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26
23 April 1705 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By Richard Steele. In Daily Courant, 21 March, the title had been given as The City Nymphs; or, The Accomplished Fools.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplish'd Fools

Performance Comment: Edition of 1705 lists: Sir Harry Gubbin-Bullock; Humphrey Gubbin-Pinkethman; Tipkin-Norris; Clerimont Sr-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Pounce-Eastcourt; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Cross; Aunt-Mrs Powell; Niece-Mrs Oldfield; Fainlove-Mrs Kent; Jenny-Mrs Sapsford; Prologue written by Addison-Wilks; Epilogue-Eastcourt.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Gubbin Actor: Bullock
Role: Humphrey Gubbin Actor: Pinkethman
Role: Tipkin Actor: Norris
Role: Clerimont Sr Actor: Mills
Role: Captain Clerimont Actor: Wilks
Role: Pounce Actor: Eastcourt
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Niece Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Sapsford
Role: Addison Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue Actor: Eastcourt.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

27
17 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Sir Richard Brome

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass; Or, The Nest Of Fools

Performance Comment: Tridewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Sir Philip-Wilks Jr; Widgen-Miller; Nonsense-Norris; Howdee-Cibber; Bulfinch-Cross; Northern Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Widow-Mrs Horton; Holdup-Miss Tenoe; Mrs Trainwell-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Tridewell Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks Jr
Role: Widgen Actor: Miller
Role: Nonsense Actor: Norris
Role: Howdee Actor: Cibber
Role: Bulfinch Actor: Cross
Role: Northern Lass Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Holdup Actor: Miss Tenoe
Role: Mrs Trainwell Actor: Mrs Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome

Dance:

28
16 April 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral

Performance Comment: As17340325 but Brampton-Paget; Cabinet-Cross .
Cast
Role: Brampton Actor: Paget
Role: Cabinet Actor: Cross
Role: Sable Actor: Johnson
Role: Trusty Actor: Mills
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Brumpton Actor: Milward
Role: Hardy Actor: W. Mills
Role: Campley Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Trim Actor: Miller
Role: Puzzle Actor: Shepard
Role: Torn Actor: Oates
Role: Lady Sharlot Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Kate Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Cupid and Psyche

Cast
Role: Cupid Actor: Mrs Barbier
Role: Psyche Actor: Miss Arne
Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Chambers, the first time of her appearing on that stage
Role: Jupiter Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Apollo Actor: Mountier
Role: Mercury Actor: Kelly
Role: Ganimede Actor: Master Arne
Role: Vertumnus Actor: Lally Sr
Role: Pomona Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Bacchus Actor: Waltz
Role: Neptune Actor: Raftor
Role: Mars Actor: Winstone
Role: Pluto Actor: Fife
Role: Vulcan Actor: Rainton Jr
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Mason
Role: Pallas Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Palms
Role: Ceres Actor: Miss Jones
Role: Pan Actor: Nivelon
Role: Endimion Actor: Essex
Role: Sylvans Actor: S. Lally, Davenport, Holt
Role: Nymphs Actor: Mrs Delorme, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Anderson
Role: Satyrs Actor: Topham, Wright, Leigh, F.
Role: Pierrot Actor: Poitier
Role: Polander Actor: Nivelon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Le Brun
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Colombine's Maid Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mullart
Role: Mynheer Bassoon Actor: Rainton
Role: Sig Treblini Actor: Mountier
Role: Mons Quadrille Actor: Cross
Role: Plumb Actor: Turbutt
Role: Sailors Actor: S. Lally, F. Tench, Davenport, Holt

29
24 March 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Clive. Mainpiece: Written by Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17341025, but Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross .
Cast
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Mills
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Quin
Role: Tom Actor: Cibber
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Myrtle Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sealand Actor: Milward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Shepard
Role: Daniel Actor: Master Arne
Role: Cimberton Actor: Griffin
Role: Luanda Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: An Old Man Taught Wisdom

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive

Music: Solo on Violin by Charke

Dance: III: Amorous Swain and Nymphs, as17350310 IV: Russian Sailor by Denoyer. V: By Denoyer's Apprentice

30
09 February 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Indiana-Mrs Cibber; Sir John-Mills; Bevil Jr-Quin; Myrtle-W. Mills; Cimberton-Griffin; Sealand-Milward; Humphrey-Shepard; Tom-Cibber; Daniel-Leigh; Lucinda-Miss Holliday; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Pritchard; Phillis-Mrs Clive .
Cast
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Sir John Actor: Mills
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Quin
Role: Myrtle Actor: W. Mills
Role: Cimberton Actor: Griffin
Role: Sealand Actor: Milward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Shepard
Role: Tom Actor: Cibber
Role: Daniel Actor: Leigh
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Cast
Role: Tragedy Actor: Raftor and Mrs Cantrell
Role: Comedy Actor: Turbutt and Mrs Bennet
Role: Squire Flash Actor: Taylor
Role: John Trot Actor: Hough
Role: Longbib the Vintner Actor: Salway
Role: Park Centinel Actor: Fife
Role: Harlequin Actor: Le Brun
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Enchanter Actor: Salway
Role: Auctioneer Actor: Rainton
Role: Prentice Actor: Rosamond
Role: Park Keeper Actor: Gray
Role: Kate Sutler Actor: Beckham
Role: Ballad Singers Actor: Salway, Mrs Pritchard
Role: Drawers Actor: Roberts, Towers
Role: Milkmaids Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs PelUng, Mrs Anderson, Miss Brett
Role: Mlle La Modestie Actor: Harlequin Phillips
Role: Mons Flip Flap Actor: Towers
Role: Mons Somerset Actor: Roberts
Role: Mons Roundall Actor: Hough
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, Taste a la Mode Author(s): Richard Charke
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd Author(s): Richard Charke

Music: In II: Solo on Violin by Charke

Dance: III: Le Badinage by Poitier, Mlle Roland, &c. IV: Le Ballet d'Amour (new) by Denoyer, Mlle Anne Roland, &c

Related Works
Related Work: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office Author(s): C. Richards
Related Work: The Female Duellist Author(s): Richard Suett

31
12 April 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit W. Mills. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. Afterpiece: Taken from Moliere

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplish'd Fools

Performance Comment: Biddy-Mrs Clive; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Griffin; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Miss Holliday; Fainlove-Mrs Pritchard; Mrs Tipkin-Mrs Cross; Captain Clerimont-W. Mills .
Cast
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Role: Humphrey Actor: Miller
Role: Tipkin Actor: Griffin
Role: Pounce Actor: Shepard
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mrs Tipkin Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Captain Clerimont Actor: W. Mills
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Clive

Music: Select Pieces

Dance: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: Drunken Peasant by Phillips. IV: Serious Dance by Mlle Roland. V: Rover by Essex, Mrs Walter, Miss Mann, &c

32
26 August 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales [who were present], Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s. At 6 p.m. [For overlapping Performances at the Fairs, see 1735-36.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Indiana-Mrs Cibber; Sir John-Mills; Bevil Jr-Quin; Tom-Cibber; Phillis-Mrs Cliver; Myrtle-W. Mills; Sealand-Milward; Humphrey-Shepard; Daniel-Leigh; Cimberton-Griffin; Lucinda-Miss Hollyday; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Pritchard.
Cast
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Sir John Actor: Mills
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Quin
Role: Tom Actor: Cibber
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Cliver
Role: Myrtle Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sealand Actor: Milward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Shepard
Role: Daniel Actor: Leigh
Role: Cimberton Actor: Griffin
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Hollyday
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: Damon-Este; Phillida-Mrs Clive; Cimon-Miller; Mopsus-Oates; Corydon-Turbutt; Arcas-Cross; Aegon-Raftor.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Este
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Cimon Actor: Miller
Role: Mopsus Actor: Oates
Role: Corydon Actor: Turbutt
Role: Arcas Actor: Cross
Role: Aegon Actor: Raftor.

Dance: End IV: Pierots-Poitier, Pelling; End Afterpiece: Les Bergeries-Essex, Mrs Walter

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16 September 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplish'd Fools

Performance Comment: Biddy-Mrs Clive; Captain Clerimont-W. Mills; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Griffin; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Miss Hollyday; Fainlove-Mrs Pritchard; Mrs Tipkin-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Captain Clerimont Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Role: Humphrey Actor: Miller
Role: Tipkin Actor: Griffin
Role: Pounce Actor: Shepard
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Miss Hollyday
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mrs Tipkin Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Harlot's Progress

Cast
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Harlequin Actor: LeBrun
Role: Beau Mordecai Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Debauchee Actor: Berry
Role: Poudre Actor: Este
Role: Constable Actor: Macklin
Role: Porter Actor: Rosamond
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Mother Midnight Actor: Turbutt
Role: Bess Brindle Actor: Leigh
Role: Pompey Actor: Young Carney
Role: Justices Actor: Winstone, Raftor, Cole
Role: Ladies of Pleasure Actor: Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Anderson, Miss Brett
Role: Pierrot Actor: Rector
Role: Punch Actor: Janno
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Leigh
Role: Shepherd and Shepherdess Actor: Villeneuve, Mrs Walter
Role: Dutchman and Frow Actor: Thurmond, Miss Mann
Role: Peasant Man and Woman Actor: Dukes, Mrs Pelling
Role: Mr Lampe Actor: .

Dance: II: Tambourine-Mlle Roland; IV: Les Bergeries-Essex, Mrs Walter

34
01 February 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17361215, but Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross.
Role: Sir John Actor: Berry
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Quin
Role: Tom Actor: Cibber
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Cliver
Role: Myrtle Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sealand Actor: Milward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Shepard
Role: Daniel Actor: Leigh
Role: Cimberton Actor: Griffin
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Hollyday
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The King and the Miller of Mansfield

Cast
Role: King Actor: Cibber
Role: Miller Actor: Miller
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Este
Role: Richard Actor: Berry
Role: Joe Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Courtiers Actor: Winstone, Cross, Hill
Role: Foresters Actor: Turbutt, Leigh, Marshall.

Music: In II: Solo on the Violin-Riggs

Dance: II: Muilment; V: Tambourine-Mlle Roland

35
01 November 1739 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Wood, Treasurer. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17390905, but Young Bevil-Delane; Cimberton-Hippisley; Isabella-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Delane
Role: Cimberton Actor: Hippisley
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Cross.
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Sir John Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Myrtle Actor: Hallam
Role: Sealand Actor: Rosco
Role: Humphrey Actor: Mullart
Role: Daniel Actor: James
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs James
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Tom Actor: Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Clarke
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Cross.
Role: Mock Doctor Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Arthur
Role: Harry Actor: Mullart
Role: James Actor: Anderson
Role: Welsh Davy Actor: Hippisley
Role: Hellebore Actor: Roberts
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Burgess.

Dance: II: Faithful Lovers-Desse, Miss Oates; III: Comic Dance-Richardson, Miss Oates; IV: Glover's Grand Ballet-Mlle Anne Roland

Song: End Afterpiece: Song in parts-Leveridge, Laguerre, Salway, Roberts; with a Grand Chorus-

Ballet: V: The Reprizal. As17391015

Cast
Role: Miller Actor: Poitier
Role: His Wife Actor: Mlle Roland the Elder
Role: Coquette Actor: Miss Oates.

36
06 November 1739 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral; Or, Grief A La Mode

Performance Comment: Lady Brumpton-Mrs Horton; Hardy-Delane; Trim-Cibber; Sable-Hippisley; Brumpton-Roberts; Campley-Hallam; Lady Harriet-Mrs Vincent; Lady Charlotte-Mrs Stevens; Trusty-Stephens; Puzzle-Rosco; Mlle D'Epingle-Mrs Cross; Tattleaid-Mrs Martin; Cabinet-Gibson; Swagger-Mullart; Bumkin-Anderson; Tom-James; Mrs Fardingale-Neale; Kate Matchlock-Stoppelaer.
Cast
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hardy Actor: Delane
Role: Trim Actor: Cibber
Role: Sable Actor: Hippisley
Role: Brumpton Actor: Roberts
Role: Campley Actor: Hallam
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs Stevens
Role: Trusty Actor: Stephens
Role: Puzzle Actor: Rosco
Role: Mlle D'Epingle Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Cabinet Actor: Gibson
Role: Swagger Actor: Mullart
Role: Bumkin Actor: Anderson
Role: Tom Actor: James
Role: Mrs Fardingale Actor: Neale
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Stoppelaer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Toy Shop

Cast
Role: Master Actor: Hale.

Dance: I: Comic Ballet-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; III: La Badinage de Provence-Poitier, Mlle Roland; V: Scotch Dance-Glover, Mlle Anne Roland

37
16 September 1742 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Bevil Jr-Delane; Tom-Macklin; Cimberton-Taswell; Indiana-Mrs Pritchard; Phyllis-Mrs Clive; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Myrtle-Mills; Sealand-Berry; Humphrey-Turbutt; Daniel-Green; Lucinda-Mrs Ridout; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Delane
Role: Tom Actor: Macklin
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Myrtle Actor: Mills
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Humphrey Actor: Turbutt
Role: Daniel Actor: Green
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Coupee Actor: Macklin
Role: Goodwill Actor: Taswell
Role: Wormwood Actor: Woodburn
Role: Quaver Actor: Lowe
Role: Blister Actor: Turbutt
Role: Thomas Actor: Raftor
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive.

Entertainment: II: Concerto on German Flute-Burke Thumoth [on Flute]

38
27 September 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Bevil-Delane; Tom-Giffard; Myrtle-Havard; Cimberton-Taswell; Daniel-Green; Indiana-Mrs Giffard; Phillis-Mrs Woffington; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Sealand-Bridges; Lucinda-Mrs Ridout; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; In II: singing-Lowe.
Cast
Role: Bevil Actor: Delane
Role: Tom Actor: Giffard
Role: Myrtle Actor: Havard
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Daniel Actor: Green
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Sealand Actor: Bridges
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: singing Actor: Lowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: in which will be introduced The Early Horn Actor: Lowe
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Budgell
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Dance: Muilment

39
28 November 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid to young Cross for 61 nights at 2s. 6d. per night #7 12s. 6d.; Paid Blandford (Tallow Chandler) #22 5s. (Treasurer's Book). [Four extra French Horns were used in the performances of Acis & Galatea, according to the Treasurer's Book.] Receipts: #50 (Cross); #61 17s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Myrtle-Palmer; Indiana-Mrs Elmy; Humphrey-Blakes; Phyllis-Mrs Clive; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; Young Bevil-Barry; Sir John-Winstone; Sealand-Berry; Cimberton-Taswell; Tom-Woodward; Daniel-Vaughan; Lucinda-Miss Cole; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; In II Singing-Master Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Myrtle Actor: Palmer
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Barry
Role: Sir John Actor: Winstone
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: In II Singing Actor: Master Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea

Cast
Role: Acis Actor: Sig Campioni 1st appearance that stage
Role: Galatea Actor: Mad Auretti
Role: Polypheme Actor: Grandchamps
Role: Savages Actor: Matthews, Mrs Addison
Role: Shepherds Actor: Macneale, Pelling, Shawford, Simons, G. Yates, Master Shawford
Role: Shepherdesses Actor: Miss Baker, Mlle Mariet, Mlle Memi, Miss Cole, Mrs L'Font, Miss Shawford.

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24 November 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 8 years [see 10 Dec. 1745]. This play much Dislik'd & hiss'd a little (Cross). Receipts: #120 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplished Fools

Performance Comment: Capt. Clerimont-Woodward for the first time; Numps-Yates; Sir Harry Gubbin-Berry; Clerimont Sr-Palmer; Tipkin-Shuter; Pounce-Blakes; Biddy-Mrs Clive; Fainlove-Mrs Bennett; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Mills; Mrs Bersheba Tipkin-Mrs Cross; Jenny-Miss Minors; To conclude with a Country Dance-the characters of the Play.
Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Woodward for the first time
Role: Numps Actor: Yates
Role: Sir Harry Gubbin Actor: Berry
Role: Clerimont Sr Actor: Palmer
Role: Tipkin Actor: Shuter
Role: Pounce Actor: Blakes
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Bennett
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Mrs Bersheba Tipkin Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Minors
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters of the Play.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Nump's Courtship; or, Love Makes the Painter Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: Bridges
Role: Mercury Actor: Beard
Role: Charon Actor: Winstone
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Woodward
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Yates
Role: Old Man Actor: Shuter
Role: Tattoo Actor: Marr
Role: Mrs Tattoo Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Clive.

Dance: Between the acts: Country Amusements, as17501102; Pigmalion, as17501102; Comic Dance, as17501117

41
03 October 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMr Ross from Ireland play'd Y. Bevil & was receiv'd with great applause (Cross). Person engaging; voice musical; countenance expressive; judgment correct in general, but he lacks a certain easiness of carriage, and gracefulness of deportment...appeared better his second night than his first (Inspector No 184, in Daily Advertiser and Literary Gazette). Receipts: #100 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Ross first time on English stage; Tom-Woodward; Myrtle-Palmer; Indiana-Mrs Pritchard; Phillis-Mrs Clive; Daniel-Vaughan; Cimberton-Taswell; Sealand-Berry; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; Lucinda-Mrs Mills; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Humphrey-Blakes.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Ross first time on English stage
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Myrtle Actor: Palmer
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Beard
Role: Palemon Actor: Master Mattocks
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: to conclude with a Rural Dance Actor: Mathews.

Dance: II: Mattocks

42
16 November 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of ye King (Cross). Receipts: #200 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Performance Comment: Clerimont-Woodward; Sir Harry-Berry; Clerimont Sen-Palmer; Tipkin-Shuter; Pounce-Blakes; Numps-Yates; Fainlove-Mrs Bennet; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Mills; Bersheba Tipkin-Mrs Cross; Jenny-Miss Minors; Biddy Tipkin-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Berry
Role: Clerimont Sen Actor: Palmer
Role: Tipkin Actor: Shuter
Role: Pounce Actor: Blakes
Role: Numps Actor: Yates
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Bersheba Tipkin Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Biddy Tipkin Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Ballet: SSavoyard Travellers. As17511105

Cast
Role: First Savoyards Actor: Mathews, Mad Auretti
Role: Second Savoyard Actor: Sg Piettero, Mad Janeton Auretti
Role: Peasants Actor: Harvey, Sg Piettero
Role: Savoyard Children Actor: the Little Swiss, Miss Poplin. With Proper Decorations.

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21 April 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Shireburn, Wright, Miss Norris. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral

Cast
Role: With a new Epilogue Actor: Miss Norris a Grand-daughter of the late Mr Norris, commonly call'd Jubilee Dicky.
Role: Miss Norris a Grand Actor: daughter of the late Mr Norris, commonly call'd Jubilee Dicky.
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hardy Actor: Cibber
Role: Campley Actor: Wilks
Role: Charlot Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Brumpton Actor: Paget
Role: Cabinet Actor: Fielding
Role: Puzzle Actor: Shepard
Role: Trusty Actor: Mills
Role: Trim Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Mademoiselle D'Epingle Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Kate Actor: Harper
Role: Mrs Fardingale Actor: Griffin
Role: Sable Actor: Johnson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Dance: Essex, Thurmond, Lally, Houghton, Tench, Mrs Booth, Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Robinson; particularly The Masques-; Highland Dance-a Native of that Country , for his Diversion

Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Richard Jones
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): Richard Jones

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13 August 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wilson. 1st piece [1st time; prel I (?)]: A Tragical Tragedy, altered [probably by Richard Wilson] from Fielding's Pasquin. In the Tragedy will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of the Queen of Ignorance. 2nd piece: In 3 acts. [This play is by Thomas Baker; it is not TUNBRIDGE Wells; or, A Day's Courtship, by Thomas Rawlins, the younger.] 3rd piece [1st time; M. INT I, author unknown. Words printed complete in Public Advertiser 19 Aug. 1782]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Life And Death Of Common Sense

Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Wilson
Role: Law Actor: Massey
Role: Physick Actor: Staunton
Role: Ghost of Tragedy Actor: Pierce
Role: Ghost of Comedy Actor: Barrett
Role: Whispering Ghost Actor: Painter
Role: Officer Actor: Ledger
Role: Harlequin Actor: Stevens
Role: Attendant Actor: Kenny
Role: Queen of Common Sense Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Maids of Honour Actor: Miss Morris, Mrs
Role: Queen of Ignorance Actor: Mr Wewitzer. Characters in the Introduction: Fustian-Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Trapwit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sneer Actor: Swords
Role: Prompter Actor: Kenny
Role: Player Actor: Davis
Role: Prologue to the Tragedy Actor: Staunton
Role: Dancer Actor: Miss Francis
Related Works
Related Work: The Life and Death of Common Sense Author(s): Richard Wilson

Afterpiece Title: Tunbridge Wells [recte Walks]; or, The Yeoman of Kent

Cast
Role: : Reynard Actor: Palmer
Role: Woodcock Actor: Parsons
Role: Maiden Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Loveworth Actor: Wood
Role: Squib Actor: Wilson
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Lloyd.

Afterpiece Title: The Tobacco Box; or, The Soldier's Pledge of Love

Cast
Role: Soldier Actor: Brett
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Morris

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: Staunton
Role: Sprightly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Webb
Role: Devil Actor: Stevens
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Gardner

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20 September 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Altered from Allen Ramsay [by Richard Tickell]. Receipts: #179 8s. 6d. (122/16/0; 55/13/0; 0/19/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplish'd Fools

Cast
Role: Humphry Gubbin Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Harry Gubbin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Tipkin Actor: Parsons
Role: Pounce Actor: Aickin
Role: Clerimont Sen. Actor: Packer
Role: Clerimont Actor: Brereton
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Biddy Tipkin Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymorc
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Wheeler
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): Richard Tickell

Dance: End of Act I of afterpiece a Highland Reel by Williamson, the Miss Stageldoirs, &c. [This was danced, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

Related Works
Related Work: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office Author(s): C. Richards
Related Work: The Female Duellist Author(s): Richard Suett

Song: In Act iv of mainpiece song by Williames

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07 November 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #120 (Cross); #129 11s. (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Barry; Tom-Macklin; Myrtle-Mills; Cimberton-Taswell; Sealand-Berry; Indiana-Mrs Cibber; Phillis-Mrs Clive; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Humphrey-Blakes; Lucinda-Mrs Ridout; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; in Act II, Song-Lowe.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Barry
Role: Tom Actor: Macklin
Role: Myrtle Actor: Mills
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Song Actor: Lowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: II: Les Caprices-; III: Grand Ballet-; V: Polish Dance, as17471102

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06 October 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #160 (Cross); #135 7s. 6d. (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Tom-Woodward; Daniel-Vaughan; Lucinda-Miss Cole; Isabella-Mrs James; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Young Bevil-Barry; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Sealand-Berry; Myrtle-Lee; Cimberton-Taswell; Humphrey-Blakes; Phillis-Mrs Clive; Indiana-Mrs Cibber; In II a Scotch Cantata-Beard.
Cast
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs James
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Barry
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Myrtle Actor: Lee
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: In II a Scotch Cantata Actor: Beard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Cast
Role: Old Gerald Actor: Taswell.
Role: Doctor Actor: Blakes
Role: Crispin Actor: Yates
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Music: II: By Desire a piece of Music-the Child

Dance: III: Savoyards, as17480920

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21 November 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Blandford (Tallow Chandler) #12 11s. 2d. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #60 (Cross); #78 6s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral; Or, Grief A La Mode

Performance Comment: Lady Brumpton-Mrs Pritchard; Lord Hardy-Sowdon; Camply-Woodward; Lord Brumpton-Winstone; Trusty-Berry; Trim-Yates; Sable-Neale; Puzzle-Bridges; Lady Sharlot-Mrs Elmy; Mrs Fardingale-Mrs Green; Tattleaid-Mrs James; Mlle D'Epingle-Mrs Cross; Lady Harriet-Mrs Clive 1st time.
Cast
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lord Hardy Actor: Sowdon
Role: Camply Actor: Woodward
Role: Lord Brumpton Actor: Winstone
Role: Trusty Actor: Berry
Role: Trim Actor: Yates
Role: Sable Actor: Neale
Role: Puzzle Actor: Bridges
Role: Lady Sharlot Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Mrs Fardingale Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs James
Role: Mlle D'Epingle Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Mrs Clive 1st time.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

Song: Master Mattocks

Ballet: TThe Savoyard Travellers. As17491110

Cast
Role: Children Savoyards Actor: Little Swiss, Master _Jonno.
Role: Principal Savoyards Actor: Grandchamps, Mad Auretti, Matthews, Mrs Addison, Pelling, Shawford, Harrison, Master Shawford, Mad Mariet, Mrs Baker, Mrs Memi, Miss Cole
Role: Peasants Actor: Macneale, Mad DeLaContri, Master Simons, Master G. Yates, Vaughan, Mrs Shawford, Mrs L'Font, Miss Shawford.

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27 September 1750 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #40 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Havard; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Sealand-Berry; Myrtle-Blakes; Cimberton-Taswell; Tom-Woodward; Humphrey-Simpson; Daniel-Vaughan; Phyllis-Mrs Clive; Lucinda-Mrs Mills; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Indiana-Mrs Pritchard; In Act II, Singing-Master Mattocks; New Occasional Prologue-Garrick by desire, being positively the last time of speaking it.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Havard
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Myrtle Actor: Blakes
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Simpson
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Singing Actor: Master Mattocks
Role: New Occasional Prologue Actor: Garrick by desire, being positively the last time of speaking it.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Cast
Role: Rural Dance Actor: _Grandchamps.
Role: Damon Actor: Beard
Role: Palamon Actor: Master Mattocks
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: To conclude with a Rural Dance Actor: Grandchamps, Mathews, Mad Cupis Camargo, her 1st time of appearing in England.

Dance: IV: A Hornpipe-Mathews

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16 September 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #140 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Havard; Humpnrey-Simson; Myrtle-Blakes; Isabella-Mrs Yates; Cimberton-Shuter; Sealand-Berry; Tom-Woodward; Daniel-Vaughan; Sir John Bevil-Winstone; Phyllis-Mrs Clive; Lucinda-Mrs Mills; Indiana-Mrs Pritchard; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Havard
Role: Humpnrey Actor: Simson
Role: Myrtle Actor: Blakes
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Cimberton Actor: Shuter
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Winstone
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Beard
Role: Jobson Actor: Berry
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Havard
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive.

Song: II: Go Rose-Beard