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1301
27 December 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: George Barnwell

Performance Comment: Barnwell-Farren (1st appearance in that character); Thorowgood-Hull; Trueman-Davies; Uncle-Booth; Blunt-Thompson; Maria-Mrs T. Kennedy (1st appearance in that character); Lucy-Mrs Wilson; Millwood-Mrs Bates .
Cast
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Bates

Afterpiece Title: The Magic Cavern or Virtues Triumph

Performance Comment: Cast not listed. [Partial cast and names of certain performers from following sources: Songs (J. Almon, 1785) lists Old Man-Davies; Tanner-Doyle; Cooper-Darley; Abdiel-Miss Brett; Colombine-unassigned; the score (Longman and Broderip [1784]) lists Magician [i.e. Old Man?]-Davies; General Advertiser, 28 Dec. assigns Harlequin-Kennedy, and lists Johnstone, Mrs Bannister; Morning Chronicle, 30 Dec. lists Stevens.] hathi. Morning Chronicle, 30 Dec. lists Stevens.] hathi.
Cast
Role: assigns Harlequin Actor: Kennedy, and lists Johnstone, Mrs Bannister

Song: In Act I of mainpiece song by Brett

1302
05 May 1786 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zenobi A

Performance Comment: Rhadamistus-Pope (1st appearance in that character); Pharasmanes-Aickin; Megistus-Hull; Zopiron-Davies; Tigranes-Fearon; Teribazus-Farren (1st appearance in that character); Zelmira-Mrs Inchbald; Zenobia-Mrs Pope (1st appearance in that character, and only time of performing this season). An Occasional Epilogue spoken by Mrs Pope .
Cast
Role: Zelmira Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Zenobia Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: The April Fool

Cast
Role: Glib Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Dance: End of Epilogue, as17860504

1303
17 November 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Afterpiece Title: Hercules and Omphale

Performance Comment: Morning Chronicle, 19 Nov., notes that the Principal parts-Incledon, Quick, Munden, Fawcett, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain; Part I. The Piece commences with a View of Omphale's Palace; Omphale, Queen of Lydia, seated on her Throne, surrounded by Virgins--The Princes of Dacia and Mycoene send Ambassadors, each demanding her hand in marriage--then follows the Magnificent Entry of the Two Princes; Dacians: Dacian Soldiers bearing Spears, Trophies of Armour, Egyptians bearing Presents, Musician, Dacian Officers with Trophies, The Prince of Dacia borne in a Triumphal Car drawn by War-Horses in compleat Armour. Mycoeneans: Mycoenean Officers with Swords and Shields, Armour Bearer, Women bearing Presents, Numidians with Presents, Martial Music, The Prince of Mycoene drawn in a Triumphal Car by Horses richly caparisoned. The Procession over, a Pyrrhic Dance takes place, when Thunder is heard--Jove's Eagle descends, bearing a Festoon with this inscription, "Hercules is doomed the Slave of Omphale"--Hercules enters cloathed in the hide of Nemean Lion, attended by Iolaus--he offers Presents to Omphale--she receives them with tenderness-The Princes renew their suit, which she rejects, after which Omphale, Hercules, and the Princes retire different ways. Omphale in the absence of Hercules orders her +Nymphs to prepare for the Chace. This is succeeded by The Cave of Cacus. This famous Robber (a monster with three heads) who had desolated the adjacent country, hearing the sound of horns, lays in wait for his prey--the rival Princes are seen passing thro' the trees--Omphale and her train appear returning from the Chace--The Princes retire and plan to seize her-Cacus enters and forces her into the cave--the Princes with their Attendants attempt to seize Hercules, who for some time defends himself against their united force; nearly va quished he prays to Jupiter, when a Storm arises, thunder, lightning, hail, fire, and massey stones are seen to descend--Hercules gains the Mouth of the Cavern, and thus defends himself from the Storm and his Assailants--Screams are heard within the Cavern--the Prince of Dacia bearing off Omphale, the Prince of Mycoene forces her from him, and after slaying the Prince of Dacia, escapes with his conquest--the Tempest ceases--Hercules and Cacus come from the Cave, a Combat ensues, in which Hercules vanquishes the Robber--He then pursues the Prince of Mycoene, and is informed by Iolaus, that Omphale is shut up in the city of Mycoene--Catapultas, Battering Rams, are prepared, and the Scene changes to The Town and Fortifications of Mycoene. Hercules at the head of his Army summons it to surrender--the Prince brings Omphale on the Battlements bound in Chains-The Battering Ram and all the Implements of War are brought in Action against the City--the Besieged defend themselves by hurling huge stones on the heads of their Assailants--the Soldiers form the Tortoise back with their shields, by which Hercules mounts the walls--his Army enter the city with Firebrands--Hercules bears away the gates upon his shoulders--the City is seen in flames--Hercules pursues the Prince to the summit of a Mountain, seizes and dashes him into the Sea--he releases Omphale, and bears her off in triumph. Part II. A Magnificent Hall in Omphale's Palace. Hercules enters with Omphale, fatigued with the toils of Battle, she leaves him to repose--when asleep, Omphale returns, and kneeling to a Statue of Cupid, the Figure receives animation--She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules with Love-Cupid changes the Club of Hercules for a Shepherd's Brook, his Arrows to Wreaths of Roses--Cupid calls on the Pleasures--their train surround the Sopha of Hercules, bearing Vases, Medallions, Baskets of Flowers, Wreaths of Roses--They form a groupe--when Cupid brings forth Omphale and places her by his side--He then waves his Bow and discovers The Garden of Love, in which Juno, attended by Mercury and Hymen, descend the Stage, and Clouds dispersing, discover The Temple of Juno. Juno joins the hands of Hercules and Omphale, and orders Hymen to prepare the Marriage Ceremony. This is succeeded by a Brand Hymeneal Procession: Four Amazons with Bows and Arrows, Four Nymphs bearing two Cornucopias, Four Giants bearing Rocks, Two White Bulls decorated for Sacrifice, Eight Priestesses bearing Instruments of Sacrifice, Twelve Children playing on Lutes, Harps, The Altar drawn by White Bulls richly decorated, Sixteen Priests of the Temple of Juno, The High Priest. After which the Ceremony commences--this is interspersed With Dances by Nymphs, Graces, Love. Hymen joins their Hands--the Cupids crown them with Wreaths, and the Piece concludes.
Cast
Role: notes that the Principal parts Actor: Incledon, Quick, Munden, Fawcett, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain

1304
24 August 1661 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 21): Hamlet-Betterton; Horatio-Harris; King-Lilliston; Ghost-Richards; Polonius-Lovel; Rosencrans-Dixon; Guilderstern-Price; 1st Gravemaker-Underhill; 2d Gravemaker-Dacres; Queen-Mrs Davenport; Ophelia-Mrs Sanderson.
Cast
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Sanderson.

1305
28 January 1662 @ Theatre in Vere Street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 3) gives a cast which pertains to this period: Don Leon-Major Mohun; Don Decastrio-Burt; Michael Perez-Hart; Cacafago-Clun; Margareta-Mrs Ann Marshal; Estifania-Mrs Boutell.
Cast
Role: Margareta Actor: Mrs Ann Marshal
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Boutell.

1306
18 October 1662 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Villain

Performance Comment: Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 23): Monsieur Brisac-Betterton; Monsieur Beaupre-Harris; Governour-Lilliston; Bontefeu-Young; Maligni-Saunford; Coligni-Price; Bellmont-Mrs Betterton [Mrs Saunderson]; Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Bellmont Actor: Mrs Betterton

1307
19 February 1670 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: The Duke's Company. This performance is on the L. C. lists at Harvard. See VanLennep, "Plays on the English Stage", p. 15. The play was not printed, and the only source of information concerning it is in Downes, Roscius Anglicanus, p. 30: The Woman made a Justice: Wrote by Mr Betterton: Mrs Long, Acting the Justice so Charmingly; and the Comedy being perfect and justly Acted, so well pleased the Audience, it continu'd Acting 14 Days together: The Prologue being spoke to it each Day. [It is possible that this date represents the premiere, since Saturday was frequently a day on which plays were first acted, but there is no certainty on this point.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Woman Made A Justice

Performance Comment: The Justice-Mrs Long; Prologue-.
Cast
Role: The Justice Actor: Mrs Long

1308
05 May 1677 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Scaramouch A Philosopher Harlequin A School boy Bravo Merchant And Magician

Performance Comment: Edition of 1677: Prologue-; Scaramouch-Griffin; Pancrace-Powell; Octavio-Clark; Cynthio-Wiltshire; Spitzaferro-Cartwright; Plautino-Goodman; Harlequin-Haynes; Aurelia-Mrs Vincent; School Mistris-Mrs Corey.
Cast
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: School Mistris Actor: Mrs Corey.

1309
12 December 1677 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love Or The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Edition of 1678: Prologue to Anthony and Cleopatra-; Marc Anthony-Hart; Ventidius-Mohun; Dollabella-Clarke; Alexas-Goodman; Serapion-Griffin; Another Priest-Coysh; Cleopatra-Mrs Boutell; Octavia-Mrs Corey; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Boutell
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Corey

1310
25 April 1687 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Island Princess

Performance Comment: Edition of 1687: King of Tedere-Kynaston; Quisara-Mrs Cook; Fanura-Mrs Mumford; Governor-Gillo; Bakam-Powel; Syana-Harris; Ruidias-Griffin; Armusia-Smith; Sforza-Norris; Emanuel-Powel Jr; Pymero-Mumford.
Cast
Role: Quisara Actor: Mrs Cook
Role: Fanura Actor: Mrs Mumford

1311
February 1688 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Injured Lovers Or The Ambitious Father

Performance Comment: Edition of 1688. Prologue to the Injur'd Lovers-Mr Mountfort; King of Sicily-Williams; Rheusanes-Betterton; Ghinotto-Griffin; Dorenalus-Mountfort; Old Colonel-Sanford; Soldiers-Lee, Jevon, Underhill; Princess Oryala-Mrs Barry; Antelina-Mrs Bracegirdle; Epilogue-Mr Jevon.
Cast
Role: Princess Oryala Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Antelina Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle

1312
16 January 1690 @ Drury Lane Theatre or Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: A copy of the 1690 quarto (New York Public Library) has the following MS cast which may well pertain to this season: Alexander-Mountfort; Lysimachus-Williams; Hephestion-Bowman; Cassander-Powell; Statira-Mrs Bracegirdle; Roxana-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Barry.

1313
07 February 1704 @ Whitehall or St. James's

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Marc Antony-Betterton; Ventidius-Verbruggen; Dolabella-Wilks; Alexas-Booth; Cleopatra-Mrs Barry; Octavia-Mrs Bracegirdle [Downes, p. 47]; A Prologue to the Court on the Queen's Birthday [1704 [Congreve, IV, 72-73]-.
Cast
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle

1314
09 April 1705 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Loves Of Ergasto

Performance Comment: A new set of Singers, arriv'd from Italy [Downes, p. 48]; Prologue [written by Sir Samuel Garth-Mrs Bracegirdle; Epilogue [written by William Congreve-Mrs Bracegirdle.
Cast
Role: Sir Samuel Garth Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: William Congreve Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle.

1315
28 October 1751 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: As17510921, but Foible-Miss Minors; Mincing-Mrs Toogood; Waitwell-Blakes.
Cast
Role: Mincing Actor: Mrs Toogood
Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Willoughby
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs James.

Dance: Mad Auretti, Matthews, Mad Janeton Auretti

1316
05 May 1752 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Womans Oratory

Performance Comment: See17520502, but A Full Piece by Noell-; Two Orations-Mrs Midnight; A Duetto on two Beesomatoes-; with a Song-; a Solo in a New Taste-Sig Piantofugocalo; a new Concerto and Solo on the Cymbalo-Noell; a new Cantata in the Venetian Taste, by Sig Hasse-Sig Bombazino accompanied with the Vox Humaine; Solo on violincello-Master Hallett in the Character of a Cupid ; An Oration on the Salt@Box-a Rationalist; A Declamatory Piece on the Jew's Harp-a Casuist; a Solo of Humour on the French Horn-Mrs Midnight's Daughter; Also a Prologue, Epilogue-Toe.
Cast
Role: Two Orations Actor: Mrs Midnight
Role: a Solo of Humour on the French Horn Actor: Mrs Midnight's Daughter

1317
31 January 1772 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Lewes; Chasseur Royal-DuBellamy (playbill; but Reinhold in Public Advertiser); Doctor-Banks; Colombine-Mrs Dyer; Merlin-Legg; Diana-Mrs Baker; Pierrot-Morris.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker

1318
25 September 1773 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #138 10s. 6d. Paid three days salary at #85 1s. 11d. per diem, #255 5s. 9d. [Paid the following items which occur regularly each Saturday pay day during the 37 weeks of the 1773-74 season: Lampmen #2 12s.; Billstickers #3 12s.; Handbills 8s.; Candlemen #3 18s.; Carpenter's Bills #8 14s. 6d.; Taylor's Bill #8 11s. 8d.; Mantua Maker's Bill #5 6s.; J. Stevens 18s; Mrs Abington's Cloaths #1; Mr Carver 11 days #11; Mr Royer 2 weeks #9; Mr J. French on act #8 8s.; Supernumeraries and Kettle Drummers #3 14s. (Treasurer's Book). N.B. This pay day was based on a three-day acting week. The average paid out for each of these items over the season, and the total for each computed on this average was as follows. [No further mention will be made of these items this season.] @ Average per week Total for season@Lampmen #3 2s. #113 14s.@Billstickers #2 14s. #99 18s.@Handbills 12s. #22 4s.@Carpenter's #5 10s. #203 10s.@Taylor's #10 2s. #373 14s.@Mantua Maker's #2 10s. #92 10s.@J. Stevens 18s. #33 6s.@Mrs Abington Cloaths #1 12s. 4d. #60@Carver at 1 per diem #189@Royer #4 10s. #166 10s.@Sups and Kettle Drum at #3 10s. per diem #661@Candlemen #7 14s. #277 4s.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamesters

Performance Comment: Wilding-King; Hazard (with song)-Reddish; Barnacle-Parsons; Nephew-Dodd; Dwindle-Waldron; Acreless-Wheeler; Littlestock-Fawcett; Sellaway-Keen; Boxkeeper-Ackman; Drawer-Griffith; Mrs Wilding-Miss Younge; Penelope-Mrs Abington; Page-Miss P. Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Mrs Wilding Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Abington

Afterpiece Title: The Pigmy Revels

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Rooker; Colombine-Mrs Sutton; Other characters-Messink, Grimaldi, Ackman, Keen, Wright, Burton, Kear, Waldron, W. Palmer, Wrighten, Jacobs, Griffiths, Jones, Master Cape, Lings, Watkins, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Platt, Mrs Millidge, Miss Collet, Miss Lings, Mrs S. Smith; The Dances-Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Other characters Actor: Messink, Grimaldi, Ackman, Keen, Wright, Burton, Kear, Waldron, W. Palmer, Wrighten, Jacobs, Griffiths, Jones, Master Cape, Lings, Watkins, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Platt, Mrs Millidge, Miss Collet, Miss Lings, Mrs S. Smith

1319
09 December 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17731004, but King Henry-Clarke, first time; Richmond-Wroughton; Ratcliff-Lewes; Tressel-Dyer; Dutchess of York-Mrs P. Green; Lady Ann-Mrs Lessingham; Lieut.-_; Lord Mayor-_.
Cast
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs P. Green
Role: Lady Ann Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Baker

Afterpiece Title: The Golden Pippin

Cast
Role: Pallas Actor: Mrs Baker

1320
20 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Desire. Benefit for Miss Abrams (who perform'd the Little Gipsey). Tickets deliver'd for The Maid of the Mill, and by Mr Norris and Mrs Veal will be taken. Rec'd Stopages #11 9s. 6d. Paid salary list #621 16s. 6d.; Mr Gardner (By Order) one night #5 5s. Receipts: #78 16s. Charges: #70 5s. 6d. Profits to Miss Abrahams: #8 10s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Performance Comment: As17760409 but Hurry-Waldron, first time; Architect-Norris; Maria-Miss P. Hopkins; Shepherdess, with songs incident to the piece-Miss Abrams; Vocal Parts-Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Smith, Mrs _Scott.
Role: briefly listed as] Actor: Vernon, Davies, Mrs Scott, Mrs Wrighten.
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Scott, Mrs +Jewell, Mrs +Smith.
Role: Lady Bab Lardoon Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Fawcett, Legg, Kear, Cubitt, Carpenter, Mas. Blanchard, Mrs Scott, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Wrighten
Role: the Dances Actor: Slingsby, Fontaine, Como, Giorgi, Blurton, Sga Crespi, Mrs Sutton, Sga Paccini

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Cast
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Wilelmina Actor: Mrs Jewell

Song: V: (By Desire) The Soldier Tir'd-Miss Abrams

1321
03 October 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Revenge

Performance Comment: Alonzo-Barrymore; Carlos-C. Kemble; Alvarez-Packer; Manuel-Maddocks; Zanga-Kemble; Leonora-Mrs Powell; Isabella-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Powell

Afterpiece Title: The Embarkation

Performance Comment: Characters by Holland, Dignum, Palmer, Sparks, Surmont, Wewitzer, Cory, Master Tokely, Trueman, Suett, Bannister Jun., Miss DeCamp, Mrs Bland. Cast from Monthly Visitor, Oct. 1799, p. 178: Capt. Beverly-Holland; Midshipman-Dignum; O'Splash-Palmer; Sawney-Sparks; Mushroom-Surmont; Hokensoken-Wewitzer; Dutchman-Cory; Child-Master Tokely; Soldier-Trueman; Ramrod-Suett; Juniper-Bannister Jun.; Eliza-Miss DeCamp; Mary-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland.

1322
03 June 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 1st piece: In 3 Scenes of Dialogue. 2nd piece: The Music compiled by Pepusch. [The playbill assigns Filch to Mrs Wilson and Mat o' th' Mint to Miss Morris, but "Miss Morris was merely a temporary substitute for Mrs Wilson who, it seems, is too far advanced in her pregnancy to dress en bomme" (Miming Chronicle, 4 June). But beginning with 7 June Mrs Wilson acted regularly until 3 Aug. Who acted Mat o' th' Mint on this present night has not come to light; the part was perhaps omitted.] 3rd piece: Ballet Tragi-comique. Composed by Signior Novestris [i.e. George Colman, the elder]. The Music by Gluck. With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. Machinist and Painter-Sg Rookereschi. Tailor-Sg Walkerino. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Rice at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Preludio

Afterpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Wells; Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Mat o' th' Mint -?; Ben Budge-Mrs Inchbald; Crook-finger'd Jack-Miss Painter; Waiter-Miss Hale; Jemmy Twitcher-Miss Francis; Nimming Ned-Mrs W. Palmer; Filch-Miss Morris; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mr Wilson; Jenny Diver-Mr Wood; Mrs Coaxer-Mr Stevens; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Swords; Sukey Tawdry-Mr Webb; Dolly Trull-Mr R. Palmer; Molly Brazen-Mr Kenny; Mrs Vixen-Mr Massey; Betty Doxy-Mr Painter; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Polly-Mr Bannister. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mr Wilson
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mr Stevens
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Swords
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Massey

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Dance: In Act III of mainpiece a Hornpipe by Master Byrn. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]

1323
06 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by Mrs A. Behn. Benefit Mrs Seal

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rover

Performance Comment: Rover-Giffard; Hellena-Mrs Seal; Angelica-Mrs Giffard; Belvil-Huddy; Frederick-W. Williams; Antonio-Bardin; Pedro-Smith; Stephano-Machen; Phillippo-Collet; Sancho-R. Williams; Blunt-Penkethman; Florinda-Mrs Purden; Valeria-Mrs Mountfort; Moretta-Mrs Thomas; Callis-Mrs Palmer; Lucetta-Mrs Kirk.
Cast
Role: Hellena Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Valeria Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Moretta Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Callis Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Kirk.

Song: A Song-Miss Thornowets; Susan's Complaint-Miss Mountfort

Dance: PPierrots-; Shepherds and Shepherdesses-

1324
22 March 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Jordan. Part of the Pit [9 rows (World, 23 Mar.)] to be laid into the Boxes. Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, probably by Isaac Bickerstaffe, but also ascribed to Mrs Jordan and to Richard Ford. Text 1st published (unauthorized), Dublin, 1799]. Kemble Mem.: The Farce is written by Mr Bickerstaffe. World, 29 Apr. 1790: The Spoil'd Child was sent to Mrs Jordan from Bickerstaffe in Italy, where her fame had reached. Public Advertiser, 13 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Jordan at her house, No. 14, Somerset-street, Portman-square. Receipts: #352 18s. 6d. (137.13.0; 12.4.6; 1.7.0; tickets: 201.14.0) (charge: #111 6s. 11d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Belles Stratagem

Performance Comment: Doricourt-Kemble; Hardy-Baddeley; Sir George Touchwood-Wroughton; Flutter-Bannister Jun.; Saville-Barrymore; Villers-Whitfield; Courtall-R. Palmer; Silvertongue-Banks; Crowquil-Jones; Gentlemen-Benson, Phillimore, Haymes; Mountebank-Hollingsworth; French Servant-Maddocks; Porter-Alfred; Dick-Burton; Gibson-Lyons; Saville's Servant-Webb; Tradesman-Fawcett; Letitia Hardy (with a song)-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character); Mrs Rackett-Miss Pope; Lady Touchwood-Mrs Kemble; Miss Ogle-Miss Tidswell; Kitty Willis-Miss Barnes; Lady-Mrs Hedges.
Cast
Role: Letitia Hardy Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Mrs Rackett Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Hedges.

Afterpiece Title: The Spoild Child

Performance Comment: Little Pickle (with songs)-Mrs Jordan; Old Pickle-Suett; Tagg-R. Palmer; John-Burton; Miss Pickle-Mrs Hopkins; Maria-Miss Heard; Margery-Mrs Booth; Susan-Mrs Edwards; Prologue-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Little Pickle Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Miss Pickle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Prologue Actor: Mrs Jordan.

1325
30 April 1674 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest Or The Enchanted Island