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22327 results for: Keyword - Mrs Usher
We found 23411 matches on Performance Comments, 4250 matches on Event Comments, 4200 matches on Performance Title, 9 matches on Author, and 1 matches on Roles/Actors.

6476
20 June 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mountaineers

Performance Comment: Octavian-Barrymore; Virolet-C. Kemble; Kilmallock-Johnstone; Roque-Aickin; Muleteers-Bannister, Davies, Trueman; Lope Tocho-Suett; Goatherds-Davenport, Waldron Jun.; Bulcazin Muley-Caulfield; Ganem-Palmer Jun.; Pacha-R. Palmer; Ali Beg-Abbot; Moors-Ledger, Usher; Sadi-Wathen; Zorayda-Miss Heard; Floranthe-Miss DeCamp; Agnes-Mrs Bland; Peasants-Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage.
Cast
Role: Moors Actor: Ledger, Usher
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Peasants Actor: Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage.

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: Scout-Fawcett; Snarl-Suett; Charles-Trueman; Justice Mittimus-Usher; Sheepface-Wathen; Kate-Mrs Edward; Mrs Scout-Mrs Davenport.
Cast
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Davenport.

6477
03 September 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Purse

Cast
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: Hamlet Prince of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Johnston (2nd appearance in that character [in London]); Ghost-Barrymore; King-Caulfield; Polonius-Munden; Laertes-C. Kemble; Horatio-Davies; Rosencrantz-Trueman; Guildenstern-Palmer Jun.; Player King-Davenport; Bernardo-Abbot; Marcellus-Lyons; Messenger-Chippendale; Priest-Usher; Sailor-Ledger; Ostrick-R. Palmer; Gravediggers-Suett, Waldron Jun.; Queen-Mrs Harlowe; Player Queen-Mrs Edward; Ophelia-Mrs Johnston (1st appearance [in London]).in London]).
Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Usher
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Johnston

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Cast
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Edward

6478
15 June 1799 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Peeping Tom (with The Little Farthing Rushlight)-Fawcett; Mayor-Davenport; Crazy-Suett; Harold-Davies; Emma-Mrs Edward; Mayoress-Mrs Hale; Godiva-Mrs Cuyler; Maud-Mrs Harlowe.
Cast
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Godiva Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Harlowe.

Afterpiece Title: Family Distress

Performance Comment: Characters by Pope (1st appearance on this stage), Swendall (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; 1st appearance on this stage), Palmer, Master Tokely, Davies, Davenport, J. Palmer, Waldron, Abbot, Lyons, H. Johnston, Mrs Davenport, Miss Leserve, Miss Chapman (1st appearance on this stage). Cast from European Magazine, June 1799, p. 404: Robert Maxwell-Pope; Harrington-Swendall; Landlord-Palmer; Harry-Master Tokely; Flood-Davies; John Hartopp-Davenport; Dempster-J. Palmer; Jew-Waldron; Dumfries-Abbot; Servant-Lyons; Walwyn-H. Johnston; Old Blind Lady-Mrs Davenport; Jane-Miss Leserve; Arabella-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Old Blind Lady Actor: Mrs Davenport

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: Scout-Fawcett; Snarl-Suett; Sheepface-Wathen; Charles-Trueman; Justice Mittimus-Usher; Kate-Mrs Edward; Mrs Scout-Mrs Davenport.
Cast
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Davenport.

6479
20 June 1799 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: Inkle-Johnstone; Sir Christopher Curry-Aickin; Medium-Davenport; Campley-Davies; Mate-Clarke; Waiter-Chippendale; Planters-Usher, J. Palmer, Abbot; Sailors-Ledger, Lyons, Linton; Trudge-Fawcett; Narcissa-Mrs Edward; Wowski-Mrs Bland; Patty-Mrs Gibbs; Yarico-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, J. Palmer, Abbot
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Wowski Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Gibbs

Afterpiece Title: Fortunes Frolick

Performance Comment: Characters by Fawcett, Davenport, Clarke, Chippendale, Abbot, Lyons, Palmer, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Edward, Mrs Gibbs. Cast from text (James Ridgway, 1799): Robin Rough@head-Fawcett; Snacks-Davenport; Mr Frank-Clarke; Clown-Chippendale; Servant-Abbot; Villager-Lyons; Rattle-Palmer; Margery-Mrs Davenport; Miss Nancy-Mrs Edward; Dolly-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Miss Nancy Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

6480
29 October 1799 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: King Lear-Pope; Bastard-Whitfield; Gloster-Hull; Kent-Waddy; Cornwall-Macartney; Albany-Claremont; Gentleman Usher-Farley; Burgundy-Mills; Doctor-Davenport; Cornwall's Servant-Thompson; Gentleman-Klanert; Old Man-Rees; Edgar-Holman; Regan-Mrs Litchfield; Goneril-Mrs Dibdin; Arante-Miss Leserve; Cordelia-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Farley
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Dibdin
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Naval Pillar

Cast
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Britannia Actor: Mrs Chapman
Role: Jane Actor: Mrs Sydney
Role: Emai Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Females Actor: Ms Watts, Ms Gilbert, Ms Norton, Ms Castelle, Ms Iliff, Ms Leserve, Mrs Bologna, Ms Cox, Ms Carne, Miss Bologna, Ms Dibdin, Ms Burnett, Ms Sydney, Ms Masters, Ms Lloyd, Ms Whitmore.

Dance: As17991007

Song: In afterpiece: As17991011

6481
April 1688 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Fools Preferment Or The Three Dukes Of Dunstable

Performance Comment: Edition of 1688: Cocklebrain-Nokes; Justice-Leigh; Lyonel-Montfort; Clermont-Kinaston; Longevile-Powel; Bewford-Bowman; Toby-Jevon; Usher-Powel Sr; Aurelia-Mrs Bowtel; Celia-Mrs Jordain; Prologue-Mr Jevon; Epilogue-Mr Montfort.
Cast
Role: Usher Actor: Powel Sr
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Bowtel
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Jordain

6482
07 January 1741 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear And His Three Daughters

Performance Comment: Lear-Delane; Edgar-Ryan; Gloucester-Bridgwater; Bastard-Hale; Albany-Gibson; Cornwall-Hallam; Burgundy-Bencraft; Kent-Rosco; Gentleman Usher-Neale; Goneril-Mrs Mullart; Regan-Miss Burgess; Cordelia-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Neale
Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Dance: YYorkshire Maggot-Haughton, Mlle Roland; Wooden Shoe Dance-Mechel; Le Bergeres Fidele-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; Louvre-Signora Barberini

6483
04 November 1743 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Bridges; Bajazet-Delane; Arpasia-Mrs Roberts; Haly-Green; Moneses-Giffard; Axalla-W. Giffard; Prince of Tanais-Blakes; Mirvan-Usher; Dervise-Winstone; Stratocles-Turbutt; Zama-Ray; Selima-Mrs Giffard; Usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Mirvan Actor: Usher
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Giffard

Song: As17431027

Dance: As17431027

6484
27 January 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of King Henry The Fourth With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff Justice Shallow Ancient Pistol

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Berry; King-Delane; Justice Shallow-Cibber Sen.; Prince of Wales-Mills; Duke of Lancaster-Havard; Bishop of York-Turbutt; Canterbury-Woodburn; Chief@Justice-Bridges; Hastings-Blakes; Gower-Usher; Silence-Neale; Pistol-Yates; Poins-W. Giffard; Bardolph-Ray; Scroop-Arthur; Westmorland-Winstone; Cambridge-Taswell; Gray-Dunstall; Hostess-Mrs Cross; Doll Tearsheet-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Gower Actor: Usher
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Doll Tearsheet Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Afterpiece Title: Columbine Courtezan

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Mann

6485
30 April 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Cast
Role: Calista Actor: Mrs Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Chrononhotonthologos

Performance Comment: Chrononhotonthologos-Philips; Aldiborontiphoscophornia-Cross; Rigdum Funidos-Blakes; Bombardinion-Green; King of Fidlers-Simpson; King of Antipodes-Berkley; Capt of Guards-Woodburn; Dumb Master of Ceremonies-Vaughan; Doctor-Leigh; Cook-Usher; First Lady-Miss Cole; Second Lady-Mrs King; Cupid-Miss Yates; Tatlanthe-Mrs Yates; Venus-Miss Bradshaw; Fadladinida-Miss Budgell; In the Farce The Early Horn-Lowe.
Cast
Role: Cook Actor: Usher
Role: Second Lady Actor: Mrs King
Role: Tatlanthe Actor: Mrs Yates

Song: I: a Cantata-Lowe

Dance: II: Muilment; III: Sga Bettini

6486
13 December 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Foote; Smith-Bridges; Johnson-Mills; Others-Yates, Havard, Taswell, Blakes, Turbutt, Woodburn, Neale, Usher, Winstone, Goodfellow, Simson, Ray, I. Sparks, Wright, Miss Minors, Mrs Cross, Miss Cole, Miss Yates; With additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Rais'd Troops-.
Cast
Role: Others Actor: Yates, Havard, Taswell, Blakes, Turbutt, Woodburn, Neale, Usher, Winstone, Goodfellow, Simson, Ray, I. Sparks, Wright, Miss Minors, Mrs Cross, Miss Cole, Miss Yates

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive

Song: II: Britons Strike Home-Lowe

Dance: V: Mechel, Mlle Mechel

6487
04 April 1746 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lying Lover Or The Ladies Friendship

Performance Comment: Young Bookwit-Mills; Latin-Yates; Storm-Macklin; Charcoal-Neale; Old Bookwit-Berry; Victoria-Clive; Penelope-Mrs Woffington; Lovemore-Havard; Frederick-Blakey; Simon-Collins; Constable-I. Sparks; Turnkey-Bransby; Watch-Usher; Lettice-Mrs Macklin; Betty-Miss Minors.
Cast
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Watch Actor: Usher
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Macklin

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet

Song: I: Song-; II: Scotch Dialogue, as17460310 IV: Cantata-Lowe

Dance: III: Italian Peasants, as17460206

6488
09 May 1746 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: 1 Henry Iv With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Hotspur-Lee 1st appearance this stage; Prince John-Marr; Falstaff-Dance; King-Havard; Carriers-Barrington, I. Sparks; Prince of Wales-Giffard; Francis-Yates; Vernon-Blakes; Worcester-Winstone; Blunt-Goodfellow; Douglas-Usher; Bardolph-Ray; Peto-Collins; Gadshill-Leigh; Kate-Mrs Mills; Hostess-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Douglas Actor: Usher
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Cross.

Afterpiece Title: 1 The Anatomist

Performance Comment: See17460501, but Medecin-Blakes; Crispin-Yates; Beatrice-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Song: 1 I: Lowe

Dance: 1 III: Mechel, Mlle Mechel

6489
11 June 1746 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The True And Ancient History Of King Lear And His Three Daughters

Performance Comment: Lear-Garrick (1st time on that stage); Edgar-Ryan; Gloucester-Bridgwater; Bastard-Cashell; Kent-Chapman; Albany-Oates; Cornwall-Burton; Burgundy-Paddick; Usher-Philips; Goneril-Miss Haughton; Regan-Mrs Bland; Cordelia-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Usher Actor: Philips
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Dance: Cooke, Sga Campioni

6490
04 November 1746 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Berry; Moneses-Lacy; Bajazet-Delane; Axalla-Mills; Prince of Tanais-Blakes; Mirvan-Ray; Zama-Usher; Omar-Bridges; Dervise-Winstone; Haly-Mozeen; Stratocles-Goodfellow; Selima-Mrs Ridout; Arpasia-Mrs Giffard; With the Usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Zama Actor: Usher
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Giffard

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

Cast
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Mozeen.

6491
15 January 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: 1 Henry Iv

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Berry; Hotspur-Barry; King-Sparks; Prince of Wales-Giffard; Francis-Yates; Kate-Mrs Woffington; Hostess-Mrs Cross; Prince John-Miss Cole; Vernon-Blakes; Worcester-Winstone; Northumberland-Bridges; Douglas-Mozeen; Glendower-Cibber; Blunt-Usher; Bardolph-Ray; Peto-Collins; Gadshill-Lee; Carriers-Barrington, I. Sparks.
Cast
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Blunt Actor: Usher

Afterpiece Title: 1 The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Cook Actor: Usher
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive.

6492
02 February 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love Or The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Antony-Barry; Ventidius-Sparks; Cleopatra-Mrs Woffington; Octavia-Mrs Furnival; Dolabella-Mills; Alexas-Blakes; Serapion-Bridges; Myris-Simpson; Gentleman-Usher; Charmion-Miss Minors; Iras-Miss Cole.
Cast
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Furnival
Role: Gentleman Actor: Usher

6493
28 March 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar With The Death Of Brutus And Cassius

Performance Comment: Brutus-Delane; Antony-Barry; Cassius-Sparks; Octavius-Blakes; Caska-Berry; Caesar-Mills; Calphurnia-Mrs Bennet; Portia-Mrs Furnival; Decius-Bridges; Trebonius-Winstone; Cimber-Usher; Messala-Bransby; Ligarius-Taswell; Cinna-Marr; Servant to Antony-Ray; Lucillius-Leigh; Pindarus-Raftor; Publius-Wright; Citizens-Neale, Yates, Collins, Barrington.
Cast
Role: Calphurnia Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Furnival
Role: Cimber Actor: Usher

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantley

Cast
Role: Margerina Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Mrs Mozeen.

Song: IV: The Blithest Bird-Sullivan

Dance: II: Muilment; V: The Mechels

6494
04 November 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Delane; Moneses-Havard; Arpasia-Mrs Cibber; Axalla-Mozeen; Prince of Tanais-Blakes; Bajazet-Barry; Omar-Sparks; Dervise-Berry; Hali-Usher; Stratocles-Winstone; Selima-Mrs Elmy; Usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hali Actor: Usher
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Elmy

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

6495
16 December 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry V

Performance Comment: Henry V-Barry; Archbishop of Canterbury-Delane; Exeter-Berry; Fluellin-Macklin; Pistol-Yates; Gloster-Usher; Bedford-Marr; Westmoreland-Simpson; Gower-Bransby; Salisbury-Burton; King of France-Mills; Dauphin-Havard; Constable-Sparks; Burgundy-Blakes; Mountjoy-Lee; Bp. Ely-Winstone; Cambridge-Raftor; Scroop-Mozeen; Grey-Ray; Governor of Harfleur-Taswell; Macmorris-Barrington; Jamy-Neale; Nym-Arthur; Bardolph-I. Sparks; Boy-Miss Yates; Queen Isabel-Mrs Bennet; Katherine-Mrs Green; the Prologue, Chorus-Garrick.
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: Usher
Role: Queen Isabel Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Green

6496
03 October 1748 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear And His Three Daughters

Performance Comment: Lear-Quin; Edgar-Ryan; Gloster-Bridgwater; Kent-Gibson; Bastard-Ridout; Cornwall-Bencraft; Albany-Anderson; Burgundy-Paddick; Gentleman Usher-Cushing; Goneril-Miss Haughton; Regan-Mrs Ridout; Cordelia-Mrs Ward 1st appearance on that stage.
Cast
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Cushing
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Ward 1st appearance on that stage.

6497
02 November 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Gloster-Bridges; Hastings-Garrick; Bellmour-Lee; Catesby-Winstone; Ratcliff-Blakes; Gentleman-Usher; Lady-Miss Cole; Shore-Barry; Jane Shore-Mrs Pritchard; Alicia-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Gentleman Actor: Usher
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: The Intriguing Chambermaid

Cast
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Clive.

6498
04 November 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Sowdon for the first time; Stratocles-Palmer; Selima-Mrs Elmy; Bajazet-Barry; Moneses-Havard; Arpasia-Mrs Cibber; Axalla-Lee; Omar-Winstone; Prince of Tanais-Blakes; Dervis-Berry; Haly-Usher; Usual Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Haly Actor: Usher

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.

6499
06 February 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet And Irene

Performance Comment: Demetrius-Garrick; Mahomet-Barry; Cali Bassa-Berry; Abdalla-Havard; Mustapha-Sowdon; Leontius-Blakes; Hasan-Usher; Aspasia-Mrs Cibber; Irene-Mrs Pritchard; Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Hasan Actor: Usher
Role: Aspasia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Irene Actor: Mrs Pritchard

6500
07 October 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggars Opera

Afterpiece Title: The Little French Lawyer

Performance Comment: [The Larpent MS 80 gives the cast plus the "lengths" for each part: 8 Clerimont-Palmer; 3 1!2 Durand-Blakes; 9 1!2 La Writ-Woodward; 2 1!2 Sampson-Winstone; 1!2 1st Gentleman-Shuter; 1!2 2nd Gentleman-King; 1!2 Old Gentleman-Taswell; 1 Servant-James; 1 1!2 Bully-Costollo; 1!2 2nd Bully-Usher; 1 1st Client-Simpson; 1 2nd Client-Marr; 2 1!2 Mrs La Writ-Mrs Bennet. A Length was 42 lines to be memorized.]
Cast
Role: 2 2nd Bully Actor: Usher
Role: 2 Mrs La Writ Actor: Mrs Bennet. A Length was 42 lines to be memorized.