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1076
01 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Miss Style is identified in European Magazine, Aug. 1789, p. 135.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17890626.
Cast
Role: Captain Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Lord Random Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Moss
Role: Melvil Actor: Davies
Role: Doctor Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spruce Actor: Iliff
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Kit Crab Actor: Barret
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Married Man

Performance Comment: As17890715.
Cast
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Married Man Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycomb

Performance Comment: Mr Honeycomb-Moss; Ledger-Gardner; Scribble-R. Palmer; Mrs Honeycomb-Mrs Webb; Nurse-Mrs Powell; Polly Honeycomb-A Young Gentlewoman (who never appeared on any stage [Miss Style]).Miss Style]).
Cast
Role: Mr Honeycomb Actor: Moss
Role: Ledger Actor: Gardner
Role: Scribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mrs Honeycomb Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Polly Honeycomb Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: As17890728

1077
05 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Kemble. 1st piece [1st time; M. PREL 1; at its 2nd performance, 10 Aug., acted under its 2nd title, and published as such]: Written by Thomas? Bellamy. [The Address by--Codrington, of Exeter (European Magazine, Sept. 1789, p. 218).] World, 1 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Kemble, No. 26, Villiers-street, York-Buildings. Diary, 1 Sept. 1789: This Day is published The Benevolent Planters (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Friends; Or, The Benevolent Planters

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kemble, Usher, Gardner, Chapman, Mrs Kemble. Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1789): Oran-Kemble; Steady-Usher; Heartfree-Gardner; Goodwin-Chapman; Selima-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Oran Actor: Kemble
Role: Steady Actor: Usher
Role: Heartfree Actor: Gardner
Role: Goodwin Actor: Chapman
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Friends; or, The Benevolent Planters Author(s): Thomas Bellamy
Related Work: The Mask'd Friend Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: Marcelia; or, The Treacherous Friend Author(s): Frances Boothby
Related Work: The False Friend; or, The Fate of Disobedience Author(s): Mary Pix
Related Work: The False Friend Author(s): John VanbrughAlain-René Le Sage
Related Work: A Friend in Need Author(s): Prince HoareMichael Kelly
Related Work: True Friends Author(s): Thomas Attwood
Related Work: A Friend in Need is a Friend, Indeed! Author(s): Denis O'Bryen

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performance Comment: Muns-Edwin; Lord Edmund-Williamson; Dowdle-Moss; Count Fripon-Powell; Father Frank-Mathews; Phelim-Ledger; Tough-Burton; Frill-Johnson; Trap-Gardner; Landlord-Painter; Jack Connor-R. Palmer; Rachel-Mrs Brooks; Mary-Mrs Edwards; Adelaide-Mrs Whitfield.
Cast
Role: Muns Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Edmund Actor: Williamson
Role: Dowdle Actor: Moss
Role: Count Fripon Actor: Powell
Role: Father Frank Actor: Mathews
Role: Phelim Actor: Ledger
Role: Tough Actor: Burton
Role: Frill Actor: Johnson
Role: Trap Actor: Gardner
Role: Landlord Actor: Painter
Role: Jack Connor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Adelaide Actor: Mrs Whitfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Jobson-Edwin; Sir John Loverule-Davies; Nell-Mrs Kemble (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Davies
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Dance: In: a new dance, Liberty or We Slaves Rejoice-

Entertainment: Monologues End 2nd piece: As17890617 Preceding: An Address to the Humane Society on the Abolition of the Slave Trade in the character of a Negro , by-Kemble; End 3rd piece: Belles have at Ye All-Mrs Kemble

Cast
Role: Paul's Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: God save the King Actor: Chapman, Chambers, Mathews.
Related Works
Related Work: Arthur and Emmeline Author(s): Henry PurcellDavid GarrickThomas ArneJohn Philip KembleThomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: The School for Scandal Scandaliz'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Maid of Honour Author(s): John FletcherPhilip MassingerFrancis BeaumontJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Projects Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Pannel Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: Coriolanus; or, The Roman Matron Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Farm House Author(s): Charles JohnsonJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): John DrydenWilliam DavenantJohn Philip KembleThomas Linley Jr.
Related Work: The False Friend Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Love In Many Masks Author(s): Aphra BehnJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Lodoiska Author(s): John Philip KembleStephen StoraceÉlie Bédéno Dejaure
Related Work: All's Well that Ends Well Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Measure for Measure Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel LeeJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Plain Dealer Author(s): William WycherleyJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Roman Actor Author(s): Philip MassingerJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Country Lasses: or, The Custom of the Manor Author(s): Charles Johnson
Related Work: King Arthur; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Rover; or, The Banish't Cavaliers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden

1078
27 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Edwin

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Wife Well Managed

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Edwin, Kemble, Burton, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Whitfield. [Cast suggested by Genest, VI, 570: Don Pisalto-Edwin; Father Bernardo-Kemble; Teague-Burton; Inis-Mrs Edwards; Lady Pisalto-Mrs Whitfield.]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Edwin, Kemble, Burton, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Whitfield.
Role: Don Pisalto Actor: Edwin
Role: Father Bernardo Actor: Kemble
Role: Teague Actor: Burton
Role: Inis Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Lady Pisalto Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Afterpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: Young Sadboy-Bannister Jun.; Chronicle (1st time)-Baddeley; Spatterdash-R. Palmer; Captain Ambush-Williamson; Shadrach-Barrett; Old Sadboy-Gardner; Clod-Edwin; Lady Rounceval-Mrs Webb; Araminta-Miss George; Dinah Primrose-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Young Sadboy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Chronicle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spatterdash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Ambush Actor: Williamson
Role: Shadrach Actor: Barrett
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Gardner
Role: Clod Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss George
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Duke and No Duke; or, Trappolin's Vagaries

Performance Comment: Trappolin-Edwin.
Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Edwin.
Related Works
Related Work: A Duke and no Duke Author(s): Aston CokainNahum Tate
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond

Song: End 2nd piece: Four@and@twenty Perriwigs all on a Row-; In 3rd piece: Quoz-Edwin

1079
07 September 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 5 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17890813.
Cast
Role: Captain Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Lord Random Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Moss
Role: Melvil Actor: Davies
Role: Doctor Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spruce Actor: Iliff
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Kit Crab Actor: Barret
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Young Philpot-Bannister Jun,; Young Wilding-R. Palmer; Maria-Mrs Goodall (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun,
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Goodall
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally

1080
09 September 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17890813, but Principal Characters-R. _Palmer, _Iliff.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: R. _Palmer, _Iliff.
Role: Captain Surat Actor: Bannister
Role: Lord Random Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir James Juniper Actor: Moss
Role: Melvil Actor: Davies
Role: Doctor Cathartic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Spruce Actor: Iliff
Role: Sir Dilberry Actor: Painter
Role: Kit Crab Actor: Barret
Role: Etiquette Actor: Edwin
Role: Lady Juniper Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fidget Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Comet

Performance Comment: As17890902.
Cast
Role: Belmont Actor: Iliff in place of Williamson
Role: Kicksey Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Stitch Actor: Burton
Role: Sir Credulous Testy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Lady Testy Actor: Mrs Webb.
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Cranky Actor: Moss
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Mayor Actor: Moss
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.
Role: Major Rheinberg Actor: Williamson
Role: Count de Narcisse Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Count de Wurtzendal Actor: Iliff
Role: Notary Actor: Barrett
Role: Bertrand Actor: Usher
Role: Edelsee Actor: Abbott
Role: Baron de Fortsheim Actor: Kemble
Role: Baroness de Fortsheim Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lisette Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Eleanora Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Muns Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Edmund Actor: Williamson
Role: Dowdle Actor: Moss
Role: Count Fripon Actor: Powell
Role: Father Frank Actor: Mathews
Role: Phelim Actor: Ledger
Role: Tough Actor: Burton
Role: Frill Actor: Johnson
Role: Trap Actor: Gardner
Role: Landlord Actor: Painter
Role: Jack Connor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Adelaide Actor: Mrs Whitfield.
Role: Jobson Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Davies
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Blazing Comet: The Mad Lovers; or, The Beauties of the Poets Author(s): Samuel Johnson
Related Work: The Comet; or, How to Come at Her Author(s): Thomas Bellamy

1081
12 September 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: No Money to be returned. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Fosbrook, at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [see 4 Nov.]. [No playbill this season lists the various prices of admission; they were probably, as usual: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s.] Receipts: #159 6s. 6d. (119.17.0; 38.6.0; 1.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: King Richard-Kemble; Richmond-Wroughton; Buckingham-Barrymore; Lord Stanley-Aickin; Tressel-Whitfield; Norfolk-Williames; Catesby-Packer; Ratcliff-Phillimore; Prince Edward-Miss Stageldoir; Duke of York-Miss Gawdry; King Henry-Bensley; Lady Anne-Mrs Powell (late Mrs Farmer); Dutchess of York-Mrs Hopkins; Queen-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Kemble
Role: Richmond Actor: Wroughton
Role: Buckingham Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Aickin
Role: Tressel Actor: Whitfield
Role: Norfolk Actor: Williames
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Phillimore
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Gawdry
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The First Floor

Performance Comment: Whimsey-Baddeley; Furnish-Suett; Young Whimsey-R. Palmer; Monford-Whitfield; Simon-Burton; Landlord-Hollingsworth; Snap-Jones; Postboy-Alfred; Frank-Spencer; Tim Tartlet-Bannister Jun.; Nancy-Mrs Wilson; Charlotte-Miss Collins; Mrs Pattypan-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Whimsey Actor: Baddeley
Role: Furnish Actor: Suett
Role: Young Whimsey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Monford Actor: Whitfield
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Snap Actor: Jones
Role: Postboy Actor: Alfred
Role: Frank Actor: Spencer
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

1082
17 September 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of The Divorce, advertised on playbill of 15 Sept.] Paid Renters' Interest #34 [this paid daily]; Supernumeraries #3 4s. 6d.; Tailor #8 16s. 6d.; Scenemen #5 4s.; Daglish copying music #6 16s. 9d. Receipts: #113 1s. (69.16.0; 41.13.6; 1.11.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Kemble; Manly-Bensley; Count Basset-Dodd; John Moody-Moody; Squire Richard-Suett; Sir Francis Wronghead-Hollingsworth; Lady Grace-Mrs Ward; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Booth; Miss Jenny-Miss Collins; Myrtilla-Miss Barnes; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Heard; Trusty-Miss Tidswell; Lady Townly-Mrs Goodall (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Kemble
Role: Manly Actor: Bensley
Role: Count Basset Actor: Dodd
Role: John Moody Actor: Moody
Role: Squire Richard Actor: Suett
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Trusty Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Goodall
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): Colley CibberJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin-Waldron; Charles-Barrymore; Harry Stukely-R. Palmer; Cymon-Burton; Waiter-Phillimore; Wat-Maddocks; Ostler-Wilson; William-Lyons; Diggery-Suett; Miss Kitty Sprightly-Miss Collins; Miss Bridget-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore
Role: Harry Stukely Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Wat Actor: Maddocks
Role: Ostler Actor: Wilson
Role: William Actor: Lyons
Role: Diggery Actor: Suett
Role: Miss Kitty Sprightly Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Miss Bridget Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman

1083
19 September 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Kemble Mem.: Haymes, from Margate.] Afterpiece: Not acted these 2 years. With Alterations and Restorations, particularly the admired Shades and Transparencies representing the Amusements of Harlequin, and the Destruction of the Pantomimical Fleet. Harlequin's Invasion will be performed only Four Times this Season, when it must necessarily give place to Preparations for other Entertainments. Receipts: #183 3s. 6d. (119.4.0; 62.2.0; 1.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Belcour-Haymes (1st appearance on that stage); Stockwell-Aickin; Major O'Flaherty-Moody; Captain Dudley-Packer; Charles Dudley-Barrymore; Fulmer-Suett; Varland-Baddeley; Lady Rusport-Mrs Booth [Public Advertiser: Mrs Hopkins]; Louisa Dudley-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Fulmer-Miss Tidswell; Lucy-Mrs Heard; Charlotte Rusport-Mrs Goodall.
Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: Haymes
Role: Stockwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Dudley Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Barrymore
Role: Fulmer Actor: Suett
Role: Varland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

Performance Comment: Harlequin-R. Palmer; Simon-Moody; Gasconade-Baddeley; Mercury-Dignum; Corporal Bounce-Phillimore; Abram-Waldron; Justice-Maddocks; Forge-Burton; Snip-Suett; Old Woman-Mr Fawcett; Mrs Snip-Mrs Booth; Sukey Chitterlin-Miss Collins; Dolly Snip-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Simon Actor: Moody
Role: Gasconade Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Dignum
Role: Corporal Bounce Actor: Phillimore
Role: Abram Actor: Waldron
Role: Justice Actor: Maddocks
Role: Forge Actor: Burton
Role: Snip Actor: Suett
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mr Fawcett
Role: Mrs Snip Actor: Mrs Booth
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

1084
26 September 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #189 15s. (137.10; 51.8; 0.17)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: Sir Clement Flint-Bensley; Lord Gayville-Barrymore; Alscrip-Suett; Chignon-Baddeley; Mr Blandish-Whitfield; Mr Rightly-Aickin; Prompt-R. Palmer; Clifford-Wroughton; Miss Alscrip-Miss Pope; Miss Alton-Mrs Crouch; Mrs Blandish-Mrs Wilson; Lady Emily-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Sir Clement Flint Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Barrymore
Role: Alscrip Actor: Suett
Role: Chignon Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Blandish Actor: Whitfield
Role: Mr Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clifford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Lady Emily Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The City Heiress; or, Sir Timothy Treatall Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Richmond Heiress; or, A Woman Once in the Right Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Stolen Heiress or the Salamanca Doctor Outplotted Author(s): Susanna CentlivreThomas May
Related Work: The Northern Heiress: or, The Humours of York Author(s): Mary Davys
Related Work: The Heiress; or, the Antigallican Author(s): Thomas Mozeen
Related Work: The Heiress Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Welch Heiress Author(s): Edward Jerningham

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Wroughton; Bacchanals-Kelly, Dignum, Sedgwick; Spirit-Lamash; Brothers-Benson, Banks; The Lady-Mrs Ward; Pastoral Nymph (1st time)-Miss Hagley; Sabrina-Miss Romanzini; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Edwards; Bacchants-Mrs Fox, Miss Barnes, Mrs Shaw; Euphrosyne-Mrs Crouch; Sweet Echo-Mrs Crouch; accompanied-Forster.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Kelly, Dignum, Sedgwick
Role: Spirit Actor: Lamash
Role: Brothers Actor: Benson, Banks
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Fox, Miss Barnes, Mrs Shaw
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: accompanied Actor: Forster.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Song: II: song in character-Mrs Crouch

1085
29 September 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #196 5s. 6d. (141.11.0; 54.7.0; 0.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Performance Comment: Oakly-Bensley; Lord Trinket-Dodd; Sir Harry Beagle-R. Palmer; Charles-Barrymore; Russet-Aickin; Captain O'Cutter-Moody; William-Phillimore; John-Wilson; Tom-Alfred; Major Oakly-Baddeley; Lady Freelove-Mrs Hopkins; Harriet-Mrs Kemble; Toilet-Miss Tidswell; Chambermaid-Mrs Heard; Mrs Oakly-Miss Farren. [Edition of 1792 (John Bell) adds: Paris-Maddocks; Servant-Lyons.]
Cast
Role: Oakly Actor: Bensley
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore
Role: Russet Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain O'Cutter Actor: Moody
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 Kemble
Role: Toilet Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Paris Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons.
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: The Jubilee

Performance Comment: As17890922.
Cast
Role: Tragic Muse Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Comic Muse Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Benedick Actor: Kelly
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: London's Great Jubilee Author(s): Matthew Taubman
Related Work: The Jubilee Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): Henry WoodwardJohn A. Fisher
Related Work: The Goldsmiths Jubilee; or, London's Triumph: Containing, A Description of the several Pageants: On which are Represented, Emblematical Figures, Artful Pieces of Architecture, and Rural Dancing: with the Speeches Spoken on each Pageant. Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

1086
01 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 20 years [not acted since 13 Oct. 1748. With alterations by John Philip Kemble]. Receipts: #167 18s. 6d. (122.19.0; 42.11.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth; Or, The Conquest Of France

Performance Comment: English: King Henry-Kemble; Exeter-Aickin; Westmorland-R. Palmer; Duke of Bedford-Dignum; Duke of Gloucester-Benson; Pistol-Suett; Erpingham-Waldron; Bardolph-Alfred; Williams-Whitfield; Nym-Burton; Gower-Williames; Archbishop of Canterbury-Maddocks; Ely-Jones; Grey-Lamash; Scroop-Wilson; Cambridge-Webb; Bates-Banks; Boy-Master Gregson; Fluellen-Baddeley; Hostess-Mrs Booth; French: King-Packer; Duke of Burgundy-Phillimore; Constable-Fawcett; Montjoy-Haymes; Governor-Hollingsworth; Dauphin-Barrymore; Princess Catharine-Miss Collins; Queen of France-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Kemble
Role: Exeter Actor: Aickin
Role: Westmorland Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke of Bedford Actor: Dignum
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Benson
Role: Pistol Actor: Suett
Role: Erpingham Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Alfred
Role: Williams Actor: Whitfield
Role: Nym Actor: Burton
Role: Gower Actor: Williames
Role: Archbishop of Canterbury Actor: Maddocks
Role: Ely Actor: Jones
Role: Grey Actor: Lamash
Role: Scroop Actor: Wilson
Role: Cambridge Actor: Webb
Role: Bates Actor: Banks
Role: Boy Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Fluellen Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Duke of Burgundy Actor: Phillimore
Role: Constable Actor: Fawcett
Role: Montjoy Actor: Haymes
Role: Governor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Dauphin Actor: Barrymore
Role: Princess Catharine Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Queen of France Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Vth; or, The Conquest of France by the English Author(s): Aaron Hill

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: Coupee-Bannister Jun.; Blister-Suett; Quaver-Dignum; Goodwill-Packer; Thomas-Phillimore; Miss Lucy (1st time)-Miss Romanzini.
Cast
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Thomas Actor: Phillimore
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Miss Romanzini.
Related Works
Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

1087
10 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #211 5s. 6d. (149.8.0; 61.2.6; 0.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Know Your Own Mind

Performance Comment: Millamour-Wroughton; Bygrove-Aickin; Captain Bygrove-Haymes; Sir John Millamour-Packer; Charles-R. Palmer; Malvil-Whitfield; Sir Harry Lovewit-Lamash; Dashwould-Bannister Jun.; Miss Neville-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Bromley-Mrs Ward; Lady Jane-Mrs Powell; Madame Le Rouge-Mrs Heard; Lady Bell (with a song)-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Millamour Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bygrove Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Bygrove Actor: Haymes
Role: Sir John Millamour Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Malvil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Harry Lovewit Actor: Lamash
Role: Dashwould Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Neville Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Bromley Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Madame Le Rouge Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Lady Bell Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Know Your Own Mind Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

Performance Comment: Azor-Kelly; Scander-Sedgwick; Ali-Dodd; Fatima-Miss Romanzini; Lesbia (1st time)-Miss Hagley; Selima-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Azor Actor: Kelly
Role: Scander Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Ali Actor: Dodd
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Lesbia Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: Selima and Azor Author(s): Sir George Collier

1088
17 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Books of the Songs [in The Tempest] to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #244 5s. (220.14; 22.11; 1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17891013.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Bensley
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Kelly
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Caliban Actor: Williames
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Aickin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Hyppolito Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

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 Kemble.
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 Kemble.
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

Song: As17891013, but Vocal Parts-Miss Hagley

Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Sedgwick, Amphitrite-Mrs Edwards.
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Edwards.

1089
20 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years. [Bannister Jun.'s 1st appearance as Young Philpot was at the hay, 7 Sept. 1789.] Receipts: #191 5s. 6d. (162.7.0; 27.3.0; 1.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17891013.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Bensley
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Kelly
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Caliban Actor: Williames
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Aickin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Hyppolito Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Young Philpot-Bannister Jun. (1st appearance in that character on that stage); Wilding-R. Palmer; Sir Jasper Wilding-Burton; Beaufort-Haymes; Quildrive-Banks; Dapper-Fawcett; Old Philpot-Baddeley; Corinna-Miss Tidswell; Maria-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Beaufort Actor: Haymes
Role: Quildrive Actor: Banks
Role: Dapper Actor: Fawcett
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Baddeley
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally

Song: As17891017

Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Sedgwick, Amphitrite-Mrs Edwards.
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Edwards.

1090
31 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 5 years. [Keating is identified in Kemble Mem.] Receipts: #120 1s. 6d. (95.4.0; 23.6.0; 1.11.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko; Or, The Royal Slave

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-A Young Gentleman (who never appeared on any stage [Keating]); Blandford-Barrymore; Governor-Whitfield; Stanmore-R. Palmer; Captain Driver-Maddocks; Hotman-Williames; Jack Stanmore-Benson; Daniel-Suett; 1st Planter-Fawcett; 2nd Planter-Hollingsworth; 3rd Planter-Wilson; 4th Planter-Jones; Slaves-Phillimore, Banks, Alfred, Webb; Aboan-Bensley; Widow Lackit-Mrs Hopkins; Charlotte Weldon-Mrs Goodall; Lucy Weldon-Miss Collins; Imoinda-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Blandford Actor: Barrymore
Role: Governor Actor: Whitfield
Role: Stanmore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Driver Actor: Maddocks
Role: Hotman Actor: Williames
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Benson
Role: Daniel Actor: Suett
Role: 1st Planter Actor: Fawcett
Role: 2nd Planter Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: 3rd Planter Actor: Wilson
Role: 4th Planter Actor: Jones
Role: Slaves Actor: Phillimore, Banks, Alfred, Webb
Role: Aboan Actor: Bensley
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Charlotte Weldon Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lucy Weldon Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Powell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17891022.
Cast
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Frolick Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaumont Actor: Williames
Role: Blunt Actor: Alfred
Role: Servant Actor: Spencer
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Suett
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humourists Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Humourist; or, Who's Who? Author(s): James Cobb

1091
05 November 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 7 years [not acted since 25 Apr. 1780]. Receipts: #110 18s. (77.4; 32.3; 1.11)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Performance Comment: Mirabel-Wroughton; Old Mirabel-Aickin; Petit-R. Palmer; Dugard-Haymes; Bravoes-Maddocks, Phillimore, Alfred, Webb; Duretete-Dodd; Oriana-Mrs Goodall; Lamorce-Miss Tidswell; Bisarre-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Mirabel Actor: Wroughton
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Aickin
Role: Petit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dugard Actor: Haymes
Role: Bravoes Actor: Maddocks, Phillimore, Alfred, Webb
Role: Duretete Actor: Dodd
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lamorce Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Bisarre Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John FletcherGeorge Farquhar
Related Work: The Inconstant Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill

Afterpiece Title: Arthur and Emmeline

Performance Comment: As17891028, but Vocal Parts-_Fawcett, _Alfred, _Lyons.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: _Fawcett, _Alfred, _Lyons.
Role: Arthur Actor: Kemble
Role: Oswald Actor: Barrymore
Role: Merlin Actor: Aickin
Role: Conon Actor: Packer
Role: Osmand Actor: Phillimore
Role: Aurelius Actor: Whitfield
Role: Grimbald Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Emmeline Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Philidel Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Spirit of Light Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Rest of the Vocal Parts Actor: Kelly
Related Works
Related Work: Arthur and Emmeline Author(s): Henry PurcellDavid GarrickThomas ArneJohn Philip KembleThomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: King Arthur; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Dryden

1092
07 November 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 3, by William Hayley, based on The Changeling, by Thomas Middleton. And see cg, 10 Nov.]: With new Dresses and Decorations. Afterpiece: 1st time in 3 acts [see cg, 14 Dec. 1784]. Receipts: #120 10s. 6d. (84.15.0; 29.17.6; 5.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Marcella

Performance Comment: Characters-Kemble, Barrymore, Whitfield, Benson, Wroughton, Mrs Powell. [Cast from European Magazine, Nov. 1789, p. 378: Hernandez-Kemble; Alonzo [in text, Plays written for a Private Theatre (T. Cadell, 1784): Mendoza]-Barrymore; Lupercio-Whitfield; Lopez-Benson; Governor of Barcelona-Wroughton; Marcella-Mrs Powell. [For the change from Mendoza to Alonzo, see cg, 10 Nov.]For the change from Mendoza to Alonzo, see cg, 10 Nov.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Barrymore, Whitfield, Benson, Wroughton, Mrs Powell.
Role: Hernandez Actor: Kemble
Role: Mendoza] Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lupercio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lopez Actor: Benson
Role: Governor of Barcelona Actor: Wroughton
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Powell.
Related Works
Related Work: Marcella Author(s): William Hayley

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Bannister Jun.; Antonio-R. Palmer; Doctor Bartholo-Suett; Page (with a song)-Miss Romanzini; Bazil-Phillimore; Figaro-Wroughton; Countess-Mrs Ward; Marcelina-Mrs Hopkins; Agnes-Miss Stageldoir; Susan-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Antonio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Suett
Role: Page Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Bazil Actor: Phillimore
Role: Figaro Actor: Wroughton
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

1093
24 November 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by James Cobb. Text 1st published (unauthorized), Dublin [1790]. Sga Storace had 1st appeared in concerts from 1774 to 1778, and at king's on 24 Apr. 1787 and thereafter]: With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The new Music composed by Storace, the rest compiled from Linley? Sen., Purcell, Sarti, Paisiello, Martin y Soler?, Pleyel, &c. The Scenes designed and executed by Greenwood. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "In her own particular line on the stage [Sga Storace] was unrivalled, being an excellent actress, as well as a masterly singer. She settled entirely in England, and after quitting the opera (to which she was frequently recalled in times of distress, as was too often the case), she engaged at Drury Lane, where the English opera was raised to an excellence not known before, by her singing, with that of Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Kelly, and Bannister, and under the direction of her brother Stephen Storace, who composed, or rather compiled, several very pretty operas, of which the Haunted Tower, and the Siege of Belgrade still remain favorites, and are frequently performed" (Mount-Edgcumbe, 65). Account-Book, 4 Jan. 1790: Paid Cobb on Acct. of the Purchase of the Copyright of the Haunted Tower #157 10s.; 27 Feb. 1790: Paid Cobb in full for Copyright #52 10s. Receipts: #219 9s. 6d. (200.13.0; 17.14.6; 1.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: [Characters-Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.; Sga Storace (1st appearance on the English stage i.e. in a speaking part]), Miss Romanzini, Mrs Booth, Mrs Crouch. [Cast from Songs (J. Jarvis, 1789): Lord William-Kelly; Baron of Oakland-Baddeley; Hugo-Moody; Lewis-Suett; Robert-Dignum; Charles-Sedgwick; De Courcy-Whitfield; Martin-Williames; Edward-Bannister Jun.; Hubert-Webb; Servant-Lyons; Adela-Sga Storace; Cicely-Miss Romanzini; Maud-Mrs Booth; Lady Elinor-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: The King-Whitfield; Richard-R. Palmer; Joe (with a song)-Williames; Lord Lurewell-Benson; The Miller-Moody; Kate-Mrs Wilson; Peggy-Miss Collins; Margery-Mrs Hopkins [Public Advertiser: Mrs Booth].Public Advertiser: Mrs Booth].
Cast
Role: The King Actor: Whitfield
Role: Richard Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Joe Actor: Williames
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Benson
Role: The Miller Actor: Moody
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Wilson
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

1094
01 December 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #215 8s. 6d. (193.15.0; 20.15.0; 0.18.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17891124.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-Bannister Jun.; Duke's Servant-R. Palmer; Sir Harry's Servant-Whitfield; Philip-Baddeley; Freeman-Fawcett; Kitty-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Whitfield
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

Dance: In afterpiece: a Mock Minuet-R. Palmer, Miss Pope

Performance Comment: Palmer, Miss Pope.

1095
10 December 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 12 years [never previously acted at this theatre. Baker had acted at Dublin and at Margate (Thespian Dictionary)]. Receipts: #214 2s. 6d. (188.12.0; 24.8.6; 0.19.6; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17891208.
Cast
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Heard in place of Mrs Booth.
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Performance Comment: Mr Grub-Baker (1st appearance on that stage); Consol-Suett; George Bevil-Whitfield; Francis Bevil-Lamash; Harry Bevil-Haymes; Robin-Burton; Chapeau-R. Palmer; House Maid-Mrs Wilson; Emily-Miss Collins; Mrs Grub-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Mr Grub Actor: Baker
Role: Consol Actor: Suett
Role: George Bevil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Francis Bevil Actor: Lamash
Role: Harry Bevil Actor: Haymes
Role: Robin Actor: Burton
Role: Chapeau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: House Maid Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: Cross Purposes Author(s): William O'Brien

Dance: As17891204

1096
16 December 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. To prevent Confusion Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to send their Servants to keep Places by Half past Four o'Clock. God save the King was sung "by the performers and by the audience five times: twice on the entrance of the King and Queen, once after the Play, twice after the Farce" (World, 19 Dec.). And see 23 Apr. 1790. Account-Book: In the Pit of this Night 525 Persons, this is the greatest Number ever remembered to be in at any One Time. R. P. [i.e. Richard Peake, sub-treasurer]. Receipts: #290 11s. 6d. (279.13.0; 9.18.6; 1.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17891124.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17891017.
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 Kemble.
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: As17891204

1097
19 January 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years [not acted since 9 May 1785]. Receipts: #236 5s. 6d. (200.5.0; 35.1.6; 0.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17891124.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: Captain Meadows-R. Palmer; Canteen-Lamash; Young Wrongward-Haymes; Robert-Burton; Groom-Fawcett; Sternhold-Maddocks; William-Alfred; Old Wrongward-Waldron; Sophia-Miss Collins; Chambermaid-Miss Tidswell; Betsey Blossom-Miss Romanzini; song-Miss Romanzini.
Cast
Role: Captain Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Canteen Actor: Lamash
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Haymes
Role: Robert Actor: Burton
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sternhold Actor: Maddocks
Role: William Actor: Alfred
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Waldron
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: song Actor: Miss Romanzini.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Dance: As17891204

1098
10 February 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Bland was from the Liverpool theatre.] Receipts: #218 16s. (175.0.0; 41.1.0; 2.12.6; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: Orsino-Whitfield; Sebastian-Bland (1st appearance in London); Antonio-Phillimore; Curio-Lyons; Sir Toby Belch-Moody; Sir Andrew Ague@cheek-Dodd; Sea Captain-Benson; Fabian-R. Palmer; Malvolio-Bensley; Clown-Suett; Olivia-Mrs Crouch; Viola-Mrs Jordan; Maria-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Orsino Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sebastian Actor: Bland
Role: Antonio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Curio Actor: Lyons
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Moody
Role: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Sea Captain Actor: Benson
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Malvolio Actor: Bensley
Role: Clown Actor: Suett
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Kemble.
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 Pannel

Performance Comment: Don Guzman-Baddeley; Don Ferdinand-Barrymore; Don Carlos-Whitfield; Don Pedro-Williames; Octavio-Phillimore; Muskato-Bannister Jun.; Lazarillo-R. Palmer; Lawyer-Maddocks; Notary-Fawcett; Servant-Lyons; Alguaziles-Jones, Webb, Alfred; Marcella-Mrs Ward; Aurora-Mrs Kemble; Beatrice-Mrs Jordan; Leonarda-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Baddeley
Role: Don Ferdinand Actor: Barrymore
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Whitfield
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Williames
Role: Octavio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Muskato Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lawyer Actor: Maddocks
Role: Notary Actor: Fawcett
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Alguaziles Actor: Jones, Webb, Alfred
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Leonarda Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pannel Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Dance: End: The Irish Bird Catchers, as17900123

1099
27 February 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece: Epilogue by David Garrick]. Receipts: #232 10s. 6d. (188.17.0; 42.11.6; 1.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: As17890922, but Touchstone-Bannister Jun.; Le Beau [sic]-Banks; Rosalind-Mrs Jordan; Cuckoo Song-Mrs Jordan; Jaques de Bois-Fawcett; Sylvius-Benson; Dennis-Alfred.
Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: sic] Actor: Banks
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Cuckoo Song Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sylvius Actor: Benson
Role: Dennis Actor: Alfred.
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Amiens Actor: Williames
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Aickin
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Oliver Actor: Packer
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Maddocks
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Le Beu Actor: Lamash
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Phillimore
Role: Jaques Actor: Wroughton
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Barnes

Afterpiece Title: Polly Honeycombe

Performance Comment: Honeycombe-Suett; Ledger-Williames; Scribble-R. Palmer; Mrs Honeycombe-Mrs Hopkins; Polly (with a new song, and the original Epilogue)-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character); Nurse-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Honeycombe Actor: Suett
Role: Ledger Actor: Williames
Role: Scribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mrs Honeycombe Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Polly Honeycomb Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Dance: As17900210

Song: As17890922

1100
18 March 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Duke of Bedford 1 Yrs. Rent #343 5s. 1d. Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Edward Morris. Author of Prologue unknown]: With new Dresses and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 8 Apr. 1790: This Morning is published The Adventurers (1s.). Receipts: #260 8s. (226.5.0; 31.16.0; 2.4.6; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17891124.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kelly, Baddeley, Moody, Suett, Dignum, Sedgwick, Whitfield, Williames, Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Adventurers

Performance Comment: Characters-Suett, R.Palmer, Bannister Jun., Whitfield, Burton, Maddocks, Benson, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Collins, Miss Heard. [Cast from text (C. Dilly, 1790): Sir Peregrine Bramble-Suett; Lord Gleanwell-R. Palmer; Peregrine Bramble-Bannister Jun.; Metaphor-Whitfield; Peter-Burton; Landlord-Maddocks; Waiter-Benson; Lady Bramble-Mrs Hopkins; Harriet Bramble-Miss Collins; Kitty-Miss Heard; Prologue-Whitfield. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Suett, R.Palmer, Bannister Jun., Whitfield, Burton, Maddocks, Benson, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Collins, Miss Heard.
Role: Sir Peregrine Bramble Actor: Suett
Role: Lord Gleanwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peregrine Bramble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Metaphor Actor: Whitfield
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Maddocks
Role: Waiter Actor: Benson
Role: Lady Bramble Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Harriet Bramble Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Prologue Actor: Whitfield.
Related Works
Related Work: Squire Oldsapp; or, The Night-Adventurers Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Adventurers Author(s): Edward Morris

Dance: As17891204