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Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Pope. Mainpiece: Not acted these 6 years. Afterpiece: Not acted these 5 years. Oracle, 25 Feb.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Pope at her house in Half Moon-street, Piccadilly. Receipts: #498 5s. (319.2; 8.12; tickets: 170.11)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Mr Ford-Pope; Dr Caius-Quick; Mr Page-Macready; Sir Hugh Evans-Townsend; Slender-Knight (Their 1st appearance in those characters); Fenton-Toms; Justice Shallow-Powel; Host of the Garter-Thompson; Jack Rugby-Farley; Falstaff-Fawcett (1st appearance in that character); Mrs Page-Mrs Mattocks; Anne Page (1st time)-Miss Mansel; Dame Quickly (1st time)-Mrs Davenport; Mrs Ford-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Mr Ford Actor: Pope
Role: Dr Caius Actor: Quick
Role: Mr Page Actor: Macready
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Townsend
Role: Slender Actor: Knight
Role: Fenton Actor: Toms
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Powel
Role: Host of the Garter Actor: Thompson
Role: Jack Rugby Actor: Farley
Role: Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Anne Page Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Dame Quickly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Duke's Servant (for that night only)-Lewis; Lovell-Munden; Sir Harry's Servant (with a Mock Minuet)-Knight; Philip-Davenport; Freeman-Macready; Tom-Rees; Robert-Thompson; Coachman-Powel; Lady Charlotte-Miss Logan; Cook-Mrs Norton; Lady Bab-Mrs Davenport; Kitty (with a song and Mock Minuet, for that night only)-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovell Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Knight
Role: Philip Actor: Davenport
Role: Freeman Actor: Macready
Role: Tom Actor: Rees
Role: Robert Actor: Thompson
Role: Coachman Actor: Powel
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Miss Logan
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Pope.

Entertainment: Monologue.End: Collins's Ode on the Passions (1st and only time)-Mrs Pope

Performance Comment: End: Collins's Ode on the Passions (1st and only time)-Mrs Pope.

Song: After the monologue: My Mother had a Maid called Barbara (words by Shakespeare, music by Shield)-Incledon, Bowden, Townsend, Linton, Mrs Clendining; The Minstrel's Song [Where is that tow'ring spirit fled?] from The Days of Yore-Mrs Clendining; [accompanied on the harp-Weippert; O why to be happy (music by Shield)-Incledon, Linton, Bowden; Ye Gentlemen of England-Incledon, Bowden, Townsend, Linton

Performance Comment: ] from The Days of Yore-Mrs Clendining; [accompanied on the harp-Weippert; O why to be happy (music by Shield)-Incledon, Linton, Bowden; Ye Gentlemen of England-Incledon, Bowden, Townsend, Linton.
Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Benefit Mrs Clive, formerly Miss Raftor. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Performance Comment: Clarissa-Mrs Horton; Flippanta-Mrs Clive; Corinna-Miss Holliday; Dick-Stoppelaer; Brass-Macklin; Gripe-Mullart; Moneytrap-Norris; Clip-Topham; Araminta-Mrs Elmy; Mrs Cloggit-Mrs Herle; Mrs Amlet-Mrs Willis, who performed it originally .
Cast
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Flippanta Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Dick Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Brass Actor: Macklin
Role: Gripe Actor: Mullart
Role: Moneytrap Actor: Norris
Role: Clip Actor: Topham
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Mrs Cloggit Actor: Mrs Herle
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Willis, who performed it originally

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Jack Stocks-Macklin; Chloe-Mrs Clive; Lovemore-Stoppelaer .
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Macklin
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lovemore Actor: Stoppelaer

Music: V: Handel's Water Musick, in which Poitier will beat the Kettle Drum

Dance: I: A new Dutch Dance by Le Brun and Mrs Walter. II: Two Pierrots by Poitier and Davenport. III: English Maggot by Lally Jr and Mrs Walter. IV: La Badine by Lally, Mlle Grognet, Lally Jr, Mrs Walter

Performance Comment: II: Two Pierrots by Poitier and Davenport. III: English Maggot by Lally Jr and Mrs Walter. IV: La Badine by Lally, Mlle Grognet, Lally Jr, Mrs Walter .
Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Chambers. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Delane; Lorenzo-Giffard; Gomez-Penkethman; Queen-Mrs Giffard; Elvira-Mrs Haughton, but see17350102.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Delane
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Gomez Actor: Penkethman
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton, but see17350102

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Kitty-Mrs Haughton; Timothy-Penkethman; but see17350410 and the Song oCTwas when the Seas were roaring, to be sung by Mrs Chambers . but see17350410 and the Song oCTwas when the Seas were roaring, to be sung by Mrs Chambers .
Cast
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Timothy Actor: Penkethman

Dance: II: Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde. IV: Scot's Dance. As17350329

Song: I: A new English Song by Mrs Chambers. III: Italian Song by Mrs Chambers. V: English Song by Mrs Chambers

Performance Comment: III: Italian Song by Mrs Chambers. V: English Song by Mrs Chambers .
Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Thurmond. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. [Tickets at Mrs Thurmond's, next door to Bedford Arms Tavern, CG.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Double Dealer

Cast
Role: Touchwood Actor: Winstone
Role: Froth Actor: Berry
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Griffin
Role: Maskwell Actor: Quin
Role: Mellefont Actor: Milward
Role: Careless Actor: W. Mills
Role: Brisk Actor: Cibber
Role: Lady Pliant Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Lady Froth Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Cynthia Actor: Miss Holliday

Afterpiece Title: Lover's Opera

Performance Comment: Lucy-Mrs Thurmond .
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thurmond

Dance: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: Drunken Peasant by Phillips. V: A new dance by Essex, Mrs Walter, Dukes, Davenport, Rector, Miss Mann, Miss Cantrell, Miss Brett

Performance Comment: III: Drunken Peasant by Phillips. V: A new dance by Essex, Mrs Walter, Dukes, Davenport, Rector, Miss Mann, Miss Cantrell, Miss Brett .
Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Chambers. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality and Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17351120, but Cherry (by Desire)-Mrs Chambers, being the first Time of her appearing in the Dramatick Way; Aimwell-Havard; Dorinda-Miss Hughes .
Cast
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Chambers, being the first Time of her appearing in the Dramatick Way
Role: Aimwell Actor: Havard
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aim well Actor: Richardson
Role: Sullen Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Freeman Actor: Hamilton
Role: Bonniface Actor: Lyon
Role: Gibbet Actor: Ray
Role: Foigard Actor: Rosco
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Gipsey Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Role: Scrub Actor: Penkethman

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Performance Comment: As17360325 Prologue and Epilogue sung by Mrs Roberts .

Dance: I: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Mrs Woodward. II: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock. IV: English Maggot by Haughton and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: II: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock. IV: English Maggot by Haughton and Mrs Bullock .

Song: III: English Song by Mrs Chambers. V: Italian Song by Mrs Chambers

Performance Comment: V: Italian Song by Mrs Chambers .
Event Comment: Benefit Woodward and Mrs Haughton. Tickets for Dove and Bowcher also taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Captain-Giffard; Leon-W. Giffard; Duke-Havard; Juan-Richardson; Cacafogo-Lyon; Sancho-Dove; Alonzo-Hamilton; Estifania-Mrs Giffard; Margaretta-Mrs Roberts; Altea-Miss Tollet; Old Woman-Penkethman .
Cast
Role: Captain Actor: Giffard
Role: Leon Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Duke Actor: Havard
Role: Juan Actor: Richardson
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Lyon
Role: Sancho Actor: Dove
Role: Alonzo Actor: Hamilton
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Old Woman Actor: Penkethman

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Jack Stocks-Woodward; Chloe-Mrs Roberts; Stocks-Lyon; Lovemore-Miss Jones .
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Woodward
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Stocks Actor: Lyon
Role: Lovemore Actor: Miss Jones

Dance: II: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Mrs Woodward. III: Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde. IV: Scot's Dance by Mrs Woodward. V: English Maggot by Haughton and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: III: Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde. IV: Scot's Dance by Mrs Woodward. V: English Maggot by Haughton and Mrs Bullock .
Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Pritchard. Part of Pit laid into Boxes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mistake

Performance Comment: Parts-Garrick, King, Palmer, Yates, Bransby, Philips, Burton, Blakes, Mrs Clive, Mrs Davies, Mrs Bennet, Mrs Pritchard. [See parts assigned 22 April.]See parts assigned 22 April.]

Afterpiece Title: The Old Maid

Cast
Role: Clerimont Actor: O'Brien
Role: Cape Actor: King
Role: Miss Harlowe Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Mrs Harlowe Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Harlow Actor: Kennedy
Role: Heartwell Actor: Philips
Role: Servant Actor: Castle
Role: Trifle Actor: Mrs Hippisley.

Dance: End: By Particular Desire of several persons of Quality a Minuet-Noverre, Mrs Palmer. *uö‘dl New Interlude, call'dThe Farmer's Return from London. Farmer-Garrick; Farmer's Wife-Mrs Bradshaw

Performance Comment: *uö‘dl New Interlude, call'dThe Farmer's Return from London. Farmer-Garrick; Farmer's Wife-Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Farmer Actor: Garrick
Role: Farmer's Wife Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.
Event Comment: Benefit Vallois and Mrs Vallois. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction. Afterpiece: Compos'd by Mons Roger, the late famous Pierrot of Drury-Lane. Taken from Ovid's Metamorphosis. With a new Scene

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wonder

Performance Comment: Briton-Delane; Felix-Giffard; Violante-Mrs Giffard; Lissardo-Penkethman; Flora-Mrs Roberts; but see17331211 . but see17331211 .
Cast
Role: Briton Actor: Delane
Role: Felix Actor: Giffard
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lissardo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Roberts

Afterpiece Title: Diana and Acteon

Performance Comment: Acteon-Vallois; Diana-Mrs Bullock; Companions of Acteon-Sandham, Delagarde, Evans; Followers-Excell, Dove, Morris, Presgrove; Companions of Diana-Mrs Vallois, Mrs Haughton, Miss Wherrit, Miss Sandham .

Dance: II: Minuet and a new Rigadoon by Vallois and Mrs Vallois. III: Scots Dance by Vallois and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: III: Scots Dance by Vallois and Mrs Bullock .
Event Comment: Benefit Jovan de Vallois and Mrs Woodward. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality and Distinction. [For a discussion of the stage, see Grub St. Journal, 17 April.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17350113, but Sir John-W. Giffard; Daniel-Woodward; Phillis-Mrs Hamilton; Lucinda-Mrs Woodward .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Daniel Actor: Woodward
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Woodward
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Delane
Role: Sealand Actor: Hulett
Role: Myrtle Actor: Rosco
Role: Cimberton Actor: Penkethman
Role: Humphrey Actor: Lyon
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Monlass
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Tom Actor: Giffard

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Ray, but see17350327

Dance: II: Minuet and Louvre by Jouan de Vallois and Mrs Bullock. III: Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde. V: Pastoral by Vallois and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: III: Pierrots by Vallois and Delagarde. V: Pastoral by Vallois and Mrs Bullock .

Song: In I: By Mrs Chambers

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Hamilton. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Indian Emperor; Or, The Conquest Of Mexico By The Spaniards

Performance Comment: Montezuma-Johnson; Cortez-Giffard; Cydaria-Mrs Giffard; Almeria-Mrs Roberts; Guyomar-Richardson; Odmar-Rosco; Orbellan-Woodward; Vasquez-Havard; Pizarro-Hamilton; High Priest-Lyon; Alibech-Mrs Haughton .
Cast
Role: Montezuma Actor: Johnson
Role: Cortez Actor: Giffard
Role: Cydaria Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Guyomar Actor: Richardson
Role: Odmar Actor: Rosco
Role: Orbellan Actor: Woodward
Role: Vasquez Actor: Havard
Role: Pizarro Actor: Hamilton
Role: High Priest Actor: Lyon
Role: Alibech Actor: Mrs Haughton

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Performance Comment: As17360325 Prologue and Epilogue sung by Mrs Roberts .

Dance: II: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock. V: Scot's Dance by Haughton, Mrs Bullock, &c

Performance Comment: V: Scot's Dance by Haughton, Mrs Bullock, &c .

Song: I: Warriours Song (King Arthur) and III: Watchman's Song (Britannia) by Two Masters Hamilton. IV: By Mrs Chambers

Performance Comment: IV: By Mrs Chambers .
Event Comment: Rich's Company. The date of the premiere is not known, but the fact that the play was advertised in the Post Boy, 28-30 April 1698, suggests a first performance in late March. The Songs, published separately, include: Come all ye shepherds, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Freeman. Let every shepherd bring his lass, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Magnus. Life is but a little span, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Young Bowin and Mrs Campion. Fond shepherd, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Pate. To pensive years resign your pining, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Young Bowen. Look down, set by Daniel Purcell and sung by Pate. Dedication, edition of 1698: I have no Reason to complain of the Success it had on the Stage. A Comparison Between the Two Stages (1702), p. 20: Damn'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Phaeton; Or, The Fatal Divorce

Performance Comment: Edition of 1698: The Prologue-Mr Powel, Mrs Cross [including Miss Chock]; Merops-Mills; Phaeton-Powel; Epaphus-Williams; Clymene-Mrs Powel; Alithea-Mrs Knight; Cassiope-Mrs Temple; Merope-Mrs Kent; The Epilogue by a Friend-Mr Mills.
Cast
Role: The Prologue Actor: Mr Powel, Mrs Cross
Role: Merops Actor: Mills
Role: Phaeton Actor: Powel
Role: Epaphus Actor: Williams
Role: Clymene Actor: Mrs Powel
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Cassiope Actor: Mrs Temple
Role: Merope Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: The Epilogue by a Friend Actor: Mr Mills.
Event Comment: As alter'd by Mr Dryden and Sir William Davenant, from Shakespear. Last night the Play of the Tempest, with all the Musick and Decorations belonging to it, was perform'd at the New Wells in Goodman's Fields.--Daily Advertiser, 15 Feb

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Furnival; Ferdinand-Goodfellow; Alonzo-Freeman; Antonio-Tucker; Gonzalez-York; Hippolito-Mrs Hallam; Stephano-Kennedy; Mustacho-Maxfield; Trincalo-L. Hallam; Ventoso-Cushing; Ariel-Mrs Kennedy with the songs proper to the character; Miranda-Mrs Daniel; Dorinda-Mrs Cushing; Caliban-Paget; Sycorax-Dove; with all the Dances-proper to the Play; Time-Granier; Death-Chettle; Mephistopheles-Tucker; Charon-Daniel; Old Dame Stetebos-Granier; Pluto-Brett; Demons-Chettle, Daniel, Tucker, Toole, Fullwell, Jackson; Concluding with Grand Masque of Neptune and Amphytrite-; Neptune-Brett; Amphytrite-Miss Lincoln.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Furnival
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Goodfellow
Role: Alonzo Actor: Freeman
Role: Antonio Actor: Tucker
Role: Gonzalez Actor: York
Role: Hippolito Actor: Mrs Hallam
Role: Stephano Actor: Kennedy
Role: Mustacho Actor: Maxfield
Role: Trincalo Actor: L. Hallam
Role: Ventoso Actor: Cushing
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Kennedy with the songs proper to the character
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Cushing
Role: Caliban Actor: Paget
Role: Sycorax Actor: Dove
Role: with all the Dances Actor: proper to the Play
Role: Time Actor: Granier
Role: Death Actor: Chettle
Role: Mephistopheles Actor: Tucker
Role: Charon Actor: Daniel
Role: Old Dame Stetebos Actor: Granier
Role: Pluto Actor: Brett
Role: Demons Actor: Chettle, Daniel, Tucker, Toole, Fullwell, Jackson
Role: Concluding with Grand Masque of Neptune and Amphyt Actor:
Role: Neptune Actor: Brett
Role: Amphytrite Actor: Miss Lincoln.
Event Comment: Benefit Mr Daniel and Mrs Bainbridge; tickets deliver'd out for Love's Last Shift will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provoked Husband

Performance Comment: Lady Townley-Mrs Daniel; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Bainbridge.

Afterpiece Title: The Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: Miller-Daniel.
Cast
Role: Miller Actor: Daniel.
Event Comment: The Grecian Daughter cannot be perform'd on account of Mr and Mrs Barry's Indisposition

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Lewis; Myrtle-Wroughton; Sealand-Clarke; Cimberton-Quick; Sir John Bevil-Fearon; Tom-Woodward; Humphrey-Thompson; Daniel-Wewitzer; Phillis-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Pitt; Isabella-Mrs Booth; Indiana-Mrs Jackson; first time. In II, a Song-DuBellamy.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Lewis
Role: Myrtle Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sealand Actor: Clarke
Role: Cimberton Actor: Quick
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Fearon
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Humphrey Actor: Thompson
Role: Daniel Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: a Song Actor: DuBellamy.
Event Comment: A Concert, etc. As translated into French from The Beggar's Opera. [According to the Daily Advertiser of 17 Feb. the play was performed. N.B. Mrs Knight played three parts.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'opera Du Gueux

Performance Comment: Dubutin-Costo; Delateur-Fern; Tourneclef-Smith; Comedian-Johnson; Gueux-Edwards; Mathieu [Dubutin in Daily Advertiser]-Daniel; Laronneau-Jackson [Morgan in earlier notices]; Jaques-Brown; Henry du Chemin-Johnson; Mme Delateur-Mrs Knight; Mlle Manon@Delateur-Miss Davis; Mlle Cajoleuse-Miss Rawlinson [Mrs Jackson in earlier notices]; Dorothee Coureuse-Mrs Anderson; Mlle Grondant-Mrs Butler; Babeau Catin-Miss Stevens; Janneton du Plongeon-Mrs Knight; Mlle Sans Corps-Miss Cotterel [Mrs Williams in earlier notices]; Susanne Pimpante-Mrs Daniel; Manon Effrontee-Mrs Adams; Diane de la Friperie-Mrs Knight; Mlle Lucie-Miss Talbot.

Dance: HHornpipe-Greniere; End: Dance al la Ronde in the French Manner,-the Characters of the Opera

Event Comment: At the New Wells, London Spaw, Clerkenwell. Benefit for Mrs Yeates. By Desire of some Gentlemen and Ladies. Particular care is taken to have the House warm. To begin at half an hour after six

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Fainwell-Morgan; Modelove-Daniel; Perriwinkle-Malone; Tradelove-Sturgess; Obadiah-James; Freeman-Williams; Sackbut-Johnson; Mrs Prim-Mrs Daniel; Betty-Mrs Johnson; Ann Lovely-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Fainwell Actor: Morgan
Role: Modelove Actor: Daniel
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Malone
Role: Tradelove Actor: Sturgess
Role: Obadiah Actor: James
Role: Freeman Actor: Williams
Role: Sackbut Actor: Johnson
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Mrs Morgan.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: Lucy-Mrs Yates; Goodwill-Sturgess; Coupee-Morgan; Quaver-Yates Jun.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Goodwill Actor: Sturgess
Role: Coupee Actor: Morgan
Role: Quaver Actor: Yates Jun.
Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of The Cherokee, advertised on playbill of 24 Feb. In it the playbill retains Mrs Booth as Mrs Over-done, but "Mrs Over-done Mrs Maddocks, Mrs Booth ill" (Powell).] Powell, 25 Feb.: New Comedy, viz. The Wheel of Fortune, rehearsed at 11; Alexander the Great (by order of Mr Sheridan) at 1; 26 Feb.: Wheel of Fortune rehearsed at 12. Receipts: #406 19s. (337.10.6; 63.18.0; 5.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: As17941230, but Elbow-Waldron; Mrs Over@done-Mrs Maddocks; Gentlemen-_.
Cast
Role: Elbow Actor: Waldron
Role: Mrs Over@done Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Duke Actor: Kemble
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lucio Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Dignum, Trueman
Role: Provost Actor: Caulfield
Role: Peter Actor: Packer
Role: Froth Actor: Bland
Role: Clown Actor: Suett
Role: Abhorson Actor: Phillimore
Role: Barnardine Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Thomas Actor: Maddocks
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Francisca Actor: Miss Tidswell

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

Cast
Role: Attendant Females Actor: Mrs Brigg, Miss +Wheatley.
Role: Alexander Actor: J. D'Egville
Role: Hephestion Actor: Aumer
Role: Clytus Actor: Dubois
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Parmenio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ptolemy Actor: Caulfield
Role: Attalus Actor: Benson
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bland
Role: Philip Actor: G. D'Egville
Role: Officers Actor:
Role: Guards Actor:
Role: Attendants Actor:
Role: Thalestris Actor: Mrs Fialon
Role: Amazons Actor: Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss D'Egville, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Stuart, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bramwell
Role: Darius Actor: Fialon
Role: Son of Darius Actor: Master Menage
Role: Oxathres Actor: Boimaison
Role: Memnon Actor: Webb
Role: Arsites Actor: Maddocks
Role: Spithridates Actor: Banks
Role: Raesaces Actor: Lyons
Role: High Priest of the Sun Actor: Roffey
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Artemisia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Statira Actor: Miss J. Hilligsberg
Role: Satraps Actor: Kelly Jun., Evans, Brady, Caulfield Jun., Powell, Creed
Role: Priests Actor:
Role: Persian Army Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell
Event Comment: At the Great Tiled Booth, Bowling Green, Southwark. For one night only. Benefit for Mrs Yeates. A concert, etc. Prices: 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d. To begin at six o'clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Yeates Jun; Peachum-Sturgess; Lockit-Morgan; Mat-George; Filch-Coleman; Jack-Jones; Ned-Wilson; Budge-Pearson; Jenny Diver-Mrs Pearson; Sukey-Mrs Wilson; Moll Brazen-Mrs Johnson; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Morgan; Diana-Mrs Williamson; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs George; Lucy-Mrs Daniel; Polly-Mrs Yeates.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Yeates Jun
Role: Peachum Actor: Sturgess
Role: Lockit Actor: Morgan
Role: Mat Actor: George
Role: Filch Actor: Coleman
Role: Jack Actor: Jones
Role: Ned Actor: Wilson
Role: Budge Actor: Pearson
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Pearson
Role: Sukey Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Moll Brazen Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Williamson
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs George
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Yeates.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: Lucy-Mrs Yeates.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Yeates.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Hephestion Actor: Packer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hurst
Role: Polperchon Actor: Bransby
Role: Thessalus Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Slave Actor: Griffiths
Role: Aristander Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Ackman
Role: Eumenes Actor: Keen
Role: Clytus Actor: Aickin
Role: Cassander Actor: Palmer
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Mansell
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Young
Role: Sysgambis Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babyl Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Parsons
Role: Abram Actor: Weston
Role: Snip Actor: W. Palmer.
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.
Event Comment: At Lee and Yeates Sen and Jun great Theatrical Booth...will be reviv'd that celebrated Droll, call'd The Unnatural Parents; or, The Fair Maid of the West. Shewing the Manner of her being forced to wander from Home, by the Cruelty of her Parents and beg her Bread; and directs her to a Nobleman's House: How she was there taken in as a Servant; and, at length, for her Beauty and modest Behaviour, married to a Gentleman of great Fortune; with her Return to her Parents, and their happy Reconciliation. Also the Comical Humours and Adventures of Trusty her Father's Man, and the three Witches. The Scenes and Cloaths are entirely new; and the Droll the same that was perform'd by Mrs Lee 15 Years ago with great Applause. Boxes: 2s. 6d. Pit 1s. 6d. First Gallery 1s. Upper Gallery 6d. To begin each Day at Twelve o'Clock. [Notice repeated 25, 26, 27 Aug.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unnatural Parents

Performance Comment: Sir Adam Wealthy-Brassey; Lord Gorthy-Mackarnea; Sir John Lovewell-George; First Witch-Allen; Second Witch-Phenix; Third Witch-Sturgess; Fair Maid of the West-Mrs Daniel; Lady Wealthy-Mrs Ingall; Lady Worthy-Mrs Field; Lady Betty-Mrs Hickson; Trusty-Warner; Coachman-Harrison; Gardener-Thompson; Butler-Willson; Lucy-Mrs Peters; Gillion-Mrs Pile; Scullion-Miss Jones.
Cast
Role: Sir Adam Wealthy Actor: Brassey
Role: Lord Gorthy Actor: Mackarnea
Role: Sir John Lovewell Actor: George
Role: First Witch Actor: Allen
Role: Second Witch Actor: Phenix
Role: Third Witch Actor: Sturgess
Role: Fair Maid of the West Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Ingall
Role: Lady Worthy Actor: Mrs Field
Role: Lady Betty Actor: Mrs Hickson
Role: Trusty Actor: Warner
Role: Coachman Actor: Harrison
Role: Gardener Actor: Thompson
Role: Butler Actor: Willson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Peters
Role: Gillion Actor: Mrs Pile
Role: Scullion Actor: Miss Jones.

Dance: The original Dance-Three Wild Cats of the Wood; Between the Acts: Dancing-Adams, Mrs Ogden

Music: A Good Band of Musick

Event Comment: At Cross and Bridges' Booth, opposite the Hospital Gate. A new Dramatick Droll...being founded on a Story in Real Life, as related in the Memoirs of the celebrated Mrs Constantia Phillips. In which will be introduc'd a New Scene of Bedlam...Interspers'd witn a Merry Interlude call'd The Jovial Tars...with the Comical Humours of Nurse Prate and Will Bowling the Jovial Tar; as also of Jack Hanspite, Nick Hatchway, and Simon Bucket, Sailors; with Mary the Chambermaid, Susan of the Dairy, Kate of the Kitchen, and Nan the Spinster. To begin each day at noon. An extraordinary band of music is provided. Prices: 1s. 6d., 1s., 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Lunatick; Or, The Generous Sailor

Performance Comment: Charles-Holtham; Constant-Bridges; Mrs Constant-Mrs Greenwood; Peggy (the Fair Lunatick)-Miss Davies.
Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Holtham
Role: Constant Actor: Bridges
Role: Mrs Constant Actor: Mrs Greenwood
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Davies.

Afterpiece Title: Modern Madness; or, A Touch of the Times

Performance Comment: Keeper-Bridges; Clack-Smith; Master Clack-Master Cross; Mrs Clack-Mrs Daniel; Madam Taste-Mrs Cross; Solomon Overzeal-Clough; Modern Poet-Cross.
Cast
Role: Keeper Actor: Bridges
Role: Clack Actor: Smith
Role: Master Clack Actor: Master Cross
Role: Mrs Clack Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Madam Taste Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Solomon Overzeal Actor: Clough
Role: Modern Poet Actor: Cross.

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee Ball, a Grand Scene

Monologue: 1749 8 24 bf I+Interlude The Jovial Jack Tars, or All Well Match'd. Nurse Prate-Mrs Cross; Mary-Mrs Daniel; Jack Bridle-Cross; Will Bowling-Clough

Performance Comment: Nurse Prate-Mrs Cross; Mary-Mrs Daniel; Jack Bridle-Cross; Will Bowling-Clough.
Cast
Role: Nurse Prate Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Daniel
Role: Jack Bridle Actor: Cross
Role: Will Bowling Actor: Clough.

Dance: TThe Medley of Jokes-; the French Peasants-Master Matthews, Mrs Annesley

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Love, Mrs Booth & Miss Field. Mainpiece: With the Grand Triumphal Entryv. Afterpiece: View of the Grand Campv as 6 Nov. 1779. Tickets delivered by Collins will be taken. Public Advertiser, 4 May: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bradshaw at Nichole's, baker, Bridges Street; of Mrs Love at Mrs Baker's, Gerrard-street; of Mrs Booth and Miss Field, No. 10, corner of Martlet Court, Bow-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #201 6s. (41.13.0; 15.8.6; 3.0.6; tickets: 141.4.0) (charge: #93 7s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: As17800417, but Cassander-Farren; Clytus-Bensley; added: Thessalus-Wright; Perdiccas-Chaplin; Eumenes-Norris; Aristander-Wrighten.
Cast
Role: Cassander Actor: Farren
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Norris
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten.
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Brereton
Role: Hephestian Actor: Davies
Role: Polypercon Actor: Philimore
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: Sir Harry Bouquet-Dodd; Gage-Parsons; O'Daub-Moody; Mons Bluard-Baddeley; William-Davies; Serjeant Drill (1st time)-Gaudry; Nancy-Miss Field (1st appearance in that character); Nell-Mrs Wrighten; other Characters-Burton, Wrighten, Waldron, Wright, Holcroft, Fawcett, Philimore, Norris, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Collett, Mrs Colles.
Event Comment: Benefit for Middleton. [1st piece in place of NAPLES BAY, advertised on playbill of 27 May.] 3rd piece [1st time; MD 3, by Henry Siddons. Author of Prologue unknown]: Taken from the Sicilian Romance of the Author of the Romance of the Forest [Ann Radcliffe}. Overture and Music entirely new by Reeve. Morning Herald, 6 June 1794: This Day is published THE SICILIAN ROMANCE (1s.) [In 3rd piece the playbill lists Incledon, but "an apology was made on account of Incledon's indisposition, whose character in the After-piece was well supported by Townsend" (Thespian Magazine, July 1794, p. 281).] Morning Herald, 22 May: Tickets to be had of Middleton at Vint's, perfumer, No. 3, Tavistock-row, CoventGarden. Receipts: #203 13s. 6d. (92/14/0; 9/3/0; tickets: 101/16/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rose And Colin

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Holman
Role: Ghost Actor: Farren
Role: Horatio Actor: Harley
Role: Laertes Actor: Middleton
Role: King Actor: Powel
Role: Polonius Actor: Munden
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bernard
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Macready
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Davies
Role: Player King Actor: Thompson
Role: Marcellus Actor: Evatt
Role: Grave@Diggers Actor: Quick, Rees
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Poole
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Miss Poole
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: ALEXANDER THE GREAT

Performance Comment: As17940506, but Alexander-Middleton (1st appearance in that character); Cassander-The Gentleman who was so very favourably received in Douglas [on 13 Jan.: Talbot//Statira-Mrs Powell (of DL); Roxana (1st time)-Miss Morris .
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Middleton
Role: Cassander Actor: The Gentleman who was so very favourably received in Douglas
Role: TalbotStatira Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Morris
Role: . The Mid Actor: Watch, When 'tis Night, by Incledon. The good Subjects of England by Incledon, Richardson, Townsend. SCENE II. A Landscape. The Disconsolate Sailor, When my Money was gone, by Mrs Martyr, in character. When Daisies mead by Miss Barnett. SCENE III. Irish Song by Johnstone. Treble Hornpipe by Byrn, Holland, Mme Rossi. Rule Britannia by Incledon. With a Representation of the Grand Fleet at Anchor in Portsmouth Harbour
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Grizzle Actor: Blanchard
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: Noodle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Ghost Actor: Powel
Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Role: Lubin Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lord of the Manor Actor: Evatt
Role: Bailiff Actor: Cubitt II Annette-Mrs Mountain
Role: Cubitt II Annette Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Count Conolly Villars Actor: Holman
Role: Mr Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Mr Dorimont Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Paul Peckham Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Samuel Sheepy Actor: Munden
Role: Picard Actor: Cubitt
Role: Exempt Actor: Thompson
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lydia Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Lady Peckham Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: : Ballad Singer Actor: Fawcett
Role: : Lucifer Actor: Campbell
Role: Zephyrus Actor: Holland
Role: Dancing Actor: Master
Role: Master Actor: Fawcett
Role: : Zany Actor: Simmons
Role: . Lucifer Actor: Cubitt
Role: Pillardoc Actor: Richardson
Role: Asmodius Actor: Townsend
Role: Orchus Actor: Blurton
Role: Bclial Actor: Linton
Role: Ades Actor: Street. II. The Study of Dr Faustus
Role: Dr Faustus Actor: Farley
Role: Zany Actor: West. III. A Landscape and Water Mill
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Pierrot Actor: Follett
Role: Miller Actor: Hawtin
Role: Taylor Actor: Simmons
Role: Bridemen Actor: Cranfield, Ratchford, Blurton, Wilde, Rayner, Jackson, &c.Miller's Wife-Miss Leserve
Role: Miller's Wife Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mme Rossi
Role: Philidel Actor: Mrs Mountain. IV. A View of a Country Inn: The Bull and Dog
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Henley. V. A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for erecting the New Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
Role: A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for e Actor: Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
Role: A View of Smithfield on a Market Actor: Day
Role: ByrnFlora Actor: Mlle St. Amand. VIII. A Tobacco Warehouse, which changes to an Equestrian Figure by Roubiliac. IX. A Street, in which is introduced two Irish Sedan Chairs
Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Byrn, Holland, Mlle St. Amand, Cranfield, Ratchford, King, Blurton, Wilde, Mrs Castelle, Miss Kirton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Blurton
Role: Alban Actor: Holman
Role: Captain O'Leary Actor: Johnstone
Role: Patrick Actor: Rock
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Farley
Role: Marquis Actor: W. Powel
Role: Pioneer Actor: Cranfield
Role: Dusty Gentleman Actor: Bernard
Role: Poet Actor: Marshall
Role: Shoe@Black Actor: Rees
Role: Jacobine Actor: Cross
Role: Lemonadier Actor: C. Powell
Role: Poissards Actor: Blurton, Rayner
Role: Gardener Actor: Milburne
Role: Grotesque Actor: Follett
Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd
Role: : Recruiting Serjeant Actor: Townsend
Role: Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Lively Actor: Davies
Role: Mustapha Actor: Richardson
Role: Osmond Actor: Townsend
Role: Ali Actor: Cubitt
Role: Hunks Actor: FawcettJenny-Mrs Mountain
Role: FawcettJenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Poole
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Dermot Actor: Incledon
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Darby Actor: Munden
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell

Afterpiece Title: THE SICILIAN ROMANCE; or, The Apparition of the Cliffs

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Townsend, Munden, Powel, Thompson, Campbell, Abbot, Middleton//Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain, Miss Standen, Miss Morris. [Cast from text Q. Barker, 1794): Gerbin-Quick; Lindor-Townsend; Martin-Munden; Don Lope-Powel; Prior of the Convent-Thompson; Vincent-Campbell; Jaques-Abbot [in text: Farley]; Sancho-Cross; Ferrand, Marquis of Atranto-Middleton//Clara-Mrs Martyr; Alinda-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Miss Standen; The Lady-Miss Morris.] Prologue spoken by Middleton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Middleton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Gerbin Actor: Quick
Role: Lindor Actor: Townsend
Role: Martin Actor: Munden
Role: Don Lope Actor: Powel
Role: Prior of the Convent Actor: Thompson
Role: Vincent Actor: Campbell
Role: Jaques Actor: Abbot
Role: Sancho Actor: Cross
Role: Marquis of Atranto Actor: MiddletonClara-Mrs Martyr
Role: MiddletonClara Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Standen
Role: The Lady Actor: Miss Morris.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [altered by John Philip Kemble]: With new Scenes, Dresses, Decorations, and Machinery. In Act I, at the opening will be introduced, for the First Time a Battle between the Macedonians and the Persians. In Act IV, the Royal Banquet. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] The Scenes designed and painted by Marinari. The Dresses and Decorations by Johnston and Miss Rein. The Machinery by Cabanel. "[In the last scene] the expiring tone with which [Kemble] pronounces 'Cover me'; his shivering, when wrapt round in the imperial robes; his wan and wasted countenance; the manner of his labouriously drawing his legs together, and their aguish knocking when they meet, surpass all description" (Monthly Mirror, Jan. 1796, p. 180). Receipts: #375 2s. 6d. (306.14.6; 67.3.0; 1.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Characters by Kemble, Bensley, Palmer, Barrymore, C. Kemble, Caulfield, Whitfield, Maddocks, Benson, Packer, Trueman, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Powell, Miss Miller, Mrs Siddons. Cast from text (C. Lowndes, 1795): Alexander-Kemble; Clytus-Bensley; Cassander-Palmer; Lysimachus-Barrymore; Hephestion-C. Kemble; Polyperchon-Caulfield; Perdiccas-Whitfield; Thessalus-Maddocks; Eumenes-Benson; Aristander-Packer; Slave-Trueman; Sysigambis-Mrs Hopkins; Statira-Mrs Powell; Parisatis-Miss Miller; Roxana-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Kemble
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Cassander Actor: Palmer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Barrymore
Role: Hephestion Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Caulfield
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Whitfield
Role: Thessalus Actor: Maddocks
Role: Eumenes Actor: Benson
Role: Aristander Actor: Packer
Role: Slave Actor: Trueman
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Cast
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woodly Actor: Cooke
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Soufrance Actor: Benson
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Florella Actor: Sga Storace.

Song: In II: Alexander's Triumphal Entry into Babylon-; The Grand Chorus of Priests Youths Virgins-Bannister, Sedgwick, Dignum, Wathen, Welsh, Wentworth, Trueman, Cooke, Danby, Evans, Fisher, Master Welsh, Master DeCamp, Master Gregson, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Arne, Miss Mellon, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Boimaison, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Menage, Miss Jackson, Miss Granger, Miss Chatterley, Miss Wentworth, Mrs Butler

Event Comment: Benefit for Wild, prompter, and Mahon. Gazetteer, 26 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Wild, No. 20, Martlet-court, Bow-street, Covent-garden; of Mahon, No. 6, Paradise-street, Marybone. Mainpiece: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon. Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2, by-Richards]: The Music entirely new, composed by William? Bates. Receipts: #256 13s. 6d. (126.0.6; tickets: 130.13.0) (charge: #72 15s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Peile (1st appearance in that character); Clytus-Clarke; Hephestion-Whitefield; Lysimachus-Mahon; Cassander-Fearon; Thessalus-Thompson; Polyperchon-Booth; Roxana-Mrs Ward (1st appearance in that character); Parisatis-Mrs Whitefield; Sysigambis-Mrs Poussin; Statira-Mrs Hartley.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Peile
Role: Clytus Actor: Clarke
Role: Hephestion Actor: Whitefield
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Mahon
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Thessalus Actor: Thompson
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Booth
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Whitefield
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Hartley.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Daniel Purcell

Afterpiece Title: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office

Performance Comment: [Characters by Mattocks, Robson, Mahon, Wewitzer, Thompson, Stevens, Wilson, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Booth, Miss Brown. Cast from Airs, (no pub. 1777)]: Townley-Mattocks; Sharpley-Robson; O'Donnely-Mahon; Lumber-Wewitzer; Colonel Olive-Wilson; Miss Blond-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Olive-Mrs Booth, [in Airs: Mrs Pitt; Miss Olive-Miss Brown; Thompson; Stevens. Thompson; Stevens.
Cast
Role: Townley Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sharpley Actor: Robson
Role: O'Donnely Actor: Mahon
Role: Lumber Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Colonel Olive Actor: Wilson
Role: Miss Blond Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Olive Actor: Mrs Booth,
Role: Miss Olive Actor: Miss Brown

Dance: End: The Humours of New@Market with the Pony Races, as17770428

Song: End I: A Welcome to the Spring (composed by Dr Arne)-Mrs Farrell