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1
11 June 1794 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Powel, Thompson, Rock & Mrs Henley. [3rd piece in place of THE SHIPWRECK, advertised on playbill of 10 June.) Morning Herald, 11 June: Tickets to be had of Rock, No. 4, Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent Garden [other recipients not listed). Receipts: #295 13s. 6d. (54/10/6; 10/19/0; tickets: 230/4/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Columbus

Performance Comment: As17931004, but Harry Herbert (1st time)-Fawcett// Nelti (1st time)-Mrs Martyr; added: Valverdo-Thompson .
Cast
Role: Fawcett Nelti Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Nelti Actor: Mrs Esten
Role: Cora Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: BRITISH FORTITUDE AND HIBERNIAN FRIENDSHIP

Cast
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
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: 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: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd
Role: McScrape Actor: JohnstoneEllen Woodbine-Mrs Mountain
Role: JohnstoneEllen Woodbine Actor: Mrs Mountain

Afterpiece Title: THE WATERMAN

Performance Comment: Tom Tug (with The Mid Watch)-Incledon; Bundle-Powel; Robin-Munden// Mrs Bundle (with a favorite song)-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Mrs Mountain (Their 1st appearance in those characters) .
Cast
Role: Robin Actor: Munden Mrs Bundle
Role: Munden Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Mountain

Music: End of 1st piece several favorite pieces of music on the Union Pipes by Courtney, accompanied on the Harp by Weippert

Song: 3rd piece: To conclude with Rule Britannia by Incledon

2
26 December 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2 (?), by John Cartwright Cross]: With new Music, Scenery, Machinery, Dresses, &c. The Overture and new Music by Reeve. The Scenery painted by Richards, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and Blackmore. The Machinery by Cresswell, Sloper, Goostree, &c. The Dresses by Dick, Mrs Egan, &c. Receipts: #314 15s. (303.1; 11.14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Cast
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Spencer

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Quixotte; or, The Magic Arm

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomime Characters-Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley; Principal Vocal Characters-Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna; Cast from Songs (T. N. Longman, 1797): Harlequin-Bologna Jun.; Sancho-Bologna; Scaramouchillo-Follett; Don Quixotte-Dyke; Grandee-Hawtin; Inca-Townsend; Chinese Magician-Linton; Colembine-Mrs Parker; Savoyard Girls-Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts; Goddess of Silence-Mrs Follett; Maritornes-Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England; where after a succession of whimsical transitions, warned from the Grotto of the Goddess Pleasure by the Magic Arm-they take shelter in one of the +East India Company's Warehouses, which on their being closely pursued, is transform'd into a Picturesque Chinese Apartment. In this country he is deprived, by an adverse Magician, of his Columbine; and in despair is on the point of destroying himself by Fire, when the Magic Arm appears in the flames to prevent him; the object of his choice is restored by the old Inca, his Father; and their Union and the Restoration of his Right, preceded by their Visit to the Great Wall of China, which separates that Empire from Tartary, after which is seen a Chinese and European Procession; concluding with a Representation of the reception of a British Embassy to China, with the Exchange of Presents in the Grand Hall of Audience. and in despair is on the point of destroying himself by Fire, when the Magic Arm appears in the flames to prevent him; the object of his choice is restored by the old Inca, his Father; and their Union and the Restoration of his Right, preceded by their Visit to the Great Wall of China, which separates that Empire from Tartary, after which is seen a Chinese and European Procession; concluding with a Representation of the reception of a British Embassy to China, with the Exchange of Presents in the Grand Hall of Audience.
Cast
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England

3
19 December 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 6 years [acted 7 Oct. 1791]. Middleton, after performing the first scene of Nerestan, retired abruptly into the wardrobe, pulled off his coat, and telling the dresser he should be back in ten minutes, left the theatre; he did not return, however, according to his appointment, and Davenport read the remainder of the character: a fit of insanity is supposed to have seized him" (Monthly Mirror, Jan. 1797, p. 55). [Middleton did not appear on the stage again until 27 Feb. 1797.] Afterpiece [1st time: P 2 (?), by James Wild and John Follett. MS of Songs only: Larpent MS 1148; synopsis of action in Pocket Magazine, Dec. 1796, p. 412]: With entire new Scenery, Machinery, Music, Dresses. The Overture and Music by Reeve. The Scenery painted by Phillips, Blackmore, Hollogan, Thorne, Byrn. The Machinery, Trick and Changes of Scenery invented and executed by Cresswell and Sloper. The Dresses by Dick, Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "Among the changes are a trunk into a gingerbread nut-man's wheel-barrow--a poor man's hut into an old oak, with a group of Gypsies boiling their kettle under it--one of the clowns into a thick candle, and the candle afterwards into a green-house tub, with a large shrub in it" (Oracle, 20 Dec.). Receipts: #193 5s. 6d. (183.4.6; 10.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zara

Performance Comment: Lusignan-Murray; Osman-Hargrave; Nerestan-Middleton (Act I only), Davenport (remainder of play); Orasmin-Macready; Chatillon-Hull; Melidor-Thompson; Selima-Miss Chapman; Zara-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Lee, Philipps, Master Woodham, Master Platt, Master Goodwin, Master Paul, Master Ramage, Master Speare, Master Bernard, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Miss Owen, Mrs Masters, Mrs Watts, Miss Gray; Principal Pantomime Characters-Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton; Fantoccini-, executed byMarinelli; Cast from Airs (T. N. Longman, 1796): Postman-Townsend; Lieutenant-Linton; Gypsies-Gray, Street; Oberon-Miss Gray; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Lover-Delpini; Father-Hawtin; Lover's Servant-Simmons; Old Gypsey-Mrs Henley; Colombine-Mlle St.Amand. No other parts assigned.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Lee, Philipps, Master Woodham, Master Platt, Master Goodwin, Master Paul, Master Ramage, Master Speare, Master Bernard, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Miss Leserve, Miss Walcup, Miss Owen, Mrs Masters, Mrs Watts, Miss Gray
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton
Role: Old Gypsey Actor: Mrs Henley

4
12 February 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of The Merry Wives of Windsor, advertised on playbill of 10 Feb.] Afterpiece [1st time; BALL. P 1 (?), by John Cartwright Cross. Airs (T. Woodfall, 1798)]: The Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations entirely new. The Music by Reeve. The Scenery painted by Richards, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and Blackmore. The Machinery by Cresswell, Sloper, Goostree, &c. The Dresses by Dick, Mrs Egan, &c. Receipts: #294 0s. 6d. (270.16.6; 23.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc; or, The Maid of Orleans

Performance Comment: Ballet Characters. English: Young Talbot-Bologna Jun.; General Talbot-Bologna; Herald-Helme; Officers-Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, L? Bologna; [French: Alenson-Farley; Charles (King of France)-Simpson [in Airs: Claremont (see17980214)]; Cardinal-Powel; Abbot-Thompson; Nobles and Officers-Dyke, Lee, Curties; Joan of Arc-Mrs Parker; [Infernals: Lucifer-Follett; Demons-Goostree, Parsloe, Letteney, Goodwin, Wilkins; [Vocal Characters. British Officer-Incledon; Edwin (the Page) [in Airs: Aerial Spirit, disguised as...(see17980226)]-Miss Sims; French and English Officers and Choristers-Linton, Street, Gray; Minstrel-Mrs Clendining; Female Choristers-Mrs Henley, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Miss D'Evelyn, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Mrs Ward, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bologna, Miss Leserve; Blanche-Mrs Mountain; Grand Historical Pageant-. [The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .The Argument. Joan of Arc and her sister Blanche, being placed in the power of the English Troops besieging Orleans, become both enamoured of Young Talbot--he prefers Blanche, which urges Joan to revenge, and then by employing Magic, she is gifted by +Lucifer, for a stated time with supernatural Power, which she employs against the English with success--in the midst of her triumphs her power is crushed by the superior influence of Courage of and Virtue, and she is consigned a Victim to the Fiend whose agency she solicited--Then Britannia seated in the Clouds, attended by Commerce, Plenty and Neptune, beholds A Grand Historical Pageant of the following Illustrations of British Heroism: Caractacus' Magnanimity before the Throne of Claudius. Alfred disguised in the Danish Camp as an Harper, and discovering himself to his desponding Countrymen. Richard Coeur de Lion imprisoned in Germany, & liberated by the Voluntary Contributions of his fair Countrywomen. King John uniting his Kingdom by signing Magna Charta. Henry the Third--The Effects of French Invasion--the +Dauphine subdued, and the magnanimous conduct of England towards him. Edward and Eleanora--The affectionate Wife sucks from her husband's arm the Venom of a poisoned Arrow, by which Edward was wounded in Palestine. +The Black Prince--His taking the French King prisoner at the Battle of Poictiers, and his gallantly serving him at a Banquet. +Henry V--The Triumphs of Agincourt, and his Marriage with +Catherine. Britannia then pays honour to her Heroes--and a Grand Chorus (wherein Englishmen are exhorted to emulate the Glories of their Ancestors) concludes the Piece. [For a more detailed synopsis of the action see17980216] .
Cast
Role: Joan of Arc Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Minstrel Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Female Choristers Actor: Mrs Henley, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Miss D'Evelyn, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Mrs Ward, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bologna, Miss Leserve
Role: Blanche Actor: Mrs Mountain

5
15 March 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission of the Right Hon. the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Mrs Pinto, formerly Miss Brett [recte Brent]. Afterpiece: With an additional scene, written by the author of the farce [Isaac Jackman], never performed in London. The Doors to be opened at 5:00. To begin precisely at 6:30. Tickets to be had of Mrs Pinto at Mrs Golden's, milliner, Blackmoor-street, Clare-market

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Captain Macheath-Dighton; Peachum-L'Estrange; Lockit-Connell; Filch-Dutton; Ben Budge-Owen; Waiter and Gaoler-Besford; Mat o' th' Mint-Gaudry (of CG); Lucy-Mrs Greville; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Henley; Diana Trapes-Mrs Connell; Mrs Vixen-Mrs Elcock; Jenny Diver-Mrs Waldron; Molly Brazen-Miss Barrymore; Mrs Coaxer-Mrs Robinson; Polly-Mrs Pinto (last appearance on the stage [but see CG 22 Apr.]). hathi.but see CG 22 Apr.]). hathi.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Connell
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Elcock
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Waldron
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Pinto

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin-Connell; Harry Stukely-Cross; Charles Stanley-Benson; Waiter-Johnstone; Hostler-Stevens; William-Jones; Cymon-Owen; Diggory-Dutton; Jenny (the new character)-Mrs Waldron; Miss Sprightly-Mrs Benson; Miss Bridget Pumpkin-Mrs Henley .
Cast
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Waldron
Role: Miss Sprightly Actor: Mrs Benson
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Henley

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece Hornpipe by Miss Besford (of CG)

Monologue: 1785 03 15 End of mainpiece Shuter's Post-haste Observations in a journey to Paris by Dutton

6
08 June 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Mrs Hall (b[ox-keeper]), Warwhick, Robson (p[it door-keeper]), W. Ansell, W. Linton, West, Purkins, Standen, Ashwin, Hill, Morris will be admitted. Receipts: #334 0s. 6d. (35.18.0; 3.13.0; tickets: 294.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Travellers In Switzerland

Performance Comment: Daniel-Quick; Dorimond-Johnstone; Sidney-Munden; Count Friponi-Fawcett; Robin-Townsend; Sir Leinster M'Laughlin-Haymes; Swiss Burgher-Thompson; Dalton-Incledon; Nerinda-Mrs Martyr; Miss Somerville-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Mrs Clendining; Margery-Mrs Henley; Lady Philippa Sidney-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Nerinda Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Miss Somerville Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lady Philippa Sidney Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Two Strings to Your Bow

Performance Comment: As17961209, but Leonora-Mrs Follett.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Follett.

Song: End: The Little Farthing Rushlight-Young Standen

7
05 June 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Follett. [Egerton was from the hay (see 23 Jan.).] 2nd piece: In one Act. 3rd piece: Two new Scenes, as 17 Apr.; Procession, as 26 May. Morning Herald. 5 June: Tickets to be had of Follett, No. 46, Drury-lane. Receipts: #360 18s. (116.13.6; 3.11.0; tickets: 240.13.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Road To Ruin

Performance Comment: As17961014, but Goldfinch (for that night only)-Fawcett (1st appearance in that character); Milford-Egerton (1st appearance on this stage); Sophia (with Somebody)-Mrs Mountain; Sheriff's Officer-_; Tradesmen-_; Milliner-_; Mantuamaker-_.
Cast
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Mrs Ledger Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Mantuamaker Actor: Mrs Blurton
Role: Mrs Warren Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Performance Comment: Tom Tug (with additional songs)-Incledon; Bundle-Powel; Robin (with an additional song)-Munden; Mrs Bundle-Mrs Henley; Wilhelmina-Mrs Mountain.
Cast
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Mountain.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon

Performance Comment: As17970526, but Principal Vocal Parts-Master _Woodham, Master _Platt, Master _Goodwin, Master _Paul, Master _Ramage, Master _Speare, Master _Bernard; Principal Pantomime Characters-Mrs _Gilbert, Mrs _Norton, Mrs _Lloyd, Mrs _Blurton.
Cast
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Mrs _Gilbert, Mrs _Norton, Mrs _Lloyd, Mrs _Blurton.
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton
Role: Old Gypsey Actor: Mrs Henley

Entertainment: Vaudeville. In 3rd piece: (for that Night only) a Leap through a Wheel of Fire@Works and a Hoop of Daggers-Simpson

8
16 October 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Mrs Gibbs was from the Haymarket.] Afterpiece: A Representation of the Defeat of the Dutch Fleet [at Camperdown] by Admiral Duncan, on the Glorious 11th of October [1797; in which Incledon, as a sailor, sang Come, cheer up, my lads, and, with full chorus, Rule Britannia (True Briton, 17 Oct.).] Receipts: #253 18s. 6d. (248.9.6; 5.9.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Performance Comment: Young Rapid-Lewis; Vortex-Quick; Charles Stanley-Pope; Old Rapid-Munden; Frank Oatland-Fawcett; Sir Hubert Stanley-Murray; Heartley-Hull; Bronze-Farley; Farmer Oatland-Waddy; Jessy Oatland-Mrs Gibbs (1st appearance on this stage); Miss Vortex-Mrs Mattocks; Ellen-Miss Mansel.
Cast
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Mrs Watts, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Miss Gray; Principal Pantomime Characters-Simpson, Follett, Abbot, Hawtin, Simmons, Findlay, Wilde, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Townsend, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Tett, J. Linton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Miss Burnett, Mrs Watts, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Miss Gray
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Simpson, Follett, Abbot, Hawtin, Simmons, Findlay, Wilde, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton.

9
31 January 1795 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 3, by Miles Peter Andrews and Frederick Reynolds. Prologue by Edward Topham; Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (Crouch, II, 229)]: With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The new Music composed, and the rest selected by Shield. Morning Chronicle, 25 Feb. 1795: This Day is published The Mysteries of the Castle (2s.). [Mrs Cornelys was from the Crow Street Theatre Dublin.] Receipts: #243 12s. (241.19; 1.13)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mysteries Of The Castle

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Incledon, Pope, Munden, Fawcett, Harley, Macready, Powel, Davenport, Thompson, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Mountain, Miss Wallis. [Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1795): Hilario-Lewis; Fractioso-Quick; Montauban-Incledon; Carlos-Pope; Valoury-Munden; Cloddy-Fawcett; Count Montoni-Harley; Bernardo-Macready; Fisherman-Powel; Serjeant-Davenport; Captain of Vessel-Thompson; Centinel-Williamson; Annette-Mrs Mattocks; Constantia-Mrs Mountain; Julia-Miss Wallis; Chorus of Soldiers and Sailors-Linton, Street, Gray, Williamson, Abbot, Rock, Blurton, Speechly, Spofforth, Little; Chorus of Country Girls-Miss Stuart, Mrs Henley, Miss Kirton, Mrs Arnold, Miss Leserve, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Mrs Castelle, Miss Walcup, Mrs Bayzand; Prologue-Harley; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17950303] .These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17950303] .
Cast
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Chorus of Country Girls Actor: Miss Stuart, Mrs Henley, Miss Kirton, Mrs Arnold, Miss Leserve, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Mrs Castelle, Miss Walcup, Mrs Bayzand
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Two Strings to Your Bow

Performance Comment: As17941030, but Donna Clara-Mrs Cornelys (1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Donna Clara Actor: Mrs Cornelys
Role: Mrs Ferret Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Louisa Bowers Actor: Mrs Mountain

10
07 October 1794 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With new Dresses and Decorations. "[Miss Wallis] does not seem to have chosen any particular model to govern her acting, like most of the female candidates of late years, who have generally founded their manner upon the style of Mrs Siddons" (London Chronicle, 9 Oct.). Receipts: #228 1s. 6d. (224.5.0; 3.16.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: Posthumus-Holman; Cymbeline-Richardson; Cloten-Bernard; Bellario-Farren; Arviragus-Middleton; Guiderius-Macready; Pisanio-Harley; Caius Lucius-Davies; Lords-Claremont, Davenport; Phillario-Powel; Frenchman-Farley; Iachimo-Pope; Queen-Mrs Fawcett; Helen-Miss Leserve; Imogen-Miss Wallis (from the Theatre Royal Bath).
Cast
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: Robin Hood

Performance Comment: Robin Hood-Bowden; Little John-Quick; Ruttekin-Bernard; Bowman-Townsend; Fitzherbert-Richardson; Scarlet-Farley; Edwin-Johnstone; Clorinda-Mrs Martyr; Annette-Miss Cornelys; Stella-Miss Smith; Angelina-Miss Poole.
Cast
Role: Clorinda Actor: Mrs Martyr

Song: II: Hark! Hark! the Lark-Townsend, Linton, Gray, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Henley, Miss Poole

Performance Comment: Hark! the Lark-Townsend, Linton, Gray, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Henley, Miss Poole.
Cast
Role: the Lark Actor: Townsend, Linton, Gray, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Henley, Miss Poole.

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25 April 1797 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Italian Villagers

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Quick, Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Hull, Farley, Simmons, Abbot, Gray, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Airs (T. Rickaby, 1797): Saveall-Quick; Lorenzo-Incledon; Jeremy Maythorn-Munden; Valentine-Fawcett; Duke of Urbino-Murray; Hilary-Knight; Octavio-Hull; Marco-Farley; Premiss-Simmons; Moro-Abbot; Lawyer's Clerks-Gray, Street, Linton; Isabel-Mrs Mountain; Lucilla-Mrs Clendining; Rodriga-Mrs Henley; Flora-Mrs Castelle; Annetta-Mrs Martyr; Chorusses-Gray, Linton, Street, Thomas, Oddwell, J. Linton, Everett, Lee, Curties, Blurton, Mrs Gilbert, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Norton, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Miss Burnett, Miss Owen, Miss Gray.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Quick, Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Hull, Farley, Simmons, Abbot, Gray, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Airs
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Lucilla Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rodriga Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Annetta Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Chorusses Actor: Gray, Linton, Street, Thomas, Oddwell, J. Linton, Everett, Lee, Curties, Blurton, Mrs Gilbert, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Norton, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Walcup, Miss Burnett, Miss Owen, Miss Gray.

Afterpiece Title: The Farm House

Cast
Role: Aura Actor: Mrs Knight.

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09 April 1798 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Raft

Performance Comment: As17980331Principal Characters-Johnstone, Townsend, Waddy, Farley, Simmons, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Martyr. And see17980331 .
Cast
Role: As17980331Principal Characters Actor: Johnstone, Townsend, Waddy, Farley, Simmons, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Martyr. And see17980331 .
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17971226, but Monimia-Mrs Pope [i.e. formerly Mrs Spencer]; Ernesto-_.
Cast
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Bologna Jun., Bologna, Follett, Dyke, Hawtin,Blurton, Abbot, Wilde, Curties, Findlay, Cranfield, Parsloe, Davis, Master Blackmore, Mrs Parker, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Henley
Role: Principal Vocal Characters Actor: Townsend, Linton,Simmons, Gray, Street, Rees, Smith, Tett, Oddwell, Thomas, Everett, Little, J. Linton, Mrs Clendining, Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley, Mrs Watts, Mrs Follett, Miss Walcup, Mrs Masters, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Bologna
Role: Colembine Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Savoyard Girls Actor: Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Watts
Role: Goddess of Silence Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Return

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomime Characters. Harlequin-Bologna Jun.; Sammy Scrip-Simmons; Outre (his Man)-Bologna; Father to Columbine-Hawtin; Clown (his Man)-Follett; The other Pantomime Characters-Goostree Jun., Parsloe, Coombs, Noble; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; Principal Vocal Characters. Jack Junk-Townsend; Fisherman-Linton; Harlequin's Father-Street; Mimic-Rees; Lawyers-Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde; Country Boy-Miss Sims; Potter's Girl-Mrs Clendining; Milk@maid-Miss Wheatley; Harlequin's Mother-Mrs Henley; Lapland Witch-Mrs Iliff; Other Vocal Characters-Ms Castelle, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Norton, Ms Lloyd, Ms Burnett, Ms G. Walcup, Ms Bologna, Ms Gray; Sylph-Mrs Martyr; The Pantomime commences with a Sea View-the Father and Mother of Harlequin enter from their Hut and meeting their Friend, a Fisherman, according to Evening custom, deplore the absence of their Son, whom they conceive lost at Sea-a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor; but are dreadfully disappointed on finding that, being wrecked on the Coast of Lapland, a Witch of that Country, for his wishing to re-visit England, had struck him dumb; but to make amends bestowed on him an Enchanted Sword, which has the various qualities of becoming Sable when Danger is near, and being waved in different Directions produces the effect of making Dance, Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed upon-Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley; The wind blew fresh and fair-Townsend; Inside of Fisherman's Cottage, change to Corn-field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr; Country Publicans. A Prize in the Lottery and its consequence. Outside of Town Hall. Behold natty Sammy-Simmons, Bologna; Changes to Inside of Ditto. Rustic rejoicings-Harlequin in armour, and Columbine's escape. Rural View. In the spring when the meadows-Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley; Milk pail change to Milk-maids, Garland, and Jack in the Green. Artist's Chamber. You take off good likenesses-Rees; in which a Variety of New Imitations-Rees; Fashionable Rout change to Billingsgate. Catch-Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna; Garden of Love. Chamber. Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy-make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining; Inside View of the Pottery, change to Subterraneous Cavern. Rash stripling-Mrs Iliff; Bottle changes to Tarantula-the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr; Cavern of Necromancy. With the entrance to the Fiery Gulph, where the Witch consults her Familiar, guarded by an immense Dragon, whose power is counteracted by that of the Sylph, who after singing the following air, Hither haste the young and gay-Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy; The Lovers are united by their Parents, and the Piece concludes with an appropriate Finale-.
Cast
Role: Potter's Girl Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Harlequin's Mother Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lapland Witch Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Sylph Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed Actor: Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: he has to contend with her Power Actor: the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: brings to his View his beloved Columbine Actor: from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: Oft have our footsteps Actor: Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: change to Corn Actor: field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr
Role: Brave offspring of Ocean Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Catch Actor: Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna
Role: Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy Actor: make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining
Role: Come buy my earthenware Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rash stripling Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Bottle changes to Tarantula Actor: the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr
Role: By sweet Music's powerful Note Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Hither haste the young and gay Actor: Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy

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22 February 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Travellers In Switzerland

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Johnstone, Munden, Blanchard, Fawcett, Townsend, Richardson, Rock, Thompson, Linton, Street, Rees, Abbot, Incledon//Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Martyr, Miss Poole, Miss Hopkins, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Clcndining. [Cast from text Q. Debrett, 1794): Daniel-Quick; Dorimond-Johnstone; Mr Sidney-Munden; Robin-Blanchard; Count Friponi-Fawcett; Fisherman-Townsend; Serjeant-Richardson; Sir Leinster M'Loghlin-Rock; Swiss Burgher-Thompson; Landlord-Linton; Miss Somerville's Servant-Street [in text: Blurton]; Freebooters-Rees, Abbot; Dalton-Incledon//Lady Philippa Sidney-Mrs Mattocks; Nerinda-Mrs Martyr; Miss Somerville-Miss Poole; Shepherdess-Miss Hopkins; Margery-Mrs Henley; Lady's Maid-Mrs Castelle [in text: Mrs Blurton]; Julia-Mrs Clendining.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: IncledonLady Philippa Sidney-Mrs Mattocks
Role: IncledonLady Philippa Sidney Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Nerinda Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Lady's Maid Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Clendining.

Afterpiece Title: THE DEAF LOVER

Performance Comment: Meadows-Munden; Groom-Blanchard; Canteen- Bernard; Young Wrongward-Macready; Old Wrongward Powel; John-Thompson; Sternhold-Rees; James-Farley II Sophia-Miss Chapman; Maid-Mrs Watts; Betsey Blossom-Mrs Martyr .
Cast
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Mrs Martyr

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16 December 1797 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Italian Villagers; Or, The Bride Groom

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Hull, Farley, Simmons, Gray, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Clendining, Mrs Henley, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Airs (T. Rickaby, 1797): Saveall-Quick; Lorenzo-Incledon; Jeremy Maythorn-Munden; Valentine-Fawcett; Duke of Urbino-Murray; Hillary-Knight; Octavio-Hull; Marco-Farley; Premiss-Simmons; Lawyer's Clerk-Gray; Isabel-Mrs Mountain; Lucilla-Mrs Clendining; Rodriga-Mrs Henley; Flora-Mrs Castelle; Annetta-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Lucilla Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Rodriga Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Annetta Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: The Round Tower

Cast
Role: Moriat Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Female Peasantry Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Mrs Watts
Role: Saba Actor: Mrs Clendining.

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30 October 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Performance Comment: Count Valencia-Lewis; Marquis Almanza-Farren; Alberto-Harley; Granada-Macready; Duke Mercia-Powel; Seville-Davenport; Marchioness Merida-Mrs Mattocks; Amanthis (with an Epilogue)-Miss Wallis.
Cast
Role: Marchioness Merida Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Afterpiece Title: Arrived at Portsmouth

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Incledon, Johnstone, Munden, Fawcett, Bowden, Townsend, Davenport, Claremont, Rock, Burton, Linton, Gray, Miss Hopkins, Mrs Henley, Mrs Mountain. [Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1794): Wildfire-Quick; Magnet-Incledon; Captain Pendant-Johnstone; Piccaroon-Munden; Ferret-Fawcett; Captain Tropic-Bowden; Major Drummond-Townsend; Landlord-Davenport; Ensign Somers-Claremont; Mat-Rock; Waiter-Burton; Sea Officer-Linton; Fanny Pendant-Miss Hopkins [in text: Miss Poole]; Mrs Ferret-Mrs Henley; Louisa Bowers-Mrs Mountain; Gray [is unassigned. Gray [is unassigned.
Cast
Role: Mrs Ferret Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Louisa Bowers Actor: Mrs Mountain

Afterpiece Title: Two Strings to Your Bow

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14 February 1795 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mysteries Of The Castle

Cast
Role: Chorus of Country Girls Actor: Mrs Masters.
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Mountain

Afterpiece Title: Crotchet Lodge

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Quick, Fawcett, Bernard, Macready, Powel, Farley, Rock, Thompson, Miss Chapman, Mrs Davenport, Miss Stuart, Mrs Henley, Mrs Martyr. Cast from text (T. N. Longman [1795]): Timothy Truncheon-Quick; Nimble-Fawcett; Squire Shinken ap Lloyd-Bernard; Dashley-Macready; Doctor Chronic-Powel; Waiter-Farley; Paddy-Rock; Bootcatcher-Thompson; Florella-Miss Chapman; Miss Crotchet-Mrs Davenport; Maid at the Inn-Miss Stuart; Landlady-Mrs Henley; Thisbe-Mrs Martyr; Prologue-Fawcett [in the character of Nimble, disguised as a Sailor with a Wooden-leg (text). It was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances]..
Cast
Role: Miss Crotchet Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Thisbe Actor: Mrs Martyr

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02 June 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Simpson, Powel, Rees & Mrs Henley. 3rd piece [1st time; P 1]: Selected from The Rape of Proserpine, Lord Mayor's Day, Harlequin's Museum, Harlequin Skeleton, Harlequin Sorcerer, Aladin, &c. In the course of the Compilation will be introduced: The Birth and Emancipation of Harlequin from the Egg-shell-the Dying Scene-the Skeleton-His Renovation-the celebrated Gladiator Scene, &c. In particular, among many surprising Escapes, the Jump through the Tea-chest; Flight from one Balcony to the other; a Leap over twelve Soldiers with fixed Bayonets; the Flight back and Jump through a Tamborine-and (for that night only) Simpson will run perpendicular up the Wall of a House, 30 Feet High. To conclude with a View of the Grotto of Magic. There are some imitations which almost identify the originals, but [Rees's as Dromio] was a vile caricature, which would never have been recognized but for the specification in the play bills" (Monthly Mirror, June 1798, p. 371). Receipts: #269 19s. 6d. (48.19.0; 20.17.6; tickets: 200.3.0, of which Simpson took #72 5s. 6d., Powel #27 10s. 6d., Rees #36 11s., Mrs Henley #61 16s., leaving #2 to be accounted for)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comedy Of Errors

Cast
Role: As17980331Principal Characters Actor: Johnstone, Townsend, Waddy, Farley, Simmons, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Henley, Mrs Martyr. And see17980331 .
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Cast
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Witches Revels; or, The Birth of Harlequin

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Kiddy Wigsby-Simmons; Crop (his servant)-Master Rees; Witches-Thompson, Street, Dyke; Principal Witch-Mrs Martyr; Mother-Mrs Lloyd; Colombine-Mlle St.Amand.
Cast
Role: Principal Witch Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Lloyd

Song: In III 1st piece: song in character-Mrs Henley; Old Towler-Incledon

Entertainment: Vaudeville.As17980528; In 2nd piece: new Imitations-Rees

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30 December 1793 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Essex; Or, The Unhappy Favorite

Performance Comment: Essex-Holman; Burleigh-Harley; Raleigh-Macready; Lieutenant-Thompson; Officer-Evatt; Southampton-Farren//Rutland-Mrs Esten; Nottingham-Mrs Fawcett; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Pope .
Cast
Role: Southampton Actor: FarrenRutland-Mrs Esten
Role: FarrenRutland Actor: Mrs Esten
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Fawcett
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: HARLEQUIN AND FAUSTUS

Performance Comment: As17931220, but in II: Zany-Simmons; in IV, in place of Landlady: Glee by Davies, Townsend, Miss Barnett, Mrs Henley, Miss Hopkins, &c.; omitted from III: Taylor; from VII: The Peacock, which is transferred to XI; all of VIII . in IV, in place of Landlady: Glee by Davies, Townsend, Miss Barnett, Mrs Henley, Miss Hopkins, &c.; omitted from III: Taylor; from VII: The Peacock, which is transferred to XI; all of VIII .
Cast
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
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: 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: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd

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19 December 1793 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-Holman; Gloster-Harley; Belmour-Macready; Ratcliffe-Davies; Catesby-Evatt; Derby-Thompson; Porter-Rock; Shore-Pope//Alicia-Mrs Fawcett; Jane Shore-Mrs Pope .
Cast
Role: Shore Actor: PopeAlicia-Mrs Fawcett
Role: PopeAlicia Actor: Mrs Fawcett
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: HARLEQUIN AND FAUSTUS; or, The Devil will have his Own

Performance Comment: The following is a short Description of part of the Scenery, Business and Characters: I. A Representation of Tartarus, exhibiting the Punishments of Sisyphus, Tantalus, Ixion, Titius, Phlegyas, &c. &c. (design'd and executed by Richards; music by Shield). Lucifer-Cubitt; Pillardoc-Richardson; Asmodius-Townsend; Orchus-Blurton; Bclial-Linton; Ades-Street. II. The Study of Dr Faustus (painted by Hodgins). Dr Faustus-Farley; Zany-West. III. A Landscape and Water Mill (painted by Walmsley). Harlequin-Boyce; Pierrot-Follett; Miller-Hawtin; Taylor-Simmons; Bridemen-Cranfield, Ratchford, Blurton, Wilde, Rayner, Jackson, &c.//Miller's Wife-Miss Leserve; Bridemaids-Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.; Colombine-Mme Rossi; Philidel (the Celestial Spirit)-Mrs Mountain. IV. A View of a Country Inn: The Bull and Dog (The Machinery invented by Hodgins). Landlady (with a song in character)-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 (designed and painted by Malton). Playhouse Glee (composed by Dr Arne) by Blanchard, Bernard, Davies, Linton, Street, Spofforth, &c. VI. A View of Smithfield on a Market-Day (painted by Hodgins and Phillips). A New Glee (composed by Shield [singers not listed]). VII. The Garden of Faustus (painted by Pugh). Zephyrus-Byrn//Flora-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 (designed by Hodgins). Harington's Stammering Glee by Blanchard, Townsend, Cubitt. X. A View of a Garden and Tent, which changes to a Canal, in which will be introduced the celebrated piece of machinery, The Peacock. XI. A Farm Yard, which changes to a Chinese Bridge. XII. The Infernal Regiom, with a Shower of Fire. XIII. The Temple of Glory (designed and executed by Hodgins). Aerial Spirits-Byrn, Holland, Mlle St. Amand, Cranfield, Ratchford, King, Blurton, Wilde, Mrs Castelle, Miss Kirton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Blurton .
Cast
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
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: 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

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07 December 1793 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Woodman

Performance Comment: Sir Walter Waring-Quick; Captain O'Donnel-Johnstone; Welford-Incledon; Fairlop (1st time)-Richardson; Medley (1st time)-Townsend; Bob-Cross; Filbert-Wilde; Thomas-Linton//Dolly-Mrs Martyr; Miss Di Clacket-Mrs Henley; Polly-Miss Barnett; Emily-Miss Poole (1st appearance in that character). Rest of the Vocal Parts by Miss Stuart, Mrs Follett, Mrs Lloyd, Miss Kirton, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Platt, Mrs Ratchford, Miss Watson, Mrs Bayzand, Miss Leserve, Mrs Mountain .
Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: LintonDolly-Mrs Martyr
Role: LintonDolly Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Miss Di Clacket Actor: Mrs Henley

Afterpiece Title: MODERN ANTIQUES

Cast
Role: Ismene Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Roxalana Actor: Mrs Esten.
Role: Hearty Actor: Powel Mrs Camomile-Miss Chapman
Role: Powel Mrs Camomile Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Nan Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Mrs Cockletop Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Dance: As17931015

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10 January 1797 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Pope, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Hull, Farley, Waddy, Thompson, Simmons, Wilde, Street, Blurton, Abbot, Miss Wallis, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Pope. [Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1797): Young Rapid-Lewis; Vortex-Quick; Charles Stanley-Pope; Old Rapid-Munden; Frank Oatland-Fawcett; Sir Hubert Stanley-Murray; Heartley-Hull; Bronze-Farley; Farmer Oatland-Waddy; Landlord-Thompson; Waiters-Simmons, Street; Hair@dresser-Wilde; Sir Hubert's Servant-Blurton; Vortex's Servant-Abbot; Jessy Oatland-Miss Wallis; Miss Vortex-Mrs Mattocks; Ellen-Mrs Pope; Prologue-Macready; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17970202 see17970225).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17970202 see17970225).]
Cast
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Ellen Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Holman; Principal Bacchanal-Incledon; Bacchanals-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Linton; Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Macready, Claremont; The Lady-Miss Chapman; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Clendining; Bacchants-Mrs Henley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Gilbert; Pastoral Nymph (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the Hautboy by W. Parke)-Mrs Mountain; Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Henley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Gilbert
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Martyr.

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03 January 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Belcour-Lewis; Stockwell-Farren; Major O'Flaherty-Johnstone; Capt. Dudley-Hull; Charles-Middleton; Fulmer-Thompson; Stukely-Powel; Varland-Quick// Louisa-Mrs Mountain; Lady Rusport-Mrs Chambers; Lucy-Miss Stuart; Mrs Fulmer-Mrs Henley; Charlotte Rusport-Mrs Pope (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Varland Actor: Quick Louisa-Mrs Mountain
Role: Quick Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Chambers
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: HARLEQUIN AND FAUSTUS

Cast
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
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: 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: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd

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19 April 1797 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way To Get Married

Cast
Role: Clementina Allspice Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Sorrel Actor: Mrs Davenport

Afterpiece Title: What d'ye Call It

Performance Comment: JonasDock, alias Timothy Peascod-Munden; Sir Roger-Davenport; Sir Humphrey-Thompson; Justice Statue-Street; Steward-Powel; Peter Nettle-Farley; Constable-Abbot; Countryman-Follett; Unborn Ghost-Master Standen; Smut, the Farrier's Ghost-Simmons; Squire Thomas, alias ThomasFilbert-Knight; Mother's Ghost-Mrs Henley; Grandmother-Mrs Gilbert; Dorcas-Mrs Watts; Aunt-Mrs Platt; Ghost of Bees-Mrs Norton; Kitty Carrots (with the original song, 'Twas when the seas were roaring)-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Mother's Ghost Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Grandmother Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Ghost of Bees Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Kitty Carrots Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb (with The Little Farthing Rushlight)-Young Standen; Grizzle-Munden; Ghost-Bowden; Doodle-Haymes; Noodle-Townsend; King Arthur-Quick; Huncamunca-Mrs Clendining; Glumdalca-Mrs Gilbert; Dollalolla-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.

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13 December 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Peachum-Popplewell; Lockit-Connell; Filch-Decastro; Mat o' the Mint-Ingall; Capt. Macheath (for that night only)-Dighton; Mrs Peachum and Diana Trapes-Mrs Jones; Lucy-Mrs Henley; Jenny Diver-Mrs Barnard; Polly-Mrs Woodman (late of the Theatre Royal, Covent-garden). hathi.
Cast
Role: Mrs Peachum and Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Barnard
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Woodman

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: Sir Patrick O'Neale-Connell; Whittle-Smith; Nephew-Watts; Bates-Popplewell; Thomas-Decastro; Kecksey-Cross; Widow Brady (with Epilogue Song)-Mrs Sydney .
Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Sydney

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece Hornpipe by Fairbrother. vaudeville. End of mainpiece a Scene in a Sporting Club, in which a Variety of Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical [performers not listed]

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28 September 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jew

Cast
Role: Mrs Ratcliffe Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Mrs Goodison Actor: Mrs Platt

Afterpiece Title: Modern Antiques; or, The Merry Mourners

Performance Comment: Cockletop-Quick; Frank-Munden; Joey-Fawcett; Napkin-Wilde; Hearty-Powel; Mrs Camomile-Miss Chapman; Belinda-Miss Logan; Nan-Mrs Henley; Flounce-Mrs Norton; Mrs Cockletop-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Mrs Camomile Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Nan Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Flounce Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Mrs Cockletop Actor: Mrs Mattocks.