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We found 23363 matches on Performance Comments, 4367 matches on Event Comments, 4201 matches on Performance Title, 300 matches on Author, and 52 matches on Roles/Actors.

351
23 November 1758 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess; Or, The History Of Dioclesian

Performance Comment: Diocles-Ross; Charinus-Sparks; Maximinian-Smith; Cosroe-Clarke; Aper-Gibson; Camurius-Anderson; Niger-Ridout; Persian Ambassador-Davis; Geta-Shuter; Suitors-Collins, Costollo, Stoppelaer; Countrymen-Dunstall, Barrington; Aurelia-Mrs Vincent; Drusilla-Miss Nossiter; Cassana-Mrs Stephens; Delphia-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Diocles Actor: Ross
Role: Charinus Actor: Sparks
Role: Maximinian Actor: Smith
Role: Cosroe Actor: Clarke
Role: Aper Actor: Gibson
Role: Camurius Actor: Anderson
Role: Niger Actor: Ridout
Role: Persian Ambassador Actor: Davis
Role: Geta Actor: Shuter
Role: Suitors Actor: Collins, Costollo, Stoppelaer
Role: Countrymen Actor: Dunstall, Barrington
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Drusilla Actor: Miss Nossiter
Role: Cassana Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Delphia Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Sultan (a Masque)

Performance Comment: Zaida-a Gentlewoman Mrs Abegg, who never appeared before.
Cast
Role: Zaida Actor: a Gentlewoman Mrs Abegg, who never appeared before.

Dance: The Original Dances-Delaistre, Granier, Lucas, Leppie, Dumai, Desse, Rochford, Gosly, Mlle Capdeville, Miss Hilliard, Mrs Granier, Mrs Viviez, Mrs Leppie, Mrs Jansolin, Miss Dawson, Mrs Dulies, Miss Vallois; and several New Songs adapted to the Opera, set by Arne-Lowe, Mattocks, Legg, Baker, Mrs Lampe, Miss Young

352
17 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess

Performance Comment: Diocles (elected Co-Emperor of Rome)-Lewis; Maximinian (Emperor of Rome)-Whitfield; Charinus (Emperor of Rome)-Hull; Cosroe (King of Persia)-Clarke; Niger-Davies; Geta-Quick; Drusilla (Niece to the Prophetess)-Mrs Kemble; Aurelia (Sister to the Emperor)-Mrs Inchbald; Delphia (the Prophetess)-Mrs Bates .
Cast
Role: Actor:
Role: iocles Actor: Lewis
Role: Maximinian Actor: Whitfield
Role: Charinus Actor: Hull
Role: Cosroe Actor: Clarke
Role: Niger Actor: Davies
Role: Geta Actor: Quick
Role: Drusilla Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Delphia Actor: Mrs Bates
Related Works
Related Work: The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: A Jubilee in Commemoration of Handel and Shakespeare

Performance Comment: Scene I. As Scene I, 27 Apr., but Collins's Ode spoken by Kemble; The Smiling Dawn by Mrs Martyr; omitted: Overture. Scene II. Grand Procession, as17840507 .
Cast
Role: Marcourt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Kitchen Actor: Thompson
Role: Frankly Actor: Davies
Role: Cross Actor: Fearon
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Sally Actor: A Very Young Lady, the same that performed it in the Haymarket
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Mars Actor: Reinhold
Role: Apollo Actor: Davies
Role: Joe Actor: Brett
Role: Poor Vulcan Actor: Quick
Role: Grace Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Maudlin Actor: Mrs Martyr

Afterpiece Title: The Election

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Brett, Davies; Mrs Webb, Mrs Martyr. [Text (no pub., 1784) lists the parts: Bob Perdix, Neighbour, Suckbribe, Pergameny [no women's parts]] .

353
14 May 1799 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Miss Betterton. 2nd piece [1st time; P 1]. Receipts: #267 1s. 6d. (139.17.6; 5.1.0; tickets: 122.3.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17981215, but Macbeth-Betterton; Lady Macbeth-Miss Betterton (1st appearance in that charactyr); Officer-_; Murderers-_.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Betterton
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Miss Betterton
Role: Macduff Actor: Pope
Role: Duncan Actor: Hull
Role: Banquo Actor: Murray
Role: Malcolm Actor: Clarke
Role: Lenox Actor: Whitfield
Role: Donalbaine Actor: Simmons
Role: Doctor Actor: Waddy
Role: Seward Actor: Davenport
Role: Seyton Actor: Thompson
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Rees
Role: Officer Actor: Klanert
Role: Murderers Actor: Claremont, Abbot
Role: Witches Actor: Munden, Emery, Rees
Role: Hecate Actor: Townsend
Role: Waiting Gentlewoman Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: The Tars of Old England; or, Humours of Greenwich Fair

Performance Comment: Black Ey'd Susan-Incledon; The Snug Little Island-Townsend; A Hornpipe-Master Betterton (1st appearance); Rule Britannia-, as17990503.
Cast
Role: Black Ey'd Susan Actor: Incledon
Role: The Snug Little Island Actor: Townsend
Role: A Hornpipe Actor: Master Betterton
Role: Rule Britannia Actor: , as17990503.
Role: All Hands to the Anchor Actor: Fawcett
Role: Yo Heave Ho Actor: Townsend
Role: The Sailor's Journal Actor: Incledon
Role: True Courage Actor: Townsend
Role: Brave Betty] Actor: Johnstone
Role: Fat Dolly the Cook Actor: Munden
Role: With a jolly full Bottle Actor:
Role: Muns Actor: Fawcett
Role: Jack Connor Actor: Betterton
Role: Lord Edmond Actor: Mansel
Role: Father Frank Actor: Waddy
Role: Frill Actor: Farley
Role: Tough Actor: Rees
Role: Dowdle Actor: Munden
Role: Rachael Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Adelaide Actor: Miss Chapman.
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Johnstone, Munden, Fawcett, Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Street
Role: With a jolly full bottle Actor:
Role: Boxing the Compass Actor: Fawcett
Role: Young William Actor: , the melody by Incledon
Role: Four and Twenty Fidlers Actor: Munden
Role: Brave Betty was a maiden Queen Actor: Johnstone
Role: Song Actor: Townsend
Role: The New Mariners Actor: Chorus.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Standen
Role: Grizzle Actor: Emery
Role: Ghost Actor: Street
Role: Noodle Actor: Simmons
Role: Doodle Actor: Clarke
Role: Merlin Actor: Thompson
Role: Arthur Actor: Munden
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Atkins
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: The Adopted Child

Performance Comment: Michael-Betterton; Le Sage-Townsend; Sir Bertrand-Mansel; Spruce-Farley; Flint-Dyke; Record-Emery; Lucy-Mrs Martyr; Clara-Miss Wheatley; Boy-Miss Sims; Janette-Mrs Norton; Nell-Mrs Chapman.
Cast
Role: Michael Actor: Betterton
Role: Le Sage Actor: Townsend
Role: Sir Bertrand Actor: Mansel
Role: Spruce Actor: Farley
Role: Flint Actor: Dyke
Role: Record Actor: Emery
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: Boy Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Janette Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Chapman.

Dance: End 1st piece: The Highland Lovers, as17990423; Del Caro's Hornpipe-Miss Brugier

Song: 1st piece: Vocal Parts, as17981215, but Miss Waters, Mrs +Atkins, _Gray, Miss _Leserve, Miss _Gray; In 3rd piece: +The Tower Song-Mrs Atkins

Entertainment: Monologue. After the Dancing: The Satyrist The Groom and the Cook; or, Daniel and Dishclout's Law Suit-Betterton

Performance Comment: After the Dancing: The Satyrist The Groom and the Cook; or, Daniel and Dishclout's Law Suit-Betterton.
Cast
Role: Daniel and Dishclout's Law Suit Actor: Betterton.

354
05 May 1714 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: As17131015, but Barnaby-Pack; Sir Peter-Johnson; Lovemore-Wilks; Cunningham-Mills; Merryman-Norris; Lady Laycock-Mrs Knight; Lady Pride-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Pack
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Merryman Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis.
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Dance: Mrs Santlow

355
04 January 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: As17180102, but Jeffrey-H. Bullock; Philadelphia-Mrs Robbins; Prudence-Mrs Elsam.
Cast
Role: Jeffrey Actor: H. Bullock
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Robbins
Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Elsam.
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Hall
Role: Lovemore Actor: J. Leigh
Role: Cunningham Actor: Williams
Role: Barnaby Actor: Pack
Role: Merriman Actor: Spiller
Role: Clodpole Actor: Bullock Sr
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Kent
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Spiller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Song: As17171226

Dance: Thurmond Jr, Cook, Newhouse, Pelling, Mrs Bullock, Miss Smith; Dutch Skipper, as17171226; Grand Comic Dance-Thurmond

356
13 March 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Shaw, Denoye, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Younger, Miss Tenoe. The Briton= intended for this day by deferred by Booth's Indisposition

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

357
16 May 1722 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Buck, Mrs Cook, Mrs Gulick. Receipts: money #7 14s.; tickets #96 14s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Dance: Lally, Newhouse, Pelling, Mrs Bullock

358
18 September 1727 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth: With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Quin; King-Boheme; Prince of Wales-Ryan; Hotspur-Walker; Carriers-Bullock, Hall; Francis-Spiller; Kate-Mrs Bullock; Hostess-Mrs Egleton.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Quin
Role: King Actor: Boheme
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Ryan
Role: Hotspur Actor: Walker
Role: Carriers Actor: Bullock, Hall
Role: Francis Actor: Spiller
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Egleton.
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): Thomas Betterton

359
28 May 1739 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: As17390122, but Lady Laycock-Mrs Mullart; Lady Pride-Mrs Martin; Prudence-Miss Brunette.
Cast
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Prudence Actor: Miss Brunette.
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lovemore Actor: Walker
Role: Cunningham Actor: Hallam
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Rosco
Role: Barnaby Actor: Hippisley
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Jeffery Actor: James
Role: Clodpole Actor: Dove
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Vincent
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Lucky Discovery

Performance Comment: See17390319 but Tanner-Rosco; Mrs Bark-Mrs Vincent; Modish-Salway; Mrs Modish-Mrs Marshall; Simon-Hippisley.
Cast
Role: 7390319 but Tanner Actor: Rosco
Role: Mrs Bark Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Modish Actor: Salway
Role: Mrs Modish Actor: Mrs Marshall
Role: Simon Actor: Hippisley.

Dance: PPierots-Lalauze, Desse; Hornpipe-J. Thomson; Ballet-Desse, Miss Oates; Glover's Grecian Sailors-

Cast
Role: Ballet Actor: Desse, Miss Oates
Role: 's Grecian Sailors Actor: .

360
03 January 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess

Performance Comment: As17581123, but Aurelia-Miss Nossiter; Drusilla-Mrs Baker; Delphia-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Aurelia Actor: Miss Nossiter
Role: Drusilla Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Delphia Actor: Mrs Vincent.
Role: Diocles Actor: Ross
Role: Charinus Actor: Sparks
Role: Maximinian Actor: Smith
Role: Cosroe Actor: Clarke
Role: Aper Actor: Gibson
Role: Camurius Actor: Anderson
Role: Niger Actor: Ridout
Role: Persian Ambassador Actor: Davis
Role: Geta Actor: Shuter
Role: Suitors Actor: Collins, Costollo, Stoppelaer
Role: Countrymen Actor: Dunstall, Barrington
Role: Cassana Actor: Mrs Stephens
Related Works
Related Work: The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Sultan

Performance Comment: As17581123, but Zaida-Mrs Abegg.
Cast
Role: Zaida Actor: Mrs Abegg.

Dance: As17581123

361
03 March 1705 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Betterton. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Dance: As17050109Mlle delaVal, Mrs Elford

362
02 December 1710 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth: With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Estcourt; King-Keene; Prince of Wales-Wilks; Hotspur-Booth; 1st Carrier-Johnson; 2d Carrier-Bullock; Francis-Norris; Hotspur's Wife-Mrs Santlow.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Estcourt
Role: King Actor: Keene
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wilks
Role: Hotspur Actor: Booth
Role: 1st Carrier Actor: Johnson
Role: 2d Carrier Actor: Bullock
Role: Francis Actor: Norris
Role: Hotspur's Wife Actor: Mrs Santlow.
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): Thomas Betterton

363
06 December 1712 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: See17120925, but Barnaby-Dogget; Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Dogget
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

364
15 October 1713 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Performance Comment: Barnaby-Dogget; Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Dogget
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

365
27 September 1714 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Performance Comment: Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

366
16 November 1715 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Performance Comment: Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

367
24 October 1718 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Performance Comment: Barnaby-Pack; Wanton Wife-Mrs Bullock.
Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Pack
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Bullock.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Dance: delaGarde, delaGarde's Two Sons, Mrs Bullock

368
25 April 1720 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: As17200112, but Damaris-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell.
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Lovermore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Dance: Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Lallie, Weaver, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bullock, Miss Tenoe, Miss Lindar, Miss Smith

369
14 May 1720 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Boman, Miss Purdon, Miss Seal

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Miss Seal.
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell.
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Lovermore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: Hob

370
17 April 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Younger

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Saunders
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Music: A particular Entertainment-Signior Gironimo

Dance: Shaw, Desnoyer, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Bullock

371
30 April 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Willis and her Daughter

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Dance: Shaw, Denoye, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bullock, Miss Tenoe

372
25 October 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Strollers

Cast
Role: Buskin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Truncheon Actor: Shepard
Role: Spangle Actor: Roberts
Role: Macahone Actor: Miller
Role: Carbine Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Mrs Buskin Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Kitty Actor: Harper.

Dance: Shaw, Topham, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock

373
12 December 1724 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Receipts: #69 4s. 6d. Mrs Pendarves to Mrs Ann Granville, 12 Dec. (Delany, Autobiography, I, 101-2): I was to see the opera of Dioclesian, and was very much disappointed, for instead of Purcell's musick which I expected, we had Pepusch's, and very humdrum it was; indeed I never was so tired with anything in my life

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess

Related Works
Related Work: The Prophetess; or, The History of Dioclesian Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Music: As17241128

Dance: As17241128

374
09 December 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Performance Comment: See17261027, but Wanton Wife-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Widow; or, The Wanton Wife Author(s): Thomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphoses

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Clark
Role: Pierrot Actor: Roger
Role: Pantalon Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Harlequin a Child Actor: Miss Robinson Jr
Role: Pigmy Dancing Master Actor: Sandham
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Haughton
Role: Pantalon's Daughters Actor: Mrs Young, Mrs Paulet
Role: Adonis Actor: Rainton
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Apollo Actor: Thurmond
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Night Actor: Miss Lyndar
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Bowman
Role: Cupid Actor: Young Leigh
Role: Nymph Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Pan Actor: Roger
Role: Shepherds Actor: Lally, Boval
Role: Shepherdesses Actor: Miss Tenoe, Miss Lindar
Role: Countrymen Actor: Haughton, Duplessis
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Young.

375
19 October 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Mr Betterton. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part Ii

Cast
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Silence Actor: Griffin
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber Jr.

Afterpiece Title: [The Devil of a Duke

Cast
Role: Trapolin Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Flametta Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Lavinio Actor: Roberts
Role: Brunetto Actor: Stoppelaer.

Dance: [LLes Bergeries-Essex, Houghton, Miss Robinson, Lally Jr, Tench, Davenport, Mrs Walter, Miss Williams, Miss Mears[; but see17320923