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Event Comment: Both Pieces By Particular Desire. Present the Dukes of York and Cumberland, Princess of Brunswick, and Lady Louisa. Paid for the paragraph of the Royal Family coming in the Ledger and Gazetteer 6s. (Account Book). Receipts: #149 4s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Squire Of Alsatia

Cast
Role: Squire Actor: Woodward
Role: Belfond Jun Actor: Smith
Role: Truman Actor: Hull
Role: Lolpoop Actor: Dunstall
Role: Sir William Belfond Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Edward Belfond Actor: Gibson
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Mrs Termagant Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Citizen Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Dunstall
Role: Quildrive Actor: Perry
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Dyer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Baker
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Eliot

Dance: End: The Garland-Fishar, Miss Wilford. [See17651003.

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1, by Andrew Franklin. It refers to the King's departure from Greenwich on the Royal Charlotte yacht, 30 Oct. 1797, to visit Lord Duncan's fleet at the Nore. The visit was subsequently cancelled because of inclement weather]: With new Scenery, and Machinery. The Music partly new [by William Linley] and partly compiled; with an introductory Full Piece. In the course of the Piece a View of Greenwich Hospital, and an exact Representation of the Departure of the Royal Yatch [sic]. To conclude with a View of the British Fleet, and the Dutch Prizes [taken at Camperdown. 11 Oct.]. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. Morning Herald, 16 Nov. 1797: This day is published A Trip to the Nore (1s.). Receipts: #317 5s. 6d. (234.8.6; 76.10.6; 6.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, George Barnwell

Cast
Role: Thoroughgood Actor: Aickin
Role: Barnwell Actor: Maddocks
Role: George Barnwell Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Trueman Actor: Holland
Role: Blunt Actor: Trueman
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to the Nore

Performance Comment: Characters by Suett, Bannister Jun., Hollingsworth, Dignum, Wewitzer, Sedgwick, Davis, Grimaldi, Maddocks, Trueman, Mrs Bland, Mrs Walcot, Miss Tidswell. Cast from text (George Cawthorn, 1797): Mr Cockney-Suett; Ben Bowsprit-Bannister Jun.; Billy Buckram-Hollingsworth; Donald Campbell-Dignum; Hokensloken-Wewitzer; Boatswain-Sedgwick; O'Thunder-Davis; Chimney@Sweeper-Grimaldi; Boatman-Maddocks; Sailors-Trueman, Wentworth, Evans; Mary-Mrs Bland; Mrs Cockney-Mrs Walcot; Mrs Buckram-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Mr Cockney Actor: Suett
Role: Ben Bowsprit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Billy Buckram Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Donald Campbell Actor: Dignum
Role: Hokensloken Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: O'Thunder Actor: Davis
Role: Chimney@Sweeper Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sailors Actor: Trueman, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Mrs Cockney Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland.

Dance: In 2nd piece: Dance of Sailors-; Hornpipe-Sga Bossi DelCaro

Event Comment: [Extra night] Benefit for the Widows and Orphans of those brave Men who perished, and those who were wounded, in the Glorious Action of the 14th February last [see king's, 18 May.] Patrons: His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, His Royal Highness Duke of York, His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence. Stewards: Duke of Leeds, Duke of Bedford, Earl of Chesterfield, Earl Spencer, Lord Kinnaird, Charles Grey Esq., Thomas Tyrwhitt Esq., Wm. Lushington Esq., Wm. Manning Esq., John Thomson Esq., John Julius Angerstein Esq. Boxes to be taken, and Tickets had at the Office of the Theatre, and at the Bar of Lloyd's Coffee-House. Receipts: none listed

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Cast
Role: Moody Actor: Murray
Role: Harcourt Actor: Barrymore
Role: Belville Actor: Toms
Role: Countryman Actor: Wilde
Role: Sparkish Actor: Knight
Role: Alithea Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Fawcett
Role: The Country Girl Actor: Mrs Jordan

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17970426, but Louisa-Miss Wentworth (of dl); added: Frederick-Gray; Lullaby-_.

Dance: End: Peggy's Love (By permission of the Proprietors of the king's Theatre)-Mme Rose, Didelot, Gentili, Mlle Parisot, Mme Hilligsberg; End afterpiece: Cupid and Psyche-the same.Mme Rose, Didelot, Gentili, Mlle Parisot, Mlle Hilligsberg

Entertainment: Monologue. Preceding 1st ballet: [a favorite Epilogue-Mrs Abington (1st appearance on this stage these 8 [recte 7] years)

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 2nd piece: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Morning Herald, 23 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Cast
Role: Chagrin Actor: Barrett
Role: Squire Hairbroom Actor: Benson
Role: Bellamy Actor: Evatt
Role: Robin Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crop Actor: Bland
Role: Mrs Chagrin Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Dorothy Actor: Miss Fontenelle.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister Jun., Wewitzer, Barrymore, Suett, Miss DeCamp, Sga Storace (only appearance this season), Mrs Powell. Cast adjusted from text (Dublin: Patrick Conner, 1793): Lenitive-Bannister Jun.; Caddy-Wewitzer; Heartwell-Barrymore; Label-Suett; Juba-Miss DeCamp; Caroline-Sga Storace; Mrs Caddy-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Caddy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Heartwell Actor: Barrymore
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Caroline Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Mrs Powell.

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Cast
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Bland
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Event Comment: Afterpiece: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Cast
Role: Wowski Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Inkle Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Aickin
Role: HAY Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Campley Actor: Davies
Role: Mate Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Waiter Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, Abbot, Pindar, &c.
Role: Sailors Actor: Ledger, Lyons, &c.
Role: Trudge Actor: FawcettNarcissa-Miss De Camp
Role: FawcettNarcissa Actor: Miss De Camp
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble

Afterpiece Title: THE PRIZE; or, 2, 5, 3, 8

Performance Comment: Lenitive-Bannister Jun.; Mr Caddy-Benson; Heartwell-Palmer Jun.; Label-Suett; Juba-Master De Camp//Mrs Caddy-Mrs Booth; Caroline-Miss De Camp (1st appearance in that character) .
Event Comment: Benefit for Sga Storace. Mainpiece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Never [previously] acted at this theatre. Tickets delivered for the 11th Instant will be `dmitted. Morning Chronicle, 24 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Sga Storace [for 11 May], No. 26, Howland-street, Fitzroy-square. Receipts: #443 12s. (193.6; 75.4; 5.11; tickets: 169.11) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Performance Comment: Don Jerome-Suett; Ferdinand-Kelly; Anthonio-Dignum; Carlos-Bland; Isaac Mendoza-Bannister Jun.; Father Paul-Bannister; Lopez-R. Palmer; Louisa-Miss DeCamp; Clara-Sga Storace; Margaret, the Duenna-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Don Jerome Actor: Suett
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Kelly
Role: Anthonio Actor: Dignum
Role: Carlos Actor: Bland
Role: Isaac Mendoza Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Father Paul Actor: Bannister
Role: Lopez Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Clara Actor: Sga Storace
Role: the Duenna Actor: Mrs Hopkins.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17941028, but to Caroline: an additional song-Sga Storace.
Cast
Role: an additional song Actor: Sga Storace.
Role: Caroline Actor: Sga Storace.
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson
Role: Heartwell Actor: Whitfield
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Mrs Booth

Song: In course evening: Lullaby-Sga Storace

Music: End: concerto on the violin-Giornovichi; wherein he will introduce With lowly suit and plaintive ditty, Rule Britannia-

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 3rd piece: By permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Morning Chronicle, 6 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mountaineers

Afterpiece Title: New Hay at the Old Market

Cast
Role: King Edward Actor: Davies
Role: O'Carrol Actor: Johnstone
Role: Citizen Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Harcourt Actor: Bland
Role: Sir Walter Manny Actor: Usher
Role: John de Vienne Actor: Aickin
Role: Ribbomont Actor: Barrymore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Officer Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: John d' Aire Actor: Benson
Role: Old Man Actor: Waldron
Role: Crier Actor: Cross
Role: Citizens Actor: Waldron Jun., Cooke, Abbot
Role: Serjeant Actor: Fawcett
Role: La Gloire Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: 1st Carpenter Actor: Suett
Role: 2nd Carpenter Actor: Burton
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Madelon Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett
Role: Apewell Actor: Caulfield
Role: Carpenter Actor: Benson
Role: Prompter Actor: Waldron
Role: Manager's Servant Actor: Bland
Role: Mrs Beezom Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Molly Beezom Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: unassigned Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Caulfield
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Bland
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: La Varenne Actor: Benson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Gondibert Actor: Barrymore
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fool Actor: Suett
Role: Corporal Actor: Cross
Role: Drummer Actor: Cooke
Role: Fifer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Cooke
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Harlowe

Afterpiece Title: The Prize; or, 2

Performance Comment: 5. 3. 8. Lenitive-Bannister Jun.; Mr Caddy-Benson; Heartwell-Palmer Jun.; Juba-Master DeCamp; Label-Suett; Mrs Caddy-Mrs Booth; Caroline-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Benson
Role: Heartwell Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Juba Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Event Comment: 1st piece: Not acted these 2 years. 2nd piece: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Author

Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sprightly Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Abbot
Role: Poet Actor: Waldron
Role: Printer's Devil Actor: Burton
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Gibbs

Afterpiece Title: The Prize; or, 2

Performance Comment: 5. 3. 8. Lenitive-Bannister Jun.; Mr Caddy (1st time)-Burton; Heartwell-Palmer Jun.; Juba (1st time)-Mrs Harlowe; Mrs Caddy-Mrs Booth; Caroline-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Burton
Role: Heartwell Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp.

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Ledger
Role: Quildrive Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Suett
Role: Charles Actor: Trueman
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Wathen
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Event Comment: By Permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. [Epilogue by George Colman, ynger.] Receipts: #138 0s. 6d. (134.10.6; 3.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heir At Law

Performance Comment: Daniel Dowlas-Quick; Dick Dowlas-Knight; Doctor Pangloss-Fawcett; Henry Morland-Toms; Stedfast-Murray; Zekiel Homespun-Munden; Kenricke-Johnstone; John-Abbot; Waiters-Simmons, Wilde; Lady Duberly-Mrs Davenport; Caroline Dormer-Miss Mansel; Cicely Homespun (with the original Epilogue)-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: Daniel Dowlas Actor: Quick
Role: Dick Dowlas Actor: Knight
Role: Doctor Pangloss Actor: Fawcett
Role: Henry Morland Actor: Toms
Role: Stedfast Actor: Murray
Role: Zekiel Homespun Actor: Munden
Role: Kenricke Actor: Johnstone
Role: John Actor: Abbot
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Wilde
Role: Lady Duberly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Caroline Dormer Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Cicely Homespun Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

Afterpiece Title: The Round Tower

Cast
Role: Cobthach Actor: Bologna
Role: Sitric Actor: Bologna Jun.
Role: Kildare Actor: Simpson
Role: Danish Soldier Actor: Dyke
Role: Maon Actor: Follett
Role: Child Actor: Master Blackmore
Role: Moriat Actor: Mrs Parker
Role: Irish Chiefs Actor: Lee, Abbot, Wilde, Blurton
Role: Danish Chiefs Actor: Goostree, Coombes
Role: Female Peasantry Actor: Mrs Follett, Mrs Norton, Mrs Watts
Role: Principal Druid Actor: Townsend
Role: Fishermen Actor: Townsend, Linton
Role: Huntsmen Actor: Gray, Linton, Street
Role: Connor Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Saba Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Event Comment: Benefit for Wathen. 2nd and 3rd piece: By permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane. 2nd piece: Never acted at this Theatre [i.e. in the regular summer season; it had been acted "out of season" on 9 Feb. 1797]. Morning Chronicle, 16 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Wathen, No. 2, Frith Street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Hermit

Cast
Role: Young Pranks Actor: Fawcett
Role: Whimmy Actor: Suett
Role: Old Pranks Actor: Aickin
Role: Peregrine Actor: Trueman
Role: Barleycorn Actor: Palmer
Role: Bite Actor: Caulfield
Role: Barebones Actor: Abbot
Role: Poz Actor: Clarke
Role: Tully Actor: Johnstone
Role: Natty Maggs Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Carter Actor: Ledger
Role: Toby Thatch Actor: Wathen
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Maggs Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Kitty Barleycorn Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

Afterpiece Title: The Spoil'd Child

Cast
Role: Little Pickle Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Tag Actor: Palmer
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Lyons
Role: Old Pickle Actor: Suett
Role: Miss Pickle Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Haskey
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Leserve.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8

Performance Comment: Lenitive (with The Quack Doctor)-Wathen; Heartwell-J. Palmer; Mr Caddy-Davenport; Label-Suett; Juba-Mrs Edward; Mrs Caddy-Miss Leserve; Caroline-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Wathen
Role: Heartwell Actor: J. Palmer
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Davenport
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp.

Song: End I 2nd piece: The Country Club-Wathen

Event Comment: The Duke's Company. Nell Gwyn attended this performance. See VanLennep, Nell Gwyn's Playgoing, p.408. It is not certain that this was the premiere, but, as the play was licensed for publication on 20 Nov. 1676, the first performance may well have been on this day. A song, Away with the causes of riches and cares, with music by Matthew Lock, is in Catch that Catch Can, No. 64, 1685. Another, Beneath a shady willow, with music by William Turner, is in A New Collection of Songs and Poems...by Thomas D'Urfey, 1683. Edition of 1677: That its only good Fortune was, in being the Subject of the Courts Diversion, where their Noble Clemency and Good Nature were extremely requisite, in covering its defects from the too Censorious; His Majesty, according to His accustomed Royal and Excellent Temper, was pleas'd to descend so far, as to give it a particular Applause, which was seconded by your Grace [The Duke of Ormond]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Madam Fickle; Or, The Witty False One

Performance Comment: Edition of 1677: Prologue-Mr Smith; Epilogue-; Lord Bellamore-Betterton; Manley-Smith; Sir Arthur Oldlove-Sandford; Captain Tilbury-Medbourn; Zechiel-Anthony Leigh; Toby-James Nokes; Old Jollyman-Underhill; Harry-Jevan; Flaile-Richards; Dorrel-Norrice; Madam Fickle-Mrs Mary Lee; Constantia-Mrs Barrer [Barry]; Arbella-Mrs Gibbs; Silvia-Mrs Napper.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Epilogue Actor:
Role: Lord Bellamore Actor: Betterton
Role: Manley Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Arthur Oldlove Actor: Sandford
Role: Captain Tilbury Actor: Medbourn
Role: Zechiel Actor: Anthony Leigh
Role: Toby Actor: James Nokes
Role: Old Jollyman Actor: Underhill
Role: Harry Actor: Jevan
Role: Flaile Actor: Richards
Role: Dorrel Actor: Norrice
Role: Madam Fickle Actor: Mrs Mary Lee
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Barrer
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Napper.
Event Comment: By His Royal Highness's Command. [The Prince present.

Performances

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

Performance Comment: As17171109, but Mary the Buxom-Mrs Giffard.

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor

Song: A Gentleman who never perform'd but once

Dance: Dutch Skipper-Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock

Event Comment: Oratorio composed by Handel. Tickets to be had and places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Johnston at the Stage Door of the Theatre, at Half a Guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at Five o'Clock. To Begin at Half past Six. N.B. Those ladies who had Side Boxes last year, are humbly requested if they intend to continue them the ensuing season, to give immediate notice to Mr Johnston to have them secured. [The Westminster Magazine (March) commented: "One of those whims by which the public are continually influenced, has made it the ton to resort to this theatre to hear and see Miss Linley, the syren of Bath. This young lady who is greatly indebted to nature for the eclat with which she is followed, and not a little to the fortuitous concurrence of remarkable incidents in her life has drawn crowded houses incessantly; and this success has been insured by the constant attendance of his Majesty and the Royal family at this theatre."

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Judas Maccabaeus

Performance Comment: Parts were: Judas-r; Israelite Man-r; Israelite Woman-r; Chorus-r; Simon (Brother to Judas)-; Messenger-r; Eupolemus(Jewish Ambassador to Rome)- The vocal parts-Miss Linley, Mrs Weichsel, Miss Mary Linley, Mr Norris, Mr Parry (Public Advertiser).

Music: I: Concerto on Violin-Mr ThomasLinley

Event Comment: By Command of His Royal Highness. Receipts: #116 16s. [Prince, Princess Royal, and Princess Carolina present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin a Sorcerer

Cast
Role: Witches Actor: _Harrison, Papillon
Role: Furies Actor:
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun
Role: Clown Actor: Nivelon
Role: Servant Actor: Ray
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Laguerre
Role: Birdcatchers Actor: Hippisley, Pelling
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Legar
Role: Italian Actor: Rochetti
Role: Pluto Actor: Leveridge
Role: Proserpine Actor: Mrs Barbier
Role: Sysiphus Actor: Dupre Jr
Role: Prometheus Actor: Newhouse
Role: Ixion Actor: Lanyon
Role: Clotho Actor: Mrs Ogden
Role: Lachesis Actor: Mrs Hill
Role: Atropos Actor: Miss LaTour
Event Comment: By Command of the Princess Royal. [Prince of Wales and Princess Royal present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Cast
Role: Jaffeir Actor: Wilks
Role: Pierre Actor: Mills
Role: Priuli Actor: Boman
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Porter.
Event Comment: The Princess Royal's Marriage, being deferr'd, the Opera will be perform'd that Day as usual. Daily Courant, 14 Nov.: Last Night their Majesties, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and the three eldest Princesses . . . saw . . . Otho; but his Highness the Prince of Orange was not there

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Otho

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1, by John Rose. Larpent MS 1167; not published]: A Mask, in honour of the approaching Royal Nuptials [the Marriage of Charlotte Augusta, Princess Royal of Great@Britain to Frederick William, Prince of Wurttemberg, on 18 May]. The Musick entirely new by Attwood. The Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations entirely new. Books of the Interlude to be had in the Theatre. Receipts: #254 15s. (166.15.0; 84.6.6; 3.13.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Last Of The Family

Cast
Role: Sir John Manfred Actor: Dowton
Role: Sir Adam ap Origen Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Squire Abel Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peregrine Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Beau Tiffany Actor: Suett
Role: Ned Flexible Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Manfred Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Letitia Manfred Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: unassigned Actor: Caulfield, Packer

Afterpiece Title: The Fairy Festival

Cast
Role: Oberon Actor: Miss Granger
Role: Puck Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: Beamlet Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Titania Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Dewlip Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Redstar Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Sylphs Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Lodoiska

Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Role: Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Suett
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master Gregson
Role: Princess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Captives Actor: Ms Roffey, Ms Maddocks, Ms Arne, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Menage
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: Campbell
Role: Tamuri Actor: Male
Role: Camazin Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Horde Actor: Wentworth, Maddocks, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.

Dance: In 2nd piece: Dances incidental to the Piece, composed by Gentili. Principal Dancers-Gentili, Master Menage, Sga Bossi DelCaro, Mrs Wild

Event Comment: Both pieces By Command of their Majesties. Present their Majesties, the Duke of Cumberland, Princess of Brunswick, and Lady Louisa. Gave Yeomen of the Guard #2 2s., and gave Princess Dowager's Footmen #1 1s. and Chairmen #1 1s. (Account Book). Receipts: #232 7s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Guardians

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Woodward, Smith, Dunstall, Dyer, Walker, Morgan, Shuter, Miss Wilford, Miss Mahon, Miss Elliot Prologue-
Role: Young Brumpton Actor: Woodward
Role: Oldcastle Actor: Shuter
Role: Belford Actor: Smith
Role: Lovibond Actor: Dunstall
Role: Brisk Actor: Dyer
Role: Sir Theodore Brumpton Actor: Walker
Role: Mary Ann Actor: Miss Elliot
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Wilford
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Mahon
Role: Parts Actor: Morgan

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Sailor Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Pinto
Role: Dancing Actor: Miss Twist, Miss Pitt, Miss Daw.

Dance: End: Rural Love, as17661120; End Afterpiece: The Female Archer, as17661215

Event Comment: [G$Genest, IV, 288, reports this performance "in or before January 1749," finding the account in the London Magazine. In the Prologue George said of himself, "In England born, in England bred." Quin possibly superintended the royal rehearsals. See note, dl 2 Jan.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Event Comment: DDaily Journal, 23 Oct,: Yesterday being the Anniversary of the Princess Royal's Birth-Day, a Masque was prepared at His Royal Highness's Command, on that Occasion, by Mr Rich, and perform'd by his Company in His Royal Highness's@Gardens at Cue, which were illuminated with above a thousand Lamps

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Masque

Event Comment: Benefit Penkethman. By His Royal Highness's Command

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17141124, but Antonio-_; Louisa-Mrs Porter; Elvira-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodio Actor: Cibber
Role: Carlos Actor: Wilks
Role: Antonio Actor: Bullock
Role: Sancho Actor: Norris
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Santlow
Event Comment: By Command of His Royal Highness. Mainpiece: Written by Colley Cibber, Esq; Poet Laureat. [Prince of Wales present.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: Carlos-Milward; Clodio-Cibber; Antonio-Shepard; Charino-Griffin; Manuel-Turbutt; Governor-Winstone; Duart-Berry; Sancho-Oates; Monsieur-Sal way; Jaques-Jones; Angelina-Miss Holliday; Elvira-Mrs Butler; Louisa-Mrs Charke; Honoria-Miss Mann; Cholerick-Miller .
Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Milward
Role: Clodio Actor: Cibber
Role: Antonio Actor: Shepard
Role: Charino Actor: Griffin
Role: Manuel Actor: Turbutt
Role: Governor Actor: Winstone
Role: Duart Actor: Berry
Role: Sancho Actor: Oates
Role: Monsieur Actor: Sal way
Role: Jaques Actor: Jones
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Honoria Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Cholerick Actor: Miller

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Actor: Salway

Dance: I: By Mlle Anne Roland. II: Grand Serious Ballet by Denoyer and others. III: Grand Ballet by Mlle Roland, Mlle Anne Roland, and others. IV: Comic Dance by Le Brun and Mrs Anderson. V: Le Badinage de Provence, as17351117

Event Comment: The Characters New Dressed. Play never acted before. [See Three Original Letters to a Friend in the Country on the Cause and Manner of the late Riot at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. See also two letters in The Theatrical Review; or, Annals of the Drama, 1 March 1763. This number includes (pp. 117-25) a critique on the Discovery. Critic found it a piece of much merit particularly in the perusal," but on stage frequently tedious and heavy owing to a scarcity of incident and an uncommon lengthening of the acts."

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Discovery

Performance Comment: Principal parts by: Garrick, Holland, O'Brien, Fox, Watkins, Sheridan, Mrs Yates, Miss Pope, Mrs Palmer, Miss Bride, Mrs Pritchard. New overture and new music between the acts. Prologue and Epilogue Lord Medway-Sheridan; Sir Anthony Branville-Garrick; Sir Harry Flutter-Obrien; Col Medway-Holland; Lady Medway-Mrs Pritchard; Lady Flutter-Miss Pope; Mrs Knightly-Mrs Yates; Miss Richly-Mrs Palmer; Louisa Medway-Miss Bride; Servants-Fox, Watkins; Prologue-Garrick; Epilogue-Mrs Pritchard (Edition of 1763).
Event Comment: "This degradation of a theatre royal was properly reprobated by the audience in general" (Town and Country Magazine, Jan. 1789, p. 15). Receipts: #264 (252.3; 11.17)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man; Or, The Fop's Fortune

Performance Comment: Clodio-Lewis; Don Louis-Quick; Antonio-Thompson; Charino-Booth; Don Duart-Davies; Governor-Gardner; Sancho-Fearon; Don Manuel-Cubitt; Carlos-Farren; Louisa-Mrs Bernard; Elvira-Mrs Lewis; Angelina-Miss Chapman (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Clodio Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Louis Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Thompson
Role: Charino Actor: Booth
Role: Don Duart Actor: Davies
Role: Governor Actor: Gardner
Role: Sancho Actor: Fearon
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Cubitt
Role: Carlos Actor: Farren
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Bernard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Chapman

Afterpiece Title: Aladin

Cast
Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: _Bernard.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Cubitt
Role: Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Clown Actor: Letteney
Role: Taberino Actor: Rock
Role: Zozeb Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Wood Cutter Actor: Bonville
Role: Undertaker Actor: Stevens
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Aladin's Mother Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Pantaloon's Wife Actor: Mrs White
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Goodwin

Entertainment: Vaudeville In Irish Fair: [scene in afterpiece] [will be introduced (for the 1st time) a Sparring Match-Humphreys, another celebrated Pugilist [Death (London Chronicle 31 Dec.)]

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Mountain. 1st piece: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Morning Herald, 21 May: Tickets to be had of Mrs Mountain at Mr Greak's, No. 3 3 , Tavistock-street, Covent-Garden. Receipts: #274 3s. (109/7/6; 9/19/6; tickets: 154/16/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Incledon
Role: Bauldie Actor: Fawcett
Role: Glaude Actor: Rock
Role: Roger Actor: Townsend
Role: Symon Actor: Powel
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: ThompsonJenny-Mrs Martyr
Role: ThompsonJenny Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Mountain

Afterpiece Title: LOVERS' QUARRELS

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

Afterpiece Title: THE IRISHMAN IN LONDON

Performance Comment: As17940505, but Louisa (for that night, with The Way to keep Him, composed by Hook)-Mrs Mountain .
Cast
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

Dance: In Act I of 1st piece a Highland Reel by Byrn, Mlle St. Amand, Mme Rossi

Song: End of Act II of 2nd piece (for that night only) a Selection of the most Favorite Catches and Glees from Harrison and Knyvett's Vocal Concert. What shall he have that killed the Deer by Incledon, Townsend, Richardson, Linton and Chorus Q. S. Smith). Ye spotted snakes by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton, Incledon (Stevens). The New Mariners by Incledon, Townsend, Linton and Chorus (Calicott). Where the bee sucks by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton (harmonized by Jackson). Water parted from the Sea by Incledon (Dr Arne). In 3rd piece a Planxty, descriptive of Ireland, by Johnstone, in character