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251
20 October 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Afterpiece: An Opera

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Colonel Fainwell-Williams; Sir Phillip-Bullock; Perriwinkle-Collet; Obadiah-Penkethman; Tradelove-Pearce; Sackbut-R. Williams; Freeman-Barret; Simon-W. Giffard; Anne Lovely-Mrs Haughton; Mrs Prim-Mrs Thomas; Betty-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Colonel Fainwell Actor: Williams
Role: Sir Phillip Actor: Bullock
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Collet
Role: Obadiah Actor: Penkethman
Role: Tradelove Actor: Pearce
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Williams
Role: Freeman Actor: Barret
Role: Simon Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Anne Lovely Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

Dance:

252
24 October 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Performance Comment: Gamester-Giffard; Lovewell-Smith; Sir Thomas-W. Giffard; Dorante-Penkethman; Cogdie-R. Williams; Marquis of Hazard-W. Bullock; Hector-Collet; Angelica-Mrs Thomas; Lady Wealthy-Mrs Haughton; Mrs Security-Mrs Woodward; Mrs Favourite-Mrs Palmer; Betty-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Gamester Actor: Giffard
Role: Lovewell Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dorante Actor: Penkethman
Role: Cogdie Actor: R. Williams
Role: Marquis of Hazard Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Hector Actor: Collet
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Security Actor: Mrs Woodward
Role: Mrs Favourite Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): James ShirleyDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): Susanna CentlivreJohn O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Friendly-Woodward; Flora-Mrs Mountfort; Betty-Mrs Thomas; Sir Thomas-Collet; Hob-Pearce.
Cast
Role: Friendly Actor: Woodward
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Collet
Role: Hob Actor: Pearce.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

253
28 October 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Their Majesties' Command. Afterpiece: a new Dramatic Masque. [By Roger.] The Habits, Scenes, Machines, and the other Decorations entirely new. King, Queen, Prince of Wales, Princess Amelia and Princess Mary present

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris; With The Mistakes

Performance Comment: Neptune-Fielding; Cephalus-Mrs Roberts; Aurora-Mrs Heron; Procris-Miss Raftor; Deities of Pleasure-Essex, Mrs Booth; Their Followers-Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams; Foresters-Berry, Tenoe, Excell, Rainton Sr; Amphitrite-Mrs Booth; Sea Gods-Essex, Lally, Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Haughton, Evans; Syrens-Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams; Tritons-Berry, Tenoe, Excell, Rainton Sr; Winds-R. Wetherilt, Surel, Peploe, Leigh; Father-Norris; Squire-Cibber Jr; Pierot-Roger; Harlequin-Rainton Jr; Colombine-Mrs Cibber; Gardeners and Wives-Tench, Lally Jr, Miss Robinson, Miss Brett.
Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Fielding
Role: Cephalus Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Procris Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Booth
Role: Their Followers Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Foresters Actor: Berry, Tenoe, Excell, Rainton Sr
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Sea Gods Actor: Essex, Lally, Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Haughton, Evans
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Tritons Actor: Berry, Tenoe, Excell, Rainton Sr
Role: Winds Actor: R. Wetherilt, Surel, Peploe, Leigh
Role: Father Actor: Norris
Role: Squire Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rainton Jr
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Gardeners and Wives Actor: Tench, Lally Jr, Miss Robinson, Miss Brett.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Grand Volgi: Being the Comic Interlude of Cephalus and Procris Author(s): Roger
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: Every Body Mistaken Author(s): William Taverner
Related Work: Cephalus and Procris: With The Mistakes Author(s): Henry CareyRoger
Related Work: The Perplex’d Couple: or, Mistake upon Mistake Author(s): Chalres Molloy
Related Work: All Mistaken; or, The Mad Couple Author(s): James Howard
Related Work: The Young King; or, The Mistake Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: Like Father, Like Son; or, The Mistaken Brothers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Mistakes Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Mistake Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: The Jealous Clown; or, The Lucky Mistake Author(s): Thomas Gataker
Related Work: The Double Mistake Author(s): Elizabeth Griffith
Related Work: She Stoops to Conquer; or, The Mistakes of a Night Author(s): Oliver Goldsmith
Related Work: A Fatal Mistake; or, The Plot Spoil'd Author(s): Joseph Haines
Related Work: Like Master Like Man Author(s): John VanbrughThomas Ryder
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers Author(s): John VanbrughWilliam Lyon
Related Work: Lovers' Quarrels Author(s): John VanbrughMacNamara Morgan
Related Work: The Coquette; or, The Mistakes of the Heart Author(s): Robert Hitchcock

254
05 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Never Acted here before, being desir'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Smith; Bajazet-Rosco; Axalla-Barden; Moneses-Giffard; Prince-Barret; Stratocles-Peterson; Mirvan-R. Williams; Zama-Pearce; Omar-Huddy; Haly-Mrs Thomas; Dervice-Machen; Arpasia-Mrs Giffard; Selima-Mrs Haughton; With the Anniversary Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Smith
Role: Bajazet Actor: Rosco
Role: Axalla Actor: Barden
Role: Moneses Actor: Giffard
Role: Prince Actor: Barret
Role: Stratocles Actor: Peterson
Role: Mirvan Actor: R. Williams
Role: Zama Actor: Pearce
Role: Omar Actor: Huddy
Role: Haly Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Dervice Actor: Machen
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: With the Anniversary Prologue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAgostino Piovene
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

255
10 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Quaker Of Deal

Performance Comment: Flip-Penkethman; Mizen-Bullock; Worthy-Smith ; Rovewell-Huddy; Sir Charles-Bardin; Cribbidge-W. Williams; Easy-R. Williams; Indent-Collet; Sailors-W. Giffard, Mynns, Pearce, Machen; Fair Quaker-Mrs Giffard; Arabella-Mrs Thomas; Belinda-Mrs Haughton; Jenny-Miss Smith; Jiltup-Mrs Mountfort; Advocate-Miss Vaughan; Barmaid-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Flip Actor: Penkethman
Role: Mizen Actor: Bullock
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Rovewell Actor: Huddy
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Bardin
Role: Cribbidge Actor: W. Williams
Role: Easy Actor: R. Williams
Role: Indent Actor: Collet
Role: Sailors Actor: W. Giffard, Mynns, Pearce, Machen
Role: Fair Quaker Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Jiltup Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Advocate Actor: Miss Vaughan
Role: Barmaid Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: As17301027.
Cast
Role: Old Hob Actor: W. Williams
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Dick Actor: Peterson.
Role: Friendly Actor: Woodward
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Collet
Role: Hob Actor: Pearce.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

Song:

Dance:

256
11 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: With Scenes, Machines, and other Decorations proper to the Opera

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fashionable Lady; Or, Harlequin's Opera

Performance Comment: Fashionable Lady-Mrs Mountfort; Ballad-Penkethman; Meanwell-W. Giffard; Modely-Burny; Drama-Machen; Merit-W. Williams; Hackum-Pearce; Smooth-Mrs Thomas; Whim-Smith; Trifle-Collet; Voice-Bardin; Sprightly-Mrs Giffard; Prattle-Mrs Palmer; Mutes: Harlequin-Sandham; Scaramouch-Pollet; Pantalon-Dukes; Punch-R. Williams; Pierot-Eaton.
Cast
Role: Fashionable Lady Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Ballad Actor: Penkethman
Role: Meanwell Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Modely Actor: Burny
Role: Drama Actor: Machen
Role: Merit Actor: W. Williams
Role: Hackum Actor: Pearce
Role: Smooth Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Whim Actor: Smith
Role: Trifle Actor: Collet
Role: Voice Actor: Bardin
Role: Sprightly Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Prattle Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Harlequin Actor: Sandham
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Pollet
Role: Pantalon Actor: Dukes
Role: Punch Actor: R. Williams
Role: Pierot Actor: Eaton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fashionable Lady; or, Harlequin's Opera Author(s): James Ralph

257
12 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-W. Giffard; Juba-Giffard; Syphax-Rosco; Sempronius-Huddy; Lucius-Barrett; Portius-W. Williams; Marcus-Barden; Decius-R. Williams; Mutineer-Machen; Marcia-Mrs Giffard; Lucia-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Juba Actor: Giffard
Role: Syphax Actor: Rosco
Role: Sempronius Actor: Huddy
Role: Lucius Actor: Barrett
Role: Portius Actor: W. Williams
Role: Marcus Actor: Barden
Role: Decius Actor: R. Williams
Role: Mutineer Actor: Machen
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

258
18 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: As17300925, but Ghost-Rosco; Laertes-Barden; Rosencraus-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Ghost Actor: Rosco
Role: Laertes Actor: Barden
Role: Rosencraus Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: King Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polonius Actor: Collett
Role: Horatio Actor: Huddy
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bullock
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Penkethman, R. Williams
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

259
24 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Castalio-Giffard; Acasto-W. Giffard; Polydore-Bardin; Chamont-Rosco; Chaplain-R. Williams; Page-Master Woodward; Monimia-Mrs Giffard; Serena-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Bardin
Role: Chamont Actor: Rosco
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Page Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Serena Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: See17301027.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

260
25 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17301019, but Lodovico-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Lodovico Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Othello Actor: Giffard
Role: Iago Actor: Rosco, from Drury Lane, being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Cassio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Duke Actor: Barden
Role: Brabantio Actor: Smith
Role: Montano Actor: Barret
Role: Gratiano Actor: Machen
Role: Roderigo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

261
27 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Smith; Aboan-Giffard; Governor-W. Giffard; Blandford-R. Williams; Stanmore-Bardin; Jack Stanmore-Pearce; Driver-W. Williams; Daniel-Collet; Imoinda-Mrs Giffard; Widow Lackit-Mrs Haughton; Charlot-Mrs Thomas; Lucy-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Smith
Role: Aboan Actor: Giffard
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Blandford Actor: R. Williams
Role: Stanmore Actor: Bardin
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Pearce
Role: Driver Actor: W. Williams
Role: Daniel Actor: Collet
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Charlot Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Song:

Dance:

262
30 November 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear, by Sir William Davenant and Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Mills; Hypolita-Mrs Cibber; Trincalo-Harper; Mustachio-Cibber Jr; Ventoso-R. Wetherilt; Ferdinand-W. Mills; Miranda-Mrs Mills; Dorinda-Miss Raftor; Caliban-Johnson; Ariel-Miss Robinson; Infernal Spirits-Bowman, Rainton, Tenoe; Grand Spirit-Haughton; Alonzo-Fielding; Gonzalo-Oates; Neptune-Rainton; Antonio-Cory; Sycorax-Hallam; Amphitrite-Mrs Roberts; Watermen-Harper, Bridgwater, Rainton, Houghton, Oates, Wright; Winds-Essex, Lally, Rainton, Haughton.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Mills
Role: Hypolita Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Trincalo Actor: Harper
Role: Mustachio Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Ventoso Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Ferdinand Actor: W. Mills
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Infernal Spirits Actor: Bowman, Rainton, Tenoe
Role: Grand Spirit Actor: Haughton
Role: Alonzo Actor: Fielding
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Oates
Role: Neptune Actor: Rainton
Role: Antonio Actor: Cory
Role: Sycorax Actor: Hallam
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Watermen Actor: Harper, Bridgwater, Rainton, Houghton, Oates, Wright
Role: Winds Actor: Essex, Lally, Rainton, Haughton.
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: Patie and Peggy

Performance Comment: See17301125, but Sir William-Corey; Patie-Mrs Roberts; Roger-Cibber Jr; Glaud-Fielding; Symon-A. Hallam; Peggy-Miss Raftor; Jenny-Miss M. Vaughan; Margery-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Corey
Role: Patie Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Roger Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Glaud Actor: Fielding
Role: Symon Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss M. Vaughan
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

263
30 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Duke-Rosco; Priuli-Huddy; Antonio-Collet; Jaffeir-Smith; Pierre-W. Giffard; Bedamar-R. Williams; Renault-Bardin; Conspirators-Bullock, Pearce, Peterson; Belvidera-Mrs Giffard, .
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Rosco
Role: Priuli Actor: Huddy
Role: Antonio Actor: Collet
Role: Jaffeir Actor: Smith
Role: Pierre Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Williams
Role: Renault Actor: Bardin
Role: Conspirators Actor: Bullock, Pearce, Peterson
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Giffard, .
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Phebe

Performance Comment: All the Parts as usual, but See17301119.

264
07 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant

Performance Comment: Young Mirabel-Giffard; Old Mirabel-Collet; Dugard-Rosco; Duretete-R. Williams; Petit-Bardin; Bisarre-Mrs Giffard; Oriana-Mrs Haughton; Lamorce-Mrs Thomas; Bravos-W. Giffard, Bullock.
Cast
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Collet
Role: Dugard Actor: Rosco
Role: Duretete Actor: R. Williams
Role: Petit Actor: Bardin
Role: Bisarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Bravos Actor: W. Giffard, Bullock.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John FletcherGeorge Farquhar
Related Work: The Inconstant Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill

Song:

Dance:

265
18 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: As17301118, but Rosencraus-_; Gravediggers-Morgan, R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Morgan, R. Williams.
Role: Ghost Actor: Rosco
Role: Laertes Actor: Barden
Role: Rosencraus Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: King Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polonius Actor: Collett
Role: Horatio Actor: Huddy
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bullock
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Clown

Performance Comment: As17301217.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Clown; or, The Lucky Mistake Author(s): Thomas Gataker

266
08 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: As17301221, but Master-R. Williams; Keeper-Bardin, .
Cast
Role: Master Actor: R. Williams
Role: Keeper Actor: Bardin, .
Role: Pedro Actor: Giffard
Role: Roderigo Actor: Smith
Role: Alphonso Actor: Morgan
Role: Curio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Seberto Actor: Havard
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Bullock
Role: Mad Scholar Actor: Rosco
Role: Mad Englishman Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Mad Welshman Actor: Pearce
Role: Mad Taylor Actor: Huddy
Role: Porter Actor: Collet
Role: Keepers Actor: Bardin, R. Williams
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Juletta Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pilgrim Author(s): John FletcherJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310105.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

267
09 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17301031, but Whisper-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Whisper Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Sir George Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Williams
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: Marplot Actor: Bullock
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310105.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

268
20 January 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [by Theophilus Cibber. The Dedication speaks of "Tumult" on the first night, and Grub St. Journal, 21 Jan., has a satiric comment upon the events of the night.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lover

Performance Comment: edition of 1730 lists: Sir John Trueman-Williams; Eustace-Mills; Eugenio-Watson; Captain Smart-Cibber Jr; Squire Timber down-R. Wetherilt; Granger-W. Mills; Modely-Bridgwater; Loveless-A. Hallam; Hardhead-Berry; Constable-Harper; Inanthe-Mrs Cibber; Harriet-Mrs Heron; Laetitia-Mrs Thurmond; Isabel-Mrs Butler; Beatrice-Mrs Shireburn; Lettice-Mrs Grace; Prologue design'd to be spoken by Mills. Prologue-Wilks; Epilogue-the Author, the Author's Wife.
Cast
Role: Sir John Trueman Actor: Williams
Role: Eustace Actor: Mills
Role: Eugenio Actor: Watson
Role: Captain Smart Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Squire Timber down Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Granger Actor: W. Mills
Role: Modely Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Loveless Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Hardhead Actor: Berry
Role: Constable Actor: Harper
Role: Inanthe Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue Actor: the Author, the Author's Wife.
Related Works
Related Work: The Metamorphosis: or, The Old Lover Out-witted Author(s): Thomas Tomkis
Related Work: The Sullen Lovers; or, The Impertinents Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Lying Lover: or, The Ladies Friendship Author(s): Pierre CorneilleRichard Steele
Related Work: The Doating Lovers: or, The Libertine Tam’d Author(s): Newburgh Hamilton
Related Work: Britannia; or, The Royal Lovers Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Parting Lovers Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Themistocles, the Lover of His Country Author(s): Samuel Madden
Related Work: The She Gallant; or, Once a Lover and always a Lover Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The Mad Lover Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Unfortunate Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Ungrateful [Unfortunate] Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Humourous Lovers Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Humorous Lovers Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Mall; or, The Modish Lovers Author(s): John Dover
Related Work: The Dutch Lover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Generous Enemies; or, The Ridiculous Lovers Author(s): John Corye
Related Work: The Careless Lovers Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers; or, The Invisible Mistress Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The She-Gallants Author(s): George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

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20 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: Loveless-Giffard; Amanda-Mrs Giffard; Sir William-Collet; Sir Novelty-Bullock; Elder Worthy-Huddy; Young Worthy-Rosco; Sly-R. Williams; Lawyer-Barden; Snap-Morgan; Narcissa-Mrs Morgan; Hillaria-Mrs Haughton; Flareit-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Giffard
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Sir William Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Bullock
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Huddy
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Rosco
Role: Sly Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lawyer Actor: Barden
Role: Snap Actor: Morgan
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song:

270
08 February 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: A Comic Opera. [Author unknown, but Biographia Dramatica suggests Roome, Concanen, Yonge.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Oldrents-Shepard; Hearty-Harper; Springlove-Mills; Randal-Johnson; Oliver -W. Mills; Vincent-Bridgwater; Hilliard-Charke; Jusice Clack-Griffin; Patrico-Boman; Martin-R. Wetherilt; Sentwell-Paget; Beggarmen-Berry, Oates, Fielding, Hallam, Excell, Rainton; Rachel-Mrs Heron; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Amie-Miss Raftor; Beggarwomen-Miss Mears, Miss P. Vaughan, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Grace.
Cast
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Springlove Actor: Mills
Role: Randal Actor: Johnson
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Vincent Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Jusice Clack Actor: Griffin
Role: Patrico Actor: Boman
Role: Martin Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Sentwell Actor: Paget
Role: Beggarmen Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Hallam, Excell, Rainton
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Beggarwomen Actor: Miss Mears, Miss P. Vaughan, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Grace.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jovial Crew Author(s): Richard Brome
Related Work: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Ladies' Frolic Author(s): Richard BromeJames Love

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11 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17301212, but Cherry-Mrs Morgan; Gypsey-_.
Cast
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Haverd
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Gypsey Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gypsy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Gibbet Actor: Bullock
Role: Foigard Actor: R. Williams
Role: Bonniface Actor: Pearce
Role: Scrub Actor: Collett
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Palmer
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Performance Comment: As17310208, but Snuffle-W. Williams; Grist-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Snuffle Actor: W. Williams
Role: Grist Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Barden
Role: Clerimont Actor: Havard
Role: Toby Actor: Morgan
Role: Dame Hackett Actor: Pearce
Role: Dorcas Actor: Burny
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

272
12 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: As17301121, but Stratocles-Havard; Mirvan-R. Williams; Zama-Pearce; Arpasia-Mrs Plomer, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Cast
Role: Stratocles Actor: Havard
Role: Mirvan Actor: R. Williams
Role: Zama Actor: Pearce
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Plomer, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Role: Othello Actor: Giffard
Role: Iago Actor: Rosco, from Drury Lane, being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Cassio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Duke Actor: Barden
Role: Brabantio Actor: Smith
Role: Lodovico Actor: Woodward
Role: Montano Actor: Barret
Role: Gratiano Actor: Machen
Role: Roderigo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAgostino Piovene
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Performance Comment: As17310211.
Cast
Role: Snuffle Actor: W. Williams
Role: Grist Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Barden
Role: Clerimont Actor: Havard
Role: Toby Actor: Morgan
Role: Dame Hackett Actor: Pearce
Role: Dorcas Actor: Burny
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

273
27 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: Sir George-Huddy; Fantome-Bardin; Tinsel-Bullock; Butler-Collett; Coachman-R. Williams; Gardener-Pearce; Vellum-Morgan; Lady Trueman-Mrs Haughton; Abigail-Mrs Plomer.
Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: Huddy
Role: Fantome Actor: Bardin
Role: Tinsel Actor: Bullock
Role: Butler Actor: Collett
Role: Coachman Actor: R. Williams
Role: Gardener Actor: Pearce
Role: Vellum Actor: Morgan
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Plomer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach [Opera]

Related Works
Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

274
01 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Huddy. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: As17301102, but Cacafogo-Morgan; Maid-R. Williams; Altea-Mrs Morgan; Clara-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Morgan
Role: Maid Actor: R. Williams
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Role: Duke Actor: W. Williams
Role: Juan Actor: Bardin
Role: Captain Actor: Giffard
Role: Cacagofo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Sanchio Actor: Bullock
Role: Alonzo Actor: Smith
Role: Leon Actor: Huddy
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Old Woman Actor: Collet, .
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: See17301103, but Timothy-Giffard; Kitty-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Timothy Actor: Giffard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Song: I: Legar's Song in Perseus and Andromeda, in the Character of a Sailor-Stopler; III: Leveridge's Yorkshire Tale-Stopler

Dance: II: Scaramouch-Sandham; IV: Running Footman's Dance-Sandham

275
20 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit W. Williams. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Afterpiece: Never perform'd before [but see 26 April 1728]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: As17310123.
Cast
Role: Obadiah Actor: Morgan.
Role: Freeman Actor: Havard.
Role: Colonel Fainwell Actor: Williams
Role: Sir Phillip Actor: Bullock
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Collet
Role: Tradelove Actor: Pearce
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Williams
Role: Simon Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Anne Lovely Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler's Opera; or, The Humours of Billingsgate

Performance Comment: Melton-Stoppelaer; Pyfleet-Rosco; Harry Pyfleet-Bardin; Lieutenant-R. Williams; Cobler-Morgan; Player-Havard; Peggy Welfleet-Mrs Palmer; Jenny Pyfleet-Mrs Thomas; Apleek-Pearce.
Cast
Role: Melton Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Pyfleet Actor: Rosco
Role: Harry Pyfleet Actor: Bardin
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Williams
Role: Cobler Actor: Morgan
Role: Player Actor: Havard
Role: Peggy Welfleet Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Jenny Pyfleet Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Apleek Actor: Pearce.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler's Opera Author(s): Lacy Ryan