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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.

1001
05 November 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #94 2s. (73.12; 20.8; 0.2)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: Posthumus-Kemble; Cloten-R. Palmer; Bellarius-Aickin; Guiderius-Barrymore; Arviragus-Benson; Cymbeline-Staunton; Pissanio-Packer; Lucius-Phillimore; French Gentleman-Fawcett; Philario-Chaplin; Cornelius-Alfred; Iachimo-Smith; Queen-Mrs Ward; Imogen-Mrs Taylor (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Posthumus Actor: Kemble
Role: Cloten Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bellarius Actor: Aickin
Role: Guiderius Actor: Barrymore
Role: Arviragus Actor: Benson
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Staunton
Role: Pissanio Actor: Packer
Role: Lucius Actor: Phillimore
Role: French Gentleman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Philario Actor: Chaplin
Role: Cornelius Actor: Alfred
Role: Iachimo Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Taylor
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: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: As17871015.
Cast
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Bog Actor: Alfred
Role: Taffy Actor: Wilson.
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Phillimore
Role: Justice Actor: Chaplin.
Role: Harlequin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Dignum
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Snip Actor: Suett
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Fawcett
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

Dance: II: a Masquerade Scene with Dancing-Hamoir, Ferrere, Miss Stageldoir

Song: Hark! the Lark at Heaven's Gate sings-Dignum, Williames, Danby, Master Clarke

Performance Comment: the Lark at Heaven's Gate sings-Dignum, Williames, Danby, Master Clarke.
Cast
Role: he Lark at Heaven's Gate sings Actor: Dignum, Williames, Danby, Master Clarke.

1002
06 November 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece: Prologue by George Colman, elder.] Paid Danby for Chorus #10 10s. Receipts: #174 5s. 6d. (146.12.0; 27.8.6; 0.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Touchstone-King; Orlando-Kemble; Amiens (with songs)-Williames; Duke Senior-Aickin; Adam-Moody; Oliver-Packer; Duke Frederick-Chaplin; Silvius-Benson; Jaques de Bois-Fawcett; Corin-Waldron; Charles-Phillimore; William-Burton; Le Beu-Bates; Jaques-Wroughton; Caelia-Mrs Wilson; Cuckoo Song-Mrs Wilson; Audrey-Mrs Booth; Phoebe-Miss Barnes; Rosalind-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Orlando Actor: Kemble
Role: Amiens Actor: Williames
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Aickin
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Chaplin
Role: Silvius Actor: Benson
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Le Beu Actor: Bates
Role: Jaques Actor: Wroughton
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Cuckoo Song Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs

Performance Comment: Sir John Trotley-King; (with the original) Prologue-King; Colonel Tivy-Barrymore; Davy-Suett; Jessamy-Lamash; Lord Minikin-R. Palmer; Lady Minikin-Miss Pope; Gymp-Miss Tidswell; Miss Tittup-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Prologue Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Barrymore
Role: Davy Actor: Suett
Role: Jessamy Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End I: a New Dance, as17871026

Song: V: song-Mrs Forster

1003
24 November 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #236 16s. 6d. (204.9.0; 32.5.0; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Shylock-King; Gratiano-R. Palmer; Bassanio-Kemble; Launcelot-Suett; Duke-Packer; Lorenzo (with songs)-Williames; Salanio-Fawcett; Solarino-Phillimore; Tubal-Waldron; Gobbo-Jones; Antonio-Bensley; Jessica (with a song)-Mrs Forster; Nerissa-Miss Collins; Portia-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: King
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bassanio Actor: Kemble
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Duke Actor: Packer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Williames
Role: Salanio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Solarino Actor: Phillimore
Role: Tubal Actor: Waldron
Role: Gobbo Actor: Jones
Role: Antonio Actor: Bensley
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Nerissa Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne

Afterpiece Title: Hurly-Burly

Performance Comment: As17871123.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Clack Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Magician Actor: Dignum
Role: Clodpate Actor: Ferrere
Role: Characters Actor: _Bannister Jun., _Dignum.
Related Works
Related Work: Hurly-Burly; or, The Fairy of the Well Author(s): Thomas KingJames CobbThomas Linley Sr.

Dance: End III: New Dance, as17871026; End IV: The Capricious Lovers, as17870920; In afterpiece: Dancing, as17871123

1004
05 December 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #64 12s. 6d. (43.0.0; 20.17.0; 0.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artaxerxes

Performance Comment: As17871130.
Cast
Role: Artabanes Actor: Barrymore.
Role: Arbaces Actor: Kelly
Role: Artaxerxes Actor: Dignum
Role: Rimenes Actor: Williames
Role: Semira Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Mandane Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): Apostolo ZenoAttilio AriostiPietro Pariati
Related Work: Artaxerxes Author(s): J.A. HassePietro MetastasioRiccardo Broschi

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

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

1005
06 December 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #120 11s. 6d. (86.5.0; 32.15.0; 1.11.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Smith; Manly-Bensley; Count Basset-R. Palmer; John Moody-Moody [sic]; Squire Richard-Suett; Sir Francis Wronghead-Parsons; Lady Grace-Mrs Ward; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Jenny (with songs)-Mrs Forster; Trusty-Mrs Heard; Myrtilla-Miss Barnes; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Love; 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 Ward
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Love
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: Comus

Performance Comment: As17871201.
Cast
Role: Spirit Actor: Lamash.
Role: Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: accompanied Actor: Parke.
Role: Comus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Kelly, Dignum
Role: Brothers Actor: Whitfield, Benson
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss Collett, Miss Stageldoir
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

1006
07 December 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #74 15s. (59.12; 14.15; 0.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Performance Comment: Oakly-Smith; Lord Trinket-Lamash; Sir Harry Beagle-R. Palmer; Charles-Bannister Jun.; Russet-Aickin; Captain O'Cutter-Moody; Paris-Waldron; William-Phillimore; John-Wilson; Tom-Alfred; Major Oakly-Baddeley; Lady Freelove-Mrs Hopkins; Harriet-Mrs Brereton; Toilette-Mrs Heard; Chambermaid-Miss Tidswell; Mrs Oakly-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Oakly Actor: Smith
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Charles Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Russet Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain O'Cutter Actor: Moody
Role: Paris Actor: Waldron
Role: William Actor: Phillimore
Role: John Actor: Wilson
Role: Tom Actor: Alfred
Role: Major Oakly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lady Freelove Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Toilette Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: La Femme Jalouse; or, The Jealous Wife Author(s): Francois Antoine Jolly

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: As17871029.
Cast
Role: Bog Actor: Alfred
Role: Taffy Actor: Wilson.
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Phillimore
Role: Justice Actor: Chaplin.
Role: Harlequin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Dignum
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Snip Actor: Suett
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Fawcett
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Sukey Chitterlin Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Dolly Snip Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin's Invasion; or, A Christmas Gambol Author(s): David GarrickWilliam BoyceMichael Arne

1007
14 December 1787 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #53 2s. 6d. (30.8.0; 21.2.6; 1.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A New Way To Pay Old Debts

Performance Comment: Sir Giles Overreach-Kemble; Justice Greedy-Burton; Allowrth-Whitfield; Marall-Suett; Lord Lovel-Staunton; Amble-R. Palmer; Tapwell-Alfred; Order-Wilson; Furnace-Fawcett; Parson Welldo-Chaplin; Wellborn-Wroughton; Margaret-Mrs Kemble; Froth-Mrs Love; Lady Allworth-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Sir Giles Overreach Actor: Kemble
Role: Justice Greedy Actor: Burton
Role: Allowrth Actor: Whitfield
Role: Marall Actor: Suett
Role: Lord Lovel Actor: Staunton
Role: Amble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tapwell Actor: Alfred
Role: Order Actor: Wilson
Role: Furnace Actor: Fawcett
Role: Parson Welldo Actor: Chaplin
Role: Wellborn Actor: Wroughton
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs 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: Comus

Performance Comment: As17871210.
Cast
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Spirit Actor: Lamash.
Role: Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: accompanied Actor: Parke.
Role: Comus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Kelly, Dignum
Role: Brothers Actor: Whitfield, Benson
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss Collett, Miss Stageldoir
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: End III: The Capricious Lovers, as17870920

1008
02 January 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Mainpiece in place of The Wonder, advertised on playbill of 1 Jan.] Receipts: #262 9s. (237.9.0; 24.7.6; 0.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: Sir Peter Teazle-King; Sir Oliver Surface-Aickin; Joseph Surface-R. Palmer; Sir Benjamin Backbite-Dodd; Crabtree-Waldron; Rowley-Packer; Moses-Baddeley; Snake-Phillimore; Careless-Barrymore; Trip-Lamash; Charles-Smith; Mrs Candour-Miss Pope; Maria-Mrs Kemble; Lady Sneerwell-Mrs Ward; Lady Teazle-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Aickin
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: Dodd
Role: Crabtree Actor: Waldron
Role: Rowley Actor: Packer
Role: Moses Actor: Baddeley
Role: Snake Actor: Phillimore
Role: Careless Actor: Barrymore
Role: Trip Actor: Lamash
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Scandal Scandaliz'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Junior

Performance Comment: As17871226.
Cast
Role: Old Harlequin Actor: Hamoir
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bates
Role: Magician Actor: Staunton
Role: Officer Actor: Williames
Role: French Gentlemen Actor: Burton, Lamash
Role: Cook Actor: Fawcett
Role: German Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Valet Actor: Wilson
Role: Miller Actor: Chaplin
Role: Landlord Actor: Jones
Role: Daemon Actor: Benson
Role: Taylor Actor: Alfred
Role: Clown Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Old Colombine Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: French Ladies Actor: Miss Barnes, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Tidswell
Role: Fairy Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: unassigned Actor: Spencer, Mrs Love.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield

Song: III: song-Williames

1009
05 January 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: In 2 acts; Not acted these 8 years [not acted since 11 May 1773]. Receipts: #211 8s. 6d. (168.12.0; 42.4.0; 0.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17871124, but Gratiano-Dodd; Bassanio-Wroughton; Gobbo-Hollingsworth; Nerissa-Mrs Wilson.
Cast
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dodd
Role: Bassanio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Gobbo Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Role: Shylock Actor: King
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Duke Actor: Packer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Williames
Role: Salanio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Solarino Actor: Phillimore
Role: Tubal Actor: Waldron
Role: Antonio Actor: Bensley
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne

Afterpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: Shift, Smirk-Bannister Jun.; Sir William Wealthy-Baddeley; Sir George Wealthy-Whitfield; Loader-R. Palmer; Mr Richard Wealthy-Staunton; Dick-Burton; Servant-Alfred; Lucy-Miss Collins; Mrs Coke-Mr King.
Cast
Role: Smirk Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir George Wealthy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Loader Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Richard Wealthy Actor: Staunton
Role: Dick Actor: Burton
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Coke Actor: Mr King.
Related Works
Related Work: The Minor Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: End III: As17870920; End IV:a Scotch Dance, The Lucky Return-Mills, the Miss Stageldoirs

1010
12 January 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #218 12s. 6d. (166.12.0; 50.18.6; 1.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17880105, but Gratiano-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Bassanio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Gobbo Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Role: Shylock Actor: King
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Duke Actor: Packer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Williames
Role: Salanio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Solarino Actor: Phillimore
Role: Tubal Actor: Waldron
Role: Antonio Actor: Bensley
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne

Afterpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: As17880105.
Cast
Role: Smirk Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir George Wealthy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Loader Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Richard Wealthy Actor: Staunton
Role: Dick Actor: Burton
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Coke Actor: Mr King.
Related Works
Related Work: The Minor Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: As17880105

1011
13 March 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Kemble [whose 1st appearance as Hastings was in Dublin in the spring of 1782]. 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. Public Advertiser, 25 Feb.: Tickets to be had of Kemble, No. 13, Caroline-street, Bedford-square. Receipts: #324 12s. (190.0; 9.8; 0.14; tickets: 124.10) (charge: #107 4s. 7d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: As17880119, but Hastings-Kemble (1st appearance in that character [in London]).in London]).
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmour Actor: Packer
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Benson
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Derby Actor: Chaplin
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: Catherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: Petruchio-Kemble; Grumio-Baddeley; Baptista-Packer; Biondella-R. Palmer; Taylor-Burton; Music@Master-Fawcett; Pedro-Phillimore; Hortensio-Benson; Bianca-Miss Tidswell; Curtis-Mrs Love; Catherine-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Kemble
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Baptista Actor: Packer
Role: Biondella Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Taylor Actor: Burton
Role: Music@Master Actor: Fawcett
Role: Pedro Actor: Phillimore
Role: Hortensio Actor: Benson
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: Catherine and Petruchio Author(s): William ShakespeareDavid Garrick
Related Work: Sauny the Scot; or, The Taming of a Shrew Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Lacy

Dance: End: The Conjugal Frolick, as17880221

1012
29 March 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Bertie Greatheed. Prologue by the Rev. David Williames. Epilogue by Hester Lynch Piozzi (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 20 May 1788: This Day is published The Regent (1s. 6d.). Afterpiece: Not acted these 12 years [acted 29 May 1779]. "I do think that Mrs Siddons for Vigour of Action, pathetic Tone of Voice, & a sort of Radiance which comes round her in Scenes where strong heroic Virtues are displayed, never had her Equal" (Thraliana, II, 715). Receipts: #226 13s. (211.1; 14.4; O.18; tickets not come in:0.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Regent

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kemble, Aickin, Barrymore, Packer, Bates, Wilson, Phillimore, Chaplin, Benson, Alfred, Spencer, WRoughton, Mrs Ward, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from text (J. Robson and W. Clarke, 1788): Manuel-Kemble; Solerno-Aickin; Ansaldo-Barrymore; Gerbin-Packer; Diego-Bates; Servant-Wilson; Banditti-Phillimore, Chaplin; Pedro-Benson; Gomez-Wroughton; Carlos-Master Gregson; Paula-Mrs Ward; Dianora-Mrs Siddons; Alfred, Spencer; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Mrs Siddons. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Manuel Actor: Kemble
Role: Solerno Actor: Aickin
Role: Ansaldo Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gerbin Actor: Packer
Role: Diego Actor: Bates
Role: Servant Actor: Wilson
Role: Banditti Actor: Phillimore, Chaplin
Role: Pedro Actor: Benson
Role: Gomez Actor: Wroughton
Role: Carlos Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Paula Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Dianora Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Prologue Actor: Wroughton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Regent Author(s): Bertie Greatheed

Afterpiece Title: The Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: The King-Whitfield; Richard-R. Palmer; Joe (with a song)-Williames; Lord Lurewell-Benson; Courtiers-Phillimore; Peggy-Miss Collins; Margery-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: The King Actor: Whitfield
Role: Richard Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Joe Actor: Williames
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Benson
Role: Courtiers Actor: Phillimore
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The King and the Miller of Mansfield Author(s): Robert Dodsley

1013
08 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #189 18s. 6d. (149.17.0; 39.6.6; 0.12.6; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek-Dodd; Sir Toby Belch-Moody; Orsino-Whitfield; Sebastian-Lamash; Fabian-R. Palmer; Antonio-Phillimore; Clown, the original Epilogue Song-Suett; Malvolio-Bensley; Viola-Mrs Jordan; Maria-Mrs Kemble; Olivia (with songs)-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Moody
Role: Orsino Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sebastian Actor: Lamash
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: the original Epilogue Song Actor: Suett
Role: Malvolio Actor: Bensley
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Performance Comment: Young Cockney-Dodd; Captain Sightly-Barrymore; Old Cockney-Fawcett; Richard-Wilson; Servant-Newbold; Barnacle-Suett; Penelope-Miss J. Stageldoir; Miss La Blonde-Miss Barnes; Priscilla Tomboy-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Young Cockney Actor: Dodd
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Barrymore
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Fawcett
Role: Richard Actor: Wilson
Role: Servant Actor: Newbold
Role: Barnacle Actor: Suett
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss J. Stageldoir
Role: Miss La Blonde Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Priscilla Tomboy Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Boarding School; or, The Sham Captain Author(s): Charles Coffey
Related Work: The Romp Author(s): Charles DibdinT.A. Lloyd
Related Work: Love for Money; or, The Boarding School Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Love and Money; or, The Fair Caledonian Author(s): Robert BensonSamuel Arnold

1014
10 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for the Author [of mainpiece]. Afterpiece: With a Sea-Fightv and Processionv. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] Receipts: #124 8s. 6d. (79.12.0; 43.19.6; 0.17.0; tickets: none listed) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In The East

Performance Comment: As17880225, but Capt. Coromandel-Benson in place of Williames.
Cast
Role: Coromandel Actor: Benson in place of Williames.
Role: Mushroom Actor: King
Role: Colonel Baton Actor: Baddeley
Role: Twist Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Colonel Bentley Actor: Aickin
Role: Stanmore Actor: Dignum
Role: Warnford Actor: Kelly
Role: Rosario Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Mrs Muchroom Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Ormellina Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Campaign; or, Love in the East Indies Author(s): Robert JephsonSir Nathaniel BarryWilliam Shield
Related Work: Love in the East; or, Adventures of Twelve Hours Author(s): James CobbThomas Linley Sr.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: Puff-King; Sneer-Barrymore; Dangle-R. Palmer; Interpreter-Baddeley; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Principal Tragedians-Whitfield, Fawcett, Waldron, Burton, Bannister Jun., Miss Pope. Cast of Tragedians adjusted from playbill of 27 Oct. 1790: Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; +Justice-Fawcett; +Sir Christopher Hatton-Waldron; +Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; +Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; +Tilburina-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Sneer Actor: Barrymore
Role: Dangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Principal Tragedians Actor: Whitfield, Fawcett, Waldron, Burton, Bannister Jun., Miss Pope. Cast of Tragedians adjusted from playbill of 27 Oct. 1790: Earl of Leicester-Whitfield
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Whitfield
Role: Justice Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

1015
17 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #112 7s. 6d. (94.6.0; 17.16.6; 0.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17871210, but Lord Stanley-Chaplin; Catesby-R. Palmer; Lord Mayor-Staunton.
Cast
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Chaplin
Role: Catesby Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Staunton.
Role: King Richard Actor: Smith
Role: Richmond Actor: Wroughton
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Tressel Actor: Whitfield
Role: Norfolk Actor: Fawcett
Role: of the Tower Actor: Benson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Phillimore
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Gaudry
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Junior

Performance Comment: As17880403.
Cast
Role: Magician Actor: Dignum in place of Staunton.
Role: unassigned Actor: Miss Romanzini, Mrs _Love
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss J. Stageldoir in place of Miss Stageldoir.
Role: Old Harlequin Actor: Hamoir
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bates
Role: Officer Actor: Williames
Role: French Gentlemen Actor: Burton, Lamash
Role: Cook Actor: Fawcett
Role: German Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Valet Actor: Wilson
Role: Miller Actor: Chaplin
Role: Landlord Actor: Jones
Role: Daemon Actor: Benson
Role: Taylor Actor: Alfred
Role: Clown Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Old Colombine Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: French Ladies Actor: Miss Barnes, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Tidswell
Role: Fairy Actor: Miss Cranford
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield

1016
21 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. [Author of Prologue to 1st piece unknown. 2nd piece: By permission of G. Colman, Esq. [owner of the copyright]. 3rd piece [1st time; F 2 (?)]: Altered from Woman's a Riddle [by Christopher Bullock; alterer unknown. Not in Larpent MS; not published]. Public Advertiser, 2 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho. Receipts: #286 11s. (145.16; 14.5; 1.12; tickets: 124.18) (charge: #106 1s. 5d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Transformation; Or, The Manager An Actor In Spite Of Himself

Performance Comment: Cameleon-Bannister Jun.; Waiter-Bannister Jun.; Hair Dresser-Bannister Jun.; Musician-Bannister Jun.; Machinist-Bannister Jun.; Woman@dresser-Bannister Jun.; Prompter-Bannister Jun.; Publican-Bannister Jun.; Manager of the Fete-Benson; Gentleman-R. Palmer; Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Cameleon Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Waiter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hair Dresser Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Musician Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Machinist Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woman@dresser Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Prompter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Publican Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Manager of the Fete Actor: Benson
Role: Gentleman Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager an Actor in Spite of Himself Author(s): Charles BonnorDorvigny
Related Work: The Devil of a Wife; or, A Comical Transformation Author(s): Thomas Jevon
Related Work: The Astrologer; or, The Pretended Transformation Author(s): James Ralph

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Wroughton; The Spanish Barber-Bannister Jun.; Basil-Aickin; Argus-Suett; Tall@boy-R. Palmer; Notary-Benson; Dr Bartholo-Parsons; Rosina-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Wroughton
Role: The Spanish Barber Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Argus Actor: Suett
Role: Tall@boy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Notary Actor: Benson
Role: Dr Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: The Invisible Mistress

Performance Comment: Characters by Wroughton, Moody, Barrymore, Lamash, Bannister Jun., Mrs Wilson, Miss Collins, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Taylor. Cast from MS annotation on playbill in FSL: Courtly-Wroughton; Vulture-Moody; Col. Monks-Barrymore; Aspin-Lamash; Sir Amorous Vain@wit-Bannister Jun.; Lady Outside-Mrs Wilson; Miranda-Mrs Taylor; unassigned-Miss Collins, Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Courtly Actor: Wroughton
Role: Vulture Actor: Moody
Role: Monks Actor: Barrymore
Role: Aspin Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Amorous Vain@wit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: unassigned Actor: Miss Collins, Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers; or, The Invisible Mistress Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft

Entertainment: Monologue. End 2nd piece: A Touch of the Times; or, A Ramble through London-Bannister Jun

Performance Comment: End 2nd piece: A Touch of the Times; or, A Ramble through London-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: A Ramble through London Actor: Bannister Jun.

1017
25 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: "Bursts of applause continued for full ten minutes on Palmer's first entrance" (Public Advertiser, 26 Apr.). Receipts: #249 14s. 6d. (226.17.0; 20.10.0; 2.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: As17880408, but Sir Toby Belch-Palmer (1st appearance there this season).
Cast
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Orsino Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sebastian Actor: Lamash
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Malvolio Actor: Bensley
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

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

Dance: As17880313

1018
29 April 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bensley. Tickets delivered for the 10th will be admitted. 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. Public Advertiser, 28 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Bensley, No. 21, Charlotte-street, Bedford-Square. Receipts: #271 19s. 6d. (122.5.0; 22.15.6; 0.9.0; tickets: 126.10.0) (charge: #114 5s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Performance Comment: As17871030, but Bates-R. Palmer; Charlotte-Mrs Kemble [i.e. formerly Mrs Brereton].i.e. formerly Mrs Brereton].
Cast
Role: Bates Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Beverley Actor: Kemble
Role: Lewson Actor: Bensley
Role: Jarvis Actor: Aickin
Role: Dawson Actor: Phillimore
Role: Stukely Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mrs Beverley Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): James ShirleyDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): Susanna CentlivreJohn O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: As17880424.
Cast
Role: Principal Tragedians Actor: Wrighten.
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Sneer Actor: Barrymore
Role: Dangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Whitfield
Role: Justice Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

1019
06 May 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wrighten, prompter. 2nd piece [1st time; M.INT I]. Public Advertiser, 1 May: Tickets to be had of Wrighten, New Buildings, Hemming's Row, St. Martin's Lane. Receipts: #250 6s. (38.14; 19.15; 1.7; tickets: 190.10) (charge: #109 8s. 2d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Leon-Smith; Duke-Aickin; Cacafogo-Moody; Don Juan-Packer; Sanchio-Phillimore; Alonzo-R. Palmer; Copper Captain-King; Margardtta-Mrs Ward; Old Woman-Mr Baddeley; Maid-Mr Waldron; Clara-Miss Barnes; Altea-Miss Tidswell; Estifania-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Leon Actor: Smith
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Don Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Alonzo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Copper Captain Actor: King
Role: Margardtta Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Baddeley
Role: Maid Actor: Mr Waldron
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Altea Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Estifania Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Le Matin, Midi, et le Soir

Performance Comment: Morning. A Camp. O say bonny Lass-Dignum, Miss Romanzini; [Noon. A Village. New Dance, The Shepherd's Wedding-Hamoir, Miss J. Stageldoir; [Night. A Hermit's Cell, Moon-light. The Tale of Edwin and Angelina-[from [The Hermit, by] Goldsmith, composed by Hook; Edwin-Kelly; Angelina-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: O say bonny Lass Actor: Dignum, Miss Romanzini
Role: The Shepherd's Wedding Actor: Hamoir, Miss J. Stageldoir
Role: Moon Actor: light. The Tale of Edwin and Angelina-
Role: The Tale of Edwin and Angelina Actor:
Role: Edwin Actor: Kelly
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Crouch.

Afterpiece Title: Too Civil by Half

Performance Comment: Captain Freeman-Palmer; Butler-Baddeley; Bustle-Burton; Lieut. Bumper (with songs)-Williames; Sir Toby Treacle-Suett; Lady Treacle-Mrs Hopkins; Bridget-Mrs Wilson; Nancy (with songs)-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bustle Actor: Burton
Role: Bumper Actor: Williames
Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Suett
Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Too Civil by Half Author(s): John Dent

Dance: End 2nd piece: The Conjugal Frolick, as17880221

1020
06 June 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Tickets delivered for this Evening [Account-Book: by Appleby, Bayne, Dale Jun., Daglish, Douglas, Gardiner, Gillis, Kirk, Lyon, Standen, Pilsbury, Mrs Lewis] will be admitted. Receipts: #192 1s. (7.11.0; 2.14.6; 0.15.6; tickets: 181.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Plain Dealer

Performance Comment: The Plain Dealer-Bensley; Lord Plausible-Suett; Major Old@Fox-Moody; Freeman-Barrymore; Vernish-Packer; Jerry Blackacre-Dodd; Counsellor Quillet-Phillimore; Oadam-Bates; Country Boy-Miss Heard; Novel-R. Palmer; Widow Blackacre-Mrs Hopkins; Olivia-Miss Pope; Eliza-Miss Tidswell; Lettice-Mrs Heard; Fidelia-Mrs Wilson.
Cast
Role: The Plain Dealer Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Plausible Actor: Suett
Role: Major Old@Fox Actor: Moody
Role: Freeman Actor: Barrymore
Role: Vernish Actor: Packer
Role: Jerry Blackacre Actor: Dodd
Role: Counsellor Quillet Actor: Phillimore
Role: Oadam Actor: Bates
Role: Country Boy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Novel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Widow Blackacre Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Eliza Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Plain Dealer Author(s): William Wycherley

Afterpiece Title: The First Floor

Performance Comment: As17870918.
Cast
Role: Whimsey Actor: Baddeley
Role: Furnish Actor: Suett
Role: Young Whimsey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Landlord Actor: Chaplin
Role: Snap Actor: Jones
Role: Postboy Actor: Alfred
Role: Frank Actor: Spencer
Role: Montford Actor: Whitfield
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Tim Tartlet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Pattypan Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The First Floor Author(s): James Cobb

Dance: End: Minuet de la Cour and Allemande-Kirk, Miss J. Stageldoir

Performance Comment: Stageldoir.

1021
10 June 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice at the Theatre. [On this night Burton and Phillimore acted in the mainpiece at dl and in the afterpiece at the hay.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: Tobine-Palmer (1st appearance on this stage these 2 years); Tabby-Aickin; Wingrave-Edwin; Catchpenny-Moss; Squib-R. Palmer; Bounce-Gardner; Juggins-Johnson; Doctor Truby-Usher; John-Wewitzer; Waiters-Abbot, Barrett, Lyons; Ranter-Davies; Mrs Grogram-Mrs Webb; Peggy-Mrs Poussin; Nancy Lovewell-Mrs Bulkley.
Cast
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Wingrave Actor: Edwin
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Moss
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Gardner
Role: Juggins Actor: Johnson
Role: Doctor Truby Actor: Usher
Role: John Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Waiters Actor: Abbot, Barrett, Lyons
Role: Ranter Actor: Davies
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Nancy Lovewell Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Lingo-Edwin; Sir Felix Friendly-Moss; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Gardner; Thomas-Burton; John-Phillimore; Cudden-Ledger; Farmer Stump-Painter; Compton-Chapman; Cowslip-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Poussin; Laura-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Moss
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Gardner
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger
Role: Farmer Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Compton Actor: Chapman
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Kemble
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 III: Dance-Byrn, Mrs Goodwin

1022
12 June 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Mrs Plomer is identified in Reed, Diaries, 159.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

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

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Palmer; Spirit-R. Palmer; Brothers-Johnson, Lyons; Bacchanals-Bannister, Davies, Matthews, Chapman; The Lady (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by Forster)-Mrs Bannister; Sabrina-Miss Cranford; Pastoral Nymph-Mrs Forster; Bacchants-Mrs Edwards; Euphrosyne, 1st Bacchant-A Young Lady (1st appearance on any stage [Mrs Plomer]).Mrs Plomer]).
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: Spirit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Brothers Actor: Johnson, Lyons
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Davies, Matthews, Chapman
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: 1st Bacchant Actor: A Young Lady
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

1023
16 June 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Summer Amusement; Or, An Adventure At Margate

Performance Comment: Lord Random-R. Palmer; Captain Surat-Bannister; Sir James Juniper-Moss; Melvil-Davies; Dr Cathartic-Baddeley; Spruce-Wewitzer; Sir Dilberry-Painter; Kit Crab-Barrett; Etiquette-Edwin; Lady Juniper-Mrs Webb; Fidget-Miss Hale; Waiting Maids-Mrs Poussin, Mrs Edwin; Amelia-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Lord Random Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Moss
Role: Melvil Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spruce Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Kit Crab Actor: Barrett
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Waiting Maids Actor: Mrs Poussin, Mrs Edwin
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Summer Amusement; or, An Adventure at Margate Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsWilliam Augustus Miles

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: Sheepface-Edwin; Scout-Bannister Jun.; Justice Mittimus-Moss; Charles-Phillimore; Snarl-Parsons; Kate-Mrs Edwards; Mrs Scout-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Sheepface Actor: Edwin
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Moss
Role: Charles Actor: Phillimore
Role: Snarl Actor: Parsons
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Webb.

Dance: End I: As17880610

1024
17 June 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I'll Tell You What

Performance Comment: Major Cyprus-Palmer; Anthony Euston-Bensley; Colonel Downright-Aickin; Charles Euston-Bannister Jun.; Sir George Euston-Williamson; Sir Harry Harmless-R. Palmer; Mr Euston-Parsons; Lady Euston-Mrs Bulkley; Lady Harriet-Mrs Whitfield; Bloom-Mrs Cuyler; Mrs Euston-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Major Cyprus Actor: Palmer
Role: Anthony Euston Actor: Bensley
Role: Colonel Downright Actor: Aickin
Role: Charles Euston Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir George Euston Actor: Williamson
Role: Sir Harry Harmless Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Euston Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Euston Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Bloom Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Euston Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: I'll Tell You What! Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: As17880613.
Cast
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Mayor Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crazy Actor: Barrett
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Lyons
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: sic] Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Peeping Tom Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

1025
18 June 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing

Performance Comment: Sir Credule-Parsons; Sceptic-Gardner; Captain Nightshade-Johnson; Simon-Bannister Jun.; Kitty-Mrs Cuyler; Diana-Miss Brangin.
Cast
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Parsons
Role: Sceptic Actor: Gardner
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Johnson
Role: Simon Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Brangin.
Related Works
Related Work: Seeing is Believing: A Dramatic Proverb Author(s): Richard Paul Jodrell

Afterpiece Title: Tit for Tat

Performance Comment: Villamour-Bannister Jun.; Old Meanwell-Kemble; Young Meanwell-Davies; Servant-Lyons; Skipwell-R. Palmer; Letty-Mrs Bulkley; Florinda-Mrs Brooks.
Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Old Meanwell Actor: Kemble
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Davies
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Related Works
Related Work: Tit for Tat, or One Dish of his own Chocolate Author(s): Henry Woodward
Related Work: Tit for Tat Author(s): George Colman, the elderJoseph Atkinson

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: As17880610.
Cast
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Moss
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Gardner
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger
Role: Farmer Stump Actor: Painter
Role: Compton Actor: Chapman
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Kemble
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 1st piece: As17880610