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1451
31 August 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: 1st time compressed into 2 acts

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: Tit for Tat

Performance Comment: Villamour (1st time)-Trueman; Meanwell-Davies; Young Meanwell-Palmer Jun.; Servant-Lyons; Skipwell-R. Palmer; Letty-Mrs Gibbs; Florinda-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: Trueman
Role: Meanwell Actor: Davies
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Florinda Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: Tit for Tat, or One Dish of his own Chocolate Author(s): Henry Woodward
Related Work: Tit for Tat Author(s): George Colman, the elderJoseph Atkinson

1452
03 September 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [For Johnston as Hamlet see cg, 28 Apr. Mr Johnston was from the Dublin theatre.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Purse

Performance Comment: As17980820.
Cast
Role: William Actor: Wathen
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Purse; or, Benevolent Tar Author(s): John Cartwright CrossWilliam Reeve

Afterpiece Title: Hamlet; Prince of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Johnston (2nd appearance in that character [in London]); Ghost-Barrymore; King-Caulfield; Polonius-Munden; Laertes-C. Kemble; Horatio-Davies; Rosencrantz-Trueman; Guildenstern-Palmer Jun.; Player King-Davenport; Bernardo-Abbot; Marcellus-Lyons; Messenger-Chippendale; Priest-Usher; Sailor-Ledger; Ostrick-R. Palmer; Gravediggers-Suett, Waldron Jun.; Queen-Mrs Harlowe; Player Queen-Mrs Edward; Ophelia-Mrs Johnston (1st appearance [in London]).in London]).
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Johnston
Role: Ghost Actor: Barrymore
Role: King Actor: Caulfield
Role: Polonius Actor: Munden
Role: Laertes Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Horatio Actor: Davies
Role: Rosencrantz Actor: Trueman
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Player King Actor: Davenport
Role: Bernardo Actor: Abbot
Role: Marcellus Actor: Lyons
Role: Messenger Actor: Chippendale
Role: Priest Actor: Usher
Role: Sailor Actor: Ledger
Role: Ostrick Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Suett, Waldron Jun.
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Johnston
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Performance Comment: As17980717.
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.
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: Cross Purposes Author(s): William O'Brien

1453
10 September 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Jewell, treasurer. Mainpiece: Not acted these 7 years [acted 2 Aug. 1792]. Times, 4 Sept.: Tickets to be had of Jewell, No. 26, Suffolk-street, Charing-cross

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Davenport; Captain Absolute-Barrymore; Faulkland-C. Kemble; Acres-Munden; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; Fag-R. Palmer; David-Suett; Coachman-Ledger; Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Davenport; Lydia Languish-Mrs Gibbs; Julia-Miss DeCamp; Lucy-Miss Leserve.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Davenport
Role: Captain Absolute Actor: Barrymore
Role: Faulkland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Acres Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: Johnstone
Role: Fag Actor: R. Palmer
Role: David Actor: Suett
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Mrs Malaprop Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lydia Languish Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Julia Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Leserve.
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: Lock and Key

Performance Comment: As17980710 but Captain Vain-Caulfield.
Cast
Role: Captain Vain Actor: Caulfield.
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.
Role: Cheerly Actor: D'Arcy
Role: Brummagem Actor: Munden
Role: Ralph Actor: Fawcett
Role: Laura Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Selina Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: Lock and Key Author(s): Prince HoareWilliam Shield

1454
15 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer's Orphan Family [see dl, 18 June 1798]. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [see 27 Nov.]. 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. Tickets may be had at Lloyd's Coffee House [for this night only]; and of Fosbrook, at the Box Office, Little Russel Street, where, only, Places for the Boxes can be taken. The Public are respectfully informed that Mr Aickin is appointed Manager. Printed by C. Lowndes next the Stage-Door. Receipts: #571 15s. (519.8.6; 45.17.6; 1.16.0; tickets: none listed; Sundry Sums left at Door: 4.13.0) (charge: free)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: The Stranger-Kemble; Count Wintersen-Holland; Baron Steinfort-Barrymore; Mr Solomon-Wewitzer; Peter-Suett; Francis-R. Palmer; Tobias-Aickin; Mrs Haller-Mrs Siddons; Countess Wintersen-Miss Biggs; Charlotte-Miss Stuart.
Cast
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Holland
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart.
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 Citizen

Performance Comment: Old Philpot-Suett; Young Philpot-Bannister Jun.; Sir Jasper Wilding-Sparks; Young Wilding-R. Palmer; Beaufort-Trueman; Dapper-Maddocks; Maria-Mrs Jordan; Corinna-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Sparks
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Maddocks
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

Music: Vocal Parts-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; their songs: To welcome mirth and harmless glee-Mrs Bland, Miss Leak; I have a silent sorrow here-Mrs Bland

Dance: Principal Dancer-Sga Bossi DelCaro

1455
18 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With the original Music of Matthew Locke, and Accompaniments by Dr Arne and Linley? Sen.. Receipts: #319 4s. (250.16.0; 67.4.6; 1.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Duncan (King of Scotland)-Aickin; Malcolm-C. Kemble; Donalbain-Fisher; Macbeth-Kemble; Macduff-Barrymore; Banquo-Packer; Rosse-Holland; Fleance-Master Chatterley; Siward-Sparks; Seyton-Trueman; Physician-Maddocks; Captain-Caulfield; Messenger-Evans; Murderers-Wentworth, Webb; Hecate-Sedgwick; Witches-R. Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Siddons; Gentlewoman-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Duncan Actor: Aickin
Role: Malcolm Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Donalbain Actor: Fisher
Role: Macbeth Actor: Kemble
Role: Macduff Actor: Barrymore
Role: Banquo Actor: Packer
Role: Rosse Actor: Holland
Role: Fleance Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Siward Actor: Sparks
Role: Seyton Actor: Trueman
Role: Physician Actor: Maddocks
Role: Captain Actor: Caulfield
Role: Messenger Actor: Evans
Role: Murderers Actor: Wentworth, Webb
Role: Hecate Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Witches Actor: R. Palmer, 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: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: Sir Matthew Medley-Maddocks; Vapour-Russell; Woodly-Sedgwick; Gossip-Suett; Soufrance-Wewitzer; Charlotte-Miss Wentworth; Florella-Miss Leak.
Cast
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Russell
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: My Grandmother Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

Song: In: Chorus of Witches and Spirits-Sedgwick, Dignum, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Arne, Miss Wentworth

1456
20 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #302 16s. (229.13.6; 70.1.6; 3.1.0(

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Duke of Gloster-Aickin; Lord Hastings-Kemble; Catesby-Caulfield; Ratcliffe-Trueman; Belmour-Holland; Dumont-Barrymore; Derby-Webb; Servants-Maddocks, Evans; Alicia-Mrs Powell; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Duke of Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Catesby Actor: Caulfield
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Trueman
Role: Belmour Actor: Holland
Role: Dumont Actor: Barrymore
Role: Derby Actor: Webb
Role: Servants Actor: Maddocks, Evans
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-C. Kemble; Freeman-Trueman; Philip-Hollingsworth; Tom-Maddocks; Coachman-Webb; Kingston-Fisher; Robert-Evans; Duke's Servant-R. Palmer; Sir Harry's Servant-Russell; Kitty-Miss Pope; Cook-Mrs Maddocks; Cloe-Mrs Roffey; Lady Bab's Maid-Miss Tidswell; Lady Charlotte's Maid-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Freeman Actor: Trueman
Role: Philip Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Tom Actor: Maddocks
Role: Coachman Actor: Webb
Role: Kingston Actor: Fisher
Role: Robert Actor: Evans
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Russell
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Cloe Actor: Mrs Roffey
Role: Lady Bab's Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Charlotte's Maid Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

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

Performance Comment: Palmer, Miss Pope.

1457
22 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #236 10s. (156.13; 78.15; 1.2)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Performance Comment: Lord Ogleby-King; Sir John Melvill-Barrymore; Sterling-Dowton; Lovewell-C. Kemble; Canton-Wewitzer; Brush-R. Palmer; Serjeant Flower-Packer; Traverse-Caulfield; Trueman-Trueman [sic]; Mrs Heidelberg-Mrs Walcot; Miss Sterling-Miss DeCamp; Fanny-Miss Miller; Betty-Miss Mellon; Chambermaid-Miss Stuart; Trusty-Mrs Maddocks.
Cast
Role: Lord Ogleby Actor: King
Role: Sir John Melvill Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sterling Actor: Dowton
Role: Lovewell Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Canton Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Brush Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Serjeant Flower Actor: Packer
Role: Traverse Actor: Caulfield
Role: Trueman Actor: Trueman
Role: Mrs Heidelberg Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Miss Sterling Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Maddocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Clandestine Marriage Author(s): David Garrick

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

Performance Comment: Lenitive-Wathen; Mr Caddy-Maddocks; Heartwell-Trueman; Label-Suett; Juba-Mrs Roffey; Mrs Caddy-Miss Tidswell; Caroline-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Wathen
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.
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

1458
25 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. [Afterpiece: Prologue by George Colman elder.] Receipts: #327 8s. (244.10.6; 81.2.0; 1.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Henry-Aickin; Prince of Wales-Miss Wentworth; Duke of York-Master Chatterley; Richard-Kemble; Duke of Buckingham-Barrymore; Earl of Richmond-C. Kemble; Duke of Norfolk-Holland; Sir Richard Ratcliff-Maddocks; Sir William Catesby-Caulfield; Tressel-Surmont; Earl of Oxford-Sparks; Sir Robert Brackenbury-Trueman; Lord Stanley-Packer; Sir James Blount-Wentworth; Sir James Tyrrel-Webb; Lord Mayor-Hollingsworth; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Powell; Lady Anne-Miss Miller; Dutchess of Yord-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Richard Actor: Kemble
Role: Duke of Buckingham Actor: Barrymore
Role: Earl of Richmond Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Holland
Role: Sir Richard Ratcliff Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sir William Catesby Actor: Caulfield
Role: Tressel Actor: Surmont
Role: Earl of Oxford Actor: Sparks
Role: Sir Robert Brackenbury Actor: Trueman
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Packer
Role: Sir James Blount Actor: Wentworth
Role: Sir James Tyrrel Actor: Webb
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Dutchess of Yord Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

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

1459
29 September 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: The Musick composed by Kelly. Afterpiece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal Hay-Market. Receipts: #428 5s. (330.17; 95.18; 1.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle-spectre

Performance Comment: Osmond-Barrymore; Reginald-Aickin; Percy-C. Kemble; Father Philip-R. Palmer; Motley-Russell; Kenrick-Holland; Hassan-Dowton; Saib-Trueman; Muley-Caulfield; Alaric-Wentworth; Harold-Webb; Allan-Packer; Edric-Wathen; Angela-Mrs Jordan; Alice-Mrs Walcot; [Evelina's Ghost-Mrs Powell]..
Cast
Role: Osmond Actor: Barrymore
Role: Reginald Actor: Aickin
Role: Percy Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Father Philip Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Motley Actor: Russell
Role: Kenrick Actor: Holland
Role: Hassan Actor: Dowton
Role: Saib Actor: Trueman
Role: Muley Actor: Caulfield
Role: Alaric Actor: Wentworth
Role: Harold Actor: Webb
Role: Allan Actor: Packer
Role: Edric Actor: Wathen
Role: Angela Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Evelina's Ghost Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle-Spectre Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

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

1460
04 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #268 2s. 6d. (192.0.6; 75.6.0; 0.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

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

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Wingate-Hollingsworth; Dick-Bannister Jun.; Gargle-Wewitzer; Simon-Suett; Scotchman-Sparks; Irishman-Caulfield; Catchpole-Maddocks; President-Trueman; Spouters-Fisher, Evans, Grimaldi; Porter-Webb; Watchman-Wentworth; Charlotte-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Wingate Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gargle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Simon Actor: Suett
Role: Scotchman Actor: Sparks
Role: Irishman Actor: Caulfield
Role: Catchpole Actor: Maddocks
Role: President Actor: Trueman
Role: Spouters Actor: Fisher, Evans, Grimaldi
Role: Porter Actor: Webb
Role: Watchman Actor: Wentworth
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Mellon.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

1461
06 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Scenery re-painted, and the Dresses and Decorations entirely new. Musick composed and selected by Kelly. Scenes designed and executed by Greenwood, Chalmers, and others. Machinery and Decorations designes, and under the direction o, Johnston, and executed by him and Underwood. The Dresses by Johnston, Gay and Miss Rein. Receipts: #441 16s. 6d. (301.14.0; 139.11.6; 0.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Feignwell-Bannister Jun.; Freeman-Caulfield; Sir Philip Modelove-Wewitzer; Obadiah Prim-Aickin; Tradelove-Wathen; Perriwinkle-Suett; Sackbut-R. Palmer; Simon Pure-Russell; Aminadab-Grimaldi; Gentlemen-Trueman, Wentworth; Stockbrokers-Hollingsworth, Maddocks; Mrs Prim-Miss Pope; Nancy [beginning with 14 Dec. called Anne Lovely]-Miss Mellon; Betty-Miss Tidswell; Lady-Mrs Roffey.
Cast
Role: Feignwell Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Freeman Actor: Caulfield
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: Trueman, Wentworth
Role: Stockbrokers Actor: Hollingsworth, Maddocks
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Miss Pope
Role: called Anne Lovely] 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: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity

Performance Comment: Abomelique (Blue-Beard)-Barrymore; Ibrahim-Suett; Selim-Kelly; Shacabac-Bannister Jun.; Hassan-Hollingsworth; Spahis-Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans; Janizaries-Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Teck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore; Male Slaves-Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Goodman, Gauron; Fatima-Mrs Crouch; Irene-Miss DeCamp; Beda-Miss Leak; Peasants-Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale; Female Slaves-Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Luciet, Ms Blake, Ms Riches; Principal Dancer-Mlle Parisot.
Cast
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Barrymore
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Kelly
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Teck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Goodman, Gauron
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Luciet, Ms Blake, Ms Riches
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
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

1462
09 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #327 0s. 6d. (217.4.0; 108.5.6; 1.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Performance Comment: Sir David Daw-R. Palmer; Governor Tempest-King; Mr Penruddock-Kemble; Mr Woodville-Caulfield; Mr Sydenham-Barrymore; Captain Woodville-C. Kemble; Weazle-Suett; Servant to Woodville-Maddocks; Officer-Wentworth; Jenkins-Russell; Coachman -Hollingsworth; Mrs Woodville-Mrs Powell; Emily Tempest-Miss Mellon; Dame Dunckley-Mrs Maddocks; Maid-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Sir David Daw Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Governor Tempest Actor: King
Role: Mr Penruddock Actor: Kemble
Role: Mr Woodville Actor: Caulfield
Role: Mr Sydenham Actor: Barrymore
Role: Captain Woodville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Weazle Actor: Suett
Role: Servant to Woodville Actor: Maddocks
Role: Officer Actor: Wentworth
Role: Jenkins Actor: Russell
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: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17981006.
Cast
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Barrymore
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Kelly
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Teck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Goodman, Gauron
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Luciet, Ms Blake, Ms Riches
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
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

1463
13 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #307 17s. 6d. (193.18.0; 112.17.6; 1.2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beaux Stratagem

Performance Comment: Aimwell-Middleton (late of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden; 1st appearance on this stage); Archer-Barrymore; Sullen-Wathen; Sir Charles Freeman-Trueman; Foigard-Caulfield; Gibbet-R. Palmer; Hounslow-Maddocks; Bagshot-Webb; Bonniface-Aickin; Scrub-Biggs; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Sparks; Dorinda-Miss DeCamp; Mrs Sullen-Miss Biggs; Gipsey-Miss Tidswell; Cherry-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Aimwell Actor: Middleton
Role: Archer Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sullen Actor: Wathen
Role: Sir Charles Freeman Actor: Trueman
Role: Foigard Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gibbet Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Hounslow Actor: Maddocks
Role: Bagshot Actor: Webb
Role: Bonniface Actor: Aickin
Role: Scrub Actor: Biggs
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Gipsey Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Mellon.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17981006.
Cast
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Barrymore
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Kelly
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Teck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore
Role: Male Slaves Actor: Roffey, Whitmell, Wells, Male, Garman, W. Banks, Goodman, Gauron
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale
Role: Female Slaves Actor: Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Luciet, Ms Blake, Ms Riches
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
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

1464
20 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #270 5s.(171.11.6; 96.14.6; 1.19.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wonder

Performance Comment: Don Lopez-Aickin; Don Felix-Powell (from the Theatre Royal Norwich; 1st appearance on this stage); Frederick-Caulfield; Don Pedro-Suett; Col. Briton-Barrymore; Gibby-Sparks; Lissardo-King; Alguazile-Maddocks; Vasques-Trueman; Soldier-Wentworth; Servant-Webb; Donna Violante-Miss Biggs; Donna Isabella-Miss DeCamp; Inis-Miss Mellon; Flora-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Don Lopez Actor: Aickin
Role: Don Felix Actor: Powell
Role: Frederick Actor: Caulfield
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Suett
Role: Briton Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gibby Actor: Sparks
Role: Lissardo Actor: King
Role: Alguazile Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vasques Actor: Trueman
Role: Soldier Actor: Wentworth
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Donna Violante Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Donna Isabella Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Wonders in the Sun, or, The Kingdom of the Birds Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Ramah Droog; or, Wine does Wonders Author(s): James CobbWilliam ReeveJoseph Mazzinghi
Related Work: The Bird in a Cage; or, Money Works Wonders! Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Honest Yorkshireman Author(s): Henry Carey

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Performance Comment: Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Old Wilding-Aickin; Young Wilding-Powell; Papillion-Wewitzer; Servants-Fisher, Evans; Waiter-Webb; 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: Powell
Role: Papillion Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Servants Actor: Fisher, Evans
Role: Waiter Actor: Webb
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell.

1465
27 October 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Account-Book: Received of Green, lent to pay the Company, #400. Receipts: #264 2s. 6d. (184.12.6; 79.5.6; 0.4.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Kemble; Angelo-Barrymore; Escalus-Aickin; Claudio-C. Kemble; Lucio-R. Palmer; Gentlemen-Surmont, Trueman; Provost-Caulfield; Friar Peter-Packer; Elbow-Wewitzer; Froth-Fisher; Clown-Suett; Abhorson-Wentworth; Barnardine-Hollingsworth; Thomas-Maddocks; Isabella-Mrs Siddons; Mariana-Mrs Powell; Francisca-Miss Tidswell; Mrs Overdone-Mrs Maddocks.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Kemble
Role: Angelo Actor: Barrymore
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Claudio Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Lucio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Surmont, Trueman
Role: Provost Actor: Caulfield
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Packer
Role: Elbow Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Froth Actor: Fisher
Role: Clown Actor: Suett
Role: Abhorson Actor: Wentworth
Role: Barnardine Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Thomas Actor: Maddocks
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Francisca Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Mrs Overdone 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: The Outlaws

Performance Comment: As17981016.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Count Actor: Holland
Role: Don Alvarez Actor: Biggs
Role: Anastro Actor: Kelly
Role: Cavaldo Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Marco Actor: Dignum
Role: Francisco Actor: Maddocks
Role: Muleteers Actor: Hollingsworth, Sparks
Role: Child Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Jasper Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Martia Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Dorca Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Leak
Role: unassigned Actor: Caulfield, Trueman.
Related Works
Related Work: The Outlaws Author(s): Andrew Franklin

1466
10 November 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Miss Brown is identified by MS annotation on Kemble playbill. "Notwithstanding the bills...[she acted] the summer before last, on the boards of the Richmond theatre" (Monthly Mirror, Nov. 1798, p. 308). In afterpiece the playbill retains Mrs Roffey as Nelly, but she "who usually performed the part of the Servant Maid, [was] suddenly taken ill; her substitute [was] Miss Tidswell" (Morning Herald, 12 Nov.).] Account-Book: Received of Hammersley & Co., lent to pay the Company #500; paid Lowndes, printer, #10; Chorus #6; Rablus, tallow candles, #10. Receipts: #203 12s. (126.3.6; 76.7.6; 1.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Dowton; Captain Absolute-Powell; Faulkland-Kemble; Acres-Bannister Jun.; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-R. Palmer; Fag-Russell; David-Hollingsworth; Coachman-Maddocks; Servants-Fisher, Webb, Evans; Mrs Malaprop-Miss Pope; Lydia Languish-A Young Lady (1st appearance on any stage [Miss Brown]); Julia-Miss Biggs; Lucy-Miss Heard; Maid-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Dowton
Role: Captain Absolute Actor: Powell
Role: Faulkland Actor: Kemble
Role: Acres Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fag Actor: Russell
Role: David Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Coachman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servants Actor: Fisher, Webb, Evans
Role: Mrs Malaprop Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lydia Languish Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Biggs
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: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17981002, but Nelly-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Nelly Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Leak
Related Works
Related Work: No Song No Supper Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

1467
13 November 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Archer's 1st appearance at this theatre was on 13 Dec. 1797.] Receipts: #156 14s. (107.10.6; 48.14.0; 0.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Packer; Anthonio-Archer (2nd appearance on this stage); Bassanio-Barrymore; Salanio-Trueman; Salarino-Holland; Gratiano-R. Palmer; Lorenzo-Dignum; Shylock-Kemble; Tubal-Maddocks; Launcelot-Suett; Gobbo-Hollingsworth; Leonardo-Evans; Portia-Mrs Siddons; Nerissa-Miss DeCamp; Jessica-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Packer
Role: Anthonio Actor: Archer
Role: Bassanio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Salanio Actor: Trueman
Role: Salarino Actor: Holland
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Dignum
Role: Shylock Actor: Kemble
Role: Tubal Actor: Maddocks
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Gobbo Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Leonardo Actor: Evans
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Nerissa Actor: Miss DeCamp
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 Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: As17980929, but Sir Rowland-Barrymore.
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: Oliver Actor: Maddocks
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Children Actor: Master Tokely, Miss Benson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Children in the Wood Author(s): Thomas MortonSamuel Arnold

1468
22 November 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never [previously] performed at this Theatre; By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Hay-Market. Receipts: #115 17s. 6d. (65.2.0; 47.17.0; 2.18.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: Old Sadboy-Hollingsworth; Chronicle-Suett; Captain Ambush-C. Kemble; Young Sadboy-Powell; Shadrach-Wewitzer; Spatterdash-R. Palmer; Clod-Dowton; Twig-Chippendale; Goliah-Master Tokely; Malachi-Sparks; Coachman-Maddocks; Lady Rounceval-Mrs Walcot; Araminta-Miss Leak; Dinah Primrose-Miss DeCamp; Mrs Milefleur-Mrs Sparks; Pink-Miss Mellon; Judith-Miss Tidswell; Chambermaid-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Chronicle Actor: Suett
Role: Captain Ambush Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Young Sadboy Actor: Powell
Role: Shadrach Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Spatterdash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clod Actor: Dowton
Role: Twig Actor: Chippendale
Role: Goliah Actor: Master Tokely
Role: Malachi Actor: Sparks
Role: Coachman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Mrs Milefleur Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Pink Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Judith Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Captive of Spilburg

Performance Comment: As17981120.
Cast
Role: Kourakin Actor: Wathen in place of Bannister Jun..
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: _Wentworth.
Role: Korowitz Actor: Barrymore
Role: Cansemar Actor: Kelly
Role: Mousic@Mirhoff Actor: Suett
Role: Iwan Actor: Miss Benson
Role: Liebstoff Actor: Caulfield
Role: Officers of the Emperor's Guards Actor: Maddocks, Trueman
Role: Tackstein Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Kargad Actor: Wentworth
Role: Eugenia Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Moola Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Captive of Spilburg Author(s): Prince HoareBenoît Joseph Marsollier des Vivetières

Dance: As17981114

Cast
Role: New Hornpipe Actor: Sga Bossi DelCaro.

1469
26 November 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #289 1s. 6d. (221.14.0; 62.11.6; 4.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, George Barnwell

Performance Comment: Thoroughgood-Aickin; Barnwell-Packer; George Barnwell-C. Kemble; Trueman-Holland; Blunt-R. Palmer; Maria-Miss Miller; Millwood-Mrs Powell (1st appearance in that character); Lucy-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Thoroughgood Actor: Aickin
Role: Barnwell Actor: Packer
Role: George Barnwell Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Trueman Actor: Holland
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: Abomelique (Blue-Beard)-Barrymore; Ibrahim-Suett; Selim-Dignum; Shacabac-Bannister Jun.; Hassan-Hollingsworth; Spahis-Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans; Janizaries-Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins; Fatima-Mrs Crouch; Irene-Miss DeCamp; Beda-Mrs Bland; Peasants-Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage; Principal Dancer-Mlle Parisot. [And see17981006] .And see17981006] .
Cast
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Barrymore
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Dignum
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Irene Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Beda Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
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

1470
28 November 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Miss Molini is identified by MS annotation on Kemble playbill. She had 1st appeared at this theatre on 17 Feb. 1798.] Receipts: #194 7s. 6d. (133.4.6; 58.6.0; 2.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: As17980915.
Cast
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Holland
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart.
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 Spoil'd Child

Performance Comment: Little Pickle-A Young Lady (2nd appearance on this stage [Miss Molini]); Old Pickle-Suett; Tagg-R. Palmer; Servants-Hollingsworth, Evans; Miss Pickle-Mrs Walcot; Maria-Miss Heard; Margery-Mrs Maddocks; Susan-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Little Pickle Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Old Pickle Actor: Suett
Role: Tagg Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servants Actor: Hollingsworth, Evans
Role: Miss Pickle Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spoil'd Child Author(s): Isaac Bickerstaffe

Music: As17980915

Dance: As17980915

1471
17 December 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Authority of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for Lacy, formerly of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane. Tickets to be had of Fosbrook, at the Box Office of the Drury Lane Theatre, and Rice, at the Box Office of the Theatre-Royal, Haymarket, where Places for the Boxes may be taken. [Address by John Taylor (Monthly Mirror, Dec. 1798, p. 370). On this night the following appeared both at dl and at the hay: Hollingsworth, Caulfield, Bannister Jun., Suett, Miss Pope, Mrs Bland.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Performance Comment: Oakly-Lacy; Major Oakly-Wilmot Wells; Charles-Macready; Mrs Oakly-Mrs Abington; And, with Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane: Russet-Hollingsworth; Sir Harry Beagle-R. Palmer; Lord Trinket-Russell; Captain O'Cutter-Caulfield; Paris-Wewitzer; William-Ryder; John-Surmont; Tom-Webb; Lady Freelove-Mrs Sparks; Harriet-Miss Heard; Toilet-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Oakly Actor: Lacy
Role: Major Oakly Actor: Wilmot Wells
Role: Charles Actor: Macready
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Drury Actor: Lane: Russet-Hollingsworth
Role: Russet Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Russell
Role: Captain O'Cutter Actor: Caulfield
Role: Paris Actor: Wewitzer
Role: William Actor: Ryder
Role: John Actor: Surmont
Role: Tom Actor: Webb
Role: Lady Freelove Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Toilet Actor: Mrs Cuyler.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: La Femme Jalouse; or, The Jealous Wife Author(s): Francois Antoine Jolly

Afterpiece Title: Between II and III of the above,Sylvester Daggerwood

Performance Comment: Sylvester Daggerwood-Bannister Jun.; Fustian-Suett; Apewell (with Imitations)-Caulfield.
Cast
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett
Role: Apewell Actor: Caulfield.
Related Works
Related Work: Sylvester Daggerwood Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Lovel-Dowton; Freeman-Surmont; Philip-Sparks; Tom-Ryder; Duke's Servant-R. Palmer; Sir Harry's Servant-Russell; Kitty-Miss Pope; Cook-Mrs Coates; Cloe-Mrs Mills; Lady Bab's Maid-Miss Tidswell; Lady Charlotte's Maid-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Dowton
Role: Freeman Actor: Surmont
Role: Philip Actor: Sparks
Role: Tom Actor: Ryder
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Russell
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Coates
Role: Cloe Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Lady Bab's Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Charlotte's Maid Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: High Life Below Stairs Author(s): James Townley

Dance: In II 3rd piece: A Mock Minuet-R. Palmer, Miss Pope

Performance Comment: Palmer, Miss Pope.

Song: End I 1st piece: Little Taffline-Mrs Bland

Entertainment: MonologuePrevious 1st piece: Occasional Address-Lacy

1472
19 December 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #127 6s. (70.12.0; 54.16.6; 1.17.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: Antonio-Dowton; Charino-Hollingsworth; Don Lewis (1st time)-Suett; Carlos-Barrymore; Clodio (1st time)-R. Palmer; Sancho-Wathen; Monsieur-Wewitzer; Governor-Packer; Don Duart-Middleton; Don Manuel-Caulfield; Priest-Sparks; Jaques-Trueman; Louisa-Mrs Powell; Angelina-Miss Miller; Elvira-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Dowton
Role: Charino Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Suett
Role: Carlos Actor: Barrymore
Role: Clodio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sancho Actor: Wathen
Role: Monsieur Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Governor Actor: Packer
Role: Don Duart Actor: Middleton
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Caulfield
Role: Priest Actor: Sparks
Role: Jaques Actor: Trueman
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Elvira Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Captive of Spilburg

Performance Comment: As17981120.
Cast
Role: Kourakin Actor: Wathen in place of Bannister Jun..
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: _Wentworth.
Role: Korowitz Actor: Barrymore
Role: Cansemar Actor: Kelly
Role: Mousic@Mirhoff Actor: Suett
Role: Iwan Actor: Miss Benson
Role: Liebstoff Actor: Caulfield
Role: Officers of the Emperor's Guards Actor: Maddocks, Trueman
Role: Tackstein Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Kargad Actor: Wentworth
Role: Eugenia Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Moola Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Captive of Spilburg Author(s): Prince HoareBenoît Joseph Marsollier des Vivetières

Dance: As17981205

Cast
Role: New Hornpipe Actor: Sga Bossi DelCaro.

1473
21 December 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: By permission of the Proprietor of the Theatre Royal, Hay-market. Receipts: #162 13s. 6d. (84.17.0; 75.19.6; 1.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: Moody-Dowton (1st appearance in that character); Harcourt-Barrymore; Sparkish-Russell; Belville-C. Kemble; Countryman-Grimaldi; Servants-Maddocks, Webb; Alithea-Miss Mellon; Miss Peggy-Miss Molini; Lucy-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Moody Actor: Dowton
Role: Harcourt Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sparkish Actor: Russell
Role: Belville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Countryman Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Servants Actor: Maddocks, Webb
Role: Alithea Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Miss Peggy Actor: Miss Molini
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William WycherleyDavid Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: Cranky-Suett; Vinegar-Wathen; Bouquet-Dignum; Bowkit-Bannister Jun.; Man of the House-Maddocks; Signior Arionelli-Miss DeCamp; Idle-R. Palmer; Mum-Wewitzer; John-Evans; Lilly-Master Chatterley; Cecilia-Miss Leak; Dolce-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Cranky Actor: Suett
Role: Vinegar Actor: Wathen
Role: Bouquet Actor: Dignum
Role: Bowkit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Man of the House Actor: Maddocks
Role: Signior Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mum Actor: Wewitzer
Role: John Actor: Evans
Role: Lilly Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Ballet: End: The Scotch Ghost. As17981206

Performance Comment: As17981206.
Cast
Role: Jamie Actor: Dubois
Role: Glaude Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Saundy Actor: Master Chatterley
Role: Donald Actor: Whitmell
Role: The Lady of Dunblain Actor: Mlle Parisot
Role: Elpsa Actor: Mrs Brooker
Role: Fanny Actor: Sga Bossi DelCaro
Role: Villagers Actor: Roffey, Garman, Wells, Gauron, Goodman, Johnston, Bisan, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Daniels, Ms Vining, Ms Luciet, Ms Riches, Ms Drake.

1474
08 January 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #211 6s. 6d. (153.6.0; 56.16.6; 1.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: Sir Peter Teazle-King; Sir Oliver Surface-Aickin; Sir Benjamin Backbite-R. Palmer; Joseph Surface-Barrymore; Charles Surface-Powell (1st appearance in that character); Crabtree-Suett; Careless-C. Kemble; Rowley-Maddocks; Moses-Wewitzer; Snake-Caulfield; Trip-Trueman; Servants-Fisher, Evans, Webb; Lady Teazle-Miss Biggs (1st appearance in that character); Lady Sneerwell-Mrs Sparks; 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: Barrymore
Role: Charles Surface Actor: Powell
Role: Crabtree Actor: Suett
Role: Careless Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Rowley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Moses Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Snake Actor: Caulfield
Role: Trip Actor: Trueman
Role: Servants Actor: Fisher, Evans, Webb
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Mrs Sparks
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: Blue-Beard

Performance Comment: As17990107, but Beda-Miss Leak.
Cast
Role: Beda Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Irene Actor: Miss B. Menage.
Role: Blue Actor: Beard-Barrymore
Role: Abomelique Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ibrahim Actor: Suett
Role: Selim Actor: Dignum
Role: Shacabac Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hassan Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Spahis Actor: Sedgwick, Caulfield, Trueman, Maddocks, Evans
Role: Janizaries Actor: Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Peasants Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
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

Song: In III: song-Dignum

1475
11 January 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: In IV Masquerade Scene. Receipts: #133 11s. 6d. (76.15.0; 55.2.6; 1.14.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Belle's Stratagem

Performance Comment: Doricourt-Barrymore; Hardy-Hollingsworth; Sir George Touchwood-Powell; Flutter-Russell; Saville-C. Kemble; Villars-Caulfield; Courtall-R. Palmer; Silvertongue-Maddocks; Gentlemen-Webb, Trueman, Wentworth; Letitia Hardy-Miss Biggs; Mrs Racket-Miss Pope; Lady Touchwood-Miss Miller; Miss Ogle-Miss Heard; Kitty Willis-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Doricourt Actor: Barrymore
Role: Hardy Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sir George Touchwood Actor: Powell
Role: Flutter Actor: Russell
Role: Saville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Villars Actor: Caulfield
Role: Courtall Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Silvertongue Actor: Maddocks
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Webb, Trueman, Wentworth
Role: Letitia Hardy Actor: Miss Biggs
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: The Humourist

Performance Comment: As17981008.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Halfwit Actor: Suett
Role: Dabble Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Frolick Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaumont Actor: Caulfield
Role: Blunt Actor: Webb
Role: Servants Actor: Evans, Fisher
Role: Mrs Matadore Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Meddle Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humourists Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Humourist; or, Who's Who? Author(s): James Cobb