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151
02 July 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Iliff was from the Edinburgh theatre; Mrs Farren from the York theatre.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John O'Keeffe]. Public Advertiser, 30 Aug. 1788: This Day is published The Prisoner at Large (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: Douglas-Iliff (1st appearance on this stage); Lord Randolph-Aickin; Glenalvon-Williamson; Officer-Phillimore; Old Norval-Bensley; Anna-Mrs Inchbald; Lady Randolph-Mrs Farren (1st appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Douglas Actor: Iliff
Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Aickin
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Williamson
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Old Norval Actor: Bensley
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Edwin, Williamson, Moss, Wewitzer, Burton, Mathews, Johnson, Painter, Gardner, R. Palmer, Mrs Kemble, Miss Collett, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): Muns-Edwin; Lord Esmond-Williamson; Old Dowdle-Moss; Count Fripon-Wewitzer; Tough-Burton; Father Frank-Mathews; Phelim-Johnson; Landlord-Painter; Trap-Gardner; Jack Connor-R. Palmer; Frill-Phillimore see17880704; Adelaide-Mrs Kemble; Mary-Miss Collett; Rachel-Mrs Brooks.
Cast
Role: Muns Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Esmond Actor: Williamson
Role: Old Dowdle Actor: Moss
Role: Count Fripon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tough Actor: Burton
Role: Father Frank Actor: Mathews
Role: Phelim Actor: Johnson
Role: Landlord Actor: Painter
Role: Trap Actor: Gardner
Role: Jack Connor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Frill Actor: Phillimore see17880704
Role: Adelaide Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mary Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe

152
10 July 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by George Colman, ynger. Prologue by the Hon. Francis North. Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 2 Sept. 1788: This Day is published Ways and Means (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ways And Means; Or, A Trip To Dover

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bannister Jun., Aickin, Williamson, R. Palmer, Moss, Usher, Barrett, Burton, Phillimore, Johnson, Lyons, Painter, Besford, Bannister, Mrs Webb, Miss Prideaux, Mrs Love, Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Kemble. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): Random-Palmer; Sir David Dunder-Bannister Jun.; Old Random-Aickin; Scruple-Williamson; Tiptoe-R. Palmer; Quirk-Moss; Paul Peery-Usher; Carney-Barrett; Packet and Coach Passengers-Burton, Phillimore; English Waiter-Lyons; Bailiff-Painter; French Waiter-Besford; Roundfee-Bannister; Lady Dunder-Mrs Webb; Kitty-Miss Prideaux; Mrs Peery-Mrs Love; [Other] Packet and Coach Passengers-Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry; Harriet-Mrs Kemble; unassigned-Johnson; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Palmer. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Random Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir David Dunder Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Old Random Actor: Aickin
Role: Scruple Actor: Williamson
Role: Tiptoe Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Quirk Actor: Moss
Role: Paul Peery Actor: Usher
Role: Carney Actor: Barrett
Role: Packet and Coach Passengers Actor: Burton, Phillimore
Role: English Waiter Actor: Lyons
Role: Bailiff Actor: Painter
Role: French Waiter Actor: Besford
Role: Roundfee Actor: Bannister
Role: Lady Dunder Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Prideaux
Role: Mrs Peery Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Packet and Coach Passengers Actor: Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: unassigned Actor: Johnson
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Ways and Means; or, A Trip to Dover Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Don Diego-Bannister; Mungo-Moss; Leander-Davies; Ursula-Mrs Love; Leonora-Mrs Forster.
Cast
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Mungo Actor: Moss
Role: Leander Actor: Davies
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Forster.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

153
02 August 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; F 1, by John Rose; in Town and Country Magazine, Aug. 1788, p. 374, said to be translated from a French farce]. "Edwin was too ill to sing, but went through the part [in Peeping Tom; see 16 Aug.]" (Public Advertiser, 4 Aug.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ways And Means

Performance Comment: As17880726.
Cast
Role: Random Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir David Dunder Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Old Random Actor: Aickin
Role: Scruple Actor: Williamson
Role: Tiptoe Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Quirk Actor: Moss
Role: Paul Peery Actor: Usher
Role: Carney Actor: Barrett
Role: Packet and Coach Passengers Actor: Burton, Phillimore
Role: English Waiter Actor: Lyons
Role: Bailiff Actor: Painter
Role: French Waiter Actor: Besford
Role: Roundfee Actor: Bannister
Role: Lady Dunder Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Prideaux
Role: Mrs Peery Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Packet and Coach Passengers Actor: Miss Francis, Mrs Gaudry
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: unassigned Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: Ways and Means; or, A Trip to Dover Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner; or, Quality Binding

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Aickin, R. Palmer, Kemble, Davies, Phillimore, Abbot, Williamson, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (W. Lowndes, 1788): Mr Plainwell-Aickin; Lord Simper-R. Palmer; Sir William Wealthy-Kemble; Col. Modish-Davies; John-Phillimore; William-Abbot; Mr Level-Williamson; Mrs Level-Mrs Brooks.
Cast
Role: Mr Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Modish Actor: Davies
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbot
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Related Works
Related Work: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner; or, Quality Binding Author(s): John Rose

Afterpiece Title: Peeping Tom

Performance Comment: As17880714.
Cast
Role: Emma Actor: Miss Collett.
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Mayor Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crazy Actor: Barrett
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Lyons
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: sic] Actor: Miss Brangin
Related Works
Related Work: Peeping Tom Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

154
09 August 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Mariana Starke. Prologue by George Colman, elder. Epilogue by George Colman, ynger (see text)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Sword Of Peace; Or, A Voyage Of Love

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Baddeley, Williamson, R. Palmer, Kemble, Wewitzer, Burton, Johnson, Phillimore, Lyons, Painter, Farley, Abbot, Bannister Jun., Mrs Kemble, Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Edwin, Miss Brangin, Miss Francis, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1789), and European Magazine, Aug. 1788, p. 100: Lieutenant Dormer-Palmer; Resident-Baddeley; Mr Edwards-Williamson; Supple-R. Palmer; Mr David Northcote-Kemble; Mazinghi Dowza-Wewitzer; Caesar-Burton; Gentlemen-Johnson, Lyons, Painter, Abbot; Jefferys-Bannister Jun.; Miss Louisa Moreton-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Tartar-Mrs Lefevre; Mrs Garnish-Mrs Poussin; Mrs Gobble-Mrs Edwin; Miss Bronze-Miss Brangin; Ladies-Miss Francis, Miss Palmer, Mrs Gaudry; Miss Eliza Moreton-Miss Farren; unassigned-Phillimore, Farley; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Lieutenant Dormer Actor: Palmer
Role: Resident Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Edwards Actor: Williamson
Role: Supple Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr David Northcote Actor: Kemble
Role: Mazinghi Dowza Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Caesar Actor: Burton
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Johnson, Lyons, Painter, Abbot
Role: Jefferys Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Louisa Moreton Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Tartar Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Mrs Garnish Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mrs Gobble Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Bronze Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Ladies Actor: Miss Francis, Miss Palmer, Mrs Gaudry
Role: Miss Eliza Moreton Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: Phillimore, Farley
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Sword of Peace; or, A Voyage of Love Author(s): Mariana Starke

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: As17880611 but Jerry Sneak-Moss.
Cast
Role: Jerry Sneak Actor: Moss.
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Bannister
Role: Sir Jacob Jollup Actor: Usher
Role: Bruin Actor: Gardner
Role: Heeltap Actor: Burton
Role: Lint Actor: Barrett
Role: Mrs Bruin Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mayor of Garratt Author(s): Samuel Foote

155
18 August 1788 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, ascribed variously to John O'Keeffe and to James Foord; adapted from La Gageure Imprevue, by Michel Jean Sedaine. Text prints a Prologue "Supposed to be written by G. Colman, Esq., and intended to be spoken by Bannister Jun.," but "it arrived, by accident, too late at the theatre to be studied and recited" (London Chronicle, 25 Aug.)]. "A new afterpiece was...attempted to be represented, [but] it was not heard out" (Public Advertiser, 19 Aug.). Public Advertiser, 8 Oct. 1788: This Day is published A Key to the Lock (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: As17880701.
Cast
Role: Wowski Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Campley Actor: Davies.
Role: Inkle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Kemble
Role: Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mate Actor: Chapman
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, Gardner, Johnson
Role: Sailors Actor: Ledger, Painter
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Trudge Actor: Edwin
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: Inkle and Yarico Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: A Key to the Lock

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., Iliff, Usher, Abbot, R. Palmer, Miss Collett, Miss Palmer, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Brooks. Cast from text (Harrison and Co., 1788): Don Juan-Bannister Jun.; Don Pedro-Iliff; Sancho-Usher; Antonio-R. Palmer; Inis-Miss Collett; Laura-Miss Palmer; Margaretta-Mrs Gaudry; Donna Elvira-Mrs Brooks; unassigned-Abbot.
Cast
Role: Don Juan Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Iliff
Role: Sancho Actor: Usher
Role: Antonio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Gaudry
Role: Donna Elvira Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: unassigned Actor: Abbot.
Related Works
Related Work: A Key to the Lock Author(s): John O'KeeffeJames FoordMichel Jean Sedaine

156
28 November 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; C 3, by John Philip Kemble, based on 'Tis Well It's No Worse, by Isaac Bickerstaffe]. Morning Chronicle, 13 Mar. 1789: This Day is published The Pannel (1s.). Receipts: #204 8s. (165.3.0; 38.1.6; 1.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-Kemble; Gloster-Aickin; Belmour-Packer; Ratcliff-Benson; Catesby-Phillimore; Derby-Chaplin; Shore-Bensley; Alicia-Mrs Ward; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmour Actor: Packer
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Benson
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Derby Actor: Chaplin
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Pannel

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., Barrymore, R. Palmer, Whitfield, Williames, Phillimore, Fawcett, Wilson, Chaplin, Jones, Alfred, Lyons, Baddeley, Mrs Goodall, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Love, Mrs Jordan. Cast from text (T. and J. Egerton [1789]): Muskato-Bannister Jun.; Don Ferdinand-Barrymore; Lazarillo-R. Palmer; Don Carlos-Whitfield; Don Pedro-Williames; Octavio-Phillimore; Notary-Fawcett; Alguaziles-Wilson, Jones, Alfred, Cox; Lawyer-Chaplin; Servant-Lyons; Don Guzman-Baddeley; Marcella-Mrs Goodall; Aurora-Mrs Kemble; Leonarda-Mrs Love; Beatrice-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Muskato Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Don Ferdinand Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lazarillo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Whitfield
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Williames
Role: Octavio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Notary Actor: Fawcett
Role: Alguaziles Actor: Wilson, Jones, Alfred, Cox
Role: Lawyer Actor: Chaplin
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Baddeley
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Leonarda Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pannel Author(s): John Philip Kemble

157
20 April 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [C 5, by the Hon. Henry Seymour Conway, adapted from Les Dehors Trompeurs; ou, L'Homme du Jour, by Louis de Boissy; incidental music by Michael Kelly. Prologue by the author. Epilogue by John Burgoyne (see text)]: 1st time at a public theatre. With new Scenes and Dresses. [This was 1st acted on 31 May 1788 at the private theatre in the town house of the Duke of Richmond, which was situated on what is now Richmond Terrace, Whitehall. It was demolished in 1819.] Diary, 16 June 1789: This Day is published False Appearances (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #138 3s. (114.15.0; 22.5.6; 1.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: False Appearances

Performance Comment: Characters-Kemble, Wroughton, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Parsons, Mrs Crouch, Miss Pope, Mrs Kemble, Miss Farren. Cast from tex t (J. Debrett, 1789): Marquis-Kemble; Baron-Wroughton; Abbe-Bannister Jun.; Robert-R. Palmer; Governor-Parsons; Lucile-Mrs Crouch; Lisette-Miss Pope; Caelia-Mrs Kemble; Countess-Miss Farren; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Wroughton, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Parsons, Mrs Crouch, Miss Pope, Mrs Kemble, Miss Farren. Cast from tex t
Role: Marquis Actor: Kemble
Role: Baron Actor: Wroughton
Role: Abbe Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Robert Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Governor Actor: Parsons
Role: Lucile Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Lisette Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Countess Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Prologue Actor: Wroughton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: False Appearances Author(s): Henry Seymour ConwayMichael KellyLouis de Boissy

Afterpiece Title: Miss in her Teens

Performance Comment: As17890404.
Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Loveit Actor: Whitfield
Role: Puff Actor: Suett
Role: Jasper Actor: Phillimore
Role: Flash Actor: Barrymore
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: A Young Gentlewoman
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

Song: V: song in character-Mrs Crouch. [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

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

158
22 May 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. Afterpiece: Never performed there. [Follett was from the Royal Circus.] Public Advertiser, 20 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 14, East Place, Lambeth. Receipts: #232 19s. (74.17.0; 26.10.6; 1.10.6; tickets: 131.1.0) (charge: #111 17s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: As17890515.
Cast
Role: Sir Clement Flint Actor: Kemble
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Palmer
Role: Alscrip Actor: Parsons
Role: Chignon Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Blandish Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Chairman Actor: Chaplin
Role: William Actor: Wilson
Role: Clifford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Sagely Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Tiffany Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Emily Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The City Heiress; or, Sir Timothy Treatall Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Richmond Heiress; or, A Woman Once in the Right Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Stolen Heiress or the Salamanca Doctor Outplotted Author(s): Susanna CentlivreThomas May
Related Work: The Northern Heiress: or, The Humours of York Author(s): Mary Davys
Related Work: The Heiress; or, the Antigallican Author(s): Thomas Mozeen
Related Work: The Heiress Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Welch Heiress Author(s): Edward Jerningham

Afterpiece Title: Don Juan; or, The Libertine Destroyed

Performance Comment: Don Juan-Palmer; Commandant-Phillimore; Don Fernando (with a song)-Dignum; Don Alonzo-Benson; Don Carlos-Fawcett; Pedrillo-Banks; Fisherman-Fairbrother; Alguaziles-Jones, Cox, Alfred; Sailor (with a song)-Sedgwick; Landlord-Chaplin; Waiter-Lyons; Scaramouch-Follett Jun. (1st appearance on that stage); Spanish Lady-Miss Romanzini; Attendants-Mrs Shaw, Mrs Heard; Fisherwomen-Mrs Edwards, Miss Romanzini [i.e. doubled Spanish Lady]; Donna Anna-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Don Juan Actor: Palmer
Role: Commandant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Don Fernando Actor: Dignum
Role: Don Alonzo Actor: Benson
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Fawcett
Role: Pedrillo Actor: Banks
Role: Fisherman Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Alguaziles Actor: Jones, Cox, Alfred
Role: Sailor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Landlord Actor: Chaplin
Role: Waiter Actor: Lyons
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Follett Jun.
Role: Spanish Lady Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Attendants Actor: Mrs Shaw, Mrs Heard
Role: Fisherwomen Actor: Mrs Edwards, Miss Romanzini
Role: Donna Anna Actor: Miss Collins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Libertine Destroyed Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: Don Juan; or, The Livertine Destroy'd Author(s): Chevalier Clough
Related Work: Le Festin de Pierre; ou, Arlequin fait las Valet de Dom Juan Author(s): Letelier

Dance: In Afterpiece: a Fandango-Miss DeCamp; Dances-Hamoir, Bourk, Miss Blanchet, Miss Stageldoir; conclude with: Dance of Furies-; Shower of Fire-

Entertainment: Monologue Preceding: The Lecture on Heads (for this night only)-Palmer

159
30 June 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: 7th Time [i.e. in continuation of the reckoning for the previous season. Mrs Rivers was from cg]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Sword Of Peace; Or, A Voyage Of Love

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., Williamson, R. Palmer, Kemble, Iliff, Johnson, Abbott, Chapman, Burton, Baddeley, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Poussin, Miss Branghn, Mrs Rivers (1st appearance on this stage). Cast adjusted from text (J. Debrett, 1789): Jeffreys-Bannister Jun.; Mr Edwards-Williamson; Supple-R. Palmer; Mr David Northcote-Kemble; Lieutenant Dormer-Iliff; Gentlemen-Johnson, Abbott; Mazinghi Dowza-Chapman; Caesar-Burton; Resident-Baddeley; Miss Louisa Moreton-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Tartar-Mrs Whitfield; Mrs Garnish-Mrs Poussin; Miss Bronze-Miss Brangin; Miss Eliza Moreton-Mrs Rivers.
Cast
Role: Jeffreys Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Edwards Actor: Williamson
Role: Supple Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr David Northcote Actor: Kemble
Role: Lieutenant Dormer Actor: Iliff
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Johnson, Abbott
Role: Mazinghi Dowza Actor: Chapman
Role: Caesar Actor: Burton
Role: Resident Actor: Baddeley
Role: Miss Louisa Moreton Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Tartar Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Mrs Garnish Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Miss Bronze Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Miss Eliza Moreton Actor: Mrs Rivers.
Related Works
Related Work: The Sword of Peace; or, A Voyage of Love Author(s): Mariana Starke

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: As17890623.
Cast
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger
Role: Stump Actor: Painter.
Role: Lingo Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Moss
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Gardner
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: John Actor: Lyons
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

160
11 July 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [1st piece in place of Summer Amusement, advertised on playbill of 10 July.] 3rd piece [1st time; F 2, ascribed by Town and Country Magazine, July 1789, p. 327, to George Colman ynger. Prologue by the author (see text)]. Public Advertiser, 19 Aug. 1789: This Day is published The Family Party (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: As17890622.
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Powell
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: Iliff
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Rees
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prompter Actor: Gardner
Role: Actresses Actor: Miss Brangin, Mrs Poussin, Miss Francis, Miss Palmer
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Performance Comment: As17890703.
Cast
Role: Tipple Actor: Edwin
Role: Captain Wilson Actor: Bannister
Role: Captain Greville Actor: Davies
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Usher
Role: Kilderkhn Actor: Ledger
Role: Ned Actor: Burton
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Moss
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Flitch of Bacon Author(s): Henry BateWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Family Party

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Davies, Iliff, Abbott, Baddeley, Miss Heard, Mrs Webb. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1789): Sir Toby Twaddle-Bannister Jun.; Pinch-R. Palmer; Captain Rampart-Davies; Jack Spriggins-Iliff; Servant-Abbott; Old Spriggins-Baddeley; Laura-Miss Heard; Mrs Malmsey-Mrs Webb; Prologue-Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Sir Toby Twaddle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Pinch Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Captain Rampart Actor: Davies
Role: Jack Spriggins Actor: Iliff
Role: Servant Actor: Abbott
Role: Old Spriggins Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Malmsey Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Family Party Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Dance: As17890708

161
15 July 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on Le Philosophe Marie, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches]. Public Advertiser, 1 Aug. 1789: This Day is published The Married Man (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Married Man

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Williamson, Kemble, Barrett, Aickin, Mrs Brooks, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Kemble. [Cast fro text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1789): Sir John Classick-Bannister Jun.; Lord Lovemore-R. Palmer [in text: Palmer]; Dorimant-Williamson; Mr Tradewell Classick-Kemble; William-Barrett; Mr Classick-Aickin; Emily-Mrs Brooks; Lucy-Mrs Whitfield; Lady Classick-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Sir John Classick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord Lovemore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dorimant Actor: Williamson
Role: Mr Tradewell Classick Actor: Kemble
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Mr Classick Actor: Aickin
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Lady Classick Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Married Man Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Performance Comment: As17890603 but La Blonde-Miss Brangin.
Cast
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Boarding School; or, The Sham Captain Author(s): Charles Coffey
Related Work: The Romp Author(s): Charles DibdinT.A. Lloyd
Related Work: Love for Money; or, The Boarding School Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Love and Money; or, The Fair Caledonian Author(s): Robert BensonSamuel Arnold

Dance: As17890708

162
11 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 3, by George Colman ynger]: With new Musick, Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Musick with a new Overture by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Rooker. Books of the Songs, Chorusses, &c., to be had at the Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Edwin, Bannister, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Davies, Moss, Iliff, Gardner, Barrett, Burton, Chapman, Usher, Johnson, Milbourn, Painter, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Mrs Goodall, Mrs Kemble; Other Vocal Parts-Reeve, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott, Hobler, Mathews, Guishard, Vincent, Aylmer, Shaw, Linton, Dorion, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Edwards, Miss Francis, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Cranford, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (Longman et al], 1808), and playbill of 15 June 1790: Gregory Gubbins-Edwin; +Robbers-Bannister, Davies, Chapman, Rees, Mathews, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott; +Barton-Aickin; +La Varenne-Williamson; +Corporal-Baddeley; +Fool-R. Palmer; +Drummer-Moss; +Nobleman-Iliff; +Marquis of Montague-Gardner; +Fifer-Barrett; +Male Villagers-Burton, Painter; +Soldiers-Usher, Milbourn, Ledger; +Duke of Somerset-Johnson; +Gondibert-Bannister Jun.; +Prince of Wales-Miss Gaudry [see17890813]; +Adeline-Mrs Goodall; +Margaret-Mrs Kemble; +Female Singing Villagers-Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Edwin, Bannister, Aickin, Williamson, Baddeley, R. Palmer, Davies, Moss, Iliff, Gardner, Barrett, Burton, Chapman, Usher, Johnson, Milbourn, Painter, Ledger, Bannister Jun., Mrs Goodall, Mrs Kemble
Role: Other Vocal Parts Actor: Reeve, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott, Hobler, Mathews, Guishard, Vincent, Aylmer, Shaw, Linton, Dorion, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Edwards, Miss Francis, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Cranford, Mrs Bannister.
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Edwin
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Chapman, Rees, Mathews, Chambers, Lyons, Abbott
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: La Varenne Actor: Williamson
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Drummer Actor: Moss
Role: Nobleman Actor: Iliff
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Gardner
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Male Villagers Actor: Burton, Painter
Role: Soldiers Actor: Usher, Milbourn, Ledger
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Johnson
Role: Gondibert Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Gaudry
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Female Singing Villagers Actor: Mrs Iliff, Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner

Performance Comment: As17890615.
Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Old Meanwell Actor: Kemble
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Iliff
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Brooks.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Heard
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Johnson
Role: Mr Bentley Actor: Williamson
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Elizabeth Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Miss Prideaux
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Castruccino Actor: Chambers
Role: Knife Grinder Actor: Reeve
Role: Young Quaver Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Cries Actor: Chapman, Abbott, Johnson, Mathews
Role: Castrucchina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Piccolini Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Milk Girl Actor: Miss George
Role: Cries Actor: Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Powell.
Related Works
Related Work: A Quarter of an Hour before Dinner; or, Quality Binding Author(s): John Rose

163
25 August 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister. 2nd piece [1st time; F I, author unknown. In the Thespian Dictionary (under Moses Kean) this is said to be an "imitation" of Kean, who, before becoming a professional imitator, had been a tailor]. Public Advertiser, 21 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Bannister, No. 7, Suffolk-street, Charing-cross

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Catch Club

Performance Comment: In which The Anacreontic Song-Bannister; The Description of a Fair-Edwin; Come come all noble souls-; Sigh no more Ladies-; Joan said to John-; Hark the hollow woods-; Fie nay prythee John-.
Cast
Role: In which The Anacreontic Song Actor: Bannister
Role: The Description of a Fair Actor: Edwin
Role: Come come all noble souls Actor:
Role: Sigh no more Ladies Actor:
Role: Joan said to John Actor:
Role: Hark the hollow woods Actor:
Role: Fie nay prythee John Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: Thimble's Flight from the Shopboard

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by R. Palmer, Iliff, Rees (with variety of Imitations), Abbott, Moss, Miss Francis, Mrs Taylor. Cast from text (Brightelmston: W. and A. Lee [1789]): Dermot O'Dogherty-R. Palmer; Ensign Frederick-Iliff; Tim Thimble-Rees; Waiter-Abbott; Sir Brimmer Bountiful-Moss; Betty-Miss Francis; Sophia Bountiful-Mrs Taylor.
Cast
Role: Dermot O'Dogherty Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ensign Frederick Actor: Iliff
Role: Tim Thimble Actor: Rees
Role: Waiter Actor: Abbott
Role: Sir Brimmer Bountiful Actor: Moss
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Sophia Bountiful Actor: Mrs Taylor.

Afterpiece Title: Gretna Green

Performance Comment: As17890707.
Cast
Role: Captain Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Tipperary Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Anvil Actor: Barrett
Role: Crack Actor: Milbourn
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Rorey Actor: Moss
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Miss George
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Gretna Green Author(s): Charles StuartJohn O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: As17890721.
Cast
Role: La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin.
Role: Watty Cockney Actor: Moss
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Johnson
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Barrett
Role: Barnacle Actor: Chapman
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: The Romp Actor: Miss George.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Chambers, Reeve, Mathews, Chapman, Miss George, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Plomer, Mrs Powell, Mrs Bannister
Role: Lord Megrim Actor: Iliff
Role: Fidget Actor: Powell
Role: Sparkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Winworth Actor: Williamson
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre.
Role: Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Cranky Actor: Moss
Role: Bouquet Actor: Davies
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: Idle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Cecilia Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Peeping Tom Actor: Edwin
Role: Mayor Actor: Moss
Role: Crazy Actor: Barrett
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Gardner
Role: Count Louis Actor: Lyons
Role: Harold Actor: Davies
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mayoress Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: sic] Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Role: Major Rheinberg Actor: Williamson
Role: Count de Narcisse Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Count de Wurtzendal Actor: Iliff
Role: Notary Actor: Barrett
Role: Bertrand Actor: Usher
Role: Edelsee Actor: Abbott
Role: Baron de Fortsheim Actor: Kemble
Role: Baroness de Fortsheim Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lisette Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Eleanora Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Entertainment: Monologue End 3rd piece: As17890617

Cast
Role: Paul's Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: God save the King Actor: Chapman, Chambers, Mathews.

164
24 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Sir John Vanburgh [sic], with Alterations [by John Philip Kemble]. [Afterpiece in place of Arthur and Emmeline, advertised on playbill of 22 Oct.] Receipts: #176 1s. (140.1.0; 31.9.6; 4.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The False Friend

Performance Comment: Characters by Kemble, Bannister Jun., Barrymore, R. Palmer, Packer, Wroughton, Miss Pope, Mrs Goodall, Miss Farren. Cast from European Magazine, Nov. 1789, p. 378: Don John-Kemble; Lopez-Bannister Jun.; Don Guzman-Barrymore; Galindo-R. Palmer; Don Felix-Packer; Don Pedro-Wroughton; Jacintha-Miss Pope; Isabella-Mrs Goodall; Leonora-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Don John Actor: Kemble
Role: Lopez Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Barrymore
Role: Galindo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Felix Actor: Packer
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Wroughton
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The False Friend; or, The Fate of Disobedience Author(s): Mary Pix
Related Work: The False Friend Author(s): John VanbrughAlain-René Le Sage

Afterpiece Title: The Doctor and the Apothecary

Performance Comment: Carlos-Dignum; Doctor Bilioso-Suett; Thomaso-Waldron; Capt. Sturmwald-Hollingsworth; Guzman-Sedgwick; Perez-Burton; Juan-Bannister Jun.; Isabella-Miss Romanzini; Theresa-Mrs Booth; Anna-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Dignum
Role: Doctor Bilioso Actor: Suett
Role: Thomaso Actor: Waldron
Role: Sturmwald Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Guzman Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Perez Actor: Burton
Role: Juan Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: Theresa Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Doctor and the Apothecary Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

165
08 March 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by John Philip Kemble]: Taken from [The Rover, by] Mrs Behn, with considerable Alterations. With new Dresses and Decorations. Receipts: #165 14s. 6d. (133.8.0; 31.14.0; 0.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In Many Masks

Performance Comment: [Characters-Barrymore, R. Palmer, Wroughton, Kemble, Whitfield, Bannister Jun., Suett, Phillimore, Benson, Lyons, Webb, Maddocks, Alfred, Master Gregson, Master Grimaldi, Miss Gawdry, Fairbrother, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Ward, Mrs Hedges, Mrs Heard, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes. Cast from text (T. and J. Egerton [1790]): Don Antonio-Barrymore; Don Pedro-R. Palmer; Belville-Wroughton; Willmore-Kemble; Frederick-Whitfield; Blunt-Bannister Jun.; Stephano-Suett; Sancho-Phillimore; Philippo-Benson; Sebastian-Lyons; Biskey-Webb; Officer-Maddocks; Soldier-Alfred; Antonio's Page-Master Gregson; Helena's Page-Master Grimaldi; Blunt's Boy-Miss Gawdry; Taylor-Fairbrother; Florinda-Mrs Powell; Helena-Mrs Jordan; Valeria-Mrs Kemble; Angelica-Mrs Ward; Moretta-Mrs Hedges; Callis-Mrs Heard [in text: Mrs Booth]; Lucetta-Miss Tidswell; Flower Girl-Miss Barnes.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Barrymore, R. Palmer, Wroughton, Kemble, Whitfield, Bannister Jun., Suett, Phillimore, Benson, Lyons, Webb, Maddocks, Alfred, Master Gregson, Master Grimaldi, Miss Gawdry, Fairbrother, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Ward, Mrs Hedges, Mrs Heard, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes. Cast from text
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Don Pedro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Belville Actor: Wroughton
Role: Willmore Actor: Kemble
Role: Frederick Actor: Whitfield
Role: Blunt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Stephano Actor: Suett
Role: Sancho Actor: Phillimore
Role: Philippo Actor: Benson
Role: Sebastian Actor: Lyons
Role: Biskey Actor: Webb
Role: Officer Actor: Maddocks
Role: Soldier Actor: Alfred
Role: Antonio's Page Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Helena's Page Actor: Master Grimaldi
Role: Blunt's Boy Actor: Miss Gawdry
Role: Taylor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Helena Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Valeria Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Moretta Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Callis Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Lucetta Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Flower Girl Actor: Miss Barnes.
Related Works
Related Work: Love In Many Masks Author(s): Aphra BehnJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Rover; or, The Banish't Cavaliers Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: As17900220.
Cast
Role: John Actor: Burton.
Role: Canteen Actor: Benson.
Role: Captain Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Haymes
Role: Robert Actor: Burton
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sternhold Actor: Maddocks
Role: William Actor: Alfred
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Waldron
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Miss Romanzini
Role: song Actor: Miss Romanzini.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Dance: End: a new Comic Dance, The Elopement; or, Marriage-a-la-Mode-the young D'Egvilles, Miss Blanchet, Miss DeCamp

166
16 July 1790 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; CO 3, by John Scawen]: The Music, with a new Overture, by Dr Arnold. The Scenery designed and painted by Rooker. The Dances by Byrn. Books of the Songs [T. Cadell, 1790] to be had at the Theatre. Diary, 27 Aug. 1790: This Day is published New Spain (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17900623.
Cast
Role: Frank Actor: Farley.
Role: Lord Lovemore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir John Classick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Classick Actor: Aickin
Role: Mr Tradewell Classick Actor: Kemble
Role: Dorimant Actor: Williamson
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Lady Classick Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Afterpiece Title: New Spain; or, Love in Mexico

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister, Ryder, R. Palmer, Davies, Cubitt, Waterhouse, Evatt, Ledger, Bannister Jun.; Mrs Goodall, Mrs Iliff, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Bannister; Chorus of Indians-Chapman, Abbott, Lyons, Dorion, Guishard, Linton; Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1790): Alkmonoak-Bannister; Don Lopez-Ryder; Secretary to Don Lopez-R. Palmer; Don Juan-Davies; Zempoalla-Cubitt; Don Garcias-Waterhouse; Servant-Ledger; Fabio-Bannister Jun.; Leonora-Mrs Goodall; Julia-Mrs Iliff; Flora-Miss Fontenelle; Caduga-Miss Palmer see17900719; Ulah-Mrs Edwards; Iscagli-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Evatt see17900719.
Cast
Role: Chorus of Indians Actor: Chapman, Abbott, Lyons, Dorion, Guishard, Linton
Role: Alkmonoak Actor: Bannister
Role: Don Lopez Actor: Ryder
Role: Secretary to Don Lopez Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Juan Actor: Davies
Role: Zempoalla Actor: Cubitt
Role: Don Garcias Actor: Waterhouse
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Fabio Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Caduga Actor: Miss Palmer see17900719
Role: Ulah Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Iscagli Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: unassigned Actor: Evatt see17900719.
Related Works
Related Work: New Spain; or, Love in Mexico Author(s): John ScawenSamuel Arnold

Dance: III 2nd piece: A Grand Indian War Dance-

167
04 September 1790 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; CO 2, by John O'Keeffe. Text 1st published in O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. II (T. Woodfall, 1798)]: The Overture and new Music composed by Dr Arnold. The Scenery designed and painted by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Liar

Performance Comment: As17900807.
Cast
Role: Frank Actor: Farley.
Role: Lord Lovemore Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir John Classick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Classick Actor: Aickin
Role: Mr Tradewell Classick Actor: Kemble
Role: Dorimant Actor: Williamson
Role: William Actor: Barrett
Role: Lady Classick Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Afterpiece Title: The Basket Maker

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Davies, Cubitt, Waterhouse, Burton, Chapman, Powell, Barrett, Usher, Ledger, Lyons, Farley, Evatt, Abbott, Ryder, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Bannister. Cast from Songs (T. Cadell, 1790): Wattle-Bannister Jun.; Count Pepin-R. Palmer; King Simon-Davies; Otchegroo-Cubitt; William-Waterhouse; Sokoki-Burton; Chichikou-Chapman; Pomade-Powell; Indians-Barrett, Evatt, Abbott; Coachman-Usher; Frank-Ledger; James-Lyons; Thomas-Farley; Marquis de Champlain-Ryder; Bloom-Miss Fontenelle; Henrietta-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Wattle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Count Pepin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: King Simon Actor: Davies
Role: Otchegroo Actor: Cubitt
Role: William Actor: Waterhouse
Role: Sokoki Actor: Burton
Role: Chichikou Actor: Chapman
Role: Pomade Actor: Powell
Role: Indians Actor: Barrett, Evatt, Abbott
Role: Coachman Actor: Usher
Role: Frank Actor: Ledger
Role: James Actor: Lyons
Role: Thomas Actor: Farley
Role: Marquis de Champlain Actor: Ryder
Role: Bloom Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Henrietta Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Basket Maker Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

168
17 November 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Miles Peter Andrews and Frederick Reynolds; based on Le Dissipateur; ou, L'Honnete Friponne, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches. Prologue by the Duke of Leeds; Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery designed and executed by Greenwood. Gazetteer, 18 Nov.: At the rehearsal of the new comedy on Tuesday the Duke of Leeds, Major Scott, Mr Angerstein [the banker] and Mr Boswell were in the boxes. Mr Boswell said an epigrammatic thought had struck him...and he brought the following Impromptu into life: Andrews, your play is safe enough; For noble Leeds endures it; Boswell and Scott are pledged to puff, And Angerstein ensures it. World, 13 Dec. 1790: To-morrow will be published Better Late than Never (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #240 14s. (206.7; 32.6; 2.1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Better Late Than Never

Performance Comment: Characters by Kemble, Dodd, Palmer, Baddeley, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Maddocks, Lyons, Webb, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Goodall, Miss Pope. [Cast from text (J. Ridgway, 1790): Saville-Kemble; Flurry-Dodd; Sir Charles Chouse-Palmer; Grump-Baddeley; Litigamus-Bannister Jun.; Pallet-R. Palmer; Lawyer's Clerk-Maddocks; Servant to Saville-Lyons; Servant to Flurry-Webb; Augusta-Mrs Jordan; Mrs Flurry-Mrs Goodall; Diary-Miss Pope; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Saville Actor: Kemble
Role: Flurry Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Charles Chouse Actor: Palmer
Role: Grump Actor: Baddeley
Role: Litigamus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Pallet Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lawyer's Clerk Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servant to Saville Actor: Lyons
Role: Servant to Flurry Actor: Webb
Role: Augusta Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Mrs Flurry Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Diary Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: Better Late than Never Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsFrederick Reynolds

Afterpiece Title: Don Juan

Performance Comment: As17901026.
Cast
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Williames
Role: Don Ferdinand Actor: Dignum
Role: Don Juan Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Benson
Role: Carlos Actor: Haymes
Role: Perez Actor: Bland
Role: Pedrillo Actor: Banks
Role: Lopez Actor: Lyons
Role: Gomez Actor: Alfred
Role: Vasquez Actor: Fawcett
Role: Host Actor: Chapman
Role: Masaniello Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Dubois
Role: Alguaziles Actor: Burton, Jones, Webb
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Sailors Actor: Phillimore, Danby, Maddocks
Role: Donna Anna Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Katharina Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Mrs Bland, Mrs Edwards, Miss Hagley
Role: Waiter Actor: Fairbrother
Role: 4th Sailor Actor: Reynoldson.
Related Works
Related Work: Don Juan; or, The Livertine Destroy'd Author(s): Chevalier Clough
Related Work: Le Festin de Pierre; ou, Arlequin fait las Valet de Dom Juan Author(s): Letelier

Dance: As17901026

169
01 January 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by James Cobb. Text 1st published (unauthorized), Dublin, 1792]: The Scenes entirely new, designed and executed by Greenwood. With new Dresses and Decorations. The Musick composed principally by Storace, with a few Pieces selected from [Una Cosa Rara, by] Martini [i.e. Martin y Soler], Salieri, and Paisiello. "The Siege of Belgrade is a very pleasing vehicle for the music, which in a modern opera is all that is expected from the poet" (Universal Magazine, Jan. 1791, p. 66). "The battle between Palmer and Kelly ought to be shortened. It is almost as ludicrous as that between Don Whiskerandos and Beefeater, in Mr Puff's Tragedy [in The Critic]" (Gazetteer, 4 Jan. 1791). Account-Book, 24 May 1791: Paid Cobb for Copyright of Siege of Belgrade of #210. Receipts: #267 9s. 6d. (242.0.0; 23.9.6; 2.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Siege Of Belgrade

Performance Comment: Characters by Kelly, Palmer, R. Palmer, Fox, Suett, Bannister Jun., Dignum, Cooke (1st appearance on any stage), Hollingsworth, Dubois, Mrs Crouch, Miss Hagley, Sga Storace, Mrs Bland. Cast from Songs (J. Jarvis, 1791): The Seraskier-Kelly; Colonel Cohenberg-Palmer; Krohnfeldt-R. Palmer; Ismael-Fox; Yuseph-Suett; Leopold-Bannister Jun.; Peter-Dignum; Anselm-Cooke; Michael-Hollingsworth; Soldier-Dubois; Catherine-Mrs Crouch; Fatima-Miss Hagley; Lilla-Sga Storace; Ghita-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Colonel Cohenberg Actor: Palmer
Role: Krohnfeldt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ismael Actor: Fox
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Anselm Actor: Cooke
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Soldier Actor: Dubois
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Siege of Belgrade Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce is in Him

Performance Comment: As17900911.
Cast
Role: Colonel Tamper Actor: Wroughton
Role: Major Belford Actor: Whitfield
Role: Prattle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Bell Actor: Mrs Williames
Role: Florival Actor: Miss Collins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Three and the Deuce! Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

170
09 July 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on L'Indigent, by Louis Sebastien Mercier, and on Le Dissipateur; ou, L'Honnete Friponne, by Philippe Nericault, dit Destouches. Prologue and Epilogue by Thomas Vaughan (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 21 July 1791: This Day is published Next Door Neighbours (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

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

Afterpiece Title: Next Door Neighbours

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Aickin, Palmer Jun., Kemble, Baddeley, Bannister Jun., Evatt, R. Palmer, Ledger, Abbott, Chapman, Mrs Brooks, Miss Heard, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Kemble. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1791), and playbill of 16 July 1792: Sir George Splendorville-Palmer; Willford-Aickin; Henry-Palmer Jun.; Mr Manly-Kemble; Mr Blackman-Baddeley; Bluntly-Bannister Jun.; Lord Hazard-Evatt; Mr Lucre-R. Palmer; Servants-Ledger, Abbott; Shopman-Chapman; Lady Caroline Seymour-Mrs Brooks; Lady Bridget Squander-Miss Heard; Evans-Mrs Edwards; Eleanor-Mrs Kemble; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Mrs Kemble.
Cast
Role: Sir George Splendorville Actor: Palmer
Role: Willford Actor: Aickin
Role: Henry Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Mr Manly Actor: Kemble
Role: Mr Blackman Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bluntly Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord Hazard Actor: Evatt
Role: Mr Lucre Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servants Actor: Ledger, Abbott
Role: Shopman Actor: Chapman
Role: Lady Caroline Seymour Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Lady Bridget Squander Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Evans Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Eleanor Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Next Door Neighbours Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: As17910708.
Cast
Role: Goodman Hobbs Actor: Rock
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton.
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Cubitt.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Evatt
Role: Robbers Actor:
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Bentley Actor: Evatt
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Farley
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Eliza Sturdy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Sir David Dunder Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Young Random Actor: Palmer
Role: Scruple Actor: Williamson
Role: Old Random Actor: Aickin
Role: Carney Actor: Barrett
Role: Tiptoe Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peery Actor: Usher
Role: Roundfee Actor: Kemble
Role: Quirk Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Lady Dunder Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Mrs Peery Actor: Mrs Powell.
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: John Actor: Lyons
Role: Cudden Actor: Ledger.
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Wilson
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Lingo Actor: Cornellys
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Author Author(s): Samuel Foote

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16 August 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Kemble. Afterpiece [1st time: F 2, by Stephen George Kemble, altered from The Fair Maid of the West, by Thomas Heywood. Larpent MS 914; not published. Author of Prologue unknown]. Morning Chronicle, 15 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Kemble, next door to the Old Slaughter's Coffee-house, St. Martin's Lane. "Miss Kemble, though only four years of age, drew forth much applause" (Diary, 17 Aug.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham

Performance Comment: As17910608 but Marquis of Montague-Cubitt; La Varenne-Evatt; Prince of Wales-Miss Kemble (1st appearance on any stage); Drummer-Chapman; Adeline-Miss Heard (1st appearance in that character); Goodman Hobbs-Rock; Rasher-Burton; Robbers-Bannister, +Davies; Villagers-Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Cast
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Cubitt
Role: La Varenne Actor: Evatt
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Drummer Actor: Chapman
Role: Adeline Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Goodman Hobbs Actor: Rock
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton
Role: Robbers Actor:
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs +Bland, Mrs +Powell, Miss +Hale, Mrs +Edwin.
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Bland
Role: Egbert Actor: Iliff
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Northern Inn; or, The Days of Good Queen Bess

Performance Comment: Characters by R. Palmer, Wilson, Evatt, Bannister Jun., Wewitzer, Abbott, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Taylor. Cast adjusted from Larpent MS: Capt. Talbot-R. Palmer; Boastall-Wilson; Ingram-Evatt; Spruce-Bannister Jun.; Stephen-Wewitzer; Servant-Abbott; Agnes-Miss Fontenelle; Joan-Mrs Taylor; Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Talbot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Boastall Actor: Wilson
Role: Ingram Actor: Evatt
Role: Spruce Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Stephen Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Servant Actor: Abbott
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Joan Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Inn; or, The Days of Good Queen Bess Author(s): Thomas HeywoodStephen George Kemble

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16 September 1791 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Extra night] By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for R. Palmer. Oracle, 16 Sept.: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 14, East Place, Lambeth

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: As17910818, but Lady in the Balcony-Mrs Booth; Gentleman in the Balcony: With Imitations-Kean; Easy-_; Prompter-_; Actresses-_.
Cast
Role: Lady in the Balcony Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: With Imitations Actor: Kean
Role: Bustleton Actor: Powell
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: Iliff
Role: Gentleman in the Balcony Actor: Kean
Role: Irishman in the Pit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Prompter Actor: Evatt
Role: Actresses Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Powell, Miss Palmer, Miss Heard
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: As17910606.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Baptista Actor: Chapman
Role: Hortensio Actor: Bland
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Music Master Actor: Barrett
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Pedro Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taylor Actor: Burton
Role: Gregory Actor: Lyons
Role: Peter Actor: Abbott
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Curtis Actor: Miss Hale.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel ArnoldPierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; or, The Spanish Barber Author(s): Giovanni Paisiello

Afterpiece Title: Katherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: As17910606 but Music Master-_; Pedro-_.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Baptista Actor: Chapman
Role: Hortensio Actor: Bland
Role: Grumio Actor: Baddeley
Role: Music Master Actor: Barrett
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Pedro Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taylor Actor: Burton
Role: Gregory Actor: Lyons
Role: Peter Actor: Abbott
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Palmer
Role: Curtis Actor: Miss Hale.

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18 January 1792 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time in London; T 5, by Hannah Brand, 1st acted at Norwich, 7 Apr. 1791. Again acted at king's on 2 Feb. as Agmunda; text 1st published in Miss Brand's@Plays@and@Poems (Norwich: Beatniffe and Payne, 1798) as Huniades; or, The Siege of Belgrade. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (London Chronicle, 19 Jan. 1792)]: The Dresses, Decorations, &c. entirely new. Receipts: #367 1s. 6d. (314.2.6; 51.8.0; 1.11.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Huniades

Performance Comment: The Christian Characters by Kemble, R. Palmer, Wroughton, Barrymore, Aickin, Dignum, Whitfield, Maddocks, Packer, Bland, Jones, Cooke, Lyons, A Young Lady (Author of the Tragedy; 1st appearance on any stage), Miss Collins. The Mahometan Characters by Palmer, Benson, Webb, Sedgwick, Caulfield. Cast from London Chronicle, 21 Jan.: Hungarians: Huniades-Kemble; Vilach-R. Palmer; Corvinus-Wroughton; Count of Cilley-Barrymore; Campestran-Aickin; Zilugo-Whitfield; Old Officer-Packer; Agmunda-Miss Brand; Ella-Miss Collins; Turks: Mahomet II-Palmer; Mustapha-Benson; Zoganus-Webb; Aga-Sedgwick; Chusanes-Caulfield; Dignum, Maddocks, Bland, Jones, Cooke, Lyons; Prologue-Miss Farren; Epilogue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Huniades Actor: Kemble
Role: Vilach Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corvinus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Count of Cilley Actor: Barrymore
Role: Campestran Actor: Aickin
Role: Zilugo Actor: Whitfield
Role: Old Officer Actor: Packer
Role: Agmunda Actor: Miss Brand
Role: Ella Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mahomet II Actor: Palmer
Role: Mustapha Actor: Benson
Role: Zoganus Actor: Webb
Role: Aga Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Chusanes Actor: Caulfield
Role: Prologue Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Epilogue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: Huniades Author(s): Hannah Brand

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: As17920105, but Groom-Banks.
Cast
Role: Groom Actor: Banks.
Role: Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Bland
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Waldron
Role: Canteen Actor: Benson
Role: Sternhold Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

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22 May 1792 @ Drury Lane at King's Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. Morning Herald, 17 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, Marlborough-place, Kennington. Receipts: #345 5s. (81.12; 35.13; 8.18; tickets: 219.2) (charge: #173 5s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Performance Comment: As17911006.
Cast
Role: Muses Actor: Mrs _Goodall.
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Fawcett, Chapman, Danby
Role: French Critic Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Italian Singer Actor: Bland
Role: Apollo Actor: Dignum
Role: Mercury Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Melpomene Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Thalia Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Euterpe Actor: Miss Collins
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William WycherleyDavid Garrick

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17911024, but Elizabeth-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Elizabeth Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Collins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dupe Author(s): Frances Sheridan
Related Work: The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man his Hobby Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Who's the Dupe? Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter of Naples; or, Royal Clemency

Performance Comment: Henry-Palmer; Louisa-Mme Ferrere.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Palmer
Role: Louisa Actor: Mme Ferrere.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve

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15 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 1st piece [1st time; PREL 1, by George Colman, ynger. Larpent MS 951; synopsis of plot in Diary, 16 June. This piece is stated to have been published in 1792]. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice, at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. In 1st piece "Parsons was highly entertaining in affecting to speak in an under tone scarcely audible, that the feebleness of his voice might correspond with the smallness of the House, compared with the enormous [new] Theatre over the way; and his broken, unintelligible mode of announcing the Performance to the Audience as a specimen, was truly whimsical" (Morning Herald, 16 June)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market; Or, Two Sides Of The Gutter

Performance Comment: !! Characters by R. Palmer, Cubitt, Wrighten, Wewitzer, Bannister Jun., Parsons, Evatt, Wilson, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Hale, Mrs Webb. Cast from European Magazine, June 1792, p. 474: Scene Carpenters-R. Palmer, Cubitt; Prompter-Wrighten; Project-Bannister Jun.; Parsons-Parsons; Mrs Edwin-Mrs Edwin; Mrs Powell-Mrs Powell; Mrs Gaudry-Mrs Gaudry; Miss Hale-Miss Hale; Mrs Webb-Mrs Webb (these last 6 in their own persons); unassigned-Wewitzer, Evatt, Wilson; Other parts listed in Larpent MS: Messenger-; Man in the Pit-; Short Lady-; Actresses-.
Cast
Role: Scene Carpenters Actor: R. Palmer, Cubitt
Role: Prompter Actor: Wrighten
Role: Project Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Parsons Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Edwin Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Mrs Powell Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Gaudry Actor: Mrs Gaudry
Role: Miss Hale Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Mrs Webb Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: unassigned Actor: Wewitzer, Evatt, Wilson
Role: Messenger Actor:
Role: Man in the Pit Actor:
Role: Short Lady Actor:
Role: Actresses Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Poor Old Haymarket; or, Two Sides of the Gutter!!! Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Performance Comment: Old Sadboy-Barrett; Chronicle-Baddeley; Captain Ambush-Williamson; Young Sadboy-Bannister Jun.; Shadrach-Wewitzer; Spatterdash-R. Palmer; Clod-Parsons; Twig-Farley; Malachi-Burton; Lounge-Lyons; Waiter-Farley [i.e. doubled Twig]; Coachman-Ledger; Goliah-Miss Standen; Araminta-Mrs Bland; Dinah Primrose-Mrs Brooks; Pink-Miss Fontenelle (Their 1st appearance in those characters); Lady Rounceval-Mrs Webb.
Cast
Role: Old Sadboy Actor: Barrett
Role: Chronicle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain Ambush Actor: Williamson
Role: Young Sadboy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Shadrach Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Spatterdash Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clod Actor: Parsons
Role: Twig Actor: Farley
Role: Malachi Actor: Burton
Role: Lounge Actor: Lyons
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Goliah Actor: Miss Standen
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Dinah Primrose Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Pink Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Lady Rounceval Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Young Quaker Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

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