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1501
28 September 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear. With all the Scenes, Machines, and other Decorations proper to the Play and the Original Musick, Songs, and Dances. Afterpiece: With the Additional Scene representing the Drawing of the Lottery in Guild-Hall. [For a discussion of Wilks as actor-manager and a brief comment on the defects of T. Cibber as Macduff, see Grub St. Journal, 5 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Mills; King-Boman; Macduff-Cibber Jr; Banquo-Bridgwater; Lenox-Roberts; Malcolm-A. Hallam; Seyton-Corey; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Horton; Lady Macduff-Mrs Butler; Hecate-Johnson; Witches-Griffin, Shepard, R. Wetherilt; Murderers-Harper, Jones.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills
Role: King Actor: Boman
Role: Macduff Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Banquo Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Lenox Actor: Roberts
Role: Malcolm Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Seyton Actor: Corey
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Griffin, Shepard, R. Wetherilt
Role: Murderers Actor: Harper, Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Jack Stocks-Cibber Jr; Chloe-Miss Raftor; Stocks-Harper; Lovemore-Stoppelaer.
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Chloe Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Stocks Actor: Harper
Role: Lovemore Actor: Stoppelaer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Shepherd's Lottery Author(s): Moses MendezWilliam Boyce
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 Lottery Author(s): Henry Fielding

Music: The Original Musick-; Vocal Parts-Stoppelaer, Miss Raftor, E. Roberts, Charke

Performance Comment: Roberts, Charke.
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Related Work: Il Tutore E La Pupilla Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliJ.C. Bach
Related Work: Alessandro e Timoteo Author(s): John DrydenCount Gaston di RezzonicoGiuseppe Sarti
Related Work: Arsaces Author(s): P.A. RolliOrlandiniPhillipo Amadei
Related Work: Ati e Cibele Author(s): Alessandro PepoliGiambattista Cimador
Related Work: Enea E Lavinia Author(s): Felice GiardiniGiovanni Gualberto Bottarelli
Related Work: Il Padre E Il Figlio Rivali Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliTommaso Giordani
Related Work: Nanetta E Lubino Author(s): Carto Francesco Badini
Related Work: Giannina e Bernardone Author(s): Filippo LivigniDomenico Cimarosa
Related Work: Zemira e Azore Author(s): André GrétryM. Verazi
Related Work: Piramo e Tisbe Author(s): Francesco BianchiGaetano Sertor
Related Work: Aci e Galatea Author(s): Francesco BianchiGiuseppe Foppa
Related Work: E?KYK?OXPEIA; or, Universal Motion Author(s): De la Grange
Related Work: Britannicus; or, The Man of Honour Author(s): E. D'Oyley
Related Work: Narcissus Author(s): Thomas RoseingraveDomenico ScarlattiP.A. Rolli
Related Work: The Impertinent Lovers; or, A Coquet at her Wit's End Author(s): Francis Hawling
Related Work: Enea e Lavinia Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliAntonio Sacchini
Related Work: Angelica e Medoro Author(s): Carlo Vedova

Dance: Essex, Thurmond, Houghton, Tench, Davenport

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: The City Night-Cap Author(s): Robert Davenport
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: Harlequin Sheppard Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Henry CareyJohn ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Dumb Farce Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Harlequin's Triumph Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: The Escapes of Harlequin by Sea and Land; or, Columbine Made Happy at Last Author(s): James Thurmond
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

1502
25 September 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part I

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Hulett; Hotspur-Delane; King-Huddy; Prince-Giffard; Worcester-Dawson; Mortimer-Havard; Westmoreland-Moore; Vernon-Bardin; Douglas-Harbin; Blunt-Rosco; Bardolph-Collett; Carriers-Morgan, R. Wetherilt; Francis-Penkethman; Lady Piercy-Mrs Hamilton; Hostess-Mrs Morgan .
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Hulett
Role: Hotspur Actor: Delane
Role: King Actor: Huddy
Role: Prince Actor: Giffard
Role: Worcester Actor: Dawson
Role: Mortimer Actor: Havard
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Moore
Role: Vernon Actor: Bardin
Role: Douglas Actor: Harbin
Role: Blunt Actor: Rosco
Role: Bardolph Actor: Collett
Role: Carriers Actor: Morgan, R. Wetherilt
Role: Francis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Morgan
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: An Eclogue; or, Representation in Four Parts Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada, Part I Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Amorous Bigotte: With the Second Part of Tegue O Divelly Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Second Part of the Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part I Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Atheist; or, The Second Part of the Souldiers Fortune Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Tavern Bilkers

Performance Comment: As17330924.
Cast
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Thurmond
Role: Harlequin Actor: d'Vallois
Role: Punch Actor: Evans
Role: Landlord Actor: Morris
Role: Drawers Actor: Woodward, James, Dove
Role: Landlady Actor: Pearce
Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich

Dance: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock. Friendly losses by Miss Wherrit and Miss Sandham.

Performance Comment: Friendly losses by Miss Wherrit and Miss Sandham. hathi.

1503
16 October 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part I

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Hulett; Hotspur-Delane; King-Huddy; Prince-Giffard; Prince John-Woodward; Worcester-W. Giffard; Mortimer-Havard; Westmoreland-Moore; Vernon-Bardin; Douglas-Harbin; Blunt-Rosco; Poins-Hamilton; Bardolph-Monlass; Carriers-Lyon, R. Wetherilt; Francis-Penkethman; Lady Piercy-Mrs Hamilton; Hostess-Mrs Wetherilt .
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Hulett
Role: Hotspur Actor: Delane
Role: King Actor: Huddy
Role: Prince Actor: Giffard
Role: Prince John Actor: Woodward
Role: Worcester Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Mortimer Actor: Havard
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Moore
Role: Vernon Actor: Bardin
Role: Douglas Actor: Harbin
Role: Blunt Actor: Rosco
Role: Poins Actor: Hamilton
Role: Bardolph Actor: Monlass
Role: Carriers Actor: Lyon, R. Wetherilt
Role: Francis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: An Eclogue; or, Representation in Four Parts Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada, Part I Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Amorous Bigotte: With the Second Part of Tegue O Divelly Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Second Part of the Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part I Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Atheist; or, The Second Part of the Souldiers Fortune Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Bardin; Sir Thomas-Lyon; Friendly-Jenkins; Dick-Eyres; Flora-Miss Gerrard; Betty-Miss Tollett .
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Bardin
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Lyon
Role: Friendly Actor: Jenkins
Role: Dick Actor: Eyres
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Gerrard
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tollett
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

Dance: II: Hornpipe by Taylor. III: Friendly Lasses by Mrs Woodward and Miss Sandham. V: La Follette s'est Ravisee by Tench and Mrs Woodward

Performance Comment: III: Friendly Lasses by Mrs Woodward and Miss Sandham. V: La Follette s'est Ravisee by Tench and Mrs Woodward .

Song: IV: In Italian by Mrs Chambers

Performance Comment: hathi.

1504
17 October 1749 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: A concert, etc. Prices: 4s., 2s. 6d. Benefit for Bruodin and Mrs Hutton. The Play will be decently conducted, being thoroughly rehears'd, and the Performers exceeding perfect. To begin at six o'clock (Daily Advertiser)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Othello-Bruodin from T. R. in Smock Alley, Dublin; Emilia-Mrs Hutton.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Bruodin from T. R. in Smock Alley, Dublin
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Hutton.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

1505
03 May 1759 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Dunstall. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Shylock-Shuter, 1st time; Antonio-Sparks; Bassanio-Ryan; Duke-Anderson; Gratiano-Dyer; Lorenso (with song in character)-Lowe; Salerino-Davis; Salanio-Gibson; Gobbo-Collins; Tubal-Stoppelaer; Launcelot-Dunstall; Jessica (with songs in character)-Mrs Baker; Nerissa-Mrs Vincent; Portia-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: Shuter, 1st time
Role: Antonio Actor: Sparks
Role: Bassanio Actor: Ryan
Role: Duke Actor: Anderson
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dyer
Role: Lorenso Actor: Lowe
Role: Salerino Actor: Davis
Role: Salanio Actor: Gibson
Role: Gobbo Actor: Collins
Role: Tubal Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Launcelot Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
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: Don Quixote in England

Performance Comment: Parts-Shuter, Dunstall, Mattocks, Gibbs, Wignel, R. Smith, Miss Helm, Mrs Haker.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Shuter, Dunstall, Mattocks, Gibbs, Wignel, R. Smith, Miss Helm, Mrs Haker.
Related Works
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Squire Badger Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Arne

Dance: As17581111

1506
24 April 1762 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Hull. Mainpiece: Hull's "Alteration with Additions" to Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. Not acted these 30 years. [See 9 Oct. 1734, according to Genest, IV, 653.] No Building on Stage. [This alteration acted but once, not printed. Done again 1779, and printed in 8vo 1793 under title Comedy of Errors. [See Hogan, II, 151.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Twins; Or, A Comedy Of Errors

Performance Comment: The characters of the play-Shuter, Dunstall, Gibson, Hull, Davis, Anderson, Wignell, Tindal, Perry, R. Smith, Holtom, Buck, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Lessingham, Mrs Stephens, Mrs Ward; A New Prologue-Smith; A New Epilogue-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: The characters of the play Actor: Shuter, Dunstall, Gibson, Hull, Davis, Anderson, Wignell, Tindal, Perry, R. Smith, Holtom, Buck, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Lessingham, Mrs Stephens, Mrs Ward
Role: A New Prologue Actor: Smith
Role: A New Epilogue Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Twins; or, A Comedy of Errors Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Hull
Related Work: The Comedy of Errors Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Twin-Rivals Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: St. Cecily; or, The Converted Twins Author(s): E.M.
Related Work: The Twins; or, Is It He, or his Brother? Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: As17611111, but Frenchman-Hull, first time.
Cast
Role: Frenchman Actor: Hull, first time.
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Dyer
Role: Chalkstone Actor: Shuter
Role: Drunk Man Actor: Dunstall
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Song: II: Let not the Rage, from the opera Artaxerxes, by Particular Desire,-Miss Brent

Dance: After the Epilogue: The Taylors, as17620107

1507
14 February 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not Acted these 9 years. [See 29 Oct. 1754.] Afterpiece: Never perform'd there

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift; Or, The Fool In Fashion

Performance Comment: Loveless-Ross, 1st time; Sir Novelty Fashion-Woodward; Elder Worthy-Clarke; Young Worthy-Dyer; Sly-Cushing; Lawyer-Wignel; Sir William Wisewou'd-Dunstall; Snap-Shuter; Narcissa-Miss Hallam; Hillaria-Mrs Dyer; Flareit-Mrs Green; Amanda-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Ross, 1st time
Role: Sir Novelty Fashion Actor: Woodward
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Clarke
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Dyer
Role: Sly Actor: Cushing
Role: Lawyer Actor: Wignel
Role: Sir William Wisewou'd Actor: Dunstall
Role: Snap Actor: Shuter
Role: Narcissa Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Apprentice-Woodward; Wingate-Dunstall; Gargle-Anderson; Simon-Cushing; Scotchman-Bennet; Irishman-Barrington; Catchpole-Buck; President-Perry; Members-Tindal R. Smith, Young, Davis; Charlotte-Miss Davies.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Members Actor: Tindal R. Smith, Young, Davis
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Davies.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: III: The Dutch Skippers, as17630101

1508
09 December 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17631129, but Lucy-Mrs Younger; Hornpipe-Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Macheath Actor: Beard
Role: Peachum Actor: Shuter
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Filch Actor: Holtom
Role: Mat@o@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Player Actor: Anderson
Role: Beggar Actor: Bennet
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Country Dance Actor: characters in the Opera.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: Apprentice-Woodward; Wingate-Dunstall; Gargle-Anderson; Scotchman-Bennet; Irishman-Barrington; Catchpole-Buck; Simon-Cushing; Watchman-Weller; Porter-Gardner; President-Perry; Three Members-Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes; Charlotte-Mrs Evans.
Cast
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three Members Actor: Tindal, R. Smith, Hayes
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

1509
20 March 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Woodward. Mainpiece: For last time this season. Afterpiece: A New Farce in 2 Acts

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17640218.
Cast
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Marten.
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Macklin.
Role: Marplot Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir George Actor: Smith
Role: Charles Actor: Clarke
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Role: Whisper Actor: Costollo
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Isabinda Actor: Miss Hallam
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: False Concord

Performance Comment: Principal characters-Woodward, Shuter, Dunstall, R. Smith, Mas. Morgan, Cushing, Mrs Pitt, Miss Hallam, Miss Elliot; With a Prologue [to the Farce-Woodward. [Larpent MS 236 lists the parts: Sudley; Raymond; Lord Lavender; Trimmer; Master Edward; Jasper; Footboy; Mrs Sudley; Miss Sudley; Miss Johnson; Servants.]Larpent MS 236 lists the parts: Sudley; Raymond; Lord Lavender; Trimmer; Master Edward; Jasper; Footboy; Mrs Sudley; Miss Sudley; Miss Johnson; Servants.]
Cast
Role: Principal characters Actor: Woodward, Shuter, Dunstall, R. Smith, Mas. Morgan, Cushing, Mrs Pitt, Miss Hallam, Miss Elliot
Role: to the Farce Actor: Woodward.
Related Works
Related Work: False Concord Author(s): James Townley

Dance: II: A New Grand Ballet-Gallini, Miss Wilford, Sga Manesiere; End: A Grand Dance, call'd Hymen's Triumph-Gallini, Duquesney, Master Rogers, Miss Valois, Miss Wilford, Sga Manesiere

1510
29 April 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Davis and Costollo

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17650927, but Carlos-Davis; Sancho-Costollo; Honoria-Mrs Stephens; Clodio- announced as alias Don Dismallo Thickscullo de Halfwitto; Don Lewis announced as alias-Don Choleric Snapshorto de Testy.
Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Davis
Role: Sancho Actor: Costollo
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Clodio Actor: announced as alias Don Dismallo Thickscullo de Halfwitto
Role: Don Lewis announced as alias Actor: Don Choleric Snapshorto de Testy.
Role: Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Duart Actor: Davis
Role: Charino Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Shuter
Role: Manuel Actor: Gardener
Role: Monsieur Actor: Holtom
Role: Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Burden, first appearance here in 3 years.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17660408 but Dick-Davis; for first time and with the Original Prologue-Davis; Spouters-Perry, R. Smith, Murden, Morgan (playbill).
Cast
Role: Dick Actor: Davis
Role: for first time and with the Original Prologue Actor: Davis
Role: Spouters Actor: Perry, R. Smith, Murden, Morgan
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Apprentice Actor: Woodward
Role: Gargle Actor: Anderson
Role: Scotchman Actor: Bennet
Role: Irishman Actor: Barrington
Role: Catchpole Actor: Buck
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Watchman Actor: Weller
Role: Porter Actor: Gardner
Role: President Actor: Perry
Role: Three members Actor: Holtom, Murden, Mas. Morgan
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Evans.
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: I: A Hornpipe-Miss Twist; III: The Venetian Gardeners, as17650925; End: The Village Romps, as17651019

1511
09 October 1767 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [T+The Theatrical Monitor, No. V (21 Nov.) includes a letter from Bathyllus: As Dancing has ever been receiv'd by the greatest of dramatic writers, with encomiums suitable to its distinguished merit; you will be pleased through the channel of your justly spirited paper, to express the satisfaction I met with from Mr Aldridge in the Merry Sailor: his stature, strength, agility, and swiftness, are beyond anything I ever saw on Covent Garden theatre: he stands tip-toe on the pinnacle of perfection, and gives us an idea of Homer's pyrrhick dance delineated on the shield of Achilles"] Receipts: #74 17s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Performance Comment: As17670926, but Jessamin-Quick.
Cast
Role: Jessamin Actor: Quick.
Role: Dick Actor: Smith
Role: Brass Actor: Woodward
Role: Moneytrap Actor: Shuter
Role: Gripe Actor: Dunstall
Role: Clip Actor: Redman
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Flippanta Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Cloggit Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Lessingham.
Related Works
Related Work: The Confederacy Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Performance Comment: As17671007, but Harlequin-Miles; Others-Legg, Mrs Baker, Morris, R. Smith, Banks, Wignel, Dibdin, Holtom, Weller, Mrs Copin, Baker, Mrs Lampe, Miss Helm, Mrs Dyer, Miss Pitt.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Others Actor: Legg, Mrs Baker, Morris, R. Smith, Banks, Wignel, Dibdin, Holtom, Weller, Mrs Copin, Baker, Mrs Lampe, Miss Helm, Mrs Dyer, Miss Pitt.
Role: Dances Actor: LaRiviere, Arnauld, Miss Valois, Fishar.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Dr Faustus Author(s): Samuel Arnold

Dance: III: A new dance call'd The Merry Sailors-Aldridge

1512
11 December 1769 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: (With Alterations) perform'd but once. Books of the Entertainment to be had at the theatre. Receipts: #171 8s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Brothers

Performance Comment: As17691202.
Cast
Role: Captain Ironsides Actor: Woodward
Role: Belfield Jun Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Benjamin Dove Actor: Yates
Role: Belfield Sen Actor: Clarke
Role: Paterson Actor: Dyer
Role: Philip Actor: Bensley
Role: Old Goodwin Actor: Hull
Role: Jonathan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Francis Actor: Perry
Role: Skiff Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Dove Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Violetta Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lucy Waters Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Fanny Goodwin Actor: Miss Ward
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Yates
Related Works
Related Work: The Elder Brother Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Rollo, Duke of Normandy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Brothers Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Unnatural Brother Author(s): Edward Filmer
Related Work: Like Father, Like Son; or, The Mistaken Brothers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Younger Brother; or, The Amorous Jilt Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Loyal Brother; or, The Persian Prince Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Treacherous Brothers Author(s): George Powell
Related Work: The Beau Defeated; or, The Lucky Younger Brother Author(s): Mary Pix
Related Work: The Perfidious Brother Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: Fatal Love; or, The Degenerate Brother Author(s): Osborne Sidney Wandesford
Related Work: The Twins; or, Is It He, or his Brother? Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Lady

Performance Comment: The principal parts-Mattocks, Lewes, Fox, R. Smith, The Young Lady who perform'd in Man and Wife [Miss Mary Linley], Mrs Mattocks. [See17650502. See Also 25 Jan. 1770.]Miss Mary Linley], Mrs Mattocks. [See17650502. See Also 25 Jan. 1770.]
Cast
Role: The principal parts Actor: Mattocks, Lewes, Fox, R. Smith, The Young Lady who perform'd in Man and Wife
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Lady Author(s): Thomas Hull

1513
25 January 1770 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [This is the first playbill to assign parts to actors in The Brothers, or to suggest parts in the Spanish Lady.] Receipts: #185 3s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Brothers

Performance Comment: As17700116, but Lucy-Mrs Gardner; Sophia-Mrs Mattocks, first time. [The bill corresponds with listing for 2 Dec. 1769.]The bill corresponds with listing for 2 Dec. 1769.]
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Mattocks, first time.
Role: Jonathan Actor: Dunstall?.
Role: Captain Ironsides Actor: Woodward
Role: Belfield Jun Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Benjamin Dove Actor: Yates
Role: Belfield Sen Actor: Clarke
Role: Paterson Actor: Dyer
Role: Philip Actor: Bensley
Role: Old Goodwin Actor: Hull
Role: Francis Actor: Perry
Role: Skiff Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Dove Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Violetta Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lucy Waters Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Fanny Goodwin Actor: Miss Ward
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Valois
Related Works
Related Work: The Elder Brother Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Rollo, Duke of Normandy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Brothers Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Unnatural Brother Author(s): Edward Filmer
Related Work: Like Father, Like Son; or, The Mistaken Brothers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Younger Brother; or, The Amorous Jilt Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Loyal Brother; or, The Persian Prince Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Treacherous Brothers Author(s): George Powell
Related Work: The Beau Defeated; or, The Lucky Younger Brother Author(s): Mary Pix
Related Work: The Perfidious Brother Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: Fatal Love; or, The Degenerate Brother Author(s): Osborne Sidney Wandesford
Related Work: The Twins; or, Is It He, or his Brother? Author(s): Matthew Gregory Lewis

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Lady

Performance Comment: As17691211, but Worthy-DuBellamy, first time; Spanish Lady-Mrs Mattocks; the principal Parts-_Mattocks, _Lewes, _Fox, R. _Smith, The Young Lady who performed in Man and _Wife.
Cast
Role: Worthy Actor: DuBellamy, first time
Role: Spanish Lady Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: the principal Parts Actor: _Mattocks, _Lewes, _Fox, R. _Smith, The Young Lady who performed in Man and _Wife.
Role: The principal parts Actor: Mattocks, Lewes, Fox, R. Smith, The Young Lady who perform'd in Man and Wife
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Lady Author(s): Thomas Hull

Dance: End: The Whim, as17691123

1514
11 December 1773 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: A New Tragedy, acted but once. [See 1 May. N.B. The Account Book states that the bill was altered to The Busy Body and Golden Pippin.] Receipts: #116 8s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Ii; Or, The Fall Of Rosamond

Performance Comment: . Principal characters-Smith, Clark, Hull, Wroughton, Thompson, Gardner, R. Smith, Mrs Hull, Miss Pearce, Mrs Hartley; With Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Principal characters Actor: Smith, Clark, Hull, Wroughton, Thompson, Gardner, R. Smith, Mrs Hull, Miss Pearce, Mrs Hartley
Role: With Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Second; or, The Fall of Rosamond Author(s): William HawkinsThomas Hull

Afterpiece Title: The Commissary

Performance Comment: . As17731022.
Cast
Role: Commissary Actor: Quick
Role: Young Loveit Actor: Davis
Role: Simon Actor: Fox
Role: Isaac Fungus Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Loveit Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Dolly Actor: Miss Helme
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Mrs Mechlin Actor: Mrs Gardner.
Related Works
Related Work: The Commissary Author(s): Samuel Foote

1515
07 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Lessingham. Mainpiece: A Tragedy altered from Dryden [Aureng-Zebe] by Mr W. Addington, never performed before. Afterpiece: Not acted these 4 years. [See 16 May 1770.] Charges #71 2s. Profit to Mrs Lessingham #38 7s. 6d., plus #92 12s. from tickets (Box 186; Pit 146; Gallery 242). Paid Cooper (printer) #36 2s.; Paid Mrs Witaker for a woman's white & silver flower'd suit #10 10s.; Paid John Doe for sticking black bills #6 6s. Receipts: #109 9s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prince Of Agra

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bensley, Lewis, Wroughton, Gardner, Owenson, Thompson, Fox, Davis, R. Smith, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Mrs Lessingham; with a Prologue-; Epilogue-. [Larpent MS 370 lists parts: Emperor; Aureng-Zebe; Morat; Arimant; Asaph Chan; Mirza; Abos; Ambassador; Fazel Chan; Solyman; Diamet; Soldier; Indamora; Nourmahal; Melisinda; Zaida.] Morat; Arimant; Asaph Chan; Mirza; Abos; Ambassador; Fazel Chan; Solyman; Diamet; Soldier; Indamora; Nourmahal; Melisinda; Zaida.]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Bensley, Lewis, Wroughton, Gardner, Owenson, Thompson, Fox, Davis, R. Smith, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Dayes, Miss Pearce, Mrs Lessingham
Role: with a Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Role: Aureng Actor: Zebe
Related Works
Related Work: The Prince of Agra Author(s): John DrydenWilliam Addington
Related Work: Aureng Zebe; or, The Great Mogul Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantly

Performance Comment: Moore-DuBellamy; Gubbins-Shuter; Dragon-Real; Mauxalinda-Mrs Thompson; Margery-Miss Jameson, first time.
Cast
Role: Moore Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Gubbins Actor: Shuter
Role: Dragon Actor: Real
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Jameson, first time.

Dance: End: The Irish Lilt, as17731005

Cast
Role: Double Hornpipe Actor: Mas. Blurton, Miss Besford.

1516
22 May 1776 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Nabob

Performance Comment: Parts-Foote, Aickin, Parsons, Baddeley, Fearon, Whitefield, Davis, Jones, Walters, Jackson, Stephens, R. Palmer, L'Estrange, Miss Sherry, Mrs Palmer, Miss Ambrose, Mrs Gardner.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Foote, Aickin, Parsons, Baddeley, Fearon, Whitefield, Davis, Jones, Walters, Jackson, Stephens, R. Palmer, L'Estrange, Miss Sherry, Mrs Palmer, Miss Ambrose, Mrs Gardner.
Related Works
Related Work: The Nabob Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: Lyar-Palmer; Papillion-Parsons; Old Wilding-Fearon; Eliot-Davis; Miss Godfrey-Miss Platt; Kitty-Mrs W. Palmer; Miss Grantham-Mrs Whitefield.
Cast
Role: Lyar Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Parsons
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Fearon
Role: Eliot Actor: Davis
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Whitefield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: The Lyar Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: The Merry Lasses-

1517
30 May 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Nabob

Performance Comment: Principal Parts-Foote, Parsons, Fearon, Massey, R. Palmer, Griffiths, Jackson, Bransby, Egan, T. Davis, Stevens, Peirce, Palmer, Mrs Hunter, Miss Hale, Mrs W. Palmer, Mrs Gardner. [Morning Chronicle, 3 June: Sir Matthew Mite-Foote; Mr Mayor-Palmer. Edition of 1778 (T. Cadell), which assigns the cast for season of 1772, lists the other parts: Sir John Oldham, Mr ThomasOldham, Young Oldham, Touchit, Antiquarians, Secretary, Rapine, Nathan, Moses, James and Putty, Conserve, Waiter, Lady Oldham, Sophy, Mrs Match'em, Crocus.] Prologue as17770515. Prologue as17770515.
Cast
Role: Principal Parts Actor: Foote, Parsons, Fearon, Massey, R. Palmer, Griffiths, Jackson, Bransby, Egan, T. Davis, Stevens, Peirce, Palmer, Mrs Hunter, Miss Hale, Mrs W. Palmer, Mrs Gardner.
Role: Sir Matthew Mite Actor: Foote
Role: Mr Mayor Actor: Palmer. Edition of 1778
Role: Freeport Actor: Aickin
Role: Spatter Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Davies
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Hunter
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Armstead. Edition of 1767 lists the other parts: +Sir William Douglas, Owen, La France, Officer, Servants.
Related Works
Related Work: The Nabob Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: Lilliput

Performance Comment: As17770515.
Cast
Role: The Lilliputians Actor: Master Edwin, Master Harrison, Miss Morris, Miss P. Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Lilliput Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: Friar Bacon; or, Harlequin's Adventures in Lilliput, Brobdignag, &c Author(s): John O'KeeffeCharles BonnorWilliam Shield

1518
13 December 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. [For Henderson as Bayes see hay, 25 Aug. 1777.] Receipts: #113 16s. (91.5; 22.7; 0.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes (1st time [at this theatre])-Henderson; Mr Johnson-Palmer; Mr Smith-Aickin; The other Characters-Baddeley, Moody, Parsons, Burton, Hurst, R. Palmer, Waldron, Lamash, Chambers, Holcroft, Chaplin, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Master Pulley, Mrs Colles, Miss Collett, Mrs Davies. With an Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Raised Troops [These were "hobby-horses and other novelties' (Davies, III, 303).]. [Edition of 1777 (John Bell) specifies: Gentleman Usher-Baddeley; Physician-Moody; Cordelio-Burton; Prince Prettyman-Hurst; 1st King of Brentford-Waldron; Fisherman-Griffiths; Thunder-Wrighten; Earth-Legg; Lightning-Master Pulley; Cloris-Mrs Colles; Parthenope-Miss Collett; Amaryllis-Mrs Davies; Pallas-Mr Parsons. [It assigns the remaining characters-2nd King of Brentford, Prince Volscius, Drawcansir, Lieut. General, Tom Thimble, Sun, Moon-to actors of previous season.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Henderson
Role: Mr Johnson Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Smith Actor: Aickin
Role: The other Characters Actor: Baddeley, Moody, Parsons, Burton, Hurst, R. Palmer, Waldron, Lamash, Chambers, Holcroft, Chaplin, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Master Pulley, Mrs Colles, Miss Collett, Mrs Davies. With an Additional Reinforcement of Mr Bayes's New Raised Troops
Role: hobby Actor: horses and other novelties'
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Baddeley
Role: Physician Actor: Moody
Role: Cordelio Actor: Burton
Role: Prince Prettyman Actor: Hurst
Role: 1st King of Brentford Actor: Waldron
Role: Fisherman Actor: Griffiths
Role: Thunder Actor: Wrighten
Role: Earth Actor: Legg
Role: Lightning Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Cloris Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Parthenope Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Amaryllis Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Pallas Actor: Mr Parsons.
Role: Moon Actor: to actors of previous season.
Related Works
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Female Wits; or, The Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal Author(s): W.M.
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Rehearsal; or, Bayes in Petticoats Author(s): Katherine Clive

Afterpiece Title: A ChristmasTale

Performance Comment: As17771204.
Cast
Role: Floridor Actor: Vernon
Role: Bonoro Actor: Bannister
Role: Faladel Actor: Burton
Role: Nigromant Actor: Legg
Role: Tycho Actor: Dodd
Role: Robinette Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Camilla Actor: Miss Collett.

1519
14 October 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of The Recruiting Officer, announced on playbill of 12 Oct.] Afterpiece [1st time; P 2(?), by James Messink. Not in Larpent MS; synopsis of action in London Chronicle, 15 Oct.]: The Scenes partly new and partly compiled from Rich's Pantomimes [i.e. The Rape of Proserpine, Perseus and Andromeda, Apollo and Daphne, all three written by Lewis Theobald (Morning Chronicle, 15 Oct.)]. The new Music by Dibdin. The new Scenes painted by Carver

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Know Your Own Mind

Performance Comment: Millamour-Lewis; Malvil-Wroughton; Bygrove-Aickin; Sir Harry Lizard-Whitfield; Sir John-Fearon; Capt. Bygrove-Booth; Dashwou'd-Lee Lewes; Miss Neville-Miss Leeson; Mrs Bromley-Mrs Jackson; Lady Jane-Mrs Morton; La Rouge-Miss Ambrose; Lady Bell-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Millamour Actor: Lewis
Role: Malvil Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bygrove Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Harry Lizard Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir John Actor: Fearon
Role: Bygrove Actor: Booth
Role: Dashwou'd Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Miss Neville Actor: Miss Leeson
Role: Mrs Bromley Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: La Rouge Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Lady Bell Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Know Your Own Mind Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Garland, Rayner, Delpini, Messink, Cushing, Thompson, Stevens, Ledger, Brunsdon, Wewitzer, Jones, Mahon, Baker, Painter, R.? Smith, Miss Matthews, Miss Ross, Mrs White, Sga Tinte.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Garland, Rayner, Delpini, Messink, Cushing, Thompson, Stevens, Ledger, Brunsdon, Wewitzer, Jones, Mahon, Baker, Painter, R.? Smith, Miss Matthews, Miss Ross, Mrs White, Sga Tinte.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Dr Faustus Author(s): Samuel Arnold
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Henry CareyJohn ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: La Guinquette, or, Harlequin turn’d Tapster Author(s): Mr. BaxterMons. Sorin
Related Work: Harlequin Turn'd Judge Author(s): John Weaver
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Hydaspes: or, The Greshamite Author(s): Mrs. Aubert
Related Work: Harlequin Grand Volgi: Being the Comic Interlude of Cephalus and Procris Author(s): Roger
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, Taste a la Mode Author(s): Thomas ArneRichard Charke
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, The Country Revels Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Harlequin Inchanted Author(s): Charles Leviez
Related Work: Friar Bacon; or, Harlequin's Adventures in Lilliput, Brobdignag, &c Author(s): John O'KeeffeCharles BonnorWilliam Shield
Related Work: Harlequin Junior; or, The Magic Cestus Author(s): Carl Friedrich BaumgartenWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Escapes of Harlequin by Sea and Land; or, Columbine Made Happy at Last Author(s): James Thurmond
Related Work: The Chymical Counterfeits; or, Harlequin Worm-Doctor Author(s): Peter Prelleur
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): Lewis TheobaldCharles DibdinJames Messink
Related Work: Bacchus Festival; or, A New Medley Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Triumphant Widow; or, The Medley of Humours Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Medley; or, Hippisley's Drunken Man Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Harlequin always Harlequin Author(s): Leo filsDominique
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJ.C. Pepusch

Dance: Afterpiece: The dances-Aldridge, Dagueville, Miss Valois. [These were danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent Performances.

Performance Comment: [These were danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent Performances.]

1520
08 January 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2, attributed to Richard Brinsley Sheridan (see G. W. Williams in Studies in Philology, XLVII, 1950, 619-28). Synopsis of action (W. Randall, 1779) lists no parts]: The Overture and Music entirely new. With new Scenes, Machines, Dresses and Decorations. All the Scenery, Machinery, &c. designed by DeLoutherbourg and executed under his direction. Nothing under Full Price will be taken. [For a discussion of this pantomime see Theatre Survey, II, 54-66.] Public Advertiser, 24 Feb. 1779: This Day is published an Account of The Wonders of Derbyshire and the Songs (6d.). Receipts: #225 19s. (223.18.0; 2.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: As17781219.
Cast
Role: Dorilas Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Narbas Actor: Packer
Role: Euricles Actor: Aickin
Role: Erox Actor: Hurst
Role: High Priest Actor: Chambers
Role: Poliphontes Actor: Palmer
Role: Ismene Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Merope Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: Merope Author(s): George JeffreysFrancesco Maffei
Related Work: Merope Author(s): Apostolo ZenoRiccardo Broschi

Afterpiece Title: The Wonders of Derbyshire; or, Harlequin in the Peak

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Wright, Grimaldi, Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Griffiths, Holcroft, Philimore, Kenny, Fawcett, Chaplin, Nash, Bannister, Miss Simson, Miss Abrams, Miss G. Abrams, Mrs Love, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Kirby, the Miss Stageldoirs, Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Wright, Grimaldi, Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Griffiths, Holcroft, Philimore, Kenny, Fawcett, Chaplin, Nash, Bannister, Miss Simson, Miss Abrams, Miss G. Abrams, Mrs Love, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Kirby, the Miss Stageldoirs, Miss Collett.

1521
20 February 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, author unknown. Not published]. Receipts: #172 10s. 6d. (125.1.0; 46.5.0; 1.4.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Law Of Lombardy

Performance Comment: As17790209, but Rinaldo-_.
Cast
Role: Officers Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Paladore Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Bensley
Role: Lucio Actor: Farren
Role: Rinaldo Actor: Packer
Role: Ascanio Actor: Hurst
Role: Shepherd Actor: Wright
Role: Senator Actor: Chambers
Role: Foresters Actor: Wrighten, Fawcett
Role: Squire to Paladore Actor: Philimore
Role: Officer Actor: Burghall
Role: Bireno Actor: Henderson
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: The Law of Lombardy Author(s): Robert Jephson

Afterpiece Title: Jehu

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Farren, Lamash, R. Palmer, Miss Sherry, Miss Farren; Town and Country Magazine, Feb. 1779, p. 62, assigns Lord Jehu-King; Larpent MS 467 lists this part, as well as the other parts: Whiffle, Fenton, Groom, Mrs Gules, Lucy. Prologue , not listed on playbill, printed in Public Advertiser, 24 Feb., written by the author, and spoken by-King.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Farren, Lamash, R. Palmer, Miss Sherry, Miss Farren
Role: assigns Lord Jehu Actor: King
Role: and spoken by Actor: King.

1522
30 September 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: All the scenery, machinery, designed by DeLoutherbourg, and executed under his direction. Receipts: #170 17s. (126.19.0; 43.8.6; 0.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Belcour-King; Stockwell-Aickin; Major O'Flaherty-Moody; Captain Dudley-Packer; Charles Dudley-Brereton; Fulmer-Baddeley; Varland-Parsons; Lady Rusport-Mrs Hopkins; Louisa Dudley-Mrs Brereton; Housekeeper-Mrs Bradshaw; Lucy-Mrs Love; Mrs Fulmer-Miss Sherry; Charlotte Rusport-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: King
Role: Stockwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Captain Dudley Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Brereton
Role: Fulmer Actor: Baddeley
Role: Varland Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Housekeeper Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Wonders Of Derbyshire; or, Harlequin in the Peak

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Wright, Grimaldi, Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Chaplin, Gaudry, Miss Simson, Miss Abrams, Miss G. Abrams, Mrs Love, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Kirby, Mrs Bradshaw, the Miss Stageldoirs, Miss Collett.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Wright, Grimaldi, Waldron, R. Palmer, Burton, Chaplin, Gaudry, Miss Simson, Miss Abrams, Miss G. Abrams, Mrs Love, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Kirby, Mrs Bradshaw, the Miss Stageldoirs, Miss Collett.

1523
10 October 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Palmer's 1st appearance as Comus was at the hay, 24 June 1780.] Paid Printer [of playbills] #8 8s.; Supernumeraries #3 12s. 6d. Receipts: #127 19s. 6d. (101.19.0; 25.10.0; 1.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Performance Comment: Lord Ogleby-King; Sterling-Parsons; Sir John Melvil-Bensley; Lovewell-Brereton; Serjeant Flower-Wrighten; Traverse-Philimore; Trueman-Norris; Canton-Baddeley; Brush-Palmer; Miss Sterling-Miss Pope; Fanny-Mrs Brereton; Chambermaid-Miss Collett; Betty-Mrs Love; Mrs Heidelberg-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Lord Ogleby Actor: King
Role: Sterling Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir John Melvil Actor: Bensley
Role: Lovewell Actor: Brereton
Role: Serjeant Flower Actor: Wrighten
Role: Traverse Actor: Philimore
Role: Trueman Actor: Norris
Role: Canton Actor: Baddeley
Role: Brush Actor: Palmer
Role: Miss Sterling Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Mrs Heidelberg Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Clandestine Marriage Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus (1st time [at this theatre])-Palmer; 1st Bacchanal-Vernon; Principal Bacchanals-Bannister, Du-Bellamy; 1st Spirit-Aickin; Brothers-Farren, R. Palmer; The Lady-Mrs Sharp; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Wrighten; Pastoral Nymph-Miss Wright; Sabrina-Miss Field; Euphrosyne-Mrs Cargill.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: 1st Bacchanal Actor: Vernon
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Cargill.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Song: Afterpiece: Sweet Echo-Mrs Wrighten; accompanied-Parke. [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performance Comment: [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]

1524
28 August 1781 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Harper. 3rd piece [1st time; INT I, author unknown. Larpent MS 569; not published]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: See17810822.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Summer Amusement

Performance Comment: As17810612.
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: Staunton
Role: Sprightly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Webb
Role: Devil Actor: Stevens
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: Summer Amusement; or, An Adventure at Margate Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsWilliam Augustus Miles

Afterpiece Title: The Hodge Podge; or, A Receipt to Make a Benefit

Performance Comment: Characters-Palmer, Bannister Jun., Wilson, Wewitzer, Wood, Usher, R. Palmer, Edwin, Bannister. [Cast from Larpent MS: Grubstreet-Edwin; the other performers, with Hitchcock and Miss Harper added, all in their own persons.] the other performers, with Hitchcock and Miss Harper added, all in their own persons.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Bannister Jun., Wilson, Wewitzer, Wood, Usher, R. Palmer, Edwin, Bannister.
Role: Grubstreet Actor: Edwin

Dance: As17810612

Entertainment: In 3rd piece: Speaking, Singing, Sneezing, Yawning, Acting, Pantomime-; particularly The Military Exercise-Mrs Wells; With Hounds and with Horns-Mrs Cargill; Sweet Echo, Mad Bess(1st time)-Miss Harper

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Pantomime Author(s): Henry Woodward
Related Work: Harlequin Peasant; or, A Pantomime Rehearsed Author(s): Samuel Arnold

1525
27 September 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid Land, Windows, Paving and Light [taxes] #15 6s. 6d. Receipts: #232 16s. (176/5/0; 55/18/6; 0/12/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Scandal

Performance Comment: Sir Peter Teazle-King; Sir Oliver Surface-Yates; Joseph Surface-Palmer; Sir Benjamin Backbite-Dodd; Crabtrce-Parsons; Rowley-Aickin; Moses-Baddeley; Snake-Packer; Careless-Farren; Trip-Lamash; Charles-Smith; Mrs Candour-Miss Pope; Maria-Mrs Brereton; Lady Sneerwell-Miss Sherry; Lady Teazle-Mrs Abington (1st appearance this season) .
Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Yates
Role: Joseph Surface Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: Dodd
Role: Crabtrce Actor: Parsons
Role: Rowley Actor: Aickin
Role: Moses Actor: Baddeley
Role: Snake Actor: Packer
Role: Careless Actor: Farren
Role: Trip Actor: Lamash
Role: Charles Actor: Smith
Role: Mrs Candour Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Lady Sneerwell Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lady Teazle Actor: Mrs Abington
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Scandal Scandaliz'd Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Palmer; 1st Bacchanal-Vernon; Principal Bacchanals-Bannister, Du-Bellamy, &c; 1st Spirit-Aickin; Brothers-Farren, R. Palmer; The Lady-Mrs Sharp; Principal Bacchant (with Sweet Echo, accompanied by Parke)-Mrs Wrighten; Pastoral Nymph-Miss Wright; Sabrina-Miss Field; Euphrosyne-Mrs Cargill .
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: 1st Bacchanal Actor: Vernon
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Du-Bellamy, &c
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy, &c
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Cargill
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Song: In Act III of mainpiece song [Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen] by Vernon. [This was sung again by Vernon on 9 Oct., but in all subsequent performances by Williams (or Williames; see17811020).]

Performance Comment: [This was sung again by Vernon on 9 Oct., but in all subsequent performances by Williams (or Williames; see17811020).] hathi.