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We found 6691 matches on Roles/Actors, 1726 matches on Performance Comments, 226 matches on Event Comments, 21 matches on Performance Title, and 5 matches on Author.

826
24 October 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #239 12s. 6d. (221/4/0; 18/2/0; 0/1/6; ticket not come in: 0/5/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Smith; Gonzalez-Packer; Garcia-Farren; Heli-R. Palmer; Selim-Fawcett; Alonzo-Phillimore; Perez-Wilson; The King-Aickin; Almeria-Miss Kemble; Leonora-Miss Tidswell; Zara-Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Smith
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Packer
Role: Garcia Actor: Farren
Role: Heli Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Selim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Alonzo Actor: Phillimore
Role: Perez Actor: Wilson
Role: The King Actor: Aickin
Role: Almeria Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce is in Him

Performance Comment: Colonel Tamper-Palmer; Major Belford-Packer; Prattle-Baddeley; Bell-Mrs Bulkley; Madem. Florival-Mrs Wells; Emily-Miss Pope .
Cast
Role: Colonel Tamper Actor: Palmer
Role: Major Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Prattle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Florival Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Pope
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Three and the Deuce! Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

827
29 October 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #134 16s. 6d. (100/12/0; 33/7/0; 0/12/6; ticket not come in: 0/5/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Edward The Black Prince

Performance Comment: As17831020.
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: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: Mr Doiley-Parsons; Gradus-Bannister Jun.; Sandford-R. Palmer; Granger-Palmer; Charlotte-Mrs Wells; Miss Doiley-Mrs Brereton .
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wells
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: As17831020

Performance Comment: hathi.

828
31 October 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Received Norris's salary returned, having left the theatre, #4 15s. Receipts: #289 12s. (273/9/0; 14/0/6; 0/17/6; tickets not come in: 1/5/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Isabella

Performance Comment: As17831008.
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
Related Work: The Fatal Marriage Author(s): Thomas SoutherneDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Fatal Marriage; or, The Innocent Adultery Author(s): Thomas Southerne

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

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

Dance: End of Act I of afterpiece, as17831018

Performance Comment: hathi.

829
14 November 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 14 years. Receipts: #118 18s. 6d. (86/14/0; 28/19/6; 0/5/0; tickets not come in: 3/0/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A New Way To Pay Old Debts

Performance Comment: Sir Giles Overreach-Kemble; Justice Greedy-Burton; Allworth-Bannister Jun.; Marall-Suett; Lord Lovel-Staunton; Tapwell-Wrighten; Order-Wilson; Amble-R. Palmer; Furnace-Fawcett; Parson Welldo-Chaplin; Wellborn-Palmer; Margaret-Miss E. Kemble; Froth-Mrs Love; Lady Allworth-Mrs Ward .
Cast
Role: Sir Giles Overreach Actor: Kemble
Role: Justice Greedy Actor: Burton
Role: Allworth Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Marall Actor: Suett
Role: Lord Lovel Actor: Staunton
Role: Tapwell Actor: Wrighten
Role: Order Actor: Wilson
Role: Amble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Furnace Actor: Fawcett
Role: Parson Welldo Actor: Chaplin
Role: Wellborn Actor: Palmer
Role: Margaret Actor: Miss E. Kemble
Role: Froth Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Allworth Actor: Mrs Ward
Related Works
Related Work: A New Way to Pay Old Debts Author(s): Philip Massinger

Afterpiece Title: Fortunatus

Performance Comment: As17831108 but added: Alfred .
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir. The other Characters by Chaplin, Burton, Spencer, Wrighten, Phillimore, Wilson, Williamson, Kenny, Newbold
Related Works
Related Work: Fortunatus Author(s): Henry Woodward

830
15 November 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #149 11s.(113/15; 31/13:0/6; tickets not come in: 3/17)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17831002.
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
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17831007, but 1st Spirit-R. Palmer; 2nd Brother-Phillimore .
Cast
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: 2nd Brother Actor: Phillimore
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Barrymore, Staunton, Williames
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir, Miss Barnes, Miss Simson, &c
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Miss George
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

831
18 November 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Afterpiece: Never performed here. Receipts: #100 10s. (76/9/0; 20/2/6; 0/1/0; tickets not come in: 3/17/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Truemore (1st time)-Barrymore; Le Nippe-Dodd; Sir John Contrast (1st time)-Waldron; Rashly (1st time)-Chapman; Rental-Aickin; Captain Trepan-Baddeley; Huntsman-Williames; Serjeant Crimp-R. Palmer; Corporal Snap-Phillimore; Contrast-Palmer; Moll Flagon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss George (1st appearance in that character); Peggy-Mrs Wrighten; Sophia (with additional songs)-Miss Phillips (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Truemore Actor: Barrymore
Role: Le Nippe Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir John Contrast Actor: Waldron
Role: Rashly Actor: Chapman
Role: Rental Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Trepan Actor: Baddeley
Role: Huntsman Actor: Williames
Role: Serjeant Crimp Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Snap Actor: Phillimore
Role: Contrast Actor: Palmer
Role: Moll Flagon Actor: Mr Suett
Role: Annette Actor: Miss George
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Phillips
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William JacksonJohn Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: Meadows-[Lee] Lewes; Canteen-Suett; Young Wrongward-Phillimore; John-R. Palmer; William-Burton; Groom-Fawcett; Sternhold-Wrighten; Cook-Chaplin; Old Wrongward-Baddeley; Sophia-Miss Wheeler; Chambermaid-Miss Barnes; Betsy Blossom (with songs)-Mrs Wilson .
Cast
Role: Meadows Actor:
Role: Canteen Actor: Suett
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Phillimore
Role: John Actor: R. Palmer
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sternhold Actor: Wrighten
Role: Cook Actor: Chaplin
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

832
27 November 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Paid Thorley, Wax Chandler, #81 12s. Receipts: #91 13s. 6d. (65/15/0; 22/18/0; 0/15/6; tickets not come in: 2/5/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Aickin; Cacafogo-Moody; Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Phillimore; Alonzo-R. Palmer; The Copper Captain-[Lee] Lewes; Margaretta (1st time)-Mrs Ward; Clara-Miss Barnes; Altea-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Waldron; Estifania-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: The Copper Captain Actor:
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17831115.
Cast
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: 2nd Brother Actor: Phillimore
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Barrymore, Staunton, Williames
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir, Miss Barnes, Miss Simson, &c
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Miss George
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

833
02 December 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Acted but once [12 May 1783] these 8 years. Receipts: #108 4s. (71/18/0; 34/7/0; 0/11/6; tickets not come in: 1/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Smith; Aimwell-Brereton; Foigard-Moody; Bonniface(1st time)-Fawcett; Sir Charles Freeman-R. Palmer; Sullen-Wrighten; Gibbet-Wright; Scrub-Dodd; Cherry-Miss Pope; Dorinda-Mrs Brereton; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Love; Gipsey-Miss Simson; Mrs Sullen-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Smith
Role: Aimwell Actor: Brereton
Role: Foigard Actor: Moody
Role: Bonniface Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sullen Actor: Wrighten
Role: Gibbet Actor: Wright
Role: Scrub Actor: Dodd
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Gipsey Actor: Miss Simson
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Ladies' Frolick

Performance Comment: Oliver-Dodd; Justice Clack-Waldron; Hilliard-Williames; Vincent-Staunton; Scentwell-Burton; Beggars-Chapman, Fawcett, Wright, Phillimore, Chaplin, Alfred, Spencer, Kenny; Mrs Love, Mrs Smith, Mrs Booth, Mrs Burnett, Miss Simson, Miss Hale, Miss Barnes, Miss Tidswell, &c.; Meriel-Miss Field; Rachel-Miss Phillips .
Cast
Role: Oliver Actor: Dodd
Role: Justice Clack Actor: Waldron
Role: Hilliard Actor: Williames
Role: Vincent Actor: Staunton
Role: Scentwell Actor: Burton
Role: Beggars Actor: Chapman, Fawcett, Wright, Phillimore, Chaplin, Alfred, Spencer, Kenny
Role: Meriel Actor: Miss Field
Role: Rachel Actor: Miss Phillips

Dance: End of Act IV of mainpiece, as17830918; In Act I of afterpiece the celebrated Crutch-Dance [performers not listed; danced in all subsequent performances]

Performance Comment: hathi.

834
05 December 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by William Jackson. MS: Larpent 638; not published; synopsis of plot in London Magazine, Dec. 1783, pp. 553-54]: With entire new Music composed by Jackson. Receipts: #146 1s. 6d. (121/6/0; 23/11/6; 0/1/6; tickets not come in: 1/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Metamorphosis

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Dodd, Suett, Williames, Chapman, Packer, Barrymore; Miss George, Mrs Wrightcn, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Phillips. [Cast from Songs (T. Evans, 1783): Toupee-Dodd; Sir Charles Freeman-Suett; Neville-Williames; Simon-Chapman; Mr Marlow-Packer; Freeman-Barrymore; Charlotte-Miss George; Mary-Mrs Wrighten; Mrs Neville-Mrs Hopkins; Julia-Miss Phillips.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Toupee Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: Suett
Role: Neville Actor: Williames
Role: Simon Actor: Chapman
Role: Mr Marlow Actor: Packer
Role: Freeman Actor: Barrymore
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss George
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Mrs Neville Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Phillips.
Related Works
Related Work: The Metamorphosis: or, The Old Lover Out-witted Author(s): Thomas Tomkis
Related Work: The Metamorphosis Author(s): William Jackson
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17831103, but Simon-Suett; added: Watchman-Kenny; Spouters-R. Palmer, Phillimore, Fawcett, Spencer, Williames, &c .
Cast
Role: Simon Actor: Suett
Role: Watchman Actor: Kenny
Role: Spouters Actor: R. Palmer, Phillimore, Fawcett, Spencer, Williames, &c
Role: : Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: End of Act II of mainpiece, as17831018; End of mainpiece, as17831204

Performance Comment: hathi.

835
01 January 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #84 9s. 6d. (57/12/0; 25/5/0; 1/7/6; tickets not come in: 0/5/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko; Or, The Royal Slave

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Bannister Jun.; Blandford-Aickin; Governor-Farren; Capt. Driver-Wrighten; Stanmore-R. Palmer; Hotmail-Williames; Daniel-Suett; Jack Stanmore-Wilson; Aboan-Palmer; Widow Lackit-Mrs Hopkins; Charlotte Weldon (1st time)-Mrs Wilson; Imoinda-Miss Kemble .
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Blandford Actor: Aickin
Role: Governor Actor: Farren
Role: Driver Actor: Wrighten
Role: Stanmore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Hotmail Actor: Williames
Role: Daniel Actor: Suett
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Wilson
Role: Aboan Actor: Palmer
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Charlotte Weldon Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Imoinda Actor: Miss Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne

Afterpiece Title: Fortunatus

Performance Comment: As17831114 .
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir. The other Characters by Chaplin, Burton, Spencer, Wrighten, Phillimore, Wilson, Williamson, Kenny, Newbold
Related Works
Related Work: Fortunatus Author(s): Henry Woodward

836
03 January 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Kingswood for Italian flowers #3 3s. Receipts: #110 5s. 6d. (67/5/0; 42/8/0; 0/2/6; tickets not come in: 0/10/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: Posthumus-Brereton; Cloten-Dodd; Bellarius-Aickin; Guiderius-Farren; Arviragus-R. Palmer; Cymbeline-Wrighten; Pissanio-Packer; Lucius-Phillimore; French Gentleman-Fawcett; Philario-Wright; Cornelius-Chaplin; Iachimo-Smith; Queen-Mrs Hopkins; Imogen-Miss E. Kemble (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Posthumus Actor: Brereton
Role: Cloten Actor: Dodd
Role: Bellarius Actor: Aickin
Role: Guiderius Actor: Farren
Role: Arviragus Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Wrighten
Role: Pissanio Actor: Packer
Role: Lucius Actor: Phillimore
Role: French Gentleman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Philario Actor: Wright
Role: Cornelius Actor: Chaplin
Role: Iachimo Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Imogen Actor: Miss E. Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: Cymbeline Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Injured Princess; or, The Fatal Wager Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas D'Urfey

Afterpiece Title: Too Civil by Half

Performance Comment: Captain Freeman-Palmer; Butler-Baddeley; Bustle-Wrighten; Lieutenant Bumper-Chapman; Sir Toby Treacle-Parsons; Lady Treacle-Mrs Hopkins; Bridget-Miss Wheeler; Nancy-Miss Phillips .
Cast
Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bustle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lieutenant Bumper Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Bridget Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Phillips
Related Works
Related Work: Too Civil by Half Author(s): John Dent

Dance: In Act II of mainpiece a Masquerade Scene, with Dancing by Williamson and Miss M. Stageldoir; End of Act III The Devonshire Minuet by the Miss Stageldoirs

Performance Comment: Stageldoir; End of Act III The Devonshire Minuet by the Miss Stageldoirs .

Song: In Masquerade Scene a New Song by Miss George

Performance Comment: hathi.

837
16 January 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #202 17s. 6d. (200/13/0; 1/12/0; tickets not come in: 0/12/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every Man In His Humour

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

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Junior

Performance Comment: As17840113.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield

838
17 January 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #217 19s. (217/4; 0/10; tickets not come in: 0/5)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant; Or, The Sick Lady's Cure

Performance Comment: Atall-Palmer (1st appearance in that character); Sir Solomon Sadlife-Parsons; Careless-Brereton; Clerimont-Farren; Old Wilful-Wrighten; Sir Harry Atall-Fawcett; Finder-R. Palmer; Supple-Suett; Dr Blister-Wilson; Rhubarb-Chaplin; Clarinda-Mrs Bulkley; Lady Dainty-Mrs Ward; Sylvia-Mrs Brereton; Wishwell-Mrs Wrighten; Lady Sadlife-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Atall Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Solomon Sadlife Actor: Parsons
Role: Careless Actor: Brereton
Role: Clerimont Actor: Farren
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Wrighten
Role: Sir Harry Atall Actor: Fawcett
Role: Finder Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Supple Actor: Suett
Role: Dr Blister Actor: Wilson
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Chaplin
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Picture; or, Cuckold in Conceit Author(s): James MillerThomas Arne

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Junior

Performance Comment: As17840113.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield

839
03 February 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #156 12s. (156/2; 0/10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Smith; Manly-Bensley; Count Basset-R. Palmer; John Moody-Moody; Squire Richard-Suett; Sir Francis Wronghead-Parsons; Lady Grace-Mrs Bulkley; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Jenny (with songs in character)-Miss Field; Trusty-Miss Hale; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Love; Myrtilla-Miss Barnes; Lady Townly-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Smith
Role: Manly Actor: Bensley
Role: Count Basset Actor: R. Palmer
Role: John Moody Actor: Moody
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Suett
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Miss Field
Role: Trusty Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): Colley CibberJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Junior

Performance Comment: As17840120, but Wright in place of Hamoir; Grimaldi in place of Wright .
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield

840
10 February 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 7 years [not acted since 17 May 1774]. "Bensley, whose Sense and Sensibility are always apparent, though not perhaps always successful, fell far short of Henderson in Old Norval" (Public Advertiser, 13 Feb.). Receipts: #274 15s. (258/5/0; 15/8/6; 1/1/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: As17831222 .
Cast
Role: Douglas Actor: Brereton
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Farren
Role: Officer Actor: Wilson
Role: Servant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Norval Actor: Bensley
Role: Anna Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: Neck or Nothing

Performance Comment: Sup-Palmer; Martin-Ward; Mr Stockwell-Suett; Belford-R. Palmer; Sir Harry Harlowe-Parsons; Mrs Stockwell-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Nancy Stockwell-Miss Wheeler; Jenny-Mrs Wilson .
Cast
Role: Sup Actor: Palmer
Role: Martin Actor: Ward
Role: Mr Stockwell Actor: Suett
Role: Belford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry Harlowe Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Stockwell Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Nancy Stockwell Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: Neck or Nothing Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: As17831213

Performance Comment: hathi.

841
29 March 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Dodd. Afterpiece: Not acted these 12 years. Receipts: #207 12s. 6d. (60/2/0; 20/10/6; 0/17/0; tickets: 126/3/0) (charge: #106 10s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Trip To Scarborough

Performance Comment: As17831121, but Probe-Parsons .
Cast
Role: Probe Actor: Parsons
Role: Loveless Actor: Smith
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Moody
Role: Colonel Townly Actor: Brereton
Role: Lory Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Dodd
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: The Absent Man

Performance Comment: Shatterbrain-Dodd (1st appearance in that character); Welldon-R. Palmer; Doctor Gruel-Waldron; Robin-Burton; Capt. Slang-Fawcett; Coxcomb-Wilson; Frank-Ward; Flavia-Miss Barnes; Miss Frolick-Miss Tidswell; Landlady-Mrs Love; Mrs Junket-Miss Hale .
Cast
Role: Shatterbrain Actor: Dodd
Role: Welldon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Doctor Gruel Actor: Waldron
Role: Robin Actor: Burton
Role: Slang Actor: Fawcett
Role: Coxcomb Actor: Wilson
Role: Frank Actor: Ward
Role: Flavia Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Miss Frolick Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Junket Actor: Miss Hale
Related Works
Related Work: The Absent Man Author(s): Isaac Bickerstaffe

Dance: As17840311athi

842
21 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bulkley [who is named in the Account-Book, but not on the playbill]. Paid Richards, Laceman, #91 11s. 6d. Receipts: #97 19s. 6d. (54/3/0; 25/14/0; 0/1/6; tickets: 18/1/0) (charge: #105 15s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

Performance Comment: Woodville-Palmer; Lord Glenmore-Bensley; Governor Harcourt-Waldron; Grey-Aickin; Captain Harcourt-Williames; Vane-R. Palmer; Jacob-Dodd; Bridget-Mrs Bulkley (1st appearance in that character); Miss Mortimer-Miss Wheeler; Warner-Mrs Love; Cecilia-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Woodville Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Glenmore Actor: Bensley
Role: Governor Harcourt Actor: Waldron
Role: Grey Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Harcourt Actor: Williames
Role: Vane Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Jacob Actor: Dodd
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Miss Mortimer Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Warner Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Chapter of Accidents Author(s): Sophia Lee

Afterpiece Title: A Fete

Performance Comment: Scene I. As Scene I, 30 Mar. Scene II. As Scene II, 12 Apr. Scene III. As Scene III, 30 Mar. Scene the last. A Masquerade. The Minuet de la Cour and Allemande by Miss M. Stageldoir and Mrs Bulkley .
Related Works
Related Work: The Village Fete Author(s): Richard CumberlandWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Too Civil by Half

Performance Comment: As17840103, but Lady Treacle-Mrs Booth .
Cast
Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bustle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lieutenant Bumper Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Bridget Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Phillips
Related Works
Related Work: Too Civil by Half Author(s): John Dent

Song: End of Act II of mainpiece A Soldier for Me, as17840412

Performance Comment: hathi.

843
24 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Siddons. Mainpiece: Not acted these 10 years [on playbill of 23 Apr.]. Part of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes. To prevent Confusion Ladies are desired to send their Servants by half past Four o'clock. [Mrs Siddons's 1st appearance as Sigismunda was at Manchester, 10 Jan. 1778.] Public Advertiser, 20 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Siddons, No. 7, Leicester-fields. Receipts: #324 1s. (146/2/0; 8/1/6; 0/2/6; tickets: 169/15/0)(charge: #106 10s. 1d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tancred And Sigismunda

Performance Comment: Tancred-Kemble; Siffredi-Bensley; Osmond-Farren (Their 1st appearance i n those characters) ; Rhodolpho-R. Palmer ; Officers-Phillimore, Wilson, Chaplin [Public Advertiser : Kenny], &c.; Laura (1st time)-Miss Kemble ; Sigismunda-Mrs Siddons (1st appearance in that character [in London]) .in London]) .
Cast
Role: Tancred Actor: Kemble
Role: Siffredi Actor: Bensley
Role: Osmond Actor: Farren
Role: Rhodolpho Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Officers Actor: Phillimore, Wilson, Chaplin
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Sigismunda Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Tancred and Sigismunda Author(s): James Thomson

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: As17831124 .
Cast
Role: John Actor: Burton
Role: William Actor: Alfred
Role: Joe Actor: Wilson
Role: Robert Actor: Kenny
Role: Meadows Actor:
Role: Canteen Actor: Suett
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Phillimore
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sternhold Actor: Wrighten
Role: Cook Actor: Chaplin
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Dance: As17840311athi

844
26 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Farren. Gazetteer, 6 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Farren, No. 35, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Mainpiece: With the Grand Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon. Receipts: #308 17s. (85/16/0; 18/8/6; 0/5/6; tickets: 204/7/0) (charge: #81 18s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Farren (1st appearance in that character); Cassander-Palmer; Lysimachus-Brereton; Hephestion-R. Palmer; Polyperchon-Phillimore; Thessalus-Wright; Perdiccas-Chaplin; Eumenes-Wilson; Aristander-Wrighten; Clytus-Bensley; Roxana-Mrs Ward; Parisatis-Miss Wheeler; Sisigambis-Mrs Hedges; Statira-Miss Kemble (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Farren
Role: Cassander Actor: Palmer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Brereton
Role: Hephestion Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Wilson
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Statira Actor: Miss Kemble
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: A Pasticcio

Performance Comment: Scene I. A Cottage, Sea at a Distance. Auld Robin Grey by Miss Phillips. Scene II. The Soldier Tir'd of War's Alarms, as17840414 Scene III. The Cave of Echo. They say there is an Echo here by Suett, Williames, Barrymore. Scene IV. As Scene III, 12 Apr. To conclude with The Sportsmen's Return, as17840311athi .
Cast
Role: Subtle Actor: Waldron
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Classic Actor: Packer
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Wrighten
Role: Marquis Actor: Burton
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Luanda Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disguise

Performance Comment: As17840308athi .
Cast
Role: : Sir Richard Evergreen Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Hartwell Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sam Actor: Burton
Role: Tinsel Actor: Dodd
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Dorothy Evergreen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Phillips.
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Disguise Author(s): Harriet Horncastle Hook

845
21 May 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Chaplin, Wilson, Walker & Mrs Booth. Receipts: #176 6s. (19/2/0; 6/12/6; 0/14/6; tickets: 149/17/0) (charge: #106 16s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-Farrcn; Roderigo-Dodd; Cassio-Palmer; Brabantio-Aickin; Lodovico-Packer; Duke-Chaplin; Montano-R. Palmer; Gratiano-Wrighten; Iago-Bensley; AEmilia-Mrs Hopkins; Desdemona-Mrs Ward .
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Farrcn
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dodd
Role: Cassio Actor: Palmer
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Lodovico Actor: Packer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Montano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gratiano Actor: Wrighten
Role: Iago Actor: Bensley
Role: AEmilia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Ward
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: A Fete

Performance Comment: scene I. Hornpipe, as17840517; Poor ThomasDay by Chapman, Wilson, Barry more, scene III. Thou hast gone awa' from me Mary by Miss Phillips. scene III. As scene III, 26 Apr., but added: Wilson. scene IV. An Italian Air, as17840412 To conclude with a Dance [probably The Sportsmen's Return] by Mr and Miss Hamoir .
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brereton
Related Works
Related Work: The Village Fete Author(s): Richard CumberlandWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

Performance Comment: As17840401, but Jenny-Miss Field .
Cast
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Field
Role: Sir Harry Muff Actor: Dodd
Role: Byron Actor: Williames
Role: Spy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Gardeners Actor: Chaplin, Phillimore, Alfred
Role: General Worry Actor: Parsons
Role: Narcissa Actor: Miss Phillips
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Candidates Author(s): Henry BateCharles Thomas Carter

846
28 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Places for the Boxes to be taken of Rice at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. The intended Prelude [The Election of the Managers (see 2 June)] is obliged to be postponed. [No playbill this season lists the various prices of admission; they were probably, as usual: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s.]

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Don Bartholo-Parsons; Basil (with songs)-Bannister; Argus-Brett; Tall Boy-R. Palmer; Alguazile-Egan; Notary-Stevens; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Mrs Bannister .
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Bannister
Role: Argus Actor: Brett
Role: Tall Boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alguazile Actor: Egan
Role: Notary Actor: Stevens
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister
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: Principal Characters by Bannister, Wilson, Davies, Thompson, Egan, Stevens, Edwin; Mrs Wells, Mrs Webb, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1782): Compton-Bannister; Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Thompson; John-Egan; Thomas-Stevens; Lingo-Edwin; Cowslip-Mrs Wells; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Thompson
Role: John Actor: Egan
Role: Thomas Actor: Stevens
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
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 mainpicce a new dance, The Medley, by Master Giorgi, Miss Byrne and others (their 1st appearance)

Performance Comment: hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: Bacchus Festival; or, A New Medley Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Triumphant Widow; or, The Medley of Humours Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): Lewis TheobaldCharles DibdinJames Messink
Related Work: The Medley; or, Hippisley's Drunken Man Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJ.C. Pepusch

847
31 May 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Ben Jonson. Afterpiece: With a New Overture by Dr Arnold. With Italian, French, Irish, Scotch, Welsh and English

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
Related Work: Volpone; or, The Fox Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, Gaudry, Swords, Egan, Barrett, Ledger, Painter, Bannister; Sga Sestini, Mrs Webb, Miss Morris, Mrs Bannister. [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1783) and Larpent MS 634: Rory-Wilson; Crack-Swords; Capt. Tipperary-Egan; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Painter; Capt. Gorget-Bannister; Signora Figurante-Sga Sestini; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Webb; Miss Plumb-Miss Morris; Maria-Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.] New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. New Begging Prologue, in a Musical Medley from The Beggar's Opera, sung by Wilson. [This was sung, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Tipperary Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Painter
Role: Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: Gretna Green Author(s): Charles StuartJohn O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Music: [Prologue by George Colman, the elder.]

Performance Comment: ] hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Elder Brother Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Elders Author(s): Henry Man
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Related Work: The Musical Lady Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: Philaster Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: Occasional Prelude Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: Comus Author(s): Thomas ArneGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben JonsonGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: A Preludio Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
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Related Work: The Fairy Prince, with the Installation of the Knights of the Garter Author(s): Ben JonsonThomas ArneGeorge Colman, the elder
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Related Work: The Man of Business Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Spleen; or, Islington Spa Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontElkanah Settle

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece, as17840528

Performance Comment: hathi.

848
05 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 1st piece: In 1 Act, taken from Ben Jonson's Alchymist

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tobacconist

Performance Comment: Abel Drugger-Kippling (1st appearance in London); Subtle-Gardner; Headlong-R. Palmer; Knowlife-Usher; Face-Davies; Doll Tricksy-Mrs Lloyd; Miss Rantipole-Miss Morris .
Cast
Role: Abel Drugger Actor: Kippling
Role: Subtle Actor: Gardner
Role: Headlong Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Knowlife Actor: Usher
Role: Face Actor: Davies
Role: Doll Tricksy Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Miss Rantipole Actor: Miss Morris
Related Works
Related Work: The Tobacconist Author(s): Ben JonsonFrancis Gentleman

Afterpiece Title: The Election of the Managers

Performance Comment: As17840602.
Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir William Douglas Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Owen Actor: Usher
Role: La France Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spatter Actor: Palmer
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: As17840531 .
Cast
Role: : Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Crack Actor: Swords
Role: Tipperary Actor: Egan
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Painter
Role: Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister. Gaudry, Barrett are unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: Gretna Green Author(s): Charles StuartJohn O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

849
25 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Two To One

Performance Comment: As17840619.
Cast
Role: : Young Townly Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain Dupely Actor: Bannister
Role: Dupely Actor: Wilson
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Postboy Actor: Barrett
Role: Waiter Actor: Swords
Role: Sir ThomasTownly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Crape Actor: Davies
Role: Dicky Ditto Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss George
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bannister.
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Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
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Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Two Strings to Your Bow Author(s): Robert Jephson
Related Work: The Magick Banner; or, Two Wives in a House Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: Two to One Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold
Related Work: Poor Old Haymarket; or, Two Sides of the Gutter!!! Author(s): George Colman, the younger
Related Work: The Two Connoisseurs Author(s): William Hayley
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Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: Cadwallader-Bannister; Young Cape-R. Palmer; Sprightly-Davies; Vamp-Baddeley; Governor Cape-Usher; Robin-Gardner; Devil-Stevens; Poet-Bannister Jun.; Arabella-Mrs Cuyler; Mrs Cadwallader-Mrs Wells .
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sprightly Actor: Davies
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Gardner
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

850
28 June 1784 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Two To One

Performance Comment: As17840619.
Cast
Role: : Young Townly Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain Dupely Actor: Bannister
Role: Dupely Actor: Wilson
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Postboy Actor: Barrett
Role: Waiter Actor: Swords
Role: Sir ThomasTownly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Crape Actor: Davies
Role: Dicky Ditto Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss George
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Two Gentleman of Verona Author(s): William ShakespeareBenjamin Victor
Related Work: The Fortune-Hunters; or, Two Fools Well Met Author(s): James Carlile
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John DrydenHenry Purcell
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Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Two Strings to Your Bow Author(s): Robert Jephson
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Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycombe

Performance Comment: Mr Honeycombe-Wilson; Scribble-R. Palmer; Ledger-Gardner; Mrs Honeycombe-Mrs Lefevre; Nurse-Mrs Love; Polly Honeycombe-Miss Logan (Who, last Year, perform'd the part of Sally in Man and Wife [see17830618]) .see17830618]) .
Cast
Role: Mr Honeycombe Actor: Wilson
Role: Scribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ledger Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Polly Honeycombe Actor: Miss Logan
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder