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22514 results for: Keyword - Mrs Addison
We found 23320 matches on Performance Comments, 4319 matches on Event Comments, 4199 matches on Performance Title, 421 matches on Author, and 121 matches on Roles/Actors.

76
28 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Stevens; Lucius-Roberts; Sempronius-Walker; Juba-A. Hallam; Syphax-Chapman; Portius-Ryan; Marcus-Hale; Decius-Bridgwater; Marcia-Mrs Horton; Lucia-Mrs Buchanan .
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Buchanan
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Dance: As17341121

77
28 May 1735 @ Tottenham Court

Event Comment: Benefit Mr Perkins, who has unfortunately lost his Sight. At Lee's Great Theatrical Booth. Written by the late Mr Addison. The doors open at three; the play begins at five. [Perkins is the author of The Blind Man's Complaint in Gentleman's Magazine, September 1734.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Sir George-Freeman; Fantome-Stone; Tinsel-Turner; Vellum-Clarke; Butler-Harris; Gardener-Jones; Lady Trueman-Mrs Miller; Abigail-Mrs Clarke. With a Prologue, Written and Spoken by Mr Perkins, principally addressed to the Antient and Honourable Society of Free-Masons .
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Miller
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Clarke. With a Prologue, Written and Spoken by Mr Perkins, principally addressed to the Antient and Honourable Society of Free-Masons
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Song: The Apprentices, Wardens, and Masters Songs, to be sung by a worthy Brother

78
12 September 1738 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales [who were present]. Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s., 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Sempronius-Milward; Juba-Mills; Syphax-Cibber; Portius-Wright; Marcus-Mills; Lucius-Havard; Decius-Turbutt; Marcia-Mrs Giffard; Lucia-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Colombine Courtezan: Intermix'd with Songs

Performance Comment: Pierot-Poitier; Harlequin-Phillips; Spaniard-Beard; Colombine-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Clive.

79
03 October 1738 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. Mainpiece: Not Acted these Twenty Years. Written by the late J. Addison, Esq

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer; Or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Tinsel-Cibber; Sir George-Mills; Fantome-Wright; Lady Trueman-Mrs Butler; Vellum-Johnson; Abigail-Mrs Roberts; Gardener-Griffin; Butler-Macklin; Coachman-Winstone.
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Roberts
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Grand Volgi

Performance Comment: Noble Venetian-Livier; Italian Bravo-Turbutt; Miller-Pelling; Colombine-Miss Mann; Pierot-Macklin; Gardeners, Wives-Rector, Carney, Mrs Vallois, Miss Wilson; Mandarin Gormogons-Pelling, Baudouin, Rector, Carney; Chinese Guards-Wright, Leigh, Hough, Gray; Harlequin-Phillips.
Cast
Role: Wives Actor: Rector, Carney, Mrs Vallois, Miss Wilson

80
07 December 1738 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Delane; Sempronius-Walker; Juba-Hallam; Portius-Ryan; Marcus-Hale; Lucius-Roberts; Decius-Bridgwater; Marcia-Mrs Horton; Lucia-Mrs Stevens; Syphax-a Gentleman.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Stevens
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace

Cast
Role: Country Lasses Actor: Mrs Bullock, Miss Dancey, Mrs LeBrun.
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Graces Actor: Mrs Bullock, Miss Oates, Mrs LeBrun
Role: Doctor's Wife Actor: Mrs Kilby. With Scenes representing the exact Views of The Hermitage and Merlin's Cave, as taken from the Royal Gardens at Richmond.

81
20 November 1740 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By Command of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. For the Benefit of the Brave and Unfortunate Capt John Peddie, of the Prince of Orange, who, after defending his Ship, and saving her by the most Gallant Behaviour, against a Spanish Privateer, had the Misfortune to lose her, and all he had on Board, in the late Storm. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Addison. Pit and Boxes 5s. Galleries 2s. and 1s. Receipts: money #52 1s.; tickets #295 (Account Book); #350 (Rylands MS.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Delane; Juba-Hallam; Sempronius-Hale; Syphax-Rosco; Portius-Ryan; Marcus-Gibson; Decius-Bridgwater; Lucius-Roberts; Marcia-Mrs Horton; Lucia-Mrs Stevens.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Stevens.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Nancy

Cast
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Lampe.
Role: Mrs Modish Actor: Miss Brunette
Role: Mrs Bark Actor: Mrs Vincent

Dance: CComic Ballet-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; Wooden Shoe-Mechel

82
27 September 1743 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Delane; Juba-A Gentleman [Charles Jones-Winston MS.]; Sempronius-Giffard; Syphax-Bridges; Portius-W. Giffard; Marcus-Cross; Lucius-Winstone; Decius-Taswell; Marcia-Mrs Roberts; Lucia-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Mrs Egerton.
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Mrs Trippet Actor: Mrs King.

83
28 October 1743 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By the late Mr Addison. Benefit Capt Norton, late Commander of the Crawley Pink, who was taken the 18th of Sept. last, after a Gallant Engagement of Five Hours with Twelve Spanish privateers

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Portius-Ryan; Sempronius-Cashell; Juba-Hale; Lucius-Rosco; Syphax-Gibson; Marcus-Anderson; Decius-Ridout; Lucia-Mrs Stevens; Marcia-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Stevens
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Dance: II, V: As17431003

84
04 October 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece written by the late Mr Addison. [That Bridges doubled in the roles of Syphax and Sempronius seems to be born out by listing in both the advance notice and the bill of the day.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Delane; Juba-Giffard; Syphax-Bridges; Portius-Havard; Marcia-Mrs Giffard; Sempronius-Bridges; Marcus-Blakes; Lucius-Winstone; Decius-Woodburn; Lucia-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet.

85
31 January 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece an opera in two acts not acted these 6 years [see 24 March 1741]. The words by Mr Addison. The Music compos'd by Mr Arne

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Cast
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Afterpiece Title: Rosamond

Performance Comment: King-Lowe; Queen-Mrs Arne; Rosamond-Miss Young; Grideline-Mrs Sybilla; Page-Master Connell; Sir Trusty-Waltz.
Cast
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Arne
Role: Grideline Actor: Mrs Sybilla
Related Works
Related Work: Rosamond Author(s): Joseph Addison

86
09 November 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Addison. By Particular Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Delane; Syphax-L. Sparks; Sempronius-Berry; Juba-Mills; Portius-Havard; Marcus-Blakes; Lucius-Winstone; Decius-Woodburn; Lucia-Mrs Bennet; Marcia-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Debauchees

Cast
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Ridout

Dance: III: Mechel

Song: V: The Subscription-Lowe

87
22 November 1745 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Never acted there before. Written by the late Mr Addison, author of Cato

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer; Or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Sir George-Furnival; Tinsel-Kennedy; Fantome-Lee; Vellum-Paget; Butler-Cushing; Gardener-L. Hallam; Coachman-Julian; Lady Trueman-Mrs Bambridge; Abigail-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Charke.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Performance Comment: See17451111, but Sharp-Cushing; Kitty-Mrs Phillips.
Cast
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Phillips.

Song: Barlow

Dance: As17451018

88
09 December 1745 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Never perform'd there before. Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Paget; Sempronius-Furnival; Marcia-Mrs Bambridge; Juba-Cushing; Lucius-Julian; Decius-Dove; Portius-Blakey; Marcus-Lee; Lucia-Mrs Cushing.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Cushing.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Debauchees

Cast
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Phillips
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Cushing.

Dance: As17451028

Song: Brett

89
25 October 1754 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Addison not acted 10 years. [See 25 Nov. 1745.] Hiss'd much--Mr Pegna a linnen Draper at Charing Cross begun it (Cross). Receipts: #100 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Sir George Truman-Havard; Vellum-Yates; Tinsel-Woodward; Coachman-Philips; Fantome-Davies; Butler-Taswell; Gardner-Blakes; Abigail-Mrs Clive; Lady Truman-Mrs Pritchard.[Being the first time of their appearing in those characters i.e. the ladies].Being the first time of their appearing in those characters i.e. the ladies].
Cast
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Truman Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Dance: II, End: As17541022

90
03 October 1755 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Addison. At the Particular Desire of Several Persons of Quality. Afterpiece: By Desire. Receipts: #100 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Tinsel-Woodward; Vellum-Yates; Butler-Taswell; Gardner-Blakes; Lady Truman-Mrs Pritchard; Abigail-Mrs Clive; Sir George Truman-Havard; Fantome-Davies; Coachman-Philips.
Cast
Role: Lady Truman Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Fortunatus

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Woodward; Others-Johnson, Clough, Blakes, Miss Minors, Mrs Jefferson, Miss Haughton.
Cast
Role: Others Actor: Johnson, Clough, Blakes, Miss Minors, Mrs Jefferson, Miss Haughton.

91
24 April 1786 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Quick. Mainpiece: Altered from Shirley. Never acted here. With proper Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. [Epilogue by Edward Topham (European Magazine, May 1786, p. 368).] Afterpiece: In 2 Acts; written by Addison. Public Advertiser, 29 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Quick, No. 99, High Holborn. Receipts: #281 17s. 6d. (153/14/6; 4/4/0; tickets: 123/19/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bird In A Cage; Or, Money Works Wonders

Performance Comment: Philenzo-Wroughton; Duke of Mantua-Hull; Fulvio-Gardner; Ambassador-Helme; Grutti-Wewitzer; Dondolo-Palmer; Perenotto-Cubitt; Carlo-Swords; Orpiano-Thompson; Guards-Stevens, Bates, Painter, &c; Morello-Edwin; Bonamico-Quick; Donella (with singing')-Mrs Martyr; Cassiana-Miss Platt; Katherina-Miss Stuart; Mardona-Mrs Swords; Fidelia-Miss Rowson; Eugenia-Mrs Wells. New Occasional Epilogue spoken by Mrs Wells .
Cast
Role: Donella Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mardona Actor: Mrs Swords
Role: Eugenia Actor: Mrs Wells. New Occasional Epilogue spoken by Mrs Wells

Afterpiece Title: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Sir G. Trueman-Farren; Tinsel-Palmer; Fantom-Cubitt; Butler-Swords; Coachman-Stevens; Vellum-Quick; Abigail-Mrs Pitt; Lady Trueman-Mrs Bates .
Cast
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Bates
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece a Grand Dana of Ladies [performers not listed]; End of mainpiece The Drunken Sailor Reclaim'd [performers not listed, but see17860304

92
31 March 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: As17211228, but Lucius-Corey; Marcia-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

93
07 March 1733 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: The Words by the late Mr Addison. And new set to Musick after the Italian manner by Mr Arne Jr. With New Scenes and Dresses. 5s., 3s., 2s., 1s. 6d. 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rosamond

Performance Comment: King-Mrs Barbier; Sir Trusty-Leveridge; Page-Master Arne who never yet appeared in public; Messenger-Corse; 1st Angel-Master Arne; 2d Angel-Corse; Queen-Miss Jones; Rosamond-Miss Arne; Grideline-Miss Chambers.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mrs Barbier
Related Works
Related Work: Rosamond Author(s): Joseph Addison

94
01 March 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author of the Farce. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Addison. Afterpiece: Taken from Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: As17240914, but Lucia-Mrs Grace .
Cast
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Grace
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: A Cure for a Scold

Performance Comment: As17350225 And an Epilogue by Mrs Clive .
Cast
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cross

95
20 September 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Sempronius-Mills; Juba-W. Mills; Syphax-Cibber; Portius-Milward; Lucius-Winstone; Decius-Boman; Marcia-Mrs Thurmond; Lucia-Miss Holliday; Marcus-the Gentleman who performed Ozman in Zara .
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Colombine Courtezan

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Clive

Music: Select Pieces

96
27 October 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq. [For an essay on the state of the drama, see Daily Advertiser, 27 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Sempronius-Mills; Juba-W. Mills; Syphax-Cibber; Portius-Milward; Marcus-Este; Lucius-Berry; Decius-Winstone; Marcia-Mrs Thurmond; Lucia-Miss Holliday.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Cast
Role: Ballad Singers Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Pritchard.

97
08 September 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq. Egerton 2320. Receipts: #62. A dam'd stink this Night by a Vaults being Emptied in Vinegar yard

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Sempronius-Milward; Juba-Mills; Syphax-Cibber; Decius-Turbutt; Marcus-Hill; Portius-Wright; Lucius-Havard; Lucia-Miss Holliday; Marcia-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: Lucy-Mrs Clive; Blister-Harper; Coupee-Mechlin; Goodwill-Turbutt; Thomas-Raftor; Quaver-Beard.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive

98
28 November 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Not acted these 2 years. Written by Addison. Receipts: #98 19s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer; Or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Tinsel-Dodd; Sir George Trueman-Aickin; Vellum-Parsons; Fantome-Packer; Gardener (1st time)-Baker; Butler-Baddeley; Coachman-Moody; Lady Trueman-Mrs Hopkins; Abigail-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Hotel

Cast
Role: Tabby Actor: Mrs Wrighten

Dance: In: The Irish Fair, as17761031

99
13 December 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of King Lear, advertised on playbill of 12 Dec.] Afterpiece: In three Acts, taken from Addison. Powell: Drummer rehearsed at 10; Cherokee (business) at 11; Cherokee (dialogue & music) at 12. Receipts: #247 0s. 6d. (165.4.6; 76.13.6; 5.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Sir George Trueman-Wroughton; Tinsel-R. Palmer; Fantome-Whitfield; Vellum-Dodd; Butler-Hollingsworth; Coachman-Moody; Gardener-Suett; Lady Trueman-Mrs Goodall; Abigail-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Goodall
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

100
01 December 1750 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: A Tragi-Comi-Pastoral Farce not acted these 5 years. [See 13 Nov. 1746.] Tomorrow Othello. The Part of Othello by Barry, Desdemona by Mrs Cibber

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Portius-Ryan; Marcus-Lacey; Juba-Gibson; Sempronius-Sparks; Lucius-Anderson; Syphax-Ridout; Decius-Bridgwater; Lucia-Mrs Vincent; Marcia-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It