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Performances

Mainpiece Title: Everyone Has His Fault

Cast
Role: ; Edward Actor: Miss PooleMiss Wooburn-Miss Chapman
Role: Miss PooleMiss Wooburn Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Miss Spinster Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Ramble Actor: Lewis
Role: Solus Actor: Quick
Role: Irwin Actor: Pope
Role: Lord Norland Actor: Farren
Role: Harmony Actor: Munden
Role: Edward Actor: Miss Grist
Role: Placid Actor: Macready
Role: Hammond Actor: Powel
Role: Porter Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Wooburn Actor: Mrs Esten
Role: Mrs Placid Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Eleanor Irwin Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: THE SAILOR'S FESTIVAL

Performance Comment: As17940407, but in SCENE I: Sally in our Alley by Incledon, in place of Blow high, blow low; in SCENE III: Old England will be England still by Incledon, in place of Rule Britannia .
Cast
Role: . The Mid Actor: Watch, When 'tis Night, by Incledon. The good Subjects of England by Incledon, Richardson, Townsend. SCENE II. A Landscape. The Disconsolate Sailor, When my Money was gone, by Mrs Martyr, in character. When Daisies mead by Miss Barnett. SCENE III. Irish Song by Johnstone. Treble Hornpipe by Byrn, Holland, Mme Rossi. Rule Britannia by Incledon. With a Representation of the Grand Fleet at Anchor in Portsmouth Harbour
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Grizzle Actor: Blanchard
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: Noodle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Ghost Actor: Powel
Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Role: Lubin Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lord of the Manor Actor: Evatt
Role: Bailiff Actor: Cubitt II Annette-Mrs Mountain
Role: Cubitt II Annette Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Count Conolly Villars Actor: Holman
Role: Mr Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Mr Dorimont Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Paul Peckham Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Samuel Sheepy Actor: Munden
Role: Picard Actor: Cubitt
Role: Exempt Actor: Thompson
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lydia Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Lady Peckham Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: : Ballad Singer Actor: Fawcett
Role: : Lucifer Actor: Campbell
Role: Zephyrus Actor: Holland
Role: Dancing Actor: Master
Role: Master Actor: Fawcett
Role: : Zany Actor: Simmons
Role: . Lucifer Actor: Cubitt
Role: Pillardoc Actor: Richardson
Role: Asmodius Actor: Townsend
Role: Orchus Actor: Blurton
Role: Bclial Actor: Linton
Role: Ades Actor: Street. II. The Study of Dr Faustus
Role: Dr Faustus Actor: Farley
Role: Zany Actor: West. III. A Landscape and Water Mill
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Pierrot Actor: Follett
Role: Miller Actor: Hawtin
Role: Taylor Actor: Simmons
Role: Bridemen Actor: Cranfield, Ratchford, Blurton, Wilde, Rayner, Jackson, &c.Miller's Wife-Miss Leserve
Role: Miller's Wife Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Crowe, Mrs Lloyd, &c.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mme Rossi
Role: Philidel Actor: Mrs Mountain. IV. A View of a Country Inn: The Bull and Dog
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Henley. V. A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for erecting the New Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
Role: A Representation of tht Scaffolding prepared for e Actor: Royal, Drury Lane, as it appeared in July. Irish Song in character by Rock. Which changes to a View of the above Building, as it will appear when completed
Role: A View of Smithfield on a Market Actor: Day
Role: ByrnFlora Actor: Mlle St. Amand. VIII. A Tobacco Warehouse, which changes to an Equestrian Figure by Roubiliac. IX. A Street, in which is introduced two Irish Sedan Chairs
Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Byrn, Holland, Mlle St. Amand, Cranfield, Ratchford, King, Blurton, Wilde, Mrs Castelle, Miss Kirton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Blurton
Role: Alban Actor: Holman
Role: Captain O'Leary Actor: Johnstone
Role: Patrick Actor: Rock
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Davies, Blanchard, Cubitt, Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Warrell, Miss Huntley, Miss Barnet
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Farley
Role: Marquis Actor: W. Powel
Role: Pioneer Actor: Cranfield
Role: Dusty Gentleman Actor: Bernard
Role: Poet Actor: Marshall
Role: Shoe@Black Actor: Rees
Role: Jacobine Actor: Cross
Role: Lemonadier Actor: C. Powell
Role: Poissards Actor: Blurton, Rayner
Role: Gardener Actor: Milburne
Role: Grotesque Actor: Follett
Role: Dancing Nymphs Actor: Mrs Goodwin, Mrs Watts, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Boyce, Mrs Cranfield, Mrs Lloyd
Role: : Recruiting Serjeant Actor: Townsend

Afterpiece Title: THE TWO MISERS

Cast
Role: Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Lively Actor: Davies
Role: Mustapha Actor: Richardson
Role: Osmond Actor: Townsend
Role: Ali Actor: Cubitt
Role: Hunks Actor: FawcettJenny-Mrs Mountain
Role: FawcettJenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Poole

Music: End of Act II of mainpiece concerto on the Piano Forte, composed by Krumpholtz, accompanied by the Full Band, by Miss Poole

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece Mad Bm, in character, by Miss Poole

Event Comment: [Author unknown.] A new Dramatick Entertainment. By Their Royal Highnesses' Command. Benefit Penkethman. N.B. The Boxes will be illuminated with Wax Candles

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Distress'd Beauty; Or, The London Prentice

Cast
Role: London Prentice Actor: Penkethman
Role: Wantbrains Actor: Miller.

Dance: Dutch Dance between a Dutch Boor and his Frow-Newhouse, Mrs Willis; French Peasant-Newhouse, Miss Francis; Drunken Man-Harper

Song: The Dame of Honour, Mimick Song in Praise of a Country Life-Mrs Willis; Mrs Boman

Event Comment: The Genii is reviv'd with Alterations & Concludes with a Bacchanalian Jubilee & was receiv'd with great Applause (Hopkins Diary). Paid Mr Smith's Music Composing Bill for Alfred #26 5s.; Mr J. Johnston's Music Bill from Xmas last to the end of the season #23 6s. 10d.; Two extra flutes this night 10s.; Mr Loutherbourg's draft #80; Chorus 2 nights (this incl.) #4 1s. (Treasurer's Book). Afterpiece: Not acted these 9 years. [See 21 Dec. 1764.] Receipts: #140 5s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: Dorilas-Cautherly; Poliphontes-Palmer; Narbas-Packer; Euricles-J. Aickin; High Priest-Bransby; Ismene-Miss Hopkins; Merope-Miss Younge; Erox-Hurst; With a Procession-; a Sacrifice-.
Cast
Role: Dorilas Actor: Cautherly
Role: Poliphontes Actor: Palmer
Role: Narbas Actor: Packer
Role: Euricles Actor: J. Aickin
Role: High Priest Actor: Bransby
Role: Ismene Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Merope Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Erox Actor: Hurst
Role: With a Procession Actor:
Role: a Sacrifice Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Genii

Performance Comment: With Alterations and Additions. Pantaloon-Grimaldi; Clown-Ackman; Fop-Messink; Colombine-Mrs Sutton; Harlequin-Rooker; Chief Genii (with Song)-Mas. Blanchard; Other characters-Wright, Jones, Courtney, Wrighten, Burton, Jacobs, Watkins, Fawcett, Kear, Norris, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Scott, Mrs Hunt; To Conclude with a Bacchanalian Jubilee-Como, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; BALL. P 2, by James Byrn. Synopsis of action, somewhat enlarged from that on playbill (H. Macleish, 1794)]: The Music partly new by Shield, and partly selected from Haydn, Mazzinghi, Gluck, Baumgarten, Gretry, Martin? y Soler, Dezede, Eley. With a new Overture for a Double Orchestra composed by Reeve. The Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations are entirely New. The Scenery painted by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips and Lupino Jun., assisted by Hollogan, Byrn, &c. The Dresses chiefly designed by Lupino Sen., and executed under the direction of Dick. "This ballet [is] the most magnificent exhibited on the English stage for many years" (Universal Magazine, Nov. 1794, p. 378). Receipts: #136 13s. 6d. (123.12.6; 13.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Cast
Role: Sciolto Actor: Farren
Role: Lothario Actor: Holman
Role: Altamont Actor: Middleton
Role: Rossano Actor: Claremont
Role: Horatio Actor: Pope
Role: Lavinia Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucilla Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Calista Actor: Miss Wallis.

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
Role: The Prince of Dacia borne in a Triumphal Car drawn Actor: 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
Role: she receives them with tenderness Actor: 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
Role: The Princes retire and plan to seize her Actor: 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
Role: the Prince brings Omphale on the Battlements bound Actor: 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.
Role: She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules Actor: 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.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MD 2, by William Pearce. The Masque was produced in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 8 April 1795]: The Overture composed expressly for the Occasion by Haydn, as is the rest of the Music by Salomon [and see 9 Apr.]. The Scenery, Machinery, Decorations and Dresses are entirely New, and Designed by Noverre, except St. George's Hall, painted by the late Signor Cipriani. The Scenery executed by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and many Assistants. The Machinery and Decorations by Sloper. Goosetree and Martinelli. The Dresses by Lupino, Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "On the 10th [of April] I was at the Covent Garden Theatre-to see the big Spectacul [sic]-Windsor Castle, the music by Salomon quite passable. The decorations-costumes-scenery, and the enormous amount of people on the stage are exaggerated. All the Gods of Heaven and Hell, and everything that lives on the earth are in the piece" (Haydn, 299). Morning Chronicle, 7 May 1795: This Day is published Windsor Castle (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #266 8s. 6d. (250.12.6; 15.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Cast
Role: Clara Sedley Actor: Miss Hill in place of Mrs Mountain.
Role: Servants Actor: _Cross
Role: Gingham Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Paul Perpetual Actor: Quick
Role: Darnley Actor: Holman
Role: Flush Actor: Munden
Role: Mr Savage Actor: Fawcett
Role: Signor Cygnet Actor: Bernard
Role: Sir George Gauntlet Actor: Middleton
Role: Ready Actor: Davenport
Role: Waiter Actor: Rees
Role: Groom Actor: Simmons
Role: Lady Sarah Savage Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Darnley Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Cast
Role: Edward Prince of Wales Actor: Pope
Role: Sir Ralph Neville Actor: Incledon
Role: King Edward III Actor: Farren
Role: Leveret Actor: Fawcett
Role: Fitz@Alan Actor: Bowden
Role: Lord Edward Spyncer Actor: Macready
Role: Revel Actor: Burton
Role: Ferryman Actor: Rees
Role: Eustace Actor: Linton
Role: Lady Blanche Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Countess of Kent Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Clendining, Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: A Grand Masque, invented and prepared undyr the Immediate Direction of Noverre, representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis-; [The Story from the Greek Writers. Peleus-Farley; Ganymede-Byrn; Proteus-Holland; Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Hebe-Mme Rossi; Minerva-Mrs Follett; Thetis-Mme Prevost (1st appearance); Cupid-Mrs Clendining; Terpsichore-Mlle St.Amand; Discord-Mlle Droma (1st appearance.); [The Masque commences with the View of A Grove-;[, sacred to Cupid and Hymen . Woods, Rocks, and Waterfalls form the Borders of the Sea, which terminates by the Horizon; the Genii of the Morn-; [are seen, preceded by Aurora-; [Fame sounding her Trumpet, proclaims to Mortals the Arrival of Thetis ; several splendid Barges appear, from the last of which Thetis disembarks, attended by Hymen, the Graces-; Groups of Cupids-; Zephyrs-; [Peleus enters, accompanied by Cupid and Minerva with her Suite; Thetis resigns herself to the Protection of Minerva, and perceiving Peleus, is struck with Admiration, but not knowing him, is informed by Cupid, he is her intended Husband-Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-; [with the Gods and Goddesses assembled to behold the Nuptials; the Temple of Jupiter- [is seen on one side, that of Cupid on the other; Jupiter-[seated, accompanied by; Juno-; Mars-; Hercules-; Apollo-; Bacchus-; Mercury-; Saturn-; Diana-; Venus-; Ceres-; Victory-; Cybelle-; the Destinies-; Neptune-; [and Amphitrite-; [arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto-; [and Proserpine-; [ascend, together with Rhadamanthus-; Minos-; [and Eacus-; [this is succeeded by A Magnificent Entree, in the following order: Sylvan Dancers-; Instrumental Performers-; Vocal Performers-; Rural Nymphs-; a Magnificent Column- [Richly Decorated, bearing the Emblematical Trophies ff War, Love, the Fine Arts; Rural Swains-; Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers-; [The Goddess Hebe, attended by Cupids collected in a Picturesque Corbeille de Treillage ; Nymphs and Swains-[, attendants upon Thetis; Terpsichore; Ganymede; Proteus; Minerva borne by Warriors on a Military Trophy; Peleus and Thetis in a Splendid Chariot, drawn by Cupids, and attended by Hymen, Zephyrus : The High Priest; Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen; Tripods with Incense burning, followed by the Virtues, Truth, Justice, Benevolence, Clemency, Glory, Strength and Generosity. After the Procession, Thetis and Peleus being led to the Altar by the High Priest, just as they are receiving the Conjugal Cup, the Goddess Discord appears, enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festival-She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a Magnificent Throne, attended by Hymen, Cupid, and the Grace3; variety of Dances are performed; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with Wreaths. The Appearance of the Stage then changes to another Emblematical Spectacle. Festoons of Flowers descend-Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C. [i.e. George Caroline]-the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a; Grand Chorus-; Dance-Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert.
Cast
Role: representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis Actor:
Role: Peleus Actor: Farley
Role: Ganymede Actor: Byrn
Role: Proteus Actor: Holland
Role: Hymen Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Hebe Actor: Mme Rossi
Role: Minerva Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Thetis Actor: Mme Prevost
Role: Cupid Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Discord Actor: Mlle Droma
Role: The Masque commences with the View of A Grove Actor:
Role: the Genii of the Morn Actor:
Role: preceded by Aurora Actor:
Role: the Graces Actor:
Role: Groups of Cupids Actor:
Role: Zephyrs Actor:
Role: he is her intended Husband Actor: Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-
Role: which she respectfully accepts Actor: the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-
Role: discover Mount Olympus Actor:
Role: the Temple of Jupiter Actor:
Role: Jupiter Actor:
Role: Juno Actor:
Role: Mars Actor:
Role: Hercules Actor:
Role: Apollo Actor:
Role: Bacchus Actor:
Role: Mercury Actor:
Role: Saturn Actor:
Role: Diana Actor:
Role: Venus Actor:
Role: Ceres Actor:
Role: Victory Actor:
Role: Cybelle Actor:
Role: the Destinies Actor:
Role: Neptune Actor:
Role: and Amphitrite Actor:
Role: arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto Actor:
Role: and Proserpine Actor:
Role: together with Rhadamanthus Actor:
Role: Minos Actor:
Role: and Eacus Actor:
Role: Sylvan Dancers Actor:
Role: Instrumental Performers Actor:
Role: Vocal Performers Actor:
Role: Rural Nymphs Actor:
Role: a Magnificent Column Actor:
Role: Rural Swains Actor:
Role: Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers Actor:
Role: Nymphs and Swains Actor:
Role: enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festiva Actor: She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded
Role: For the Fairest" Actor: Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded
Role: who adjudge it to Thetis Actor: Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded
Role: Festoons of Flowers descend Actor: Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C.
Role: ] Actor: the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a
Role: Grand Chorus Actor:
Role: Dance Actor: Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore
Role: accompanied on the Harp Actor: Weippert.

Song: Part I: concludes with ancient British Airs-; Chorus of Bards-, accompanied on the Harp by Jones

Event Comment: Oratorio: The Words by Milton, and Music by Handel

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'allegro [ed] Il Pensieroso 0; Messiah

Performance Comment: As17980223, but In which Sweet Bird-Mme Mara; accompanied on the violin-G. Ashley; Mirth admit me-Reinhold; accompanied-Leander; But O sad virgin-Miss Poole; accompanied-C. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: L'Allegro Il Pensieroso 3

Performance Comment: [i.e. oratorio in 2 parts]. Fourth Oboe Concerto-; Oh had I Jubal's Lyre-Miss Poole (Joshua); The Thanksgiving Anthem-I will give thanks unto thee (London Chronicle, 20 Dec. 1797)][, performed by Command of His Majesty, at St. Paul's, on the 19th of December [1797], in Honour of the Victory obtained by Lord Duncan [at Camperdown, 11 Oct. 1797] over the Dutch Fleet; Bravura Agitata-Mme Mara; Genius of England-; Come if you dare-; To arms-; Britons strike home-; Chorus-(Purcell).
Cast
Role: Fourth Oboe Concerto Actor:
Role: Oh had I Jubal's Lyre Actor: Miss Poole
Role: The Thanksgiving Anthem Actor: I will give thanks unto thee
Role: Bravura Agitata Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Genius of England Actor:
Role: Come if you dare Actor:
Role: To arms Actor:
Role: Britons strike home Actor:
Role: Chorus Actor:
Event Comment: No admittance behind scenes or into Orchestra on account of Machines and Music. [Notice repeated for pantomimes.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: Polyphontes-Havard; Narbas-Packer; Dorilas-Holland; Euricles-Blakes; Erox-Burton; High Priest-Bransby; Merope-Mrs Pritchard; Ismene-Mrs Hippisley; With a Procession and Sacrifice-.
Cast
Role: Polyphontes Actor: Havard
Role: Narbas Actor: Packer
Role: Dorilas Actor: Holland
Role: Euricles Actor: Blakes
Role: Erox Actor: Burton
Role: High Priest Actor: Bransby
Role: Merope Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Ismene Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: With a Procession and Sacrifice Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion, with Additions and Alterations

Performance Comment: Harlequin-King; Others-Yates, Bransby, Moody, Blakes, Burton, Clough, Packer, Vaughan, Mrs Bennet, Miss Pope; The Vocal Parts-Champnes, Fawcett, Miss Young; The Dances-Sig Grimaldi, Sig Giorgi, Miss Baker; and a New Hornpipe-Miss Dawson.
Event Comment: Benefit for Wild, prompter. 1st piece: Not acted these 20 years; altered from Dryden (by Joseph George Holman (Not. Dram.)]. 2nd piece [Ist time; M.INT 1, probably by John Cartwright Cross. MS: Larpent 1028; not published]. 3rd piece: In which an Engagement between an English and a French Man of War, a Shipwreck, and a Grand Military Procession as it pass'd, when the French Colours taken by the British Army were conveyed from St. James's to St. Paul's Cathedral [on 17 May 1794]. The above Procession is represented by Moving Figures, in which the Horse and Foot Guards, the Band of Music, the French Colours, &c. are seen to pass in the exact order they appeared on that memorable occasion. Morning Herald, 17 May: Tickets to be had of Wild, No. 46, Drury-lane. Receipts: #293 2s. 6d. (112/17/6; 14/2/0; tickets: 166/3/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Sebastian

Cast
Role: Don Sebastian Actor: Pope
Role: Muley Moluch Actor: Harley
Role: Muley Zeydan Actor: Middleton
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Lewis
Role: Abdallah Actor: Fawcett
Role: Don Alvarez Actor: Thompson
Role: M ustapha Actor: Quick
Role: Dorax Actor: HolmanMorayma-Mrs Mattocks
Role: HolmanMorayma Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Johayma Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Almeyda Actor: Mrs Pope

Afterpiece Title: THE NEW DIVERTISEMENT

Performance Comment: Cast not listed. [Larpent MS lists the parts: Palate, Fieldtree, Ensign Hardy//Patty, Jenny.] Written to introduce the following favorite Songs: Mary's Dream, The moon had climbed the highest hill (composed by Ralph [recte Relfe]), by Miss Poole; The Vestry Dinner, Churchwarden I have been (written by Cross, composed by Reeve), by Rees; The High Mettled Racer, See the course throng'd with gazers (composed by Dibdin), by Incledon (1st time); The Gipsey Ballad, A wand'ring Gipsey, Sir, am I (words and melody by Peter Pindar, Esq. [pseud. for John Wolcot], accompaniments by Shield), by Mrs Clendining; Kitty Grogan, Tho' I'm no Dancing Master (written by Collins, composed by Reeve), by Johnstone; The Storm, Cease, rude Boreas (written by George Alexander Stevens), by Incledon; [Auld] Robin Gray, Young Jamie lov'd me well, by Mrs Clendining; From morn till night I take my glass, by Incledon and Johnstone; Vo sol cando (composed by Vinci), by Miss Poole; The Triumph of Wine, What tho' from Venus Cupid sprung (composed by Dibdin), by Johnstone; Father, Mother and Suke (composed by Dibdin), by Fawcett. To conclude with the following Selection of Catches and Glees from Harrison and Knyvett's Vocal Concert: as17940523, but God preserve his Majesty in place of Water parted from the sea .
Cast
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Sir Gregory Forrester Actor: Quick
Role: Peregrine Forrester Actor: Munden
Role: Fieldair Actor: Incledon
Role: Peter Actor: Blanchard
Role: Cartridge Actor: Fawcett
Role: Forrester Actor: Macready
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bar Maid Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Role: Principal Pantomimic Characters Actor: Hawtin in place of _Simpson, Ledger of Hawtin
Role: Vocal Characters Actor: Miss +Kirton, in place of Mrs _Masters.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Woodcutter Actor: Rock
Role: Bricklayers Actor: Evatt, Thompson
Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Rees
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Claremont
Role: Gardener Actor: Hawtin
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Colloony Actor: Middleton
Role: Murtoch Delany Actor: Johnstone
Role: Cymon Actor: Blanchard
Role: Frost Actor: Munden
Role: Edward Actor: Fawcett
Role: Captain Seymour Actor: Harley
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Cubba Actor: Mrs Fawcett

Afterpiece Title: THE SHIPWRECK; or, French Ingratitude

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but probably same as17930527: English Characters. Captain Briton-Byrn; Boatswain-Farley; Midshipman-Jackson; Cabin Boy-Simmons//Captain's Lady-Mme Rossi. French Characters. General Sanguinaire-Cranfield; Monsieur L'Ingrate-Holland. Indian Characters. Indian Chief-Follett//Female Savage-Mr Rock .

Music: End of Act II of 1st piece a Solo on the Union Pipes by Courtney; In the course of the Evening a Duetto on the Union Pipes and Harp by Courtney and Weippert

Event Comment: Benefit Miss Santlow. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Note, Tickets given out for The Country Wife will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Powell; Ophelia-Miss Santlow; A new Epilogue-Miss Santlow in boys' clothes.

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Miss Santlow

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies and Gentlemen

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Plume-Elrington; Ballance-Shepard; Brazen-Husband; Worthy-Carnaby; Kite-Spillar; Bullock-Leigh; Pearmain-Norris; Appletree-Cole; Silvia-Mrs Spillar; Melinda-Mrs Sapsford; Rose-Mrs Shepard.
Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Elrington
Role: Ballance Actor: Shepard
Role: Brazen Actor: Husband
Role: Worthy Actor: Carnaby
Role: Kite Actor: Spillar
Role: Bullock Actor: Leigh
Role: Pearmain Actor: Norris
Role: Appletree Actor: Cole
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Spillar
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Sapsford
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Shepard.

Dance: Dutch Skipper, French Peasant-LeSac, Mrs Granger

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Libertine Destroy'd

Cast
Role: John Actor: Mills
Role: Jacomo Actor: Johnson
Role: Antonio Actor: Thurmond
Role: Lopez Actor: Bickerstaff
Role: Francisco Actor: Keene
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Octavia Actor: Miss Sherburn
Role: Flavia Actor: Miss Willis
Role: Shepherds Actor: Norris, Leigh, Pack, Burkhead.

Dance: Dutch Skipper and Wife-

Event Comment: Benefit Mills. By His Royal Highness's Command. Written by Mr Steele

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband; Or, The Accomplis'd Fools

Cast
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Humphrey Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Captain Clerimont Actor: Wilks
Role: Tipkin Actor: Norris
Role: Mrs Clerimont Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Fainlove Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Saunders.

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Wade, Mrs Bicknell; Harlequin-Mrs Santlow; French Peasant-Wade, Mrs Santlow

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Transformation

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Sack

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Cross

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The False Count; Or, A New Way To Play An Old Game

Cast
Role: False Count Actor: Spillar
Role: Carlos Actor: Keene
Role: Antonio Actor: John Leigh
Role: Francisco Actor: Hall
Role: Guzman Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Moor
Role: Jacinta Actor: Mrs Hunt.

Song: A Dialogue-Pack, Cook

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Cross

Event Comment: By Command. With the Cloaths and several Scenes belonging to Amadis; with The Fountain Scene. Admission as 25 June. The King present

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hydaspes

Performance Comment: As17150507, but Berenice-Signora del'Epine; Mandane-Signora Aubert lately arrived; Dario-Signora Diana Vico.

Dance: Dutch Skipper-delaGarde, Mrs Bullock

Event Comment: Benefit Coker and Mrs Vincent. Receipts: money #10 0s. 6d. and tickets #55 6s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Marriage

Song: As17151006

Music: Two New Concertoes on the Stage-Kitch on the Hautboy and Double Cortell

Dance: Dutch Skipper-delaGarde; Night Scene between Harlequin Scaramouch and Punch-delaGarde, Moreau, Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Kellom's Scholar, Newhouse, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Schoolding, Mrs Cross

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Sebastian, King Of Portugal

Cast
Role: Don Sebastian Actor: Elrington
Role: Dorax Actor: Keene.

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Salle, Mlle Salle; Grand Comic Dance, as17161115

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Squire Of Alsatia

Dance: Dutch Skipper, Spanish Entry-Salle, Mlle Salle

Event Comment: By His Royal Highness's Command. [The Prince present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical History Of Don Quixote, Part Ii

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor

Song: A Gentleman who never perform'd but once

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Song: As17171226

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock; Indian Dance-Moreau; A new Serious Dance-Moreau, Mrs Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical History Of Don Quixote, Part Ii

Song: Purcell's Mad Dialogue-Leveridge, Mrs Thurmond

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock; Thurmond's last new Mad Dance-Thurmond, others; Comic Dance-Thurmond, Miss Smith

Event Comment: Benefit J. and Ch. Rich. Receipts: #135 18s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Harlequin L'homme A Bonne Fortune

Afterpiece Title: Hob

Dance: Dutch Burgher Master and his Frow-delaGarde, Mrs Bullock; Moreau's Grand Comic Wedding Dance-; Tumbling by Harlequin Scaramouch Mezetin Piero-; Scene in Imitation of Elard and his Two Sons-; Les Postures-

Event Comment: Benefit delaGarde's Two Sons. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Pit and Boxes laid together at 5s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman's A Riddle

Dance: Dutch Skipper-delaGarde, Mrs Bullock; A new Scotch Highlander-delaGarde's Two Sons

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift; Or, The Fool In Fashion

Performance Comment: Sir William-Johnson; Sir Novelty-Cibber; Loveless-Wilks; Worthy-Mills; Snap-Penkethman; Sly-Miller; Amanda-Mrs Porter; Narcissa-Mrs Oldfield; Hillaria-Mrs Garnet; Flareit-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Cibber
Role: Loveless Actor: Wilks
Role: Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Snap Actor: Penkethman
Role: Sly Actor: Miller
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Garnet
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Saunders.

Music: With a Concerto Grosso of Signior Corelli's, to be perform'd on the Stage-Signior Carbonelli, others

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Ryan
Role: Aboan Actor: Quin
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Bullock.

Music: As17200512

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Pelling, Miss Bullock; French Peasant-