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26
27 March 1758 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17580214, but Romeo-Smith; Mercutio-Dyer.
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Smith
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dyer.
Role: The vocal parts Actor: Mattocks.
Role: Capulet Actor: Sparks
Role: Montague Actor: Redman
Role: Escalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Benvolio Actor: Gibson
Role: Paris Actor: White
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Fryar Lawrence Actor: Ridout
Role: Tibalt Actor: Cushing
Role: Gregory Actor: Bennet
Role: Abram Actor: Dunstall
Role: Balthazar Actor: R. Smith
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Minuet Actor: Guerin, Miss Hilliard
Role: Masquerade Dance Actor:
Role: An Additional scene will be introduc'd representin Actor:
Role: accompanied with a Solemn Dirge 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 Sorcerer

27
12 May 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Packer; Ferdinand (with songs)-Vernon; Stephano (that night only)-G. A. Stevens; Trincalo-Baddeley; Caliban-Ackman; Sebastian-Keen; Gonzalo-J. Aickin; Alonzo-Bransby; Antonio-Hurst; Master of Ship-Wrighten; Francisco-Griffith; Ariel (with songs)-Mrs Scott; Hymen-Fawcett; Ceres-Mrs Wrighten; Miranda-Mrs Smith, first time and with a new song. With a; Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits-.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Packer
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: Stephano Actor: G. A. Stevens
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Caliban Actor: Ackman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Keen
Role: Gonzalo Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Bransby
Role: Antonio Actor: Hurst
Role: Master of Ship Actor: Wrighten
Role: Francisco Actor: Griffith
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: Hymen Actor: Fawcett
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Smith, first time and with a new song. With a
Role: Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits Actor: .
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: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Abram Actor: Jacobs
Role: Grand Chorus Actor: Mrs Wrighten, Mrs _Scott.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons.
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
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

Dance: Other dances-Atkins, Sg Giorgi, Sga Giorgi

Entertainment: End: Bucks Have at ye All-Palmer; by Desire

28
18 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Sebastian-Farren; Boatswain-Carpenter; Prospero-Packer; Caliban-Wright; Gonzalo-Aickin; Stephano-Moody; Trincalo-Baddeley; Francisco-Norris; Ariel (with songs)-Mrs Scott; Hymen-Fawcett; Ceres-Mrs Wrighten; Miranda (with Song)-Mrs Smith; Alonzo-Bransby; Antonio-Hurst; Sebastian-Farren; Master of Ship-Wrighten; Ferdinand (with songs)-Vernon; With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits-; The other Dances-Como, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.
Cast
Role: Sebastian Actor: Farren
Role: Boatswain Actor: Carpenter
Role: Prospero Actor: Packer
Role: Caliban Actor: Wright
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Aickin
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: Hymen Actor: Fawcett
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Alonzo Actor: Bransby
Role: Antonio Actor: Hurst
Role: Sebastian Actor: Farren
Role: Master of Ship Actor: Wrighten
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits Actor:
Role: The other Dances Actor: Como, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.
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 Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003

29
05 May 1756 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Holtom, Miss Young, Miss Ferguson, Mrs Stephens, Miss Helm, and Mr Jona. Tickets deliver'd by Redman, R. Smith, and Jarvis will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17560213, but Caius-Holtham; Rugby-R. Smith; Nym-Hacket.
Cast
Role: Caius Actor: Holtham
Role: Rugby Actor: R. Smith
Role: Nym Actor: Hacket.
Role: Simple Actor: Costollo.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Ford Actor: Ryan
Role: Page Actor: Ridout
Role: Fenton Actor: Gibson
Role: Slender Actor: Bennet
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Arthur
Role: Shallow Actor: Collins
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Robin Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Pistol Actor: Cushing
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignel
Role: Host Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Orpheus and Eurydice

30
04 January 1760 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Almeria-Mrs Ward; King-Sparks; Gonzalez-Ridout; Garcia-Dyer; Alonso-Anderson; Perez-R. Smith; Heli-Bennet; Selim-Davis; Leonora-Mrs Barrington; Osmyn-Smith; Zara-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Ridout
Role: Garcia Actor: Dyer
Role: Alonso Actor: Anderson
Role: Perez Actor: R. Smith
Role: Heli Actor: Bennet
Role: Selim Actor: Davis
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: only Trappolin Actor: Shuter.
Role: Duke Actor: Perry
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter.

Dance: TThe Plowman, as17591121; a Comic Dance-Granier, Miss Hilliard

31
28 December 1761 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Smith; King Henry-Gibson; Norfolk-Perry; Stanley-Anderson; Lieut.-R. Smith; Ratcliffe-Bennet; Catesby-Holtom; Lord Mayor-Marten; Oxford-Weller; Richmond-Clarke; Buckingham-Sparks; Tressel-Dyer; Prince Edward-Miss Mullart; Duke of York-Miss Valois; Lady Anne-Mrs Vincent; Duchess of York-Mrs Elmy; Queen-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Perry
Role: Stanley Actor: Anderson
Role: Lieut. Actor: R. Smith
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Bennet
Role: Catesby Actor: Holtom
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Oxford Actor: Weller
Role: Richmond Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Coronation

Cast
Role: The Procession from the Abbey at the Coronation Actor:
Role: with the Representation of Westminster Hall Actor:
Role: and the Ceremony of the Champion Actor:

32
17 March 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. Part of Pit will be railed into the Boxes. Places for Boxes to be taken of Mr Sarjant (only) Book-Keeper at the Stage Door. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith; Ventidius-Gibson; Dolabella-Clarke; Alexas-Dyer; Serapion-Anderson; Myris-Redman; Octavia-Mrs Ward; Iras-Mrs Godwin; Cleopatra-Mrs Bellamy; Charmion-Mrs Stephens.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith
Role: Ventidius Actor: Gibson
Role: Dolabella Actor: Clarke
Role: Alexas Actor: Dyer
Role: Serapion Actor: Anderson
Role: Myris Actor: Redman
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Iras Actor: Mrs Godwin
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Stephens.
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: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Sailor Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Dancing Actor: Miss Twist, Miss Pitt, Miss Daw.

Dance: End: Rural Love, as17651115

33
11 May 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Legg, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones. Afterpiece: For the last time this season. Tickets deliver'd for Hamlet will be taken. The Dragon of Wantly cannot be perform'd on account of indisposition of Mrs Pinto. Charges #67 9s. 6d. [Profit to each beneficiary #2 19s. 6d. plus income from tickets: Legg #84 2s. (Box 129; Pit 251; Gallery 142); Mrs Lampe and Mrs Jones combined #74 15s. (Box 102; Pit 219; Gallery 164).] Paid Bryan a bill for writing parts #1 1s. 6d. Paid Cooper (printer) #27 2s. Paid Condell for Coach hire, the last command by order of Mr Beard 2s. (Account Book). Before 5 went to ye Play...It was played tolerably well; Cleopatra very well by Mrs Bellamy, Octavia (for ye 1st time) by Mrs Mattocks, Antony by Smith, Vent. by Gibson not badly. We had ye Dances, Rural Love and ye Wapping Landlady (Neville MS Diary). Receipts: #76 8s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Antony-Smith; Ventidius-Gibson; Dolabella-Clarke; Alexas-Dyer; Serapion-Gardner; Charmion-Mrs Stephens; Iras-Mrs Godwin; Cleopatra-Mrs Bellamy; Octavia-Mrs Mattocks (1st time).
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Smith
Role: Ventidius Actor: Gibson
Role: Dolabella Actor: Clarke
Role: Alexas Actor: Dyer
Role: Serapion Actor: Gardner
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Iras Actor: Mrs Godwin
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
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: Midas

Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Shuter
Role: Sileno Actor: Beard
Role: Jupiter Actor: Legg
Role: Damaetas Actor: Dibdin
Role: Pan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mysis Actor: Miss Poitier.

Dance: III: Rural Love, as17661120; End: Double Hornpipe, as17670427

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. As17670427

Cast
Role: Jack Actor: Fishar
Role: the other Sailors Actor: Petro, Hussey, Martin, Reynald, Curtat, King
Role: Landlady Actor: Miles
Role: Milk Woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: other women Actor: Miss D. Twist, Miss S. Twist, Miss Barrowby, Miss Hilliard, Miss Daw, Mrs Viviez.

34
31 March 1798 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Murray
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: Knight
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: Pope
Role: Charles Surface Actor: Lewis
Role: Crabtree Actor: Quick
Role: Careless Actor: Clarke
Role: Rowley Actor: Davenport
Role: Moses Actor: Fawcett
Role: Trip Actor: Farley
Role: Snake Actor: Powel
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Raft; or, Both Sides of the Water

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Johnstone, Townsend, Waddy, Farley, Simmons, Wilde, Abbot, Rees, Linton, Gray, Street, Dyke, Smith, Hawtin, Curties, Coombs, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Lloyd, Miss G. Walcup, Miss Burnett, Mrs Martyr. Cast from text (J. Barker, 1798): O'Bowling-Johnstone; Rivers-Townsend; Chip-Waddy; Drunken French Gaoler-Farley; Busy-Simmons; Monsieur Machine-Wilde; Countrymen, French and English Soldiers, Sailors-Abbot, Rees, Linton, Gray, Street, Dyke, Smith, Hawtin, Curties, Coombs, Noble; Countrywomen-Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Lloyd, Miss G. Walcup, Miss Burnett, Mrs Iliff; Fanny-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: O'Bowling Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rivers Actor: Townsend
Role: Chip Actor: Waddy
Role: Drunken French Gaoler Actor: Farley
Role: Busy Actor: Simmons
Role: Monsieur Machine Actor: Wilde
Role: Sailors Actor: Abbot, Rees, Linton, Gray, Street, Dyke, Smith, Hawtin, Curties, Coombs, Noble
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Lloyd, Miss G. Walcup, Miss Burnett, Mrs Iliff
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Raft; or, Both Sides of the Water Author(s): William Reeve

Afterpiece Title: Lovers' Quarrels

Cast
Role: Sancho Actor: Fawcett
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Holman
Role: Lopez Actor: Munden
Role: Don Lorenzo Actor: Claremont
Role: Don Alvarez Actor: Davenport
Role: Don Felix Actor: Thompson
Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Coates.
Related Works
Related Work: Every Body Mistaken Author(s): William Taverner

Song: In III 1st piece: a song-Incledon

35
18 February 1673 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Edition of 1673: King of Scotland-Nath. Lee; Malcolm-Norris; Donalbain-Cademan; Lenox-Medburn; Macbeth-Betterton; Banquo-Smith; Macduff-Harris; Macbeth's Wife-Mrs Betterton; Macduff's Wife-Mrs Long; Hecate?-Sandford. See also 12 Aug. 1668.
Cast
Role: King of Scotland Actor: Nath. Lee
Role: Malcolm Actor: Norris
Role: Donalbain Actor: Cademan
Role: Lenox Actor: Medburn
Role: Macbeth Actor: Betterton
Role: Banquo Actor: Smith
Role: Macduff Actor: Harris
Role: Macbeth's Wife Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: Macduff's Wife Actor: Mrs Long
Role: Hecate? Actor: Sandford. See also 12 Aug. 1668.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

36
January 1678 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The History Of Timon Of Athens, The Man-hater

Performance Comment: Edition of 1678: Prologue to Timon-; Timon of Athens-Betterton; Alcibiades-Smith; Apemantus-Harris; Nicias-Sandford; Phaeax-Underhill; Aelius-Leigh; Cleon-Norris; Isander-Percival; Isidore-Gillo; Demetrius-Medburne; Dephilus-Bowman; Old Man-Richards; Poet-Jevon; Evandra-Mrs Betterton; Melissa-Mrs Shadwell; Chloe-Mrs Gibbs; Thais-Mrs Seymour; Phinias-Mrs Le-Grand; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Prologue to Timon Actor:
Role: Timon of Athens Actor: Betterton
Role: Alcibiades Actor: Smith
Role: Apemantus Actor: Harris
Role: Nicias Actor: Sandford
Role: Phaeax Actor: Underhill
Role: Aelius Actor: Leigh
Role: Cleon Actor: Norris
Role: Isander Actor: Percival
Role: Isidore Actor: Gillo
Role: Demetrius Actor: Medburne
Role: Dephilus Actor: Bowman
Role: Old Man Actor: Richards
Role: Poet Actor: Jevon
Role: Evandra Actor: Mrs Betterton
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Shadwell
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Thais Actor: Mrs Seymour
Role: Phinias Actor: Mrs Le-Grand
Role: Mrs Le Actor: Grand
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): William Shakespeare

37
23 August 1749 @ Bartholomew Fair

Event Comment: At Phillips's Great Theatrical Booth opposite Cow Lane. With the surprising performances of an Englishman and a Citizen of London [Lort] who performs all the Equilibres on the Slack Rope that were performed by the muchfamed Turk. Prices: 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d., 1s., 6d. To begin at Twelve. [Time and prices the same at all booths.] Afterpiece: With the Escape of Harlequin into a Glass Bottle, also the last new additional Scene of Sig Jumpedo Jumping Down his own Throat. [An unhappy evening, for "last night the gallery of Phillips' booth fell down, with a great number of people in it, by which accident several persons were hurt, and some dangerously. This misfortune could be owing to nothing but the carelessness of the workmen, who upon such occasions deserve to be severely punished" (General Advertiser, 24 Aug.). The Daily Advertiser noted that Mr Stringellow, a goldsmith, in Aldersgate St., and Thomas Hodges, a journeyman-plaisterer in Golden Lane, were killed.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Bruodin; Duke-Platt; Anthonio-Reynolds; Ferdinand-Walker; Gonzalo-Hall; Ventoso-Smith; Stephano-Massey; Mustachio-Green; Caliban-Machen; Sycorax-Mrs Miller; Trincalo-Morgan; Miranda-Mrs Sandum; Ariel-Miss Platt; Hippolita-Mrs Morgan; Dorinda-Mrs Laguerre (Hogan), but Mrs Phillips from the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden (Daily Advertiser).
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Bruodin
Role: Duke Actor: Platt
Role: Anthonio Actor: Reynolds
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Walker
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Hall
Role: Ventoso Actor: Smith
Role: Stephano Actor: Massey
Role: Mustachio Actor: Green
Role: Caliban Actor: Machen
Role: Sycorax Actor: Mrs Miller
Role: Trincalo Actor: Morgan
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Sandum
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Hippolita Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Laguerre
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 Harlot's Progress

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Phillips
Role: Mordecai the Jew Actor: Massey
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Berry
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Phillips.

38
28 April 1755 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: As17550220, but Osmyn-Smith first time; Alonzo-Holtom.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith first time
Role: Alonzo Actor: Holtom.
Role: Bride Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Gonzales Actor: Ridout
Role: Garcia Actor: Dyer
Role: Selim Actor: White
Role: Heli Actor: Cushing
Role: Perez Actor: R. Smith
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: Lady Moore; or, the Dragoness

Cast
Role: Moore Actor: Lowe
Role: Lady Moore Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Miss Young
Role: Gaffer Gubbins Actor: Howard.

Dance: CComic Dance-Poitier Jr, Mlle Capdeville

39
20 September 1756 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Shuter; Ford-Ryan; Page-Ridout; Fenton-Gibson; Slender-Bennet; Caius-Stoppelaer; Rugby-C. Smith; Sir Hugh-Arthur; Shallow-Collins; Mrs Page-Mrs Barrington; Ann Page-Mrs Baker; Simple-Costollo; Robin-Miss Mullart; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Pitt; Pistol-Cushing; Nym-Holtom; Bardolph-Wignel; Host-Marten; Mrs Ford-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Ford Actor: Ryan
Role: Page Actor: Ridout
Role: Fenton Actor: Gibson
Role: Slender Actor: Bennet
Role: Caius Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Rugby Actor: C. Smith
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Arthur
Role: Shallow Actor: Collins
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Simple Actor: Costollo
Role: Robin Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Pistol Actor: Cushing
Role: Nym Actor: Holtom
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignel
Role: Host Actor: Marten
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The King and Miller of Mansfield

Cast
Role: King Actor: Gibson
Role: Miller Actor: Marten
Role: Dick Actor: Anderson
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Joe Actor: Lowe.

40
23 June 1761 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-a Gentleman (who has not appeared in several years); Cassio-Cooke(, 2nd appearance this stage); Desdemona-Mrs Osborne; Iago-Storer; Brabantio-Wignell; Roderigo-Vaughan; Duke-Stoppelaer; Montano-Turner; Emilia-Mrs Smith.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Cassio Actor: Cooke
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Osborne
Role: Iago Actor: Storer
Role: Brabantio Actor: Wignell
Role: Roderigo Actor: Vaughan
Role: Duke Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Montano Actor: Turner
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: Quidnunc-Storer; Feeble-Hartry; Razor and Pamphlet-Cooke; Bellmour-T. Smith; Rovewell-Wignell; Brisk-Gibson; Harriet-a Young Gentlewoman (who never appeared on any stage); Termagant (by desire)-a Gentleman.
Cast
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Storer
Role: Feeble Actor: Hartry
Role: Razor and Pamphlet Actor: Cooke
Role: Bellmour Actor: T. Smith
Role: Rovewell Actor: Wignell
Role: Brisk Actor: Gibson
Role: Harriet Actor: a Young Gentlewoman
Role: Termagant Actor: a Gentleman.

Song: Between Acts: a Gentleman (who never appeared upon any Stage before)

Dance: HHornpipe-Mrs Blake(, from the theatre in Dublin)

41
22 June 1767 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Barry; Escalus-Palmer; Paris-Smith; Montague-Keen; Capulet-Newton; Benvolio-Davis; Tibalt-Bannister; Old Capulet-Pierce; Fryar Lawrence-Gardner; Mercutio-Shuter; Balthazar-Strange; Sampson-Mendez; Abram-Quick; Peter-Weston; Apothecary-Castle; Page-Master Palmer; Lady Capulet-Mrs Burden; Nurse-Mrs Gardner; Juliet-Mrs Dancer; Occasional Prologue (given between the Acts)-as17670529-J. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Barry
Role: Escalus Actor: Palmer
Role: Paris Actor: Smith
Role: Montague Actor: Keen
Role: Capulet Actor: Newton
Role: Benvolio Actor: Davis
Role: Tibalt Actor: Bannister
Role: Old Capulet Actor: Pierce
Role: Fryar Lawrence Actor: Gardner
Role: Mercutio Actor: Shuter
Role: Balthazar Actor: Strange
Role: Sampson Actor: Mendez
Role: Abram Actor: Quick
Role: Peter Actor: Weston
Role: Apothecary Actor: Castle
Role: Page Actor: Master Palmer
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Dancer
Role: Occasional Prologue Actor: as17670529-J. Palmer.
Role: Smirk Actor: Foote
Role: The Minor Actor: Davis
Role: Squintum Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Castle
Role: Transfer Actor: Weston
Role: Loader Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Richard Wealthy Actor: Gardner
Role: Dick Actor: Quick
Role: Tally Actor: Pynn
Role: Lucy Actor: a young Gentlewoman, first appearance on any stage
Role: Laconic Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Scaffold the Builder Actor: Bannister
Role: Snarl Actor: Weston
Role: Manager Actor: Foote-London Magazine.
Role: Foote Actor: London Magazine.
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: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Melissa Actor: Miss Ogilvie
Role: Sharp Actor: Shuter
Role: Gayless Actor: Davis
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Gardner

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19 January 1770 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: Posthumus-a Young Gentleman, first appearance any stage; Iachimo-Smith; Pisanio-Hull; Cymbeline-Gibson; Cloten-Yates; Philario-Morris; Caius Lucius-Gardner; Bellarius-Clarke; Guiderius-Bensley; Arviragus-Perry; Queen-Mrs Vincent; Imogen-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Posthumus Actor: a Young Gentleman, first appearance any stage
Role: Iachimo Actor: Smith
Role: Pisanio Actor: Hull
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Gibson
Role: Cloten Actor: Yates
Role: Philario Actor: Morris
Role: Caius Lucius Actor: Gardner
Role: Bellarius Actor: Clarke
Role: Guiderius Actor: Bensley
Role: Arviragus Actor: Perry
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Yates.
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 Upholsterer

Cast
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Gardner.
Role: Razor Actor: Woodward
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall

Dance: III: The Whim, as17691123

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17 September 1772 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Young Gentleman, 1st time [Stokes (Morning Chronicle, 19 Sept.)]; Buckingham-Fearon; King Henry-Gardner; Richmond-Davis; Stanley-Lloyd; Tressel-Dancer; Lord Mayor-Francis; Catesby-Farrel; Lieutenant-Vowell; Blunt-Walters; Prince Edward-Miss Lings; Duke of York-Miss Francis; Ratcliff-Smith; Tyrrel-Adams; Lady Anne-Miss Platt; Duchess of York-Mrs White; Queen-Mrs Parsons.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Young Gentleman, 1st time
Role: Buckingham Actor: Fearon
Role: King Henry Actor: Gardner
Role: Richmond Actor: Davis
Role: Stanley Actor: Lloyd
Role: Tressel Actor: Dancer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Francis
Role: Catesby Actor: Farrel
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Vowell
Role: Blunt Actor: Walters
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Lings
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Smith
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Adams
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs White
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Parsons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Madrigal and Trulletta

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Davis, Griffiths, Lings, Parsons, Farrel, Vowell, Pierce, Dancer, Miss Morrison, Miss Wentworth

Entertainment: IV: Imitations Rhetorical and Vocal-Bannister; Scrub's Trip to the Jubilee-Weston

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08 February 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: As17720919, but Iachimo-Jefferson, first time; Claudio_; 1st British Gentleman-Ackman; 2nd British Gentleman-Wheeler; Bell Edition, 1773, adds Cornelius-Wrighten; Helen-Mrs T. Smith.
Cast
Role: Iachimo Actor: Jefferson, first time
Role: 1st British Gentleman Actor: Ackman
Role: 2nd British Gentleman Actor: Wheeler
Role: adds Cornelius Actor: Wrighten
Role: Helen Actor: Mrs T. Smith.
Role: Posthumus Actor: Reddish
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Hurst
Role: Belarius Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Guiderius Actor: Cautherly
Role: Cloten Actor: Dodd
Role: Posanio Actor: Packer
Role: Philario Actor: Wright
Role: Frenchman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lucius Actor: Bransby
Role: Capt. Actor: Keen
Role: Claudio Actor: Ackman
Role: Arviragus Actor: Brereton
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Imogen Actor: Miss Young
Role: In act II Masquerade Scene Actor:
Role: with Dancing Actor: Giorgi, Atkins, Sga Giorgi
Role: Singing Actor: Mrs Scott.
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 Wedding Ring

Cast
Role: Zerbino Actor: Vernon
Role: Pandolfo Actor: Bannister
Role: Henrico Actor: Davies
Role: Lisetta Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Felicia Actor: Mrs Smith

Dance: III: Comic Dance, as17720922

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29 March 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Cast
Role: Evander Actor: Aickin, first time
Role: Melanthon Actor: Packer
Role: Herold Actor: Wright
Role: Herald Actor: Wright.
Role: Calippus Actor: J. Bannister
Role: Philotas Actor: Reddish
Role: Dionysius Actor: Palmer
Role: Phocion Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Arcas Actor: Hurst
Role: Greek Officer Actor: Davies
Role: Euphrasia Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Erixene Actor: Miss Platt.

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Performance Comment: Laura-Mrs Smith; first time, and for that night only; Damon-Vernon; Palaemon-Davies; Pastora-Mrs Wrighten; To conclude with a Dance-.
Cast
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Damon Actor: Vernon
Role: Palaemon Actor: Davies
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: To conclude with a Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Chaplet Author(s): William Boyce

Entertainment: End: (For the last time this season) The Wishing Cap-King. [See17730323]

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04 April 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Palmer; Ferdinand (With songs)-Vernon; Stephano-King; Trincalo-Baddeley; Caliban-Ackman; Ceres-Mrs Wrighten; Ariel (With songs)-Mrs Scott; Miranda (With song)-Mrs Smith; Hymen-Fawcett; Gonzalo-J. Aickin; Alonzo-Bransby; Sebastian-Keen; Francisco-Griffith; Boatswain-Wright; Master of Ship-Wrighten; With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits-; The Other Dances-Giorgi, Mrs Sutton.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Palmer
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: Stephano Actor: King
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Caliban Actor: Ackman
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Hymen Actor: Fawcett
Role: Gonzalo Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Bransby
Role: Sebastian Actor: Keen
Role: Francisco Actor: Griffith
Role: Boatswain Actor: Wright
Role: Master of Ship Actor: Wrighten
Role: With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits Actor:
Role: The Other Dances Actor: Giorgi, Mrs Sutton.
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 Elopement

Cast
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi.
Role: Clown Actor: Ackman.
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Keen.
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Lover Actor: Messink
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Keen
Role: Country Girls Actor: Mrs Hunt, Mrs Scott
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Concluded with the scene of the Waterfall as origi Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Elopement Author(s): William Havard

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07 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prince Of Agra

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bensley, Lewis, Wroughton, Gardner, Owenson, Thompson, Fox, Davis, R. Smith, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Mrs Lessingham; with a Prologue-; Epilogue-. [Larpent MS 370 lists parts: Emperor; Aureng-Zebe; Morat; Arimant; Asaph Chan; Mirza; Abos; Ambassador; Fazel Chan; Solyman; Diamet; Soldier; Indamora; Nourmahal; Melisinda; Zaida.] Morat; Arimant; Asaph Chan; Mirza; Abos; Ambassador; Fazel Chan; Solyman; Diamet; Soldier; Indamora; Nourmahal; Melisinda; Zaida.]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Bensley, Lewis, Wroughton, Gardner, Owenson, Thompson, Fox, Davis, R. Smith, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Mrs Lessingham
Role: with a Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Role: Aureng Actor: Zebe
Related Works
Related Work: The Prince of Agra Author(s): William Addington

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantly

Cast
Role: Moore Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Gubbins Actor: Shuter
Role: Dragon Actor: Real
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Jameson, first time.

Dance: End: The Irish Lilt, as17731005

Cast
Role: Double Hornpipe Actor: Mas. Blurton, Miss Besford.

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13 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17731106, but Dance of the Furies-_; Macbeth-Smith; Vocal Parts-Reinhold, +Owenson.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Smith
Role: Vocal Parts Actor:
Role: A Dance of the Furies Actor: Fishar.
Role: Macduff Actor: Clarke
Role: Lenox Actor: Hull
Role: Malcolm Actor: Wroughton
Role: Banquo Actor: Bensley
Role: Duncan Actor: Gardner
Role: Seyton Actor: Thompson
Role: Hecate Actor: Reinhold
Role: Witches Actor: Dunstall, Mrs Pitt, Quick
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Hartley.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Cast
Role: Robin Actor: Harris.
Role: Grub Actor: Shuter
Role: George Bevil Actor: Wroughton
Role: Chapeau Actor: Lewes
Role: Consol Actor: Quick
Role: Bevil Actor: Owenson
Role: Bevil Actor: Thompson
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Kniveton
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: Cross Purposes Author(s): William O'Brien

Dance: End: The Old Ground Young, as17731208; After which: New Poetical Interlude, Henry and Emma: Parts-Smith, Hull, Miss Brown, Mrs Hartley; To conclude with: a New Air and Chorus by Dr Arne-

Related Works
Related Work: The Twins; or, A Comedy of Errors Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Pharnaces Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Winter's Tale Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Second; or, The Fall of Rosamond Author(s): William Hawkins
Related Work: The Comedy of Errors Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): William Shakespeare

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01 May 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Smith; King-J. Aickin; Garcia-Cautherly; Alonzo-Wrighten; Almeria-Mrs Yates; Zara-Miss Younge; Gonzales-Packer; Leonora-Mrs Johnston; Heli-Hurst; Selim-Fawcett; Perez-Keen.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Garcia Actor: Cautherly
Role: Alonzo Actor: Wrighten
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Zara Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Gonzales Actor: Packer
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Heli Actor: Hurst
Role: Selim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Perez Actor: Keen.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Cautherly
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Barree, first appearance this stage
Role: Spirit Actor: Davies
Role: Brothers Actor: Lamash, Wheeler
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Vernon, Bannister, Fawcett, Kear, Legg, Carpenter, Blanchard, Master Blanchard
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Davies, Mrs Love
Role: Sabrina Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: a Dance Actor: incident to the piece.

Dance: I: The Grand Provencalle Dance, as17750202

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18 November 1775 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio-Reddish; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Davies; Friar Peter-Usher; Elbow-Wright; Barnardine-Wrighten; Abhorson-Carpenter; Lucio-King; Mariana-Miss Hopkins; Juliet-Miss Platt; Mrs Overdone-Mrs Bradshaw; Francisca-Mrs Johnston; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Reddish
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Usher
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Barnardine Actor: Wrighten
Role: Abhorson Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lucio Actor: King
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Overdone Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Measure for Measure; or, Beauty the Best Advocate Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Measure for Measure Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: May Day

Cast
Role: Farmer Furrow Actor: Waldron for Parsons.
Role: Furrow Actor: Parsons.
Role: Dozey Actor: Wrighten.
Role: William Actor: Vernon
Role: Clod Actor: Bannister
Role: Cryer Actor: Wrighten
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Little Gipsy Actor: Young Lady, first appearance on any stage
Role: Country lads Actor: Kear, Fawcett, Legg, Cubitt
Role: Country lasses Actor: Mrs Scott, Mrs Davies, Miss Platt, Miss Robins, Miss Jarratt

Dance: II: By Particular Desire, The Savage Hunters, as17751020, but Blurton

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