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Event Comment: HHopkins Diary: This morning a printed paper was handed about requesting the lovers of theatrical Performances to meet this evening at the theatre to insist upon the doors not being opened till five o'clock.--As soon as the curtain was up, they called for Mr Garrick, and would not suffer the play to begin. Mr King went on and told the audience, "that he was desired by the managers to tell them the doors for the future should not be opened till Five," A great Clap,--He added, "that the managers was always willing to oblige the publick in everything that was in their power; but they thought that on very full nights it would be attended with some inconvenience." They would not hear of any alteration,--he then told them, "the doors should always for the future be opened at five, unless the public applyed to have it altered." All then was quiet and the play began. Mr Weston, whose name was in the Bills for Jerry, was taken suddenly ill, and Mr W. Palmer went on for it without an apology.--called out, "Mr Holland, what is the reason we have not Mr Weston according to your publication in the Bills?" They then were told he was taken suddenly ill--"then pray make an apology for him" they said.--Another gentleman called out "Don't answer him, Mr Holland, you do him too much honor by deigning to answer him."--then all was quiet, and the play went on

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Plain Dealer

Performance Comment: Plain Dealer-Holland; Freeman-Palmer; Novel-King; Plausible-Parsons; Major Oldfox-Love; Vernish-Packer; Jerry-Weston [but see note below that W. Palmer played Jerry]; Quillet-Baddeley; Oakum-Moody; Fidelia-Mrs Jeffries; Eliza-Mrs Johnston; Olivia-Miss Pope; Widow Blackacre-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Plain Dealer Actor: Holland
Role: Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Novel Actor: King
Role: Plausible Actor: Parsons
Role: Major Oldfox Actor: Love
Role: Vernish Actor: Packer
Role: Jerry Actor: Weston
Role: Quillet Actor: Baddeley
Role: Oakum Actor: Moody
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Jeffries
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Widow Blackacre Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: The Plain Dealer Author(s): William Wycherley

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Cast
Role: Mungo Actor: Dibdin
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Arne
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Dorman
Role: Scholars Actor: Fawcett, J. Burton
Role: suggested Mungo Actor: Moody.
Event Comment: This piece was greatly Cut & Alter'd. the 5th Act Entirely left out & many Airs interspers'd all through; got up with a vast deal of trouble to everbody concern'd in it but particularly to Mr Coleman, who attended every Rehearsal & had alterations innumberable to make. Upon the Whole, never was anything so murder'd in the Speaking. Mr W. Palmer & Mrs Vincent were beyond Description bad; & had it not been for the Children's Excellent performance, (& particularly Miss Wright who Sung delightfully) the Audience would not have Suffer'd'em to have gone half thro' it. The Sleeping Scene particularly displeas'd. Next day it was reported, The Performers first Sung the Audience to S leep, & then went to Sleep themselves (Hopkins). Fairies pleas'd--Serious parts displeas'd--Comic between both (Cross Diary). This piece of Shakespear's was greatly cut and altered,--the fifth act entirely left out,--and many airs introduced--got up with a vast deal of trouble to all concerned, but particularly to Mr Colman, who attended every rehearsal, and had alterations innumerable to make. Upon the whole, I believe, never was piece so murdered as this was by the singing speakers, in which Mrs Vincent and Mr W. Palmer were beyond description bad; and had it not been for the children's excellent performance (particularly Miss Wright, who ran away with all the applause and very deservedly) the audience would not have suffered them to have gone half thro' it.--The sleeping particularly displeased. The next day it was reported, the performers sung the audience to sleep, and then went to sleep themselves (Hopkins Diary-MacMillan). Overture and airs composed by the most eminent English masters. Book of the play sold at the theatre, 1s. [See "A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Hands of Garrick and Colman," PMLA, June 1939.] Receipts: #98 7s. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Performance Comment: Characters-Vernon, Bransby, W. Palmer, Burton, Parsons, Hopkins, Yates, Love, Baddeley, Ackman, Clough, Mrs Vincent, Miss Young. Fairies-Miss Rogers, Miss Ford, Miss Wright, Mas. Cape, Mas. Raworth. Theseus-Bransby; Egeus-Burton; Lysander-Vernon; Demetrius-W. Palmer; Quince-Love; Bottom-Yates; Flute-Baddeley; Starveling-Parsons; Hippolita-Mrs Hopkins; Hermia-Miss Young; Helena-Mrs Vincent; Snout-Ackman; Snug-Clough; Oberon-Miss Rogers; Titania-Miss Ford; Puck-Mas. Cape; Fairies-Miss Wright, Mas. Raworth; (Edition of 1763) Characters-Hopkins; In Act V, a Fairy Dance-Mas. Clinton, Miss Street, Miss Rogers, Miss Ford, others; Overture, Airs- by the most eminent English Masters.
Related Works
Related Work: A Midsummer Night's Dream Author(s): William Shakespeare
Event Comment: MMr W. Palmer, made his first appearance this Night in Hymen. a Tolerable Voice; but Extremely Aukward & the worst Speaker I ever heard (Hopkins). This night Mr W[ingfield] Palmer (son of Mr Palmer who married Miss Pritchard) made his first appearance on this stage in the character of Hymen,--a tolerable voice,--but the most aukward, and the worst speaker I ever heard (Hopkins Diary--MacMillan). Receipts: #174 17s. 6d. (MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Havard; Stephano-King; Trinculo-Yates; Caliban-Love; Ariel (songs)-Miss Young; Hymen-Wingfield Palmer; Miranda-Mrs Palmer; Ferdinand (songs)-Vernon; Ceres-Mrs Vincent; With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits, Pastoral Danceproper to the Masque,-Grimaldi, Miss Baker.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Havard
Role: Stephano Actor: King
Role: Trinculo Actor: Yates
Role: Caliban Actor: Love
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Young
Role: Hymen Actor: Wingfield Palmer
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Pastoral Danceproper to the Masque, Actor: Grimaldi, Miss Baker.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Obrien, King, Packer, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Plym, Miss Pope
Role: Tamper Actor: Obrien
Role: Prattle Actor: King
Role: Major Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mademoiselle Florival Actor: Miss Plym
Role: Servant Actor: Strange

Dance: TThe Provancalle, as17631014

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-a young gentleman [his first appearance Mr Inchbald]; King-J. Aickin; Gonzales-Packer; Garcia-Palmer; Heli-Hurst; Selim-Fawcett; Alonzo-Ackman; Perez-Keen; Zara-Mrs Hopkins; Almeria-Miss Younge; Leonora-Mrs Johnson.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: a young gentleman
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Gonzales Actor: Packer
Role: Garcia Actor: Palmer
Role: Heli Actor: Hurst
Role: Selim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Alonzo Actor: Ackman
Role: Perez Actor: Keen
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Almeria Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Johnson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Mill

Cast
Role: Lord Aimworth Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Sir Harry Sycamore Actor: Parsons
Role: Giles Actor: Bannister
Role: Fairfield Actor: Jefferson
Role: Ralph Actor: Dibdin
Role: Mervin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Theodosia Actor: Miss Radley
Role: Lady Sycamore Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Mill; or, The Country Revels Author(s): William Rowley
Related Work: The Maid in the Mill Author(s): William Rowley

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland

Performance Comment: Griskin-Parsons; Jemmy Twinkle-Brereton; Sotherton-Palmer; Cupid-Mas. Cape; Chamberlin-Booth; Landlady-Mrs Love; Filagree-Mrs Bradshaw; Miss Flack-Miss Platt; Miss Griskin-Miss Pope; With Dances incidental to the piece-Giorgi, Atkins; To Conclude with a Country Dance-.
Cast
Role: Griskin Actor: Parsons
Role: Jemmy Twinkle Actor: Brereton
Role: Sotherton Actor: Palmer
Role: Cupid Actor: Mas. Cape
Role: Chamberlin Actor: Booth
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Filagree Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Miss Flack Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Miss Griskin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: With Dances incidental to the piece Actor: Giorgi, Atkins
Role: To Conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: A Trip to Scotland Author(s): William Whitehead

Dance: I: A Dance-Daigville, Sga Vidini

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Smith, first appearance there; King Henry VI-J. Aickin; Richmond-Palmer; Buckingham-Jefferson; Lord Mayor-Ackman; Prince Edward-Master Blanchard; Duke of York-Master Pulley; Tressel-Cautherly; Lord Stanly-Bransby; Norfolk-Hurst; Ratcliff-Wright; Lieutenant-Fawcett; Catesby-Packer; Lady Anne-Miss Younge; Duchess of York-Mrs Johnston; Queen-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Smith, first appearance there
Role: King Henry VI Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Jefferson
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Ackman
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Tressel Actor: Cautherly
Role: Lord Stanly Actor: Bransby
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Wright
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Fawcett
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Meeting of the Company

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: King, Weston, Parsons, Aickin, Hurst, Bransby, Wright, Ackman, Miss Platt. Bayes-King
Role: Bayes Actor: King
Role: Weston Actor: Weston
Role: Parsons Actor: Parsons
Role: Patent Actor: Aickin
Role: Hurst Actor: Hurst
Role: Prompter Actor: Ackman
Role: Phill Actor: Wright
Role: Miss Platt Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Newphew Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thomas Actor: Weston
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Greville.

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Performance Comment: Fribble (with song)-Dodd; Jasper-Ackman; Flash-Palmer; Captain Loveit-Davies; Puff-Moody; Biddy-Miss Jarratt; Tag-Mrs Love.
Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: Dodd
Role: Jasper Actor: Ackman
Role: Flash Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain Loveit Actor: Davies
Role: Puff Actor: Moody
Role: Biddy Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Love.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-Young Gentleman, first time on any stage; Roderigo-Dodd; Cassio-Palmer; Brabantio-Aickin; Iago-Bensley; Duke-Bransby; Ludovico-Packer; Montano-Davies; Gratiano-Wrighten; Messenger-Whitfield; Emilia-Mrs Hopkins; Desdemona-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Young Gentleman, first time on any stage
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dodd
Role: Cassio Actor: Palmer
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Iago Actor: Bensley
Role: Duke Actor: Bransby
Role: Ludovico Actor: Packer
Role: Montano Actor: Davies
Role: Gratiano Actor: Wrighten
Role: Messenger Actor: Whitfield
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Desdemona Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Related Works
Related Work: The Elopement Author(s): William Havard
Event Comment: Lent Mr Palmer as per order #21 (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #70 (Cross); #76 9s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Cast
Role: Jeremy Actor: Shuter
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Valentine Actor: Havard
Role: Scandal Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Bridges
Role: Tattle Actor: Woodward
Role: Foresight Actor: Taswell
Role: Trapland Actor: Ray
Role: Ben Actor: Yates
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Willoughby
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pit
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Related Works
Related Work: The Chaplet Author(s): William Boyce

Ballet: II: Savoyard Travellers. Principal Savoyards-Grandchamps, Mlle Auretti, Mathews, Mrs Addison; Children Savoyards-Little Swiss, Miss Popling; Peasants-M'Neil, Mlle delaContri; see17491110

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Young Gentleman, first appearance on any stage.
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dodd
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Packer
Role: Benvolio Actor: Davies
Role: Capulet Actor: Inchbald
Role: Tybalt Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Mansell
Role: Apothecary Actor: Castle
Role: Paris Actor: Fawcett
Role: Prince Actor: Keen
Role: Balthazar Actor: Wheeler
Role: With the Funeral Procession Actor:
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Champnes, Davies, Kear, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Hunt
Role: a Masquerade Actor:
Role: a Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Abram Actor: W. Palmer
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Old Woman Actor: Dodd
Role: Bounce Actor: Bransby
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Justice Actor: Hartry
Role: Constable Actor: Griffith
Role: Forge Actor: Ackman
Role: Welshman Actor: Waldron
Role: Irishman Actor: Messink
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: To Conclude with a Grand Chorus Actor: Champness, Mrs Wrighten, Bannister, Dibdin, Davies, Kear, Fawcett, Wheeler, Mrs Scott, Mrs Hunt.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): William Boyce
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time: CO 3, by John Burgoyne, based on Silvain, by Jean Francois Marmontel]: With entirely new Music [by William Jackson], Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Scenery designed by DeLoutherbourg, and executed under his direction. Public Advertiser, 3 Apr. 1781: This Day is published The Lord of the Manor (price not listed). Receipts: #226 19s. (216.15; 9.16; 0.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Vernon, Dodd, Parsons, Bannister, Aickin, Baddeley, Du-Bellamy, Suett, R. Palmer, Williams, Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme, Palmer, Miss Prudom, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Farren. Cast from text (T. Evans, 1781): Trumore-Vernon; Le Nippe-Dodd; Sir John Contrast-Parsons; Rashly-Bannister; Rental-Aickin; Captain Trepan-Baddeley; Huntsman-Du-Bellamy; Serjeant Crimp-R. Palmer; Corporal Snap-Williams; Contrast-Palmer; Moll Flagon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss Prudom; Peggy-Mrs Wrighten; Sophia-Miss Farren; unassigned-Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William Jackson

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Chaplin
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Scaramouch Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Country Girls Actor: Miss Simson, Miss Kirby
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Elopement Author(s): William Havard

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duel

Performance Comment: Parts by Barry, King, Reddish, Weston, Moody, Brereton, Davies, Wright, W. Palmer, Griffith, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Jarratt, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Younge, Mrs Barry. Prologue-; Epilogue-; Melville-Barry; Hargrave-King; Young Melville-Reddish; Servant to Sir Dermont-Weston; Sir Dermot O'Leinster-Moody; Barfort-Brereton; Servant to Young Melville-Wright; other servants (?)-Davies, W. Palmer, Griffith; Lady Margaret Sinclair-Miss Younge; Mrs Melville-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Melville-Miss Jarratt; Mrs Jones-Mrs Bradshaw; Maria-Mrs Barry (Genest, V, 342, MacMillan.)
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Melville Actor: Barry
Role: Hargrave Actor: King
Role: Young Melville Actor: Reddish
Role: Servant to Sir Dermont Actor: Weston
Role: Sir Dermot O'Leinster Actor: Moody
Role: Barfort Actor: Brereton
Role: Servant to Young Melville Actor: Wright
Role: other servants Actor: Davies, W. Palmer, Griffith
Role: Lady Margaret Sinclair Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Mrs Melville Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Melville Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Mrs Jones Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Barry
Related Works
Related Work: The Duel Author(s): William O'Brien

Afterpiece Title: The Old Maid

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: Cautherly
Role: Harlow Actor: Packer
Role: Heartwell Actor: Hurst
Role: Cape Actor: Baddeley
Role: Miss Harlow Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Mrs Harlow Actor: Miss Pope.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Altered from [The Artful Wife, by William? Taverner. [1st time; C 3, by George Colman elder. Not in Larpent MS; not published; synopsis of plot in London Chronicle, 20 May. Public Advertiser, 19 May, notes that the Prologue was the same as that spoken on 15 May 1777. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Servants to keep Places are to be at the door in Suffolk-street by Five o'clock. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. On account of the Performers employed at other Theatres the second Night of Representation cannot be till Thursday, the 21st inst. [On this night, the 18th, Baddeley's name is in the playbills at both dl and hay.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Female Chevalier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Aickin, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Massey, Davis, Kenny, Silvester, Parsons, Miss Sherry, Mrs Love, Miss Walton, Mrs Greville. Cast from London Chronicle, 20 May: Sir Harry Freelove-Palmer; Ned Winworth-Aickin; Servants-Baddeley, Massey, Davis, Kenny, Silvester; Young Upstart-R. Palmer; Mr Stockwell-Parsons; Mrs Upstart-Miss Sherry; Landlady-Mrs Love; Mademoiselle-Miss Walton; Belinda-Mrs Greville; The occasional Prologue on Opening the Theatre, with Alterations,-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Freelove Actor: Palmer
Role: Ned Winworth Actor: Aickin
Role: Servants Actor: Baddeley, Massey, Davis, Kenny, Silvester
Role: Young Upstart Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Stockwell Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Upstart Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Walton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: with Alterations, Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Female Chevalier Author(s): William Taverner

Afterpiece Title: Piety in Pattens

Cast
Role: Butler Actor: Parsons
Role: The Squire Actor: Lamash
Role: Mrs Candy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Pattens Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Dance: End I: The Merry Lasses-(see17780529); End: Provencalle Dance-Master and Miss Byrn

Event Comment: The Last Time of Performing in This Theatre. Kemble Mem.: Sheridan wrote the Address [not listed on playbill; see Gazetteer, 6 June], Palmer delivered it. Universal Magazine, June 1791, p. 438: On Saturday night, of a gradual decay, and in the 117th year of her age, died old Madam Drury, who lived through six reigns, and saw many generations pass in review before her...She had a rout of near 2000 people at her house the very night of her death; and the old lady found herself in so much spirits, that she said she would give them 'No Supper' without a 'Song'; which being complied with, she fell back gently in her chair, and expired without a groan. Dr Palmer, one of her family physicians, attended her in her last moments, and announced her dissolution to the company. [This was written by George Colman, ynger.] Gazetteer, 6 June: Samuel Johnson was powerfully and pathetically shewn the universal horror which men feel of the last even towards things indifferent, or sometimes unpleasant; and there seemed to be some apprehension of this sort of pain on Saturday, for a very few attended to take their leave of the scene where they have been so often regaled with fictitious sorrow and gladness. [This theatre was first opened on 26 March 1674. It has been altered and redecorated on several occasions, notably by the architects Robert and James Adam in the summer of 1775, for which see illustration in The London Stage, Part IV, Vol. III, 1650. The new theatre was not in readiness until April, 1794. The principal reason for the delay was that the patent had lapsed, and "it being necessary to obtain one previous to the payment of their respective sums on the part of the subscribers, application was made to Mr Harris, of Covent Garden Theatre, who possessed a dormant patent." The price set was #15,000, and the patent was sent to a banker for inspection. A Mr George White, who had married a daughter of William Powell, one of the former patentees, and had thereby a financial interest, objected to this price, and "obtained a prohibition in the Court of Chancery which obliged the banker to restore the patent to the Manager of Covent Garden Theatre." The subscribers to the new Drury Lane thereupon refused to pay their subscriptions, and work on the demolition of the old theatre was halted (London Chronicle, 30 July 1792). Sheridan finally offered #20,000: #15,000 to Harris and #5,000 to White, which was accepted, and work on the theatre was resumed, the cornerstone being laid on 4 Sept. 1792 (Morning Chronicle, 6 Sept.; London Chronicle, 12 Sept. 1792). The Actual sum eventually paid to Harris was #11,667.] Paid in lieu of Benefits: Kelly #100; Miss Farren #300; Aickin #60; Williames #42. Received from Their Majesties for Season #78. Paid Renters #20 apiece (Account-Book). Receipts: #105 5s. 6d. (74.7.0; 24.0.6; 6.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: As17910513. Address-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Address Actor: Palmer.
Role: William Actor: Alfred.
Role: Moody Actor: Bensley
Role: Harcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Sparkish Actor: Dodd
Role: Belville Actor: Whitfield
Role: Footman Actor: Spencer
Role: Countryman Actor: Jones
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Miss Peggy Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Williames.
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William Wycherley

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Cast
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Nelly Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Grandmother Actor: Mrs Booth.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-Yates; Orlando-Palmer; Jacques-Berry; Duke Sr-Blakes; Frederick-Bransby; Oliver-Burton; Amiens (with proper Songs)-Beard; Adam-Havard; Corin-Taswell; Silvius-Austin; Celia-Mrs Clive; Phebe-Miss Hippisley; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Miss Macklin.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: Yates
Role: Orlando Actor: Palmer
Role: Jacques Actor: Berry
Role: Duke Sr Actor: Blakes
Role: Frederick Actor: Bransby
Role: Oliver Actor: Burton
Role: Amiens Actor: Beard
Role: Adam Actor: Havard
Role: Corin Actor: Taswell
Role: Silvius Actor: Austin
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Macklin.

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Cast
Role: Le Medecin Actor: Blakes
Role: Crispin Actor: Yates
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Dance: I: A comic Dance call'd The German Hunters-Master Settree, Miss Twist

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Vincent. No building on the Stage. Mr Havard sent word that his Wife dy'd this morning. Mr Lee read his part. Imogen by Mrs Palmer (Hopkins). Charges: #64 4s. (MacMillan). Mrs Havard died this morning, on which account Mr Lee read Bellarius, and introduc'd two long speeches that were never spoke before. Miss Bride, being with child, cou'd (not) go into breeches, Mrs Palmer-Imogen (Hopkins Diary-MacMillan)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: As17640326 but Belarius-Lee; Imogen-Mrs Palmer, first time.
Cast
Role: Belarius Actor: Lee
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Palmer, first time.
Role: Masque Actor: Tassoni, _Grimaldi.
Role: Posthumus Actor: Powell, first time
Role: Guiderius Actor: Jackson
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Love
Role: Iachimo Actor: Holland
Role: Cloten Actor: King
Role: Arviragus Actor: Palmer
Role: Philario Actor: Parsons
Role: Bellarius Actor: Havard
Role: Pissanio Actor: Packer
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: introduc'd a Masque Actor: Grimaldi, Aldridge, Lauchery, Miss Baker
Role: singing Actor: Mrs Vincent.
Related Works
Related Work: Cymbeline Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Injured Princess; or, The Fatal Wager Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Cast
Role: Argus Actor: Parsons
Role: Rovewell Actor: Vernon
Role: Robin Actor: Moody
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Song: III: The song of Sweet Bird-Mrs Vincent; accompanied on the Violin-Mr Pinto

Dance: The Provancalle, as17631014

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-Powell (first time); Iago-Havard; Cassio-Palmer; Roderigo-King (first time); Desdemona-Mrs Yates (first time); Emelia-Mrs Hopkins; Ludovico-Packer; Montano-Mozeen; Gratiano-Parsons; Messenger-Ackman; Brabantio-Burton; Duke-Bransby.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Powell
Role: Iago Actor: Havard
Role: Cassio Actor: Palmer
Role: Roderigo Actor: King
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Emelia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Ludovico Actor: Packer
Role: Montano Actor: Mozeen
Role: Gratiano Actor: Parsons
Role: Messenger Actor: Ackman
Role: Brabantio Actor: Burton
Role: Duke Actor: Bransby.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Young
Role: Thomas Actor: Champnes
Role: Squire Actor: Vernon.

Dance: The Irish Lilt, as17630922

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Afterpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Duke-Aickin; Frederick-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Dignum; Jaques-Palmer; Le Beau-R. Palmer; Oliver-Whitfield; Jaques de Bois-Benson; Orlando-Barrymore; Adam-Moody; Touchstone-King; Corin-Waldron; Silvius-Bland; William-Burton; Rosalind (with the Cuckoo Song)-Mrs Jordan; Celia-Mrs Kemble; Phebe-Miss Collins; Audrey-Mrs Edwards.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Benson
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Silvius Actor: Bland
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Edwards.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: Dangle-R. Palmer; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Signor Ritornello-Hamoir; Interpreter-Baddeley; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Italian Girls-Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Daniels; Characters of the Tragedy: Lord Burleigh-Hollingsworth; Governor-Wrighten; Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; Sir Christopher Hatton-Waldron; Master of the Horse-Alfred; Beef@eater-Phillimore; Justice-Packer; Son-Suett; Constable-Fawcett; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Nieces-Miss Heard, Miss Collins; Justice's Lady-Mrs Heard; Confidant-Mrs Booth; Tilburina-Miss Pope.

Song: V 2nd piece: song-Miss Hagley

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17760603 but Richmond-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer.
Role: Richard Actor: Garrick, first time in 5 years
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: King Henry Actor: Reddish
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Siddons, first time
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss P. Hopkins.
Role: Kind Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Richard III Actor: Smith
Role: Buckingham Actor: Jefferson
Role: Tressel Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Bransby
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Griffith
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Wright
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Fawcett
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Duke of York Actor: Mas. Pulley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons.
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Fondlewife-Foote; Bellmour-Palmer; Sharper-Havard; Vainlove-Packer; Heartwell-Berry; Sir Joseph-Yates; Bluff-Taswell; Setter-Blakes; Belinda-Miss Haughton; Araminta-Mrs Davies; Silvia-Miss Barton; Lucy-Mrs Bennet; Laetitia-Mrs Pritchard.
Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Foote
Role: Bellmour Actor: Palmer
Role: Sharper Actor: Havard
Role: Vainlove Actor: Packer
Role: Heartwell Actor: Berry
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Yates
Role: Bluff Actor: Taswell
Role: Setter Actor: Blakes
Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Silvia Actor: Miss Barton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Diversions of the Morning

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Shylock-Macklin1st appearance for 6 years; Lorenzo-Moody; Portia-Mrs Clive; Songs-Mr Prentis1st appearance on this stage; Gratiano-Palmer; Antonio-Davies; Bassanio-Havard; Jessica-Miss Hippisley; Nerissa-Mrs Bennet; Launcelot-Vaughan; Duke-Bransby.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: Macklin1st appearance for 6 years
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Moody
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Songs Actor: Mr Prentis1st appearance on this stage
Role: Gratiano Actor: Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Davies
Role: Bassanio Actor: Havard
Role: Jessica Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Launcelot Actor: Vaughan
Role: Duke Actor: Bransby.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Love a-la-Mode

Cast
Role: Sir Archy Macsarcasm Actor: Macklin
Role: Sir Callaghan Actor: Moody
Role: Squire Groom Actor: King
Role: Mordecai Actor: Blakes
Role: Sir Theodore Goodchild Actor: Burton
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Macklin.

Dance: IV: A Dutch Dance-Master Settree, Master Blagdon, Miss Blagdon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Sir Sampson-Love; Valentine-Reddish; Tattle-Dodd; Scandal-Palmer; Foresight-Parsons; Ben (with song)-Moody; Trapland-Hartry; Buckram-Keen; Officer-Wright; Miss Prue-Mrs Abington; Mrs Foresight-Mrs Reddish; Mrs Frail-Mrs Egerton; Nurse-Mrs Bradshaw; Angelica-a young Gentlewoman, being her first appearance.
Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Love
Role: Valentine Actor: Reddish
Role: Tattle Actor: Dodd
Role: Scandal Actor: Palmer
Role: Foresight Actor: Parsons
Role: Ben Actor: Moody
Role: Trapland Actor: Hartry
Role: Buckram Actor: Keen
Role: Officer Actor: Wright
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Reddish
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Egerton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Angelica Actor: a young Gentlewoman, being her first appearance.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Institution of the Garter

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens

Performance Comment: Timon-Barry; Apemantus-Bannister; Alcibiades-Crofts, 1st appearance on the stage; Flavius-Packer; Lucius-Palmer; Lucullus-Hurst; Senators-J. Aickin, Inchbald, Keen; Poet-Jefferson; Painter-Davies; Jeweler-Wright; Merchant-Fawcett; Flaminius-Brereton; Caphis-Ackman; Soldier-Baddeley; Servilius-Wrighten; Lucilius-Wheeler; Hortensius-Griffith; Titus-J. Burton; Varro-Master Cape; Philotus-Jacobs; Messenger-Follett; Evanthe-Mrs Barry; In Act I: will be introduced a Grand Dance-Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini, Sga Giorgi, Miss Rogers.
Cast
Role: Timon Actor: Barry
Role: Apemantus Actor: Bannister
Role: Alcibiades Actor: Crofts, 1st appearance on the stage
Role: Flavius Actor: Packer
Role: Lucius Actor: Palmer
Role: Lucullus Actor: Hurst
Role: Senators Actor: J. Aickin, Inchbald, Keen
Role: Poet Actor: Jefferson
Role: Painter Actor: Davies
Role: Jeweler Actor: Wright
Role: Merchant Actor: Fawcett
Role: Flaminius Actor: Brereton
Role: Caphis Actor: Ackman
Role: Soldier Actor: Baddeley
Role: Servilius Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lucilius Actor: Wheeler
Role: Hortensius Actor: Griffith
Role: Titus Actor: J. Burton
Role: Varro Actor: Master Cape
Role: Philotus Actor: Jacobs
Role: Messenger Actor: Follett
Role: Evanthe Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: will be introduced a Grand Dance Actor: Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini, Sga Giorgi, Miss Rogers.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Timon of Athens Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Musical Lady

Cast
Role: Mask Actor: Dodd
Role: Musical Lady Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lady Scrape Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Old Mask Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laundress Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted in 7 years. [See 20 Feb. 1767.] Mr Barry being ill Mr Palmer play'd the Bastard--with applause $Mrs Barry not so well in Constance as was expected (Hopkins Diary). Paid properties #2 8d. Receipts: #162 18s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Reddish; Hubert-Aickin; Pembroke-Brereton; Essex-J. Bannister; Prince Henry-Everard; Faulconbridge-W. Palmer; Bastard-Palmer; King Philip-J. Aickin; Dauphin-Diamond; Prince Arthur-Master Blanchard; Chatillon-Davies; Duke of Austria-Keen; Citizen-Hurst; Heralds-Ackman, Wright; Queen Eleanor-Miss Sherry; Blanch of Spain-Miss Jarratt; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Johnston; Constance-Mrs Barry; Pandulph-Bransby; Salisbury-Packer.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Reddish
Role: Hubert Actor: Aickin
Role: Pembroke Actor: Brereton
Role: Essex Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Prince Henry Actor: Everard
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: W. Palmer
Role: Bastard Actor: Palmer
Role: King Philip Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Dauphin Actor: Diamond
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Chatillon Actor: Davies
Role: Duke of Austria Actor: Keen
Role: Citizen Actor: Hurst
Role: Heralds Actor: Ackman, Wright
Role: Queen Eleanor Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Blanch of Spain Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Pandulph Actor: Bransby
Role: Salisbury Actor: Packer.
Related Works
Related Work: King John Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Male Coquette

Performance Comment: Daffodil-Dodd; Dizzy-Waldron; Spinner-Everard; Tukely-Davies; Lord Racket-Wrighten; Sir William Wright; Sir Tan Tivy-Wheeler; Rustle-Burton; Harry-Jacobs; Waiters-Ackman, W. Palmer; Mrs Dotteral-Mrs Davies; Widow Damply-Mrs Johnston; Lady Pewit-Mrs Bradshaw; Sophia-Mrs Greville, first time; Arabella-Miss Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Daffodil Actor: Dodd
Role: Dizzy Actor: Waldron
Role: Spinner Actor: Everard
Role: Tukely Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Racket Actor: Wrighten
Role: Sir Tan Tivy Actor: Wheeler
Role: Rustle Actor: Burton
Role: Harry Actor: Jacobs
Role: Waiters Actor: Ackman, W. Palmer
Role: Mrs Dotteral Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Widow Damply Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Lady Pewit Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Greville, first time
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Hopkins.

Performances

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland

Performance Comment: As17740519, but Griskin-Parsons; Chamberlain-W. Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Trip to Scotland Author(s): William Whitehead

Entertainment: End: (By Particular Desire) Bannister's Imitations-Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith, first time; Ventidius-Palmer, first time; Dolabella-Brereton, first time; Alexas-Wheeler; Mysis-Keen; Serapion-Bransby; Romans-Griffiths, Norris; Cleopatra-Miss Younge; Octavia-Mrs Greville, first time; Charmion-Mrs Johnston; Iris-Miss Platt.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith, first time
Role: Ventidius Actor: Palmer, first time
Role: Dolabella Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Alexas Actor: Wheeler
Role: Mysis Actor: Keen
Role: Serapion Actor: Bransby
Role: Romans Actor: Griffiths, Norris
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Greville, first time
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Platt.
Related Works
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby
Related Work: The British Enchanters: or, No Magick like Love Author(s): William Corbett
Related Work: The Temple of Love Author(s): William Davenant
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Contrast; or, The Jew and Married Courtezan