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276
18 May 1791 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Wives

Cast
Role: Belville Actor: Lewis
Role: General Savage Actor: Wilson
Role: Conolly Actor: Aickin
Role: Torrington Actor: Quick
Role: Leeson Actor: Farren
Role: Captain Savage Actor: Davies
Role: Miss Walsingham Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Belville Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Union; or, St

Performance Comment: Andrew's Day. Old Quiz-Quick; Easy-Johnstone; Taffy-Blanchard; Scotch Cobler [Archey McNab]-Wilson; Young Quiz-Munden; Helm-Incledon; Quotations-Bernard; Plausible-Macready; Long Cork-Bannister; English Girl Nancy]-Miss Broadhurst; Scotch Girl [Jeannet]-Mrs Mountain; Scotch Cobler's Wife [Mrs McNab]-Mrs Webb; Irish Girl [Peggy]-Mrs Martyr; [The names in brackets are as specified in the cast listed in Larpent MS.] Prologue-Wilson; [PART I A Cruel fate-Williamson, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr; I sit on my sunkie-Mrs Mountain; The passion of Love I never felt-Miss Broadhurst; To be sure she don't like a brisk Irish lad-Mrs Martyr; We bipeds made up of frail clay-Quick; My Joe Jannet-Wilson, Mrs Webb; When Bibo went down-Bannister; A Sailor's life's the life for me-Incledon; [PART II The charms of my Peggy-Johnstone; Farili bo boo-Wilson; On the lake of Killarney-Mrs Martyr; The bells of Aberdovey-Blanchard; Scotch Song-Incledon; Sigh no more Ladies-Bannister, Johnstone, Incledon, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr; And their aw nodding at our house at hame-; [PART III The Stranger's at Home. President-Bannister; The Prince and Old England for ever-Johnstone; Comic Constitutional Song-Bernard; A Stammering Glee [Goody Groaner]-Incledon, Reeve, Blanchard; Come come all noble souls, Beviamo tutti tre-Bannister, Incledon, Blanchard, Reeve, Williamson, Johnstone.
Cast
Role: Old Quiz Actor: Quick
Role: Easy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Taffy Actor: Blanchard
Role: Archey McNab] Actor: Wilson
Role: Young Quiz Actor: Munden
Role: Helm Actor: Incledon
Role: Quotations Actor: Bernard
Role: Plausible Actor: Macready
Role: Long Cork Actor: Bannister
Role: English Girl Nancy] Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: Jeannet] Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mrs McNab] Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy] Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilson
Role: PART I A Cruel fate Actor: Williamson, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr
Role: I sit on my sunkie Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: The passion of Love I never felt Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: To be sure she don't like a brisk Irish lad Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: We bipeds made up of frail clay Actor: Quick
Role: My Joe Jannet Actor: Wilson, Mrs Webb
Role: When Bibo went down Actor: Bannister
Role: A Sailor's life's the life for me Actor: Incledon
Role: PART II The charms of my Peggy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Farili bo boo Actor: Wilson
Role: On the lake of Killarney Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: The bells of Aberdovey Actor: Blanchard
Role: Scotch Song Actor: Incledon
Role: Sigh no more Ladies Actor: Bannister, Johnstone, Incledon, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr
Role: And their aw nodding at our house at hame Actor:
Role: President Actor: Bannister
Role: The Prince and Old England for ever Actor: Johnstone
Role: Comic Constitutional Song Actor: Bernard
Role: Goody Groaner] Actor: Incledon, Reeve, Blanchard
Role: Beviamo tutti tre Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Blanchard, Reeve, Williamson, Johnstone.

Dance: Afterpiece conclude: Highland Fling-the Scotch Characters

Song: End II: Black Eyed Susan-Incledon

Music: In afterpiece: will be introduced the Highland Competition Prizeexactly as represented annually in the City of Edinburgh,-McLane, McGregor, McTavish; several Strathpays, Laments, Pebruchs-several other celebrated Pipers

Entertainment: Monologue End: Epilogue (riding on an Ass,)-Wilson

277
19 September 1793 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mountaineers

Performance Comment: Characters-Kemble, Barrymore, Johnstone, Aickin, Bannister, Dignum, Bland, Caulfield, Parsons, Barrett, Palmer Jun., Waldron, Waldron Jun., Bensley, Benson, Suett, Lyons, Usher, Cooke, Bannister Jun., Miss Heard, Mrs Goodall, Miss DeCamp; Vocal Parts-Kenrick, Walker, Dorion, Dorion Jun., Miss Menage, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Gaudry. [Cast adjusted from text (J. Debrett, 1795): Octavian-Kemble; Virolet-Barrymore; Kilmallock-Johnstone; Roque-Aickin; Muleteers-Bannister, Dignum, BlaBland, Caulfield; Lope Tocho-Parsons; Goatherds-Barrett, Palmer Jun., Waldron, Waldron Jun.; Bulcazin Muley-Bensley; Ganem-Benson; Pacha-Suett; Ali Beg-Lyons; Moors-Usher, Cooke; Sadi-Bannister Jun.; Zorayda-Miss Heard; Floranthe-Mrs Goodall; Agnes-Miss DeCamp.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Barrymore, Johnstone, Aickin, Bannister, Dignum, Bland, Caulfield, Parsons, Barrett, Palmer Jun., Waldron, Waldron Jun., Bensley, Benson, Suett, Lyons, Usher, Cooke, Bannister Jun., Miss Heard, Mrs Goodall, Miss DeCamp
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Kenrick, Walker, Dorion, Dorion Jun., Miss Menage, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Gaudry.
Role: Octavian Actor: Kemble
Role: Virolet Actor: Barrymore
Role: Kilmallock Actor: Johnstone
Role: Roque Actor: Aickin
Role: Muleteers Actor: Bannister, Dignum, BlaBland, Caulfield
Role: Lope Tocho Actor: Parsons
Role: Goatherds Actor: Barrett, Palmer Jun., Waldron, Waldron Jun.
Role: Bulcazin Muley Actor: Bensley
Role: Ganem Actor: Benson
Role: Pacha Actor: Suett
Role: Ali Beg Actor: Lyons
Role: Moors Actor: Usher, Cooke
Role: Sadi Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Zorayda Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Floranthe Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss DeCamp.

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: Doiley-Parsons; Sandford-Caulfield; Granger-Barrymore; Gradus-Bannister Jun.; Miss Doiley-Miss Heard; Charlotte-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: Caulfield
Role: Granger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp.

278
23 November 1793 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserved

Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Holman
Role: Priuli Actor: Hull
Role: Renault Actor: Powel
Role: Bedamar Actor: Davies
Role: Duke Actor: Thompson
Role: Spinosa Actor: Cubitt
Role: Elliot Actor: Macready
Role: Pierre Actor: Harley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Esten.

Afterpiece Title: A Divertisement

Performance Comment: [The Speaking Characters by Bannister, Johnstone, Wilson, Blanchard, Bernard, Rees (1st appearance on this stage), Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Songs (For the Author [1790]); Clueline-Bannister; Capt. Frederick-Johnstone; Sir Fidget Fearful-Wilson; Gregory-Blanchard; Flambeau-Bernard; Whim-Rees; Squire Thicket-Incledon; Sophia-Mrs Harlowe; Peggy-Mrs Martyr; Female Indian-Mrs Mountain; [With Dialogue-; [to introduce the following favourite Songs, selected, written and composed (with new accompaniments) by Dibdin: PART I. The Lamplighter[, I'm jolly Dick the Lamplighter-Bernard; Peggy Perkins[, Let Bards elate-Blanchard; Irish Drinking Song[, Of the Ancients its speaking-Johnstone; Tom Bowling[, Here a shere Hulk lies poor Tom Bowling-Bannister; Comic Song[, How much I love thee-Wilson; Taffy and Griddy[, Abergavenny is fine-Mrs Martyr; [PART II. Hunting Song[, To Batchelor's Hall-Incledon; Sea Song[, Ben Backstay lov'd the gentle Anna-Bannister; The Portrait[, Come, Painter, with thy happiest flight-Incledon; The Soldier's Grave[, Of all Sensations Pity brings-Incledon; [Conclude with Rural Masquerade-[in which the following Airs will be sung in character; The Greenwich Pensioner[, 'Twas in the good ship Rover-Bannister; Indian Song[, Dear Yanco says, and true he says-Mrs Mountain; The Masquerade[, Sure an't the World a Masquerade-Johnstone, Chorus; Occasional Prologue-Farren.
Cast
Role: Clueline Actor: Bannister
Role: Frederick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Fidget Fearful Actor: Wilson
Role: Gregory Actor: Blanchard
Role: Flambeau Actor: Bernard
Role: Whim Actor: Rees
Role: Squire Thicket Actor: Incledon
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Female Indian Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: With Dialogue Actor:
Role: I'm jolly Dick the Lamplighter Actor: Bernard
Role: Let Bards elate Actor: Blanchard
Role: Of the Ancients its speaking Actor: Johnstone
Role: Here a shere Hulk lies poor Tom Bowling Actor: Bannister
Role: How much I love thee Actor: Wilson
Role: Abergavenny is fine Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: To Batchelor's Hall Actor: Incledon
Role: Ben Backstay lov'd the gentle Anna Actor: Bannister
Role: with thy happiest flight Actor: Incledon
Role: Of all Sensations Pity brings Actor: Incledon
Role: Conclude with Rural Masquerade Actor:
Role: 'Twas in the good ship Rover Actor: Bannister
Role: and true he says Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Sure an't the World a Masquerade Actor: Johnstone, Chorus
Role: Occasional Prologue Actor: Farren.

Dance: In afterpiece: Dancing-Byrne, Mrs Goodwin

279
13 December 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Carnival Of Venice

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bannister, Parsons, Du-Bellamy, Bannister Jun., Suett, Dodd; Mrs Cargill, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Phillips, Miss Pope. [Cast from London Chronicle, 13 Dec: Valencio-Palmer; Lucio-Bannister; Sir Peter Pagoda-Parsons; Melvil-Du-Bellamy; Travelling Author-Bannister Jun.; Piano-Suett; Charles-Dodd; Servant-Chaplin; Marinetta-Mrs Cargill; Francisca-Mrs Wrighten; Emily-Miss Phillips; Isabella-Miss Pope; Maid-Miss Simson.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: , Du Actor: Bellamy, Bannister Jun., Suett, Dodd
Role: Valencio Actor: Palmer
Role: Lucio Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Peter Pagoda Actor: Parsons
Role: Melvil Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Travelling Author Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Piano Actor: Suett
Role: Charles Actor: Dodd
Role: Servant Actor: Chaplin
Role: Marinetta Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Phillips
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Simson.

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: Simon Actor: Suett
Role: Watchman Actor: Burton
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Spouters Actor: R. Palmer, Holcroft, Griffiths, Phillimore, Norris, Williams, Helmc, &c
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson

280
05 August 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The East Indian

Cast
Role: : Colonel Errwood Actor: Palmer
Role: Edmonds Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Johnson Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Johnson Actor: Gardner
Role: Cecil Actor: Wilson
Role: Landlord Actor: Webb
Role: Simpson Actor: Usher
Role: Danford Actor: Staunton
Role: Chairman Actor: Egan
Role: Savage Actor: Bensley
Role: Mrs Cecil Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Nancy Johnson Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Emma Cecil Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mrs Johnson Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Harriet Sidney Actor: Mrs Bulkley. Swords is unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: The Candidate

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Bannister, Swords, Davis, Baddeley, Kenny, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Barrett, Pierce, Staunton, Wilson; Miss Kirby, Mrs Lloyd. [Cast from text (J. Stockdale, 1782) and London Chronicle, 6 Aug.: Sir Gregory Gander-Parsons; Serjeant Glib-Bannister; Wrinkle-Swords; Town Clerk-Davis; Cook-Baddeley [in text: Wewitzer (see17820808)]; Twilight-Kenny [in text: Massey (see17820808)]; Waiters-Ledger, Barrett; Harry-Bannister Jun.; Mayor-Pierce; Captain Allspice-Staunton; Negus-Wilson; Sally-Miss Kirby; Maria-Mrs Lloyd.] New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Sir Gregory Gander Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Glib Actor: Bannister
Role: Wrinkle Actor: Swords
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Davis
Role: Cook Actor: Baddeley
Role: Twilight Actor: Kenny
Role: Waiters Actor: Ledger, Barrett
Role: Harry Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mayor Actor: Pierce
Role: Captain Allspice Actor: Staunton
Role: Negus Actor: Wilson
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Lloyd.

Dance: As17820613

281
16 November 1782 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Interview

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Smith, Aickin, Farren, Bannister Jun., Williames, Brereton; Mrs Bulkley, Mrs Brereton, Miss Wheeler, Miss Hale, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from London Chronicle, 20 Nov.: Mr Montague-Smith; Somerville-Aickin; Lord Sidney-Farren; Charles Somerville-Bannister Jun.; Belville-Williames; Lennox-Brereton; Servant-Phillimore; Lady Sidney-Mrs Bulkley; Emily-Mrs Brereton; Isabella-Miss Wheeler; Nelson-Miss Hale; Louisa-Mrs Siddons.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Siddons . Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: : Mr Montague Actor: Smith
Role: Somerville Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Sidney Actor: Farren
Role: Charles Somerville Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Belville Actor: Williames
Role: Lennox Actor: Brereton
Role: Servant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Lady Sidney Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Nelson Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Wheeler

282
05 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Son-in-law

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Edwin, Wewitzer, Wood, Egan, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister; Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Parsons; Bowkitt-Edwin; Vinegar-Wewitzer; Bouquet-Wood; Idle-Egan; Orator Mum-Barrett; John-Stevens; Signor Arionelli-Bannister; Dolce-Mrs Lefevre; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.] Prologue as17830531 . Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: : Cranky Actor: Parsons
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Vinegar Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Idle Actor: Egan
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Cast
Role: Creon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Jason Actor: Delpini
Role: Creusa Actor: Miss Byrn
Role: Nurse Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Children Actor: Miss Painter, Master Clarke
Role: Medea Actor: Mme Dagueville

283
10 June 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement; Or, An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Wood, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson; Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Wood; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Wilson
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Melville Actor: Wood
Role: Spruce Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Shuffle Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Genius of Nonsense

Cast
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Mr Blissett
Role: , Vocal and Rhetorical Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mum! Actor: Spencer
Role: Agreeable Companion in a Post Actor: Chaise-Egan
Role: Chaise Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Usher
Role: Dame Turton Actor: Edwin
Role: Goody Burton Actor: Wood
Role: Gammer Gurton Actor: Bannister
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Massey
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Head Boy of the Marine Society Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Officer in the Camp Actor: Wood
Role: Emperor of the Quacks Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Columbine Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Goddess of Health and Genius of Nonsense Actor: Miss Hooke

Dance: End of Act I of Mainpiece, as17830531

284
28 August 1783 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Separate Maintenance

Cast
Role: : Leveret Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Newbery Actor: Williamson
Role: Touchwood Actor: Aickin
Role: Fraction Actor: Gardner
Role: Minim Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Oldcastle Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Oldcastle Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss English Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mrs Revel Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Frankly Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Lady Didapper Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Lady Newbery Actor: Mrs Bulkley. Stevens, Mrs Brett are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: GRETNA GREEN

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Gaudrey, Swords, Egan, Davis, Ledger, Kenny, Bannister; Sga Sestini, Mrs Webb, Miss Morris, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1783), and Larpent MS 634: Rory-Wilson; Crack-Swords; Captain Tipperary-Egan; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Kenny; Captain Gorget-Bannister; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Miss Plumb-Miss Morris; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Gaudrey, Davis are unassigned.] New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Captain Tipperary Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Kenny
Role: Captain Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudrey, Davis are unassigned.

Music: Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Song: As17830613

285
04 November 1783 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Henderson
Role: Moneses Actor: Wroughton
Role: Axalla Actor: Whitfield
Role: Omar Actor: Fearon
Role: Dervise Actor: Thompson
Role: Prince of Tanais Actor: Booth
Role: Hali Actor: J. Bates
Role: Stratocles Actor: Davies
Role: Bajazet Actor: Kemble
Role: Selima Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Bates. The usual Prologue spoken by Wroughton

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Mrs Kennedy, Bannister, Johnstone, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer; Mrs Martyr, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from London Chronicle, 5 Nov.: Patrick-Mrs Kennedy; Fitzroy-Bannister; Dermot-Johnstone; Darby-Edwin; Father Luke-Wilson; Bagatelle-Wewitzer; Kathlane-Mrs Martyr; Norah-Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1 (T. Woodfall, 1798) adds: Boy-Master Simmons.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wilson
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1
Role: Boy Actor: Master Simmons.

Song: In mainpiece To thee, O, gentle sleep by Brett

286
17 April 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Robin Hood; Or, Sherwood Forest

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Quick, Edwin, Johnstone, Brett, Davies, Booth; Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Wilson, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1784): Robin Hood-Bannister; Little John-Quick; Ruttekin-Edwin; Edwin-Johnstone; Scarlet-Brett; Allen a Dale-Davies; Fitzherbert-Booth; Bowman-Darley; Margaret-Mrs Kennedy; Clorinda-Mrs Martyr; Annette-Mrs Wilson; Stella-Mrs Kemble; Angelina-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Robin Hood Actor: Bannister
Role: Little John Actor: Quick
Role: Ruttekin Actor: Edwin
Role: Edwin Actor: Johnstone
Role: Scarlet Actor: Brett
Role: Allen a Dale Actor: Davies
Role: Fitzherbert Actor: Booth
Role: Bowman Actor: Darley
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Clorinda Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Stella Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Rambler

Cast
Role: 2nd Sportsman Actor: Thompson
Role: Harlequin Actor: Chalmers
Role: Sea Captain Actor: Bannister
Role: Friar Bacon Actor: Davies
Role: Father Actor: Fearon
Role: Friar Bungy Actor: Darley
Role: Clown Actor: Stevens
Role: Sportsmen Actor: Mahon, Booth
Role: Hunchback Barber Actor: Edwin
Role: Abbess Actor: Mrs Templeton
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs White
Role: Waiting Woman Actor: Mlle Semini
Role: Columbine Actor: Mlle Bithmere. Musical and Other Characters by Johnstone, Thompson, Doyle, Rayner, Jones, Helme, Bates, Ledger, Painter

Dance: End of mainpiece a New Dance by Le Bccuf and Mlle Constance (from the King's Theatre in Paris; 1st appearance)

287
19 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Veil

Cast
Role: Sir Charles Winlove Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Philip Actor: Brereton
Role: Alonzo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Actor: Aickin
Role: Diego Actor: Phillimore
Role: Aspin Actor:
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: Jewish Education

Afterpiece Title: The Quacks; or, The Credulous Man

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Farren, Bannister Jun., Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Phillimore, Baddeley; Mrs Booth, Mrs Love, Mrs Brereton. [Cast from Gazetteer, 20 Apr.: Sir Toby Meagrim-Parsons; Temple-Farren; Sharper-Bannister Jun.; John-Waldron; Christopher Camp-R. Palmer; Dr Humberg-Burton; Martel-Phillimore; Dr Seraglio-Baddeley; Lady Meagrim-Mrs Booth [Gazetteer: Mrs Hopkins]; Betty-Mrs Love; Miss Kitty-Mrs Brereton.] Prologue in the Character of an Undertaker spoken by Bannister Jun . Prologue in the Character of an Undertaker spoken by Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: : Sir Toby Meagrim Actor: Parsons
Role: Temple Actor: Farren
Role: Sharper Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: John Actor: Waldron
Role: Christopher Camp Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dr Humberg Actor: Burton
Role: Martel Actor: Phillimore
Role: Dr Seraglio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lady Meagrim Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Miss Kitty Actor: Mrs Brereton.

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17840311athi

288
10 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Too Loving By Half

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Wewitzer, Brett, Bannister; Mrs Martyr, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Larpent MS: Radish-Quick; Kitt-Wewitzer [MS: Edwin]; Greville-Brett; Captain Bowsprit-Bannister; Florence-Mrs Martyr; Mrs Radish-Mrs Webb; Tabitha Loveall-Mrs Pitt; Arabella-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Radish Actor: Quick
Role: Kitt Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Greville Actor: Brett
Role: Captain Bowsprit Actor: Bannister
Role: Florence Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mrs Radish Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Tabitha Loveall Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Winter's Tale

Cast
Role: : Gentleman Actor: Thompson
Role: : Friar Bacon Actor: Reinhold
Role: Friar Bungay Actor: Bannister
Role: Harlequin Actor: Chalmers
Role: Boy in Brobdignag Actor: Edwin
Role: Girl in Brobdignag Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Chalmers. Other parts from Larpent MS and from Morning Chronicle, 24 Dec.: Head, Councillors in Lilliput, Cryer, Lord Mayor, Alderman, Clerk, Lawyer, Judge, Sailor, Country Squire, Watchman, Clown, Father

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Cast
Role: 840313but William Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Phoebe Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: Irishman Actor: Mahon
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister

Dance: End of 2nd piece Adelaide de Brabant, as17840508

289
28 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber; Or, The Fruitless Precaution

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Don Bartholo-Parsons; Basil (with songs)-Bannister; Argus-Brett; Tall Boy-R. Palmer; Alguazile-Egan; Notary-Stevens; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Mrs Bannister .
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Bannister
Role: Argus Actor: Brett
Role: Tall Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alguazile Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Davies, Thompson, Egan, Stevens, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1782): Compton-Bannister; Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Thompson; John-Egan; Thomas-Stevens; Lingo-Edwin; Cowslip-Mrs Wells; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Thompson
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Dance: End of mainpicce a new dance, The Medley, by Master Giorgi, Miss Byrne and others (their 1st appearance)

290
31 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fox

Performance Comment: Volpone-Palmer; Mosca-Bensley; Voltore-Bannister Jun.; Corvino-Aickin; Bonario-R. Palmer; Corbachio-Parsons; Caelia-Mrs Inchbald .
Cast
Role: Volpone Actor: Palmer
Role: Mosca Actor: Bensley
Role: Voltore Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Corvino Actor: Aickin
Role: Bonario Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corbachio Actor: Parsons
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Gaudry, Swords, Egan, Barrett, Ledger, Painter, Bannister; Sga Sestini, Mrs Webb, Miss Morris, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1783) and Larpent MS 634: Rory-Wilson; Crack-Swords; Capt. Tipperary-Egan; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Painter; Capt. Gorget-Bannister; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Miss Plumb-Miss Morris; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.] New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Tipperary Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Painter
Role: Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.

Music: [Prologue by George Colman, the elder.]

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece, as17840528

291
02 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Election Of The Managers

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, Egan, Bannister, R. Palmer, Riley, Bannister Jun., Stevens, Swords, Barrett, Ledger, Edwin; Mrs Webb, Miss Farren. [Cast from European Magazine, June 1784, p. 471: Buckram-Palmer; Type-Parsons; Bayes-Aickin; Holly-Williamson; Canker-Baddeley; Irishman-Egan; Quirk-Bannister; Smatter-R. Palmer; Ivy-Riley; Supple-Bannister Jun.; Tom Tipple-Edwin; Mrs Buckram-Mrs Webb; Mrs Simper-Miss Farren. Stevens, Swords, Barrett, Ledger are unassigned.] New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Buckram Actor: Palmer
Role: Type Actor: Parsons
Role: Bayes Actor: Aickin
Role: Holly Actor: Williamson
Role: Canker Actor: Baddeley
Role: Irishman Actor: Egan
Role: Quirk Actor: Bannister
Role: Smatter Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ivy Actor: Riley
Role: Supple Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Tipple Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Simper Actor: Miss Farren. Stevens, Swords, Barrett, Ledger are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: The English Merchant

Performance Comment: Freeport-Aickin; Sir William Douglas-Bensley; Lord Falbridge-Bannister Jun.; Owen-Usher; La France-Baddeley; Spatter-Palmer; Lady Alton-Mrs Bulkley (1st appearance in that character); Molly-Mrs Wells; Mrs Goodman-Mrs Poussin; Amelia-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir William Douglas Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Owen Actor: Usher
Role: La France Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spatter Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Farren

292
04 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement; Or, An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Davies, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson; Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Davies; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Wilson
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Melville Actor: Davies
Role: Spruce Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Shuffle Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Election of the Managers

Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir William Douglas Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Owen Actor: Usher
Role: La France Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spatter Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Farren

Dance: As17840601

293
02 August 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Noble Peasant

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Riley, Gardner, Aickin, Davies, Swords, Barrett, Edwin, Brett, Bannister; Miss George, Miss Morris, Miss Brett, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (George Robinson, 1784): Leonard-Palmer; Earl Egbert-Parsons; Harold-Riley; AnlafF-Gardner; Earl Walter-Aickin; Will Cloudeslee-Davies; Fool-Edwin; Clym o' the Clough-Brett; Adam Bell-Bannister; Adela-Miss George; Alice-Miss Morris; Dwarf-Miss Brett; Edwitha-Mrs Bannister. Swords, Barrett are unassigned.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Leonard Actor: Palmer
Role: Earl Egbert Actor: Parsons
Role: Harold Actor: Riley
Role: AnlafF Actor: Gardner
Role: Earl Walter Actor: Aickin
Role: Will Cloudeslee Actor: Davies
Role: Fool Actor: Edwin
Role: Clym o' the Clough Actor: Brett
Role: Adam Bell Actor: Bannister
Role: Adela Actor: Miss George
Role: Alice Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Dwarf Actor: Miss Brett
Role: Edwitha Actor: Mrs Bannister. Swords, Barrett are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Cast
Role: Young Clackit Actor: Riley
Role: Mr Heartly Actor: Williamson
Role: Sir Charles Clackit Actor: Parsons
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Kemble

294
21 August 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lord Russel

Cast
Role: Russel Actor: Palmer
Role: Cavendish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Charles the Second Actor: Aickin
Role: Duke of York Actor: Williamson
Role: Spencer Actor: Davies
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Usher
Role: Bedford Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Margaret Russel Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Lady Russel Actor: Miss Woollery. New Prologue spoken by Palmer.

Afterpiece Title: Hunt the Slipper

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Edwin; Miss Morris, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Webb. [Cast from text (Dublin: For the Booksellers, 1792): Old Winterbottom-Wilson; Captain Clement-Bannister Jun.; Glib-R. Palmer; Billy Bristle-Edwin; Maria-Miss Morris; Jenny-Mrs Lloyd; Winterbottom's Sister-Mrs Webb.] New Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Old Winterbottom Actor: Wilson
Role: Captain Clement Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Glib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Billy Bristle Actor: Edwin
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Winterbottom's Sister Actor: Mrs Webb.

295
06 September 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lord Russel

Cast
Role: Russel Actor: Palmer
Role: Cavendish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Charles the Second Actor: Aickin
Role: Duke of York Actor: Williamson
Role: Spencer Actor: Davies
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Usher
Role: Bedford Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Margaret Russel Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Lady Russel Actor: Miss Woollery. New Prologue spoken by Palmer.

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Wewitzer, Gardner, Riley, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Miss Bran gin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1784): Harold-Bannister; Mayor of Coventry-Wilson; Crazy-Wewitzer; Earl of Mercia-Gardner; Count Louis-Riley; Tom-Edwin; Maud-Mrs Wells; Mayoress-Mrs Webb; Lady Godiva-Miss Brangin; Emma-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Harold Actor: Bannister
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Wilson
Role: Crazy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Riley
Role: Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Godiva Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.

296
27 April 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Smith
Role: Burleigh Actor: Packer
Role: Raleigh Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Southampton Actor: Brereton
Role: Rutland Actor: Miss E. Kemble
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist; or, Who's Who

Performance Comment: Characters by Parsons, Bannister Jun., Williames, Alfred, Baddeley; Mrs Ward, Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Hopkins. [Cast from London Chronicle, 29 Apr., and Town and Country Magazine, May 1785, p. 231: Sir Anthony Halfwit-Parsons; Dabble-Bannister Jun.; Beaumont-Williames; Blunt-Alfred; Frolick-Baddeley; Miss Halfwit-Mrs Ward; Mrs Meddle-Mrs Wilson; Diana-Miss Tidswell; Jenny-Miss Hale; Mrs Matadore-Mrs Hopkins.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Parsons
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Beaumont Actor: Williames
Role: Blunt Actor: Alfred
Role: Frolick Actor: Baddeley
Role: Miss Halfwit Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Hopkins.

Dance: As17850307athi

297
30 May 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Wewitzer, Gardner, Riley, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Miss Brangin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1784): Harold-Bannister; Mayor of Coventry-Wilson; Crazy-Wewitzer; Earl of Mercia-Gardner; Count Louis-Riley; Tom-Edwin; Maud-Mrs Wells; Mayoress-Mrs Webb; Lady Godiva-Miss Brangin; Emma-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Harold Actor: Bannister
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Wilson
Role: Crazy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Riley
Role: Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Godiva Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Davies, Gardner, Swords, Stevens, Painter, Ledger, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1782): Compton-Bannister; Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Gardner; John-Swords; Thomas-Stevens; Stump-Painter; Cudden-Ledger; Lingo-Edwin; Cowslip-Mrs Wells; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Gardner
Role: John Actor: Swords
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Dance: End of 1st piece, by the two Miss Simonets

298
31 May 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement; Or, An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Edwin, Davies, R. Palmer, Baddeley, Palmer; Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1781): Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Wilson, Etiquette-Edwin; Melville-Davies; Spruce-R. Palmer; Cathartic-Baddeley; Shuffle-Palmer; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Wilson, Etiquette-Edwin
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Melville Actor: Davies
Role: Spruce Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Shuffle Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: A Mogul Tale

Cast
Role: : Johnny Atkins Actor: Parsons
Role: Dr Pedant Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Guard Actor: Gardner
Role: Omar Actor: Swords
Role: Selim Actor: R. Palmer
Role: The Mogul Actor: Williamson
Role: Zapphira Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Irene Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Sheba Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Wells.

Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece, by Giorgi's Scholars; End of Act I of afterpiece New Dance by the two Miss Simonets, Master Giorgi, Miss Byrne, and others

299
02 June 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: Bustleton-Palmer; Manager-Aickin; Gentleman in the Balcony-Bannister Jun.; Easy-R. Palmer; Irishman in the Pit-Booth; Prompter-Gardner; Actresses-Miss Hale; Mrs Poussin, Miss Francis, Mrs Lefevre; Caller-Mrs Love; Lady in the Balcony-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Easy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: Booth
Role: Prompter Actor: Gardner
Role: Actresses Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Caller Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb

Afterpiece Title: Lord Russel

Performance Comment: Russel-Palmer; Cavendish-Bannister Jun.; Charles the Second-Aickin; Duke of York-Williamson; Spencer-Davies; Lieutenant-Usher; Bedford-Bensley; Lady Margaret Russel-Mrs Inchbald; Lady Russel-Miss Woollery .
Cast
Role: Russel Actor: Palmer
Role: Cavendish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Charles the Second Actor: Aickin
Role: Duke of York Actor: Williamson
Role: Spencer Actor: Davies
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Usher
Role: Bedford Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Margaret Russel Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Lady Russel Actor: Miss Woollery

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Edwin, Davies, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Barrett, Bannister; Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Parsons; Bowkitt-Edwin; Bouquet-Davies; Vinegar-Baddeley; Idle-R. Palmer; Mum-Barrett; Arionelli-Bannister; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Cranky Actor: Parsons
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

300
20 July 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Easy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: Booth
Role: Prompter Actor: Gardner
Role: Actresses Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Caller Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, R. Palmer, Barrett, Ledger, Lyons, Painter, Swords, Booth; Sga Sestini, Miss George (1st time), Mrs Webb, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text(T. Cadell, 1783) and Larpent MS 634: Capt. Gorget-Bannister; Capt. Tipperary-R. Palmer; Anvil-Barrett; Landlord-Ledger; Crack-Swords; Rory-Booth; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Miss Plumb-Miss George; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Lyons, Painter are unassigned.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: . Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Tipperary Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Anvil Actor: Barrett
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Rory Actor: Booth
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss George
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Lyons, Painter are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Teague

Cast
Role: Dr Caterpillar Actor: Swords
Role: Harlequin Teague Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Teague Harlequin Actor: Milbourn
Role: Italian Merchant Actor: Burton
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Sailor Actor: Edwin
Role: Landlord of the Horns at Highgate Actor: Booth
Role: Giant of the Causeway Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Genius of Ireland Actor: Brett
Role: Anchor Smiths Actor: Brett, Sands, Clarke, Oldfield
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Goodwin. With a Ranelagh Masquerade. Characters out of Character: Fighting Quakers-Barrett, Lyons
Role: Fighting Quakers Actor: Barrett, Lyons
Role: Disinterested Lawyer Actor: Gardner
Role: Humane Scalper Actor: Nicolini
Role: Harlequin with one Leg Actor: Milbourn
Role: Fainting Butcher Actor: Painter
Role: Reviving Death Actor: Freeman

Music: