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76
02 July 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time in London; F 2, by John O'Keeffe, 1st acted at the Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 13 Apr. 1774. Prologue by George Colman elder (Prose on Several Occasions, III, 222)]. Public Advertiser, 16 Aug. 1780: This Day is published Tony Lumpkin in Town (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Viii

Performance Comment: As17780619.
Cast
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Digges
Role: Buckingham Actor: Palmer
Role: Cranmer Actor: Gardner
Role: Surry Actor: Aickin
Role: Cromwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gardiner Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Sands Actor: Massey
Role: Lord Chamberlain Actor: Egan
Role: Chancellor Actor: Blissett
Role: Lovell Actor: Stevens
Role: Norfolk Actor: Davis
Role: Suffolk Actor: Lamash
Role: King Henry Actor: Usher
Role: Anne Bullen Actor: Miss Hale
Role: with a song] Actor: Miss Twist
Role: Queen Catherine Actor: Mrs Massey.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Blissett, Massey, R. Palmer, Lamash, Egan, Davis, Kenny, Bannister, Miss Hale, Mrs Hitchcock. [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1780): Tony Lumpkin-Parsons; Pulville-Blissett; Diggory-Massey; Doctor Minim-R. Palmer; Mr Jonquil-Lamash; Frank-Egan; Painter-Davis; Shoemaker-Kenny; Tim Tickle-Bannister; Taylor-Peirce; Footman-Painter; Lavender-Miss Hale; Mrs Jonquil-Mrs Hitchcock; Prologue-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 28 Aug.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 28 Aug.]
Cast
Role: Tony Lumpkin Actor: Parsons
Role: Pulville Actor: Blissett
Role: Diggory Actor: Massey
Role: Doctor Minim Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Jonquil Actor: Lamash
Role: Frank Actor: Egan
Role: Painter Actor: Davis
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Kenny
Role: Tim Tickle Actor: Bannister
Role: Taylor Actor: Peirce
Role: Footman Actor: Painter
Role: Lavender Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Jonquil Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17780623

77
11 July 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; c 4, by George Colman elder. Prologue by the author (Prose on Several Occasions, III, 244). Epilogue by David Garrick (Poetical Works, II, 351). Larpent MS 450; synopsis of plot in London Chronicle, 11 July Postcript; not published]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Aickin, Edwin, R. Palmer, Webb, Lamash, Gardner, Baddeley, Blissett, Massey, Davis, Egan, Peirce, Sdevens, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Miss Farren. [Cast from London Chronicle, 11 July: Tobine-Palmer; Tabby-Aickin; Wingrave-Edwin; Squib-R. Palmer; Bounce-Webb; Robin-Lamash; Cathartic-Gardner; Catchpenny-Baddeley; Dr Truby-Blissett; Juggins-Massey; Waiters-Davis, Egan, Stevens; Watchman-Peirce; Ranter-Bannister; Mrs Grogram-Mrs Webb; Peggy-Miss Hale; Nancy-Miss Farren; [The MS also lists Bolus [an unassigned part.-; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Webb
Role: Robin Actor: Lamash
Role: Cathartic Actor: Gardner
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Blissett
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Waiters Actor: Davis, Egan, Stevens
Role: Watchman Actor: Peirce
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Farren
Role: an unassigned part. Actor:
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Miss in her Teens

Performance Comment: As17780522, but Captain Flash-Davis; song-_.
Cast
Role: Captain Flash Actor: Davis
Role: Captain Loveit Actor: Gardner
Role: Jasper Actor: Stevens
Role: Puff Actor: Massey
Role: Fribble Actor: Lamash
Role: with a song Actor: Lamash
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: Mrs Hitchcock.
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

78
30 July 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 150 years [acted 31 Jan. 1723]. Written by Beaumont and Fletcher [with alterations by George Colman elder. Prologue by David Garrick (Poetical Works, II, 354)]. The Musick by Purcell. New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 30 July 1778: This Afternoon at five is published Bonduca (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Performance Comment: Principal Parts by Digges, Aickin, Usher, Gardner, Lamash, R. Palmer, Parsons, Massey, Davis, Griffin, Egan, Stevens, Kenny, Painter, Master Edwin, Palmer, Miss Sherry, Mrs Greville, Mrs Massey. [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1778): Caratach-Digges; Penius-Aickin; Nennius-Usher; Suetonius-Gardner; Junius-Lamash; Demetrius-R. Palmer; Judas-Parsons; Macer-Massey; Decius-Davis; Drusius-Griffin; Curius-Egan; Soldiers-Stevens, Kenny, Painter; Hengo-Master Edwin; Petillius-Palmer; Bonduca-Miss Sherry; Daughters-Mrs Greville, Mrs Massey; Prologue-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Caratach Actor: Digges
Role: Penius Actor: Aickin
Role: Nennius Actor: Usher
Role: Suetonius Actor: Gardner
Role: Junius Actor: Lamash
Role: Demetrius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Judas Actor: Parsons
Role: Macer Actor: Massey
Role: Decius Actor: Davis
Role: Drusius Actor: Griffin
Role: Curius Actor: Egan
Role: Soldiers Actor: Stevens, Kenny, Painter
Role: Hengo Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Petillius Actor: Palmer
Role: Bonduca Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Daughters Actor: Mrs Greville, Mrs Massey
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Powell
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Portrait

Performance Comment: As17780722.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Brett
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Edwin
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Isabel Actor: Miss Twist.
Related Works
Related Work: The Portrait Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel Arnold
Related Work: Le Portrait Author(s): Saint Foix

79
27 August 1778 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. [Afterpiece: Prologue by David Garrick.] Public Advertiser, 25 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister at Starzaker's, Upper End of Bow-street, Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Devil Upon Two Sticks

Performance Comment: Principal Parts by Blissett, Gardner, Egan, R. Palmer, Jackson, Massey, Stevens, Parsons, Davis, Walker, Painter, Kenny, Peirce, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Mrs Jewell. Cast adjusted from playbill of 13 Aug. 1779: Dr Julep-Blissett; Sir ThomasMaxwell-Gardner; Dr Sligo-Egan; Invoice-R. Palmer; Dr Apozem-Jackson; Dr Camphire-Massey; Forceps-Stevens; Dr Last-Parsons; Dr O'Sassafras-Davis; Macpherson-Walker; Dr Fingerfee-Painter; Dr Broadbrim-Kenny; Dr Habbakuk-Peirce; The Devil-Bannister; Margaret Maxwell-Mrs Webb; Harriet-Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: Dr Julep Actor: Blissett
Role: Sir ThomasMaxwell Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Sligo Actor: Egan
Role: Invoice Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dr Apozem Actor: Jackson
Role: Dr Camphire Actor: Massey
Role: Forceps Actor: Stevens
Role: Dr Last Actor: Parsons
Role: Dr O'Sassafras Actor: Davis
Role: Macpherson Actor: Walker
Role: Dr Fingerfee Actor: Painter
Role: Dr Broadbrim Actor: Kenny
Role: Dr Habbakuk Actor: Peirce
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil Upon Two Sticks Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Dick (with the original Prologue, and a variety of Imitations)-Bannister Jun. (1st appearance on any stage); Gargle-Gardner; Simon (1st time)-Stevens; Irishman-Egan; Scotchman-Walker; Watchman-Jackson; Porter-Silvester; Wingate-Dunstall (of cg); Charlotte-Miss Walton.
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gargle Actor: Gardner
Role: Simon Actor: Stevens
Role: Irishman Actor: Egan
Role: Scotchman Actor: Walker
Role: Watchman Actor: Jackson
Role: Porter Actor: Silvester
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Walton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: As17780615

80
31 May 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Beaumont and Fletcher [and altered by George Colman elder]. The Music by Purcell. New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Rice at the Theatre. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Servants to keep places are to be at the Door in Suffolk-street by Five o'Clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Performance Comment: Principal Parts by Digges, Aickin, Bensley, Lamash, R. Palmer, Parsons, Usher, Massey, Webb, Davis, Egan, Master Edwin, Palmer, Miss Sherry, Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Massey; [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1778) and from playbill of 10 July 1780: Caratach-Digges; Penius-Aickin; Suetonius-Bensley; Junius-Lamash; Demetrius-R. Palmer; Judas-Parsons; Nennius-Usher; Macer-Massey; Regulus-Webb; Decius-Davis; Curius-Egan; Hengo-Master Edwin; Petillius-Palmer; Bonduca-Miss Sherry; 2nd Daughter-Mrs Cuyler; Eldest Daughter-Mrs Massey; [The original Prologue[, written by the late David Garrick,-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Caratach Actor: Digges
Role: Penius Actor: Aickin
Role: Suetonius Actor: Bensley
Role: Junius Actor: Lamash
Role: Demetrius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Judas Actor: Parsons
Role: Nennius Actor: Usher
Role: Macer Actor: Massey
Role: Regulus Actor: Webb
Role: Decius Actor: Davis
Role: Curius Actor: Egan
Role: Hengo Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Petillius Actor: Palmer
Role: Bonduca Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: 2nd Daughter Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Eldest Daughter Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: , Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Powell
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail

Performance Comment: Characters-Palmer, Baddeley, Miss Wood, Mrs Massey. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 10 June 1778: Current-Palmer; +Padlock-Baddeley; +Finette-Miss Wood; +Almadine-Mrs Massey.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Baddeley, Miss Wood, Mrs Massey.
Role: Current Actor: Palmer
Role: Padlock Actor: Baddeley
Role: Finette Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Almadine Actor: Mrs Massey.
Related Works
Related Work: Nature Will Prevail: A Dramatic Proverb Author(s): Horace Walpole
Related Work: Love Triumphant; or, Nature will Prevail Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: End: The Provencale-Master and Miss Byrn

81
02 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With a new Fandango Overture, and some additional Songs

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Principal Parts-Palmer, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren; [Cast from London Chronicle, 1 Sept. 1777: Count Almaviva-Palmer; +Dr Bartholo-Parsons; +Basil-Blissett; +Argus-Jackson; +Tall-Boy-R. Palmer; +Alcade-Egan; +Notary-Stevens; +Lazarillo-Edwin; +Rosina-Miss Farren.] +Prologue (see17790619-. +Prologue (see17790619-.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Palmer, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Blissett
Role: Argus Actor: Jackson
Role: Tall Actor: Boy-R. Palmer
Role: Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: Man and Wife

Performance Comment: Cross-Parsons; Kitchen-Webb; Colonel Frankly-Lamash; Luke-R. Palmer; Marcourt-Palmer; Charlotte-Mrs Jewell; Lettice-Mrs Hitchcock; Landlady-Mrs Love; Sally-Miss Hitchcock; Mrs Cross-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Cross Actor: Parsons
Role: Kitchen Actor: Webb
Role: Colonel Frankly Actor: Lamash
Role: Luke Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Marcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Jewell
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Hitchcock
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Webb.

Dance: End: Tambourine Dance-Master and Miss Byrn; End II afterpiece: As17790531

82
10 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: The Flitch of Bacon [announced on playbill of 9 June] is obliged to be deferred. [Mainpiece: Prologue by George Colman, the elder.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: Principal Parts by Palmer, Aickin, Edwin, R. Palmer, Webb, Lamash, Gardner, Baddeley, Blissett, Massey, Egan, Davis, Stevens, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Miss Farren. [Cast from London Chronicle, 11 July 1778: Tobine-Palmer; Tabby-Aickin; Wingrave-Edwin; Squib-R. Palmer; Bounce-Webb; Robin-Lamash; Cathartic-Gardner; Catchpenny-Baddeley; Dr Truby-Blissett; Juggins-Massey; Waiters-Egan, Davis, Stevens; Ranter-Bannister; Mrs Grogram-Mrs Webb; Peggy-Miss Hale; Nancy-Miss Farren; Original Prologue-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Webb
Role: Robin Actor: Lamash
Role: Cathartic Actor: Gardner
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Blissett
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Waiters Actor: Egan, Davis, Stevens
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Original Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: Major Sturgeon-Bannister; Sir Jacob Jollup-Massey; Bruin-Webb; Heeltap-Egan; Lint-Jackson; Roger-Stevens; Snuffle-Peirce; Jerry Sneak-Edwin; Mrs Bruin-Mrs W. Palmer; Mrs Sneak-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Massey
Role: Bruin Actor: Webb
Role: Heeltap Actor: Egan
Role: Lint Actor: Jackson
Role: Roger Actor: Stevens
Role: Snuffle Actor: Peirce
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mayor of Garratt Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: End: The Country Wake, as17790609

83
17 July 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by Richard Paul Jodrell. Prologue by Edward Topham (see text)]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Widow And No Widow

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister, Blissett, Egan, Usher, Jackson, Kenny, Painter, R. Palmer, Edwin, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Love, Miss Wood, Mrs Poussin, Mrs W. Palmer, Mrs Montague. [Cast from text (N. Conant, 1780, and Public Advertiser, 20 July: Macfable-Bannister; Dr Alfred-Blissett; Capt. O'Kite-Egan; Spurious-Usher; Coachman-Jackson; Jemmy Daisey-R. Palmer; Splash-Edwin; Boy-Master Hitchcock; Lucy-Mrs Kennedy; Peg Pennyworth-Mrs Love; Betty-Miss Wood; Mrs Splash-Mrs Poussin; Pin-Mrs W. Palmer; Mrs Sharp-Mrs Montague; Kenny, Painter; Prologue-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Macfable Actor: Bannister
Role: Dr Alfred Actor: Blissett
Role: O'Kite Actor: Egan
Role: Spurious Actor: Usher
Role: Coachman Actor: Jackson
Role: Jemmy Daisey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Splash Actor: Edwin
Role: Boy Actor: Master Hitchcock
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Peg Pennyworth Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Mrs Splash Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Pin Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Mrs Sharp Actor: Mrs Montague
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Widow and No Widow Author(s): Paul Jodrell

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: As17790617.
Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Edwin
Role: Apollo Actor: Wood
Role: Sileno Actor: Massey
Role: Jupiter Actor: Simpkinson
Role: Damaetas Actor: Blissett
Role: Pan Actor: Bannister
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Nysa Actor: Miss Twist.
Related Works
Related Work: Midas Author(s): Kane O'Hara

Dance: As17790610

84
31 July 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Hannah Cowley. Prologue by the author (Morning Chronicle, 9 Aug.)]: New Scenes painted by Rooker. Public Advertiser, 30 Aug. 1779: This Day is published Albina, Countess Raimond (price not listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Albina, Countess Raimond

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Digges, Dimond, Usher, Gardner, Egan, R. Palmer, Kenny, Painter, Aickin, Palmer, Mrs Montague, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Massey. [Cast from text (T. Spilsbury, 1779) and London Chronicle, 2 Aug.: Westmoreland-Digges; Edward-Dimond; King Henry-Usher; Steward-Gardner; Officer-Egan; Oswald-R. Palmer; Egbert-Aickin; Gondibert-Palmer; Editha-Mrs Montague [in text: Miss Sherry (see17790809)]; Adela-Mrs Poussin; Ina-Mrs Lefevre; Albina-Mrs Massey; Kenny, Painter; Prologue-Mrs Massey. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Digges
Role: Edward Actor: Dimond
Role: King Henry Actor: Usher
Role: Steward Actor: Gardner
Role: Officer Actor: Egan
Role: Oswald Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Egbert Actor: Aickin
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Editha Actor: Mrs Montague
Role: Adela Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Ina Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Albina Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Prologue Actor: Mrs Massey.
Related Works
Related Work: Albina, Countess Raimond Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: Piety in Pattens

Performance Comment: As17790609.
Cast
Role: Butler Actor: Edwin
Role: The Squire Actor: Lamash
Role: Mrs Candy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Pattens Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: A Sentimental Comedy; or, Piety in Pattens Author(s): Samuel Foote

85
06 August 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: As17790602.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Palmer, Parsons, Blissett, Jackson, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Blissett
Role: Argus Actor: Jackson
Role: Tall Actor: Boy-R. Palmer
Role: Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Blissett, Massey, R. Palmer, Lamash, Egan, Bannister, Miss Hale, Mrs Hitchcock. Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1780): Tony Lumpkin-Parsons; Pulville-Blissett; Diggory-Massey; Doctor Minim-R. Palmer; Mr Jonquil-Lamash; Frank-Egan; Tim Tickle-Bannister; Lavender-Miss Hale; Mrs Jonquil-Mrs Hitchcock.
Cast
Role: Tony Lumpkin Actor: Parsons
Role: Pulville Actor: Blissett
Role: Diggory Actor: Massey
Role: Doctor Minim Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Jonquil Actor: Lamash
Role: Frank Actor: Egan
Role: Tim Tickle Actor: Bannister
Role: Lavender Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Jonquil Actor: Mrs Hitchcock.
Related Works
Related Work: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17790610

86
30 May 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 1st piece [1st time; PREL I, by George Colman, the elder]. "The ground-work was the apologies received from the great actors, who all preferred their suburban shades to the temperature of the Haymarket...The prompter enters to apologize to the audience and return the money, but his plea is rendered nugatory by certain oratorical and mimetic personages stationed in the pit and boxes, who not at first being recognized by the house as professional people, a great confusion was produced. When Mrs Webb arose to address the audience, the joke became apparent, and a prodigious interest was excited' (Boaden, Siddons, 1,208). [In 2nd piece the playbill lists Baddeley, but "Previous to the beginning of the Play, Palmer came forward...and acquainted [the audience] that Baddeley then lay speechless [as the result of a stroke], and Hitchcock, the prompter, would, with their permission, read Baddeley's Part" (London Chronicle, 31 May). The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Rice at the Theatre. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Public Advertiser, 6 July 1780: This Day is published The Manager in Distress (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: [Characters by Palmer, Aickin, R. Palmer, Davis, Egan, Kenny, Bannister Jun., Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Poussin, Miss Hale, Mrs Lefevre, Mrs W. Palmer, Mrs Love, Mrs Webb. Cast from text (T. Cadell [1780]): Bustleton-Palmer; Manager-Aickin; Easy-R. Palmer; Prompter-Davis; Irishman in the Pit-Egan; Servant-Kenny; Gentleman in the Balcony-Bannister Jun.; Actresses-Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Poussin, Miss Hale; Two Ladies in an Upper Box-Mrs Lefevre, Mrs W. Palmer; Caller-Mrs Love; Lady in the Balcony-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prompter Actor: Davis
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: Egan
Role: Servant Actor: Kenny
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Actresses Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Poussin, Miss Hale
Role: Two Ladies in an Upper Box Actor: Mrs Lefevre, Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Caller Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: Principal Parts-Palmer, Aickin, Edwin, Hitchcock [part read by], Lamash, Gardner, Blissett, Usher, Massey, R. Palmer, Webb, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss Hale, Miss Farren. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 28 June 1786: Tobine-Palmer; Tabby-Aickin; Wingrave-Edwin; Catchpenny-read by Hitchcock; Squib-Lamash; Bounce-Gardner; Juggins-Blissett; Dr Truby-Usher; Waiters-Massey, Webb; John-R. Palmer; Ranter-Bannister; Mrs Grogram-Mrs Webb; Peggy-Miss Hale; Nancy Lovel-Miss Farren.]
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Palmer, Aickin, Edwin, Hitchcock
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: read by Hitchcock
Role: Squib Actor: Lamash
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Juggins Actor: Blissett
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Waiters Actor: Massey, Webb
Role: John Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: Midas-Edwin; Apollo-Du-Bellamy (1st appearance in London these 3 years); Sileno-Massey; Jupiter-Simpkinson; Damaetas-Lamash [Public Advertiser: Blissett]; Pan-Bannister; Daphne-Mrs Hitchcock; Juno-Mrs Poussin; Mysis-Mrs Love; Nysa-Miss Twist.
Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Edwin
Role: Apollo Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Sileno Actor: Massey
Role: Jupiter Actor: Simpkinson
Role: Damaetas Actor: Lamash
Role: Pan Actor: Bannister
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Nysa Actor: Miss Twist.
Related Works
Related Work: Midas Author(s): Kane O'Hara

Dance: End 2nd piece: new dance, The Italian Peasants-Master Byrne, Miss Byrne

87
24 June 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: AfterPiece: Never performed here. [Miss Hemet is identified in Westminster Magazine, July 1780, p. 396.

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Characters-Palmer, Wilson, Blissett, Wewitzer, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren. [Cast adjusted from London Chronicle, 1 Sept. 1777: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Dr Bartholo-Wilson; Basil-Blissett; Argus-Wewitzer; Tall Boy-R. Palmer; Alcade-Egan; Notary-Stevens; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Miss Farren.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Wilson, Blissett, Wewitzer, R. Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin, Miss Farren.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Blissett
Role: Argus Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tall Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Palmer; Singing Spirit-Du-Bellamy; Brothers-Lamash, Wood; 1st Spirit-R. Palmer; Principal Bacchanal-Bannister; Lady (with the song of Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by Sharp)-Miss Harper; Sabrina, Pastoral Nymph-Miss Twist; Bacchants-Mrs Hitchcock; Eurphosyne, Principal Bacchant-A Young Lady (who never appeared on any stage [Miss Hemet]).Miss Hemet]).
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: Singing Spirit Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Brothers Actor: Lamash, Wood
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Principal Bacchanal Actor: Bannister
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Harper
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Twist
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: A Young Lady
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Music: With a Fandango Overture-. [This was performed in all subsequent performances.

Performance Comment: [This was performed in all subsequent performances.]

88
15 July 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Widow And No Widow

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bannister, Blissett, Egan, Barrett, Usher, Kenny, Painter, R. Palmer, Edwin, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Love, Miss Sherry. Cast adjusted from text (N. Conant, 1780): Macfable-Bannister; Dr Alfred-Blissett; Capt. O'Kite-Egan; Spurious-Usher; Jemmy Daisey-R. Palmer; Splash-Edwin; Lucy-Mrs Hitchcock; Peg Pennyworth-Mrs Love; Betty-Miss Wood (see17800719; Mrs Sharp-Miss Sherry; unassigned-Barrett, Kenny, Painter.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Bannister, Blissett, Egan, Barrett, Usher, Kenny, Painter, R. Palmer, Edwin, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Love, Miss Sherry. Cast adjusted from text
Role: Macfable Actor: Bannister
Role: Dr Alfred Actor: Blissett
Role: O'Kite Actor: Egan
Role: Spurious Actor: Usher
Role: Jemmy Daisey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Splash Actor: Edwin
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Peg Pennyworth Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Mrs Sharp Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: unassigned Actor: Barrett, Kenny, Painter.
Related Works
Related Work: A Widow and No Widow Author(s): Paul Jodrell

Afterpiece Title: Fire and Water

Performance Comment: As17800708.
Cast
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy, Wewitzer, Blissett, Barrett, Gardner, Massey, Kenny, Stevens, Edwin, Mrs Webb, Miss Harper. Cast from text
Role: Launch Actor: Bannister
Role: Tremor Actor: Wilson
Role: Frederick Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Fripon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: San Benito Actor: Blissett
Role: Firebrand Actor: Barrett
Role: Sulphur Actor: Gardner
Role: Ambuscade Actor: Edwin
Role: Commode Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Massey, Kenny, Stevens.
Related Works
Related Work: Fire and Water! Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsSamuel Arnold

89
26 August 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [3rd piece 1st acted at dl, 5 Apr. 1779, as The Contract; or, The Female Captain. Prologue by James Cobb (Public Advertiser, 19 Sept. 1780).] Tickets delivered by Kenny and Painter will be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: As17800605.
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prompter Actor: Davis
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: Egan
Role: Servant Actor: Kenny
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Actresses Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Jewell, Mrs Poussin, Miss Hale
Role: Two Ladies in an Upper Box Actor: Mrs Lefevre, Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Caller Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: As17800822.
Cast
Role: Dominick Actor: Digges
Role: Gomez Actor: Edwin
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Palmer
Role: Elvira Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Characters Actor: Wilson, Edwin, Wood, Baddeley, Lamash, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister, Mrs Lefevre, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Wilson
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Kenny.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Female Captain

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, R. Palmer, Usher, Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Wilson. Cast from London Chronicle, 28 Aug.: Skip-Palmer; Dorimant-R. Palmer; Gregory-Usher; Lady Dorville-Mrs Cuyler; Miss Freeland-Mrs Wilson; Prologue-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Skip Actor: Palmer
Role: Dorimant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gregory Actor: Usher
Role: Lady Dorville Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Miss Freeland Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Contract; or, The Female Captain Author(s): James Cobb

90
22 November 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Lewis O'Beirne, based on Le Dissipateur; ou, L'Honnete Friponne, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches. Prologue by Frederick Pilon (Crouch, 1, 90). Author of Epilogue unknown. For Pastoral Interlude see 23 Nov.]: With new Scenery and Dresses. Public Advertiser, 13 Dec. 1780: This Day at Noon is Published The Generous Impostor (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #197 3s. 6d. (183.4.0; 13.10.6; 0.9.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Generous Impostor

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Palmer, Dodd, Bensley, Parsons, Baddeley, Burton, R. Palmer, Norris, Fawcett, Phillimore, Vernon, Mrs Baddeley, Miss Pope, Miss Farren. Cast from text (J. Robson, 1781 [i. e. 1780]): Sir Harry Glenville-Palmer; George Oldgrove-Dodd; Supple-Bensley; Holdfast-Parsons; Sir Jacob Oldgrove-Baddeley; Harpin-Burton; Trimbush-Vernon; Mrs Courtly-Mrs Baddeley; Phillis-Miss Pope; Dorinda-Miss Farren; unassigned-R. Palmer, Norris, Fawcett, Phillimore [are unassigned; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Glenville Actor: Palmer
Role: George Oldgrove Actor: Dodd
Role: Supple Actor: Bensley
Role: Holdfast Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Jacob Oldgrove Actor: Baddeley
Role: Harpin Actor: Burton
Role: Trimbush Actor: Vernon
Role: Mrs Courtly Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: R. Palmer, Norris, Fawcett, Phillimore
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Generous Impostor Author(s): Thomas Lewis O'Beirne

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: As17801110, but Don Diego-Gaudry.
Cast
Role: Don Diego Actor: Gaudry.
Role: Mungo Actor: Suett
Role: Leander Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Wright.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

91
27 December 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time: CO 3, by John Burgoyne, based on Silvain, by Jean Francois Marmontel]: With entirely new Music [by William Jackson], Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Scenery designed by DeLoutherbourg, and executed under his direction. Public Advertiser, 3 Apr. 1781: This Day is published The Lord of the Manor (price not listed). Receipts: #226 19s. (216.15; 9.16; 0.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Vernon, Dodd, Parsons, Bannister, Aickin, Baddeley, Du-Bellamy, Suett, R. Palmer, Williams, Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme, Palmer, Miss Prudom, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Farren. Cast from text (T. Evans, 1781): Trumore-Vernon; Le Nippe-Dodd; Sir John Contrast-Parsons; Rashly-Bannister; Rental-Aickin; Captain Trepan-Baddeley; Huntsman-Du-Bellamy; Serjeant Crimp-R. Palmer; Corporal Snap-Williams; Contrast-Palmer; Moll Flagon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss Prudom; Peggy-Mrs Wrighten; Sophia-Miss Farren; unassigned-Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme.
Cast
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy, Suett, R. Palmer, Williams, Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme, Palmer, Miss Prudom, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Farren. Cast from text
Role: Trumore Actor: Vernon
Role: Le Nippe Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir John Contrast Actor: Parsons
Role: Rashly Actor: Bannister
Role: Rental Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Trepan Actor: Baddeley
Role: Huntsman Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Serjeant Crimp Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Snap Actor: Williams
Role: Contrast Actor: Palmer
Role: Moll Flagon Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Annette Actor: Miss Prudom
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William JacksonJohn Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: As17801030.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Chaplin
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Scaramouch Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Country Girls Actor: Miss Simson, Miss Kirby
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Elopement Author(s): William Havard
Related Work: The Duenna; or, The Double Elopement Author(s): Richard B. Sheridan

92
17 February 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by John Delap, based on the Suppliants, by Aeschylus, and the Haraclidae, by Euripides. Prologue by Hester Lynch Thrale (Thraliana, I, 484-85). Epilogue by Arthur Murphy (Murphy, Works, 1786, VII, 57)]: With New Dresses and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 1 Mar. 1781: This Day is published The Royal Suppliants (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #181 10s. 6d. (158.0.0; 22.2.0; 1.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Royal Suppliants

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Smith, Bannister Jun., Aickin, Farren, Packer, Williams, R. Palmer, Griffiths, Bensley, Miss Farren, Mrs Crawford. [Cast from text (J. Bowen, 1781): Acamas-Smith; Hyllus-Bannister Jun.; Iolaus-Aickin; Alcander-Farren; Thestor-Packer; Haemon-Williams; Officers-R. Palmer, Griffiths; Demophon-Bensley; Macaria-Miss Farren; Deianira-Mrs Crawford; Attendant-Mrs Johnson; Prologue-Bensley; Epilogue-Mrs Crawford. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Acamas Actor: Smith
Role: Hyllus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Iolaus Actor: Aickin
Role: Alcander Actor: Farren
Role: Thestor Actor: Packer
Role: Haemon Actor: Williams
Role: Officers Actor: R. Palmer, Griffiths
Role: Demophon Actor: Bensley
Role: Macaria Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Deianira Actor: Mrs Crawford
Role: Attendant Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Prologue Actor: Bensley
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Crawford.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Suppliants Author(s): John Delap

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce is in Him

Performance Comment: Colonel Tamper-Palmer; Major Belford-Packer; Prattle-Baddeley; Bell-Mrs Sharp; Madam Florival (1st time)-Miss Kirby; Emily-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Colonel Tamper Actor: Palmer
Role: Major Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Prattle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Madam Florival