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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: King-Mills; Osmyn-Booth; Gonsalez-Thurmond; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Selim-W. Mills; Alonzo-Watson; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Booth
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Thurmond
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Selim Actor: W. Mills
Role: Alonzo Actor: Watson
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Dance: HHarlequin and Pirotte-Mlle Harvay

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: King-Mills; Osmyn-Booth; Gonsalez-Thurmond; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Selim-W. Mills; Alonzo-Watson [Daily Courant or Roberts: Daily Post]; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Booth
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Thurmond
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Selim Actor: W. Mills
Role: Alonzo Actor: Watson
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: SShepherd and Shepherdess-Young Sandham, Young Sandham's Sister; Scaramouch-Young Sandham; Serious Dance-Lally, Mrs Walter

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Booth; King-Mills; Gonsales-Thurmond; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; W. Mills; Alonzo-Watson; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Booth
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsales Actor: Thurmond
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Alonzo Actor: Watson
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Elrington; King-Mills; Gonsalez-Corey; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond; Zara-Mrs Porter; Leonora-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Elrington
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: King-W. Mills; Osmyn-Mills; Gonsalez-Corey; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond; Leonora-Mrs Shireburn; Zara-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Wedding

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Mills; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond; King-W. Mills; Gonsalez-Corey; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Leonora-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Mills
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Strollers

Performance Comment: Sir Barnaby-Griffin; Carbine-Bridgwater; Macahone-Williams; Buskin-Cibber Jr; Betty-Harper.
Cast
Role: Sir Barnaby Actor: Griffin
Role: Carbine Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Macahone Actor: Williams
Role: Buskin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Betty Actor: Harper.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Cibber
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Bellmour Actor: Wilks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Harper
Role: Sharper Actor: Mills
Role: Vainlove Actor: Watson
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bluff Actor: Johnson
Role: Setter Actor: Oates
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars

Performance Comment: Rachel-Mrs Heron; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Hearty-Harper; Oliver-W. Mills; Clack-Cibber Jr; Randal-Bridgwater; Springlove-R. Wetherilt; Vincent-Stoppelaer; Hilliard-Charke; Oldrents-Shepard; Scentwell-Roberts; Amie-Miss Williams; Beggars-Oates, Berry, Fielding, Excell, Rainton.
Cast
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Randal Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Springlove Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Vincent Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Scentwell Actor: Roberts
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Beggars Actor: Oates, Berry, Fielding, Excell, Rainton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Jovial Crew Author(s): William BatesWilliam YongeWilliam Concanen

Dance:

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Roberts; Hypolita-Miss Williams; Trincalo-Miller; Caliban-Johnson; Dorinda-Miss Raftor; Ariel-Miss Robinson (in Daily Post, 25 Dec.; Daily Post; 26 Dec., missing). Daily Post; 26 Dec., missing).
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Roberts
Role: Hypolita Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson
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: Cephalus and Procris

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard III-Delane; Henry VI-Giffard; Edward Prince of Wales-Master Giffard; Duke of York-Miss Cole, who performed the young Princess in Anna Bullen; Richmond-Bardin; Buckingham-W. Giffard; Stanley-Rosco; Tressel-Huddy; Catesby-Havard; Ratcliff-Jenkins; Norfolk-Winstone; Blunt-James; Tirrel-Williams; Forest-Dove; Mayor-Penkethman; Lady Anne-Mrs Giffard; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Roberts; Dutchess of York-Mrs Haughton; A New Epilogue to be spoken-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Richard III Actor: Delane
Role: Henry VI Actor: Giffard
Role: Edward Prince of Wales Actor: Master Giffard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Cole, who performed the young Princess in Anna Bullen
Role: Richmond Actor: Bardin
Role: Buckingham Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Stanley Actor: Rosco
Role: Tressel Actor: Huddy
Role: Catesby Actor: Havard
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Jenkins
Role: Norfolk Actor: Winstone
Role: Blunt Actor: James
Role: Tirrel Actor: Williams
Role: Forest Actor: Dove
Role: Mayor Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: A New Epilogue to be spoken Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Afterpiece Title: The Amorous Sportsman

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17540220, but Fenton-Simson; William Page (to be restored)-Mas. Simson; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Simson; Mrs Ford-Mrs Pritchard; Jack Rugby-_; Robin-_.
Cast
Role: Fenton Actor: Simson
Role: William Page Actor: Mas. Simson
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Simson
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Falstaff Actor: Berry
Role: Ford Actor: Havard
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Yates
Role: Shallow Actor: Taswell
Role: Page Actor: Burton
Role: Caius Actor: Blakes
Role: Slender Actor: Woodward
Role: Jack Rugby Actor: Marr
Role: Host of Garter Actor: W. Vaughan
Role: Robin Actor: Master Simpson
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Anne Page Actor: Miss Minors
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

Song: I: Mary Scot (by particular desire)-Beard; III: A Scots Cantata-Beard; IV: Hooly and Fairly-Beard

Dance: CCountry Amusements, as17540416

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King; Orlando-Brereton; Jaques-Love; Duke Sen-Hurst; Oliver-Packer; Amiens (songs)-Vernon; Adam-Moody; LeBeau-Ackman; Silvius-Wheeler; Charles-Keen; Jaques de Bois-Fawcett; Corin-Hartry; William-Messink; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Phoebe-Mrs Davies; Celia-Miss Rogers; Rosalind-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Orlando Actor: Brereton
Role: Jaques Actor: Love
Role: Duke Sen Actor: Hurst
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Vernon
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: LeBeau Actor: Ackman
Role: Silvius Actor: Wheeler
Role: Charles Actor: Keen
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: Corin Actor: Hartry
Role: William Actor: Messink
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Barry.

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Dibdin
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Dorman
Role: Leonora Actor: A young Gentlewoman, 1st appearance

Dance: I: Comic Dance, as17710921

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Orlando-Reddish; Duke Sen-Hurst; Touchstone-King; Oliver-Davies; Jaques-Jefferson; Duke Fredrick-Bransby; Amiens (With Songs)-Vernon; Adam-Moody; Silvius-Whitfield; Celia (with Song)-Miss Jarratt; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Miss Younge; LeBeau-Everard; Corin-Waldron; Jaques de Bois-Fawcett; William-Messink; Phoebe-Mrs Davies; in V, a Dance of Forresters-Como, Giorgi; and a Song-Mrs Scott.
Cast
Role: Orlando Actor: Reddish
Role: Duke Sen Actor: Hurst
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Oliver Actor: Davies
Role: Jaques Actor: Jefferson
Role: Duke Fredrick Actor: Bransby
Role: Amiens Actor: Vernon
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Silvius Actor: Whitfield
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Younge
Role: LeBeau Actor: Everard
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: William Actor: Messink
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: a Dance of Forresters Actor: Como, Giorgi
Role: and a Song Actor: Mrs Scott.

Afterpiece Title: The Theatrical Candidates

Cast
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.
Related Works
Related Work: The Theatrical Candidates Author(s): William Bates

Afterpiece Title: The Note of Hand

Cast
Role: O'Connor Actor: Moody
Role: Revell Actor: Palmer
Role: Sapling Actor: Dodd
Role: Elder Rivers Actor: Jefferson
Role: Rivers Actor: Cautherly
Role: Dipp Actor: Wright
Role: Putty Actor: Wrighten
Role: Tom Epping Actor: Waldron
Role: Spavin Actor: Carpenter
Role: Secretary Actor: Griffith
Role: Francis Actor: Burton
Role: Isaachar Actor: Messink
Role: Mrs Cheveley Actor: Mrs Greville.

Dance: I: The Schoolmaster-Como, Sga Crespi

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: As17750926, but Rosalind-Mrs King; first appearance there. LeBeau-_; Charles-_; Jaques de Bois-_; Corin-_; William-_.
Cast
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs King
Role: Orlando Actor: Reddish
Role: Duke Sen Actor: Hurst
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Oliver Actor: Davies
Role: Jaques Actor: Jefferson
Role: Duke Fredrick Actor: Bransby
Role: Amiens Actor: Vernon
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Silvius Actor: Whitfield
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: LeBeau Actor: Everard
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: William Actor: Messink
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: a Dance of Forresters Actor: Como, Giorgi
Role: and a Song Actor: Mrs Scott.

Afterpiece Title: The Theatrical Candidates

Cast
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.
Related Works
Related Work: The Theatrical Candidates Author(s): William Bates

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Jacket

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003

Performances

Mainpiece Title: New Brooms

Cast
Role: Sprightly Actor: King
Role: Phelim Actor: Moody
Role: Catcall Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Dulcimer Dunder Actor: Parsons
Role: Sailor Actor: Bannister
Role: Mezzetin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Furrow Actor: Wrighten
Role: Dripping Actor: Griffiths
Role: Musician Actor: Wright
Role: Frank Furrow Actor: Burton
Role: Lad Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Crotchet Actor: Dodd
Role: Mrs Dripping Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Furrow Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Doxy Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Miss Dripping Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Miss Quaver Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: unassigned Actor: Carpenter
Role: not listed on playbill, Actor: King

Afterpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King; Orlando-Reddish; Jaques-Jefferson; Duke Senior-Hurst; Duke Frederick-Bransby; Oliver-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Vernon; Corin-Waldron; LeBeau-Everard; Silvius-R. Palmer; William-Messink; Adam-Moody; Caelia-Mrs Baddeley; Cuckoo Song-Mrs Baddeley; Phoebe-Mrs Davies; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Orlando Actor: Reddish
Role: Jaques Actor: Jefferson
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Hurst
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Bransby
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Vernon
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: LeBeau Actor: Everard
Role: Silvius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: William Actor: Messink
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Cuckoo Song Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Younge.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs

Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Mignon Actor: Burton
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope.

Dance: End I: The Grand Garland Dance-Giorgi, Sga Crespi, Slingsby

Song: In V: a song-Mrs Scott

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: As17901027, but Orlando-Barrymore; Touchstone-Bannister Jun.; Corin-Waldron; Sylvius-Bland; William-Burton; Charles-Phillimore.
Cast
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Touchstone Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Sylvius Actor: Bland
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Charles Actor: Phillimore.
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Fox
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: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Williames.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Haymes
Role: Dapper Actor: Fawcett
Role: Quildrive Actor: Banks
Role: Will Actor: Spencer
Role: Tom Actor: Alfred
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Dance: End I: The Russian Minuet-Master D'Egville, Miss DeCamp

Song: As17901027

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Cast
Role: ; Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Scandal Actor: Booth
Role: Tattle Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Shepard
Role: Foresight Actor: Johnson
Role: Trapland Actor: Norris
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Ben Actor: Miller
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Prue Actor: Miss Tynte
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Willis.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: I: Passacaille-Miss Robinson; II: Peirette-Mrs Brett; III: Polonese-Miss Robinson, Rainton; IV: Harlequin-Rainton; V: Spanish Entry-Miss Robinson

Music: II: Serenade on Violin-Roger , to his Mistress in the Character of Pierot

Event Comment: Written by Mr William Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Titus Andronicus

Related Works
Related Work: Titus Andronicus; or, The Rape of Lavinia Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Titus Andronicus Author(s): William Shakespeare

Song:

Dance:

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Marcella

Performance Comment: Characters-Holman, Farren, Aickin, Egan, Harley, Mrs Pope. [Cast from European Magazine, Nov. 1789, p. 378: Alphonso [Mendoza]-Holman; Lupercio-Farren; Governor of Barcelona-Aickin; Lopez-Egan; Hernandez-Harley; Marcella-Mrs Pope; ["Holman's part was unluckily ycleped Mendoza (i.e. the name of a pugilist who, at this time, was enjoying great popularity); it is now mended into Alphonso' (World, 22 Oct). At dl, on 7 Nov., it was changed to Alonzo.] [New Occasional Prologue by the Author of the Piece [William Hayley]-Holman.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Holman, Farren, Aickin, Egan, Harley, Mrs Pope.
Role: Mendoza] Actor: Holman
Role: Lupercio Actor: Farren
Role: Governor of Barcelona Actor: Aickin
Role: Lopez Actor: Egan
Role: Hernandez Actor: Harley
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: ] Actor: Holman.
Related Works
Related Work: Marcella Author(s): William Hayley

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Performance Comment: Belville-Bannister; Captain Belville-Johnstone; Rustic-Powel; Irish Haymaker-Rock; William-Blanchard; Phoebe-Mrs Martyr; Dorcas-Mrs Powell; Rosina-Mrs Billington.
Cast
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Captain Belville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rustic Actor: Powel
Role: Irish Haymaker Actor: Rock
Role: William Actor: Blanchard
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Billington.
Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Positively the last night of performing. Benefit for Mrs Williams and Mrs Weston

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Weston, first time in that part; Henry-Gardner; Buckingham-Aickin; Stanley-Lloyd; Tressel-Ward; Catesby-Everard; Lieutenant-Carpenter; Norfolke-Lewis; Prince Edward-Master Blanchard; Duke of York-Master Pulley; Richmond-Williams; Queen-Mrs Williams; Duchess of York-Mrs Mitteer; Lady Anne-Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Weston, first time in that part
Role: Henry Actor: Gardner
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Stanley Actor: Lloyd
Role: Tressel Actor: Ward
Role: Catesby Actor: Everard
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Carpenter
Role: Norfolke Actor: Lewis
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Richmond Actor: Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Williams
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Mitteer
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Bannister
Role: Squire Actor: Davies
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Entertainment: End: Imitations vocal and rhetorical-Bannister

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; PAST 2, by Richard Josceline Goodenough, altered from his unacted play The Cottagers]: The Overture and Music composed by Baumgarten. [Baumgarten used this overture again in Robin Hood (see cg, 17 Apr. 1784).] Books of the Pastoral to be had at the Theatre. [Wordsworth is identified in the playbill of 22 Dec. Mrs Webb was from the Hay.] Public Advertiser, 24 Nov. 1779: This Day is published William And Nanny (1s.). Receipts: #122 15s. (116.15.6; 5.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duke Of Milan

Cast
Role: Sforza Actor: Henderson
Role: Cardinal Actor: Hull
Role: Alphonso Actor: Whitfield
Role: Emperor Actor: Peile
Role: Pescara Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Spanish Captains Actor: Fearon, Robson, Booth
Role: Lodovico Actor: Thompson
Role: Francisco Actor: Aickin
Role: Attendant Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Marcelia Actor: Miss Younge

Afterpiece Title: William And Nanny

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by A Young Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage Wordsworth]), Wilson, Moody, Mrs Webb (1st appearance at this theatre), Mrs Pitt, Miss Brown. [Cast from text (J. Kearby, 1779) William-A Young Gentleman; Hearty-Wilson; Murtagh Mulrooney-Moody; Dame Hearty-Mrs Webb; Old Woman-Mrs Pitt; Nanny-Miss Brown.
Cast
Role: William Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Hearty Actor: Wilson
Role: Murtagh Mulrooney Actor: Moody
Role: Dame Hearty Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Nanny Actor: Miss Brown.
Event Comment: Benefit for Marshall, Miss Williams & Mrs Warrell. Oracle, 3 June: Tickets to be had of Marshall, No. 11, York-street, York-buildings; of Miss Williams, No. 14, Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent-Garden; of Mrs Warrell, No. 48, Carey-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Receipts: #147 9s. 6d. (14.16.6; 4.1.0; tickets: 128.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fontainbleau

Performance Comment: As17901102, but Nannette (1st time)-Miss Williams; Rosa with an additional Song-Mrs Warrell.
Cast
Role: Nannette Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Rosa with an additional Song Actor: Mrs Warrell.
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Warrell
Role: Lackland Actor: Lewis
Role: LePoche Actor: Quick
Role: Squire Tally@ho Actor: Blanchard
Role: Sir John Bull Actor: Wilson
Role: Lord Winlove Actor: Incledon
Role: Epaulette Actor: Marshall
Role: with a new song Actor: Marshall
Role: Henry Actor: Johnstone
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lady Bull Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Casey Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Miss Dolly Bull Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Fontainbleau; or, Our Way in France Author(s): William Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: As17901217, but Parrick (1st time)-Miss Williams; Norah (1st time)-Mrs Warrell.
Cast
Role: Parrick Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Warrell.
Role: Darby Actor: Munden.
Role: Patrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Incledon
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Marshall
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): William Shield

Song: End I: Had I a Heart for Falsehood framed-Marshall in imitation of Leoni; After Monologue: a New Song-Incledon

Entertainment: Monologue. End: A Dissertation on Hobby@Horses, as17910524 but Mr Brandon's Hobby in place of Mrs Mountain's Hobby; The Lawyer's Hobby-Marshall (in the character of a Jockey)

Event Comment: Benefit Williams and Oates. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth, Part I

Performance Comment: As17190110, but Hotspur-Booth; Douglas-Williams; Vernon-Oates.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Booth
Role: Douglas Actor: Williams
Role: Vernon Actor: Oates.
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Hunt.
Role: King Actor: Thurmond
Role: Prince Actor: Wilks
Role: Falstaff Actor: Mills
Role: Carriers Actor: Johnson, Miller
Role: Francis Actor: Norris
Role: Hotspur's Wife Actor: Mrs Santlow
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Misery of Civil War Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance: Topham, Mrs Bicknell, Miss Tenoe, Miss Lindar

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Related Work: Small Talk; or, The Westminster Boy Author(s): William Shield
Event Comment: Benefit W. Williams. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: As 21 Feb., but Hamlet-A Gentleman; Polonius-Penkethman; 2d Gravedigger-W. Williams.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Polonius Actor: Penkethman
Role: 2d Gravedigger Actor: W. Williams.
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Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: FFlag Dance-Burny; Dutch Skipper-Sandham

Event Comment: Benefit Williams

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: As17320320 but Tyrrel-Norris; Oxford-Williams; Lieutenant-Collet.
Cast
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Norris
Role: Oxford Actor: Williams
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Collet.
Role: Richard Actor: Delane
Role: Henry VI Actor: Giffard
Role: Edward Prince of Wales Actor: Master Giffard
Role: Richard Duke of York Actor: Master Huddy
Role: Richmond Actor: Bardin
Role: Buckingham Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Stanly Actor: Rosco
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Jenkins
Role: Catesby Actor: Havard
Role: Tressel Actor: Huddy
Role: Mayor Actor: Morgan
Role: Tirrel Actor: Williams
Role: Norfolk Actor: Smith
Role: Blunt Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Haughton.
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Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach Opera

Cast
Role: Somebody Actor: Miller
Role: Macahone Actor: Morgan.
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Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

Music: II: Preamble on the Kettle Drums-Joab Bakeron the Stage; Mr Handel's Water Musick-; V: Tollet's Grounds-Mr Baker on a Side Drum, accompanied with a Violin, the like having never been attempted by any Person before

Dance: III: Tambourine-Miss Wherrit

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By William Popple.] Grub St. Journal, 26 Feb. 1736: It was play'd the first night to about a 30l. house; three parts of which were the Author's friends, who came on purpose, right or wrong, to applaud it: notwithstanding which, little or no applause was given

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Deceit

Performance Comment: Parts by Ryan, the first time of his appearing on the stage since his misfortune, Hippisley, Walker, A. Hallam, Chapman, Neale, Mrs Horton, Miss Norsa, Mrs Buchanan, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Mullart, Mrs Templer, Miss Bincks, but edition of 1736 lists: Sir William Courtlove-Hippisley; Young Courtlove-Walker; Gay life-Hallam; Jerry-Chapman; Frank-Neale; Bellair-Ryan; Harriet-Mrs Horton; Fanny-Miss Bincks; Rose-Mrs Kilby; Jenny-Mrs Templer; Mrs Plyable-Mrs Martyn; Violetta-Mrs Buchanan; Lettice-Mrs Stevens; Widow Lettwell-Mrs Mullart. Prologue written by Aaron Hill and spoken by Mrs Buchanan. Epilogue written by the Author and spoken by Mrs Horton .
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Related Work: The Double Deceit Author(s): William Popple