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1151
30 April 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of Who's the Dupe?, advertised on playbill of 29 Apr.] Receipts: #156 7s. (139.3.0; 17.1.6; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17901120.
Cast
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: De Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Williames
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Hubert Actor: Webb
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

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

1152
10 May 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bland and Mrs Powell. Afterpiece: 1st Time this Season [see 9 Oct. 1790]. Morning Chronicle, 4 May: Tickets to be had of Mrs Bland, No. 93, Strand; of Mrs Powell, No. 12, Little Russel-street, Covent-Garden. Receipts: #248 9s. (59.17; 21.19; 3.7; tickets: 163.6) (charge: #115 16s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Belle's Stratagem

Performance Comment: Doricourt-Whitfield; Hardy-Baddeley; Sir George Touchwood-Wroughton; Flutter-Bannister Jun.; Saville-Barrymore; Villers-Benson; Courtall-R. Palmer; Silvertongue-Banks; Crowquil-Jones; Gentlemen-Phillimore, Haymes; Mountebank-Hollingsworth; French Servant-Maddocks; Porter-Alfred; Dick-Burton; Gibson-Lyons; Letitia Hardy (with a song in character)-Mrs Jordan; Mrs Racket-Miss Pope; Lady Touchwood-Mrs Powell; Miss Ogle-Miss Tidswell; Kitty Willis-Miss Barnes; Lady-Mrs Hedges; Maid-Miss Palmer.
Cast
Role: Doricourt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hardy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir George Touchwood Actor: Wroughton
Role: Flutter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Saville Actor: Barrymore
Role: Villers Actor: Benson
Role: Courtall Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Silvertongue Actor: Banks
Role: Crowquil Actor: Jones
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Phillimore, Haymes
Role: Mountebank Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: French Servant Actor: Maddocks
Role: Porter Actor: Alfred
Role: Dick Actor: Burton
Role: Gibson Actor: Lyons
Role: Letitia Hardy Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Mrs Racket Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Miss Ogle Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Kitty Willis Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Bannister Jun.; Figaro-Wroughton; Antonio-R. Palmer; Basil-Phillimore; Page (with a song)-Mrs Bland; Countess-Mrs Ward; Agnes-Miss Heard; Susan-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Figaro Actor: Wroughton
Role: Antonio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Basil Actor: Phillimore
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Heard
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

1153
19 May 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Fawcett, Burton, Haymes & Miss Hagley. Receipts: #39 14s. (32.19.6; 5.5.6; 1.9.0; tickets: none listed) (charge: #121 7s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Strangers At Home

Performance Comment: Aldobrand-Suett; Regnalto-Haymes; Octavio-Dignum; Montano-Kelly; Fabio-Fawcett; Firelock-Sedgwick; Lawrence-Bannister Jun.; Roberto-Jones; Juiseppe-Alfred; Servant to Laura-Lyons; Servant to Octavio-Webb; Viola-Mrs Crouch; Laura-Miss Hagley; Alice-Mrs Edwards; Rosa-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Aldobrand Actor: Suett
Role: Regnalto Actor: Haymes
Role: Octavio Actor: Dignum
Role: Montano Actor: Kelly
Role: Fabio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Firelock Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Lawrence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Roberto Actor: Jones
Role: Juiseppe Actor: Alfred
Role: Servant to Laura Actor: Lyons
Role: Servant to Octavio Actor: Webb
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Strangers at Home Author(s): James CobbThomas Linley Sr.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-Bannister Jun.; Freeman-Fawcett; Philip-Baddeley; Duke's Servant-R. Palmer; Sir Harry's Servant (1st time)-Burton; Kitty-Miss Pope; Lady Bab's Maid-Miss Tidswell; Lady Charlotte's Maid-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Burton
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lady Bab's Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Charlotte's Maid Actor: Miss Collins.
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.

Song: In course evening: Henry's Cottage Maid-Miss Hagley

1154
31 May 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Appleby, Calkin, Daglish, Gillis, Gardiner, Gregson, Henderson, Pilsbury, Purser, Standen, Sherratt, Thompson (of box-office), Mrs Scott, Mrs Smith will be admitted. Receipts: #38 1s. 6d. (21.19.0; 13.13.0; 2.9.6; tickets: none listed)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Runaway

Performance Comment: Hargrave-Moody; George Hargrave-Barrymore; Drummond-Packer; Sir Charles Seymour-Whitfield; Morley-Aickin; Justice-Waldron; Jarvis-R. Palmer; Lady Dinah-Mrs Hopkins; Bella-Mrs Goodall; Emily-Miss Collins; Harriet-Mrs Kemble; Susan-Mrs Williames.
Cast
Role: Hargrave Actor: Moody
Role: George Hargrave Actor: Barrymore
Role: Drummond Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Charles Seymour Actor: Whitfield
Role: Morley Actor: Aickin
Role: Justice Actor: Waldron
Role: Jarvis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Dinah Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Bella Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Williames.
Related Works
Related Work: The Runaway Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Performance Comment: As17901005.
Cast
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell.

1155
06 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice, at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Doctor Bartholo-Parsons; Basil-Aickin; Lazarillo-Bannister Jun.; Argus-Wewitzer; Tallboy-R. Palmer; Alcade-Chapman; Notary-Burton; Rosina-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Argus Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tallboy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Chapman
Role: Notary Actor: Burton
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: Katherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: Petruchio-Palmer; Baptista-Chapman; Hortensio-Bland; Grumio-Baddeley; Music Master-Barrett; Biondello-R. Palmer; Pedro-Phillimore; Taylor-Burton; Gregory-Lyons; Peter-Abbott; Katharine-Mrs Goodall; Bianca-Miss Palmer; Curtis-Miss Hale.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Baptista Actor: Chapman
Role: Hortensio Actor: Bland
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Music Master Actor: Barrett
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Pedro Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taylor Actor: Burton
Role: Gregory Actor: Lyons
Role: Peter Actor: Abbott
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Curtis Actor: Miss Hale.

1156
08 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham; Or, Days Of Old

Performance Comment: Marquis of Montague-Phillimore; Duke of Somerset-Bland; Egbert-Iliff; La Varenne-Williamson; Prince of Wales-Miss Gaudry; Gondibert-Palmer; Barton-Aickin; Gregory Gubbins-Bannister Jun.; Fool-R. Palmer; Corporal-Baddeley; Drummer-Edwin; Fifer-Barrett; Robbers-Chapman, Abbott; Villagers-Mrs Bannister, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edwards; Queen Margaret-Mrs Kemble; Adeline-Mrs Goodall.
Cast
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Phillimore
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Bland
Role: Egbert Actor: Iliff
Role: La Varenne Actor: Williamson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Gaudry
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Drummer Actor: Edwin
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Robbers Actor: Chapman, Abbott
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bannister, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Edwards
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: Doiley-Parsons; Sandford-R. Palmer; Granger-Palmer; Gradus-Bannister Jun.; Miss Doiley-Mrs Brooks; Charlotte-Miss Fontenelle.
Cast
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
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

1157
13 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: "The farce waited some time for Bannister, who performed at Covent-Garden Theatre in The Woodman. An apology was made for his absence, and, in a few minutes after, he came" (Gazetteer, 14 June)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I'll Tell You What

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

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Sir Felix Friendly-Wilson (1st appearance on this stage these 6 years); Compton-Bannister; Eugene (1st time)-Bland; Chicane-Usher; Lingo-Cornellys (from the Theatre Royal, Dublin [1st appearance on this stage]); Thomas-Burton; John-Phillimore; Laura-Mrs Bannister; Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Webb; Fringe-Mrs Edwards; Cowslip-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Eugene Actor: Bland
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Lingo Actor: Cornellys
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

1158
16 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Performance Comment: Mr Level-Williamson; Colonel Modish-Davies; Lord Simper-R. Palmer; Wealthy-Kemble; Plainwell-Aickin; John-Phillimore; William-Abbott; Mrs Level-Mrs Brooks.
Cast
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Colonel Modish Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Related Works
Related Work: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner; or, Quality Binding Author(s): John Rose

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17910608 but Duke of Somerset-Evatt; Robbers-Bannister, +Davies; Villagers-Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Cast
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Evatt
Role: Robbers Actor:
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: Half an Hour after Supper

Performance Comment: Mr Sturdy-Kemble; Bentley-Evatt; Captain Berry-Iliff; Frank-Farley; Miss Tabitha-Mrs Webb; Mrs Sturdy-Mrs Edwin; Miss Eliza Sturdy-Miss Heard; Nanny-Mrs Whitfield; Miss Sukey-Mrs Taylor.
Cast
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Bentley Actor: Evatt
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Farley
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Eliza Sturdy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.

1159
17 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

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

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

Afterpiece Title: A Mogul Tale; or, The Descent of the Balloon

Performance Comment: The Mogul-Williamson; Dr Pedant-Wewitzer; Omar-Chapman; Selim-Abbott; Guard-Phillimore; Johnny Atkins-Parsons; Zapphira-Miss Heard; Irene-Mrs Whitfield; Sheba-Mrs Cuyler; Fanny-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: The Mogul Actor: Williamson
Role: Dr Pedant Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Omar Actor: Chapman
Role: Selim Actor: Abbott
Role: Guard Actor: Phillimore
Role: Johnny Atkins Actor: Parsons
Role: Zapphira Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Irene Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Sheba Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: A Mogul Tale Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Dance: End I: A Triple Hornpipe-Byrn, Mrs Goodwin, Miss DeCamp

1160
18 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing: A Dramatic Proverb

Performance Comment: Sir Credule-Barrett; Sceptick-Chapman; Captain Nightshade-Iliff; Simon-R. Palmer; Miss Die-Miss Heard; Kitty-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Chapman
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Iliff
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
Related Works
Related Work: Seeing is Believing: A Dramatic Proverb Author(s): Richard Paul Jodrell

Afterpiece Title: Ways and Means

Performance Comment: Sir David Dunder-Bannister Jun.; Young Random-Palmer; Scruple-Williamson; Old Random-Aickin; Carney-Barrett; Tiptoe-R. Palmer; Peery-Usher; Roundfee-Kemble; Quirk-Wewitzer; Lady Dunder-Mrs Webb; Harriet-Mrs Kemble; Kitty-Miss Heard; Mrs Peery-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir David Dunder Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Random Actor: Palmer
Role: Scruple Actor: Williamson
Role: Old Random Actor: Aickin
Role: Carney Actor: Barrett
Role: Tiptoe Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peery Actor: Usher
Role: Roundfee Actor: Kemble
Role: Quirk Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lady Dunder Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Peery Actor: Mrs Powell.
Related Works
Related Work: Ways and Means; or, A Trip to Dover Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: As17910613 but Eugene-Davies; John-Lyons; Cudden-Ledger.
Cast
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: John Actor: Lyons
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger.
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Lingo Actor: Cornellys
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

1161
20 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Prologue by John Peter Roberdeau (European Magazine, Aug. 1791, p. 141).] "Of Palmer Sen.'s? acting the chief fault is...a manner by far too juvenile. He has very much the turn of countenance and mode of speech suitable to Falstaff, but his gait has no appearance of debility or infirmity, and is such as any man might use, incumbered by the same dress" (Gazetteer, 21 June)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17910616 but Miss Sukey-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Colonel Modish Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.

Afterpiece Title: King Henry the Fourth [Part I]

Performance Comment: King Henry-Williamson; Prince of Wales-Palmer Jun. (1st appearance on the stage); Lancaster-Bland; Worcester-Aickin; Northumberland-Chapman; Hotspur-Bensley; Douglas-Evatt; Sir Richard Vernon-Davies; Westmoreland-Usher; Sir Walter Blunt-Iliff; Sir John Falstaff-Palmer; Poins-R. Palmer; Gadshill-Ledger; Peto-Farley; Bardolph-Rock; Carriers-Wewitzer, Burton; Francis-Barrett; Lady Percy-Mrs Cuyler; Hostess-Mrs Webb; New Occasional Prologue-Palmer.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Williamson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Lancaster Actor: Bland
Role: Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Northumberland Actor: Chapman
Role: Hotspur Actor: Bensley
Role: Douglas Actor: Evatt
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Davies
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Usher
Role: Sir Walter Blunt Actor: Iliff
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Palmer
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gadshill Actor: Ledger
Role: Peto Actor: Farley
Role: Bardolph Actor: Rock
Role: Carriers Actor: Wewitzer, Burton
Role: Francis Actor: Barrett
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: New Occasional Prologue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance: End II: Triple Hornpipe, as17910617

1162
23 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: Old Sadboy-Chapman; Chronicle-Baddeley; Captain Ambush-Williamson; Young Sadboy-Bannister Jun.; Shadrach-Wewitzer; Spatterdash-R. Palmer; Clod (1st time)-Parsons; Twig-Barrett; Lounge-Lyons; Goliah-Miss Standen; Malachi-Burton; Coachman-Ledger; Waiter-Farley; Lady Rounceval-Mrs Webb; Araminta (1st time)-Miss Fontenelle; Dinah Primrose-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Millfleur-Mrs Powell; Pink-Mrs Cuyler; Judith-Miss Hale.
Cast
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Chapman
Role: Chronicle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain Ambush Actor: Williamson
Role: Young Sadboy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Shadrach Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Spatterdash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clod Actor: Parsons
Role: Twig Actor: Barrett
Role: Lounge Actor: Lyons
Role: Goliah Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Malachi Actor: Burton
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Millfleur Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Pink Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Judith Actor: Miss Hale.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: Rory-Wilson; Captain Gorget-Bannister; Tipperary-R. Palmer; Crack-Abbott; Landlord-Ledger; Anvil-Barrett; Sexton-Burton; Laird Kilcubrie's Servant-Farley; Hoof-Lyons; Maria-Mrs Bannister; Signora Figurante-Mrs Iliff; Miss Plumb-Miss Fontenelle; Lady Pedigree-Mrs Edwin.
Cast
Role: Rory Actor: Wilson
Role: Captain Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Tipperary Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Crack Actor: Abbott
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Barrett
Role: Sexton Actor: Burton
Role: Laird Kilcubrie's Servant Actor: Farley
Role: Hoof Actor: Lyons
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Edwin.
Related Works
Related Work: Gretna Green Author(s): Charles StuartJohn O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

1163
30 June 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Kentish Barons

Performance Comment: As17910628.
Cast
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Heard in place of Mrs Taylor.
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Chapman
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Iliff
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
Related Works
Related Work: The Kentish Barons Author(s): Francis NorthAdalbert Gyrowetz

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Cranky-Wilson; Vinegar-Baddeley; Bouquet-Davies; Bowkitt-Bannister Jun.; Arionelli-Bannister; Idle-R. Palmer; Mum-Barrett; John-Ledger; Man of the House-Burton; Negro Boy-Miss Standen; Cecilia-Mrs Bannister; Dolce-Miss Palmer.
Cast
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Man of the House Actor: Burton
Role: Negro Boy Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Miss Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

1164
01 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: As17910606 but Notary-Cubitt.
Cast
Role: Notary Actor: Cubitt.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Parsons
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Argus Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tallboy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Alcade Actor: Chapman
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: Sir William Wealthy-Wewitzer; Mr Wealthy-Usher; The Minor-Iliff; Shift, Smirk-Bannister Jun.; Loader-R. Palmer; Dick-Burton; Mrs Cole-Mr Bannister; Lucy-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Wealthy Actor: Usher
Role: The Minor Actor: Iliff
Role: Smirk Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Loader Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dick Actor: Burton
Role: Mrs Cole Actor: Mr Bannister
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Heard.
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Related Work: The Minor Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: End: a new Dance, The Kiss; or, Give and Take-Byrn, Platt, Mrs Goodwin, Miss DeCamp

1165
08 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: Governor Cape-Usher; Young Cape-R. Palmer; Sprightly-Iliff; Cadwallader-Bannister; Printer's Devil-Burton; Robin-Chapman; Mrs Cadwallader-Mrs Wells; Arabella-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Young Cape Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sprightly Actor: Iliff
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Printer's Devil Actor: Burton
Role: Robin Actor: Chapman
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
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Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
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Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17910704.
Cast
Role: Goodman Hobbs Actor: Rock
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton.
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Cubitt.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Evatt
Role: Robbers Actor:
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Bentley Actor: Evatt
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Farley
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Eliza Sturdy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Sir David Dunder Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Random Actor: Palmer
Role: Scruple Actor: Williamson
Role: Old Random Actor: Aickin
Role: Carney Actor: Barrett
Role: Tiptoe Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peery Actor: Usher
Role: Roundfee Actor: Kemble
Role: Quirk Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lady Dunder Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Peery Actor: Mrs Powell.
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: John Actor: Lyons
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger.
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Lingo Actor: Cornellys
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells.
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1166
15 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Farm House

Performance Comment: Modely-R. Palmer; Freehold-Aickin; Shacklefigure-Barrett; Heartwell-Iliff; Sir John English-Usher; Constables-Burton, Ledger; Aura-Miss Fontenelle; Flora-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Modely Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Freehold Actor: Aickin
Role: Shacklefigure Actor: Barrett
Role: Heartwell Actor: Iliff
Role: Sir John English Actor: Usher
Role: Constables Actor: Burton, Ledger
Role: Aura Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Heard.
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Related Work: The Farm House Author(s): Charles JohnsonJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Country Lasses: or, The Custom of the Manor Author(s): Charles Johnson

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17910608 but Marquis of Montague-Cubitt; La Varenne-Evatt; Gondibert-Williamson; Goodman Hobbs-Rock; Rasher-Burton; Robbers-Bannister, +Davies; Villagers-Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Cast
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Cubitt
Role: La Varenne Actor: Evatt
Role: Gondibert Actor: Williamson
Role: Goodman Hobbs Actor: Rock
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton
Role: Robbers Actor:
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
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1167
22 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Two To One

Performance Comment: Dupely-Wilson; Captain Dupely-Aickin; Sir ThomasTownly-Baddeley; Young Townly-Williamson; Beaufort-R. Palmer; Dicky Ditto-Edwin; Crape-Davies; Waiter-Farley; Post@boy-Barrett; Servant-Ledger; Charlotte-Mrs Bannister; Tippet (1st time)-Miss Fontenelle.
Cast
Role: Dupely Actor: Wilson
Role: Captain Dupely Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir ThomasTownly Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Townly Actor: Williamson
Role: Beaufort Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dicky Ditto Actor: Edwin
Role: Crape Actor: Davies
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Post@boy Actor: Barrett
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
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Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
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Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: As17910621.
Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Farley.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Baddeley
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edwards.

Dance: As17910701

1168
09 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Piety In Pattens

Performance Comment: The Squire-R. Palmer; Butler-Cornellys; Polly Pattens (1st time)-Mrs Brooks; Mrs Candy-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: The Squire Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Cornellys
Role: Polly Pattens Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Mrs Candy Actor: Mrs Powell.
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Related Work: A Sentimental Comedy; or, Piety in Pattens Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

Performance Comment: As17910730.
Cast
Role: Other Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Cubitt, Kenrick, Willoughby, Linton, Dorion, Aylmer, Little, Brown, Lyons, Mrs Bannister, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Taylor, Miss Fontenelle, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Gaudry
Role: King Edward the III Actor: Williamson
Role: Harcourt Actor: Bland
Role: Sir Walter Manny Actor: Usher
Role: John de Vienne Actor: Aickin
Role: Ribaumont Actor: Farren
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Officer Actor: Iliff
Role: John d'Aire Actor: Evatt
Role: O'Carrol Actor: Johnstone
Role: La Gloire Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Serjeant Actor: Wilson
Role: Workmen Actor: Parsons, Burton
Role: Citizens Actor: Wewitzer, Abbott, Barrett
Role: Cryer Actor: Rock
Role: Old Man Actor: Chapman
Role: Arundel Actor: Powell
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Madelon Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Attendant Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Nuns Actor: Miss Fontenelle, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell.
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1169
15 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Surrender Of Calais

Performance Comment: As17910730.
Cast
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Colonel Modish Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.
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Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Performance Comment: Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Old Wilding-Aickin; Young Wilding-Palmer; Papillion-Burton; Miss Godfrey-Miss Heard; Miss Grantham-Mrs Brooks; Kitty-Miss Hale.
Cast
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Hale.

1170
18 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: Bustleton-Powell; Manager-Aickin; Easy-Iliff; Gentleman in the Balcony-Kean; Irishman in the Pit-R. Palmer; Prompter-Evatt; Actresses-Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Powell, Miss Palmer, Miss Heard; Lady in the Balcony-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Powell
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: Iliff
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Kean
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prompter Actor: Evatt
Role: Actresses Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Powell, Miss Palmer, Miss Heard
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

Performance Comment: As17910730.
Cast
Role: Other Vocal Parts Actor: Davies, Cubitt, Kenrick, Willoughby, Linton, Dorion, Aylmer, Little, Brown, Lyons, Mrs Bannister, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Taylor, Miss Fontenelle, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Gaudry
Role: King Edward the III Actor: Williamson
Role: Harcourt Actor: Bland
Role: Sir Walter Manny Actor: Usher
Role: John de Vienne Actor: Aickin
Role: Ribaumont Actor: Farren
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Officer Actor: Iliff
Role: John d'Aire Actor: Evatt
Role: O'Carrol Actor: Johnstone
Role: La Gloire Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Serjeant Actor: Wilson
Role: Workmen Actor: Parsons, Burton
Role: Citizens Actor: Wewitzer, Abbott, Barrett
Role: Cryer Actor: Rock
Role: Old Man Actor: Chapman
Role: Arundel Actor: Powell
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Madelon Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Attendant Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Nuns Actor: Miss Fontenelle, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell.
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1171
31 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. [Afterpiece: Prologue by George Colman, elder.] Public Advertiser, 29 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 2, Frith-street, Soho. Receipts: #240 (Gazetteer, 5 Sept.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Surrender Of Calais

Performance Comment: As17910730 but John de Vienne-Kemble in place of Aickin; Bland_; Usher_; Iliff_; Evatt_; Chapman_; Citizens-_Abbott, _Barrett; Powell_; Vocal Parts-_Willoughby, _Linton, _Dorion, _Aylmer, _Little, _Brown, _Lyons, Mrs _Taylor, Miss _Fontenelle, Miss _DeCamp, Mrs _Edwin, Mrs _Powell, Miss _Hale, Mrs _Gaudry.
Cast
Role: John de Vienne Actor: Kemble in place of Aickin
Role: Citizens Actor: _Abbott, _Barrett
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: _Willoughby, _Linton, _Dorion, _Aylmer, _Little, _Brown, _Lyons, Mrs _Taylor, Miss _Fontenelle, Miss _DeCamp, Mrs _Edwin, Mrs _Powell, Miss _Hale, Mrs _Gaudry.
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Colonel Modish Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.
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Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs

Performance Comment: Lord Minikin-R. Palmer; Sir John Trotley (with the Original Epilogue)-King; Colonel Tivy-Palmer (1st appearance in that character); Jessamy-Burton; Davy-Parsons; Lady Minikin-Mrs Taylor; Miss Tittup-Mrs Brooks; Gymp-Mrs Edwards.
Cast
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Palmer
Role: Jessamy Actor: Burton
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Gymp Actor: Mrs Edwards.
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Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

1172
22 September 1791 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: No Money to be returned. Boxes 6s. 2nd Price 3s. Pit 3s. 6d. 2nd Price 2s. Gallery 2s. 2nd Price 1s. 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 14 Nov.]. The Avenues to the Boxes, Pit and Gallery are all at the Front of the Theatre in the Hay-Market, and the Door in Market-Lane is for Chairs only. "The short time since it had been determined to occupy this theatre had not been sufficient to enable the workmen to perfect what was intended so soon as was expected; nor could they be got out in time for opening the doors in the afternoon: this delay, and the difficulty of finding the way to different parts of the house [see 24 and 27 Sept.], caused some disgust" (Universal Magazine, Sept. 1791, p. 220). 1st piece [1st time; M. PREL 1, James Cobb; music by Storace (Kemble Mem.). Larpent MS 918; not published]. Receipts: #472 8s. 6d. (451.7.6; 20.6.0; 0.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Performance Comment: !! See17910927 .
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Afterpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: Lord William-Kelly; Baron of Oakland-Baddeley; Edward-Bannister Jun.; Lewis-Suett; Robert-Dignum; Charles-Sedgwick; Hugo-Moody; Baron de Courcy-Whitfield; Martin-Hollingsworth; Servant-Lyons; Lady Elinor-Mrs Crouch; Adela-Sga Storace; Cicely-Mrs Edwards; Maud-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Baddeley
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Hugo Actor: Moody
Role: Baron de Courcy Actor: Whitfield
Role: Martin Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Lady Elinor Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Adela Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Pannel

Performance Comment: Don Guzman-Baddeley; Don Ferdinand-Barrymore; Don Carlos-Whitfield; Don Pedro-Benson; Octavio-Phillimore; Muskato-Bannister Jun.; Lazarillo-R. Palmer; Lawyer-Fawcett [Public Advertiser: Maddocks]; Marcella-Mrs Goodall; 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: Benson
Role: Octavio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Muskato Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lawyer Actor: Fawcett
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Goodall
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

1173
27 September 1791 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Return'd Mr Thornhill for places he could not get to #1 10s. Receipts: #459 13s. (418.12; 40.5; 0.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Performance Comment: !! Characters by Palmer, Parsons, Barrymore, R. Palmer, Wewitzer, Wrighten, Phillimore, Banks, Bland, Burton, Alfred. Vocal Parts-Dignum, Sedgwick, Fawcett, Chapman, Danby; Muses-Mrs Powell, Mrs Goodall, Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brigg; [Cast from Larpent MS 918, and London Chronicle, 23 Sept.: Palmer, Parsons, R. Palmer, Wrighten, Alfred [all in their own persons]; French Critic-Wewitzer; Italian Singer-Bland; Apollo-Dignum; Mercury-Sedgwick; Melpomene-Mrs Powell; Thalia-Mrs Goodall; Terpsichore-Miss DeCamp; Euterpe-Miss Collins; Phillimore, Banks, Burton. Phillimore, Banks, Burton.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Fawcett, Chapman, Danby
Role: Muses Actor: Mrs Powell, Mrs Goodall, Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brigg
Role: French Critic Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Italian Singer Actor: Bland
Role: Apollo Actor: Dignum
Role: Mercury Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Melpomene Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Thalia Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Euterpe Actor: Miss Collins
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Afterpiece Title: The School for Scandal

Performance Comment: Sir Peter Teazle-King; Joseph Surface-Palmer; Charles Surface-Kemble; Sir Oliver Surface-Aickin; Snake-Phillimore; Rowley-Packer; Moses-Baddeley; Careless-Barrymore; Trip-R. Palmer; Sir Benjamin Backbite-Dodd; Crabtree-Parsons; Lady Teazle-Miss Farren; Lady Sneerwell-Mrs Ward; Mrs Candour-Miss Pope; Maria-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: Palmer
Role: Charles Surface Actor: Kemble
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Aickin
Role: Snake Actor: Phillimore
Role: Rowley Actor: Packer
Role: Moses Actor: Baddeley
Role: Careless Actor: Barrymore
Role: Trip Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: Dodd
Role: Crabtree Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
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Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: Crop-Dignum; Frederick-Kelly; Endless-Suett; Robin-Bannister Jun.; William-Sedgwick; Servant-Alfred; Dorothy (1st time)-Mrs Edwards; Louisa-Mrs Crouch; Margaretta-Sga Storace; Nelly-Miss Hagley.
Cast
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Nelly Actor: Miss Hagley.
Related Works
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Song: III 2nd piece: a song-Sedgwick

1174
29 September 1791 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece: The Scenes entirely new, designed and executed by Greenwood. The Music composed principally by Storace, with a few pieces selected from Martini [i.e. Martin y Soler], Salieri, and Paisiello. Receipts: #450 8s. (403.12; 46.12; 0.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Performance Comment: !! As17910927.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Fawcett, Chapman, Danby
Role: Muses Actor: Mrs Powell, Mrs Goodall, Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brigg
Role: French Critic Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Italian Singer Actor: Bland
Role: Apollo Actor: Dignum
Role: Mercury Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Melpomene Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Thalia Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Euterpe Actor: Miss Collins
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Afterpiece Title: The Siege of Belgrade

Performance Comment: The Seraskier-Kelly; Cohenberg-Palmer; Ismael-Benson; Yuseph-Suett; Leopold-Bannister Jun.; Peter-Dignum; Anselm-Sedgwick; Michael-Hollingsworth; Katherine-Mrs Crouch; Fatima-Miss Hagley; Lilla-Sga Storace; Ghita-Mrs Edwards.
Cast
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Cohenberg Actor: Palmer
Role: Ismael Actor: Benson
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Anselm Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Edwards.
Related Works
Related Work: The Siege of Belgrade Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

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

1175
03 October 1791 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: [In 2nd piece the playbill assigns Orlando to Kemble, but "On account of indisposition, Barrymore last night performed Orlando for Kemble" (Oracle, 4 Oct.).] 3rd piece: To conclude with the Glorious Defeat of the Spanish Armada, and a Grand Procession. "Equal to any actor I ever saw, as far as his line extends, is Mr Parsons; his conception and expression of Sir Fretful Plagiary, in Mr Sheridan's Critic, are as strong and masterly as were Garrick's in Kitely [in Every Man in his Humour]; and his 'laughing without mirth' therein equally admirable" (Jonson, ed. Waldron, 171). Receipts: #251 4s. 6d. (213.6.6; 37.0.0; 0.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Performance Comment: !! As17910927.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Fawcett, Chapman, Danby
Role: Muses Actor: Mrs Powell, Mrs Goodall, Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brigg
Role: French Critic Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Italian Singer Actor: Bland
Role: Apollo Actor: Dignum
Role: Mercury Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Melpomene Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Thalia Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Euterpe Actor: Miss Collins
Related Works
Related Work: Poor Old Drury!!! Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Duke-Aickin; Frederick-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Dignum; Jaques-Palmer; Le Beau-R. Palmer; Oliver-Whitfield; Jaques de Bois-Benson; Orlando-Barrymore; Adam-Moody; Touchstone-King; Corin-Waldron; Silvius-Bland; William-Burton; Rosalind (with the Cuckoo Song)-Mrs Jordan; Celia-Mrs Kemble; Phebe-Miss Collins; Audrey-Mrs Edwards.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Benson
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Silvius Actor: Bland
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Edwards.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: Dangle-R. Palmer; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Signor Ritornello-Hamoir; Interpreter-Baddeley; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Italian Girls-Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Daniels; Characters of the Tragedy: Lord Burleigh-Hollingsworth; Governor-Wrighten; Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; Sir Christopher Hatton-Waldron; Master of the Horse-Alfred; Beef@eater-Phillimore; Justice-Packer; Son-Suett; Constable-Fawcett; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Nieces-Miss Heard, Miss Collins; Justice's Lady-Mrs Heard; Confidant-Mrs Booth; Tilburina-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Dangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Signor Ritornello Actor: Hamoir
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Italian Girls Actor: Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Daniels
Role: Lord Burleigh Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Governor Actor: Wrighten
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Master of the Horse Actor: Alfred
Role: Beef@eater Actor: Phillimore
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Suett
Role: Constable Actor: Fawcett
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Nieces Actor: Miss Heard, Miss Collins
Role: Justice's Lady Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Confidant Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

Song: V 2nd piece: song-Miss Hagley

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