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651
26 September 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Smith 1 night extra playing at Covent Garden [on 21 Sept.] #2 12s. 6d.; Lampmen #4 10s.; Supernumeraries #5 5s. [Afterpiece in place of The Padlock, announced on playbill of 24 Sept.] Receipts: #148 2s. 6d. (111.6.0; 36.12.0; 0.4.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King; Orlando-Brereton; Duke Senior-Hurst; Duke Frederick-Chaplin; Oliver-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Davies; Corin-Waldron; Jaques de Bois-Lamash; Silvius-R. Palmer; William-Burton; Le Beau-Philimore; Charles-Wrighten; Adam-Moody; Jaques-Palmer; Caelia-Mrs Sharp; Phoebe-Miss Kirby; Audrey-Mrs Bradshaw; Rosalind-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Orlando Actor: Brereton
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Hurst
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Chaplin
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Davies
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Lamash
Role: Silvius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Le Beau Actor: Philimore
Role: Charles Actor: Wrighten
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Younge.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17780917.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Webster
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, Lamash
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Gaudry
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Farrell.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: End I: comic dance, The Cow@keeper-Master Mills, Miss Grimaldi

Song: Afterpiece: As17780917; V: song-Miss Abrams

652
29 September 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #157 4s. 6d. (122.18.0; 34.6.6; 0.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of King Henry The Fourth

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

Performance Comment: Leander-Vernon; Don Diego-Bannister; Mungo-Quick (of cg); Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Miss Brown (of cg).
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Quick
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Brown
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Dance: End IV: The Irish Fair-the Miss Stageldoirs

653
01 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Account-Book, 22 Sept.: Paid Renters' Interest #8 [this paid daily]. Receipts: #158 2s. (129.17; 26.16; 1.9)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hastings

Performance Comment: Edgar Atheling-Henderson; Earl Edwin-Palmer; Earl Waltheof-Brereton; Earl of Northumberland-Aickin; Earl of Mercia-Norris; Siffric-R. Palmer; Raymond-Wrighten; Reginald-Chaplin; Duncan-Chambers; Harold-Bensley; Matilda-Miss Younge; Sabina-Mrs Colles; Edwina-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Edgar Atheling Actor: Henderson
Role: Earl Edwin Actor: Palmer
Role: Earl Waltheof Actor: Brereton
Role: Earl of Northumberland Actor: Aickin
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Norris
Role: Siffric Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Raymond Actor: Wrighten
Role: Reginald Actor: Chaplin
Role: Duncan Actor: Chambers
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: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Mercury-Davies; Snip-Parsons; Simon-Moody; Gasconade-Baddeley; Corporal Bounce-Carpenter; Abram-Waldron; Justice-Wrighten; Forge-Griffiths; Bogg-Holcroft; Taffy-Burton; Old Woman-Mr Davies [i.e. doubled Mercury]; Mrs Snip-Mrs Bradshaw; Sukey Chitterlin-Mrs Davies; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Carpenter
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Justice Actor: Wrighten
Role: Forge Actor: Griffiths
Role: Bogg Actor: Holcroft
Role: Taffy Actor: Burton
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Davies
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

654
08 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Afterpiece: With Alterations and Additions; to conclude with a grand View of Greenwich Hospital, designed by DeLoutherbourg. [This was included in all subsequent performances. Miss Farren was from the hay. And see cg, 23 Sept.] Receipts: #190 4s. [161.6; 28.14; 0.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Belcour-King; Stockwell-Aickin; Major O'Flaherty-Moody; Captain Dudley-Packer; Charles Dudley-Brereton; Fulmer-Baddeley; Varland-Parsons; Lady Rusport-Mrs Hopkins; Louisa Dudley (1st time)-Mrs Brereton; Housekeeper-Mrs Bradshaw; Lucy-Mrs Love; Mrs Fulmer-Miss Sherry; Charlotte Rusport-Miss Farren (1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: King
Role: Stockwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Dudley Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Brereton
Role: Fulmer Actor: Baddeley
Role: Varland Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Housekeeper Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Queen Mab

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Pantaloon-Grimaldi; Clod-Carpenter; Silvio-Burton; Meagre-R. Palmer; Fat Cook-Griffiths; Watchman-Holcroft; Farmer-Chaplin; Queen Mab-Miss Abrams; Colombine-Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
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: End II: The Power of Love The Force of Love, as17781003

655
15 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; M. ENT 2, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (also attributed to Richard Tickell). Prologue by Richard Tickell (London Chronicle, 23 Oct.). Text 1st published probably by T. Lowndes, 1795]: To conclude with a perspective Representation of the Grand Camp at Cox-Heathv [near Maidstone, Kent, where a military encampment had been in existence for several months], from a View taken by DeLoutherbourg and executed under his direction. [This was included in all subsequent performances.] With a New Overture and other Music [by Thomas Linley Sen.]. New Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Account-Book, 16 Oct.: Paid Supernumeraries & Soldiers for Camp #35 5s. 6d. Receipts: #266 0s. 6d. (258.16.0; 6.18.0; 0.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Braganza

Performance Comment: Velasquez-Smith; Almada-Aickin; Ribiro-Palmer; Mendoza-Farren; Lemos-Chaplin; Corea-Hurst; Roderic-Wright; Mello-R. Palmer; Pizarro-Davies; Ramirez-Packer; Antonio-Wrighten; Ferdinand-Griffiths; Duke of Braganza-Brereton; Ines-Mrs Johnston; Dutchess of Braganza-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Velasquez Actor: Smith
Role: Almada Actor: Aickin
Role: Ribiro Actor: Palmer
Role: Mendoza Actor: Farren
Role: Lemos Actor: Chaplin
Role: Corea Actor: Hurst
Role: Roderic Actor: Wright
Role: Mello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Pizarro Actor: Davies
Role: Ramirez Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wrighten
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Griffiths
Role: Duke of Braganza Actor: Brereton
Role: Ines Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Dutchess of Braganza Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Braganza Author(s): Robert Jephson

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Webster, Moody, Parsons, Bannister, Baddeley, Carpenter, Wrighten, Burton, Fawcett, Dodd; Mrs Robinson, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Farren, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Walpole. Prologue-Palmer; [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the first 46 performances, except on 9, 10, 17, 18 Nov. (see17790209).] [Cast from Morning Chronicle, 16 Oct.: Corporal [later called William]-Webster; O'Daub-Moody; Gage-Parsons; Serjeant-Bannister; Mons Bluard-Baddeley; Recruits-Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin; Countrymen-Wrighten, Burton, Waldron; Sir Charles Plume [later called Sir Harry Bouquet]-Dodd; Commander@in@Chief at the Camp-Farren; Officers of Regiments-R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny; Lady Plume-Mrs Robinson; Lady Gorget-Mrs Cuyler; Lady Sash-Miss Farren; Countrywomen-Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby; Nell-Mrs Wrighten; Nancy-Miss Walpole.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

656
16 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of Romeo and Juliet, announced on playbill of 15 Oct.] The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15 [see 7 May 1779]. Receipts: #224 7s. 6d. (190.17.0; 33.2.6; 0.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17780919, but Horatio (1st time)-Davies; Rosencraus-R. Palmer; Player King-Hurst; Bernardo-Philimore.
Cast
Role: Horatio Actor: Davies
Role: Rosencraus Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Player King Actor: Hurst
Role: Bernardo Actor: Philimore.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Henderson
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Lamash
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lucianus Actor: Waldron
Role: Messenger Actor: Wright
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Ghost Actor: Palmer
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: As17781015.
Cast
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

657
16 October 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: In Act IV of mainpiece the Procession from the Abbeyv at the Coronation of Anne Bullenv. [Abergavenny is not listed in playbill, but is referred to in review of the performance in Morning Chronicle, 28 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Eighth

Performance Comment: King Henry-Clarke; Buckingham-Wroughton; Crammer-Hull; Lord Chamberlain-Lee Lewes; Cromwell-Farren; Gardiner-Wilson; Lord Sands-Quick; Norfolk-Peile; Suffolk-Booth; Abergavenny-R.? Smith; Cardinal Wolsey-Digges; Anne Bullen-Mrs Morton; Patience (with a song)-Mrs Farrell; Queen Catherine-Miss Younge (of dl).
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Wroughton
Role: Crammer Actor: Hull
Role: Lord Chamberlain Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Cromwell Actor: Farren
Role: Gardiner Actor: Wilson
Role: Lord Sands Actor: Quick
Role: Norfolk Actor: Peile
Role: Suffolk Actor: Booth
Role: Abergavenny Actor: R.? Smith
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Digges
Role: Anne Bullen Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Patience Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Queen Catherine Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Medley

Performance Comment: As17781014.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Garland, Rayner, Delpini, Messink, Cushing, Thompson, Stevens, Ledger, Brunsdon, Wewitzer, Jones, Mahon, Baker, Painter, R.? Smith, Miss Matthews, Miss Ross, Mrs White, Sga Tinte.
Related Works
Related Work: Bacchus Festival; or, A New Medley Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Triumphant Widow; or, The Medley of Humours Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): Lewis TheobaldCharles DibdinJames Messink
Related Work: The Medley; or, Hippisley's Drunken Man Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJ.C. Pepusch

Dance: I: The Banquet, with Dancing-Dagueville, Sga Tinte

Related Works
Related Work: Feudal Times; or, The Banquet Gallery Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly

658
26 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #224 6s. 6d. (198.0.0; 25.11.6; 0.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Richard-Smith; Richmond-Palmer; Buckingham-Aickin; Tressel-Davies; Lord Stanley-Chaplin; Norfolk-Hurst; Catesby-Packer; Ratcliffe-Wright; Lieutenant-R. Palmer; Prince Edward-Miss Field; Duke of York-Master Pulley; King Henry-Bensley; Lady Anne-Mrs Robinson; Dutchess of York-Mrs Johnston; Queen-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Smith
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Tressel Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Chaplin
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Wright
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Field
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Pulley
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
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 Camp

Performance Comment: As17781015.
Cast
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

659
28 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #209 2s. 6d. (186.10.0; 21.17.0; 0.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Performance Comment: Kitely-Smith; Old Knowell-Aickin; Young Knowell-Brereton; Wellbred-Farren; Master Stephen-Dodd; Brainworm-Baddeley; Justice Clement-Parsons; Downright-Hurst; Cob-Moody; Master Mathew-Burton; Cash-R. Palmer; Formal-Wright; Captain Bobadil-Henderson; Bridget-Mrs Brereton; Tib-Mrs Bradshaw; Mrs Kitely-Mrs Baddeley.
Cast
Role: Kitely Actor: Smith
Role: Old Knowell Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Knowell Actor: Brereton
Role: Wellbred Actor: Farren
Role: Master Stephen Actor: Dodd
Role: Brainworm Actor: Baddeley
Role: Justice Clement Actor: Parsons
Role: Downright Actor: Hurst
Role: Cob Actor: Moody
Role: Master Mathew Actor: Burton
Role: Cash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Formal Actor: Wright
Role: Captain Bobadil Actor: Henderson
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Tib Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Kitely Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: As17781015.
Cast
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

660
08 December 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #96 14s. (77.9.0; 18.13.6; 0.11.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fathers

Performance Comment: As17781130, but Mrs Boncour-Miss Sherry.
Cast
Role: Mrs Boncour Actor: Miss Sherry.
Role: Sir George Boncour Actor: King
Role: Young Kennel Actor: Dodd
Role: Mr Boncour Actor: Bensley
Role: Old Valence Actor: Parsons
Role: Old Kennel Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Valence Actor: Whitfield
Role: Young Boncour Actor: Webster
Role: Miss Valence Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Miss Boncour Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: The Fathers; or, The Good Natur'd Man Author(s): Henry FieldingMichael Arne
Related Work: Father's Own Son Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Like Father, Like Son; or, The Mistaken Brothers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: Lucius Junius Brutus, Father of His Country Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The Injured Lovers; or, The Ambitious Father Author(s): William Mountfort
Related Work: The Rival Father; or, The Death of Achilles Author(s): William Hatchett
Related Work: The Roman Father Author(s): William Whitehead
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Choleric Fathers Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Birth of Merlin; or, The Childe hath found his Father Author(s): William Rowley

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: As17781001, but Forge-Burton; Taffy-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Taffy Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Mercury Actor: Davies
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Carpenter
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Justice Actor: Wrighten
Role: Bogg Actor: Holcroft
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Davies
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

661
10 December 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #254 14s. 6d. (240.16.0; 13.15.0; 0.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: As17781006, but Careless-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: R. Palmer.
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: Trip Actor: Lamash
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Brereton
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: The Camp

Performance Comment: As17781125.
Cast
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Keeffe
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

Song: As17781029

662
11 December 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. Receipts: #131 13s. 6d. (98.4.0; 32.13.6; 0.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Smith; Aimwell (1st time)-Brereton; Foigard-Moody; Bonniface (1st time)-Baddeley; Sir Charles Freeman-R. Palmer; Sullen-Hurst; Gibbet-Wright; Scrub-Yates; Cherry-Miss Pope; Dorinda (1st time)-Mrs Keeffe; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Johnston; Gipsy-Mrs Davies; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Bulkley (of cg).
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Smith
Role: Aimwell Actor: Brereton
Role: Foigard Actor: Moody
Role: Bonniface Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sullen Actor: Hurst
Role: Gibbet Actor: Wright
Role: Scrub Actor: Yates
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Keeffe
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Gipsy Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Bulkley
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 Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17780919.
Cast
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End I afterpiece: As17780919; End IV: new dance, The Coopers-Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Sga Crespi

Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: Henry VIII Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: King Henry the Vth; or, The Conquest of France by the English Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: Henry VII; or, The Popish Impostor Author(s): Charles Macklin
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History of Henry the Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry V Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry The Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry the Third of France Stabb'd by a Fryer: With the Fall of the Duke of Guise Author(s): Thomas Shipman
Related Work: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Henry the Second; or, The Fall of Rosamond Author(s): William HawkinsThomas Hull
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Misery of Civil War Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
Related Work: The Conspiracy Discover'd; or, French Policy Defeated Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare

663
21 December 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Afterpiece: Not acted these 3 years. Receipts: #157 13s. (120.18; 34.17; 1.18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Trip To Scarborough

Performance Comment: Loveless-Smith; Young Fashion-Palmer; Sir Tunbelly Clumsey-Moody; Col. Townly-Brereton; Probe-Parsons; Lory-Baddeley; Lord Foppington-Dodd; Berinthia-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character); Amanda-Mrs Robinson; Nurse-Mrs Bradshaw; Mrs Coupler-Mrs Booth; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Abington; Edition of 1781 (G. Wilkie) adds: La Varole-Burton; Shoemaker-Carpenter; Hosier-Norris; Jeweller-Lamash.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Smith
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Moody
Role: Townly Actor: Brereton
Role: Probe Actor: Parsons
Role: Lory Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Dodd
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Mrs Coupler Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: La Varole Actor: Burton
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Carpenter
Role: Hosier Actor: Norris
Role: Jeweller Actor: Lamash.

Afterpiece Title: A Peep behind the Curtain

Performance Comment: Glib-King; Old Shepherd-Dodd; Sir Macaroni Virtu-Lamash; Patent-Packer; Sir Toby Fuz-Hurst; Wilson-R. Palmer; Mirvan-Norris; Carpenter-Carpenter [sic]; Prompter-Wright; Orpheus-Vernon; Rhodope-Mrs Wrighten; Miss Fuz-Mrs Davies; Lady Fuz-Mrs Hopkins; other parts-Philimore, Nash, Fawcett, Chaplin, Holcroft, Kenny, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw.
Cast
Role: Glib Actor: King
Role: Old Shepherd Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Macaroni Virtu Actor: Lamash
Role: Patent Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Toby Fuz Actor: Hurst
Role: Wilson Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mirvan Actor: Norris
Role: Carpenter Actor: Carpenter
Role: Prompter Actor: Wright
Role: Orpheus Actor: Vernon
Role: Rhodope Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Fuz Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lady Fuz Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: other parts Actor: Philimore, Nash, Fawcett, Chaplin, Holcroft, Kenny, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw.
Related Works
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick

664
26 December 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylonv

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Wroughton; Clytus-Clarke; Lysimachus-Whitfield; Hephestion-Robson; Cassander-Fearon; Polyperchon-Booth; Aristander-L'Estrange; Perdiccas-Thompson; Thessalus-R.? Smith; Eumenes-Egan; Roxana-Mrs Jackson; Sysigambis-Mrs Poussin; Parisatis-Mrs Morton; Statira-Mrs Hartley.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Wroughton
Role: Clytus Actor: Clarke
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hephestion Actor: Robson
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Booth
Role: Aristander Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Thompson
Role: Thessalus Actor: R.? Smith
Role: Eumenes Actor: Egan
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Hartley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Godfrey FingerDaniel Purcell
Related Work: Alexander the Great; or, The Conquest of Persia Author(s): James D'Egville Krazinsky Miller
Related Work: The Amazon Queen; or, The Amours of Thalestris to Alexander the Great Author(s): John Weston

Afterpiece Title: The Invasion

Performance Comment: As17781104.
Cast
Role: Sir John Evergreen Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Evergreen Actor: Whitfield
Role: Beaufort Actor: Mahon
Role: Drill Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tattoo Actor: Brunsdon
Role: Roger Actor: Egan
Role: Cameleon Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Brussels Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Lady Catherine Rouge Actor: Mrs Green
Related Works
Related Work: The Invasion; or, A Trip to Brighthelmstone Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: The History of Charles the Eighth of France; or, The Invasion of Naples by the French Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

665
13 January 1779 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lady's Last Stake

Performance Comment: Lord Wronglove-Wroughton; Sir Friendly Moral-Hull; Brush-Booth; Surgeon-Fearon; Snug-Jones; Stranger-R? Smith; Lord George Brilliant-Lewis; Lady Wronglove-Mrs Jackson; Lady Gentle-Mrs Bulkley; Miss Notable-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Hartshorn-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Conquest-Mrs Lessingham.
Cast
Role: Lord Wronglove Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Friendly Moral Actor: Hull
Role: Brush Actor: Booth
Role: Surgeon Actor: Fearon
Role: Snug Actor: Jones
Role: Stranger Actor: R? Smith
Role: Lord George Brilliant Actor: Lewis
Role: Lady Wronglove Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Lady Gentle Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Miss Notable Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Hartshorn Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Conquest Actor: Mrs Lessingham.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lady's Last Stake, or, The Wife's Resentment Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Performance Comment: As17790111.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: _Rayner.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Keel Actor: Wilson
Role: Scaramouche Actor: Delpini
Role: French Officer Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Watchman Actor: Mahon
Role: Pierrot Actor: Reinhold
Role: Feridon Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Pantaloon Actor:
Role: Mezetin Actor:
Role: Padmanada Actor:
Role: Lord Actor:
Role: O'Donnavan Actor:
Role: Oriel Actor:
Role: Custom@house Officer Actor:
Role: Centinel Actor:
Role: Landlord Actor:
Role: Gentlemen Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: The Touchstone; or, Harlequin Traveller Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Touchstone of Invention; or, The Soldier's Fortune Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Brownsmith

666
01 February 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of The Tempest, announced on playbill of 29 Jan.] Receipts: #158 12s. (152.4; 6.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Performance Comment: As17781031, but Francisco-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Francisco Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Don John Actor: Henderson
Role: Duke Actor: Packer
Role: Petruchio Actor: Aickin
Role: Antonio Actor: Parsons
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Antony Actor: Waldron
Role: Surgeon Actor: Wrighten
Role: Frederick Actor: Brereton
Role: 1st Constantia Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Niece Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: 2nd Constantia Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Lucky Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Chances Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Luckey Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: The Wonders of Derbyshire

Performance Comment: As17790127.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Gaudry, in place of _Bannister.

667
09 February 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #207 2s. 6d. (170.14.0; 35.16.0; 0.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Law Of Lombardy

Performance Comment: As17790208, but Officers-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Officers Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Paladore Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Bensley
Role: Lucio Actor: Farren
Role: Rinaldo Actor: Packer
Role: Ascanio Actor: Hurst
Role: Shepherd Actor: Wright
Role: Senator Actor: Chambers
Role: Foresters Actor: Wrighten, Fawcett
Role: Squire to Paladore Actor: Philimore
Role: Officer Actor: Burghall
Role: Bireno Actor: Henderson
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: The Law of Lombardy Author(s): Robert Jephson

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: As17781029, but Prologue-_[and thereafter].and thereafter].
Cast
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

668
13 March 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years [acted 6 Nov. 1776]. Receipts: #217 11s. 6d. (186.11.0; 30.10.6; 0.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamesters

Performance Comment: Wilding-King; Barnacle-Parsons; Nephew-Dodd; Dwindle-Waldron; Acreless-Chaplin; Little Stock-Fawcett; Sellaway-Lamash; Boxkeeper-Wright; Drawer-Nash; Page-Master Pulley; Hazard-Palmer; Penelope-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character); Mrs Wilding-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: Wilding Actor: King
Role: Barnacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Nephew Actor: Dodd
Role: Dwindle Actor: Waldron
Role: Acreless Actor: Chaplin
Role: Little Stock Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sellaway Actor: Lamash
Role: Boxkeeper Actor: Wright
Role: Drawer Actor: Nash
Role: Page Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Hazard Actor: Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Wilding Actor: Miss Younge.
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: A Monody

Performance Comment: As17790311 .
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Webster, Gaudry, A Young Lady
Role: Mr Honeycomb Actor: Parsons
Role: Scribble Actor: Dodd
Role: Ledger Actor: Wrighten
Role: Mrs Honeycomb Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Polly Honeycomb Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: A Monody Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.

Afterpiece Title: The Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: King-Aickin; Richard-R. Palmer; Lord Lurewell-Lamash; Joe (with a song)-Holcroft; Miller-Moody; Madge-Mrs Bradshaw; Kate-Mrs Davenett; Peggy-Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Aickin
Role: Richard Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Lamash
Role: Joe Actor: Holcroft
Role: Miller Actor: Moody
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The King and the Miller of Mansfield Author(s): Robert Dodsley

Song: II: a song-Gaudry

669
22 March 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Henderson. Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years [acted 8 June 1776]. Public Advertiser, 6 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Henderson, Buckingham-street, York Buildings. [Henderson's 1st appearance as King Lear was at Bath, 20 Feb. 1773.] Receipts: #259 9s. (162.9.0; 16.12.6; 0.13.6; tickets: 79.14.0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: King Lear-Henderson (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Gloster-Aickin; Bastard-Palmer; Kent (1st time)-Hurst; Albany-Packer; Cornwall-Wrighten; Burgundy-Norris; Gentleman Usher-Burton; Physician-Wright; Old Peasant-Waldron; Servant to Cornwall-R. Palmer; Curan-Fawcett; Captain of the Guards-Chaplin; Edgar-Webster; Goneril-Miss Sherry; Regan-Mrs Colles; Arante-Miss Kirby; Cordelia-Miss Younge.
Cast
Role: King Lear Actor: Henderson
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Bastard Actor: Palmer
Role: Kent Actor: Hurst
Role: Albany Actor: Packer
Role: Cornwall Actor: Wrighten
Role: Burgundy Actor: Norris
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Burton
Role: Physician Actor: Wright
Role: Old Peasant Actor: Waldron
Role: Servant to Cornwall Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Curan Actor: Fawcett
Role: Captain of the Guards Actor: Chaplin
Role: Edgar Actor: Webster
Role: Goneril Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Arante Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: As17790107.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Dodd
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Palmer
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
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

670
11 May 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wright and Butler, carpenter. Afterpiece: To conclude with the Scene of the Waterfallv, as it was originally performed. Public Advertiser, 5 May: Tickets to be had of Wright, No. 24, Bennet-street, Westminster; of Butler, next door to the Theatre. Receipts: #267 9s. 6d. (37.11.0; 13.8.6; 0.4.0; tickets: 216.6.0) (charge: #74 14s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: As17781222.
Cast
Role: Father Dominick Actor: Henderson
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Palmer
Role: Torrismond Actor: Brereton
Role: Raymond Actor: Aickin
Role: Bertran Actor: Farren
Role: Alphonso Actor: Packer
Role: Pedro Actor: Hurst
Role: Officers Actor: Philimore, Norris
Role: Gomez Actor: Yates
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Farren
Role: Teresa Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Elvira Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Performance Comment: Harlequin (for that night only)-A Young Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [unidentified]); Clown-Grimaldi (1st appearance in that character); Pantaloon-Burn; Lover-Burton; Drunken Valet-Griffiths; Scaramouch-R. Palmer; Country Girls-Mrs Colles, Miss Abrams; Colombine-Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Clown Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Burn
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Scaramouch Actor: R. Palmer
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

Dance: End II: Hornpipe-Wright

Song: As17790503

Cast
Role: ">i> Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: accompanied Actor: Parke.

671
17 May 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Fawcett and Sga Crespi. Morning Chronicle, 12 May: Tickets to be had of Fawcett, Craven Buildings, Drury-Lane; of Sga Crespi, No. 26, Poland-street, Oxford-street. Receipts: #194 3s. 6d. (32.8.0; 14.5.6; 0.10.0; tickets: 147.0.0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

Performance Comment: As17790423, but Cash-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Cash Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Cob Actor: Wright
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Mrs Kitely Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Kitely Actor: Smith
Role: Old Knowell Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Knowell Actor: Brereton
Role: Wellbred Actor: Farren
Role: Master Stephen Actor: Dodd
Role: Brainworm Actor: Baddeley
Role: Justice Clement Actor: Parsons
Role: Downright Actor: Hurst
Role: Master Mathew Actor: Burton
Role: Formal Actor: Wright
Role: Captain Bobadil Actor: Henderson
Role: Tib Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Related Works
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17780919.
Cast
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End I: Grand Dance, Chaconne (composed by Zuchelli)-Henry, Miss Armstrong, Sga Crespi; and a Minuet-Zuchelli, Sga Crespi; End I afterpiece: As17780919

672
01 June 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wood, Percey, Shade & Cameron. Tickets delivered by Lewis, Hodges, Gardner, and for Monday, the 31st of May, will be taken. MS annotation on Kemble playbill: "I believe this was the last time of Mr Henderson's acting at Drury Lane, except when he played Jaques in As You Like It for Mrs Robinson's Benefit, April 7, 1780. See October 18, 1779, Covent Garden Bills." Receipts: #301 6s. 6d. (19.14.0; 2.14.6; 0.14.0; tickets: 278.4.0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Second Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17780929, but Gloster-Master Benson.
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: Master Benson.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Aickin
Role: Archbishop of York Actor: Packer
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Clarence Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Farren
Role: Mowbray Actor: Hurst
Role: Hastings Actor: Wrighten
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: The Register Office

Performance Comment: Irishman-Moody; Captain LeBrush-Palmer; Gulwell-Packer; Scotchman-Parsons; Frenchman-Baddeley; Frankly-Norris; Harwood-Lamash; Lord Brilliant-R. Palmer; Williams-Wrighten; Margery Moorpout-Mrs Love; Maria-Miss Collett; Melpomene-Miss Stageldoir; Mrs Doggrel-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Moody
Role: Captain LeBrush Actor: Palmer
Role: Gulwell Actor: Packer
Role: Scotchman Actor: Parsons
Role: Frenchman Actor: Baddeley
Role: Frankly Actor: Norris
Role: Harwood Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Brilliant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Williams Actor: Wrighten
Role: Margery Moorpout Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Melpomene Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Mrs Doggrel Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Register Office Author(s): Joseph Reed

Dance: End IV: As17780919

673
04 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Performance Comment: As17790531, but Principal Parts-[Soldier-]+Stevens.+Stevens.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor:
Role: Soldier Actor:
Role: Caratach Actor: Digges
Role: Penius Actor: Aickin
Role: Suetonius Actor: Bensley
Role: Junius Actor: Lamash
Role: Demetrius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Judas Actor: Parsons
Role: Nennius Actor: Usher
Role: Macer Actor: Massey
Role: Regulus Actor: Webb
Role: Decius Actor: Davis
Role: Curius Actor: Egan
Role: Hengo Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Petillius Actor: Palmer
Role: Bonduca Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: 2nd Daughter Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Eldest Daughter Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: , Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Powell
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Tailors; A Tragedy for Warm Weather

Performance Comment: Master Tailors: Francisco-Parsons; Reginades-Kenny; Campbello-Webb; Flints: Abrahamides (the Chief)-Palmer; Isaacos-R. Palmer; Jackides-Jackson; Bernardo-Egan; Dungs: Zachariades-Gardner; Timotheus-Stevens; Tailors' Ladies: Tittilinda-Mrs Webb; Dorothea-Mrs Jewell; Tinderella-Mrs W. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Francisco Actor: Parsons
Role: Reginades Actor: Kenny
Role: Campbello Actor: Webb
Role: Abrahamides Actor: Palmer
Role: Isaacos Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Jackides Actor: Jackson
Role: Bernardo Actor: Egan
Role: Zachariades Actor: Gardner
Role: Timotheus Actor: Stevens
Role: Tittilinda Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Dorothea Actor: Mrs Jewell
Role: Tinderella Actor: Mrs W. Palmer.

Dance: As17790531

674
05 July 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [As afterpiece Public Advertiser erroneously announces Nature Will Prevail.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement

Performance Comment: As17790701.
Cast
Role: Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Parsons
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Melville Actor: Wood
Role: Spruce Actor: Lamash
Role: Crab Actor: Jackson
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Shuffle Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Harper
Related Works
Related Work: Summer Amusement; or, An Adventure at Margate Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsWilliam Augustus Miles

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycombe

Performance Comment: Mr Honeycombe-Parsons; Scribble-R. Palmer; Ledger-Gardner; Mrs Honeycombe-Mrs Webb; Nurse-Mrs Love; Polly Honeycombe-Mrs Hitchcock.
Cast
Role: Mr Honeycombe Actor: Parsons
Role: Scribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ledger Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Hitchcock.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: WithTwo New Dances-Master and Miss Byrn. [These were danced, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.

Performance Comment: [These were danced, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]

675
15 July 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Mrs Lloyd is identified in playbill of 18 Aug. She has "the name of Lloyd, but [is] better known by the name of Mrs C@@we (who played several parts at the military theatre of Boston in America about two years ago)" (Morning Post, 16 July).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

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

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Young Philpot-Palmer; Old Philpot-Parsons; Sir Jasper-Massey; Young Wilding-R. Palmer; Beaufort-Wood; Quildrive-Stevens; Dapper-Jackson; Maria-A Young Gentlewoman (1st appearance on any stage [Mrs Lloyd]).Mrs Lloyd]).
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Massey
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Wood
Role: Quildrive Actor: Stevens
Role: Dapper Actor: Jackson
Role: Maria Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally

Dance: As17790531