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2501
12 September 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17770910.
Cast
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Digges
Role: Heartfree Actor: Aickin
Role: Constant Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Rake Actor: Egan
Role: Justice Actor: Massey
Role: Constable Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchmen Actor: Jackson, Besford
Role: Razor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Taylor Actor: Blissett
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Lisley
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Hunter.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Performance Comment: As17770828.
Cast
Role: Tom Tug Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Bundle Actor: Davies
Role: Robin Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Waterman; or, The First of August Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: London's Resurrection to Joy and Triumph: Celebrious to the much-meriting Magistrate Sir George Waterman Knight, Lord Mayor of the City of London Author(s): Thomas Jordan

Dance: As17770910

2502
13 September 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry Iv

Performance Comment: As17770724 but Hotspur-Smith (from the Theatre Royal, Dublin; 1st appearance in London). 1st appearance in London).
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: King Actor: Younger
Role: Westmorland Actor: Egan
Role: Blunt Actor: T. Davis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Davies
Role: Worcester Actor: Fearon
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Peto Actor: Kenny
Role: Gadshill Actor: Besford
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Carriers Actor: Jackson, Blissett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Colles.

Afterpiece Title: The Portrait

Performance Comment: As17770724.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Bannister
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

Dance: As17770728

2503
15 September 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: The Last Night this Season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17770626 but King-Younger; Guildenstern-T. Davis; Bernardo-Kenny.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Younger
Role: Guildenstern Actor: T. Davis
Role: Bernardo Actor: Kenny.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Henderson
Role: Horatio Actor: Davies
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Stevens
Role: Polonius Actor: Edwin
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Player@King Actor: Griffiths
Role: Lucianus Actor: Blissett
Role: Osrick Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Parsons, Massey
Role: Ghost Actor: Palmer
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Player@Queen Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hunter.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: The Recruiting Serjeant

Performance Comment: As17770703.
Cast
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Countryman Actor: Davies
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Hitchcock. These two parts are here transposed
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Hitchcock

2504
16 September 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Extra night] By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Benefit for Miss Farren

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: As17770830, but Basil-Massey; Alcade-T. Davis; Lazarillo-Bannister.
Cast
Role: Basil Actor: Massey
Role: Alcade Actor: T. Davis
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Bannister.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Argus Actor: Jackson
Role: Pall@Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
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: The Waterman

Performance Comment: As17770715 but Robin-_.
Cast
Role: Tom Tug Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Bundle Actor: Davies
Role: Robin Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Bundle Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Wilhelmina Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Waterman; or, The First of August Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: London's Resurrection to Joy and Triumph: Celebrious to the much-meriting Magistrate Sir George Waterman Knight, Lord Mayor of the City of London Author(s): Thomas Jordan

2505
18 September 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Extra night] By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Benefit for Griffiths and Fearon. Tickets delivered for Hamlet and a Comedy will be admitted. Tickets to be had of Griffiths and of Fearon at Clay's, Cabinet-maker, Princess-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17770910, but Lord Rake-Griffiths; Taylor-Stevens; Belinda-Miss Hale; Mademoiselle-Miss Walton (1st appearance); Lady Brute-Mrs Burden; Col. Bully (with a song)-Bannister; Constable-_.
Cast
Role: Lord Rake Actor: Griffiths
Role: Taylor Actor: Stevens
Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Walton
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Burden
Role: Bully Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Digges
Role: Heartfree Actor: Aickin
Role: Constant Actor: Davies
Role: Justice Actor: Massey
Role: Constable Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchmen Actor: Jackson, Besford
Role: Razor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Lisley
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: As17770917, but Sir Jacob Jollup-Massey; Bruin-Fearon; Heel@tap-Griffiths.
Cast
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Massey
Role: Bruin Actor: Fearon
Role: Heel@tap Actor: Griffiths.
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Burden
Related Works
Related Work: The Mayor of Garratt Author(s): Samuel Foote

2506
11 October 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Mrs Yates 9 Days Cloaths #10 10s. 10d.; Renters' Interest #8 [this paid daily throughout season]. Receipts: #250 9s. 6d. (221.17.0; 26.5.0; 2.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: As17771007, but King Henry-Bensley (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: King Richard Actor: Henderson
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Farren
Role: Tressel Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Chaplin
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Field
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Griffiths
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Wright
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: As17771007.
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Vernon
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

2507
21 October 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #183 (163.16; 18.8; 0.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: As17771007.
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Vernon
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17771009

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2508
05 November 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #161 7s. 6d. (134.18.0; 25.8.0; 1.1.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17771031.
Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Mignon Actor: Burton
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Gymp Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: As17771009

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2509
10 November 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: To conclude with the Scene of the Waterfall, as it was originally performed. [This was included in all subsequent performances.] Receipts: #177 7s. (160.4; 16.9; 0.14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Pantaloon-Byrn; Clown-Carpenter; Lover-Burton; Drunken Valet-Griffiths; Scaramouch-Barrett; Country Girls-Mrs Colles, Miss Abrams; Colombine-Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Byrn
Role: Clown Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Barrett
Role: Country Girls Actor: Mrs Colles, Miss Abrams
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

2510
20 November 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #159 3s. (137.3; 21.3; 0.17)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: As17771114.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Dodd
Role: Lord Duke Actor: Palmer
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Robert Actor: Griffiths
Role: Tom Actor: Kear
Role: Freeman Actor: Farren
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

Dance: As17771009

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2511
27 November 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #125 18s. (97.16.0; 26.11.6; 1.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771124, but Westmoreland-Farren.
Cast
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Farren.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Aickin
Role: Arch Bishop York Actor: Packer
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Gloster Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Clarence Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Mowbray Actor: Hurst
Role: Hastings Actor: Barrett
Role: Justice Silence Actor: Parsons
Role: Pistol Actor: Baddeley
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Davy Actor: Waldron
Role: Page Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Yates
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Doll Tearsheet Actor: Mrs Davies.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17771031.
Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Mignon Actor: Burton
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Gymp Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

2512
02 December 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #127 15s. (100.17; 23.12; 3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: As17771129.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Henderson
Role: Hubert Actor: Bensley
Role: Salisbury Actor: Packer
Role: Pembroke Actor: Farren
Role: Essex Actor: Lamash
Role: Prince Henry Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Waldron
Role: Messenger Actor: Norris
Role: Bastard Actor: Smith
Role: King Philip Actor: Aickin
Role: Dauphin Actor: Brereton
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Miss Field
Role: Pandulpho Actor: Chambers
Role: Chatilion Actor: Davies
Role: Austria Actor: Wrighten
Role: Citizen Actor: Hurst
Role: Heralds Actor: Chaplin, Wright
Role: Queen Elinor Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lady Blanch Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Yates.
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 Quaker

Performance Comment: As17771007.
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Vernon
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

2513
10 December 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #108 16s. (92.17.0; 15.15.6; 0.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: As17771007.
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Vernon
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17771111

2514
15 December 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: With Additional Music and Grand Chorusses from Handel; with New Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Receipts: #190 15s. 6d. (145.1.0; 45.12.0; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771127.
Cast
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Farren.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Aickin
Role: Arch Bishop York Actor: Packer
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Gloster Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Clarence Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Mowbray Actor: Hurst
Role: Hastings Actor: Barrett
Role: Justice Silence Actor: Parsons
Role: Pistol Actor: Baddeley
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Davy Actor: Waldron
Role: Page Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Yates
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Doll Tearsheet Actor: Mrs Davies.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Webster; 1st Spirit-Aickin; Brothers-Farren, Lamash; Principal Bacchanals-Bannister, Gaudry; 2nd Spirit (with the song of Sweet Echo)-Tenducci; The Lady-Mrs Robinson; Principal Bacchants-Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Colles, Miss Collett; Euphrosyne-Miss Walpole; Sabrina-Miss Field; Pastoral Nymph-Mrs Baddeley.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Webster
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, Lamash
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Gaudry
Role: 2nd Spirit Actor: Tenducci
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Principal Bacchants Actor: Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Colles, Miss Collett
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

2515
30 December 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for the Dispensary for the Infant Poor, in Soho-Square. Receipts: #212 0s. 6d. (112.18.0; 22.9.6; 1.3.0; tickets: 75.10.0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: As17771107.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Vernon.
Role: Russet Actor: Bannister
Role: Simkin Actor: Carpenter
Role: Flint Actor: Wright
Role: Skirmish Actor: Parsons
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Sherborn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Arlequin et Scaramouch Soldats Deserteurs Author(s): Louis Fuzelier

Dance: As17771111

Song: In afterpiece: by Desire, Oh what a charming thing's a battle-Bannister

2516
03 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #139 6s. (105.14.0; 33.8.6; 0.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: As17771018, but Officer-Nash.
Cast
Role: Officer Actor: Nash.
Role: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Palmer
Role: Orsino Actor: Brereton
Role: Sebastian Actor: Davies
Role: Fabian Actor: Lamash
Role: Antonio Actor: Wrighten
Role: Captain Actor: Wright
Role: Priest Actor: Griffiths
Role: Valentine Actor: Norris
Role: Clown Actor: Vernon
Role: Malvolio Actor: Yates
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Viola Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Dance: As17771018

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2517
06 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The School for Fathers [announced on playbill of 5 Jan.] is deferred till Thursday, on account of Mrs Wrighten's Hoarseness. Receipts: #108 18s. (86.0.0; 21.14.6; 1.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17771226.
Cast
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon.
Role: Prospero Actor: Bensley.
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Caliban Actor: Bannister
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Aickin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Wrighten
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Field
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Chorus of Spirits Actor: Gaudry, Legg, Carpenter, Chaplin, Holcroft, Miss Abrams, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Booth, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Dance: IV: Rural Grace, as17771002

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2518
08 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 5 years [acted 3 May 1774]. Receipts: #181 14s. 6d. (148.17.0; 32.9.0; 0.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Fathers

Performance Comment: Lionel-Webster (1st appearance in that character); Col. Oldboy-Parsons; Sir John Flowerdale (1st time)-Aickin; Jenkins-Bannister; Harman-Davies; Jessamy-Dodd; Diana-Mrs Wrighten; Lady Mary Oldboy (1st time)-Mrs Hopkins; Jenny-Mrs Davies; Clarissa-Mrs Baddeley.
Cast
Role: Lionel Actor: Webster
Role: Oldboy Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir John Flowerdale Actor: Aickin
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bannister
Role: Harman Actor: Davies
Role: Jessamy Actor: Dodd
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Lady Mary Oldboy Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

2519
10 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Comus [announced on playbill of 9 Jan.] is obliged to be deferred on account of Mrs Wrighten's hoarseness. Receipts: #132 4s. 6d. (99.9.0; 31.14.6; 1.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Runaway

Performance Comment: George Hargrave-Smith; Drummond-Bensley; Justice-Parsons; Jarvis-Palmer; Mr Morley-Aickin; Sir Charles Seymour-Brereton; Mr Hargrave-Moody (1st appearance in that character); Lady Dinah-Mrs Hopkins; Emily-Mrs Robinson (1st appearance in that character); Susan-Mrs Davies; Harriet-Miss P. Hopkins; Bella-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: George Hargrave Actor: Smith
Role: Drummond Actor: Bensley
Role: Justice Actor: Parsons
Role: Jarvis Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Morley Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Charles Seymour Actor: Brereton
Role: Mr Hargrave Actor: Moody
Role: Lady Dinah Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Bella Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Runaway Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

2520
12 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The School for Fathers [announced on playbill of 10 Jan.] is obliged to be deferred till Wednesday next on account of Mrs Wrighten's Illness. Receipts: #151 7s. 6d. (125.13.0; 25.11.0; 0.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17780105.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Smith
Role: Macduff Actor: Brereton
Role: Duncan Actor: Chambers
Role: Ross Actor: Aickin
Role: Malcolm Actor: Davies
Role: Banquo Actor: Packer
Role: Lenox Actor: Norris
Role: Donalbain Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Angus Actor: Chaplin
Role: Seward Actor: Hurst
Role: Doctor Actor: Wright
Role: Captain Actor: Farren
Role: Hecate Actor: Bannister
Role: Witches Actor: Parsons, Moody, Baddeley
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Song: As17780105

2521
14 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #189 7s. 6d. (168.0.0; 20.10.0; 0.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Fathers

Performance Comment: As17780108.
Cast
Role: Lionel Actor: Webster
Role: Oldboy Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir John Flowerdale Actor: Aickin
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bannister
Role: Harman Actor: Davies
Role: Jessamy Actor: Dodd
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Lady Mary Oldboy Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

2522
16 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #140 14s. 6d. (124.2.0; 16.3.6; 0.9.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Fathers

Performance Comment: As17780108.
Cast
Role: Lionel Actor: Webster
Role: Oldboy Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir John Flowerdale Actor: Aickin
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bannister
Role: Harman Actor: Davies
Role: Jessamy Actor: Dodd
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Lady Mary Oldboy Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780102.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Pulley.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

2523
19 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #277 1s. 6d. (266.4.0; 10.16.0; 0.1.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: As17771022.
Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Yates
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: Dodd
Role: Crabtree Actor: Parsons
Role: Rowley Actor: Aickin
Role: Moses Actor: Baddeley
Role: Snake Actor: Packer
Role: Careless Actor: Farren
Role: Trip Actor: Lamash
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Abington
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Scandal Scandaliz'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780101.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

2524
21 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #278 19s. 6d. (269.7.0; 9.12.6; 0.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17771017.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worchester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmorland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Sheriff Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gadshill Actor: Holcroft
Role: Peto Actor: Nash
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: As17771007.
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Vernon
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Walpole
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17771009

Cast
Role: Demi Actor: Caractere
Role: Rural Grace Actor: Gallet, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Mlle Dupre.

2525
03 February 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The School for Scandal [announced on playbill of 2 Feb.] is obliged to be deferred on account of the sudden Indisposition of Mrs Abington. Receipts: #189 2s. (158.8.0; 30.11.6; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hastings

Performance Comment: As17780124.
Cast
Role: Edgar Atheling Actor: Henderson
Role: Earl Edwin Actor: Palmer
Role: Earl Waltheof Actor: Brereton
Role: Earl of Northumberland Actor: Aickin
Role: Siffric Actor: Farren
Role: Raymond Actor: Hurst
Role: Duncan Actor: Chambers
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Norris
Role: Reginald Actor: Chaplin
Role: Harold Actor: Bensley
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Sabina Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Edwina Actor: Mrs Yates
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hastings Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: As17780101.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Johnston
Role: Clod Actor: Carpenter
Role: Silvio Actor: Burton
Role: Meagre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fat Cook Actor: Griffiths
Role: Watchman Actor: Holcroft
Role: Farmer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss Abrams
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: Queen Mab Author(s): Henry WoodwardJames Oswald

Dance: In: As17780128