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1401
04 September 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Elliston [whose 1st appearance as Othello was at Bath, 8 July 1797]. Afterpiece: By permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane. True Briton, 30 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Elliston, No. 3, Frith-street, Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-Elliston (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Iago-Palmer; Cassio-C. Kemble; Roderigo-R. Palmer; Brabantio-Aickin; Lodovico-Caulfield; Montano-Palmer Jun.; Gratiano-Abbot; Duke-Usher; Emilia-Mrs Harlowe; Desdemona-Miss DeCamp (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Elliston
Role: Iago Actor: Palmer
Role: Cassio Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Roderigo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Lodovico Actor: Caulfield
Role: Montano Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Gratiano Actor: Abbot
Role: Duke Actor: Usher
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Desdemona Actor: Miss DeCamp
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: Robin-Fawcett; Crop-Trueman; Frederick-Philipps; William-Caulfield; Endless-Suett; Dorothy-Mrs Bland; Louisa-Miss Andrews; Nelly-Miss Menage; Margaretta-Mrs Atkins (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Robin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Crop Actor: Trueman
Role: Frederick Actor: Philipps
Role: William Actor: Caulfield
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Andrews
Role: Nelly Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Atkins
Related Works
Related Work: No Song No Supper Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

Song: End: Sweet Echo, the song-Mrs Bland, the echoMrs Atkins

1402
09 September 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains Aickin and Miss DeCamp, but "This was a singularly disastrous evening. Mrs Gibbs read Miss DeCamp's character...Aickin was taken suddenly ill after the first act, and the remainder of his part was read by Davenport." In afterpiece "Palmer, having gone through a scene of the Guardian, made an apology to the audience, and read the remainder of Heartly" (Monthly Mirror, Sept. 1797, p. 182). Miss Stuart was from dl.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: As17970823, but Aickin's part (after Act I) read by Ansaldo-Davenport; Miss DeCamp's part read by Ellen de Rosalba-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: read by Ansaldo Actor: Davenport
Role: 's part read by Ellen de Rosalba Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Margaritone Actor: Miss Andrews in place of Mrs Edward.
Role: 7970615 but Captain Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Italian Monk Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Performance Comment: Mr Heartly-Palmer; Sir Charles Clackit-Suett; Mr Clackit-R. Palmer; Harriet-Miss Stuart (1st appearance on this stage); Lucy-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: Mr Heartly Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Charles Clackit Actor: Suett
Role: Mr Clackit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: The Guardian Author(s): Abraham Cowley
Related Work: The Man of Taste; or, The Guardian Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Guardian Outwitted Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The School for Guardians Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Love Finds the Way Author(s): Thomas HullThomas Murphy
Related Work: L'Honorata Poverta di Rinaldo: viz, The honourable Poverty of Rinaldo, false accused by the Maganzesians: With Harlequing Guardian to his Master's Family and Defender of his Castle Author(s): Giacinto Andrea Cicognini

Song: As17970816

1403
14 September 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: As17970823, but Spalatro-Waldron Jun. in place of R. Palmer; Stiletto-Palmer Jun. in place of Caulfield; Corvino-_Waldron Jun.
Cast
Role: Spalatro Actor: Waldron Jun. in place of R. Palmer
Role: Stiletto Actor: Palmer Jun. in place of Caulfield
Role: Corvino Actor: _Waldron Jun.
Role: Margaritone Actor: Miss Andrews in place of Mrs Edward.
Role: 7970615 but Captain Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Italian Monk Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: As17970911.
Cast
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Fawcett
Role: Apewell Actor: Caulfield
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett.
Role: Trappolin Actor: Palmer
Role: Lavinio Actor: Caulfield
Role: Brunetto Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Mago Actor: Davies
Role: Puritan Actor: Suett
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Prudentia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Flametta Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Role: Scout Actor: Fawcett
Role: Snarl Actor: Suett
Role: Charles Actor: Trueman
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Wathen
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Davenport

Song: As17970816

1404
19 September 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Boxes 6s. Second Price 3s. Pit 3s. 6d. Second Price 2s. Gallery 2s. Second Price 1s. Upper Gallery 1s. Second Price 6d. No Money to be returned. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Fosbrook at the office in Russel Street. The Doors t be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [see 4 Dec.]. Printed by C. Lowndes next the Stage-door. The Public are respectfully informed that the Entrances to the Pit are now removed from Bridges Street to Russel Street and Wooburn Street. In Wooburn Street the Lower Saloon is opened for the accomodation of the Frequenters of the Pit, previous to Opening the office Doors of admission. Many complaints having been made by the Frequenters of this Theatre respecting the application of the Box and office keepers and other Servants of the Theatre for Benefit Tickets, Christmas Boxes, &c., the Public are respectfully informed that a full compensation being made by the Proprzetors to all the said Persons in lieu of all such emoluments, no Benefit, Gift, or Perquistite will in future be permitted to the servants of this Theatre on any pretence whatever. [On Kemble playbill Kemble has written, "See June 14th and 15th for the Benefit of the Boxkeepers, and the perpetuating of this Ruse, if it is one at all."] Afterpiece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Hay-Market. Receipts: #324 8s. 6d. (227.19.0; 94.13.6; 1.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: Sir Peter Teazle-King; Sir Oliver Surface-Aickin; Sir Benjamin Backbite-R. Palmer; Joseph Surface-Palmer; Charles Surface-Wroughton; Crabtree-Suett; Careless-C. Kemble; Snake-Wathen; Rowley-Packer; Moses-Wewitzer; Trip-Trueman; Lady Teazle-Mrs Jordan; Lady Sneerwell-Mrs Goodall; Mrs Candour-Miss Pope; Maria-Miss Miller.
Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: Palmer
Role: Charles Surface Actor: Wroughton
Role: Crabtree Actor: Suett
Role: Careless Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Snake Actor: Wathen
Role: Rowley Actor: Packer
Role: Moses Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Trip Actor: Trueman
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Miller.
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Scandal Scandaliz'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: Sir Rowland-Barrymore; Lord Alford-Dignum; Walter-Bannister Jun.; Apathy-Suett; Gabriel-R. Palmer; Lady Helen-Mrs Powell; Josephine-Mrs Bland; Winifred-Miss Tidswell; Children-Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Children in the Wood Author(s): Thomas MortonSamuel Arnold

Song: In III: a song-Dignum

1405
21 September 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mrs Walcot's 1st appearance in London was at the hay, 26 Apr. 1785.] Account-Book: Paid Soldiers 17s. 6d. [this paid nightly]. Receipts: #316 2s. 6d. (201.17.6; 112.18.0; 1.7.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Will

Performance Comment: Sir Solomon Cynic-King; Mandeville-Wroughton; Howard-Bannister Jun.; Veritas-R. Palmer; Realize-Suett; Robert-Russell; Copsley-Maddocks; Albina Mandeville-Mrs Jordan; Mrs Rigid-Mrs Walcot (from the Theatre Royal Edinburgh; 1st appearance on this stage); Cicely Copsley-Miss Mellon; Deborah-Mrs Maddocks.
Cast
Role: Sir Solomon Cynic Actor: King
Role: Mandeville Actor: Wroughton
Role: Howard Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Veritas Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Realize Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Russell
Role: Copsley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Albina Mandeville Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Mrs Rigid Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Cicely Copsley Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Deborah Actor: Mrs Maddocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8

Performance Comment: Lenitive-Bannister Jun.; Mr Caddy-Maddocks; Heartwell-Trueman; Label-Suett; Juba-Mrs Roffey; Mrs Caddy-Miss Tidswell; Caroline-Miss DeCamp; Songs (T. Rickaby, 1797) adds: Servants-Webb; Boy-Master Chatterley.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Maddocks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Trueman
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Roffey
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Servants Actor: Webb
Role: Boy Actor: Master Chatterley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Liverpool Prize Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Tamer Tamed Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Prize; or, 2.5.3.8 Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

1406
23 September 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of No Song No Supper, advertised on playbill of 21 Sept.] Receipts: #277 13s. (158.17.6; 117.11.6; 1.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Feignwell-Bannister Jun.; Freeman-C. Kemble; Sir Philip Modelove-Wewitzer; Obadiah Prim-Aickin; Tradelove-Wathen; Perriwinkle-Suett; Sackbut-R. Palmer; Simon Pure-Russell; Aminadab-Grimaldi; Gentlemen-Wentworth, Trueman; Stockbrokers-Hollingsworth, Maddocks; Servant-Webb; Waiters-Evans, Fisher, Gregson; Mrs Prim-Miss Pope; Nancy-Miss Mellon; Betty-Miss Tidswell; Lady-Mrs Roffey.
Cast
Role: Feignwell Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Freeman Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Aickin
Role: Tradelove Actor: Wathen
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Suett
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Russell
Role: Aminadab Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Wentworth, Trueman
Role: Stockbrokers Actor: Hollingsworth, Maddocks
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Waiters Actor: Evans, Fisher, Gregson
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Roffey.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: Henry-Kelly; Russet-Sedgwick; Simpkin-Suett; Skirmish-Bannister Jun.; Flint-Webb; Serjeant-Trueman; Soldiers-Maddocks, Wentworth, Evans; Louisa-Mrs Crouch; Jenny-Mrs Bland; Margaret-Mrs Maddocks.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Kelly
Role: Russet Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Simpkin Actor: Suett
Role: Skirmish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Flint Actor: Webb
Role: Serjeant Actor: Trueman
Role: Soldiers Actor: Maddocks, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Maddocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Arlequin et Scaramouch Soldats Deserteurs Author(s): Louis Fuzelier

1407
05 October 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With appropriate Dresses, Scenery, and Decorations. Receipts: #543 8s. (474.16.6; 67.16.6; 0.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: Claudius-Packer; Hamlet-Kemble; Polonius-Suett; Horatio-Barrymore; Laertes-C. Kemble; Rosencrantz-Caulfield; Guildenstern-Trueman; Osrick-R. Palmer; Gentleman-Evans; Priest-Webb; Marcellus-Holland; Bernardo-Wentworth; Ghost of Hamlet's Father-Wroughton; Players-Maddocks, Wewitzer; Grave@diggers-King, Hollingsworth; Francisco-Cooke; Sailors-Simpson, Fisher; Gertrude-Mrs Powell; Ophelia-Mrs Jordan; Actress-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Claudius Actor: Packer
Role: Hamlet Actor: Kemble
Role: Polonius Actor: Suett
Role: Horatio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Laertes Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Rosencrantz Actor: Caulfield
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Trueman
Role: Osrick Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gentleman Actor: Evans
Role: Priest Actor: Webb
Role: Marcellus Actor: Holland
Role: Bernardo Actor: Wentworth
Role: Ghost of Hamlet's Father Actor: Wroughton
Role: Players Actor: Maddocks, Wewitzer
Role: Grave@diggers Actor: King, Hollingsworth
Role: Francisco Actor: Cooke
Role: Sailors Actor: Simpson, Fisher
Role: Gertrude Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Actress Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Sir John Loverule-Dignum; Butler-Sedgwick; Cook-Hollingsworth; Footman-Evans; Coachman-Webb; Jobson-Bannister Jun.; The Little Farthing Rushlight-Bannister Jun.; Doctor-Maddocks; Lady Loverule-Miss Heard; Lucy-Mrs Roffey; Lettice-Miss Tidswell; Nell-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Dignum
Role: Butler Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Cook Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Footman Actor: Evans
Role: Coachman Actor: Webb
Role: Jobson Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: The Little Farthing Rushlight Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Doctor Actor: Maddocks
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roffey
Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

1408
07 October 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: On account of the Indisposition of the lady who was to have appeared in the character of Lady Emily, The Heiress [advertised on playbill of 5 Oct.] is deferred till Saturday next. Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by Walsh Porter. Larpent MS 1180; not published]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Songs, Duetts, &c. composed by Kelly. The Overture by Shaw. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. [Master Elliot had previously appeared in the oratorios at cg.] Receipts: #368 14s. 6d. (239.10.0; 127.16.6; 1.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Duke [Senior]-Aickin; Frederick-Maddocks; Amiens-Dignum; Jaques-Palmer; Le Beau-R. Palmer; Oliver-Caulfield; Jaques de Boys-Holland; Orlando-Barrymore; Adam-Packer; Touchstone-King; Corin-Hollingsworth; Sylvius-Trueman; Rosalind-Mrs Jordan; Celia-Miss Mellon; Phebe-Miss Heard; Audrey-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Senior] Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Maddocks
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Jaques de Boys Actor: Holland
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Adam Actor: Packer
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Corin Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sylvius Actor: Trueman
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Audrey Actor: Miss Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Chimney Corner

Performance Comment: [Characters by Suett, Miss DeCamp, Bannister Jun, Wewitzer, Master Elliot (1st appearance on this stage), Master Chatterley, Miss Leak, Mrs Bland. Cast from Songs (C. Lowndes [1797]): Governor-Suett; Darcy-Miss DeCamp; Hilario-Bannister Jun.; Gregory-Wewitzer; Henry-Master Elliot; Charles-Master Chatterley; Louisa-Miss Leak; Annette-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Governor Actor: Suett
Role: Darcy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Hilario Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gregory Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Henry Actor: Master Elliot
Role: Charles Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Chimney Corner Author(s): Walsh PorterMichael Kelly

Song: In V: song-Mrs Bland

1409
14 October 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Miss Humphries, who was from the Private Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, is identified by MS annotation on Kemble playbill. In afterpiece the playbill retains Barrymore as Sir Rowland, and Bannister Jun. as Walter, but "The Public are respectfully informed that Bannister being suddenly afflicted with a Hoarseness, and Barrymore having met with an unfortunate Accident, are both rendered incapable of the honour of appearing before them this Evening. To prevent a disappointment of The Children in the Wood Dowton will perform...Walter, and C. Kemble Sir Rowland, presuming humbly upon the usual kind indulgence experienced upon such emergencies" (printed slip attached to Kemble playbill).] Receipts: #259 18s. (160.0.6; 98.12.6; 1.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: Sir Clement Flint-King; Clifford-Wroughton; Lord Gayville-Palmer; Alscrip-Suett; Chignon-Wewitzer; Mr Blandish-Holland; Prompt-R. Palmer; Rightly-Aickin; Chairman-Wentworth; Servant-Webb; Lady Emily-A Young Lady (1st appearance on this stage [Miss Humphries]); Miss Alscrip-Miss Pope; Miss Alton-Mrs Crouch; Mrs Sagely-Mrs Maddocks; Tiffany-Miss Tidswell; Mrs Blandish-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Sir Clement Flint Actor: King
Role: Clifford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Palmer
Role: Alscrip Actor: Suett
Role: Chignon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Blandish Actor: Holland
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Chairman Actor: Wentworth
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Lady Emily Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Sagely Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Tiffany Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Miss Heard.
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: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: As17970919, but Sir Rowland-C. Kemble; Walter-Dowton; added: Oliver-Maddocks.
Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Walter Actor: Dowton
Role: Oliver Actor: Maddocks.
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Children in the Wood Author(s): Thomas MortonSamuel Arnold

Entertainment: Entertainment. Not listed on playbill (see17971016). Morning Herald, 16 Oct.: A representation of the late engagement with the Dutch-; was unexpectedly given after the play. It was followed by some fire@works-, in which was a star, ending after various mutations in a sun, emblematic of British Glory!

Performance Comment: Not listed on playbill (see17971016). Morning Herald, 16 Oct.: A representation of the late engagement with the Dutch-; was unexpectedly given after the play. It was followed by some fire@works-, in which was a star, ending after various mutations in a sun, emblematic of British Glory!.
Cast
Role: A representation of the late engagement with the D Actor:
Role: It was followed by some fire@works Actor: , in which was a star, ending after various mutations in a sun, emblematic of British Glory!.

1410
06 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #149 15s. (90.6.6; 54.2.6; 5.6.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17971019.
Cast
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Baron de Courcy Actor: Holland
Role: Martin Actor: Wathen
Role: Hugo Actor: Dowton
Role: Lady Elinor de Courcy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Adela Actor: Miss Dufour
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Maddocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Wandering Jew

Performance Comment: As17971019, but Marall-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Marall Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Sir Solomon Swallow Actor: Suett
Role: Atall Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cook Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Toby Actor: Wathen
Role: Lady Swallow Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Camilla Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Lydia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wandering Jew; or, Love's Masquerade Author(s): Andrew Franklin

1411
07 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #150 6s. (88.11.0; 54.1.6; 7.13.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Performance Comment: As17970930, but Sir David Daw-R. Palmer; Jenkins-Russell.
Cast
Role: Sir David Daw Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Jenkins Actor: Russell.
Role: Governor Tempest Actor: King
Role: Mr Penruddock Actor: Kemble
Role: Mr Woodville Actor: Caulfield
Role: Mr Sydenham Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain Woodville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Weazle Actor: Suett
Role: Servant to Woodville Actor: Maddocks
Role: Officer Actor: Wentworth
Role: Coachman Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mrs Woodville Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Emily Tempest Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Dame Dunckley Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wheel of Fortune Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17971021, but Sir Patrick 0'Neale-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Patrick 0'Neale Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Caulfield
Role: Whittle Actor: Dowton
Role: Nephew Actor: Holland
Role: Bates Actor: Maddocks
Role: Kecksey Actor: Suett
Role: Thomas Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Miss Biggs
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

1412
09 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With Additions from Dryden; the Musick by Purcell and Dr Arne, and the new Airs and Chorusses by the late Mr Linley Jun. Receipts: #142 7s. 6d. (79.17.6; 60.10.0; 2.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Enchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Palmer; Alonzo-Packer; Antonio-Gibbon; Ferdinand-C. Kemble; Gonzalez-Maddocks; Stephano-Bannister Jun.; Trincalo-Suett; Caliban-Bannister; Ariel-Miss DeCamp; Hyppolito-Mrs Goodall; Miranda-Mrs Crouch; Dorinda-Miss Miller.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Palmer
Role: Alonzo Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Gibbon
Role: Ferdinand Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Maddocks
Role: Stephano Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Trincalo Actor: Suett
Role: Caliban Actor: Bannister
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Hyppolito Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Miller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
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: Doiley-Suett; Sandford-R. Palmer; Granger-Barrymore; Gradus-Bannister Jun.; Elizabeth-Miss Heard; Charlotte-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Doiley Actor: Suett
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Elizabeth Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Mellon.
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: Mainpiece: Vocal Parts-Sedgwick, Dignum, Caulfield, Danby, Brown, Fisher, Evans, Phillimore, Ms Leak, Ms Arne, Ms Wentworth, Ms Butler, Ms Jackson, Ms Benson, Ms Menage, Ms Roffey, Ms Gaudry

Related Works
Related Work: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Physick Lies a Bleeding; or, The Apothecary Turned Doctor Author(s): Thomas Brown
Related Work: The Fatal Retirement Author(s): Anthony Brown
Related Work: Barbarossa Author(s): John Brown
Related Work: Athelstan Author(s): John Brown
Related Work: Prometheus Author(s): John A. Fisher
Related Work: The Court of Alexander Author(s): John A. Fisher
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): Henry WoodwardJohn A. Fisher
Related Work: Zobeide Author(s): Joseph CraddockJohn A. Fisher
Related Work: The Sylphs; or, Harlequin's Gambols Author(s): John A. Fisher
Related Work: The Sirens Author(s): Edward ThompsonJohn A. Fisher

Monologue: V: The Masque of Neptune and Amphitrite. Neptune-Sedgwick; Amphitrite-Miss Dufour

Performance Comment: Neptune-Sedgwick; Amphitrite-Miss Dufour.
Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Miss Dufour.

1413
11 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: On account of Mrs Jordan's indisposition the new Drama of The Castle-Spectre [advertised on playbill of 9 Dec., and originally announced for 2 Dec., but deferred for the same reason] is again obliged to be deferred for a few days. Afterpiece [in place of The Virgin Unmask'd, advertised on playbill of 9 Dec.]: The Musick by Attwood. Receipts: #237 9s. 6d. (173.8.6; 62.13.0; 1.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17971107, but Banquo-Barrymore; 1st Witch-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Banquo Actor: Barrymore
Role: 1st Witch Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: King of Scotland Actor: Aickin
Role: Malcolm Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Donalbain Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Macbeth Actor: Kemble
Role: Macduff Actor: Palmer
Role: Lenox Actor: Gibbon
Role: Rosse Actor: Holland
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Menage
Role: Siward Actor: Packer
Role: Seyton Actor: Trueman
Role: Physician Actor: Maddocks
Role: Captain Actor: Caulfield
Role: Messenger Actor: Evans
Role: Hecate Actor: Bannister
Role: Witches Actor: Dowton, Wewitzer, Suett
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Gentlewoman Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Smugglers

Performance Comment: Captain Pendant-Packer; Valentine-Trueman; Shingle-Suett; Sample-Wewitzer; Trim-Bannister Jun.; Beacon-Maddocks; Edward-Miss Jackson; Stella-Miss DeCamp; Phillis-Miss Leak; Margery-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Captain Pendant Actor: Packer
Role: Valentine Actor: Trueman
Role: Shingle Actor: Suett
Role: Sample Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Trim Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Beacon Actor: Maddocks
Role: Edward Actor: Miss Jackson
Role: Stella Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Mellon.
Related Works
Related Work: The Smugglers Author(s): Samuel Birch Thomas Attwood

Song: As17971107

Cast
Role: Actor:
Role: Chorus of Witches and Spirits Actor: Kelly, Sedgwick, Dignum, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Menage.

1414
13 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of The Deserter, advertised on playbill of 12 Dec.] Receipts: #134 15s. (78.6.0; 53.8.6; 3.0.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17971202, but Gratiano-R. Palmer; Shylock-Archer (from the Theatre Royal Edinburgh; 1st appearance on this stage). 1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Shylock Actor: Archer
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Packer
Role: Anthonio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bassanio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Salanio Actor: Trueman
Role: Salarino Actor: Holland
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Dignum
Role: Tubal Actor: Maddocks
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Gobbo Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Leonardo Actor: Evans
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17971123, but Young Wilding-R. Palmer; Quildrive-_.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Maddocks
Role: Quildrive Actor: Evans
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.
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

1415
21 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #318 1s. 6d. (255.1.0; 60.18.6; 2.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle-spectre

Performance Comment: As17971214.
Cast
Role: Osmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Reginald Actor: Wroughton
Role: Percy Actor: Kemble
Role: Father Philip Actor: Palmer
Role: Motley Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Kenric Actor: Aickin
Role: Hassan Actor: Dowton
Role: Saib Actor: Trueman
Role: Muley Actor: Davis
Role: Alaric Actor: Wentworth
Role: Harold Actor: Gibbon
Role: Allan Actor: Packer
Role: Edric Actor: Wathen
Role: Angela Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: 's Ghost] Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle-Spectre Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: Katharine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: Petruchio-Palmer; Baptista-Packer; Hortensio-Trueman; Grumio-Suett; Musick@master-Sparks; Biondello-R. Palmer; Pedro-Grimaldi; Taylor-Hollingsworth; Adam-Fisher; Peter-Evans; Walter-Gregson; Gabriel-Simpson; Nathaniel-Webb; Gregory-Maddocks; Ralph-Male; Katharine-Mrs Goodall; Bianca-Miss Tidswell; Curtis-Mrs Maddocks; Haberdasher-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Baptista Actor: Packer
Role: Hortensio Actor: Trueman
Role: Grumio Actor: Suett
Role: Musick@master Actor: Sparks
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Pedro Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Taylor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Adam Actor: Fisher
Role: Peter Actor: Evans
Role: Walter Actor: Gregson
Role: Gabriel Actor: Simpson
Role: Nathaniel Actor: Webb
Role: Gregory Actor: Maddocks
Role: Ralph Actor: Male
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Haberdasher Actor: Mrs Jones.

1416
23 December 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #154 3s. (89.8.6; 61.19.0; 2.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17971209, but Trincalo-Hollingsworth.
Cast
Role: Trincalo Actor: Hollingsworth.
Role: Prospero Actor: Palmer
Role: Alonzo Actor: Packer
Role: Antonio Actor: Gibbon
Role: Ferdinand Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gonzalez Actor: Maddocks
Role: Stephano Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Caliban Actor: Bannister
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Hyppolito Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Miller.
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: Sylvester Daggerwood

Performance Comment: As17971113, but Fustian-Caulfield.
Cast
Role: Fustian Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hokensloken Actor: Caulfield in place of Wewitzer.
Role: A Salt Eel for Mynheer Actor: Bannister, by permission of Dibdin.
Role: Mr Cockney Actor: Suett
Role: Ben Bowsprit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Billy Buckram Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Donald Campbell Actor: Dignum
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: O'Thunder Actor: Davis
Role: Chimney@Sweeper Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sailors Actor: Trueman, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Mrs Cockney Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Soufrance Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Leak.
Related Works
Related Work: Sylvester Daggerwood Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Palmer; Figaro-R. Palmer; Antonio-Wewitzer; Bazil-Maddocks; Page-Miss DeCamp; Countess-Mrs Goodall; Agnes-Miss Wentworth; Susan-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bazil Actor: Maddocks
Role: Page Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Mellon.
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

Song: 1st piece: as17971209

Monologue: The Masque of Neptune and Amphitrite. As 9 Dec

Performance Comment: As 9 Dec.

1417
09 January 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #230 14s. 6d. (185.6.6; 43.5.0; 2.3.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle-spectre

Performance Comment: As17971214.
Cast
Role: Osmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Reginald Actor: Wroughton
Role: Percy Actor: Kemble
Role: Father Philip Actor: Palmer
Role: Motley Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Kenric Actor: Aickin
Role: Hassan Actor: Dowton
Role: Saib Actor: Trueman
Role: Muley Actor: Davis
Role: Alaric Actor: Wentworth
Role: Harold Actor: Gibbon
Role: Allan Actor: Packer
Role: Edric Actor: Wathen
Role: Angela Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: 's Ghost] Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle-Spectre Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The First Floor

Performance Comment: Whimsey-Hollingsworth; Monford-Caulfield; Young Whimsey-R. Palmer; Tim Tartlett-Bannister Jun.; Furnish-Suett; Simon-Russell; Mrs Patypan-Mrs Walcot; Charlotte-Miss Heard; Nancy-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Whimsey Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Monford Actor: Caulfield
Role: Young Whimsey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tim Tartlett Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Furnish Actor: Suett
Role: Simon Actor: Russell
Role: Mrs Patypan Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The First Floor Author(s): James Cobb

1418
23 January 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: On account of the indisposition of Suett the New Comedy of Knave or Not [advertised on playbill of 22 Jan.] is obliged to deferred till Thursday next. Receipts: #388 18s. (264.6.6; 122.7.6; 2.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Trip To Scarborough

Performance Comment: Lord Foppington-R. Palmer; Young Fashion-Palmer; Loveless-Wroughton; Col. Townly-Barrymore; Sir Tunbelly Clumsey-Aickin; Probe-Wewitzer; Lory-Wathen; La Varole-Maddocks; Berinthia-Miss Mellon; Amanda-Mrs Goodall; Mrs Coupler-Miss Tidswell; Nurse-Mrs Walcot; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Loveless Actor: Wroughton
Role: Townly Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Aickin
Role: Probe Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lory Actor: Wathen
Role: La Varole Actor: Maddocks
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Mrs Coupler Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980116, but Ibrahim-Dowton.
Cast
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Dowton.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Palmer
Role: Abomelique Actor: Palmer
Role: Selim Actor: Kelly
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mustapha Actor: Webb
Role: Aladin Actor: Davis
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Bannister, Dignum, Wathen, Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, Phillimore, Fisher, Meyers, Peck, Bardoleau, Walker, Cook, J. Fisher, Dibble, Simpson
Role: Male Peasants Actor: Grimaldi, Gregson, Gallot, Aylmer, Potts, Willoughby, Evans
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Thomson, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Nicolini
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Female Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Hillingsworth
Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

1419
13 February 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #279 9s. 6d. (187.18.6; 90.10.6; 1.0.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: Orsino-Barrymore; Sebastian-Trueman; Antonio-Caulfield; Valentine-Gibbon; Curio-Wentworth; Sir Toby Belch-Hollingsworth; Sir Andrew Ague@cheek-Suett; Sea Captain-Holland; Fabian-R. Palmer; Malvolio-Dowton; Clown-Russell; Priest-Maddocks; Officers-Webb, Evans; Olivia-Mrs Crouch; Viola-Mrs Jordan; Maria-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Orsino Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sebastian Actor: Trueman
Role: Antonio Actor: Caulfield
Role: Valentine Actor: Gibbon
Role: Curio Actor: Wentworth
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sir Andrew Ague@cheek Actor: Suett
Role: Sea Captain Actor: Holland
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Malvolio Actor: Dowton
Role: Clown Actor: Russell
Role: Priest Actor: Maddocks
Role: Officers Actor: Webb, Evans
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Mellon.
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: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980201, but Abomelique-Barrymore; Beda-Miss Leak.
Cast
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Janizaries Actor: _Phillimore, _Fisher, _Meyers, _Peck, _Bardoleau, _Walker, _Cook, J. _Fisher, _Dibble.
Role: Male Peasants Actor: _Evans
Role: Male Slaves Actor: _Nicolini.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Palmer
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Kelly
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mustapha Actor: Webb
Role: Aladin Actor: Davis
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Bannister, Dignum, Wathen, Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Female Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Hillingsworth
Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

1420
19 February 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #374 2s. (320.18.6; 51.17.6; 1.6.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle-spectre

Performance Comment: As17971214, but Motley-R. Palmer in place of Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Motley Actor: R. Palmer in place of Bannister Jun.
Role: Osmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Reginald Actor: Wroughton
Role: Percy Actor: Kemble
Role: Father Philip Actor: Palmer
Role: Kenric Actor: Aickin
Role: Hassan Actor: Dowton
Role: Saib Actor: Trueman
Role: Muley Actor: Davis
Role: Alaric Actor: Wentworth
Role: Harold Actor: Gibbon
Role: Allan Actor: Packer
Role: Edric Actor: Wathen
Role: Angela Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: 's Ghost] Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle-Spectre Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: As17971223.
Cast
Role: Fustian Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hokensloken Actor: Caulfield in place of Wewitzer.
Role: A Salt Eel for Mynheer Actor: Bannister, by permission of Dibdin.
Role: Mr Cockney Actor: Suett
Role: Ben Bowsprit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Billy Buckram Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Donald Campbell Actor: Dignum
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: O'Thunder Actor: Davis
Role: Chimney@Sweeper Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sailors Actor: Trueman, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Mrs Cockney Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Soufrance Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bazil Actor: Maddocks
Role: Page Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Mellon.
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

1421
22 February 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: In IV a Masquerade Scene. Receipts: #335 15s. (243.13.0; 8&.14.6; 5.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Belle's Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17971110, but Courtall-R. Palmer; Letitia Hardy-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Courtall Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letitia Hardy Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Role: Doricourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Hardy Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sir George Touchwood Actor: Wroughton
Role: Flutter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Saville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Villers Actor: Caulfield
Role: Mrs Racket Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Miss Ogle Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Willis Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980220, but Hassan-Hollingsworth.
Cast
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Palmer
Role: Abomelique Actor: Palmer
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Dignum
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Bannister, Wathen, Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins
Role: Male Peasants Actor: Grimaldi, Gregson, Gallot, Aylmer, Potts, Willoughby
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Thomson, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Female Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Illingham, Ms Byrne, Ms Willis, Ms Vining.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

1422
03 March 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #404 9s. 6d. (311.13.0; 91.3.6; 1.13.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: As17971117, but Lucio-R. Palmer; 1st Gentleman-Gibbon; Elbow-Wewitzer.
Cast
Role: Lucio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: 1st Gentleman Actor: Gibbon
Role: Elbow Actor: Wewitzer.
Role: Duke Actor: Kemble
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Dignum, Trueman
Role: Provost Actor: Caulfield
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Packer
Role: Froth Actor: Russell
Role: Clown Actor: Suett
Role: Abhorson Actor: Davis
Role: Barnardine Actor: Dowton
Role: Thomas Actor: Maddocks
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Francisca Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Over@done Actor: Mrs Maddocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Measure for Measure; or, Beauty the Best Advocate Author(s): William ShakespeareCharles Gildon
Related Work: Measure for Measure Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980227.
Cast
Role: Male Peasants Actor: _Gregson.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Palmer
Role: Abomelique Actor: Palmer
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Dignum
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Bannister, Wathen, Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Thomson, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Female Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Illingham, Ms Byrne, Ms Willis, Ms Vining.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

1423
08 March 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #321 17s. 6d. (229.0.6; 87.9.0; 5.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: Lord Sensitive-Wroughton; Sir Miles Mowbray-Wewitzer; Frederick Mowbray-Palmer; David Mowbray-C. Kemble; Mr Wrangle-R. Palmer; Billy Bustler-Suett; Robin-Hollingsworth; Servants-Evans, Webb; Sabina Rosni-Mrs Jordan; Lady Ruby-Mrs Powell; Mrs Wrangle-Miss Pope; Mrs Kate-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Lord Sensitive Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Miles Mowbray Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Frederick Mowbray Actor: Palmer
Role: David Mowbray Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Billy Bustler Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Servants Actor: Evans, Webb
Role: Sabina Rosni Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lady Ruby Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Wrangle Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Mrs Kate Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: First Love Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980227.
Cast
Role: Male Peasants Actor: _Gregson.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Palmer
Role: Abomelique Actor: Palmer
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Dignum
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Bannister, Wathen, Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Thomson, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Female Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Illingham, Ms Byrne, Ms Willis, Ms Vining.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

1424
13 April 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #304 13s. (236.9.0; 63.13.6; 4.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle-spectre

Performance Comment: As17980409.
Cast
Role: 980305but Muleg Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Percy Actor: C. Kemble in place of Kemble.
Role: Motley Actor: R. Palmer in place of Bannister Jun.
Role: Osmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Reginald Actor: Wroughton
Role: Father Philip Actor: Palmer
Role: Kenric Actor: Aickin
Role: Hassan Actor: Dowton
Role: Saib Actor: Trueman
Role: Muley Actor: Davis
Role: Alaric Actor: Wentworth
Role: Harold Actor: Gibbon
Role: Allan Actor: Packer
Role: Edric Actor: Wathen
Role: Angela Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: 's Ghost] Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle-Spectre Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17971123, but Young Wilding-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Maddocks
Role: Quildrive Actor: Evans
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.
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

1425
14 April 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #264 5s. (208.9.6 53.7.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: As17980326 .
Cast
Role: 980324but Characters Actor: _Webb, _Evans, _Fisher.
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Barrymore, Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett, R. Palmer
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Barrymore
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: George Actor: Webb
Role: Count's Son Actor: Master Wells
Role: Stranger's Son Actor: Master Tokely
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Savoyard Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Stranger's Daughter Actor: Miss Beton
Role: unassigned Actor: Evans, Fisher
Role: Prologee Actor: Barrymore
Related Works
Related Work: The Successful Strangers Author(s): William Mountfort
Related Work: The Strangers at Home Author(s): James CobbThomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: The Stranger Author(s): Benjamin ThompsonAugust Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue

Afterpiece Title: The Pannel

Performance Comment: Don Guzman-Hollingsworth; Don Ferdinand-Barrymore; Don Carlos-C. Kemble; Don Pedro-Caulfield; Octavio-Trueman; Muskato-Bannister Jun.; Lazarillo-R. Palmer; Marcella-Mrs Goodall; Aurora-Miss Heard; Beatrice-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Don Ferdinand Actor: Barrymore
Role: Don Carlos Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Caulfield
Role: Octavio Actor: Trueman
Role: Muskato Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Aurora Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pannel Author(s): John Philip Kemble