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476
08 April 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Ward

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17660220, but Lady Capulet-Mrs Ward; Juliet-Miss Ward; Apothecary-Holtom; Peter-Weller; Balthazar-R. Smith; Montague-Redman (playbill).
Cast
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Ward
Role: Apothecary Actor: Holtom
Role: Peter Actor: Weller
Role: Balthazar Actor: R. Smith
Role: Montague Actor: Redman
Role: Solemn Dirge Actor: Mrs Weichsel.
Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
Role: Solemn Dirge Actor: Mrs _Weichsel, _Squibb.
Role: Romeo Actor: Ross
Role: Capulet Actor: Gibson
Role: Fryar Lawrence Actor: Hull
Role: Benvolio Actor: Davis
Role: Paris Actor: Perry
Role: Escalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Tybalt Actor: Bennet
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Minuet Actor: Fichar, Miss Wilford
Role: Masquerade Dance proper to the play Actor:
Role: Additional scene of the Funeral Procession of Juli Actor:
Role: the vocal parts Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Squibb, Miss Poitier, Mrs Baker, Legg, Baker, Dibdin, Ryley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17660311 but Wingate-Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three members Actor: Holtom, Murden, Mas. Morgan
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; End: The Sicilian Peasants, as17660311

477
26 April 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Hull. Afterpiece: Translated (with alterations) from Detouches. Never perform'd before. Translation by Thomas Hull (Biographia Dramatica)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: As17660222, but Young Worthy-Hull.
Cast
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Hull.
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Clarke.
Role: Loveless Actor: Ross
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Woodward
Role: Sly Actor: Cushing
Role: Amanda's Woman Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Lawyer Actor: Wignel
Role: Flareit's Maid Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Sir William Wisewou'd Actor: Dunstall
Role: Snap Actor: Shuter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: All in the Right

Performance Comment: Old Harcourt-Dunstall; Young Harcourt-Davis; Belfield-R. Smith; Wentworth-Lewis; Frank-Morgan; Ned-Shuter; Lady Diana Wisewou'd-Mrs Green; Isabella-Mrs Godwin; Charlotte-Mrs Ferguson; Julia-Miss Cokayne; Fanny-Mrs Gardner; Emily (With Songs in Character)-a Young Lady (first attempt any stage); To conclude with a New Masquerade Dance-; in which will be introduc'd a Hornpipe-Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Old Harcourt Actor: Dunstall
Role: Young Harcourt Actor: Davis
Role: Belfield Actor: R. Smith
Role: Wentworth Actor: Lewis
Role: Frank Actor: Morgan
Role: Ned Actor: Shuter
Role: Lady Diana Wisewou'd Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Godwin
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Cokayne
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Emily Actor: a Young Lady
Role: To conclude with a New Masquerade Dance Actor:
Role: in which will be introduc'd a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Related Works
Related Work: The Restoration; or, Right Will Take Place Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Richmond Heiress; or, A Woman Once in the Right Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: All in the Right Author(s): Thomas HullDestouches
Related Work: A Wife in the Right Author(s): Elizabeth Griffith
Related Work: The Lord Mayor's Show: Being a Description of the Solemnity at the Inauguration of the truly Loyal and Right Honourable Sir William Prichard, Kt. Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Triumphs of London, Performed on Thursday, Octob. 29. 1691, for the Entertainment of the Right Honourable Sir Thomas Stamp, Kt; Lord Mayor of the City of London Author(s): Elkanah Settle
Related Work: Glory's Resurrection: Being the Triumphs of London Reviv'd for the Inauguration of the Right Honourable Sir Francis Child, Kt. Lord Mayor of London Author(s): Elkanah Settle
Related Work: The Triumphs of London: For the Inauguration of the Right Honourable Sir Richard Levett, Kt. Lord Mayor of the City of London Author(s): Elkanah Settle
Related Work: The Divine Comedian; or, The Right Use of Plays, Improved, in a Sacred Tragy-Comedy Author(s): Richard Tuke
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontElkanah Settle

Entertainment: II: The Cries of London-Shuter

Dance: IV: The Venetian Gardeners, as17650925; End: Rural Love, as17651115

478
02 May 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Bennet and R. Smith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17660320 but Comus-Smith; First Spirit-Ross; 3rd Spirit-_; The Dances-Miss Valois.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Smith
Role: First Spirit Actor: Ross
Role: The Dances Actor: Miss Valois.
Role: Elder Brother Actor: Clarke
Role: Second Spirit Actor: R. Smith
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Mattocks
Role: 3rd Spirit Actor: Mrs Weichsel
Role: The Chorusses Actor: Mrs _Weichsel.
Role: Younger Brother Actor: Perry
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss Brent, Mrs Baker
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: and the Song of Sweet Echo Actor: Miss Brent
Role: The Dances Actor: Fichar, Sga Manesiere, Miss Wilford.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: As17650923, but Drunken Man-Bennet.
Cast
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Bennet.
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Woodward
Role: Aesop Actor: Walker
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Charon Actor: Buck
Role: Lord Chalkstone Actor: Shuter
Role: Frenchman Actor: Holtom
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End of Masque: The Drunken Peasant, as17660421

479
06 May 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Wignel and Hussey. Mainpiece by Shakespeare not acted this season (playbill)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Ross; Prince Henry-R. Smith; Pembroke-Gardner; Essex-Redman; Salisbury-Anderson; Bastard-Smith; Hubert-Gibson; Prince Arthur-Master Wignel, first appearance any stage; Faulconbridge-Holtom; Austria-Buck; Philip of France-Clarke; Dauphin-Hull; Chatilion-Davis; Governor of Angiers-Wignel; Pandulph-Walker; Lady Blanch-Miss Vincent; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Ferguson; Queen Elinor-Mrs Vincent; Lady Constance-Mrs Bellamy.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Ross
Role: Prince Henry Actor: R. Smith
Role: Pembroke Actor: Gardner
Role: Essex Actor: Redman
Role: Salisbury Actor: Anderson
Role: Bastard Actor: Smith
Role: Hubert Actor: Gibson
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Master Wignel, first appearance any stage
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Holtom
Role: Austria Actor: Buck
Role: Philip of France Actor: Clarke
Role: Dauphin Actor: Hull
Role: Chatilion Actor: Davis
Role: Governor of Angiers Actor: Wignel
Role: Pandulph Actor: Walker
Role: Lady Blanch Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Queen Elinor Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Constance Actor: Mrs Bellamy.
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: Catherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: As17660425 but Taylor-_; With a New Occasional Epilogue address'd to the Most Noble Order of Bucks,-Master Wignel.
Cast
Role: , Actor: Master Wignel.
Role: Taylor Actor: Morgan.
Role: Petruchio Actor: Woodward
Role: Grumio Actor: Shuter
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: Catherine and Petruchio Author(s): William ShakespeareDavid Garrick
Related Work: Sauny the Scot; or, The Taming of a Shrew Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Lacy

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Miss Twist; IV: Minuet-Hussey, Miss Wilford; End: Rural Love, as17651115

480
26 September 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #177 14s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Clarke, 1st time; King Henry-Gibson; Richmond-Davis; Buckingham-Hull; Catesby-Wignel; Norfolk-Perry; Ratcliff-Bennet; Stanley-Anderson; Tressel-Dyer; Prince Edward-Miss Valois; Duke of York-Mas. Besford; Lord Mayor-Buck; Lieut. of Tower-R. Smith; Lady Anne-Mrs Vincent; Duchess of York-Mrs Ferguson; Queen-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Clarke, 1st time
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Richmond Actor: Davis
Role: Buckingham Actor: Hull
Role: Catesby Actor: Wignel
Role: Norfolk Actor: Perry
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Stanley Actor: Anderson
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Duke of York Actor: Mas. Besford
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Buck
Role: of Tower Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Coronation

Performance Comment: As17660922.
Cast
Role: The Procession from the Abbey Actor: at the Coronation
Role: with representation of Westminster Hall Actor:
Role: the Ceremony of the Champion Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Relation of His Majesties Entertainment Passing Through the City of London, to His Coronation: With a Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Solemnity Author(s): John Ogilby
Related Work: Neptune's Address to His Most Sacred Majesty Charles the Seond: King of England, Scotland, rance and Ireland &c. Congratulating His Happy Coronation Celebrated the 22th Day of Aprill, 1661 Author(s): John Tatham

481
01 October 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By desire. [The Public Advertiser lists Hallam as doubling in Nym and English Herald. Hogan lists English Herald (that night only) as Weller.] Receipts: #169 8s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry V

Performance Comment: As17660924, but Bedford-R. Smith; Gloster-Murden; Cambridge-Wignel; Scroop-Perry; Grey-Redman.
Cast
Role: Bedford Actor: R. Smith
Role: Gloster Actor: Murden
Role: Cambridge Actor: Wignel
Role: Scroop Actor: Perry
Role: Grey Actor: Redman.
Role: King Henry Actor: Hull
Role: Exeter Actor: Younger.
Role: Achbp Canterbury Actor: Walker
Role: Salisbury Actor: Cushing
Role: Westmorland Actor: Morris
Role: MacMorris Actor: Barrington
Role: Jamy Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gower Actor: Anderson
Role: Fluellin Actor: Shuter
Role: English Herald Actor: Hallam
Role: Boy Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Bardolph Actor: Lewis
Role: French Soldier Actor: Holtom
Role: Pistol Actor: Dyer
Role: Williams Actor: Buck
Role: King of France Actor: Gibson
Role: Dauphin Actor: Davis
Role: Constable Actor: Clarke
Role: Governor Actor: Gardner
Role: Montjoy Actor: Baker
Role: Burgdndy Actor: Bennet
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Coronation

Performance Comment: As17660922.
Cast
Role: The Procession from the Abbey Actor: at the Coronation
Role: with representation of Westminster Hall Actor:
Role: the Ceremony of the Champion Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Relation of His Majesties Entertainment Passing Through the City of London, to His Coronation: With a Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Solemnity Author(s): John Ogilby
Related Work: Neptune's Address to His Most Sacred Majesty Charles the Seond: King of England, Scotland, rance and Ireland &c. Congratulating His Happy Coronation Celebrated the 22th Day of Aprill, 1661 Author(s): John Tatham

482
06 October 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 30 Dec. 1762.] Paid Richard Highland a bill of #3 5s. 5d. for the Wardrobe Dinners (Account Book). Receipts: #222 (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part Ii; With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: King Henry-Gibson; Prince of Wales-Ross; Prince John-Davis; Mowbray-Morris; Hastings-Bennet; Achbp York-Clarke; Lord Bardolph-Mozeen; Colvile-R. Smith; Gower-Cushing; Westmorland-Hull; Chief Justice-Anderson; Clarence-Murden; Warwick-Gardner; Poins-Perry; Falstaff-Shuter; Pistol-Dyer; Shallow-Woodward, 1st time; Silence-Lewis; Bardolph-Widnel; Phang-Redman; Mouldy-Buck; Feeble-Holtom; Bulcalf-Dunstall; Hostess-Mrs Pitt; Doll Tearsheet-Mrs Gardner (playbill).
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Ross
Role: Prince John Actor: Davis
Role: Mowbray Actor: Morris
Role: Hastings Actor: Bennet
Role: Achbp York Actor: Clarke
Role: Lord Bardolph Actor: Mozeen
Role: Colvile Actor: R. Smith
Role: Gower Actor: Cushing
Role: Westmorland Actor: Hull
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Anderson
Role: Clarence Actor: Murden
Role: Warwick Actor: Gardner
Role: Poins Actor: Perry
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Pistol Actor: Dyer
Role: Shallow Actor: Woodward, 1st time
Role: Silence Actor: Lewis
Role: Bardolph Actor: Widnel
Role: Phang Actor: Redman
Role: Mouldy Actor: Buck
Role: Feeble Actor: Holtom
Role: Bulcalf Actor: Dunstall
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Doll Tearsheet Actor: Mrs Gardner
Related Works
Related Work: The Humours of Sir John Falstaff, Justice Shallow, and Ancient Pistol Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards, Part II Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Thomas D'UrfeyFrederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: Coronation

Performance Comment: As17660922.
Cast
Role: The Procession from the Abbey Actor: at the Coronation
Role: with representation of Westminster Hall Actor:
Role: the Ceremony of the Champion Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Relation of His Majesties Entertainment Passing Through the City of London, to His Coronation: With a Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Solemnity Author(s): John Ogilby
Related Work: Neptune's Address to His Most Sacred Majesty Charles the Seond: King of England, Scotland, rance and Ireland &c. Congratulating His Happy Coronation Celebrated the 22th Day of Aprill, 1661 Author(s): John Tatham

483
21 October 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted this season. Paid Jones, coal merchant, a bill #104 15s. (Account Book). Receipts: #85 1s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Ross; Capulet-Gibson; Friar Lawrence-Hull; Apothecary-Holtom; Peter-Weller; Mercutio-Woodward; Benvolio-Baker; Tibalt-Bennet; Balthazar-R. Smith; Paris-Perry; Escalus-Anderson; Montague-Redman; Lady Capulet-Mrs Barrington; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Juliet-Miss Macklin; Minuet-Fishar, Miss Macklin; Masquerade Dance- proper to the play; An Additional Scene will be introduced, representing the Funeral Procession of Juliet, accompanied with a Solemn Dirge ,the Vocal Parts-Beard, Mattocks, Squibb, Miss Poitier, Mrs Halford, Mrs Baker, Legg, Baker, Dibdin, Ryley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Ross
Role: Capulet Actor: Gibson
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Hull
Role: Apothecary Actor: Holtom
Role: Peter Actor: Weller
Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
Role: Benvolio Actor: Baker
Role: Tibalt Actor: Bennet
Role: Balthazar Actor: R. Smith
Role: Paris Actor: Perry
Role: Escalus Actor: Anderson
Role: Montague Actor: Redman
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Minuet Actor: Fishar, Miss Macklin
Role: Masquerade Dance Actor: proper to the play
Role: the Vocal Parts Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Squibb, Miss Poitier, Mrs Halford, Mrs Baker, Legg, Baker, Dibdin, Ryley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: As17661015.
Cast
Role: Barber Actor: Woodward
Role: Feeble Actor: Murden
Role: Rovewell Actor: Davis
Role: Bellmour Actor: Perry
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cokayne
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: The Upholsterer Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: III: The Village Romps, as17661008

484
28 October 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Paid Sarjant for 1!2 years rent for a house in Bow St. Passage due Mich. last #12 but with the Land Taz allow'd of #2 1s. 8d. Total #10 8s. 4d. (Account Book). Receipts: #125 16s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Woodward; Sir George-Smith; Charles-Hull; Sir Francis-Shuter; Sir Jealous-Dunstall; Whisper-R. Smith; Scentwell-Ferguson; Isabinda-Mrs Baker; Patch-Mrs Pitt; Miranda-Miss Macklin.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir George Actor: Smith
Role: Charles Actor: Hull
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Dunstall
Role: Whisper Actor: R. Smith
Role: Scentwell Actor: Ferguson
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace

Performance Comment: As17661025.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Miles
Role: Pluto Actor: Rayner
Role: Neptune Actor: Pedro
Role: Pan Actor: Curtat
Role: Hercules Actor: Dumai
Role: Apollo Actor: King
Role: Mars Actor: Hussey
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Squibb
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Arnauld, Miss Twist
Role: Doctor Actor: Weller
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Merlin Actor: Dibdin
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Harlequin Skeleton Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Merlin's Cave Author(s): Edward Phillips

485
31 October 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #146 10s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Ross; Pembroke-Gardner; Prince Henry-R. Smith; Essex-Redman; Salisbury-Anderson; Bastard-Smith; Faulconbridge-Holtom; Austria-Buck; Hubert-Gibson; King of France-Clarke; Dauphin-Hull; Pandulph-Walker; Chatillion-Davis; Governor of Angiers-Wignel; Queen Elenor-Mrs Vincent; Lady Blanch-Miss Vincent; Lady Faulconbridge-Mrs Ferguson; Prince Arthur (second time (second time)-Master Wignel; Constance-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Ross
Role: Pembroke Actor: Gardner
Role: Prince Henry Actor: R. Smith
Role: Essex Actor: Redman
Role: Salisbury Actor: Anderson
Role: Bastard Actor: Smith
Role: Faulconbridge Actor: Holtom
Role: Austria Actor: Buck
Role: Hubert Actor: Gibson
Role: King of France Actor: Clarke
Role: Dauphin Actor: Hull
Role: Pandulph Actor: Walker
Role: Chatillion Actor: Davis
Role: Governor of Angiers Actor: Wignel
Role: Queen Elenor Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Blanch Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Lady Faulconbridge Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: second time Actor: Master Wignel
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Ward.
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: Coronation

Performance Comment: As17660922.
Cast
Role: The Procession from the Abbey Actor: at the Coronation
Role: with representation of Westminster Hall Actor:
Role: the Ceremony of the Champion Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Relation of His Majesties Entertainment Passing Through the City of London, to His Coronation: With a Description of the Triumphal Arches, and Solemnity Author(s): John Ogilby
Related Work: Neptune's Address to His Most Sacred Majesty Charles the Seond: King of England, Scotland, rance and Ireland &c. Congratulating His Happy Coronation Celebrated the 22th Day of Aprill, 1661 Author(s): John Tatham

486
08 November 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Paid for a paragraph of the Pantomime of Dr Faustus the 4th Nov. in the Ledger and Gazetteer 6s. (Account Book). Receipts: #82 19s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Shuter; Ford-Ross; Page-Hull; Caius-Holtom; Sir Hugh-Lewis; Shallow-Cushing; Slender-Bennet; Fenton-Davis; Host-Anderson; Mrs Page-Mrs Barrington; Anne Page-Miss Vincent; Bardolph-Wignel; Nym-Buck; Pistol-R. Smith; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Pitt; Rugby-C. Smith; Peter Simple-Morgan; Mrs Ford-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Ford Actor: Ross
Role: Page Actor: Hull
Role: Caius Actor: Holtom
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Lewis
Role: Shallow Actor: Cushing
Role: Slender Actor: Bennet
Role: Fenton Actor: Davis
Role: Host Actor: Anderson
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Anne Page Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignel
Role: Nym Actor: Buck
Role: Pistol Actor: R. Smith
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rugby Actor: C. Smith
Role: Peter Simple Actor: Morgan
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace

Performance Comment: As17661104, but Jupiter-Weller; Doctor-Banks.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Weller
Role: Doctor Actor: Banks.
Role: Shepherd Actor:
Role: Merlin Actor: Legg.
Role: Pluto Actor: Rayner
Role: Neptune Actor: Pedro
Role: Pan Actor: Curtat
Role: Hercules Actor: Dumai
Role: Apollo Actor: King
Role: Mars Actor: Hussey
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Squibb
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Arnauld, Miss Twist
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Harlequin Skeleton Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Merlin's Cave Author(s): Edward Phillips

487
11 November 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted this Season. The Fair Penitent is oblig'd to be deferr'd on account of the Indisposition of Ross. Receipts: #128 8s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Smith; Aimwell-Hull; Sullen-Walker; Foigard-Barrington; Gibbet-Bennet; Scrub-Shuter; Boniface-Anderson; Sir Charles-R. Smith; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Ferguson; Cherry-Miss Vincent; Dorinda-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Smith
Role: Aimwell Actor: Hull
Role: Sullen Actor: Walker
Role: Foigard Actor: Barrington
Role: Gibbet Actor: Bennet
Role: Scrub Actor: Shuter
Role: Boniface Actor: Anderson
Role: Sir Charles Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Ward.
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 Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17661022.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Gibson
Role: Subtle Actor: Lewis
Role: Marquis Actor: Holtom
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Minuet Actor: Fishar, Miss Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: IV: The Garland, as17661023

488
14 February 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #176 5s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Smith; 1st Spirit-Ross; Elder Brother-Clarke; Younger Brother-Perry; 2nd Spirit-R. Smith; The Lady-Mrs Bellamy; Bacchanals-Beard, Mattocks, Dibdin; Bacchants-Mrs Pinto, Mrs Baker; 3rd Spirit-DuBellamy; Euphrosyne-Miss Poitier; Sabrina, The Pastoral Nymph, and the Song of Sweet Echo-Mrs Pinto; Chorusses-Legg, Baker, Riley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones; The Dances-Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Miss Wilford, Miss Valois.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Smith
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Ross
Role: Elder Brother Actor: Clarke
Role: Younger Brother Actor: Perry
Role: 2nd Spirit Actor: R. Smith
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Dibdin
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Pinto, Mrs Baker
Role: 3rd Spirit Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: and the Song of Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Pinto
Role: Chorusses Actor: Legg, Baker, Riley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones
Role: The Dances Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Miss Wilford, Miss Valois.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17661018.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

489
02 March 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Paid Fisher for tunes and use of the organ in Love in the City #1 (Account Book). Could not get into the Pit, 2s. Gallery or the slips at Covent Garden (Neville MS Diary). Receipts: #228 19s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Smith; King-Clarke; Gonzales-Gibson; Heli-Hull; Selim-Davis; Almeria-Miss Macklin; Alonzo-Gardner; Perez-R. Smith; Garcia-Perry; Leonora-Mrs Barrington; Zara-Mrs Bellamy, 1st time.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Clarke
Role: Gonzales Actor: Gibson
Role: Heli Actor: Hull
Role: Selim Actor: Davis
Role: Almeria Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Gardner
Role: Perez Actor: R. Smith
Role: Garcia Actor: Perry
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Bellamy, 1st time.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Performance Comment: As17670101.
Cast
Role: The Other Characters Actor: _Banks, Buck.
Role: The Dances Actor: Sga _Manesiere.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: The Dances Actor: Arnauld, Miss Valois, Dumai, Petro, Rayner, Hussey, Curtat, King, Miss D. Twist, Miss Daw, Miss Pitt, Miss Barowby, Miss Twist, Miss Hilliard, Fishar, Sga Manesiere. With New Music, Scenes, Habits and Decorations.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Dr Faustus Author(s): Samuel Arnold

490
24 April 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Gibson. Mainpiece: Not acted these 25 years. Written originally by Shakespeare, and reviv'd and adapted to the stage by Mr Theobald. Charges #66 5s. [Profit to Gibson #37 18s. 6d. plus #30 15s. from Tickets (Box 79; Pit 74).] Paid one year's Rector's Rate for the Theatre #8 6s. 8d., and for House in Bow Passage, due at Lady Day 8s. 4d. (Account Book). [Neville attended, noted the information contained in the playbill, but could not hear well from his 2s. seat in the Gallery.] Receipts: #104 3s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Falsehood; Or, The Distrest Lovers

Performance Comment: Julio-Ross; Duke-Clarke; Roderick-Hull; Don Bernard-Walker; Citizen-Perry; Master of Flocks-Buck; Camillo-Gibson; Shepherds-Bennet, Cushing; Gentleman-Gardner; Servant-R. Smith; Henriquez-Smith; Violante (with original Song)-Miss Macklin; Leonora-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Julio Actor: Ross
Role: Duke Actor: Clarke
Role: Roderick Actor: Hull
Role: Don Bernard Actor: Walker
Role: Citizen Actor: Perry
Role: Master of Flocks Actor: Buck
Role: Camillo Actor: Gibson
Role: Shepherds Actor: Bennet, Cushing
Role: Gentleman Actor: Gardner
Role: Servant Actor: R. Smith
Role: Henriquez Actor: Smith
Role: Violante Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Double Falsehood; or, The Distrest Lovers Author(s): Lewis Theobald

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: As17661014.
Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Shuter
Role: Sileno Actor: Beard
Role: Jupiter Actor: Legg
Role: Damaetas Actor: Dibdin
Role: Pan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mysis Actor: Miss Poitier.
Related Works
Related Work: Midas Author(s): Kane O'Hara

Dance: III: The Sicilian Peasants, as17670411

491
25 May 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Charles Sarjant (book-keeper) and his Son (box-keeper). Tickets sold at doors not admitted. Afterpiece: For last time this season. Charges #89 6d. [Deficit to the Sarjants #11 16s., covered by income from tickets of #142 8s. (Box 346; Pit 260; Gallery 169).] Paid the Billsetters for Black Bills #4 10s. (Account Book). Receipts: #77 4s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens

Performance Comment: As17670323 but Alexander-Ross; Hephestion-R. Smith.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Ross
Role: Hephestion Actor: R. Smith.
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Cassander Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Mattocks, 1st time
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Alexander Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel LeeJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantly

Performance Comment: As17670505.
Cast
Role: More of Moor Hall Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Gubbins Actor: Shuter
Role: Dragon Actor: the Giant
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Miss Poitier
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Pinto.

Dance: III: A New Tambourine(by Desire)-Mas. Blurton, as17670427 End: Double Hornpipe, as17670427

Performance Comment: Blurton, as17670427 End: Double Hornpipe, as17670427.
Cast
Role: A Minuet Actor: Fishar, Miss Capon
Role: Double Hornpipe Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere.

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. As17670427

Performance Comment: As17670427.
Cast
Role: Jack Actor: Fishar
Role: the other Sailors Actor: Petro, Hussey, Martin, Reynald, Curtat, King
Role: Landlady Actor: Miles
Role: Milk Woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: other women Actor: Miss D. Twist, Miss S. Twist, Miss Barrowby, Miss Hilliard, Miss Daw, Mrs Viviez.

492
14 September 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 12 years. [See 24 Jan. 1758.] Prologue written by Paul Whitehead. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. First Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Mr Sarjant (only) at the Stage-Door. No persons can be admitted behind scenes, nor any Money returned after curtain is drawn up. To begin exactly at 6 o'clock. [Customary note in succeeding bills.] Receipps: #190 14s. (Account Book). @The New Occasional Prologue@As when the merchant to increase his store@For Dubious seas, advent'rous quits the shore;@Still anxious for his freight, he trembling sees@Rocks in each buoy, and tempest in each breeze@The curling wave to mountain billow swells,@And every cloud a fancied storm fortells:@Thus rashly launch'd on this Theatric main,@Our All on board, each phantom gives Us pain;@The Aatcall's note seems thunder in our ears,@And every Hiss a hurricane appears;@In Journal Squibs we lightning's blast espy,@And meteors blaze in every Critic's eye.@Spite of these terrors, still come hopes we view,@Hopes, ne'er can fail us--since they're plac'd--in you.@Your breath the gale, our voyage is secure,@And safe the venture which your smiles insure;@Though weak his skill, th' adventurer must succeed,@Where Candour takes th' endeavor for the deed.@For Brentford's state, two kings could once suffice;@In ours, behold! four kings of Brentford rise;@All smelling to one nosegay's od'rous savor@The balmy nosegay of--the Public favor.@From hence alone, our royal funds we draw,@Your pleasure our support, your will our law.@While such our government, we hope you'll own us;@But should we ever Tyrant prove--dethrone us.@Like Brother Monarchs, who, to coax the nation@Began their reign, with some fair proclamation,@We too should talk at least--of reformation;@Declare that during our imperial sway,@No bard shall mourn his long-neglected Play;@But then the play must have some wit, some spirit,@And We allow'd sole umpires of its merit.@For those deep sages of the judging Pit,@Whose taste is too refin'd for modern wit,@From Rome's great Theatre we'll cull the piece,@And plant on Britain's stage the flow'rs of Greece.@If some there are, our British Bards can please,@Who taste the ancient wit of ancient days,@Be our's to save, from Time's devouring womb,@Their works, and snatch their laurels from the tomb.@For you, ye Fair, who sprightlier scenes may chuse,@Where Music decks in all her airs the Muse,@Gay Opera shall all its charms dispense,@Yet boast no tuneful triumph over sense;@The nobler Bard shall still assert his right,@Nor Handel rob a Shakespear of his night,@To greet the mortal brethren of our skies [upper galleries]@Here all the Gods of Pantomime shall rise:@Yet midst the pomp and magic of machines,@Some plot may mark the meaning of our scenes;@Scenes which were held, in good King Rich's days,@By sages, no bad epilogues to plays.@If terms like these your suffrage can engage,@To fix our mimic empire of the stage;@Confirm our title in your fair opinions,@And crowd each night to people our dominions.@--(Poems and Miscelaneous Compositions, Ed. Capt. Edward Thompson, 1777) Covent Garden opened with the Rehearsal with alterations. I was in the Pit. Powell, from Drury Lane, one of the new managers who have bought the patent from Rich's heirs, spoke an occasional Prologue. Shuter did Bayes pretty much to my liking, adding many crochets of his own.... Entertainment The Mock Doctor,...Young Jasper pretty well by one Massey, being his first appearance on that stage (Neville MS Diary)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Shuter; Smith-Clarke; Johnson-Dyer; Others-Dunstall, Gibson, Perry, Davis, Dibdin, DuBellamy, Gardner, Bennet, Morgan, Barrington, R. Smith, Holtom, Cushing, Legg, Redman, Wignell, Baker, Mrs DuBellamy, Miss Pearce, Miss Mills, Miss Ford; With additional Reinforcements of Mr Bayes's New Rais'd Troops-; a New Occasional Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Shuter
Role: Smith Actor: Clarke
Role: Johnson Actor: Dyer
Role: Others Actor: Dunstall, Gibson, Perry, Davis, Dibdin, DuBellamy, Gardner, Bennet, Morgan, Barrington, R. Smith, Holtom, Cushing, Legg, Redman, Wignell, Baker, Mrs DuBellamy, Miss Pearce, Miss Mills, Miss Ford
Role: With additional Reinforcements of Mr Bayes's New R Actor:
Role: a New Occasional Prologue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Female Wits; or, The Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal Author(s): W.M.
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Rehearsal; or, Bayes in Petticoats Author(s): Katherine Clive

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: Doctor-Dunstall; Sir Jasper-Massey, 1st appearance that stage; Leander-R. Smith; James-Quick; Harry-Holtom; Charlotte-Miss Helme; Dorcas-Mrs Green.
Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Massey, 1st appearance that stage
Role: Leander Actor: R. Smith
Role: James Actor: Quick
Role: Harry Actor: Holtom
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Helme
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

493
16 September 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Mrs Thompson was Miss Poitier.] Receipts: #108 7s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserved

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Powel, 3rd appearance that stage; Priuli-Gibson; Renault-Hull; Duke-Morris; Pierre-Bensley; Bedamar-Perry; Elliot-Mozeen; Spinoza-Wignell; Theodore-R Smith; Officer-Gardner; Belvidera-Mrs Bellamy; Laura-Mrs Mattocks; Pastora-Mrs Thompson.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Powel, 3rd appearance that stage
Role: Priuli Actor: Gibson
Role: Renault Actor: Hull
Role: Duke Actor: Morris
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Bedamar Actor: Perry
Role: Elliot Actor: Mozeen
Role: Spinoza Actor: Wignell
Role: Theodore Actor: R Smith
Role: Officer Actor: Gardner
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Thompson.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserved Author(s): Thomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Performance Comment: Damon-Mattocks; Palaemon-DuBellamy; Laura-Mrs Mattocks; Pastora-Mrs Thompson.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mattocks
Role: Palaemon Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Thompson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Chaplet Author(s): Moses MendezWilliam Boyce
Related Work: Harlequin's Chaplet Author(s): James WildThomas Shaw

Dance: End: A Serious Dance-Miss Capon. See17670427. Apprentice to Fishar

Performance Comment: See17670427. Apprentice to Fishar.

494
19 September 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #89 5s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Busy Body-Woodward; Sir George-Smith; Charles-Clarke; Sir Francis-Shuter; Sir Jealous-Dunstall; Whisper-R. Smith; Scentwell-Miss Pearce; Isabinda-Mrs Mattocks; Patch-Mrs Pitt; Miranda-Miss Macklin.
Cast
Role: Busy Body Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir George Actor: Smith
Role: Charles Actor: Clarke
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Dunstall
Role: Whisper Actor: R. Smith
Role: Scentwell Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda

Performance Comment: Perseus-Mattocks; Andromeda-Mrs Baker; Cepheus-Legg; Cassiope-Mrs Lampe; Mercury-Baker; Magician-Dibdin; Harlequin-Miles; Hussar-Weller; Petit Maitre-Dyer; Hussar's Servant-Cushing; Valet de Chambre-Holtom; Colombine-Mrs Dyer; Dance-Arnauld, Miss Valois.
Cast
Role: Perseus Actor: Mattocks
Role: Andromeda Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Cepheus Actor: Legg
Role: Cassiope Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Magician Actor: Dibdin
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Hussar Actor: Weller
Role: Petit Maitre Actor: Dyer
Role: Hussar's Servant Actor: Cushing
Role: Valet de Chambre Actor: Holtom
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Dance Actor: Arnauld, Miss Valois.
Related Works
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): Lewis TheobaldCharles DibdinJames Messink
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda: With the Rape of Colombine; or, The Flying Lovers Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn WeaverRoger

495
21 September 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #181 1s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Smith; King-Clarke; Gonzalez-Gibson; Heli-Hull; Selim-Davis; Almeria-Miss Macklin; Alonzo-Gardner; Perez-R. Smith; Garcia-Perry; Leonora-Mrs Barrington; Zara-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Clarke
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Gibson
Role: Heli Actor: Hull
Role: Selim Actor: Davis
Role: Almeria Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Gardner
Role: Perez Actor: R. Smith
Role: Garcia Actor: Perry
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: Love a-la-Mode

Performance Comment: Sir Callaghan-Shuter; Groom-Woodward; Sir Theodore-Dunstall; Beau Mordecai-Quick; Lady-Miss Macklin; Sir Archy-Macklin.
Cast
Role: Sir Callaghan Actor: Shuter
Role: Groom Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir Theodore Actor: Dunstall
Role: Beau Mordecai Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Sir Archy Actor: Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: Love a-la-mode Author(s): Charles Macklin

Dance: End: The Irish Lilt-Aldridge, 1st appearance there, Sga Manesiere

496
07 October 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Read the two last acts of the Merchant of Venice, which I had not time to read last night (Neville MS Diary). Receipts: #108 4s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The English Merchant

Performance Comment: As17671005.
Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Shuter
Role: Spatter Actor: Woodward
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bensley
Role: Owen Actor: Gibson
Role: La France Actor: Quick
Role: Douglas Actor: Powell
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: Edgar; or, The English Merchant Author(s): Thomas Rymer

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Performance Comment: As17671005, but Others-R. Smith, _DuBellamy (playbill), although $DuBellamy remains in Public Advertiser.
Cast
Role: Others Actor: R. Smith, _DuBellamy
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Dances Actor: LaRiviere, Arnauld, Miss Valois, Fishar.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Dr Faustus Author(s): Samuel Arnold

497
16 October 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: At 5 went into the Pit to see Mrs Yates' first appearance on that stage....Hastings for the first time by Powell, but I like Barry better in that character....Mrs Bellamy always excelled in the character of Alicia. Jane Shore by Mrs Yates who far surpasses Mrs Dancer in that character...Woodward is the best Fine Gentleman [in the farce] I ever saw. Drunken man very well by Dunstall (Neville MS Diary). Receipts: #189 12s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-Powell,1st time; Shore-Bensley,1st time; Catesby-Perry; Ratcliffe-Davis; Gloster-Clarke; Belmour-Gibson; Derby-R. Smith; Alicia-Mrs Bellamy; Jane Shore-Mrs Yates, 1st time on that stage.
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Powell,1st time
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley,1st time
Role: Catesby Actor: Perry
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Davis
Role: Gloster Actor: Clarke
Role: Belmour Actor: Gibson
Role: Derby Actor: R. Smith
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Yates, 1st time on that stage.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: Fine Gentleman-Woodward; Old Man, Lord Chalkstone-Shuter; Aesop-Wignel; Mercury-DuBellamy; Charon-Bates; Frenchman-A Gentleman; Drunken Man-Dunstall; Bowman-Davis; Fine Lady-Mrs Green.
Cast
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Woodward
Role: Lord Chalkstone Actor: Shuter
Role: Aesop Actor: Wignel
Role: Mercury Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Charon Actor: Bates
Role: Frenchman Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Dunstall
Role: Bowman Actor: Davis
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Green.
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: IV: The Merry Sailors, as17671009; End: A New Pantomime Dance-Fishar, Sga Manesiere

498
30 October 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #98 1s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Smith; 1st Spirit-Hull; Elder Brother-Clarke; Younger Brother-Perry; 2nd Spirit-R. Smith; Lady-Mrs Bellamy; Bacchanals-Mahoon, DuBellamy, Dibdin; Bacchants-Mrs Pinto, Mrs DuBellamy; Euphrosyne-Mrs Thompson; Sabrina, The Pastoral Nymph, the Song of Sweet Echo-Mrs Pinto; Chorusses-Legg, Baker, Ryley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones; Dances-Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Mrs Bulkley, Miss Valois.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Smith
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Hull
Role: Elder Brother Actor: Clarke
Role: Younger Brother Actor: Perry
Role: 2nd Spirit Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Mahoon, DuBellamy, Dibdin
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Pinto, Mrs DuBellamy
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: the Song of Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Pinto
Role: Chorusses Actor: Legg, Baker, Ryley, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones
Role: Dances Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere, Mrs Bulkley, Miss Valois.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Afterpiece Title: The Royal Chace

Performance Comment: As17671026.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Miles
Role: Chasseur Royale Actor: Mahoon
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Doctor Actor: Weller
Role: Chasseur Royal Actor: Mahoon
Role: Pluto Actor: Rayner
Role: Neptune Actor: Petro
Role: Pan Actor: Curtat
Role: Hercules Actor: Dumai
Role: Apollo Actor: King
Role: Mars Actor: Hussey
Role: Arial Spirits Actor: Arnauld, Miss Valois
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Merlin Actor: Legg
Role: Shepherd Actor: Dibdin
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker
Role: Pierrot Actor: Morris.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Harlequin Skeleton Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Royal Chace; or, Merlin's Cave Author(s): Edward Phillips

499
04 November 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Never performed before. Written by Milton, the Music entirely New (playbill). Music by William Jackson (Wyndham, Annals of Covent Garden, I, 178). As condolence on Death of Duke of York (Genest, V, 186). Paid for licensing Lycidas #1 1s. (Account Book). Receipts: #251 11s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Bajazet-Powell, 1st time; Tamerlane-Smith, 1st time; Axalla-Perry; Dervise-Hull; Moneses-Bensley; Omar-Morris; Stratocles-Gardner; Hali-Davis; Prince of Tannais-R. Smith; Selima-Mrs Mattocks; Arpasia-Mrs LaRoche, 1st appearance any stage; The Usual Prologue-Bensley; and the Original Song, To Thee O Gentle Sleep-DuBellamy.
Cast
Role: Bajazet Actor: Powell, 1st time
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Smith, 1st time
Role: Axalla Actor: Perry
Role: Dervise Actor: Hull
Role: Moneses Actor: Bensley
Role: Omar Actor: Morris
Role: Stratocles Actor: Gardner
Role: Hali Actor: Davis
Role: Prince of Tannais Actor: R. Smith
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs LaRoche, 1st appearance any stage
Role: The Usual Prologue Actor: Bensley
Role: To Thee O Gentle Sleep Actor: DuBellamy.
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: Lycidas

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Raworth, DuBellamy, Baker, Legg, Dibdin, Rennaldson, Ward, Webbe, Riley, Cotes, Parsons, Johnston, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones, Mrs Pinto.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Raworth, DuBellamy, Baker, Legg, Dibdin, Rennaldson, Ward, Webbe, Riley, Cotes, Parsons, Johnston, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones, Mrs Pinto.
Related Works
Related Work: Lycidas Author(s): William Jackson

500
07 November 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: A New Comedy in 2 Acts [by George Colman] never perform'd before. [Reviewed, not too favorably in Monitor No IV, (14 Nov. 1767).] Receipts: #192 7s. Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Smith; King Henry-Gibson; Catesby-Davis; Ratcliff-Bennet; Stanley-Gardner; Norfolk-Perry; Richmond-Clarke; Buckingham-Hull; Prince Edward-Miss Valois; Duke of York-Miss Besford; Tressel-Dyer; Lord Mayor-Wignel; Lieut-R. Smith; Lady Anne-Mrs Lessingham, 1st time; Duchess of York-Mrs Vincent; Queen-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Catesby Actor: Davis
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Stanley Actor: Gardner
Role: Norfolk Actor: Perry
Role: Richmond Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Hull
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Besford
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Wignel
Role: Lieut Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Lessingham, 1st time
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Oxonian in Town

Performance Comment: Parts-Woodward, Bensley, Barrington, DuBellamy, Cushing, Mahoon, Quick, Wignell, Miss Ogilvie, Mrs Stephens, Miss Pierce, Miss Mills, Mrs Mattocks; Prologue-; Epilogue-. Careless-Woodward; Knowell-Bensley; Rook-DuBellamy; Shark-Mahoon; MacShuffle-Barrington; Postboy-Quick; Lucy-Mrs Mattocks; Waiter-Cushing; Slap-Wignell; Ladies of Pleasure-Miss Ogilvie, Miss Mills, Miss Pearce, Mrs Stephens (Genest, V, 186, and 1770 ed.); Prologue-Woodward (in character of a Gentleman-Commoner); Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks (Edition of 1770).
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Woodward, Bensley, Barrington, DuBellamy, Cushing, Mahoon, Quick, Wignell, Miss Ogilvie, Mrs Stephens, Miss Pierce, Miss Mills, Mrs Mattocks
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: . Careless-Woodward
Role: Careless Actor: Woodward
Role: Knowell Actor: Bensley
Role: Rook Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Shark Actor: Mahoon
Role: MacShuffle Actor: Barrington
Role: Postboy Actor: Quick
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Waiter Actor: Cushing
Role: Slap Actor: Wignell
Role: Ladies of Pleasure Actor: Miss Ogilvie, Miss Mills, Miss Pearce, Mrs Stephens
Role: Prologue Actor: Woodward
Role: in character of a Gentleman Actor: Commoner
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks

Dance: End: A New Comic Dance, as17671021

Cast
Role: A Minuet Actor: Fishar, Miss Capon
Role: Double Hornpipe Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere.