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Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 1st piece [1st time; MF 2. Larpent MS 1210; not published]: Written by Charles? Dibdin, Founded on his Popular Novel under that Title, and enriched with a Selection of his most recent and favourite Songs. Do conclude with a new Finale by Dibdin. The Overture by Dibdin. "[It is a] wretched inanity; without interest, without humour, without character, original only in its dullness and unmatchable absurdity" (Monthly Mirror, May 1798, p. 306). 2nd piece: Compressed into Three Acts. 3rd piece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal Hay-Market. Morning Herald, 18 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 65, Gower-street, Bedford-square. Receipts: #511 13s. 6d. (251.7.6; 68.7.0; 1.13.0; tickets: 190.6.0) (charge: #212 19s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hannah Hewit; Or, The Female Crusoe

Performance Comment: Walmsley-Bannister Jun; Captain Wattle and Miss Roe-Bannister Jun; The Country Club-Bannister Jun; The Advantage of Toping-Bannister Jun.; Captain Higgins-Dignum; The Sailor's Journal-Dignum; Lovely Nan-Dignum; Buntline-Suett; Toll de Roll-Suett; Cudgo-Wathen; Kickaraboo-Wathen; Binns-Trueman; Hewit-Holland; Hannah Hewit-Miss DeCamp; The Complaint-Miss DeCamp; Virtue-Miss DeCamp; Anna-Miss Leak; True Glory-Miss Leak; Mrs Binns-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Walmsley Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: Captain Wattle and Miss Roe Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: The Country Club Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: The Advantage of Toping Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Captain Higgins Actor: Dignum
Role: The Sailor's Journal Actor: Dignum
Role: Lovely Nan Actor: Dignum
Role: Buntline Actor: Suett
Role: Toll de Roll Actor: Suett
Role: Cudgo Actor: Wathen
Role: Kickaraboo Actor: Wathen
Role: Binns Actor: Trueman
Role: Hewit Actor: Holland
Role: Hannah Hewit Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: The Complaint Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Virtue Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Anna Actor: Miss Leak
Role: True Glory Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Mrs Binns Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: Hannah Hewit; or, The Female Crusoe Author(s): Charles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: The Inconstant

Performance Comment: Old Mirable-Aickin; Young Mirable-Wroughton; Captain Duretete (1st time)-Bannister Jun.; Petit-R. Palmer; Oriana-Mrs Goodall; Lamorce-Miss Tidswell; Bisarre (1st time)-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Old Mirable Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Mirable Actor: Wroughton
Role: Captain Duretete Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Petit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lamorce Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Bisarre Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John FletcherGeorge Farquhar
Related Work: The Inconstant Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Cranky-Suett; Vinegar-Aickin; Bouquet-Dignum; Bowkit-Bannister Jun.; Arionelli-Miss DeCamp; Idle-R. Palmer; Orator Mum-Wewitzer; Cecilia-Miss Leak.
Cast
Role: Cranky Actor: Suett
Role: Vinegar Actor: Aickin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Dignum
Role: Bowkit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Leak.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Song: End I 1st piece: The Sailor's Consolation- made into a Song and Chorus

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Pope. [Mrs Jordan's 1st appearance as Lady Bell was at this theatre, 21 Apr. 1789.] 3rd piece: To conclude with a Prospect of the Infernal Regions, and a Rain of Fire. Times, 4 May: Tickets to be had of Miss Pope, No. 63, Great Queen-street, Lincoln's-Inn-Fields. Receipts: #318 11s. 6d. (78.0.6; 84.18.0; 4.12.6; tickets: 151.0.6) (charge: #216 8s. 1d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Know Your Own Mind

Performance Comment: Millamour-Wroughton; Dashwould-Bannister Jun.; Malvil-R. Palmer; Bygrove-Aickin; Captain Bygrove-C. Kemble; Sir John Millamour-Packer; Sir Harry Lovewit-Holland; Charles-Wewitzer; Lady Bell (with a song)-Mrs Jordan (2nd appearance in that character); Lady Jane-Mrs Powell; Mrs Bromley-Miss Pope; Miss Neville-Miss Miller; Madame La Rouge-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Millamour Actor: Wroughton
Role: Dashwould Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Malvil Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bygrove Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Bygrove Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Sir John Millamour Actor: Packer
Role: Sir Harry Lovewit Actor: Holland
Role: Charles Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lady Bell Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Bromley Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Neville Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Madame La Rouge Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: Know Your Own Mind Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Sylvester Daggerwood

Performance Comment: As17971113.
Cast
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett.
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: Don Juan; or, The Libertine Destroyed

Performance Comment: Don Antonio-Caulfield; Don Ferdinand-Dignum; Don Juan-Palmer; Scaramouch (1st time)-Grimaldi; Boatswain (with a song)-Sedgwick; Donna Anna-Miss Heard; Isabella-Mrs Coates; Inis-Mrs Jones; Katharina-Miss Arne; Viletta-Mrs Roffey.
Cast
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Caulfield
Role: Don Ferdinand Actor: Dignum
Role: Don Juan Actor: Palmer
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Donna Anna Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Coates
Role: Inis Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Katharina Actor: Miss Arne
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Roffey.
Related Works
Related Work: The Libertine Destroyed Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: Don Juan; or, The Livertine Destroy'd Author(s): Chevalier Clough
Related Work: Le Festin de Pierre; ou, Arlequin fait las Valet de Dom Juan Author(s): Letelier

Dance: In 3rd piece: Pas Seul, incidental to the piece-Sga Bossi DelCaro

Event Comment: Benefit for Mlle Parisot. Times, 14 May: Tickets to be had of Mlle Parisot, No. 9, Haymarket. Receipts: #409 11s. (198.3.6; 73.5.6; 1.5.6; tickets: 136.16.6) (charge: #245 2s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: As17971124, but Sir Lucius O'Trigger-R. Palmer; Fag-Russell; David-_; Coachman-_; Servants-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fag Actor: Russell
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: King
Role: Captain Absolute Actor: Palmer
Role: Faulkland Actor: Kemble
Role: Acres Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: David Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Coachman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servants Actor: Evans, Webb, Fisher
Role: Mrs Malaprop Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lydia Languish Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The School-Boy: or The Comical Rivals Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Rival Fools: or, Wit at Several Weapons Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Alexander the Little; or, The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Twin-Rivals Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elpidia; or, The Generous Rivals Author(s): Apostolo ZenoLeonardo Vinci
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Rival Widows; or, The Fair Libertine Author(s): Elizabeth Cooper
Related Work: The Rivals Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Rival Ladies Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Rival Kings; or, The Loves of Oroondates and Statira Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Rival Sisters; or, The Violence of Love Author(s): Robert Gould
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Rival Modes Author(s): James Moore Smythe
Related Work: The Rival Father; or, The Death of Achilles Author(s): William Hatchett
Related Work: The Rival Milleners; or, The Humours of Covent-Garden Author(s): Robert Drury
Related Work: The Rival Captains; or, The Impostor Unmask'd Author(s): Thomas Phillips
Related Work: The Lover His Own Rival Author(s): Abraham LangfordStanley
Related Work: The Modern Wife; or, The Virgin Her Own Rival Author(s): John Stevens
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980509.
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

Dance: Two Pas Seulsincidental to the Ballet-Mlle Favre Guiardele (for that night only); In afterpiece: a new Pas Seul-Mlle Parisot

Ballet: End II: a New Ballet (for that night only), Kitty and Jemmy. Jemmy-Mlle Parisot; Kitty-Sga Bossi DelCaro; the Other Characters-Fialon (for that night only), Master Menage, Miss Menage, Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Illingham, Ms Byrne, Ms Willis, Ms Vining

Performance Comment: Jemmy-Mlle Parisot; Kitty-Sga Bossi DelCaro; the Other Characters-Fialon (for that night only), Master Menage, Miss Menage, Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Haskey, Ms Illingham, Ms Byrne, Ms Willis, Ms Vining.
Cast
Role: Jemmy Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Kitty Actor: Sga Bossi DelCaro
Role: the Other Characters Actor: Fialon
Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Leak. Afterpiece: With a Sea Fight. Times, 17 May: Tickets to be had of Miss Leak, Upper Mews Gate, Castle-street, Leicester-fields. Receipts: #500 6s. 6d. (104.10.0; 74.7.6; 3.4.6; tickets: 318.4.6) (charge: #220 14s. 7d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Comment: Don Pedro-Holland; Leonato-Aickin; Don John-Caulfield; Claudio-Barrymore; Benedick-Kemble; Balthazar-Dignum; Antonio-Packer; Borachio-Trueman; Conrade-Gibbon; Dogberry-Suett; Verges-Dowton; Seacoal-Wewitzer; Hero (with songs)-Miss Leak (1st appearance in that character); Beatrice-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character); Margaret-Miss Tidswell; Ursula-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Holland
Role: Leonato Actor: Aickin
Role: Don John Actor: Caulfield
Role: Claudio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Benedick Actor: Kemble
Role: Balthazar Actor: Dignum
Role: Antonio Actor: Packer
Role: Borachio Actor: Trueman
Role: Conrade Actor: Gibbon
Role: Dogberry Actor: Suett
Role: Verges Actor: Dowton
Role: Seacoal Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Hero Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Margaret Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Ursula Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: Much Ado About Nothing Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Much Ado about Nothing Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Universal Passion Author(s): William ShakespeareMolièreJames Miller

Afterpiece Title: The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed

Performance Comment: Dangle-R. Palmer; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Dowton; Signor Ritornello-Maddocks; Interpreter-Wewitzer; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Miss Tidswell; Italian Girls-Miss Leak, Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp; Tragedians: Lord Burleigh-Sparks; Governor of Tilbury Fort-Hollingsworth; Earl of Leicester-Trueman; Sir Walter Raleigh-Russell; Sir Christopher Hatton-Wathen; Beef@eater-Caulfield; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Tilburina-Miss Pope.

Dance: In II: Masquerade-; with Dancing-Mlle Parisot, Sga Bossi DelCaro

Song: In Masquerade: Sigh no more Ladies (composed by Stevens)-Sedgwick, Dignum, Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp; End IV: Little Taffline-Mrs Bland; In course of Evening: Ally Croaker, Little Bess the Ballad Singer (composed by Dr Arnold)-Miss Leak

Event Comment: Benefit for Wewitzer. Account-Book: Wewitzer allowed to issue tickets on this [night] paying for all that comes in over #105. Receipts: #269 15s. (94.5.0; 49.16.6; 1.15.6; tickets: 123.18.0) (charge: none)

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 Liar

Performance Comment: Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Old Wilding-Aickin; Young Wilding-Palmer; Papilion-Wewitzer; Miss Grantham-Miss Mellon; Miss Godfrey-Miss Heard; Kitty-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Papilion Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Event Comment: Benefit for Miss DeCamp. 1st piece: Never [previously] acted here. Times, 11 May: Tickets to be had of Miss DeCamp, No. 14, Tottenham-court-road. Receipts: #435 2s. 6d. (153.16.6; 57.2.0; 1.16.0; tickets: 222.8.0) (charge: #232 15s. 2d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: Schedoni-Palmer; Vivaldi-C. Kemble; Ansaldo-Aickin; Spalatro-R. Palmer; Paullo-Suett; Stiletto-Caulfield; Corvino-Evans; Familiars-Trueman, Maddocks; Marchioness-Mrs Powell (1st appearance in that character); Olivia (1st time)-Mrs Sparks; Abbess-Miss Tidswell; Ellena de Rosalba-Miss DeCamp; Margaritone-Miss Arne; Gradisca (1st time)-Mrs Walcot; Fioresca-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Schedoni Actor: Palmer
Role: Vivaldi Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Ansaldo Actor: Aickin
Role: Spalatro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Paullo Actor: Suett
Role: Stiletto Actor: Caulfield
Role: Corvino Actor: Evans
Role: Familiars Actor: Trueman, Maddocks
Role: Marchioness Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Abbess Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Ellena de Rosalba Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Margaritone Actor: Miss Arne
Role: Gradisca Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Fioresca Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Italian Monk Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva (1st time)-Barrymore; Figaro-R. Palmer; Antonio-Wewitzer; Bazil-Maddocks; Page-Miss DeCamp; Countess (1st time)-Miss Biggs; Susan-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Barrymore
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bazil Actor: Maddocks
Role: Page Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Countess Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Jordan
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

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17980514.
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
Event Comment: 3rd piece: Taken from the French of Patrat; Performed but once [at cg on 24 Apr. 1798]. [On this night the following performers appeared both at dl and at the hay: Aickin, Caulfield, Wathen, Trueman, Bannister, Miss DeCamp, Miss Heard.] On playbill of 13 June: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice, at the Theatre. Printed by T. Woodfall, No. 104, Drury-Lane

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: Capt. Meadows-R. Palmer; Betsy Blossom (with a song)-Mrs Harlowe. [For full cast see17980619] .For full cast see17980619] .
Cast
Role: Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old

Performance Comment: Gondibert-Barrymore; Barton-Aickin; La Varenne-C. Kemble; Marquis of Montague-Caulfield; Egbert-Palmer Jun.; Duke of Somerset-Lyons; Prince of Wales-Master Chatterley; Fool-R. Palmer; Corporal-Davenport; Drummer-Trueman; Fifer-Waldron Jun.; Robbers-Bannister, Davies, Abbot, Ledger; Gregory Gubbins-Fawcett; Adeline-Mrs Harlowe; Villagers-Mrs Bland, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage; Queen Margaret-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Gondibert Actor: Barrymore
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Caulfield
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Lyons
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Davenport
Role: Drummer Actor: Trueman
Role: Fifer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Abbot, Ledger
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Fawcett
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bland, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: Blue Devils

Performance Comment: Characters-Fawcett, Munden, Wathen, Waldron Jun., Mrs Gibbs. [Cast adjusted from text (John Cawthorn, 1808): Megrim-Fawcett; Demisou-Munden; James-Wathen; Bailiff-Waldron Jun,; Annette-Mrs Gibbs.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Fawcett, Munden, Wathen, Waldron Jun., Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Megrim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Demisou Actor: Munden
Role: James Actor: Wathen
Role: Bailiff Actor: Waldron Jun,
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue Devils Author(s): George Colman, the younger
Event Comment: 2nd piece: Not acted these 6 years. [Miss Griffiths is identified in European Magazine, June 1798, p. 397, and in playbill of 19 June.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Performance Comment: Lord Simper-R. Palmer; Col. Modish-Trueman; Plainwell-Ledger; Mr Level-Caulfield; Mrs Level-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Modish Actor: Trueman
Role: Plainwell Actor: Ledger
Role: Mr Level Actor: Caulfield
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner; or, Quality Binding Author(s): John Rose

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Kelly (By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre-Royal Drury-Lane); Peachum-Davenport; Lockit-R. Palmer; Mat o'th' Mint-Trueman; Wat Dreary-Chippendale; Harry Paddington-Lyons; Ben Budge-Abbot; Jailor-Ledger; Drawer-Waldron Jun.; Filch-Suett; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss DeCamp; Jenny Diver-Mrs Edward; Mrs Coaxer-Mrs Jones; Mrs Vixen-Mrs Benson; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Cuyler; Sukey Tawdry-Mrs Hale; Molly Brazen-Mrs Haskey; Polly-A Young Gentlewoman (1st appearance on any stage [Miss Griffiths]).Miss Griffiths]).
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Kelly
Role: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Actor: Royal Drury-Lane
Role: Royal Drury Actor: Lane
Role: Peachum Actor: Davenport
Role: Lockit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mat o'th' Mint Actor: Trueman
Role: Wat Dreary Actor: Chippendale
Role: Harry Paddington Actor: Lyons
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Abbot
Role: Jailor Actor: Ledger
Role: Drawer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Filch Actor: Suett
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Mrs Benson
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Sukey Tawdry Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Molly Brazen Actor: Mrs Haskey
Role: Polly Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Blue Devils

Performance Comment: As17980612.
Cast
Role: Gondibert Actor: Barrymore
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Caulfield
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Lyons
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Davenport
Role: Drummer Actor: Trueman
Role: Fifer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Abbot, Ledger
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Fawcett
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bland, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Role: Characters Actor: Fawcett, Munden, Wathen, Waldron Jun., Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Megrim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Demisou Actor: Munden
Role: James Actor: Wathen
Role: Bailiff Actor: Waldron Jun,
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue Devils Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Purse; Or, Benevolent Tar

Performance Comment: William-Wathen; Baron-Caulfield; Theodore-Palmer Jun.; Edward-Trueman; Page-Master Chatterley; Sally-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: William Actor: Wathen
Role: Baron Actor: Caulfield
Role: Theodore Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Edward Actor: Trueman
Role: Page Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Purse; or, Benevolent Tar Author(s): John Cartwright CrossWilliam Reeve

Afterpiece Title: The London Hermit; or, Rambles in Dorsetshire

Performance Comment: Young Pranks-Fawcett; Whimmy-Suett; Old Pranks-Aickin; Peregrine-Trueman; Barleycorn-R. Palmer; Apathy-Lyons; Barebones-Waldron Jun.; Bite-Caulfield; Poz-Abbot; Tully-Johnstone; Natty Maggs-Palmer Jun.; Carter-Ledger; Toby Thatch-Wathen; Diana-Miss Heard; Mrs Maggs-Mrs Davenport; Kitty Barleycorn-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: Young Pranks Actor: Fawcett
Role: Whimmy Actor: Suett
Role: Old Pranks Actor: Aickin
Role: Peregrine Actor: Trueman
Role: Barleycorn Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Apathy Actor: Lyons
Role: Barebones Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Bite Actor: Caulfield
Role: Poz Actor: Abbot
Role: Tully Actor: Johnstone
Role: Natty Maggs Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Carter Actor: Ledger
Role: Toby Thatch Actor: Wathen
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Maggs Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Kitty Barleycorn Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: The London Hermit; or, Rambles in Doresetshire Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: Peeping Tom (with The Little Farthing Rushlight)-Fawcett; Mayor of Coventry-Suett; Crazy-Waldron; Earl of Mercia-Caulfield; Count Louis-Palmer Jun.; Harold-Davies; Mayoress-Mrs Davenport; Emma-Miss DeCamp; Lady Godina [sic]-Mrs Cuyler; Maud-Mrs Harlowe.
Cast
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Suett
Role: Crazy Actor: Waldron
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Caulfield
Role: Count Louis Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Emma Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: sic] Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: Peeping Tom Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Scenery by Rooker

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mountaineers

Performance Comment: Octavian-Barrymore; Virolet-C. Kemble; Kilmallock-Johnstone; Roque-Aickin; Muleteers-Bannister, Davies, Trueman; Lope Tocho-Suett; Goatherds-Davenport, Waldron Jun.; Bulcazin Muley-Caulfield; Ganem-Palmer Jun.; Pacha-R. Palmer; Ali Beg-Abbot; Moors-Ledger, Usher; Sadi-Wathen; Zorayda-Miss Heard; Floranthe-Miss DeCamp; Agnes-Mrs Bland; Peasants-Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage.
Cast
Role: Octavian Actor: Barrymore
Role: Virolet Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Kilmallock Actor: Johnstone
Role: Roque Actor: Aickin
Role: Muleteers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Trueman
Role: Lope Tocho Actor: Suett
Role: Goatherds Actor: Davenport, Waldron Jun.
Role: Bulcazin Muley Actor: Caulfield
Role: Ganem Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Pacha Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ali Beg Actor: Abbot
Role: Moors Actor: Ledger, Usher
Role: Sadi Actor: Wathen
Role: Zorayda Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Floranthe Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Peasants Actor: Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mountaineers Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: Scout-Fawcett; Snarl-Suett; Charles-Trueman; Justice Mittimus-Usher; Sheepface-Wathen; Kate-Mrs Edward; Mrs Scout-Mrs Davenport.
Cast
Role: Scout Actor: Fawcett
Role: Snarl Actor: Suett
Role: Charles Actor: Trueman
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Sheepface Actor: Wathen
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Event Comment: 2nd piece: Altered from The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman [by Sir Robert Howard]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Barrymore; Doctor Bartholo-Suett; Basil-Aickin; Tallboy-R. Palmer; Argus-Caulfield; Notary-Abbot; Alcade-Waldron Jun.; Lazarillo-Wathen; Rosina-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Barrymore
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Suett
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Tallboy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Argus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Notary Actor: Abbot
Role: Alcade Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Wathen
Role: Rosina Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Thieves

Performance Comment: Teague-Johnstone; with a Planxty in character, The Tight Irish Boy-Johnstone; Abel-Suett; Col. Careless-Trueman; Capt. Manly-Palmer Jun.; Justice Day-Davenport; Mr Story-Abbot; Coachman-Ledger; Bailiff-Lyons; Servant-Chippendale; Obadiah-Munden; Ruth-Mrs Gibbs; Arabella-Miss Heard; Mrs Day-Mrs Davenport.
Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Johnstone
Role: The Tight Irish Boy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Abel Actor: Suett
Role: Careless Actor: Trueman
Role: Manly Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Justice Day Actor: Davenport
Role: Mr Story Actor: Abbot
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Bailiff Actor: Lyons
Role: Servant Actor: Chippendale
Role: Obadiah Actor: Munden
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Thieves; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Thomas Knight

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: Vapour-C. Kemble; Gossip-Suett; Souffrance-Caulfield; Sir Mathew Medley-Davenport; Woodley-Trueman; Waiter-Waldron Jun.; Servant-Lyons; Charlotte-Mrs Edward; Florella-Miss Griffiths (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Souffrance Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sir Mathew Medley Actor: Davenport
Role: Woodley Actor: Trueman
Role: Waiter Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Griffiths
Related Works
Related Work: My Grandmother Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: Mr Sturdy-R. Palmer; Bently-Caulfield; Capt. Berry-Palmer Jun.; Frank-Waldron Jun.; Miss Elizabeth Sturdy-Miss Heard; Miss Sukey Sturdy-Miss DeCamp; Tabitha (1st time)-Mrs Davenport; Mrs Sturdy-Mrs Hale; Nanny-Mrs Harlowe.
Cast
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bently Actor: Caulfield
Role: Berry Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Frank Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Miss Elizabeth Sturdy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Miss Sukey Sturdy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Tabitha Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Nanny Actor: Mrs Harlowe.

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Kelly; Peachum-Davenport; Lockit-R. Palmer; Mat o' th' Mint-Palmer Jun.; Filch-Suett; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss DeCamp; Polly-Miss Griffiths.
Cast
Role: Macheath Actor: Kelly
Role: Peachum Actor: Davenport
Role: Lockit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Filch Actor: Suett
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Griffiths.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Blue Devils

Performance Comment: As17980612.
Cast
Role: Gondibert Actor: Barrymore
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Caulfield
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Lyons
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Davenport
Role: Drummer Actor: Trueman
Role: Fifer Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Abbot, Ledger
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Fawcett
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bland, Mrs Edward, Miss Menage
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Role: Characters Actor: Fawcett, Munden, Wathen, Waldron Jun., Mrs Gibbs.
Role: Megrim Actor: Fawcett
Role: Demisou Actor: Munden
Role: James Actor: Wathen
Role: Bailiff Actor: Waldron Jun,
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: Blue Devils Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heir At Law

Performance Comment: As17980622.
Cast
Role: Caroline Dormer Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Role: Daniel Dowlas Actor: Suett
Role: Dick Dowlas Actor: Barrymore
Role: Doctor Pangloss Actor: Fawcett
Role: Henry Moreland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Stedfast Actor: Aickin
Role: Zekiel Homespun Actor: Munden
Role: Kenrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: John Actor: Abbot
Role: Waiters Actor: Chippendale, Waldron Jun.
Role: Lady Duberly Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Cicely Homespun Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Related Works
Related Work: The Heir at Law Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: Walter-Johnston (1st appearance in that character); Sir Rowland-Barrymore; Apathy-Suett; Gabriel-R. Palmer; Oliver (1st time)-Palmer Jun.; Lord Alford-Davies; Children-Master Tokely, Miss Benson; Helen-Miss Heard; Winifred-Mrs Davenport; Josephine-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Walter Actor: Johnston
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Davies
Role: Children Actor: Master Tokely, Miss Benson
Role: Helen Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Children in the Wood Author(s): Thomas MortonSamuel Arnold
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Overture and Musick by Dr Arnold. Scenery by Marinari, Rooker, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: Schedoni-Barrymore (1st appearance in that character); Vivaldi-C. Kemble; Ansaldo-Aickin; Spalatro-R. Palmer; Paullo-Suett; Familiars-Trueman, Abbot; Stiletto-Caulfield; Corvino-Waldron Jun.; Priest-Usher; Guards-Ledger, Chippendale; Marchioness-Mrs Harlowe; Olivia-Miss Heard; Ellena de Rosalba-Miss DeCamp; Abbess-Mrs Hale; Gradisca-Mrs Davenport; Margaritone-Mrs Edward; Fioresca-Mrs Bland; The General Chorus [of Assassins and Nuns]-Linton, Brown, Lyons, Aylmer, Little, Willoughby, Dibble, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Ms Menage, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Masters, Ms Norton, Ms Gawdry, Ms Leserve.
Related Works
Related Work: The Italian Monk Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: As17980621.
Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Johnstone
Role: The Tight Irish Boy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Abel Actor: Suett
Role: Careless Actor: Trueman
Role: Manly Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Justice Day Actor: Davenport
Role: Mr Story Actor: Abbot
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Bailiff Actor: Lyons
Role: Servant Actor: Chippendale
Role: Obadiah Actor: Munden
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Souffrance Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sir Mathew Medley Actor: Davenport
Role: Woodley Actor: Trueman
Role: Waiter Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Griffiths
Related Works
Related Work: My Grandmother Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lionel And Clarissa; Or, The School For Fathers

Performance Comment: Lionel-Kelly; Sir John Flowerdale-Aickin; Jessamy-R. Palmer; Harman-Trueman; Jenkins-Bannister; Colonel Oldboy-Munden; Diana-Miss DeCamp; Lady Mary Oldboy-Mrs Davenport; Jenny-Mrs Gibbs; Clarissa-Miss Griffiths (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: Lionel Actor: Kelly
Role: Sir John Flowerdale Actor: Aickin
Role: Jessamy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Harman Actor: Trueman
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bannister
Role: Colonel Oldboy Actor: Munden
Role: Diana Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Lady Mary Oldboy Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Clarissa Actor: Miss Griffiths
Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Thieves

Performance Comment: As17980621.
Cast
Role: Teague Actor: Johnstone
Role: The Tight Irish Boy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Abel Actor: Suett
Role: Careless Actor: Trueman
Role: Manly Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Justice Day Actor: Davenport
Role: Mr Story Actor: Abbot
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Bailiff Actor: Lyons
Role: Servant Actor: Chippendale
Role: Obadiah Actor: Munden
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Souffrance Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sir Mathew Medley Actor: Davenport
Role: Woodley Actor: Trueman
Role: Waiter Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Griffiths
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Thieves; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Thomas Knight