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22674 results for: Keyword - Mrs Johnson
We found 23433 matches on Performance Comments, 4579 matches on Event Comments, 4205 matches on Performance Title, 292 matches on Author, and 162 matches on Roles/Actors.

401
27 March 1724 @ York Buildings

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson, lately from Ireland. Tickets 5s. At 7 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: Overture to Radamistus-; Three songs out of Julius Caesar-Kytch; Three Violin Concertoes-Johnson; The Cuckoo-Johnson; Concerto for Two French Horns by Handel-; Trumpet Piece-

402
11 July 1745 @ Shepherd's Market, Mayfair

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson, a Distiller, and Adams. 6 p.m. Which will be perform'd by a set of Gentlemen and Ladies who never performed on any stage before. [Usual formula of the concert.] Prices 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d., 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Happy or The Miller Bit

Song: I: Johnson; IV: A new Song in Praise of the Duke of Cumberland-Mr Johnson

Dance: III: Hornpipe-Adams; V: A dance representing Trade in General-Adams

Music: II: German Flute-a Gentleman

403
09 April 1716 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. The Diary of Mary Countess Cowper, pp. 103-4; She [Mrs Clayton] and Lady W. Powlett, and I went to the Play together, for the Benefit of Johnson, who is the best Comedian this Day upon the Stage, and I believe as true and good a Player as ever was in any Age, for the Parts that he plays

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Revenge Or Love In A Tub

Performance Comment: Palmer-Johnson who never perform'd it before.
Cast
Role: Palmer Actor: Johnson who never perform'd it before.

Song: As17151028

Dance: Dupre, Boval, Dupre Jr, Prince, Birkhead, Mrs Santlow, Mrs Bicknell; particularly The Original Dance of Linkmen-

404
18 April 1735 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: Lord Flame-Johnson, the author; the rest by comedians from DL. Epilogue by Johnson. And the Stilt-Scene by desire of several Persons of Quality .
Cast
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson, the author
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

405
29 April 1712 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Written by the Famous Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Volpone Or The Fox

Performance Comment: Fox-Powell; Mosca-Wilks; Corbaccio-Johnson.
Cast
Role: Corbaccio Actor: Johnson.

Dance: Dances Proper to the play-Prince, Mrs Bicknell, others

406
12 May 1729 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: As17290509, but Genius-Webster; Cuzzonida-Mrs Hill; Chesirena-Mrs Noakes; With the Original Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Hill
Role: Chesirena Actor: Mrs Noakes
Role: other parts Actor: Smith, Giffard, Raymond, Gillow, Hulet, Williams, Reynolds, Hill, Mrs Purden, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Ward, Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cademore Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sermentory Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Seringo Actor: Mrs Montford
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

Dance: HHarlequin-a Gentleman that never appeared on the Stage before

Song: CCharming Warblers-Mrs Hill

407
09 May 1729 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: As17290503, but Darony-Ware; Cuzzonida-Mrs Russell.
Cast
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Russell.
Role: other parts Actor: Smith, Giffard, Raymond, Gillow, Hulet, Williams, Reynolds, Hill, Mrs Purden, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Ward, Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cademore Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sermentory Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Seringo Actor: Mrs Montford
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

408
27 December 1729 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: As17291218, but Cuzzonida-Mrs Hill. With the usual Epilogue.
Cast
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Hill. With the usual Epilogue.
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cadamore Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Sementory Actor: Mrs Nokes
Role: Lusingo Actor: Mrs Newman.
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

Dance: End II: Running Footman's Dance-Davenport; III: Dutch Skipper-; IV: Pierrots Dance-Davenport, Nott

409
18 February 1730 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: As17300129, but Soaretherial-Wells; Dologodelmo-Reynolds; Darony-Hallam; Primo-_; Death-_; Countermine-_; Temo-_; Genius-_; Puny-_; Seringo-Mrs Martin; Lusingo-Miss Palms.
Cast
Role: Seringo Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Hill. With the usual Epilogue.
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cadamore Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Sementory Actor: Mrs Nokes
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

410
24 October 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Berry. Afterpiece: Written by the late Samuel Foote, Esq. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30. Tickets to be had at Mrs Richman's@Masquerade@Warehouse, Oxford-street; of Berry, at the George in the Haymarket; and of Rice at the Theatre, where Places for the Boxes may be taken. No Money to be returned

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preservd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Baker; Priuli-Silvester; Bedamour-Martin; Duke-Johnson; Renault-Lennet; Elliot-Tomlins; Spinosa-Richards; Officer-Scott; Pierre-Wilkinson; Belvidera-Mrs Roberts (1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Johnson
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Roberts

Afterpiece Title: Taste or Diversion in the Morning

Performance Comment: Carmine-Martin (1st appearance on any stage [see above]); Brush-A Gentleman (from the Theatre Royal, Richmond [unidentified]); Novice-Scott; Lord Dupe-Holiday; Alderman Pentweazel-Well; Caleb-Johnson; Boy-Sharp; Puff-Wilkinson; Lady Pentweazel-Mr Berry (2nd appearance on any stage).
Cast
Role: Caleb Actor: Johnson

Dance: I afterpiece: Mock Minuet-Alderman, Lady Pentweazel

Song: End: The Tobacco Box-Johnson, Miss Chatterley

Entertainment: Monologues After Singing: British Loyalty[; or, A Squeeze to St. Paul's-Wilkinson; End II afterpiece: Bucks have at Ye All-a Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified])

Music: Between Acts: several pieces of Martial Music-his Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester's Band(, in full uniform, by Permission)

411
03 May 1729 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: As17290422 but Epilogue-Mr Johnson the Author.
Cast
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mr Johnson the Author.
Role: other parts Actor: Smith, Giffard, Raymond, Gillow, Hulet, Williams, Reynolds, Hill, Mrs Purden, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Ward, Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cademore Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sermentory Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Seringo Actor: Mrs Montford
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Hill
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

412
19 May 1729 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mr Johnson, the Author

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Cast
Role: Cuzzonida Actor: Mrs Hill
Role: Chesirena Actor: Mrs Noakes
Role: other parts Actor: Smith, Giffard, Raymond, Gillow, Hulet, Williams, Reynolds, Hill, Mrs Purden, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Ward, Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson
Role: Cademore Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sermentory Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Seringo Actor: Mrs Montford
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

413
13 March 1730 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: See17300218, but Lord Flame-Johnson.
Cast
Role: Lord Flame Actor: Johnson.
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Nokes.

414
15 May 1741 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hurlothrumbo

Performance Comment: Lord Flame-the Author Samuel Johnson of Chesire.
Cast
Role: Lord Flame Actor: the Author Samuel Johnson of Chesire.
Related Works
Related Work: Hurlothrumbo; or, News from Terra Australis Incognita: With the Whimsical Flights of My Lord Flame Author(s): Samuel Johnson

415
07 January 1726 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: [By Charles Johnson.]Receipts: #63 11s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Female Fortune Teller

Performance Comment: Parts-Ryan, Walker, Quin, Hippisley, Hulett, Hall, Mrs Egleton, Mrs Parker, Mrs Younger, Mrs Moffett, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Morgan; but edition of 1726 lists: Spring-Quin; Ringwood-Rian; Sir Charles Mirmont-Walker; Owen Apwigeon-Hippisley; Mrs Joiner-Mrs Egleton; Frances-Mrs Morgan; Astrea-Mrs Parker; Clarinda-Mrs Mowfet; Scuttle-Mrs Younger; Mrs Apwigeon-Mrs Vincent; Prologue-Ryan; Epilogue-Mrs Younger.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Ryan, Walker, Quin, Hippisley, Hulett, Hall, Mrs Egleton, Mrs Parker, Mrs Younger, Mrs Moffett, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Morgan
Role: Mrs Joiner Actor: Mrs Egleton
Role: Frances Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Astrea Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Mowfet
Role: Scuttle Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Mrs Apwigeon Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Younger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Female Fortune Teller Author(s): Charles Johnson

416
08 January 1730 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Village Opera

Performance Comment: Principal parts-Reynolds, Wells, Mullart, Stopler, Fielding, Lacy, Mrs Lindsey, Miss Wood, Mrs Nokes, Mrs Mullart, Mrs Martin, Miss Smith, Miss Palms.
Cast
Role: Principal parts Actor: Reynolds, Wells, Mullart, Stopler, Fielding, Lacy, Mrs Lindsey, Miss Wood, Mrs Nokes, Mrs Mullart, Mrs Martin, Miss Smith, Miss Palms.
Related Works
Related Work: The Village Opera Author(s): Charles Johnson

417
23 May 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Boval and Mrs Markham. Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Performance Comment: As17220109, but Silent Woman-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Silent Woman Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Role: Morose Actor: Johnson
Role: Mrs Otter Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lady Haughty Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Dol Mavis Actor: Mrs Younger.

Dance: Shaw, Denoye, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Younger

418
05 April 1722 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. Written by C. Cibber

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Cast
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Johnson
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Booth.

Dance: Shaw, Denoye, Thurmond Jr, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock, Miss Tenoe

419
10 February 1724 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Benjamin Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Cast
Role: Morose Actor: Johnson
Role: Silent Woman Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Lady Haughty Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: Dol Actor: Mrs Campbell
Role: Centaure Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Mrs Otter Actor: Mrs Baker.

Dance: Passacaile-Shaw, Mrs Booth; Tollet's Ground-Mrs Younger, Miss Tenoe; Venetian Dance-Mrs Bullock

420
31 March 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Loves Last Shift

Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Heron

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

Music: Concerto on Little Flute-Baston; Trumpet Sonata-

421
28 March 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Loves Last Shift

Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Mills

Music: A Trumpet Sonata-

Dance: Lally, Rainton, Boval, Mrs Booth, Mrs Mills, Mrs Walter; particularly Myrtillo-

422
13 April 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Cast
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Coupler Actor: Johnson
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Hoyden Actor: Mrs Mills.

Dance: Roger, Essex, Lally, Boval, Rainton, Mrs Booth, Mrs Mills, Mrs Walter, Mlle Delorme; particularly Myrtillo-

423
07 October 1715 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wifes Relief Or The Husbands Cure

Performance Comment: Volatil-J. Leigh; Riot-Thurmond; Horatio-Husband; Valentine-Cory; Sir Tristram-Knapp; Young Cash-Pack; Spitfire-Spillar; Cinthea-Mrs Rogers; Arabella-Mrs Thurmond; Teraminta-Mrs Vincent; Aurelia-Mrs Spillar.
Cast
Role: Cinthea Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Teraminta Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Spillar.

Song: As17151001

Dance: As17151005; Harlequin-Aubert, who never appear'd upon a Stage before

424
26 November 1717 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wifes Relief Or The Husbands Cure

Performance Comment: Volatil-Leigh; Riot-Bullock Jr; Horatio-Husband; Valentine-Corey; Sir Tristram-Knap; Young Cash-Pack; Spitfire-Spiller; Slur-Ogden; Hazard-Bullock; Cynthia-Mrs Rogers; Arbella-Mrs Thurmond; Aurelia-Mrs Spiller; Teraminta-Mrs Robertson.
Cast
Role: Cynthia Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Teraminta Actor: Mrs Robertson.

Song: Singing in Italian and English-Mrs Barbier

Dance: As17171022

425
26 March 1739 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Cibber. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Ben. Johnson. [Tickets at Cibber's House, at Mrs Holt's in Bow Street, cg. The play changed, by request, from The Relapse.] London Daily Post and General Advertiser, 26 March: Last Week died, in the 88th Year of his Age, Mr Boman, belonging to Drury-Lane Theatre, who had the Honour to perform several times before King Charles II. It is remarkable of him, that he was the oldest Player, the oldest Singer, and the oldest Ringer in England

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Cast
Role: Ananias Actor: Johnson
Role: Doll Common Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Dame Pliant Actor: Mrs Bennet

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17390131 but Dorcas-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Clive.

Dance: II: Punch Dance-Master Ferg, Miss Wright; IV: Pierots-Master Ferg, Miss Wright; V: Turkish Dance-Muilment

Song: I: Advice to the Tatlers (by Desire)-Mrs Clive; III: Mary Scot-Mrs Clive

Music: Select Pieces-