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Event Comment: Receipts: #116 9s. 6d. (86/13/0; 27/19/0; 1/5/0; tickets not come in: 0/12/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Dissipation

Performance Comment: SirAndrew Acorn-King; Alderman Uniform-Parsons; Charles-Brereton; Labradore-Baddeley; General Probe-Aickin; Dr Quintessence-Bannister Jun.; Metaphor-Suett; Trusty-Waldron; Gold Waiter-R. Palmer; Coquin-Burton; Lord Rentless-Palmer; Miss Uniform (1st time)-Mrs Bulkley; Harriet-Mrs Brercton; Winnifred-Mrs Love; Jew's Daughter-Miss Barnes; Lady Rentless-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: SirAndrew Acorn Actor: King
Role: Alderman Uniform Actor: Parsons
Role: Charles Actor: Brereton
Role: Labradore Actor: Baddeley
Role: General Probe Actor: Aickin
Role: Dr Quintessence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Metaphor Actor: Suett
Role: Trusty Actor: Waldron
Role: Gold Waiter Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Coquin Actor: Burton
Role: Lord Rentless Actor: Palmer
Role: Miss Uniform Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brercton
Role: Winnifred Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Jew's Daughter Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lady Rentless Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Dissipation Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: Lubin-Suett; Solomon-Parsons; Easy-Wrighten; Steady (1st time)-Staunton; Gillian-Miss Collett; Cicely-Mrs Love; Floretta-Mrs Wrighten .
Cast
Role: Lubin Actor: Suett
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Staunton
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten
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Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Country Innocence; or, The Chamber-Maid Turn'd Quaker Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Event Comment: Benefit for Wroughton. Receipts: #197 17s. (148/16; tickets: 49/1) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Which Is The Man

Performance Comment: As 8 Oct. 1782, but Lord Sparkle-R. Palmer (of DL); omitted: Gentlemen . omitted: Gentlemen .
Cast
Role: Lord Sparkle Actor: R. Palmer
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Related Work: The Man's The Master Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: Every Man In His Humour Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Poor Man's Comfort Author(s): Robert Daborne
Related Work: The Man of Newmarket Author(s): Edward Howard
Related Work: Love in the Dark; or, The Man of Bus'ness Author(s): Sir Francis Fane
Related Work: Like Master Like Man Author(s): John VanbrughThomas Ryder
Related Work: Love Without Interest; or, The Man Too Hard for the Master Author(s): William Penkethman
Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: All Alive and Merry; or, Men in Pursuit of Money Author(s): Samuel Johnson
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Afterpiece Title: The Shamrock

Performance Comment: As17830407.
Cast
Role: : Pat Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Dermot Actor: Brett
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wilson
Role: King of the Leprechans Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Phelim Actor: Davies
Role: Fairy Frank Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Shelah Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. Larpent MS adds: Clarke, Leprechans
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Related Work: The Shamrock Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Shamrock; or, The Anniversary of St. Patrick Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Dance: As17830221

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Benefit for Farren. Public Advertiser, 19 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Farren, No. 35, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Mainpiece: Not acted these 15 years [acted 24 Apr. 1777]. Receipts: #258 6s. (56/16/0; 14/12/6; 0/0/6; tickets: 186/17/0) (charge: #65 3s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Revenge

Performance Comment: Zanga-Farren (1st appearance in that character); Carlos-Barrymore; Alvarez-Packer; Manuel-Norris; Alonzo-Brereton (1st appearance in that character); Isabella-Miss Tidswell; Leonora-Mrs Bulkley (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Zanga Actor: Farren
Role: Carlos Actor: Barrymore
Role: Alvarez Actor: Packer
Role: Manuel Actor: Norris
Role: Alonzo Actor: Brereton
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Bulkley
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Related Work: A Woman's Revenge Author(s): Aphra BehnChristopher BullockJohn Marston
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Related Work: Love and Revenge; or, The Vintner Outwitted Author(s): Christopher Bullock
Related Work: The Unhappy Kindness; or, A Fruitless Revenge Author(s): John FletcherThomas Scott
Related Work: Abdelazer; or, The Moor's Revenge Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Revenge; or, A Match in Newgate Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: Love and Revenge Author(s): Elkanah Settle
Related Work: The Ambitious Slave; or, A Generous Revenge Author(s): Elkanah Settle
Related Work: Bussy D'Ambois; or, The Husbands Revenge Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Wits Led by the Nose; or, A Poet's Revenge Author(s): William Chamberlayne
Related Work: The Roman Bride's Revenge Author(s): Charles Gildon
Related Work: The Revenge Author(s): Edward Young
Related Work: Cupid's Revenge Author(s): Francis Gentleman
Related Work: The Wives Revenged Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: Love Despised Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: Revenge for Honour (The Parricide) Author(s): Henry Glapthorne
Related Work: Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Lady’s Revenge; or, The Rover Reclaim'd Author(s): William Popple

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17821127, but Lord Minikin-R. Palmer; Suett's name listed in playbill . Suett's name listed in playbill .
Cast
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Davy Actor: Suett
Role: Jessamy Actor: Burton
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick
Event Comment: Benefit for Baddeley. Public Advertiser, 22 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Baddeley, No. 2, Little Russel-street, Covent Garden. Mainpiece: Written by Massinger. Receipts: #143 18s. 6d. (56/15/0; 21/6/6; 0/7/0; tickets: 65/10/0) (charge: #108 11s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The City Madam

Performance Comment: Mr Plenty-King; Holdfast-Parsons; Young Lacy-Brereton; Lord Lacy-Aickin; Sir John Frugal-Baddeley; Young Goldwire-Bannister Jun.; Young Tradewel-Farren; Old Goldwire-Fawcett; Old Tradewel-Chaplin; Fortune-Waldron; Penury-Wrighten; Banks-Wright; Ranter-R. Palmer; Luke-Palmer; Lady Frugal-Mrs Hopkins; Millescent-Mrs Wrighten; Anne-Mrs Brereton; Mary-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Mr Plenty Actor: King
Role: Holdfast Actor: Parsons
Role: Young Lacy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lord Lacy Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir John Frugal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Goldwire Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Tradewel Actor: Farren
Role: Old Goldwire Actor: Fawcett
Role: Old Tradewel Actor: Chaplin
Role: Fortune Actor: Waldron
Role: Penury Actor: Wrighten
Role: Banks Actor: Wright
Role: Ranter Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Luke Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Frugal Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Millescent Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Anne Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Mary Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17821114 .
Cast
Role: Jessamy Actor: Burton
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: As17821107

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Ward. [Afterpiece in place of Who's the Dupe?, announced on playbill of 1 May.] Receipts: #165 12s. (48/1; 17/7; 0/13; tickets: 99/11) (charge: #110 12s. 7d.)

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Commodore Flip-Moody; Captain Mizen-Dodd; Capt. Worthy-Brereton; Lieut. Cribbage-Williames; Sir Charles Pleasant-R. Palmer; Rovewell-Phillimore; Lieut. Easy-Norris; Deny-Burton; Cockswain-Wrighten; Hatchway (with a song)-Staunton; Binnacle-Parsons; Arabella Zeal Cist time)-Mrs Bulkley; Belinda-Mrs Ward; Jenny Private-Miss Hale; Jiltup-Mrs Granger; Dorcas Zeal-Miss Pope .
Cast
Role: Commodore Flip Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Mizen Actor: Dodd
Role: Worthy Actor: Brereton
Role: Cribbage Actor: Williames
Role: Sir Charles Pleasant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rovewell Actor: Phillimore
Role: Easy Actor: Norris
Role: Deny Actor: Burton
Role: Cockswain Actor: Wrighten
Role: Hatchway Actor: Staunton
Role: Binnacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Hatchway Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Jenny Private Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Jiltup Actor: Mrs Granger
Role: Dorcas Zeal Actor: Miss Pope
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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: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: As17830104.
Cast
Role: Harry Stukely Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Farren
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: William Actor: Norris
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Diggery Actor: Parsons
Role: Miss Kitty Sprightly Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Miss Bridget Actor: Mrs Hopkins
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Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman

Dance: In mainpiece The Merry Sailors, with a Double Hornpipe, by the Miss Stageldoirs

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: In mainpiece Rule Britannia by Williames, Chapman, &c

Performance Comment: hathi.
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Related Work: Ignoramus; or, The Academical Lawyer Author(s): Ferdinando ParkhurstGeorge Ruggle
Related Work: Ignoramus. Comoedia coram Regia Maiestate Iacobi Regis Angliæ, &c Author(s): George Ruggle
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Monologue: 1783 05 02 End of mainpiece The Picture of a Playhouse; or, Bucks have at Ye All by Palmer

Performance Comment: hathi.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber; Or, The Fruitless Precaution

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Blissett, Wewitzer, JR Palmer, Egan, Stevens, Edwin; Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 27 Aug. 1782: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Doctor Bartholo-Parsons; Basil-Blissett; Argus-Wewitzer; Tall Boy-R. Palmer; Alguazile-Egan; Notary-Stevens; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Mrs Bannister.] Prologue as17830531 . Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Blissett
Role: Argus Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tall Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alguazile Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: John Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
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 Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: As17830531, but Blissett in place of Gaudrey; Kenny in place of Ledger .
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17830531

Performance Comment: hathi.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: As17830602 but Justice Woodcock-Parsons; Sir William Meadows-Aickin; omitted: Carter, Cook, Housemaid. Prologue as17830531 . omitted: Carter, Cook, Housemaid. Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Aickin
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Bannister
Role: Hodge Actor: Massey
Role: Carter Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Cook Actor: Painter
Role: Eustace Actor: Wood
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Brett
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Housemaid Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Deborah Woodcock Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Rosetta Actor: Miss George
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: John Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: Cadwallader-Bannister; Young Cape-Whitfield (of CG); Sprightly-R. Palmer; Vamp-Baddeley; Governor Cape-Usher; Robin-Davis; Devil-Stevens; Poet-Bannister Jun.; Arabella-Mrs Cuyler; Mrs Cadwallader-Mrs Wells .
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sprightly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Davis
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 of Act II of mainpiece The Nosegay Lovers by Mr and Miss Byrn [and see17830611

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: [Playbill of 5 June says mainpiece "Not acted here these 7 years." It was acted 17 Aug. 1780.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Williamson (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh; 1st appearance on this stage); King-Gardner; Horatio-Aickin; Rosencraus-Stevens; Guildenstern-Egan; Polonius-Edwin; Laertes-R. Palmer; Ostrick-Riley (1st appearance in London); Marcellus-Booth; Grave Diggers-Parsons, Massey; Ghost-Bensley; Ophelia-Mrs Bannister; Player Queen-Mrs Poussin; Queen-Mrs Wheatley. Prologue as17830531 .
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Williamson
Role: King Actor: Gardner
Role: Horatio Actor: Aickin
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Stevens
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Egan
Role: Polonius Actor: Edwin
Role: Laertes Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ostrick Actor: Riley
Role: Marcellus Actor: Booth
Role: Grave Diggers Actor: Parsons, Massey
Role: Ghost Actor: Bensley
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Wheatley. Prologue as17830531
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: John Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail: A Dramatic Proverb

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Gardner; Mrs Wells, Mrs Cuyler. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 12 Aug. 1786: Current-Palmer; Padlock-Gardner; Finette-Mrs Wells; Almadine-Mrs Cuyler.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Current Actor: Palmer
Role: Padlock Actor: Gardner
Role: Finette Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Almadine Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
Related Works
Related Work: Nature Will Prevail: A Dramatic Proverb Author(s): Horace Walpole

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Performance Comment: As17830605.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Creon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

Performance Comment: Woodville-Palmer; Lord Glenmore-Bensley; Governor Harcourt-Wilson; Captain Harcourt-Williamson; Vane-R. Palmer; Grey-Aickin; Jacob-Edwin; Bridget-Mrs Wilson; Warner-Mrs Love; Miss Mortimer-Mrs Cuyler; Cecilia-Mrs Bulkley .
Cast
Role: Woodville Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Glenmore Actor: Bensley
Role: Governor Harcourt Actor: Wilson
Role: Captain Harcourt Actor: Williamson
Role: Vane Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Grey Actor: Aickin
Role: Jacob Actor: Edwin
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Warner Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Miss Mortimer Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Related Works
Related Work: The Chapter of Accidents Author(s): Sophia Lee

Afterpiece Title: The Genius of Nonsense

Performance Comment: As17830607 but omitted: Goddess of Health [and see17830614 .
Related Works
Related Work: The Genius of Nonsense Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel Arnold
Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years. [Miss Logan is identified on playbill of 28 June 1784.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: In A Village

Performance Comment: As17830607.
Cast
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Aickin
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Bannister
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Edwin
Role: Hodge Actor: Massey
Role: Carter Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Cook Actor: Painter
Role: Eustace Actor: Wood
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Brett
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Housemaid Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Deborah Woodcock Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Rosetta Actor: Miss George
Role: : Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: John Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Usher
Role: Juggins Actor: Massey
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovel Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Village Opera Author(s): Charles Johnson
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel
Related Work: The Village Fete Author(s): Richard CumberlandWilliam Shield
Related Work: The World in a Village Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Village Coquette Author(s): C. Simon
Related Work: The Cunning Man Author(s): Charles BurneyJ.J. Rousseau
Related Work: Le Devin du Village Author(s): J.J. Rousseau

Afterpiece Title: Man and Wife

Performance Comment: Marcourt-Palmer; Kitchen-Massey; Colonel Frankley-Riley; Snarl-Egan; Buck-Davis; Landlord-Usher; Luke-R. Palmer; Fleece-Stevens; Ostler-Swords; Mr Cross-Parsons; Charlotte-Mrs Bulkley; Sally-A Very Young Lady (1st appearance on any stage [Miss Logan]); Landlady-Mrs Love; Passenger-Mrs Poussin; Lettice-Miss Morris; Mrs Cross-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: Marcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Kitchen Actor: Massey
Role: Colonel Frankley Actor: Riley
Role: Snarl Actor: Egan
Role: Buck Actor: Davis
Role: Landlord Actor: Usher
Role: Luke Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fleece Actor: Stevens
Role: Ostler Actor: Swords
Role: Mr Cross Actor: Parsons
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Sally Actor: A Very Young Lady
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Passenger Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Webb

Dance: As17830611

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: In order to prevent Confusion among the Carriages, Ladies and Gentlemen are humbly requested to order their Servants to set down and take up with their Horses' Heads towards Pali-Mall. Servants are particularly desired not to croud the Doors, or to come up till called for. 1st piece: In three Scenes of Dialogue

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Preludio

Performance Comment: Townly-Williamson; Beggar-Blissett; Waiter-Barrett; Carpenter-Kenny; Signior Scrapelli-Delpini; Violon-Gaudrey; John Bull-Gardner; Signior Trebletti-Painter; Signior Vermicelli-R. Palmer; Mons Cabry-Wcwitzer; Prompter-Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Townly Actor: Williamson
Role: Beggar Actor: Blissett
Role: Waiter Actor: Barrett
Role: Carpenter Actor: Kenny
Role: Signior Scrapelli Actor: Delpini
Role: Violon Actor: Gaudrey
Role: John Bull Actor: Gardner
Role: Signior Trebletti Actor: Painter
Role: Signior Vermicelli Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mons Cabry Actor: Wcwitzer
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 Wells; Peachum-Mrs Lefevre; Lockit-Mrs Webb; Ben Budge-Mrs Inchbald; Mat o' th' Mint-Miss Morris; Jemmy Twitcher-Miss Francis; Nimming Ned-Mrs W. Palmer; Filch-Mrs Wewitzer; Lucy-Mr Edwin; Mrs Peachum-Mr Wilson; Jenny Diver-Mr Wood; Mrs Coaxer-Mr Stevens; Mrs Slammekin-Mr Blissett; Sukey Tawdry-Mr Swords; Dolly Trull-Mr R. Palmer; Molly Brazen-Mr Kenny; Mrs Vixen-Mr Massey; Betty Doxy-Mr Painter; Diana Trapes-Mr Wewitzer; Polly-Mr Bannister. hathi.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Peachum Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Lockit Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Jemmy Twitcher Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Nimming Ned Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Filch Actor: Mrs Wewitzer
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 Swords
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. hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Medea and Jason

Performance Comment: As17830609.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Creon Actor: Swords
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
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: In Act III of 2nd piece Hornpipe by Byrn

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 2 years [not acted since 30 Aug. 1780]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Separate Maintenance

Performance Comment: As17830613.
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Palmer; Spirit-R. Palmer; Brothers-Wood, Riley; Principal Bacchanals-Bannis-ter, Brett; The Lady (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by Foster)-Mrs Bannister; Sabrina and Pastoral Nymph-Miss Morris; Bacchants-Miss Hooke, &c; Euphrosyne and 1st Bacchant-Miss George .
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Song: As17830613

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: [Miss Frodsham was from the Manchester theatre.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Jaques-Bensley; Orlando-Bannister Jun.; Adam-Aickin; Duke Senior-Usher; Corin-Massey; Sylvius-R. Palmer; Amiens (with songs)-Brett; Oliver-Williamson; Duke Frederick-Gardner; Le Beu-Riley; Charles-Egan; William-Barrett; Touchstone-Edwin; Celia (with the Cuckoo Song)-Miss Hooke; Audrey-Mrs Brett; Phoebe-Miss Morris; Rosalind-Miss Frodsham (1st appearance in London) .
Cast
Role: Jaques Actor: Bensley
Role: Orlando Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adam Actor: Aickin
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Usher
Role: Corin Actor: Massey
Role: Sylvius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Amiens Actor: Brett
Role: Oliver Actor: Williamson
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Gardner
Role: Le Beu Actor: Riley
Role: Charles Actor: Egan
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Touchstone Actor: Edwin
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Hooke
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Rosalind Actor: Miss Frodsham

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Teague

Performance Comment: As17830630 but 3rd Anchor Smith-Clarke .
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Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece, as17830702 In Act V a Dance of Foresters by Byrne, &c

Performance Comment: hathi.
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Event Comment: Benefit for Wilson. 1st piece: Taken from Beaumont and Fletcher. 2nd piece [1st time; F 2, by John Dent. Prologue by Turner (see text)]. 4th piece: A Tragical, Comical, Operatical, Pastorical, Pantomimical, Farcical, Burlettical, Preludical, Interludical, Whimsical, Rhetorical, Diabolical, Oratorical Representation, being the most Comical Tragedy that ever was Tragedized by any Comical Company of Tragedians. With the Triumphal Entry of Chrononhotonthologos into Queerumania, attended with Drums, Trumpets, Fiddles, Flutes, Fifes, Flagelcts, Lutes, Bag-Pipes, Tabours and Pipes, Marrowbones and Cleavers, Post-Horns, French-Horns, Salt Box, Broomstickados, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Triumph Of Honour

Performance Comment: Sophocles-Williamson; Martius-Bannister Jun.; Valerius-R. Palmer; Cornelius-Wilson; Nichodemus-Edwin; Wife-Mrs Edwin; Dorigen-Mrs Bulkley .
Cast
Role: Sophocles Actor: Williamson
Role: Martius Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Valerius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cornelius Actor: Wilson
Role: Nichodemus Actor: Edwin
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Dorigen Actor: Mrs Bulkley
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Afterpiece Title: The Receipt Tax

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Wilson, Bannister Jun., Blissett, Egan, Edwin; Miss Morris, Mrs Webb. [Cast from text (J. Stockdale, 1783): General Heartfree-Parsons; Sir Harry Henpeckt-Wilson; Colonel Foible-Bannister Jun.; Doctor Puzzle-Blissett; Frill-Egan; Mr Cook-Edwin; Clump-Gaudrey; Mr Jacobs-Barrett; Farmer Flame-Painter; Postillion-Miss Painter; Maria Goodall-Miss Morris; Lady Henpeckt-Mrs Webb; Trippit-Mrs Love.] New Prologue spoken by Wilson . New Prologue spoken by Wilson .
Cast
Role: : General Heartfree Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir Harry Henpeckt Actor: Wilson
Role: Colonel Foible Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Doctor Puzzle Actor: Blissett
Role: Frill Actor: Egan
Role: Mr Cook Actor: Edwin
Role: Clump Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Mr Jacobs Actor: Barrett
Role: Farmer Flame Actor: Painter
Role: Postillion Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Maria Goodall Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Lady Henpeckt Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Trippit Actor: Mrs Love.
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Afterpiece Title: The Dead Alive

Performance Comment: As17830801.
Cast
Role: . Principal Attendant Genius Actor: Miss Painter
Role: : Sir Walter Weathercock Actor: Wilson
Role: Edward Actor: Wood
Role: Degagee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Plume Actor: Blissett
Role: Coachman Actor: Massey
Role: Sheers Actor: Stevens
Role: Dennis Actor: Usher
Role: Black Actor: Kenny
Role: Motley Actor: Edwin
Role: Miss Hebe Wintertop Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Comfit Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Caroline Actor: Mrs Bannister. Painter, Ledger, Pierce are unassigned.
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: Chrononhotonthologos

Performance Comment: Chrononhotonthologos (King of Queerumania)-Wilson; Aldiborontiphoscophornio-Wewitzer; Bombardinian-Blissett; Herald-Riley; Captain of the Guards-Massey; Doctor-Painter; Cook-Barrett; King of the Fiddlers-Gaudrey; King of the Antipodes-Rayman; Rigdum-Funnidos (the Tragical Comical Courtier)-Parsons; Tatlanthe (the Queen's Favourite)-Mrs Brett; Venus-Miss Rowson; Cupid-Miss Painter; Maids of Honour-Miss Morris, &c.; Fadladinida (Queen of Queerumania)-Mrs Lefevre .
Cast
Role: Chrononhotonthologos Actor: Wilson
Role: Aldiborontiphoscophornio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bombardinian Actor: Blissett
Role: Herald Actor: Riley
Role: Captain of the Guards Actor: Massey
Role: Doctor Actor: Painter
Role: Cook Actor: Barrett
Role: King of the Fiddlers Actor: Gaudrey
Role: King of the Antipodes Actor: Rayman
Role: Rigdum Actor: Funnidos
Role: Funnidos Actor: Parsons
Role: Tatlanthe Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Maids of Honour Actor: Miss Morris, &c.
Role: Fadladinida Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Related Works
Related Work: Chrononhotonthologos Author(s): Henry CareyRichard Charke

Monologue: 1783 08 13 End of 2nd piece Joe Haynes's Epilogue by Wilson, riding on an Ass

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer. Public Advertiser, 26 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Palmer, No. 39, Goodge-street, Rathbone-place. Afterpiece: 1st time at that theatre. With a Sea Fight

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: As17830726.
Cast
Role: : Young Sadboy Actor: Palmer
Role: Clod Actor: Edwin
Role: Lounge Actor: Riley
Role: Twig Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Spatterdash Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Ambush Actor: Williamson
Role: Shadrach Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Waiter Actor: Barrett
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Wilson
Role: Chronicle Actor: Parsons
Role: Goliah Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Pink Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Mrs Mellefleur Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Judith Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Miss Frodsham.
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehears'd

Performance Comment: Puff-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Dangle-R. Palmer; Interpreter-Baddeley; Signior Pasticcio Ritornello-Dclpini; Sneer-Williamson; Italian Girls-Miss George, Miss Morris; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Bulkley. Characters of the Tragedy: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Governor-Wilson; Sir Walter Raleigh-Wewitzer; Sir Christopher Hatton-Riley; Beef-Eater-Egan; Lord Burleigh-Edwin; Confidante-Mrs Love; Tilburina-Mrs Wells .

Dance: As17830603

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: End of afterpiece Stand to your Guns, as17830801

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Ben Johnson [sic]. Never acted here

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fox

Performance Comment: Volpone-Palmer; Mosca-Bensley; Voltore-Bannister Jun.; Corvino-Aickin; Bonario-R. Palmer; Corbachio-Parsons; Caelia-Mrs Inchbald .
Cast
Role: Volpone Actor: Palmer
Role: Mosca Actor: Bensley
Role: Voltore Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Corvino Actor: Aickin
Role: Bonario Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corbachio Actor: Parsons
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: As17830609.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Gaudrey
Role: Eugene Actor: Wood
Role: Chicane Actor: Massey
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Cuddcn Actor: Ledger
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Creon Actor: Swords
Role: Prince de la Cour Actor: Byrn
Role: Furies Actor: Rossi, Nicolini, &c.
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
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Dance: As17830702

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Receipts: #151 19s. 6d. (114/8/0; 37/9/0; 0/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Mill

Performance Comment: Lord Aimworth-Barrymore; Sir Harry Sycamore-Parsons; Fairfield-Aickin; Mervin-Williames; Ralph-Suett; Giles-Chapman; Fanny-Mrs Wrighten; Lady Sycamore-Mrs Hopkins; Theodosia-Miss Wheeler; Patty (rst time)-Miss Field .
Cast
Role: Lord Aimworth Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sir Harry Sycamore Actor: Parsons
Role: Fairfield Actor: Aickin
Role: Mervin Actor: Williames
Role: Ralph Actor: Suett
Role: Giles Actor: Chapman
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Lady Sycamore Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Theodosia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Patty Actor: Miss Field
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Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: Young Wilding-Palmer; Old Wilding-Aickin; Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Papillion-Burton; Miss Godfrey-Miss Wheeler; Kitty-Miss Hale; Miss Grantham-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: Miss Wheeler
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brereton
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Dance: End of Act I of mainpiece The Pastoral Lovers by Ferrere and Miss Stageldoir

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: [Afterpiece: for parts and a brief synopsis, see DL, 26 Dec. 1796.] Paid Renters' [interest; paid daily] #15; Properties #1 0s. 10d. Receipts: #209 19s. 6d. (162/9/0; 47/2/0; 0/8/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Richard-Smith; Richmond-Palmer; Buckingham-Aickin; Tressel-Farren; Lord Stanley-Chaplin; Norfolk-Fawcett; Catesby-Packer; Lieut, of the Tower-R. Palmer; RatcluT-Wright; Lord Mayor-Phillimore; Prince Edward-Miss M. Stageldoir; Duke of York-Miss Heard; King Henry-Bensley; Lady Anne-Mrs Brereton; Dutchess of York-Mrs Hedges; Queen-Mrs Hopkins .
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Smith
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Tressel Actor: Farren
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Chaplin
Role: Norfolk Actor: Fawcett
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: of the Tower Actor: R. Palmer
Role: RatcluT Actor: Wright
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Phillimore
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Heard
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
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Afterpiece Title: Robinson Crusoe; or, Harlequin Friday

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wright, Grimaldi, Suett, R. Palmer, Spencer, Phillimore, Williames, Waldron, Fawcett, Alfred, Chaplin; Miss M. Stageldoir. Cast not known .
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Dance: Afterpiece to conclude with a Dance by Williamson, the Miss Stageldoirs, &c

Performance Comment: hathi.
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Event Comment: Paid Printer [of playbills] to 20th Inclusive #19 16s.; Supernumeraries #3 3s.; Daglish, copying Music #10 17s. 9d.; Mantuamaker #1 8s. 6d.; Carpenters #19 4s. 1d. Receipts: #166 7s. 6d. (118/1/0; 47/4/6; 1/2/0)

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Commodore Flip-Moody; Captain Mizen-Dodd; Capt. Worthy-Brereton; Lieut. Cribbage-Williames; Sir Charles Pleasant-R. Palmer; Rovewell-Phillimore; Lieut. Easy-Barrymore; Hatchway (with a song)-Staunton; Binnacle-Parsons; Arabella Zeal-Mrs Bulkley; Belinda-Mrs Ward; Dorcas Zeal-Miss Pope .
Cast
Role: Commodore Flip Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Mizen Actor: Dodd
Role: Worthy Actor: Brereton
Role: Cribbage Actor: Williames
Role: Sir Charles Pleasant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rovewell Actor: Phillimore
Role: Easy Actor: Barrymore
Role: Hatchway Actor: Staunton
Role: Binnacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Arabella Zeal Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Dorcas Zeal Actor: Miss Pope
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Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Performance Comment: As17830920 dancing and.
Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymorc
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Wheeler
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Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Allan Ramsay

Song: Mainpiece: To finish with a Grand Naval Review, in which a Dance of Sailors by Williamson, Mills, Miss Stageldoir, &c, and Rule Britannia by Williames, Staunton, Phillimore, Barrymore

Performance Comment: hathi.
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Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill assigns the 1st Gravedigger to Parsons, but "an Apology was made for Parsons, and Suett went through his Part" (Public Advertiser, 2 Oct.). In afterpiece the playbill retains Parsons as Solomon; for Fawcett see 26 Nov.] "We have for so many years been accustomed to see Hamlet dressed in the Vandyke costume, that it may be material to state that Mr Kemble played the part in a modern court dress of rich black velvet, with a star on the breast, the garter and pendant ribbon of an order-the mourning sword and buckles, with deep ruffles: the hair in powder; which, in the scenes of feigned distraction, flowed dishevelled in front and over the shoulders" (Boaden, Kemble, I, 104). Receipts: #285 16s1. (265/14/0; 19/19/6; 0/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Hamlet-[J. P.] Kemble (from the Theatre Royal, Dublin; 1st appearance upon that stage); King-Packer; Horatio-Farren; Polonius-Baddeley; Laertes-Barrymore; Ostrick-R. Palmer; Rosencraus-Phillimore; Guildenstern-Williames; Player King-Chaplin; Marcellus-Wrighten; Lucianus-Waldron; Gravediggers-Suett, Burton; Ghost-Bensley; Ophelia-Miss Field; Player Queen-Mrs Hedges; Queen-Mrs Hopkins .
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor:
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Horatio Actor: Farren
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ostrick Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Phillimore
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Williames
Role: Player King Actor: Chaplin
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lucianus Actor: Waldron
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Suett, Burton
Role: Ghost Actor: Bensley
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Field
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
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Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Performance Comment: As17830916, but Solomon-probably Fawcett .
Cast
Role: Solomon Actor: probably Fawcett
Role: Lubin Actor: Suett
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Steady Actor: Staunton
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Field
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wrighten
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Related Work: The Quaker Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #299 18s. 6d. (291/16/0; 7/12/6; 0/10/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Isabella

Performance Comment: Biron-Smith; Count Baldwin-Packer; Carlos-Farren; Belford-R. Palmer; Sampson-Wrighten; Villeroy-Palmer; Nurse-Mrs Love; Isabella-Mrs Siddons (1 st appearance this season) .
Cast
Role: Biron Actor: Smith
Role: Count Baldwin Actor: Packer
Role: Carlos Actor: Farren
Role: Belford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sampson Actor: Wrighten
Role: Villeroy Actor: Palmer
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: As17831004.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Classic Actor: Packer
Role: Subtle Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Wrighten
Role: Marquis Actor: Burton
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Luanda Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Related Works
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Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: As17831004

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: In Act III of mainpiece an Epithalamium, the vocal parts by Miss Wheeler and Miss Field. [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]

Performance Comment: [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Event Comment: Receipts: #285 5s. (272/10/0; 12/3/6; 0/11/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-Smith; Gloster-Aickin; Bellmour-Packer; Ratcliff-R. Palmer; Catesby-Phillimore; Derby-Chaplin; Shore-Bensley; Alicia-Miss Kemble; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Smith
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Bellmour Actor: Packer
Role: Ratcliff Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Derby Actor: Chaplin
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley
Role: Alicia Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: Catherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: Petruchio-Palmer; Grumio-Baddeley; Baptista-Wright; Biondello-R. Palmer; Taylor-Burton; Music-master-Fawcett; Hortensio-Wilson; Bianca-Miss Simson; Curtis-Mrs Love; Catherine-Mrs Wrighten .
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Baptista Actor: Wright
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Taylor Actor: Burton
Role: Music Actor: master-Fawcett
Role: master Actor: Fawcett
Role: Hortensio Actor: Wilson
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: Catherine and Petruchio Author(s): William ShakespeareDavid Garrick
Related Work: Sauny the Scot; or, The Taming of a Shrew Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Lacy
Event Comment: Receipts: #262 s. (247/19/0; 14/1/6; 0/10/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Performance Comment: Evander-Bensley; Philotas-Brereton; Melanthon-Packer; Phocion-Farren; Areas-Wrighten; Callipus-Chaplin; Herald-R. Palmer; Greek Officer-Phillimore; Dionysius-Palmer; Euphrasia-Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Evander Actor: Bensley
Role: Philotas Actor: Brereton
Role: Melanthon Actor: Packer
Role: Phocion Actor: Farren
Role: Areas Actor: Wrighten
Role: Callipus Actor: Chaplin
Role: Herald Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Greek Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Dionysius Actor: Palmer
Role: Euphrasia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin-Baddeley; Charles-Farren; Harry Stukely-R. Palmer; Cymon-Burton; William-Kenny; Waiter-Phillimore; Diggery-Suett; Miss Kitty Sprightly-Mrs Brereton; Miss Bridget-Mrs Hopkins .
Cast
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Farren
Role: Harry Stukely Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: William Actor: Kenny
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Diggery Actor: Suett
Role: Miss Kitty Sprightly Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Miss Bridget Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Related Works
Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman
Event Comment: Receipts: #273 8s. 6d. (261/16/0; 10/15/0; 0/10/0; tickets not come in: 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Jaffier-Brereton; Priuli-Aickin; Renault-Packer; DL Bedamor-R. Palmer; Duke-Chaplin; Elliot-Fawcett; Spinosa-Wilson; Officer-Phillimore; Pierre-Bensley; Belvidera-Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wilson
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: As17830918.
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: Miss Wheeler
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Hale
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: Mainpiece: Not acted these 20 years [not acted since 17 Jan. 1750]. With new Dresses and Decorations. Receipts: #193 11s. (169/7/0; 23/14/0; 0/2/6; tickets not come in: 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Edward The Black Prince; Or, The Battle Of Poictiers

Performance Comment: English: Edward-Kemble; Lord Audley-Farren; Earl of Warwick-Barrymore; Earl of Chandos-Williames; Salisbury-Fawcett; Arnold-Brereton. French: King John-Staunton; Dauphin-Phillimore; Duke of Athens-R. Palmer; Charney-Packer; Archbishop of Sens-Chaplin; Cardinal Perigort-Aickin; Ribemont-Palmer; Mariana-Miss E. Kemble .
Cast
Role: : Edward Actor: Kemble
Role: Lord Audley Actor: Farren
Role: Earl of Warwick Actor: Barrymore
Role: Earl of Chandos Actor: Williames
Role: Salisbury Actor: Fawcett
Role: Arnold Actor: Brereton. French: King John-Staunton
Role: King John Actor: Staunton
Role: Dauphin Actor: Phillimore
Role: Duke of Athens Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Charney Actor: Packer
Role: Archbishop of Sens Actor: Chaplin
Role: Cardinal Perigort Actor: Aickin
Role: Ribemont Actor: Palmer
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss E. Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Poictiers; or, The English Prince Author(s): Rachael Hooper
Related Work: Edward the Black Prince; or, The Battle of Poictiers Author(s): William Shirley

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Dick-Bannister Jun.; Simon-Burton; Wingate-Baddeley; Charlotte-Miss Simson .
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17831018

Performance Comment: hathi.