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We found 23430 matches on Performance Comments, 4310 matches on Performance Title, 4285 matches on Event Comments, 2240 matches on Roles/Actors, and 95 matches on Author.

1
06 May 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Baker, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones. Mainpiece: By Partiuclar Desire. Afterpiece: For the last time this season. None admitted behind scenes. [Public Advertiser assigns two parts (Bridget and Dame Kitely) to Mrs Baker. Questionable.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Performance Comment: As17650412 but Young Knowell-Dyer; Dame Kitely-Mrs Baker, 1st time.
Cast
Role: Young Knowell Actor: Dyer
Role: Dame Kitely Actor: Mrs Baker, 1st time.
Role: Old Knowell Actor: Sparks
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Bridge Actor: Miss Vincent.
Role: Kitely Actor: Smith
Role: Old Knowel Actor: Sparks
Role: Young Knowel Actor: Dyer
Role: Welbred Actor: Mattocks
Role: Bobadil Actor: Woodward
Role: Mas Stephen Actor: Shuter
Role: Clement Actor: Lewis
Role: Mathew Actor: Hayes
Role: Brainworm Actor: Dunstall
Role: Downright Actor: Walker
Role: Cash Actor: Perry
Role: Formal Actor: Costollo
Role: Cob Actor: Buck
Role: Cob's Wife Actor: Mrs Pitt

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

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

Dance: End: Rural Love, as17641212

2
21 April 1758 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles, Mrs Baker, Miss Young. Receipts: #47 0s. 6d. Charges: #63. Deficiency of #5 6s. 6d. apiece covered by income from tickets: Miles #51 3s. (boxes 79; pit 161; gallery 71); Mrs Baker, #36 16s. (boxes 60; pit 99; gallery 62); Miss Younger, #28 19s. (boxes 17; pit 112; gallery 79). Rec'd #16 8s. 3d. being overcharge for Taxes, &c. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral

Performance Comment: As17570928, but Kate Matchlock-Wignel; Fardingale-Mrs Green; Tattleaid-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Wignel
Role: Fardingale Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Hardy Actor: Ridout
Role: Brumpton Actor: Anderson
Role: Campley Actor: Dyer
Role: Puzzle Actor: Marten
Role: Tom Actor: Collins
Role: Cabinet Actor: White
Role: Trusty Actor: Gibson
Role: Sable Actor: Arthur
Role: Trim Actor: Shuter, in which
Role: Swagger Actor: Barrington
Role: Tatter Actor: Bencraft
Role: Rag Actor: Bennet
Role: Matchlock Actor: Redman
Role: Bumpkin Actor: R. Smith
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Farmer Actor: Arthur.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze.

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Miles; IV: Drunken Peasant with Peasant-Miles; Clown-Bennet

Song: III: A new song composed by Arne, Miss Young

3
28 April 1760 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles, Mrs Baker, Miss Young. Tickets delivered out by Miss Ferguson will be taken. Receipts: #7 15s. 4d. covered by income from tickets. @Tickets Miles Box 15@Pit 178@Gallery 62@Value #36 13s.@Tickets Mrs Baker Box 86@Pit 124@Gallery 67@Value #46 16s.@Tickets Miss Young Box 18@Pit 75@Gallery 80@Value #23 15s.@Tickets Miss Ferguson Box 9@Pit 57@Gallery 39@Value #14 14s.@Total Box 128@Pit 434@Gallery 248@Value #121 12s.@ Paid Rich on account #21. Paid Meares 3s. [The house is now running a deficit of #371.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Wit Without Money

Performance Comment: As17600109, but Lucy-Miss Young; Isabella-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Young
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Valentine Actor: Smith
Role: Francisco Actor: Ridout
Role: Hairbrain Actor: Wignel
Role: Fountain Actor: Anderson
Role: Belmour Actor: Davis
Role: Lovegood Actor: Gibson
Role: Lanc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Shorthose Actor: Shuter
Role: Merchant Actor: Marten
Role: Ralph Actor: Bennet
Role: Humphrey Actor: Holtom
Role: Roger Actor: Costollo
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Farmer Actor: Buck
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze
Role: Concluding with a Country Dance Actor:
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Dawson.

Song: II, IV: A Song-Miss Brent

Dance: III: The Drunken Peasant-Miles, with Clown - Bennet

4
26 April 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Baker. Charges #65 18s. Balance to Mrs Baker #38 6d. plus #49 8s. in Tickets (Box 82; Pit 140; Gallery 79). Receipts: #103 18s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Cast
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Hull, 1st time.
Role: Orestes Actor: Powell
Role: Pylades Actor: Perry
Role: Phoenix Actor: Gardner
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Cleone Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Bellamy.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Performance Comment: As17680416 but Sally-Mrs Baker; Hornpipe-_.
Cast
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: After the Original dance a Hornpipe Actor: Mas. Blurton, 1st time.
Role: Sailor Actor: DuBellamy.
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: To conclude with the Original Dance in the Actor: Arnauld, Mrs Thompson.

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. As17680416

Cast
Role: Jack in Distress Actor: Fishar
Role: Landlady Actor: Miles
Role: Milk@woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: A Double Hornpipe Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere.

5
27 April 1770 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Baker. Charges #64 15s. 6d. Deficit to Mrs Baker #5 5s. 6d., covered by #50 1s. from tickets (Box 62; Pit 149; Gallery 122) (Account Book). Receipts: #59 10s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: As17700326 but Margery-Miss Valois; Rosetta-Mrs Baker, first time; Dance-.
Cast
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Rosetta Actor: Mrs Baker, first time
Role: Dance Actor: .
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Shuter
Role: Hawthorne Actor: Reinhold
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Gibson
Role: Eustace Actor: Dyer
Role: Hodge Actor: Dunstall
Role: Marjorie Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Deborah Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: With a Dance Actor: incidental to the Opera.
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Barnshaw.

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Morris
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Quick
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Ogilvie.

Ballet: II: The Wapping Landlady. Double Hornpipe, As17700420

Cast
Role: Jack Actor: Fishar
Role: Landlady Actor: Miles
Role: Orange Woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: Double Hornpipe Actor:

6
02 October 1759 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: KKing did Tom (Well) Mrs Clive being taken ill-Mrs Abington did Phillis & I borrow Mrs Baker from Rich to do Lucinda. Receipts: #130 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Fleetwood1st time; Myrtle-Palmer; Sir John-Burton; Sealand-Havard; Cimberton-Philips; Humphrey-Blakes; Daniel-Vaughan; Tom-King (from Dublin); Phyllis-Mrs Abington; Lucinda-Mrs Baker (from cg); Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cross; Isabella-Mrs Bennet; Indiana-Mrs Cibber; In Act II Singing-Miss Young.
Cast
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Fleetwood1st time
Role: Myrtle Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir John Actor: Burton
Role: Sealand Actor: Havard
Role: Cimberton Actor: Philips
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Tom Actor: King
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: In Act II Singing Actor: Miss Young.

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Macklin.

7
01 May 1724 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: As17231025, but Lovemore-Wilks; Cunningham-Mills; Sir Peter-Johnson; Barnaby-Norris; Merryman-Penkethman; Clodpole-Miller; Lady Laycock-Mrs Baker; Lady Pride-Mrs Willis; Philadelphia-Mrs Younger; Damaris-Miss Tenoe; Prudence-Mrs Heron; And an Epilogue-Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Cast
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Damaris Actor: Miss Tenoe
Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: And an Epilogue Actor: Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.

Dance: As17240316

8
30 April 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Baker. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: As17241019, but Duke-Watson; Juan-Thurmond; Clara-Mrs Heron; Altea-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Watson
Role: Juan Actor: Thurmond
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Wilks
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Leon Actor: Mills
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Harper
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Old Woman Actor: Norris.

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Roger-Miller; Sir Humphrey-Shepard; Statue-Hallam; Squire Thomas-Johnson; Jonas-Cibber Jr; Peter-Norris; Steward-Oats; Kitty-Mrs Tenoe; Cicily-Mrs Baker; Dorcas-Mrs Willis; Joyce-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: Roger Actor: Miller
Role: Sir Humphrey Actor: Shepard
Role: Statue Actor: Hallam
Role: Squire Thomas Actor: Johnson
Role: Jonas Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Peter Actor: Norris
Role: Steward Actor: Oats
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Tenoe
Role: Cicily Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Joyce Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.

Dance: Mrs Booth, Thurmond, Topham, Boval, Miss Tenoe, Mrs Walter, Miss Robinson, Young Rainton; Myrtillo-

9
09 May 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for White & Mrs Baker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Ross; Lysimachus-White; Clytus-Sparks; Hephestion-Dyer; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Tindal; Aristander-Perry; Perdicas-Gardner; Thessalus-Anderson; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Vincent; Statira-Mrs Ward; Roxana-Mrs Baker; Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Lysimachus Actor: White
Role: Clytus Actor: Sparks
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Tindal
Role: Aristander Actor: Perry
Role: Perdicas Actor: Gardner
Role: Thessalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three Members Actor: Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.

Dance: II: The Dutch Skippers, as17640505; IV: A Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; End: The Cudgell'd Husband, as17640502, but with Miss Wilford

10
29 April 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles, Mrs Green and Mrs Baker. None admitted behind Scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17650325 but Nurse-Mrs Green(, 1st time); Minuet-Mas. King (scholar to Mr Miles, his 1st appearance on any stage), Miss Valois; Solemn Dirge-Miss _Poitier. [Masquerade Dance and Funeral Procession same.]Masquerade Dance and Funeral Procession same.]
Cast
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Minuet Actor: Mas. King
Role: Solemn Dirge Actor: Miss _Poitier.
Role: Capulet Actor: Sparks.
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Minuet Actor: Fichar, Miss Wilford
Role: Romeo Actor: Ross
Role: Fryar Lawerence Actor: Hull
Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
Role: Benvolio Actor: Davies
Role: Paris Actor: Perry
Role: Escalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Tibalt Actor: Bennet
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: a Masquerade Dance Actor: proper to the Play
Role: Additional scene of Funeral Procession of Julie Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Miss Poitier, Miss Miller, Legg, Baker, Dibdin, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Performance Comment: As17650330 but Sally-Mrs Baker, 1st time; Dorcas-Mrs Green.
Cast
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Baker, 1st time
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Sailor Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Dancing Actor: Miss Twist, Miss Pitt, Miss Daw.

Dance: III: A Scotch Dance-Mas. King, Miss Pitt; IV: The Drunken Peasant-Miles, Clown-Bennet; End: A Hornpipe-Mas. King

Cast
Role: The Drunken Peasant Actor: Miles, Clown-Bennet
Role: Clown Actor: Bennet
Role: A Hornpipe Actor: Mas. King.

11
14 May 1717 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Baker. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Written by Beaumont and Fletcher

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: As17161025, but Margareta-Mrs Horton; Cacafogo-Leigh; Old Woman-Norris; Alithea-Mrs Baker; With a New Prologue-Miss Lindar; And an Epilogue-Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Cast
Role: Margareta Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Leigh
Role: Old Woman Actor: Norris
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: With a New Prologue Actor: Miss Lindar
Role: And an Epilogue Actor: Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Role: Captain Actor: Wilks
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Leon Actor: Mills.

Song: As17170204; particularly Comic Songs-Mrs Willis

Dance: As17161210

12
01 May 1756 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Baker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: As17551204, but Indiaman-_; Lady-Miss Davis; Sylvia-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Davis
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Atall Actor: Dyer
Role: Clerimont Actor: Ridout
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collins
Role: Bolus Actor: Wignel
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Redman
Role: Strut Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Officer Actor: White
Role: Finder Actor: Cushing
Role: Supple Actor: Holthom
Role: Indiaman Actor: Bennet
Role: Page Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Marten
Role: Old Atall Actor: Dunstall
Role: Careless Actor: Smith
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Situp Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Chinawoman Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Farmer Actor: Bencraft
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: LaLauze
Role: To conclude with a Comic Dance Actor: Granier, Mrs Granier.

Dance: II: Drunken Peasant-Miles; Clown-Bennet; IV: Fingalian Dance, as17551126

13
18 April 1771 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Baker. Mainpiece: By Desire. Tickets deliver'd for Artaxerxes will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: George Barnwell

Cast
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Younger.
Role: George Actor: Wroughton.
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Bensley, first time
Role: Truman Actor: Perry
Role: Uncle Actor: Hull
Role: Blunt Actor: Cushing
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Ward
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Mattocks, first time
Role: Singing Actor: DuBellamy.

Afterpiece Title: True Blue

Performance Comment: As17701112, but Principal Parts-Mrs _Mattocks, Mrs Baker; and the +Dance-Fishar instead of Aldridge.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Mrs _Mattocks, Mrs Baker
Role: Dance Actor: Fishar instead of Aldridge.
Role: The Dance Actor: Aldridge.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Barnshaw
Role: Merlin Actor: Legg
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Doctor Actor: Banks
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Reinhold, first time
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Mattocks, Reinhold, Baker, Mrs Mattocks
Role: The Dance Actor: Aldridge.
Role: Merlin Actor: Legg
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Doctor Actor: Banks
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.

14
05 May 1720 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Baker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Mode

Performance Comment: As17191003, but Lady Townly-Mrs Baker; Epilogue-Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Cast
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Epilogue Actor: Penkethman riding on an Ass.
Role: Sir Fopling Actor: Cibber
Role: Dorimant Actor: Wilks
Role: Old Bellair Actor: Penkethman
Role: Medley Actor: Mills
Role: Loveit Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Pert Actor: Mrs Bicknell.

Dance: Mrs Booth, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Tenoe, Lallie's Scholar, Miss Lindar

15
05 May 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Baker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: As17210309 but Lady Darling-Mrs Baker; Smugler-Johnson; Beau Clincher-Penkethman; Young Clincher-Miller; Dicky-Norris.
Cast
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Smugler Actor: Johnson
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Penkethman
Role: Young Clincher Actor: Miller
Role: Dicky Actor: Norris.
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Parly Actor: Miss Tenoe.
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Wilks
Role: Colonel Standard Actor: Mills
Role: Smuggler Actor: Johnson
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Booth

Dance: Desnoyer, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock, Miss Tenoe, Miss Smith

16
03 May 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Mode

Performance Comment: As17261013, but Shoemaker-Miller; Lady Townly-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Sir Fopling Actor: Cibber
Role: Dorimant Actor: Wilks
Role: Medley Actor: Mills
Role: Old Bellair Actor: Harper
Role: Young Bellair Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Mrs Loveit Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Pert Actor: Miss Tenoe.

Afterpiece Title: The Strolers

Performance Comment: As17270419 but Fidelia-Miss Lindar; Mrs Buskin-Mrs Sherborn.
Cast
Role: Fidelia Actor: Miss Lindar
Role: Mrs Buskin Actor: Mrs Sherborn.
Role: Buskin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bindover Actor: Griffin
Role: Carbine Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Macahone Actor: Miller
Role: Spangle Actor: Corey
Role: Truncheon Actor: Shepard
Role: Betty Kimbow Actor: Harper

Music: Between Acts: Select Pieces-

Dance: TTurkish Dance-Lally, Essex; Country Lass-Miss Robinson; Pastoral-Boval, Mrs Brett

17
25 April 1755 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Bencraft and Mrs Baker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17550404 but Full cast as of 3 March, but Bernardo-R. Smith; Ophelia-Mrs Baker first time.
Cast
Role: Bernardo Actor: R. Smith
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Baker first time.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Murphy first time
Role: King Actor: Sparks
Role: Horatio Actor: Ridout
Role: Ghost Actor: Ryan
Role: Laertes Actor: Dyer
Role: Ostrick Actor: Cibber
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Shuter, Stoppelaer
Role: Polonius Actor: Arthur
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Lowe
Role: Gripe Actor: Collins
Role: Jeremy Actor: R. Smith
Role: Fanfaron Actor: Holtom
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Young
Role: O'Blunder Actor: Barrington.

Dance: CComic Dance-Poitier Jr, Mlle Capdeville

18
17 May 1759 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Dickinson (First Gallery Office Keeper). We borrow'd Mrs Baker for Maria (Cross). Receipts: #190 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Performance Comment: As17590106, but Thorogood-Davies; Maria-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Thorogood Actor: Davies
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Holland
Role: Trueman Actor: Blakes
Role: Uncle Actor: Burton
Role: Blunt Actor: Mozeen
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Millwood Actor: Miss Haughton.

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Cast
Role: a Minuet Actor: Leviez, Miss Macklin.
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Minuet in character Actor: Miss Macklin.
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Macklin.

Song: I: Beard

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Walker; IV: A Comic Dance-Giorgi, Sga Lucchi;

19
22 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Baker. The Citizen oblig'd to be deferr'd, on account of the Indisposition of Woodward. Charges #66 6s. 6d. Profit to Mrs Baker #21 12s., plus #112 11s. from tickets (Box 172; Pit 359; Gallery 157). Paid Buxton & Enderby (oyl merchants) #238 1s.; Bellamy & Settree (mercers) #36 10s. Receipts: #87 18s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17740106, but Polly-Miss Brown, first time; Hornpipe-Miss Besford; Lucy-Miss Dayes; Mat-Baker.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brown, first time
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Besford
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Dayes
Role: Mat Actor: Baker.
Role: Polly announced as for the last this season Actor: Miss Catley.
Role: Macheath Actor: Mattocks
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Twist.

Afterpiece Title: The Commissary

Cast
Role: Commissary Actor: Quick
Role: Young Loveit Actor: Davis
Role: Simon Actor: Fox
Role: Isaac Fungus Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Loveit Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Dolly Actor: Miss Helme
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Mrs Mechlin Actor: Mrs Gardner.

Monologue: Interlude.True Blue. As 12 April

20
07 October 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: TThe Distrest Mother oblig'd to be deferr'd because of Indisposition of Mrs Yates. Receipts: #74 1s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mahon; Peachum-Shuter; Lockit-Dunstall; Filch-Holtom; Mat@o@Mint-Baker; Lucy-Mrs Baker; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Vincent; Jenny Diver-Miss Ogilvie; Diana Trapes-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Green; Polly-Mrs Pinto; With Hornpipe-Miss Twist; a Country Dance-the characters of the opera.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mahon
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Miss Ogilvie
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Pinto
Role: With Hornpipe Actor: Miss Twist
Role: a Country Dance Actor: the characters of the opera.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Citizen-Woodward; Old Philpot-Shuter; Sir Jasper-Dunstall; Young Wilding-Dyer; Beaufort-Baker; Quildrive-Perry; Maria-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Citizen Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Dunstall
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Dyer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Baker
Role: Quildrive Actor: Perry
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Dance: II: A Comic Dance-Arnauld, Miss Capon

21
15 October 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire, Afterpiece: By Desire. [Mrs Copin's name spelled Copen until 12 Nov.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Beard; Peachum-Shuter; Lockit-Dunstall; Filch-Holtom; Player-Anderson; Beggar-Bennet; Mat@o@Mint-Baker; Lucy-Mrs Baker; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Stephens; Diana Trapes-Mrs Copen; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Green; Polly-Miss Brent; Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; Country Dance-characters in the opera.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copen
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the opera.

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Apprentice-Woodward; Wingate-Dunstall; Gargle-Anderson; Scotchman-Bennet; Irishman-Barrington; Catchpole-Buck; Simon-Cushing; Watchman-Weller; Porter-Gardner; President-Perry; Three members-Holtom, Murden, Mas. Morgan; Charlotte-Mrs Evans.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three members Actor: Holtom, Murden, Mas. Morgan
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.

Dance: II: The Venetian Gardeners, as17650925

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21 April 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Poitier. Afterpiece: Alter'd from Addison. The Music entirely new set by Mr Arnold. [Original three acts reduced to two.] To be performed for this night only. Charges #75 14s. [Profit to Mrs Thompson #59 7s. 6d. plus #48 9s. from tickets (Box 135; Pit 98) (Account Book). As indicated by the name Mrs Thompson in the Account Book, Miss Poitier was already married by this time, although she does not appear in the Bills under the name Mrs Thompson until 16 Sept. 1767. She was first married to Vernon, the singer at Drury Lane.] Receipts: #135 1s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens

Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith, 1st time
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Mattocks, 1st time
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Rosamond

Performance Comment: Parts-Mattocks, Dibdin, Miss Poitier, Mrs Baker, Miss Potts, Mrs Pinto. King-Mattocks; Sir Trusty-Dibdin; Queen-Miss Poitier; Gridline-Mrs Baker; Rosamond-Mrs Pinto (Genest V, 135); [The Edition of 1767 suggests Sir Trusty-$Morrice;] Page-Miss Potts.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Mattocks, Dibdin, Miss Poitier, Mrs Baker, Miss Potts, Mrs Pinto. King-Mattocks
Role: King Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sir Trusty Actor: Dibdin
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Gridline Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Rosamond Actor: Mrs Pinto
Role: The Edition of 1767 suggests Sir Trusty Actor: Morrice
Role: Page Actor: Miss Potts.

23
06 January 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not performed these ten years. [See 12 Jan. 1758.] Paid Sarah Griffith a Bill for Green Wreaths 16s. Paid Mrs Paddick a Bill for cleaning Feathers #1 (Account Book). Receipts: #198 15s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Cast
Role: Jessamin Actor: Morgan.
Role: Dick Actor: Smith
Role: Brass Actor: Woodward
Role: Moneytrap Actor: Shuter
Role: Gripe Actor: Dunstall
Role: Clip Actor: Redman
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Flippanta Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Cloggit Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Lessingham.

Afterpiece Title: Orpheus and Eurydice, with the Metamorphoses of Harlequin

Performance Comment: Orpheus-Mattocks; Rhodope-Mrs Thompson; 1st Nymph (Follower of Eurydice)-Miss Valois; Harlequin-Miles; Pantaloon-Banks; Squire Gawky-Morgan; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Copin; Goody Gurton-Wignell; Clown (Drudge)-Morris; Cook-Baker; Porter-Quick; Dwarf-Miss Ford; Rural Swain-Arnauld; 2nd Nymph-Miss Valois; Colombine-Mrs Dyer; Eurydice-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Orpheus Actor: Mattocks
Role: Rhodope Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: 1st Nymph Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Banks
Role: Squire Gawky Actor: Morgan
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Goody Gurton Actor: Wignell
Role: Clown Actor: Morris
Role: Cook Actor: Baker
Role: Porter Actor: Quick
Role: Dwarf Actor: Miss Ford
Role: Rural Swain Actor: Arnauld
Role: 2nd Nymph Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Baker.

24
26 December 1772 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Pantomime reviv'd not acted these 8 years. [See 17 May 1765.] Paid Mrs Topsham for Women's cloaths as per bill #24 (Account Book). Receipts: #228 5s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: As17721021, but Mariana-Mrs Bulkley.
Cast
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Role: Miser Actor: Shuter
Role: Frederick Actor: Wroughton
Role: Clerimont Actor: Hull
Role: James Actor: Cushing
Role: Taylor Actor: Quick
Role: Ramilie Actor: Dyer
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Green

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Sorcerer

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Lewes; Pantaloon-Morris; Clown-Cushing; Colombine-Miss Twist; The Witches-Mattocks, Miss Wewitzer, Legg, Baker, Owenson, Fox, Miss Valois, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones; Shepherd-DuBellamy; Shepherdess-Miss Wewitzer; Pluto-Reinhold; Proserpine-Mrs Baker; The Dances-Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Mas. Blurton, Miss Besford.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Morris
Role: Clown Actor: Cushing
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Twist
Role: The Witches Actor: Mattocks, Miss Wewitzer, Legg, Baker, Owenson, Fox, Miss Valois, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones
Role: Shepherd Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Pluto Actor: Reinhold
Role: Proserpine Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: The Dances Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Mas. Blurton, Miss Besford.

25
20 April 1754 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bland. Afterpiece: Not played for 12 years. [See 14 May 1742.] Tickets deliver'd for Tamerlane for 21 March will be taken

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Antony-Barry; Dolabella-Smith; Cleopatra-Mrs Bland, 1st time; Alexas-Dyer; Ventidius-Sparks; Serapion-Marten; Myris-Redman; Octavia-Mrs Elmy; Iras-Miss Mullart; Charmion-Mrs Pitt.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Barry
Role: Dolabella Actor: Smith
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Bland, 1st time
Role: Alexas Actor: Dyer
Role: Ventidius Actor: Sparks
Role: Serapion Actor: Marten
Role: Myris Actor: Redman
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Iras Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Charmion Actor: Mrs Pitt.

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performance Comment: Combrush-Mrs Bland, 1st time, and by desire; Crylove-Baker; Muckworm-Collins; Sapskull-Cushing; Slango-Stevens; Blunder-Dunstall; Arabella-Mrs Baker.
Cast
Role: Combrush Actor: Mrs Bland, 1st time, and by desire
Role: Crylove Actor: Baker
Role: Muckworm Actor: Collins
Role: Sapskull Actor: Cushing
Role: Slango Actor: Stevens
Role: Blunder Actor: Dunstall
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Baker.

Dance: LLes Charboniers, as17540307