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We found 6691 matches on Roles/Actors, 1726 matches on Performance Comments, 226 matches on Event Comments, 21 matches on Performance Title, and 5 matches on Author.

5201
02 May 1791 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Quick. Mainpiece: Written by R. Cumberland, Esq. Afterpiece: Written by Colley Cibber, with capital Additions by Fielding, Dean Swift, G. A. Stevens, &c. &c. &c. Public Advertiser, 20 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Quick, Broad-court, Bow-street. Receipts: #327 4s. (177.2.6; 9.11.6; tickets: 140.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Brothers

Performance Comment: Captain Ironsides (1st time)-Wilson; Young Belfield-Farren; Elder Belfield-Davies; Old Goodwin-Hull; Paterson-Macready; Philip-Evatt; Francis-Thompson; Jonathan-Powel; Skiff-Rock; Sir Benjamin Dove-Quick; Lady Dove-Mrs Webb; Violetta-Mrs Wells; Fanny Goodwin-Miss Francis; Lucy Waters-Miss Stuart; Sophia-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Captain Ironsides Actor: Wilson
Role: Young Belfield Actor: Farren
Role: Elder Belfield Actor: Davies
Role: Old Goodwin Actor: Hull
Role: Paterson Actor: Macready
Role: Philip Actor: Evatt
Role: Francis Actor: Thompson
Role: Jonathan Actor: Powel
Role: Skiff Actor: Rock
Role: Sir Benjamin Dove Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Dove Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Violetta Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fanny Goodwin Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Lucy Waters Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Elder Brother Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Rollo, Duke of Normandy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Brothers Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Unnatural Brother Author(s): Edward Filmer
Related Work: Like Father, Like Son; or, The Mistaken Brothers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Younger Brother; or, The Amorous Jilt Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Loyal Brother; or, The Persian Prince Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Treacherous Brothers Author(s): George Powell
Related Work: The Beau Defeated; or, The Lucky Younger Brother Author(s): Mary Pix
Related Work: The Perfidious Brother Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: Fatal Love; or, The Degenerate Brother Author(s): Osborne Sidney Wandesford
Related Work: The Twins; or, Is It He, or his Brother? Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Little; or, The Rival Queans

Performance Comment: Alexander-Quick; Clytus-Wilson; Cassander-Munden; Polyperchon-Bernard; Philip-Reeve; Meleager-Williamson; Hibernian Fortune Teller-Rock; Hephestion and Lysimachus (a la Pugilistique)-Cubitt, Marshall; Second to Lysimachus-Follett; Second to Hephestion-Milburne; The Princess Statira-Mrs Webb; Sysigambis (Mother to the Princess)-Mrs Pitt; Roxana-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Quick
Role: Clytus Actor: Wilson
Role: Cassander Actor: Munden
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Bernard
Role: Philip Actor: Reeve
Role: Meleager Actor: Williamson
Role: Hibernian Fortune Teller Actor: Rock
Role: Hephestion and Lysimachus Actor: Cubitt, Marshall
Role: Second to Lysimachus Actor: Follett
Role: Second to Hephestion Actor: Milburne
Role: The Princess Statira Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander the Little; or, The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber

Dance: End: The Jockies-Ratchford, Platt, Jackson, Mrs Goodwin

Related Works
Related Work: Lycidas Author(s): William Jackson
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William JacksonJohn Burgoyne
Related Work: The Metamorphosis Author(s): William Jackson
Related Work: Eldred; or, The British Freeholder Author(s): John Jackson
Related Work: The British Heroine Author(s): John Jackson
Related Work: Joseph Andrews Author(s): Samuel Jackson Pratt
Related Work: The Fair Circassian Author(s): Samuel Jackson Pratt
Related Work: The School for Vanity Author(s): Samuel Jackson Pratt

Song: End II: song-Incledon; Afterpiece: The Tragedy will be interspersed with Airs, Duets, Glees, composed by Arne, Arnold, Fischer, Dibdin, with a Grand Overture(A Finale, composed by Shield), Triumphal Entry of Alexander-

Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Cobler Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Metamorphoses Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Romp Author(s): Charles DibdinT.A. Lloyd
Related Work: The Jubilee Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Institution of the Garter; or, Arthur's Round Table Restored Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Sultan; or, A Peep into the Seraglio Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Shepherd's Artifice Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Captive Author(s): John DrydenIsaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Ephesian Matron Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: He Would if He Could; or, An Old Fool Worse than Any Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Wedding Ring Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Charles DibdinPierre MonsignyPhillidor
Related Work: A Christmas Tale Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Waterman; or, The First of August Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Seraglio Author(s): Edward ThompsonCharles Dibdin

5202
02 February 1792 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Altered from the Tragedy of Huniades. [Afterpiece in place of The Pannel, advertised on playbill of 1 Feb.] Morning Herald, 3 Feb., refers to the "new epilogue [probably written by Miss Brand]: a sort of dialogue between an undertaker and a brave British tar." Receipts: #141 12s. 6d. (105.2.6; 32.12.0; 3.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Agmunda; Huniades

Performance Comment: As Huniades 18 Jan., but Christian Characters-Bensley; Kemble_; R._ Palmer; Barrymore_; Mahometan Characters-Phillimore; Epilogue-Bannister Jun., Suett.
Cast
Role: Christian Characters Actor: Bensley
Role: Mahometan Characters Actor: Phillimore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Bannister Jun., Suett.
Related Works
Related Work: Huniades Author(s): Hannah Brand

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17920127.
Cast
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Booth.
Role: Blunt Actor: Alfred
Role: John Actor: Banks.
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Suett
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Frolick Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaumont Actor: Benson
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humourists Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Humourist; or, Who's Who? Author(s): James Cobb

5203
01 March 1792 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 5 years [not acted since 22 Nov. 1785]. Receipts: #278 10s. 6d. (239.11.6; 36.0.0; 2.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Kemble; Arthur-Miss DeCamp; Pembroke-Dignum; Essex-Caulfield; Salisbury-Whitfield; Hubert-Bensley; Faulconbridge-Palmer; R. Faulconbridge-Waldron; J. Gurney-Lyons; King Philip-Aickin; Lewis-Barrymore; Austria-Phillimore; Cardinal Pandulpho-Packer; Chatillon-Benson; Elinor-Mrs Hopkins; Constance-Mrs Siddons; Blanch-Miss Collins; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Kemble
Role: Arthur Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Pembroke Actor: Dignum
Role: Essex Actor: Caulfield
Role: Salisbury Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hubert Actor: Bensley
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Palmer
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Waldron
Role: Gurney Actor: Lyons
Role: King Philip Actor: Aickin
Role: Lewis Actor: Barrymore
Role: Austria Actor: Phillimore
Role: Cardinal Pandulpho Actor: Packer
Role: Chatillon Actor: Benson
Role: Elinor Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Blanch Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
Related Works
Related Work: King John Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Papal Tyranny in the Reign of King John Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17911104.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Suett
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Frolick Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaumont Actor: Benson
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humourists Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Humourist; or, Who's Who? Author(s): James Cobb

5204
28 March 1792 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Instrumental performers as 7 Mar

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0principally From The Works Of handel; Redemption 0

Performance Comment: As17920224.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Kelly, Reinhold, Incledon, Master Welsh
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: Shaw.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Overture (Occasional Oratorio)-; O had I Jubal's-Miss Hagley (Joshua); His mighty arm-Kelly (Jephtha); Che vi par-Morelli, Kelly, Mrs Crouch (Sarti); Would you gain-Master Welsh (Acis and Galatea); Wake sons-Sedgwick (R. J. Stevens); Mary's dream-Miss Barclay (Relfe); For unto us a child-Chorus (The Messiah).
Cast
Role: Overture Actor:
Role: O had I Jubal's Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: His mighty arm Actor: Kelly
Role: Che vi par Actor: Morelli, Kelly, Mrs Crouch
Role: Would you gain Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Wake sons Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Mary's dream Actor: Miss Barclay
Role: For unto us a child Actor: Chorus

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Hautboy concerto (Handel)-; Blooming virgins-Incledon (Athalia); And in that air Behold! God is my salvation-Reinhold; Therefore with joy-Reinhold; And in that Day-Mrs Bland; Call upon his name-Mrs Bland; Sing unto the Lord-Mrs Crouch, Reinhold; Cry out and shout-Chorus (New Anthem, Shaw); Fair Rosale-Master Welsh (Linley); Let's imitate-Dignum, Miss Hagley (Alexander's Feast); What though I trace-Mrs Crouch (Solomon); Zadock the Priest-Chorus (Coronation Anthems).
Cast
Role: Hautboy concerto Actor:
Role: Blooming virgins Actor: Incledon
Role: God is my salvation Actor: Reinhold
Role: Therefore with joy Actor: Reinhold
Role: And in that Day Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Call upon his name Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Sing unto the Lord Actor: Mrs Crouch, Reinhold
Role: Cry out and shout Actor: Chorus
Role: Fair Rosale Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Let's imitate Actor: Dignum, Miss Hagley
Role: What though I trace Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Zadock the Priest Actor: Chorus

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Eternal God-Reinhold (Isaac, Giordani); The Prince unable-Mrs Bland (Alexander's Feast); Non piu andrai-Morelli (Paisiello [recte Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart]); Softly rise-Dignum, Chorus (Solomon, Boyce); Sweet bird-Mrs Crouch (L'Allegro); Every day will I give thanks-Incledon (Chandos Anthems); I know that my Redeemer liveth-Master Welsh; Hallelujah for the Lord God-Chorus (The Messiah).
Cast
Role: Eternal God Actor: Reinhold
Role: The Prince unable Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Non piu andrai Actor: Morelli
Role: Softly rise Actor: Dignum, Chorus
Role: Sweet bird Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Every day will I give thanks Actor: Incledon
Role: I know that my Redeemer liveth Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Hallelujah for the Lord God Actor: Chorus

5205
05 November 1792 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #183 16s. (137.1; 44.16; 1.19)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Henry-Bensley; Prince of Wales-Master DeCamp; Duke of York-Miss Menage; Richard-Kemble; Duke of Buckingham-Barrymore; Earl of Richmond-Palmer; Duke of Norfolk-Dignum; Ratcliff-Phillimore; Sir William Catesby-Packer; Tressel-Whitfield; Earl of Oxford-Caulfield; Sir R. Brackenbury-Benson; Lord Stanley-Aickin; Sir James Blount-Bland; Sir James Tyrrel-Jones; Lord Mayor-Hollingsworth; Elizabeth-Mrs Ward; Lady Anne-Mrs Powell; Duchess of York-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Richard Actor: Kemble
Role: Duke of Buckingham Actor: Barrymore
Role: Earl of Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Dignum
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir William Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Tressel Actor: Whitfield
Role: Earl of Oxford Actor: Caulfield
Role: Brackenbury Actor: Benson
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Blount Actor: Bland
Role: Sir James Tyrrel Actor: Jones
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: As17921013, but Sir Owen-Dignum; Lauretta-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Dignum
Role: Lauretta Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Blondel Actor: Barrymore
Role: Florestan Actor: Caulfield
Role: Seneschal Actor: Phillimore
Role: Antonio Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Guilliot Actor: Suett
Role: Matthew Actor: Fawcett
Role: William Actor: Banks
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Webb
Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Julie Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Chorus of Knights Actor: Danby, Cooke, Maddocks, Lyons
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Fawcett, Alfred, Shaw, Dorion.
Related Works
Related Work: Richard Coeur de Lion Author(s): Leonard MacnallyWilliam Shield

5206
07 November 1792 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains R. Palmer as Sir H. Lovewit , but he was ill, and Benson "at very short notice [supplied] Palmer's place" (Thespian Magazine, Dec. 1792, p. 150).] Receipts: #164 7s. (110.10; 50.9; 3.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's Know Your Own Mind

Performance Comment: As17920920, but Sir H. Lovewit-Benson.
Cast
Role: Lovewit Actor: Benson.
Role: Millamour Actor: Wroughton
Role: Dashwould Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Malvil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Bygrove Actor: Aickin
Role: Bygrove Actor: Bland
Role: Millamour Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lady Bell Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Bromley Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Miss Neville Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Madame Le Rouge Actor: Mrs Heard.

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner

Performance Comment: As17921101.
Cast
Role: Pasqual Actor: Caulfield in place of Sedgwick.
Role: Marcos Actor: Kelly
Role: Bernardo Actor: Dignum
Role: Roberto Actor: Suett
Role: Lewis Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Narcisso Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Theresa Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Nina Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Juliana Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Fawcett, Phillimore, Danby, Maddocks, Cooke, Lyons, Alfred, Shaw, Aylmer, Brown, Dorion Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Prisoner Author(s): John RoseThomas Attwood

5207
26 November 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Silvester. Mainpiece: Written by Congreve. The Doors to be opened at 5:00. To begin at 6:00. Tickets to be had of Silvester, No. 50, Brewer-street, Golden-square, and at No. 25, North Audley-street, Grosvenor-square; of Massey, No. 18, Snow-hill; of Frith, No. 39, King-street, West Smithfield; and of Blandford, Pea-Hen, Bishopsgate-street

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Manuel (King of Granada)-Silvester; Gonzales-Gray; Garcia-Gardner; Heli-Ford; Selim-Guilford; Alonzo-Ryder; Perez-Smith; Osmyn-Wilkinson; Almeria-Mrs Somerville; Leonora-Miss Laudermey; Zara-A Lady (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]).unidentified]).
Cast
Role: Manuel Actor: Silvester
Role: Gonzales Actor: Gray
Role: Garcia Actor: Gardner
Role: Heli Actor: Ford
Role: Selim Actor: Guilford
Role: Alonzo Actor: Ryder
Role: Perez Actor: Smith
Role: Osmyn Actor: Wilkinson
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Somerville
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Laudermey
Role: Zara Actor: A Lady
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Dick (with the original Prologue)-Wilkinson; Wingate-C. Stanley; Gargle-Ryder; Dennis O'Connor-Skyo; MacAndrews-Gray; Watchman-Guilford; President-Gardner; Simon-Cox; Charlotte-Miss Laudermey.
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Wilkinson
Role: Wingate Actor: C. Stanley
Role: Gargle Actor: Ryder
Role: Dennis O'Connor Actor: Skyo
Role: MacAndrews Actor: Gray
Role: Watchman Actor: Guilford
Role: President Actor: Gardner
Role: Simon Actor: Cox
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Laudermey.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: After 2nd song: A Pas Seul-Mons Symone

Song: End IV: Tippy Bob-C. Stanley; End: Poor Jack in character-Mrs Kennedy

Performance Comment: Stanley; End: Poor Jack in character-Mrs Kennedy.
Cast
Role: Poor Jack in character Actor: Mrs Kennedy.

Entertainment: Monologue After Dancing: The Monody on the Death of the late D. Garrick Esq. (Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq.)-the Lady who performs Zara

Performance Comment: Garrick Esq. (Written by R. B. Sheridan, Esq.)-the Lady who performs Zara.
Cast
Role: Actor: the Lady who performs Zara.

5208
12 February 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #195 15s. (187.9; 8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At Hay King John

Performance Comment: King John-Kemble; Arthur-Master DeCamp; Pembroke-Dignum; Essex-Caulfield; Salisbury-Whitfield; Hubert-Bensley; Faulconbridge-Palmer; R. Faulconbridge-Waldron; J. Gurney-Lyons; King Philip-Aickin; Lewis-Barrymore; Austria-Phillimore; Cardinal Pandulpho-Packer; Chatillion-Benson; Elinor-Mrs Ward; Constance-Mrs Siddons; Blanch-Miss Collins; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Kemble
Role: Arthur Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Pembroke Actor: Dignum
Role: Essex Actor: Caulfield
Role: Salisbury Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hubert Actor: Bensley
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Palmer
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Waldron
Role: Gurney Actor: Lyons
Role: King Philip Actor: Aickin
Role: Lewis Actor: Barrymore
Role: Austria Actor: Phillimore
Role: Cardinal Pandulpho Actor: Packer
Role: Chatillion Actor: Benson
Role: Elinor Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Blanch Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17930205.
Cast
Role: Frederick Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Nelly Actor: Mrs Shaw.
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Related Works
Related Work: No Song No Supper Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

5209
20 March 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [The playbill lists Mrs Clendining as singing As when the dove, but "An apology was made for the absence of Mrs Clendining...Master Pring was allowed to sing her song" (Public Advertiser, 21 Mar.).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0

Performance Comment: As17930313 .
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Clendining, in place of Mme _Mara , "who is still indisposed, and cannot perform this Evening.".
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley
Role: Organ Actor: J. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Entirely selected from L'Allegro ed il Penseroso; First Grand Concerto-; Come thou goddess-Incledon; Come and trip it as you go-Miss Sharp, Chorus; Haste thee nymph-Incledon, Chorus; First and chief, Sweet bird-Mrs Crouch; accompanied on the violin-G. Ashley; Mirth admit me of thy crew-Bartleman; with corno obligato-Leander; Oft on a plat-Incledon; If I give thee honour due-Kelly; Let me wander not unseen, Let the merry bells-Mrs Crouch; And young and old-Chorus.
Cast
Role: First Grand Concerto Actor:
Role: Come thou goddess Actor: Incledon
Role: Come and trip it as you go Actor: Miss Sharp, Chorus
Role: Haste thee nymph Actor: Incledon, Chorus
Role: Sweet bird Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: accompanied on the violin Actor: G. Ashley
Role: Mirth admit me of thy crew Actor: Bartleman
Role: with corno obligato Actor: Leander
Role: Oft on a plat Actor: Incledon
Role: If I give thee honour due Actor: Kelly
Role: Let the merry bells Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: And young and old Actor: Chorus.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture, March-(Scipio); Tears such as tender fathers shed-Bartleman [Deborah]; Around let acclamations ring-Incledon, Chorus [Athalia]; His mighty arm-Kelly [Jephtha]; As when the dove-Master Pring [Acis and Galatea]; The many rend the skies-Chorus [Alexander's Feast]; Gentle airs-Incledon; accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley [Athalia]; From mighty Kings-Mrs Crouch [Judas Maccabaeus]; Fix'd in his everlasting seat-Chorus [Samson].Samson].
Cast
Role: March Actor:
Role: Tears such as tender fathers shed Actor: Bartleman
Role: Around let acclamations ring Actor: Incledon, Chorus
Role: His mighty arm Actor: Kelly
Role: As when the dove Actor: Master Pring
Role: The many rend the skies Actor: Chorus
Role: Gentle airs Actor: Incledon
Role: accompanied on the violoncello Actor: C. Ashley
Role: From mighty Kings Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fix'd in his everlasting seat Actor: Chorus

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Overture from Berenice-; The Captive King-Incledon, Chorus; Dead is the dream, Adieu thou partner-Incledon; Go injur'd King-Chorus; Captivity-Mrs Crouch; Jehovah crown'd-Incledon; He comes-Chorus [Esther]; Have mercy upon me-Mrs Crouch, Kelly, Bartleman (Pergolesi); Together let us range-Kelly, Mrs Crouch (Boyce); Mad Bess-Mrs Crouch (Purcell); Gloria Patri-; God save Great George our King, To Arms, Britons strike home-Chorus (Purcell).
Cast
Role: Overture from Berenice Actor:
Role: The Captive King Actor: Incledon, Chorus
Role: Adieu thou partner Actor: Incledon
Role: Go injur'd King Actor: Chorus
Role: Captivity Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Jehovah crown'd Actor: Incledon
Role: He comes Actor: Chorus
Role: Have mercy upon me Actor: Mrs Crouch, Kelly, Bartleman
Role: Together let us range Actor: Kelly, Mrs Crouch
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Gloria Patri Actor:
Role: Britons strike home Actor: Chorus

Music: End Part II: a trio for violin viola and violoncello-G. and R. and C. Ashley

Performance Comment: and R. and C. Ashley.

5210
11 April 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Holman. 2nd piece: Not acted these 6 years [not acted since 10 May 1786]. Morning Herald, 27 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Holman, No. 14, John-street, Adelphi. Receipts: #273 1s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17921116, but Rose (1st time)-Mrs Davis; Lucy-_.
Cast
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Davis
Role: Captain Plume Actor: Holman
Role: Justice Balance Actor: Hull
Role: Worthy Actor: Davies
Role: Serjeant Kite Actor: Cubitt
Role: Bullock Actor: Fawcett
Role: Recruits Actor: Munden, Blanchard
Role: Welsh Collier Actor: Farley
Role: Captain Brazen Actor: Lewis
Role: Melinda Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Sylvia Actor: A Young Lady
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: True Blue

Performance Comment: Lieutenant (with Blow high, Blow low; The Mid Watch, written by R. Sheridan, Esq.; Rule Britannia)-Incledon; True Blue-Davies; Careful-Darley; Nancy-Miss Broadhurst.
Cast
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Incledon
Role: True Blue Actor: Davies
Role: Careful Actor: Darley
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Broadhurst.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus (for that night only)-Holman; Principal Bacchanal (with the celebrated Laughing Song, Haste thee, Nymph)-Incledon; Bacchanal-Darley; Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Macready, Evatt; The Lady (1st time)-Miss Chapman; Principal Bacchant (1st time)-Mrs Clendining; Bacchants-Mrs Blanchard, Miss Stuart; Sabrina-Miss Barnett; Pastoral Nymph-Miss Broadhurst; Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Holman
Role: Principal Bacchanal Actor: Incledon
Role: Bacchanal Actor: Darley
Role: Spirit Actor: Thompson
Role: Brothers Actor: Macready, Evatt
Role: The Lady Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Blanchard, Miss Stuart
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Barnett
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: In 2nd piece: a Hornpipe-Blurton

Song: In 3rd piece: Sweet Echo-Miss Broadhurst; accompanied on the hautboy-W. Parke; Nor on beds of fading flowers-Incledon

Performance Comment: Parke; Nor on beds of fading flowers-Incledon.
Cast
Role: Nor on beds of fading flowers Actor: Incledon.

5211
26 April 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains Palmer as Woodville , but "The curtain was dropped in the middle of the first act, and after a delay of near half an hour, Barrymore informed the audience Palmer was not come to the theatre...and therefore solicited permission for Benson to [act] Woodville, which he had undertaken at a few minutes' notice. Benson (who had played the two first scenes of Vane) agreeable surprised the audience by his representation of Woodville" (Thespian Magazine, June 1793, p. 2). Who continued in the part of Vane (which cannot be doubled with that of Woodville) is not stated. R. Palmer, who acted it on 14 Feb., was indisposed.] Receipts: #175 4s. (117.16; 52.14; 4.14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's The Chapter Of Accidents

Performance Comment: As17930214, but Woodville-Benson; Vane-Benson [sic; see below]; Bridget-Mrs Bateman.
Cast
Role: Woodville Actor: Benson
Role: Vane Actor: Benson
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Bateman.
Role: Lord Glenmore Actor: Bensley
Role: Governor Harcourt Actor: King
Role: Harcourt Actor: Barrymore
Role: Grey Actor: Aickin
Role: Jacob Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Miss Mortimer Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Warner Actor: Mrs Booth

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17930402.
Cast
Role: 930319but Juba Actor: Master Welsh in place of Mrs Bland.
Role: 930311but Caddy Actor: Wewitzer in place of Baddeley
Role: Boy Actor: Master Gregson of Master Welsh.
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Caddy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Heartwell Actor: Whitfield
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Caroline Actor: Sga Storace.
Related Works
Related Work: The Liverpool Prize Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: The Tamer Tamed Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Prize; or, 2.5.3.8 Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

5212
06 August 1793 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Kemble. Afterpiece: The [first] and only time of performing it [this season] at this theatre. Morning Herald, 31 July: Tickets to be had of Mrs Kemble, No. 24, corner of Panton-street, Haymarket

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Life And Death Of King Richard The Iii

Performance Comment: Richard (for that night only)-Kemble; King Henry-Bensley; Prince of Wales-Master DeCamp; Duke of York-Miss Menage; Duke of Buckingham-Benson; Earl of Richmond-Barrymore; Duke of Norfolk-Usher; Ratcliffe-Evatt; Tressel-Bland; Sir William Catesby-Davies; Lord Stanley-Aickin; Sir R. Brackenbury-Palmer Jun.; Sir James Blount-Lyons; Sir James Tyrrel-Abbott; Lord Mayor-Burton; Elizabeth-Mrs Whitfield; Lady Anne-Mrs Kemble; Duchess of York-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kemble
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Duke of Buckingham Actor: Benson
Role: Earl of Richmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Usher
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Evatt
Role: Tressel Actor: Bland
Role: Sir William Catesby Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Aickin
Role: Brackenbury Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Sir James Blount Actor: Lyons
Role: Sir James Tyrrel Actor: Abbott
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Burton
Role: Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Powell.

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: Crop (for that night only)-Huttley (from the Theatre Royal, Bath; 1st appearance on this stage); Frederick-Bland; Endless-Suett; Robin-Bannister Jun.; William-Sedgwick (of dl); Dorothy-Miss DeCamp; Louisa-Miss Dall; Nelly-Mrs Hatton; Margaretta-Mrs Kemble (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Crop Actor: Huttley
Role: Frederick Actor: Bland
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Dorothy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Dall
Role: Nelly Actor: Mrs Hatton
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: No Song No Supper Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

5213
07 March 1794 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Principal Violoncello by C. Ashley. Double Drums by R. Ashley. Trumpets by Sariant, Cantelo, Purney. Among the other Principal Instrumental Performers are Foster, Mahon, Boyce, Flack, Lavenu, John Sharp, Simpson, Gwilliam, Monro, Mich. Sharp, Wood, Warren, Wm. Sharp, Cobham, Cornish, Jenkinson, F. Sharp, Shutze, Lord, Woodham, J. Sharp, Franks, &c. With a Complete Set of Chorus Singers. The Whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. No Money to be returned. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Places to be had of Brandon at the Box Office in Hart-street. Books of the Performance, 6d. each, may be had at the Theatre. The Directors' Books have these words at the bottom of each title-page: "Printed by H. Madeish, Recorder-Office, Duke's-Court, Drury-lane."

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Incledon, Florio, Linton, Hill (from Winchester), Bardeman//Mme Mara, Mrs Stuart, Master Hummell, Miss Bruman, Miss Parke. Leader of the Band-G. Ashley. Organ-J. Ashley. PART I. Zadock the Priest [by Chorus] (CORONATION ANTHEMS). Overture (ARIADNE). THE DETTINGEN TE DEUM, in which Holy, Holy Lord by Mme Mara. PART II. Overture and Dead March (SAUL). Funeral Anthem. Tune your harps (ESTHER). Gentle airs [by Incledon], accompanied on the violoncello by C. Ashley (ATHALIA). Fall'n is the foe by Chorus {JUDAS MACCABAEUS). What tho' I trace [by Miss Parke] (SOLOMON). Lord of Eternity by Chorus; Behold the Nations; O Baal (DEBORAH). With thee the unsheltered (SOLOMON). He smote all the first-born by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). Pious Orgies [by Mme Mara] (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). He gave them hailstones by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART III. Second Oboe Concerto. Happy Iphis (JEPHTHA). My Arms; Sound an Alarm; We hear by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). O magnify the Lord (CHANDOS ANTHEMS). Hear Jacob's God by Chorus (SAMSON). I feel the Deity within; Arm, Arm, ye brave; We come by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Ye sacred priests and Farewell, ye limpid springs [by Mme Mara] (JEPHTHA). Gloria Patri by Chorus (JUBILATE). To conclude with God save Great George our King and Rule Britannia .by Mme Mara] (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). He gave them hailstones by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). PART III. Second Oboe Concerto. Happy Iphis (JEPHTHA). My Arms; Sound an Alarm; We hear by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). O magnify the Lord (CHANDOS ANTHEMS). Hear Jacob's God by Chorus (SAMSON). I feel the Deity within; Arm, Arm, ye brave; We come by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). Ye sacred priests and Farewell, ye limpid springs [by Mme Mara] (JEPHTHA). Gloria Patri by Chorus (JUBILATE). To conclude with God save Great George our King and Rule Britannia .
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Performers Actor: Incledon, Florio, Linton, Hill
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley. Organ-J. Ashley. PART I. Zadock the Priest
Role: Organ Actor: J. Ashley. PART I. Zadock the Priest
Role: He smote all the first Actor: born by Chorus

5214
19 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: ["Boyce absent from this Evening's Performance" (Powell).] Powell: Much Ado about Nothing rehearsed at 10 (Barrymore ill; Farren and Dignum one scene each; Caulfield two scenes) [but this play was not acted this season]. Receipts: #209 19s. (120/16/6; 80/2/0; 9/0/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Foundling

Performance Comment: Sir R. Belmont-Baddeley; Sir C. Raymond-Aickin; Y. Belmont-Palmer; Col. Raymond-Wroughton; Villiard-Packer; Faddle (with a song)-Dodd//Rosetta-Mrs Goodall; Fidelia-Mrs Kemble .
Cast
Role: . Belmont Actor: Baddeley
Role: Raymond Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmont Actor: Palmer
Role: Raymond Actor: Wroughton
Role: Villiard Actor: Packer
Role: Faddle Actor: DoddRosetta-Mrs Goodall
Role: DoddRosetta Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Foundling Author(s): Edward Moore
Related Work: The Pigmy Revels; or, Harlequin Foundling Author(s): Messinks

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

Performance Comment: As17940617.
Cast
Role: . Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Michael Actor: Bland
Role: Casimir Actor: Benson
Role: Stanislaus Actor: Webb
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska-Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Master GregsonPrincess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch. Capti"PtI. As above, but added: Miss Arne. Tartars. Kera Khan-Barrymore
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison. The Horde. As above.
Related Works
Related Work: Lodoiska Author(s): John Philip KembleStephen StoraceÉlie Bédéno Dejaure

5215
02 July 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for the Relief of the Widows and Orphans of the brave Men who fell in the late Glorious Actions [on 1 June 1794], under Earl Howe. The Whole Receipt of the Night to be applied to the above Fund. Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence. The Tickets for the Boxes at Half-a-Guinea each, are issued under the Direction of a Committee consisting of the following Noblemen and Gentlemen, who have obligingly undertaken to attend to the arrangements of the Evening: The Duke of Leeds, The Duke of Bedford, The Earl of Lauderdale, Lord Mulgrave, Lord William Russel, The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor [Paul Le Mesurier], Mr Alderman Coombe, Hon. Thos. Erskine, J. Nesbit Esq., I. B. Church Esq., W. Devaynes Esq., J. Taylor Vaughan Esq., J. J. Angerstein Esq., R. B. Sheridan Esq. Tickets and Places for the Boxes, not disposed of by the Committee, to be had of Fosbrook, at the Box-Office, Little Russel-Street. Tickets also to be had at the Bar of Lloyd's Coffee House. Afterpiece [1st time; ENT 2, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan and James Cobb; with songs written by the Duke of Leeds, the Earl of Mulgrave, Mary Robinson, Joseph Richardson, &c. In 1797 altered as CAPE ST. VINCENT. Prologue by Joseph Richardson (London Chronicle, 4 July). Epilogue by Richard Brinsley Sheridan]: The Music composed and selected by Storace [with one song each by Reeve. Linley Sen., Michael Kelly]. The Dresses, Scenery and Machinery entirely New. "This piece is a sort of continuation of No Song No Supper...hastily put together for the occasion" (European Magazine, July 1794, p. 60). "The Theatre this Evening was crowded in every Part, the receipt amounting to something better than 1300 Guineas" (Powell). Powell, 1 July: Country Girl rehearsed at 10; Glorious First at 12 and at night. 2 July: Glorious First rehearsed at 10. Receipts: #1,526 11s. (450/6/0; 41/13/0; 0/12/6; tickets in boxes: 954/0/0; tickets in pit: 80/0/0) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: Moody-King; Harcourt-Palmer; Sparkish-Dodd; Belville-C. Kemble//Alithea-Mrs Kemble; Miss Peggy-Mrs Jordan; Lucy-Miss Heard. Occasional Prologue spoken by Kemble. Original Epilogue to THE RIVALS spoken by Mrs Jordan .
Cast
Role: Moody Actor: King
Role: Harcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Sparkish Actor: Dodd
Role: Belville Actor: C. KembleAlithea-Mrs Kemble
Role: KembleAlithea Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Miss Peggy Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Heard. Occasional Prologue spoken by Kemble. Original Epilogue to THE RIVALS spoken by Mrs Jordan
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William WycherleyDavid Garrick

Afterpiece Title: THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE

Performance Comment: Cast not listed. [Cast from text (C. Lowndes [1794]): Commodore Broadside-Palmer; Endless-Suctt; Old Cottager-Maddocks; Robin-Barrymore; William-C. Kemble; Tom Oakum-Bannister; Ben-Sedgwick; Splicem-Kelly; Boy-Master Welsh; Dick-Hollingsworth; Busy-Benson//Cottager's Wife-Mrs Booth; Mary-Miss De Camp; Susan-Miss Leak; Girl-Miss Menage; Cicely-Miss Chatterley; Margaretta-Sga Storace.] In which the Principal Performers will assist in the M usical Parts . In which the Principal Performers will assist in the M usical Parts .
Cast
Role: : Commodore Broadside Actor: Palmer
Role: Endless Actor: Suctt
Role: Old Cottager Actor: Maddocks
Role: Robin Actor: Barrymore
Role: William Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Tom Oakum Actor: Bannister
Role: Ben Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Splicem Actor: Kelly
Role: Boy Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Dick Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Busy Actor: BensonCottager's Wife-Mrs Booth
Role: BensonCotta