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6721 results for: Keyword - Mr Wilks
We found 4270 matches on Event Comments, 2340 matches on Performance Comments, 528 matches on Performance Title, 18 matches on Author, and 16 matches on Roles/Actors.

176
21 September 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Booth; Lorenzo-Wilks; Bertran-Thurmond; Fryar-Shepard; Gomez-Norris; Queen-Mrs Thurmond; Elvira-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Booth
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Wilks
Role: Bertran Actor: Thurmond
Role: Fryar Actor: Shepard
Role: Gomez Actor: Norris
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Oldfield.

177
06 October 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon; Or, The Two Sosias

Performance Comment: Amphitryon-Mills; Jupiter-Wilks; Gripus-Norris; Sosia-Cross; Mercury-Shepard; Alcmena-Mrs Thurmond; Phaedra-Mrs Bicknell; Bromia-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Amphitryon Actor: Mills
Role: Jupiter Actor: Wilks
Role: Gripus Actor: Norris
Role: Sosia Actor: Cross
Role: Mercury Actor: Shepard
Role: Alcmena Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Phaedra Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Bromia Actor: Mrs Baker.

178
20 October 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Wife

Performance Comment: Horner-Wilks; Pinchwife-Booth; Harcourt-Mills; Sparkish-Cibber; Sir Jasper-Norris; Lady Fidget-Mrs Moor; Alithea-Mrs Younger; Country Wife-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Horner Actor: Wilks
Role: Pinchwife Actor: Booth
Role: Harcourt Actor: Mills
Role: Sparkish Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Fidget Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Country Wife Actor: Mrs Bicknell.

Dance:

179
24 October 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Plume-Wilks; Brazen-Cibber; Ballance-Thurmond; Worthy-Mills; Kite-Shepard; Bullock-Miller; Pearmain-Norris; Silvia-Mrs Bicknell; Melinda-Mrs Horton; Rose-Miss Tenoe.
Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Wilks
Role: Brazen Actor: Cibber
Role: Ballance Actor: Thurmond
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Kite Actor: Shepard
Role: Bullock Actor: Miller
Role: Pearmain Actor: Norris
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Tenoe.

180
04 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Booth; Bajazet-Mills; Moneses-Wilks; Axalla-Williams; Omar-Thurmond; Arpasia-Mrs Oldfield; Selima-Mrs Booth; With the usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Booth
Role: Bajazet Actor: Mills
Role: Moneses Actor: Wilks
Role: Axalla Actor: Williams
Role: Omar Actor: Thurmond
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: With the usual Prologue Actor: .

181
08 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: Sir William-Johnson; Sir Novelty-Cibber; Loveless-Wilks; Worthy-Mills; Elder Worthy-Williams; Snap-Penkethman; Sly-Miller; Amanda-Mrs Porter; Narcissa-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Cibber
Role: Loveless Actor: Wilks
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Williams
Role: Snap Actor: Penkethman
Role: Sly Actor: Miller
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Oldfield.

182
11 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: Morelove-Mills; Foppington-Cibber; Sir Charles-Wilks; Lady Betty-Mrs Oldfield; Lady Easy-Mrs Porter; Lady Graveairs-Mrs Horton; Edgin-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Morelove Actor: Mills
Role: Foppington Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Wilks
Role: Lady Betty Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Edgin Actor: Mrs Bicknell.

183
14 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Jane Shore-Mrs Oldfield; Alicia-Mrs Porter; Gloster-Cibber; Hastings-Booth; Bellmour-Mills; Dumont-Wilks.
Cast
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Gloster Actor: Cibber
Role: Hastings Actor: Booth
Role: Bellmour Actor: Mills
Role: Dumont Actor: Wilks.

184
28 November 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant; Or, The Sick Lady's Cure

Performance Comment: Lady Dainty-Mrs Oldfield; Sir Solomon-Johnson; Clerimont-Booth; Atall-Cibber; Careless-Wilks; Old Wilful-Miller; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Bicknell; Clarinda-Mrs Younger; Silvia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Johnson
Role: Clerimont Actor: Booth
Role: Atall Actor: Cibber
Role: Careless Actor: Wilks
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Booth.

Dance: As17210912

185
12 December 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aureng Zebe

Performance Comment: Emperor-Mills; Aureng Zebe-Wilks; Morat-Booth; Arimant-Thurmond; Nourmahal-Mrs Porter; Indamora-Mrs Oldfield; Melesinda-Mrs Younger; Zayda-Mrs Markham.
Cast
Role: Emperor Actor: Mills
Role: Aureng Zebe Actor: Wilks
Role: Morat Actor: Booth
Role: Arimant Actor: Thurmond
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Indamora Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Zayda Actor: Mrs Markham.

186
28 December 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Booth; Juba-Wilks; Syphax-Cibber; Sempronius-Mills; Portius-Thurmond; Marcus-Williams; Decius-Boman; Lucia-Mrs Porter; Marcia-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: Booth
Role: Juba Actor: Wilks
Role: Syphax Actor: Cibber
Role: Sempronius Actor: Mills
Role: Portius Actor: Thurmond
Role: Marcus Actor: Williams
Role: Decius Actor: Boman
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton.

187
06 January 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite

Performance Comment: Essex Essex-Wilks; Southampton-Mills; Burleigh-Cory; Queen-Mrs Porter; Rutland-Mrs Oldfield; Nottingham-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Essex Essex Actor: Wilks
Role: Southampton Actor: Mills
Role: Burleigh Actor: Cory
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Horton.

188
27 April 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Lovers; Or, Marriage A La Mode

Performance Comment: Palamede-Wilks; Rhodophil-Booth; Celadon-Cibber; Melantha-Mrs Bicknell; Doralice-Mrs Thurmond; Florimel-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Palamede Actor: Wilks
Role: Rhodophil Actor: Booth
Role: Celadon Actor: Cibber
Role: Melantha Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Doralice Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Florimel Actor: Mrs Booth.

Dance: Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Denoye, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock, Miss Tenoe

189
05 May 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of The History Of King Henry The Ivth: With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: King-Booth; Prince of Wales-Wilks; Falstaff-Mills; Shallow-Cibber.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Booth
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wilks
Role: Falstaff Actor: Mills
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber.

Dance: Shaw, Desnoye, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Booth, Mrs Younger, Miss Tenoe

190
19 May 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Wife

Performance Comment: As17211020, but Dorilant-Wilks Jr.
Cast
Role: Dorilant Actor: Wilks Jr.
Role: Horner Actor: Wilks
Role: Pinchwife Actor: Booth
Role: Harcourt Actor: Mills
Role: Sparkish Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Fidget Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Country Wife Actor: Mrs Bicknell.

Music: Between the Acts: Select Pieces-

Dance: Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bullock; The Hussar-

191
11 October 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Booth; Juba-Wilks; Syphax-Cibber; Sempronius-Mills; Portius-Thurmond; Marcus-Williams; Decius-Boman; Lucius-Cory; Marcia-Mrs Oldfield; Lucia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: Booth
Role: Juba Actor: Wilks
Role: Syphax Actor: Cibber
Role: Sempronius Actor: Mills
Role: Portius Actor: Thurmond
Role: Marcus Actor: Williams
Role: Decius Actor: Boman
Role: Lucius Actor: Cory
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter.

192
12 October 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Performance Comment: Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield; Lovemore-Wilks; Cunningham-Mills; Sir Peter-Johnson; Barnaby-Norris; Merryman-Penkethman; Clodpole-Miller; Lady Pride-Mrs Willis; Damaris-Mrs Bicknell; Philadelphia-Mrs Younger; Lady Laycock-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.

Dance: Shaw, Mrs Booth, Thurmond Jr, Topham, Mrs Bullock, Miss Teno

193
01 November 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Castalio-Wilks; Polydor-Booth; Chamont-Mills; Chaplain-Cibber; Ernesto-Williams; Monimia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Wilks
Role: Polydor Actor: Booth
Role: Chamont Actor: Mills
Role: Chaplain Actor: Cibber
Role: Ernesto Actor: Williams
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Porter.

194
05 November 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Booth; Bajazet-Mills; Moneses-Wilks; Axalla-Williams; Arpasia-Mrs Thurmond; Selima-Mrs Booth; With the usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Booth
Role: Bajazet Actor: Mills
Role: Moneses Actor: Wilks
Role: Axalla Actor: Williams
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: With the usual Prologue Actor: .

195
07 January 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Mills; Ferdinand-W. Wilks; Hippolito-Th. Cibber; Stephano-Shepard; Mustachio-Norris; Ventoso-Harper; Trinclao-Miller; Miranda-Miss Willis Jr; Dorinda-Miss Seal; Ariel-Miss Lindar.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Mills
Role: Ferdinand Actor: W. Wilks
Role: Hippolito Actor: Th. Cibber
Role: Stephano Actor: Shepard
Role: Mustachio Actor: Norris
Role: Ventoso Actor: Harper
Role: Trinclao Actor: Miller
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Willis Jr
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Seal
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Lindar.

196
23 January 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Squire Of Alsatia

Performance Comment: Sir William-Penkethman; Belfond Sr-Miller; Belfond Jr-Wilks; Truman-Watson; Sir Edward-Thurmond; Scrapeall-Norris; Isabella-Mrs Porter; Teresia-Mrs Oldfield; Mrs Termagent-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Penkethman
Role: Belfond Sr Actor: Miller
Role: Belfond Jr Actor: Wilks
Role: Truman Actor: Watson
Role: Sir Edward Actor: Thurmond
Role: Scrapeall Actor: Norris
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Teresia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Mrs Termagent Actor: Mrs Thurmond.

197
11 March 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aureng Zebe; Or, The Great Mogul

Performance Comment: Emperor-Mills; Aurengzebe-Wilks; Morat-Booth; Arimant-Thurmond; Nourmahal-Mrs Porter; Indamora-Mrs Oldfield; Melesinda-Mrs Younger.
Cast
Role: Emperor Actor: Mills
Role: Aurengzebe Actor: Wilks
Role: Morat Actor: Booth
Role: Arimant Actor: Thurmond
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Indamora Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Younger.

Dance: As17221211

198
01 April 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: Parts-Wilks, Booth, Cibber, Penkethman, Mrs Oldfield, Mrs Porter, Mrs Horton, Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Wilks, Booth, Cibber, Penkethman, Mrs Oldfield, Mrs Porter, Mrs Horton, Mrs Willis.

Song: Singing in Italian and English-Mrs Isabella Chambers, who never appear'd on this Stage before

Dance:

199
10 May 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite

Performance Comment: Essex-Wilks; Queen-Mrs Porter; Southampton-Mills; Burleigh-Cory; Rutland-Mrs Thurmond; Nottingham-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Wilks
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Southampton Actor: Mills
Role: Burleigh Actor: Cory
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Horton.

Dance: Hussars-Shaw, Mrs Booth

200
01 October 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Fondlewife-Cibber; Laetitia-Mrs Oldfield; Bellmour-Wilks; Sharper-Mills; Heartwell-Harper; Vainlove-Watson; Sir Joseph-Miller; Bluff-Johnson; Setter-Norris; Belinda-Mrs Horton; Araminta-Mrs Younger; Sylvia-Miss Lindar; Lucy-Miss Tenoe.
Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Cibber
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Bellmour Actor: Wilks
Role: Sharper Actor: Mills
Role: Heartwell Actor: Harper
Role: Vainlove Actor: Watson
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Miller
Role: Bluff Actor: Johnson
Role: Setter Actor: Norris
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Lindar
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Tenoe.

Dance: Shaw, Thurmond, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock

Music: Between the Acts: Select Pieces-