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Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [Prologue by Nicholas Rowe.] Receipts: #144 2s. 6d. (107.15.0; 33.10.0; 2.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Palmer; Moneses-Brereton; Axalla-Farren; Dervise-Packer; Omar-Wrighten; Stratocles-R. Palmer; Prince of Tanais-Phillimore; Zama-Wright; Mirvan-Norris; Haly-Chaplin; Bajazet-Smith; Selima-Mrs Sharp; Arpasia-Mrs Crawford; The usual Prologue-Farren.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Palmer
Role: Moneses Actor: Brereton
Role: Axalla Actor: Farren
Role: Dervise Actor: Packer
Role: Omar Actor: Wrighten
Role: Stratocles Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prince of Tanais Actor: Phillimore
Role: Zama Actor: Wright
Role: Mirvan Actor: Norris
Role: Haly Actor: Chaplin
Role: Bajazet Actor: Smith
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Crawford
Role: The usual Prologue Actor: Farren.
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: Fortunatus

Performance Comment: As17800919, but The other Characters-Griffiths, +Nash, +Helme, _Williams.
Cast
Role: The other Characters Actor:
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Baddeley
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Moody
Role: Freeman Actor: Farren
Role: Sackbut Actor: Wrighten
Role: Tradelove Actor: Fawcett
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Waldron
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Masked Lady Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett
Role: in Storming scene] Actor: Vernon, Gaudry.
Related Works
Related Work: Fortunatus Author(s): Henry Woodward

Song: IV: To thee oh gentle sleep!-Miss Wright

Performance Comment: -Miss Wright.
Cast
Role: ">i> Actor: Miss Wright.
Event Comment: Receipts: #131 11s. 6d. (97.18.0; 32.18.0; 0.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wonder

Performance Comment: Don Felix-Smith; Colonel Briton-Brereton; Don Lopez-Baddeley; Don Pedro-Parsons; Frederick-Packer; Gibby-Moody; Alguazile-Wrighten; Vasquez-R. Palmer; Lissardo-King; Flora-Miss Pope; Isabella-Mrs Sharp; Inis-Miss Kirby; Violante-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Don Felix Actor: Smith
Role: Colonel Briton Actor: Brereton
Role: Don Lopez Actor: Baddeley
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Parsons
Role: Frederick Actor: Packer
Role: Gibby Actor: Moody
Role: Alguazile Actor: Wrighten
Role: Vasquez Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lissardo Actor: King
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Crawford.
Related Works
Related Work: Wonders in the Sun, or, The Kingdom of the Birds Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Ramah Droog; or, Wine does Wonders Author(s): James CobbWilliam ReeveJoseph Mazzinghi
Related Work: The Bird in a Cage; or, Money Works Wonders! Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Honest Yorkshireman Author(s): Henry Carey

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Don Diego-Bannister; Mungo-Suett; Leander-Du-Bellamy; Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Miss Wright.
Cast
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Suett
Role: Leander Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Wright.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Event Comment: Receipts: #212 7s. (175.2.0; 37.2.6; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artaxerxes

Performance Comment: As17801111.
Cast
Role: Arbaces Actor: Miss Prudom
Role: Artaxerxes Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Rimenes Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Artabanes Actor: Vernon
Role: Semira Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Mandane Actor: A Young lady
Related Works
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): Apostolo ZenoAttilio AriostiPietro Pariati
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): J.A. HassePietro MetastasioRiccardo Broschi

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: As17801005, but Hatton-R. Palmer; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Hatton Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.
Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Receipts: #117 8s. 6d. (85.10.0; 30.14.6; 1.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artaxerxes

Performance Comment: As17801111.
Cast
Role: Arbaces Actor: Miss Prudom
Role: Artaxerxes Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Rimenes Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Artabanes Actor: Vernon
Role: Semira Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Mandane Actor: A Young lady
Related Works
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): Apostolo ZenoAttilio AriostiPietro Pariati
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): J.A. HassePietro MetastasioRiccardo Broschi

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: Young Wilding-Palmer; Old Wilding (1st time)-Aickin; Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Papillion-Burton; Miss Godfrey-Mrs Sharp; Kitty-Miss Kirby; Miss Grantham (1st time)-Mrs Brereton.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brereton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: The Lyar Author(s): Samuel Foote
Event Comment: Benefit for the Author [of mainpiece]. Receipts: #100 0s. 6d. (72.18.0; 26.7.0; 0.15.6; tickets: none listed) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Generous Impostor

Performance Comment: As17801122, but R. Palmer, Norris, Fawcett, Phillimore unassigned-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Glenville Actor: Palmer
Role: George Oldgrove Actor: Dodd
Role: Supple Actor: Bensley
Role: Holdfast Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Jacob Oldgrove Actor: Baddeley
Role: Harpin Actor: Burton
Role: Trimbush Actor: Vernon
Role: Mrs Courtly Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: R. Palmer, Norris, Fawcett, Phillimore
Related Works
Related Work: The Generous Impostor Author(s): Thomas Lewis O'Beirne

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: As17801114.
Cast
Role: Hatton Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: With the Grand Triumphal Entryv. Receipts: #156 5s. 6d. (117.0.0; 37.19.0; 1.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: or, The Rival Queens. Alexander-Smith; Cassander-Farren; Lysimachus-Brereton; Hephestian-R. Palmer; Polyperchon-Phillimore; Thessalus-Wright; Perdiccas-Chaplin; Eumenes-Norris; Aristander-Wrighten; Clytus-Bensley; Roxana-Mrs Ward; Parisatis-Mrs Sharp; Sisigambis-Mrs Johnston; Statira-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Farren
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Brereton
Role: Hephestian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Norris
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Crawford.
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 Lyar

Performance Comment: As17801118.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brereton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: The Lyar Author(s): Samuel Foote
Event Comment: Receipts: #122 12s. 6d. (91.18.0; 29.19.0; 0.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artaxerxes

Performance Comment: As17801111.
Cast
Role: Arbaces Actor: Miss Prudom
Role: Artaxerxes Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Rimenes Actor: Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Artabanes Actor: Vernon
Role: Semira Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Mandane Actor: A Young lady
Related Works
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): Apostolo ZenoAttilio AriostiPietro Pariati
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): J.A. HassePietro MetastasioRiccardo Broschi

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Wright; Snip-Parsons; Simon-Moody; Gasconade-Baddeley; Mercury-Fawcett; Corporal Bounce-Chaplin; Abram-Holcroft; Justice-Wrighten; Forge-Burton; Bogg-Phillimore; Taffy-R. Palmer; Old Woman-Mr Suett; Mrs Snip-Mrs Love; Sukey Chitterlin-Miss Collett; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Fawcett
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Chaplin
Role: Abram Actor: Holcroft
Role: Justice Actor: Wrighten
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Bogg Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taffy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne
Event Comment: Receipts: #133 17s. 6d. (100.17.0; 32.12.0; 0.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Smith; Macduff-Brereton; Duncan-Packer; Ross-Aickin; Malcolm-R. Palmer; Donalbain-Master Pulley; Banquo (1st time)-Farren; Hecate-Bannister; Witches-Parsons, Moody, Baddeley; Lady Macduff-Mrs Sharp; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Crawford (1st appearance in that character these 10 years).
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Smith
Role: Macduff Actor: Brereton
Role: Duncan Actor: Packer
Role: Ross Actor: Aickin
Role: Malcolm Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Banquo Actor: Farren
Role: Hecate Actor: Bannister
Role: Witches Actor: Parsons, Moody, Baddeley
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Crawford
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17801111.
Cast
Role: Quildrive Actor: Norris.
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Dodd
Role: Wilding Actor: Farren
Role: Beaufort Actor: Philimore
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Wright
Role: Dapper Actor: Holcroft
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Baddeley
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Farren.
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

Song: With the original Music composed by Matthew Locke, will full Chorusses and additional Accompaniments, -Bannister, Gaudry, Chaplin, Fawcett, Holcroft, Phillimore, Edwards, Miss Simson, Miss Kirby, Mrs Love, Mrs Booth, Mrs Smith, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Collett

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Related Work: Edward the Black Prince; or, The Battle of Poictiers Author(s): William Shirley
Related Work: The Battle of Poictiers; or, The English Prince Author(s): Rachael Hooper
Related Work: Musick; or, A Parley of Instruments Author(s): John Bannister
Related Work: Obi; or, Three-Finger'd Jack Author(s): John Fawcett
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Crisis; or, Love and Fear Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Duplicity Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Noble Peasant Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: The Choleric Fathers Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Seduction Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The School for Arrogance Author(s): Thomas HolcroftDestouches
Related Work: The Road to Ruin Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: Love’s Frailties; or, Precept against Practice Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Deserted Daughter Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Man of Ten Thousand Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Mask'd Friend Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Force of Ridicule Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding
Event Comment: [Mrs Hedges, who is identified by MS annotation on Kemble playbill, was from the hay.] Receipts: #115 8s. (86.1; 27.17; 1.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Smith; Aimwell-Brereton; Foigard-Moody; Bonniface-Aickin; Sir Charles Freeman-R. Palmer; Sullen-Wrighten; Gibbet-Wright; Scrub-Yates; Cherry-Miss Pope; Dorinda-Mrs Brereton; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Johnston; Gipsey-Miss Kirby; Mrs Sullen-A Lady (1st appearance on this stage [Mrs Hedges]).Mrs Hedges]).
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Smith
Role: Aimwell Actor: Brereton
Role: Foigard Actor: Moody
Role: Bonniface Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sullen Actor: Wrighten
Role: Gibbet Actor: Wright
Role: Scrub Actor: Yates
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Gipsey Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: A Lady
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: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: As17801201.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Snip Actor: Parsons
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Fawcett
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Chaplin
Role: Abram Actor: Holcroft
Role: Justice Actor: Wrighten
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Bogg Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taffy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
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Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

Dance: End IV: The Irish Fair, as17800930

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 14 years [not acted since 21 May 1764]. Paid Mrs Linley, Storekeeper and Inspector of Wardrobe #25. Receipts: #100 18s. 6d. (71.8.0; 28.6.6; 1.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: As17801227.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William JacksonJohn Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Dick-Bannister Jun.; Gargle-Wrighten; Simon-Suett; Watchman-Burton; Spouters-R. Palmer, Holcroft, Griffiths, Phillimore, Williams, Helme; Wingate (1st time)-Baddeley; Charlotte-Miss Kirby.
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Simon Actor: Suett
Role: Watchman Actor: Burton
Role: Spouters Actor: R. Palmer, Holcroft, Griffiths, Phillimore, Williams, Helme
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Kirby.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 8 years. [On playbill of 10 Feb.: On Monday...Jones's Tragedy of The Earl of Essex.] Receipts: #205 13s. (201.1; 4.12)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Essex; Or, The Unhappy Favorite

Performance Comment: Essex-Smith; Burleigh-Packer; Raleigh-R. Palmer; Lieutenant-Phillimore; Southampton-Brereton; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Hopkins; Nottingham-Miss Sherry; Rutland-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Smith
Role: Burleigh Actor: Packer
Role: Raleigh Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Southampton Actor: Brereton
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Nottingham Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Crawford.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph

Afterpiece Title: Robinson Crusoe

Performance Comment: As17810129.
Related Works
Related Work: Robinson Crusoe; or, Harlequin Friday Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.

Dance: As17810131

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Crawford. Part of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes. Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. Receipts: #277 0s. 6d. (128.7.0; 27.4.6; 1.4.0; tickets: 120.5.0) (charge: #68 8s. 1d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Crawford (1st appearance in that character); Priuli-Aickin; Renault-Packer; Bedamor-R. Palmer; Duke-Chaplin; Spinosa-Williams; Elliot-Phillimore; Officer-Griffiths; Pierre-Bensley; Belvidera-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Crawford
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Spinosa Actor: Williams
Role: Elliot Actor: Phillimore
Role: Officer Actor: Griffiths
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Crawford.
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Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: Whittle-Waldron; Sir Patrick O'Neale-Moody; Nephew-R. Palmer; Bates-Wrighten; Thomas-Burton; Kecksey-Dodd; Widow Brady (with an Epilogue song)-Mrs Crawford.
Cast
Role: Whittle Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Nephew Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bates Actor: Wrighten
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Crawford.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End: The Dutch Quaker, as17810312End I afterpiece: The Irish Fair, as17800930

Event Comment: Benefit for Hodson, author of Zoraida [who is named in the Account-Book, but not on the playbill; see 8 Feb. 1780]. Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Receipts: #92 19s. (60.3; 32.11; 0.5; tickets: none listed) (charge: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Brereton; Fryar Lawrence-Packer; Capulet-Aickin; Benvolio-Williams; Tibalt-R. Palmer; Prince-Norris; Paris-Phillimore; Peter-Burton; Apothecary-Waldron; Balthazar-Fawcett; Montague-Chaplin; Mercutio-Dodd; Lady Capulet-Mrs Johnston; Nurse-Mrs Love; Juliet-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Brereton
Role: Fryar Lawrence Actor: Packer
Role: Capulet Actor: Aickin
Role: Benvolio Actor: Williams
Role: Tibalt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prince Actor: Norris
Role: Paris Actor: Phillimore
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Apothecary Actor: Waldron
Role: Balthazar Actor: Fawcett
Role: Montague Actor: Chaplin
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dodd
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Farren
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 Critic

Performance Comment: As17810123.
Cast
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

Dance: I: a Masquerade, Dance-Henry, Miss Armstrong

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Related Work: The Masquerade: or, An Evening’s Intrigue Author(s): Benjamin Griffin
Related Work: The Wandering Jew; or, Love's Masquerade Author(s): Andrew Franklin

Song: Mainpiece: the Funeral Procession-; Vocal Parts-Gaudry, Edwards, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin, Shaw, Miss Field, Miss Collett, Miss Kirby, Mrs Granger, Mrs Booth, Mrs Smith, the Miss Stageldoirs, Miss Simson

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Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
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Event Comment: Benefit for Lamash, Holcroft, Miss Barnes & Miss Kirby. 1st piece: Not acted these 4 years. Receipts: #203 4s. (38.7.0; 25.4.6; 1.19.6; tickets: 137.13.0) (charge: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Quaker; Or, The Humours Of The Navy

Performance Comment: Commodore Flip-Moody; Captain Mizen-Dodd; Captain Worthy-Brereton; Lieut. Cribbage-Williams; Sir Charles Pleasant-R. Palmer; Rovewell-Lamash; Binnacle (1st time)-Holcroft; Hatchway (with a song)-Bannister; Arabella Zeal (1st time)-Miss Kirby; Belinda-Mrs Sharp; Dorcas Zeal-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Commodore Flip Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Mizen Actor: Dodd
Role: Captain Worthy Actor: Brereton
Role: Cribbage Actor: Williams
Role: Sir Charles Pleasant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lamash
Role: Binnacle Actor: Holcroft
Role: Hatchway Actor: Bannister
Role: Arabella Zeal Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Dorcas Zeal Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Charles DibdinPierre MonsignyPhillidor

Afterpiece Title: A Fete

Performance Comment: As17810425, but Blow high-_; Dance of Sailors-_; A Dance of Shepherds and Shepheresses-_; Hecate-_ SCENE I, as17810425; SCENE II, as17810425; SCENE III as SCENE IV on 25 Apr.; Dance of Anticks-_; SCENE IV. Teague's Journey to London through Coventry-Moody as17810507; The Butterfly, as17800921; SCENE THE LAST. How merrily we live, as17810425. The Butterfly, as17800921; SCENE THE LAST. How merrily we live, as17810425.
Related Works
Related Work: The Village Fete Author(s): Richard CumberlandWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17800926.
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Lamash
Role: Sandford Actor: Aickin
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brereton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dupe Author(s): Frances Sheridan
Related Work: The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man his Hobby Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Who's the Dupe? Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Dance: Scene IV: The Butterfly, as17800921

Song: End III: song-Miss Barnes (1st attempt on any stage); End 1st piece: the Grand Naval Review-; Rule Britannia-Gaudry, Edwards, Williams

Related Works
Related Work: King Edward the Third: With the Fall of Mortimer, Earl of March Author(s): John BancroftWilliam Mountfort
Related Work: Edward the Black Prince; or, The Battle of Poictiers Author(s): William Shirley
Related Work: The Battle of Poictiers; or, The English Prince Author(s): Rachael Hooper
Related Work: William and Nanny Author(s): Richard Josceline GoodenoughCarl Baumgarten
Related Work: The Usurper Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: The Change of Crowns Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: The Women's Conquest Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: The Six Days' Adventure; or, The New Utopia Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: The Man of Newmarket Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: Pompey the Great Author(s): Sir Charles Sedley Pierre CorneilleEdward FilmerSidney GodolphinCharles Sackville
Related Work: Pompey Author(s): Sir Charles Sedley Edward FilmerSidney GodolphinCharles Sackville
Related Work: The Unnatural Brother Author(s): Edward Filmer
Related Work: The Town-Shifts; or, The Suburb-Justice Author(s): Edward Revet
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Careless Lovers Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers; or, The Invisible Mistress Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
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Related Work: The English Lawyer Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: Titus Andronicus; or, The Rape of Lavinia Author(s): William ShakespeareEdward Ravenscroft
Event Comment: Benefit for Thompson, Nix, Mrs Booth & Miss Field. Public Advertiser, 5 May: Tickets to be had of Thompson, No. 7, Great Marlborough-street; of Nix, Mrs Booth and Miss Field, No. 8, Broad-court, Longacre. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same for rest of season]. Receipts: #180 3s. 6d. (29.15.0; 21.4.6; 0.1.0; tickets: 129.3.0) (charge: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymon

Performance Comment: As17800928, but Urganda-Miss Collett; Dorcas-Mrs Booth; Sylvia-Miss Field.
Cast
Role: Urganda Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Field.
Role: Cymon Actor: Vernon
Role: Merlin Actor: Bannister
Role: Dorus Actor: Parsons
Role: Daemon of Revenge Actor: Gaudry
Role: Damon Actor: Fawcett
Role: Dorilas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Linco Actor: Dodd
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss
Role: Shepherdesses Actor: Miss Kirby, Miss Simson
Related Works
Related Work: Cymon Author(s): David GarrickMichael Arne

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17800926.
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Lamash
Role: Sandford Actor: Aickin
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brereton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dupe Author(s): Frances Sheridan
Related Work: The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man his Hobby Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Who's the Dupe? Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Dance: End I afterpiece: The Irish Fair, as17800930

Entertainment: Monologue. End: Bucks have at ye all; or, The Picture of a Playhouse-R. Palmer

Performance Comment: End: Bucks have at ye all; or, The Picture of a Playhouse-R. Palmer.
Event Comment: Benefit for Burton and Harwood, prompter. Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years [not acted since 27 Oct. 1774]. Tickets delivered by the Miss Stageldoirs will be taken. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted. Receipts: #208 9s. 6d. (37.17.0; 26.6.6; 0.16.0; tickets: 143.10.0) (charge: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko; Or, The Royal Slave

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Bannister Jun. (1st appearance in that character); Blandford-Aickin; Governor-Farren; Capt. Driver-Wrighten; Hotman-Williams; Stanmore-R. Palmer; Jack Stanmore-Norris; Daniel-Burton; Aboan-Palmer; Widow Lackit-Mrs Hopkins (1st appearance in that character); Charlotte Weldon-Miss Kirby; Lucy Weldon-Miss Simson; Imoinda-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Blandford Actor: Aickin
Role: Governor Actor: Farren
Role: Driver Actor: Wrighten
Role: Hotman Actor: Williams
Role: Stanmore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Norris
Role: Daniel Actor: Burton
Role: Aboan Actor: Palmer
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Charlotte Weldon Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Lucy Weldon Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Imoinda Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: As17801118.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brereton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: The Lyar Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: End IV: The Devonshire Minuet (1st time)-the Miss Stageldoirs (scholars of LeMercier); End: The Butterfly, as17800921

Song: End I: As17810424

Cast
Role: ">i> Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Event Comment: [Marshall is identified in Morning Herald, 2 June.] Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: Hawthorn-Bannister; Justice Woodcock-Edwin; Sir William Meadows-Aickin; Hodge-Massey; Eustace-Lamash; Young Meadows-A Young Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage [Marshall]); Lucinda-Miss Hale; Margery-Mrs Wells (from the Theatre at Exeter; 1st appearance in London); Deborah Woodcock-Mrs Love; Rosetta-Miss Harper.
Cast
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Bannister
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Aickin
Role: Hodge Actor: Massey
Role: Eustace Actor: Lamash
Role: Young Meadows Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Deborah Woodcock Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Rosetta Actor: Miss Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: Cadwallader-Bannister; Young Cape-Staunton; Sprightly-R. Palmer; Vamp-Baddeley; Governor Cape-Usher; Robin-Webb; Devil-Stevens; Poet-Bannister Jun.; Arabella-Mrs Cuyler; Mrs Cadwallader-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: Staunton
Role: Sprightly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Webb
Role: Devil Actor: Stevens
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Author Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: End II: Tambourine Dance-Master Byrn, Miss Byrn

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2]: Written by the Author of the Son-in-Law [John O'Keeffe]. The Overture and New Musick composed by Dr Arnold. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [Text 1st published (unauthorized), Dublin, 1783.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Performance Comment: Caratach-Digges; Penius-Aickin; Petillius-Staunton; Junius-Lamash; Demetrius-R. Palmer; Suetonius-Bensley; Macer-Massey; Nennius-Usher; Curius-Egan; Decius-Davis; Hengo-Master Edwin; Judas-Edwin; Bonduca-Miss Sherry; 2nd Daughter-Mrs Cuyler; Eldest Daughter-Mrs Massey.
Cast
Role: Caratach Actor: Digges
Role: Penius Actor: Aickin
Role: Petillius Actor: Staunton
Role: Junius Actor: Lamash
Role: Demetrius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Suetonius Actor: Bensley
Role: Macer Actor: Massey
Role: Nennius Actor: Usher
Role: Curius Actor: Egan
Role: Decius Actor: Davis
Role: Hengo Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Judas Actor: Edwin
Role: Bonduca Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: 2nd Daughter Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Eldest Daughter Actor: Mrs Massey.
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 Dead Alive

Performance Comment: Characters by Wilson, Wood, Wewitzer, Blissett, Stevens, Webb, Usher, Kenny, Painter, Ledger, Pierce, Edwin, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wilson, Miss Harper. Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1781): Sir Walter Weathercock-Wilson; Edward Sandford-Wood; Degagee-Wewitzer; Plume-Blissett; Sheers-Stevens; Coachman-Webb; Dennis-Usher; Black-Kenny; Motley-Edwin; Miss Hebe Wintertop-Mrs Webb; Comfit-Mrs Wilson; Caroline Sandford-Miss Harper; unassigned-Painter, Ledger, Pierce.
Cast
Role: Sir Walter Weathercock Actor: Wilson
Role: Edward Sandford Actor: Wood
Role: Degagee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Plume Actor: Blissett
Role: Sheers Actor: Stevens
Role: Coachman Actor: Webb
Role: Dennis Actor: Usher
Role: Black Actor: Kenny
Role: Motley Actor: Edwin
Role: Miss Hebe Wintertop Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Comfit Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Caroline Sandford Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Painter, Ledger, Pierce.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dead Alive Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Mainpiece in place of The Separate Maintenance, announced on playbill of 20 June.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Devil Upon Two Sticks

Performance Comment: The Devil-Bannister; Sir ThomasMaxwell-Gardner; Invoice-R. Palmer; Julep-Baddeley; Apozem-Barrett; Doctors-Webb, Usher, Egan, Painter, Kenny; Dr Last-Edwin; Margaret Maxwell-Mrs Webb; Harriet-Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir ThomasMaxwell Actor: Gardner
Role: Invoice Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Julep Actor: Baddeley
Role: Apozem Actor: Barrett
Role: Doctors Actor: Webb, Usher, Egan, Painter, Kenny
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil Upon Two Sticks Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Dead Alive

Performance Comment: As17810616.
Cast
Role: Sir Walter Weathercock Actor: Wilson
Role: Edward Sandford Actor: Wood
Role: Degagee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Plume Actor: Blissett
Role: Sheers Actor: Stevens
Role: Coachman Actor: Webb
Role: Dennis Actor: Usher
Role: Black Actor: Kenny
Role: Motley Actor: Edwin
Role: Miss Hebe Wintertop Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Comfit Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Caroline Sandford Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Painter, Ledger, Pierce.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dead Alive Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 7 years [acted 29 July 1776]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Patron

Performance Comment: Sir ThomasLofty-Digges; Dactyl-Bannister Jun.; Bever-Staunton; Rust-Blissett; Puff-Baddeley; Younger-R. Palmer; Sir Roger Dowlas-Stevens; Robin-Massey; John-Kenny; Staytape-Barrett; Sir Peter Pepperpot-Bannister; Juliet-Mrs Lloyd.
Cast
Role: Sir ThomasLofty Actor: Digges
Role: Dactyl Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Bever Actor: Staunton
Role: Rust Actor: Blissett
Role: Puff Actor: Baddeley
Role: Younger Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Roger Dowlas Actor: Stevens
Role: Robin Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Kenny
Role: Staytape Actor: Barrett
Role: Sir Peter Pepperpot Actor: Bannister
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Lloyd.
Related Works
Related Work: The Patron Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Patron; or, The Statesman's Opera Author(s): Thomas Odell

Afterpiece Title: The Silver Tankard

Performance Comment: As17810718.
Cast
Role: Tom Splicem Actor: Bannister
Role: Ensign Williams Actor: Marshall
Role: Ben Mainstay Actor: Egan
Role: Jack Reefem Actor: Davis
Role: Old Rosemary Actor: Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Harper
Role: in the character of a midshipman, Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: As17810620

Event Comment: 1st piece [1st time; PREL I, by George Colman elder; also ascribed to George Keate. Larpent MS 565; not published]: In Three Scenes of Dialogue. 2nd piece: The Music compiled by Dr Pepusch. 3rd piece [1st time; B. BALL I (see king's, 29 Mar.)]: Ballet Tragi-Comique by Signior Novestris [i.e. George Colman, the elder]. The Music by Signior Gluck. With New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. Machinist and Painter-Signior Rookereschi. Tailor-Signior Walkerino. Morning Chronicle, 9 Aug.: Bannister with great good sense played chastely, and suffered the burlesque to arise out of his serious performance of Polly, not attempting to render the character ridiculous by making it more outre than it was rendered by his voice and figure

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Preludio

Performance Comment: Townly-Staunton; Beggar-Blissett; Waiter-Barrett; Carpenter-Kenny; Signior Scrapelli-Delpini; Signior Trebletti-Painter; Signior Vermicelli-R. Palmer; Mons Cabry-Wewitzer; Violon-Dorion; John Bull-Webb; Prompter-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Townly Actor: Staunton
Role: Beggar Actor: Blissett
Role: Waiter Actor: Barrett
Role: Carpenter Actor: Kenny
Role: Signior Scrapelli Actor: Delpini
Role: Signior Trebletti Actor: Painter
Role: Signior Vermicelli Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mons Cabry Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Violon Actor: Dorion
Role: John Bull Actor: Webb
Role: Prompter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: A Preludio Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Cargill; Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Mat o' the Mint-Miss Lyon; Ben Budge-Miss Wood; Jemmy Twitcher-Miss Francis; Nimming Ned-Mrs W. Palmer; Crook@finger'd Jack-Miss Painter; Waiter-Miss Hale; Filch-Mrs Wilson; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mr Wilson; Jenny Diver-Mr Wood; Mrs Coaxer-Mr Stevens; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Blissett; Sukey Tawdry-Mr Webb; Dolly Trull-Mr R. Palmer; Molly Brazen-Mr Kenny; Mrs Vixen-Mr Massey; Betty Doxy-Mr Painter; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Polly-Mr Bannister (1st time of their appearing in any of those characters).
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mat o' the Mint Actor: Miss Lyon
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Crook@finger'd Jack Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Waiter Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mr Edwin
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mr Wilson
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mr Wood
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mr Stevens
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mr Blissett
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mr Webb
Role: Dolly Trull Actor: Mr R. Palmer
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Mr Kenny
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mr Massey
Role: Betty Doxy Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mr Wewitzer
Role: Polly Actor: Mr Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Performance Comment: Creon (in the character of Punch)-Wewitzer; Prince de la Cour (as a Running Footman)-Master Byrn; Furies (in the character of Chimney Sweepers)-Rossi, Nicolini; Captain of the Guard-Master Edwin; Jason (in the character of Pierrot)-Delpini; Creusa (en dishabille Francoise)-Miss Byrn; Nurse-Mr Painter; Children-Miss Painter, Master Clarke; Medea (in the character of Mother Shipton)-Mme Dagueville.
Cast
Role: Creon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Master Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini
Role: Captain of the Guard Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Jason Actor: Delpini
Role: Creusa Actor: Miss Byrn
Role: Nurse Actor: Mr Painter
Role: Children Actor: Miss Painter, Master Clarke
Role: Medea Actor: Mme Dagueville.

Dance: III 2nd piece: a Hornpipe-Master Byrn, in girl's clothes (London Chronicle, 9 Aug., and see17810810) This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances

Performance Comment: , and see17810810) This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.
Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School Of Shakespeare

Performance Comment: ACT I. Filial Piety, as17810807 ACT II. Parental Tenderness, as17810807, but Gloster-Miss Francis; [ACT III. Ambition, as17810807 ACT IV. Love, in the Tomb Scenev in Romeo and Juliet [parts of V. i and iii]. Romeo-Bannister Jun.; Friar Lawrence-Gardner; Capulet-Webb; Apothecary-Barrett; Paris-R. Palmer; Montague-Massey; Juliet-Mrs Cargill (1st appearance in Tragedy).
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Romeo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Gardner
Role: Capulet Actor: Webb
Role: Apothecary Actor: Barrett
Role: Paris Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Montague Actor: Massey
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Digges
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Gadshill Actor: Ledger
Role: Carriers Actor: Stevens, Barrett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Clarence Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Prince John Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Chief Justice Actor: Gardner
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Davis
Role: Attendant Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Shylock Actor: Digges
Role: Antonio Actor: Gardner
Role: Bassanio Actor: Staunton
Role: Duke Actor: Usher
Role: Gratiano Actor: Lamash
Role: Salanio Actor: Davis
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Massey
Role: Hamlet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: King Actor: Gardner
Role: Polonius Actor: Wilson
Role: Ghost Actor: Staunton
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Digges
Role: Surry Actor: Aickin
Role: Suffolk Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Chamberlain Actor: Egan
Role: Norfolk Actor: Davis
Role: Cromwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: Usher.

Afterpiece Title: The Young Actor

Performance Comment: In which various Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical,-Bannister, Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Vocal and Rhetorical, Actor: Bannister, Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Actor Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bannister, Wilson, Wood, Blissett, Massey, Ledger, Edwin, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from playbill of 28 June 1780: Captain Wilson-Bannister; Major Benbow-Wilson; Captain Greville-Wood; Justice Benbow-Blissett; Kilderkin-Massey; Ned-Ledger; Tipple-Edwin; Eliza-Miss Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: The Flitch of Bacon Author(s): Henry BateWilliam Shield

Entertainment: Cento, as17810807

Cast
Role: Actor: Bannister Jun.

Song: End I of 1st piece: Admiral Benbow (in the character of a Sailor)-Bannister; End III: Moderation and Alteration-Edwin

Event Comment: Benefit for Edwin

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Henderson (1st appearance here these 4 years); Sir Hugh Evans-Edwin; Justice Shallow-Wilson; Doctor Caius-Baddeley; Host-Bannister; Page-Staunton; Slender-R. Palmer; Fenton-Wood; Bardolph-Massey; Pistol-Egan; Simple-Blissett; Robin-Master Edwin; Ford-Palmer; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Edwin; Mrs Page-Mrs Hitchcock; Ann Page-Miss Wewitzer; Mrs Ford-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Edwin
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Wilson
Role: Doctor Caius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Host Actor: Bannister
Role: Page Actor: Staunton
Role: Slender Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fenton Actor: Wood
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Pistol Actor: Egan
Role: Simple Actor: Blissett
Role: Robin Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Ford Actor: Palmer
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Ann Page Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Miss Farren
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: Kensington Gardens

Performance Comment: As17810822, but unassigned-Kenny, _Pierce.
Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: Kenny, _Pierce.
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.
Related Works
Related Work: Kensington Gardens, or, The Pretenders Author(s): John Leigh
Related Work: Kensington Gardens; or, The Walking Jockey Author(s): James Cobb

Afterpiece Title: Ripe Fruit

Performance Comment: As17810822.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Staunton, Wood, Painter, Pierce.
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.
Related Works
Related Work: Ripe Fruit; or, The Marriage Act Author(s): Charles Stuart

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17810822, but Princess Huncamunca-A Young Lady (2nd appearance on any stage [see17810822]); Plumante-_.
Cast
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Staunton, Wood, Painter, Pierce.
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

Song: In 2nd piece: As17810822; End of 3rd piece: Moderation and Alteration, as17810817

Event Comment: Receipts: #130 (94/19; 34/18; 0/3)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Richard-Smith; Richmond-Palmer; Buckingham-Aickin; Tressel-Farren; Catcsby-Packer; Lord Stanley-Chaplin; Norfolk-Fawcett; Lieutenant of the Tower-R. Palmer; Ractcliffe-Wright; Lord Mayor-Phillimore; Prince Edward-Master Pulley; Duke of York-Master Langrish; King Henry-Bensley; Lady Anne-Mrs Sharp; Dutchess of York-Mrs Booth; Queen-Mrs Hopkins .
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Smith
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Tressel Actor: Farren
Role: Catcsby Actor: Packer
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Chaplin
Role: Norfolk Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lieutenant of the Tower Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ractcliffe Actor: Wright
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Phillimore
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Langrish
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Dick-Bannister Jun.; Gargle-Wrighten; Simon-Burton; Watchman-Fawcett; Spouters-R. Palmer, Holcroft, Griffiths, Phillimore, Norris, Williams, Helmc, &c; Wingate-Baddeley; Charlotte-Miss Simson .
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Watchman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Spouters Actor: R. Palmer, Holcroft, Griffiths, Phillimore, Norris, Williams, Helmc, &c
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Event Comment: Mainpiece: As originally written by Shakespeare. Afterpiece: To conclude with a perspective Representation of the Grand Camp at Cox-Heath [see 15 Oct. 1778]. Receipts: #170 8s. (121/10/0; 48/15/6; 0/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Smith; King-Packer; Horatio-Farren; Polonius-Baddeley; Laertes-Aickin; Ostrick-Lamash; Rosencraus-R. Palmer; Guildenstern-Williams; Player King-Chaplin; Marcellus-Wrighten; Lucianus-Waldron; Messenger-Wright; Francisco-Norris; Bernardo-Phillimore; Priest-Griffiths; Gravediggers-Parsons, Burton; Ghost-Palmer; Ophelia-Miss Field; Queen-Mrs Hopkins. [Edition of 1782 (Bathurst) adds: Player Queen-Mrs Booth.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Horatio Actor: Farren
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Ostrick Actor: Lamash
Role: Rosencraus Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Williams
Role: Player King Actor: Chaplin
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lucianus Actor: Waldron
Role: Messenger Actor: Wright
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Bernardo Actor: Phillimore
Role: Priest Actor: Griffiths
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Parsons, Burton
Role: Ghost Actor: Palmer
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Field
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: THE CAMP

Performance Comment: Sir Harry Bouquet-Dodd; Gage-Parsons; O'Daub-Moody; Mons. Bluard-Baddeley; William-Du-Bellamy; Serjeant Drill-Bannister; Nancy-Mrs Wells (from the Theatre Royal, Haymarket; 1st appearance on this stage); Nell-Mrs Wrighten. The other Characters by Burton, Wrighten, Wright, Chaplin, Holcroft, Fawcett, Phillimore, Norris, Griffiths, Nash, &c.; Miss Wright, Miss Simson, Miss Collett . Miss Wright, Miss Simson, Miss Collett .
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