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176
30 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on Le Mechant, by Jean Baptiste Louis Gresset. Larpent MS 952; not published; synopsis of plot in Universal Magazine, July 1792, p. 61]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: As17920620.
Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: _Evatt, _Wilson.
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: Messenger Actor:
Role: Man in the Pit Actor:
Role: Short Lady Actor:
Role: Actresses Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Young Men, and Old Women

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wilson, R. Palmer, Bannister Jun., Lyons, Abbott, Mrs Webb, Mrs Taylor, Miss Heard. Cast from London Chronicle, 6 July 1792, and Larpent MS: Sir Samuel Prejudice-Wilson; Knavestone-R. Palmer; Sylvan-Bannister Jun.; Mrs Ambilogy-Mrs Webb; Kitty-Mrs Taylor; Fanny Prejudice-Miss Heard; Lyons, Abbott are unassigned. Lyons, Abbott are unassigned.
Cast
Role: Sir Samuel Prejudice Actor: Wilson
Role: Knavestone Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sylvan Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Ambilogy Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Fanny Prejudice Actor: Miss Heard
Related Works
Related Work: The Amorous Old Woman; or, 'Tis Well if it Take Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Old Women Weather Wise Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Young Men and Old Women Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

177
07 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 3rd piece [1st time; INT 1, by Walley Chamberlain Oulton]. Morning Herald, 21 July 1792: This Day is published All in Good Humour (1s)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Performance Comment: As17920615 but Evatt_.
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: .

Afterpiece Title: The Suicide

Performance Comment: As17920620.
Cast
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Wingrave Actor: Barrett
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Cubitt
Role: Juggins Actor: Johnson
Role: Doctor Truby Actor: Usher
Role: John Actor: Evatt
Role: Bolus Actor: Ledger
Role: Waiters Actor: Burton, Lyons, Farley
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Mrs Gromgram Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Nancy Lovell Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Role: Blister Actor: Edwin
Role: Quaver Actor: Davies
Role: Goodwill Actor: Johnson
Role: Thomas Actor: Evatt
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Edwin? Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suicide Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: All in Good Humour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Baddeley, R. Palmer, Williamson, Wewitzer, Farley, Mrs Powell, Miss Heard, Miss Fontenelle. Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1792): Chagrin-Baddeley; Squire Hairbrain-R. Palmer; Bellamy-Williamson; Robin-Wewitzer; Crop-Farley; Mrs Chagrin-Mrs Powell; Sophia-Miss Heard; Dorothy-Miss Fontenelle.
Cast
Role: Chagrin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Squire Hairbrain Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bellamy Actor: Williamson
Role: Robin Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crop Actor: Farley
Role: Mrs Chagrin Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Dorothy Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Related Works
Related Work: All in Good Humour Author(s): Walley Chamberlain Oulton

178
25 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; M 3, by--Francis. Perhaps the same as a piece performed under this title at Bath, 20 Nov. 1785]: With new Musick, Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The new Musick and Overture by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Half An Hour After Supper

Performance Comment: As17920629.
Cast
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bentley Actor: Evatt
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Palmer Jun.
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.

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Wood

Performance Comment: [Characters by Palmer, Bannister, Bensley, R. Palmer, Master Gregson, Bannister Jun., Cubitt, Bland, Johnson, Lyons, Abbott, Brown, Master Danby, Master Watherhouse, Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Taylor, Miss S.] D'Egville, Mrs Webb, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Masters, Mrs Gaudry. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1792): Julian-Palmer; Pytheon-Bannister; Orion-Bensley; Etheldred-R. Palmer; Cymbriel-Master Gregson; Owen-Bannister Jun.; Transit-Mrs Bland; Sylphina-Miss DeCamp; AEtheria-Mrs Taylor; Spirit-Miss [S.] D'Egville; Bridget-Mrs Webb; Una-Mrs Kemble; other Characters-Cubitt, Bland, Johnson, Lyons, Abbott, Brown, Master Danby, Master Waterhouse, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Masters, Mrs Gaudry.
Cast
Role: Julian Actor: Palmer
Role: Pytheon Actor: Bannister
Role: Orion Actor: Bensley
Role: Etheldred Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cymbriel Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Owen Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Transit Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Sylphina Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: AEtheria Actor: Mrs Taylor
Role: Spirit Actor: Miss
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Una Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: other Characters Actor: Cubitt, Bland, Johnson, Lyons, Abbott, Brown, Master Danby, Master Waterhouse, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Edwin, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Masters, Mrs Gaudry.
Related Works
Related Work: The Enchanted Wood Author(s): C. FrancisSamuel Arnold

Dance: In 2nd piece: the Dances (under direction of D'Egville,)-Whitmell, Keys, George D'Egville, Lewis D'Egville, Master Whitmell, Master Chatterley, Master Menage, Master Webb, Mrs Haskey, Miss DeCamp, Miss E. Menage, Miss F?. D'Egville, Miss Jacobs, Miss Haskey, Miss Standen, Miss Menage

Performance Comment: Menage, Miss F?. D'Egville, Miss Jacobs, Miss Haskey, Miss Standen, Miss Menage.
Related Works
Related Work: A Key to the Lock Author(s): John O'KeeffeJames FoordMichel Jean Sedaine
Related Work: Lock and Key Author(s): Prince HoareWilliam Shield

179
06 September 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John Rose. Larpent MS 956; not published; synopsis of plot in Morning Herald, 7 Sept. Author of Prologue unknown.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cross Partners

Performance Comment: As17920823 Prologue, Epilogue as17920823 .
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: .

Afterpiece Title: The Family Compact

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Aickin, Wewitzer, Baddeley, Bannister Jun., Evatt, R. Palmer, Cubitt, Mrs Brooks, Miss Heard, Miss Fontenelle, Mrs Goodall. Cast from London Chronicle, 7 Sept: Mr Relative-Aickin; Sir Rouncival-Wewitzer; Touchwood-Baddeley; Colonel Monosyllable-Bannister Jun.; Goodluck-Evatt; Violet-R. Palmer; Citem-Cubitt; Mrs Relative-Mrs Brooks; Matilda-Miss Heard; Esther-Miss Fontenelle; Emily-Mrs Goodall; Prologue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Mr Relative Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Rouncival Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Touchwood Actor: Baddeley
Role: Colonel Monosyllable Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Goodluck Actor: Evatt
Role: Violet Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Citem Actor: Cubitt
Role: Mrs Relative Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Esther Actor: Miss Fontenelle
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Family Compact Author(s): John Rose

180
03 April 1793 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Edward Morris, with incidental music by Richard Suett. Prologue by Charles Morris; Epilogue by George Colman, ynger (see text)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Morning Herald, 23 Apr. 1793: To-morrow will be published False Colours (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #231 9s. (188.2; 38.18; 4.9)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's False Colours

Performance Comment: [Characters by Suett, King, Wroughton, Barrymore, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Wewitzer, Maddocks, Alfred, Banks, Webb, Miss Pope, Miss Farren, Mrs Goodall, Miss Heard. Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1793): Lord Visage-Suett; Sir Paul Panick-King; Sir Harry Cecil-Wroughton; Captain Montague-Barrymore; Grotesque-Bannister Jun.; Subtle-R. Palmer; Tony-Wewitzer; Robert-Maddocks; Cook-Alfred; Servants [so listed in text, but actors' names omitted]-Banks, Webb; Lady Panick-Miss Pope; Constance Evelyn-Miss Farren; Harriet-Mrs Goodall; Lucy-Miss Heard; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 1 and 2 May.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 1 and 2 May.]
Cast
Role: Lord Visage Actor: Suett
Role: Sir Paul Panick Actor: King
Role: Sir Harry Cecil Actor: Wroughton
Role: Captain Montague Actor: Barrymore
Role: Grotesque Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Subtle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tony Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Robert Actor: Maddocks
Role: Cook Actor: Alfred
Role: actors' names omitted] Actor: Banks, Webb
Role: Lady Panick Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Constance Evelyn Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Prologue Actor: Wroughton
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner

Performance Comment: As17930218.
Cast
Role: Marcos Actor: Kelly
Role: Bernardo Actor: Dignum
Role: Pasqual Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Roberto Actor: Suett
Role: Lewis Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Narcisso Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Theresa Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Nina Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Juliana Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Fawcett, Phillimore, Danby, Maddocks, Cooke, Lyons, Alfred, Shaw, Aylmer, Brown, Dorion Jun.
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Prisoner Author(s): John RoseThomas Attwood

181
12 December 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With Alterations [by John Philip Kemble. In his version, as published in 1793, Lewis is assigned to Barrymore, Helena to Mrs Siddons, the Countess to Mrs Ward, Diana to Mrs Powell. Genest lists the present cast; it appears to be reliable. He omits Phillimore, who is assigned in the text, and Miss Tidswell]. A new Edition of All's Well that Ends Well to be had in the Theatre. Afterpiece: With a Sea Fightv. Powell: Drummer rehearsed at 10; Critic at 11:30; Cherokee at 1. Receipts: #282 1s. (178.19; 99.16; 3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All's Well That Ends Well

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Bensley, Kemble, Aickin, Bannister Jun., Whitfield, C. Kemble, Benson, Caulfield, Bland, Packer, King, R. Palmer, Phillimore, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Booth, Miss Miller, Miss Tidswell. Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1793 [sic]) conflated With Genest, VII, 183: King-Bensley; Bertram-Kemble; Lafeu-Aickin; Clown-Bannister Jun.; Dumain-Whitfield; Lewis [i.e. 2nd Lord ]-C. Kemble; Biron [i.e. 1st Gentleman ]-Benson; Jaquez [i.e. 2nd Gentleman ]-Caulfield; Tourville [i.e. Astringer ]-Bland; Steward-Packer; Parolles-King; Soldier (Interpreter)-R. Palmer; Soldier-Phillimore; Countess-Mrs Powell; Helena-Mrs Jordan; Widow-Mrs Booth; Diana-Miss Miller; Mariana-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Bensley
Role: Bertram Actor: Kemble
Role: Lafeu Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Dumain Actor: Whitfield
Role: 2nd Lord ] Actor: C. Kemble
Role: 1st Gentleman ] Actor: Benson
Role: 2nd Gentleman ] Actor: Caulfield
Role: Astringer ] Actor: Bland
Role: Steward Actor: Packer
Role: Parolles Actor: King
Role: Soldier Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Soldier Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Helena Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: All's Well that Ends Well Author(s): William ShakespeareFrederick Pilon
Related Work: Alls Well yt Ends Well Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Impertinent Lovers; or, A Coquet at her Wit's End Author(s): Francis Hawling

Afterpiece Title: The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed

Performance Comment: Dangle-Dodd; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Signor Ritornello-Dubois; Interpreter-Benson; Under Prompter-Maddocks; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Italian Girls-Miss Leak; Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp; Tragedians : Lord Burleigh-Caulfield; Governor-Hollingsworth; Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; Sir Christopher Hatton-Waldron; Master of Horse-Webb; Beefeater-Phillimore; Justice-Packer; Tom Jenkins-Suett; Constable-Bland; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Nieces-Miss Heard, Miss Collins; Justice's Lady-Mrs Heard; Confidant-Mrs Booth; Tilburina-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Signor Ritornello Actor: Dubois
Role: Interpreter Actor: Benson
Role: Under Prompter Actor: Maddocks
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Italian Girls Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Lord Burleigh Actor: Caulfield
Role: Governor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Master of Horse Actor: Webb
Role: Beefeater Actor: Phillimore
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Tom Jenkins Actor: Suett
Role: Constable Actor: Bland
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Nieces Actor: Miss Heard, Miss Collins
Role: Justice's Lady Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Confidant Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

182
28 February 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Pocket Magazine, Mar. 1795, pp. 190, 191)]: With new Scenes, &c. Powell, 27 Feb.: Wheel of Fortune rehearsed at 11; 28 Feb.: Wheel of Fortune rehearsed at 10. "The character of Penruddock is [Kemble's] greatest performance, and I believe it to be a perfect one. It is admirable...because the very defect which hurts his general style of acting, that studious and important preciseness, which is affectation in all his other characters, contributes to the strength, to the nature of Penruddock" (Leigh Hunt, Critical Essays on the Performers of the London Theatres, 1807, p. 8). Receipts: #255 19s. (195.10; 57.15; 2.14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Performance Comment: Characters by R. Palmer, King, Kemble, Whitfield, Palmer, C. Kemble, Suett, Waldron, Phillimore, Bland, Maddocks, Banks, Trueman, Webb, Lyons, Evans, Fisher, Mrs Powell, Miss Farren, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Tidswell. [Cast from text (C. Dilly, 1795): Sir David Daw-R. Palmer; Tempest-King; Penruddock-Kemble; Woodville-Whitfield; Sydenham-Palmer; Henry Woodville-C. Kemble; Weazel-Suett; Woodville's Servant-Waldron; Attendant-Phillimore; Jenkins-Bland; Servants of Sir George Penruddock-Maddocks, Banks, Evans, Fisher, Lyons; Livery Servant-Trueman; Servant to Tempest-Webb; Mrs Woodville-Mrs Powell; Emily Tempest-Miss Farren; Dame Dunckley-Mrs Maddocks; Maid of the Lodging-Miss Tidswell; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17950328] .These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17950328] .
Cast
Role: Sir David Daw Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tempest Actor: King
Role: Penruddock Actor: Kemble
Role: Woodville Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sydenham Actor: Palmer
Role: Henry Woodville Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Weazel Actor: Suett
Role: Woodville's Servant Actor: Waldron
Role: Attendant Actor: Phillimore
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bland
Role: Servants of Sir George Penruddock Actor: Maddocks, Banks, Evans, Fisher, Lyons
Role: Livery Servant Actor: Trueman
Role: Servant to Tempest Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Woodville Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Emily Tempest Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Dame Dunckley Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Maid of the Lodging Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wheel of Fortune Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

Performance Comment: As17950221.
Cast
Role: Hephestion Actor: C. Kemble.
Role: Attendant Females Actor: Mrs Brigg, Miss +Wheatley.
Role: Alexander Actor: J. D'Egville
Role: Clytus Actor: Dubois
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Parmenio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ptolemy Actor: Caulfield
Role: Attalus Actor: Benson
Role: Eumenes Actor: Bland
Role: Philip Actor: G. D'Egville
Role: Officers Actor:
Role: Guards Actor:
Role: Attendants Actor:
Role: Thalestris Actor: Mrs Fialon
Role: Amazons Actor: Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss D'Egville, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Stuart, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bramwell
Role: Darius Actor: Fialon
Role: Son of Darius Actor: Master Menage
Role: Oxathres Actor: Boimaison
Role: Memnon Actor: Webb
Role: Arsites Actor: Maddocks
Role: Spithridates Actor: Banks
Role: Raesaces Actor: Lyons
Role: High Priest of the Sun Actor: Roffey
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Artemisia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Statira Actor: Miss J. Hilligsberg
Role: Satraps Actor: Kelly Jun., Evans, Brady, Caulfield Jun., Powell, Creed
Role: Priests Actor:
Role: Persian Army Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Godfrey FingerDaniel Purcell
Related Work: Alexander the Great; or, The Conquest of Persia Author(s): James D'Egville Krazinsky Miller
Related Work: The Amazon Queen; or, The Amours of Thalestris to Alexander the Great Author(s): John Weston

183
17 April 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Edward Jerningham. Prologue by John Taylor. Epilogue by Henry Seymour Conway (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 22 May 1795: This Day is published The Welch Heiress (2s.). Receipts: #309 12s. 6d. (246.1.6; 51.15.6; 11.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Welch Heiress

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Dodd, Barrymore, Hollingsworth, Bannister Jun., Suett, R. Palmer, Aickin, Webb, Evans, Miss Farren, Miss Pope, Mrs Jordan. [Cast from text (Richard White, 1795), and London Chronicle, 18 Apr.: Lord Melcourt-Palmer; Sir Pepper Plinlimmon-Dodd; Mr Fashion-Barrymore; Taffy-Hollingsworth; Mr Phrensy-Bannister Jun.; Cautious-Suett; Mr Fancy-R. Palmer; Steward-Aickin; Lady Bellair-Miss Farren; Lady Plinlimmon-Miss Pope; Miss Plinlimmon-Mrs Jordan; Webb, Evans [are unassigned; Prologue [read-Barrymore ["Barrymore could not learn the prologue" (Boaden, Jordan, I, 286)]; Epilogue-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Lord Melcourt Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Pepper Plinlimmon Actor: Dodd
Role: Mr Fashion Actor: Barrymore
Role: Taffy Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mr Phrensy Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cautious Actor: Suett
Role: Mr Fancy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Steward Actor: Aickin
Role: Lady Bellair Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Lady Plinlimmon Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Plinlimmon Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: read Actor: Barrymore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Welch Heiress Author(s): Edward Jerningham

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Performance Comment: As17941029.
Cast
Role: Florella Actor: Sga Storace.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Souffrance Actor: Benson
Role: Waiter Actor: Bland
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp
Related Works
Related Work: My Grandmother Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

184
06 May 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by James Hook Jun. Larpent MS 1065; not published; synopsis of plot in Pocket Magazine, May 1795, p. 334]: The Musick composed by Hook? Sen. The Scenes, Dresses, Decorations and Machinery are entirely new. The Scenery of the Opera designed and painted by Greenwood and Capon. The Masque and Decorations by Marinari. The Machinery by Cabanel and Jacobs.The Dresses by Johnston and Miss Rein. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. [Afterpiece in place of The Adopted Child, advertised on playbill of 5 May.] Receipts: #269 8s. (213.0.6; 53.16.0; 2.11.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jack Of Newbury

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Kelly, Dignum, Suett, R. Palmer, Bannister Jun., Master Welsh, Phillimore, Mrs Crouch, Sga Storace, Miss Leak, Mrs Bland. [Cast from Songs (C. Lowndes, 1795), and Larpent MS: Jack of Newbury-Palmer; Sir Murdock O'Connel-Kelly; Edgar-Dignum; Flaw-Suett; Crafts-R. Palmer; Knap-Bannister Jun.; Page-Master Welsh; Rowland-Phillimore; Dame Eleanor-Mrs Crouch; Emma-Sga Storace; Blanche-Miss Leak; Kathlane-Mrs Bland. [To conclude with an Emblematical Masque in Honour of the Royal Nuptials [see cg, 6 Apr.], called .To conclude with an Emblematical Masque in Honour of the Royal Nuptials [see cg, 6 Apr.], called .
Cast
Role: Jack of Newbury Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Murdock O'Connel Actor: Kelly
Role: Edgar Actor: Dignum
Role: Flaw Actor: Suett
Role: Crafts Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Knap Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Page Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Rowland Actor: Phillimore
Role: Dame Eleanor Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Emma Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Blanche Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: Jack of Newbury Author(s): James Hook Jr.James Hook Sr.

Afterpiece Title: The Triumph of Hymen

Performance Comment: Hymen-Master DeCamp; Cupid-Master Welsh; Mercury-Fialon; Apollo-Aumer; Hercules-G. D'Egville; Castor-Fairbrother; Pollux-Boimaison; Psyche-Miss Granger; Diana-Miss Collins; Zephyrus-Mrs Fialon; Flora-Miss F. D'Egville; Britannia-Mrs Cuyler; Plenty-Mrs Butler; Commerce-Mrs Hedges; Loves, Graces, Chorus-Miss Menage, Miss Wheatley, Miss S. D'Egville, Mrs Beaufort, Mrs Brooker, Mrs Brigg, Miss Bourk, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Redhead, Miss Gawdry, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Chatterley, Cooke, Danby, Evans, Lyons, Maddocks, Welsh, Trueman.
Cast
Role: Hymen Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Cupid Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Mercury Actor: Fialon
Role: Apollo Actor: Aumer
Role: Hercules Actor: G. D'Egville
Role: Castor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Pollux Actor: Boimaison
Role: Psyche Actor: Miss Granger
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Zephyrus Actor: Mrs Fialon
Role: Flora Actor: Miss F. D'Egville
Role: Britannia Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Plenty Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Commerce Actor: Mrs Hedges
Role: Chorus Actor: Miss Menage, Miss Wheatley, Miss S. D'Egville, Mrs Beaufort, Mrs Brooker, Mrs Brigg, Miss Bourk, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Redhead, Miss Gawdry, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Chatterley, Cooke, Danby, Evans, Lyons, Maddocks, Welsh, Trueman.

Afterpiece Title: Tit for Tat

Performance Comment: See17941020.
Related Works
Related Work: Tit for Tat, or One Dish of his own Chocolate Author(s): Henry Woodward
Related Work: Tit for Tat Author(s): George Colman, the elderJoseph Atkinson

185
12 May 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Knapp, 269, 221)]: With new Dresses, &c. Morning Chronicle, 12 Oct. 1795: This Day is published First Love (2s.). Receipts: #266 7s. 6d. (205.4.0; 52.2.0; 9.1.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Performance Comment: Characters by Wroughton, King, Palmer, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Suett, Hollingsworth, Trueman, Phillimore, Webb, Mrs Jordan, Miss Farren, Miss Pope, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Heard. [Cast from text (C. Dilly, 1795): Lord Sensitive-Wroughton; Sir Miles Mowbray-King; Frederick Mowbray-Palmer; David-Bannister Jun.; Mr Wrangle-R. Palmer; Billy Bustler-Suett; Robin-Hollingsworth; Servant to Lady Ruby-Trueman; Servant to Mr Wrangle-Webb; Sabina Rosny-Mrs Jordan; Lady Ruby-Miss Farren; Mrs Wrangle-Miss Pope; Mrs Kate-Miss Tidswell; Waiting Woman to Lady Ruby-Mrs Heard; unassigned-Phillimore; Prologue-Palmer; 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: Lord Sensitive Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Miles Mowbray Actor: King
Role: Frederick Mowbray Actor: Palmer
Role: David Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Wrangle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Billy Bustler Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Servant to Lady Ruby Actor: Trueman
Role: Servant to Mr Wrangle Actor: Webb
Role: Sabina Rosny Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lady Ruby Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Wrangle Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Mrs Kate Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Waiting Woman to Lady Ruby Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: unassigned Actor: Phillimore
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: First Love Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Adopted Child

Performance Comment: As17950501.
Cast
Role: Sir Bertrand Actor: Trueman
Role: Le Sage Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Record Actor: Suett
Role: Michael Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Spruce Actor: Bland
Role: Flint Actor: Phillimore
Role: Boy Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Jannette Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Adopted Child Author(s): Samuel Birch Thomas Attwood

186
23 January 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Knapp, pp. 119, 309)]: With new Scenes and Dresses. Oracle, 30 Jan. 1796: On Tuesday next [2 Feb.] will be published The Man of Ten Thousand (2s.). Receipts: #540 7s. (538.19.6; 1.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Ten Thousand

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Barrymore, Palmer, Kemble, Bannister Jun., Dodd, Suett, R. Palmer, Wewitzer, Aickin, Phillimore, Maddocks, Trueman, Banks, Webb, Fisher, Evans, Mrs Pope, Miss Farren, Mrs Gibbs, Miss Tidswell. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1796), and Oracle, 25 Jan.: Sir Pertinax Pitiful-Barrymore; Lord Laroon-Palmer; Dorington-Kemble; Hairbrain-Bannister Jun.; Curfew-Dodd; Consol-Suett; Major Rampart-R. Palmer; Herbert-Wewitzer; Hudson-Aickin; Clerk-Phillimore; Thomas-Maddocks; Robert-Trueman; John-Banks; Thomas[sic]-Webb; William-Fisher; Harry-Evans; Lady Taunton-Miss Pope; Olivia-Miss Farren; Annabel-Mrs Gibbs; Girl-Miss Tidswell; 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: Sir Pertinax Pitiful Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Laroon Actor: Palmer
Role: Dorington Actor: Kemble
Role: Hairbrain Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Curfew Actor: Dodd
Role: Consol Actor: Suett
Role: Major Rampart Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Herbert Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Hudson Actor: Aickin
Role: Clerk Actor: Phillimore
Role: Thomas Actor: Maddocks
Role: Robert Actor: Trueman
Role: John Actor: Banks
Role: sic] Actor: Webb
Role: William Actor: Fisher
Role: Harry Actor: Evans
Role: Lady Taunton Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Annabel Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Man of Ten Thousand Author(s): Thomas Holcroft

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

Performance Comment: As17960122.
Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: _Wathen, _Russell, _Benson
Role: Chorus of Knights and Ladies Actor: Sedgwick, Dignum, Trueman, Danby, Cooke, Welsh, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Granger, Miss Jackson, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Wentworth
Role: Ormandine Actor: Caulfield
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Ormandine's Servant Actor: Boimaison
Role: Ariel Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Sailor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Crop Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countrymen Actor: Maddocks, Jones
Role: Constable Actor: Webb
Role: Prigg Actor: Fisher
Role: Gipsies Actor: Evans, Garman, Mrs Butler, Mrs Jones, Mrs Mills, Mrs Brigg
Role: Furies Actor: Roffey, Wells, Master Gregson
Role: Gardener Actor: Whitmell
Role: Waiter Actor: Butler
Role: Cheesemonger Actor: Nicolini
Role: Postboy Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Minerva Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Spirit Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Maddocks, Mrs Heard
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Brooker
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Chatterley
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Captive; or, The Magick Fire Author(s): William Linley

187
20 February 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [First two pieces in place of The Regent, advertised on playbill of 18 Feb.] The Publick are most repectfully informed that on account of Mrs Siddons's illness The Regent cannot be acted this evening, and that the Performances will be [as above]. 3rd piece [1st time; MF 2, by James Cobb. Larpent MS 1111; not published]: Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. Receipts: #398 8s. 6d. (275.5.6; 115.14.6; 7.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wedding Day

Performance Comment: As17951110, but Hannah-Miss Heard.
Cast
Role: Hannah Actor: Miss Heard.
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Dodd
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Loveless Actor: Wroughton
Role: Townly Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Moody
Role: Probe Actor: Wathen
Role: Lory Actor: Benson
Role: La Varole Actor: Maddocks
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Phillimore
Role: Taylor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Mendlegs Actor: Webb
Role: Jeweller Actor: Trueman
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Coupler Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wedding Day Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Child of Nature

Performance Comment: As17960211.
Cast
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Captives Actor: Mrs _Boimaison, Miss Arne.
Role: Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Suett
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master Gregson
Role: Princess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Captives Actor: Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Miller, Miss Mellon, Mrs Boimaison
Role: Kera Khan Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Tamuri Actor: Banks
Role: Camazin Actor: Boimaison
Role: The Horde Actor: Danby, Maddocks, Phillimore, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.
Role: unassigned Actor: _Wathen, _Russell, _Benson
Role: Chorus of Knights and Ladies Actor: Sedgwick, Dignum, Trueman, Danby, Cooke, Welsh, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Granger, Miss Jackson, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Wentworth
Role: Ormandine Actor: Caulfield
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Ormandine's Servant Actor: Boimaison
Role: Ariel Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Sailor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Crop Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countrymen Actor: Maddocks, Jones
Role: Constable Actor: Webb
Role: Prigg Actor: Fisher
Role: Gipsies Actor: Evans, Garman, Mrs Butler, Mrs Jones, Mrs Mills, Mrs Brigg
Role: Furies Actor: Roffey, Wells, Master Gregson
Role: Gardener Actor: Whitmell
Role: Waiter Actor: Butler
Role: Cheesemonger Actor: Nicolini
Role: Postboy Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Minerva Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Spirit Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Maddocks, Mrs Heard
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Brooker
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Chatterley
Related Works
Related Work: The Child of Nature Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Shepherdess of Cheapside

Performance Comment: Characters by C. Kemble, Wathen, Caulfield, R. Palmer, Suett, Wewitzer, Bannister Jun., Trueman, Miss Pope, Sga Storace, Miss Mellon. Cast from Songs (E. Cox, 1796): Captain Belford-C. Kemble; Squire Sturdy-Wathen; Trespass-Caulfield; Stingo-R. Palmer; Muddle-Suett; Monsieur L'Urbane-Wewitzer; Diaper-Bannister Jun.; Dick-Trueman; Sam-Evans; Miss Indigo-Miss Pope; Letitia-Sga Storace; Mary-Miss Mellon.
Cast
Role: Captain Belford Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Squire Sturdy Actor: Wathen
Role: Trespass Actor: Caulfield
Role: Stingo Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Muddle Actor: Suett
Role: Monsieur L'Urbane Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Diaper Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Dick Actor: Trueman
Role: Sam Actor: Evans
Role: Miss Indigo Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Letitia Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Mary Actor: Miss Mellon.
Related Works
Related Work: The Shepherdess of Cheapside Author(s): James Cobb

188
12 March 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 3, by George Colman, ynger]: The Scenery and Dresses are entirely new. The Musick composed by Storace.The Scenes designed and executed by Greenwood and Capon [the Gothic library was painted by Capon (Oracle, 21 Mar. 1796)]. The Dresses by Johnston, Gay and Miss Rein. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. [When Colman published his play he prefaced it with an acrimonious attack on Kemble, in which he accused him of deliberately trying to make the play a failure. But almost without exception the contemporary reviews excused Kemble's performance on the grounds of his obvious indisposition, and agreed that the play itself was unsatisfactory. "The play failed, and we are sorry to say did not merit to succeed...Kemble, who was tormented With an incessant cough, said he could not but be sensible that much of the displeasure of the house proceeded from his deficiency in a principal character...The whole audience with one voice cried out, 'No, no, Kemble-it is not your fault'" (Oracle, 14 Mar.). "The dialogue is extremely heavy, and there is little or no incident to relieve the tedium of more than four hours representation...Sir Edward Mortimer is a being distracted, with no adequate cause; a prey to remorse, which he of all men was the last to feel from the principles that make up his being. This therefore is the radical moral defect of the piece. But there is another which, though not equally strong, is equally fatal: there is no progression of interest, there is no involution of plot, there is no development of character" (Star, 14 Mar.). Other notices of the opening night were much in the same vein. Subsequently Colman revised the play, and it held the stage for many years. "The curtailments which have been made shorten the representation near an hour and a half, and the alterations are many and judicious" (Morning Herald, 21 Mar. 1796). Morning Herald, 23 July 1796: This Day is published The Iron Chest (2s.). Receipts: #471 9s. (468.13; 2.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Iron Chest

Performance Comment: Characters by Kemble, Wroughton, Bannister Jun., Dodd, Barrymore, Suett, Master Welsh, Kelly, R. Palmer, Dignum, Sedgwick, Phillimore, Bannister, Master Webb, Banks, Hollingsworth, Trueman, Webb, Maddocks, Key, Whitmell, Miss Farren, Mrs Gibbs, Miss Tidswell, Sga Storace, Miss Granger, Miss DeCamp. Cast from text (Cadell & Davies, 1796), and London Chronicle, 14 Mar.: Sir Edward Mortimer-Kemble; Fitzharding-Wroughton; Wilford-Bannister Jun.; Adam Winterton-Dodd; Rawbold-Barrymore; Samson-Suett; Boy-Master Welsh; Armstrong-Kelly; Orson-R. Palmer; Robbers-Dignum, Sedgwick, Phillimore, Bannister; Robber's Boy-Master Webb; Peter-Banks; Cook-Hollingsworth; Gregory-Trueman; Simon-Webb; Walter-Maddocks; Helen-Miss Farren; Blanch-Mrs Gibbs; Dame Rawbold-Miss Tidswell; Barbara-Sga Storace; Girl-Miss Granger; Judith-Miss DeCamp; unassigned-Keys, Whitmell.
Cast
Role: Sir Edward Mortimer Actor: Kemble
Role: Fitzharding Actor: Wroughton
Role: Wilford Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adam Winterton Actor: Dodd
Role: Rawbold Actor: Barrymore
Role: Samson Actor: Suett
Role: Boy Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Armstrong Actor: Kelly
Role: Orson Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Robbers Actor: Dignum, Sedgwick, Phillimore, Bannister
Role: Robber's Boy Actor: Master Webb
Role: Peter Actor: Banks
Role: Cook Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Gregory Actor: Trueman
Role: Simon Actor: Webb
Role: Walter Actor: Maddocks
Role: Helen Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Blanch Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Dame Rawbold Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Barbara Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Granger
Role: Judith Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: unassigned Actor: Keys, Whitmell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Iron Chest Author(s): George Colman, the youngerStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

Performance Comment: See17960122.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Captive; or, The Magick Fire Author(s): William Linley

Song: Mainpiece: The General Chorus-Cooke, Danby, Evans, Welsh, Wentworth, J. Fisher, Master DeCamp, Master Gregson, Atkins, Brown, Denman, Fisher, Tett, Aylmer, Caulfield Jun., Dibble, Gallot, Willoughby, Annereau, Bardoleau, Cook, Miss Arne, Mrs Boimaison, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Butler, Miss Mellon, Miss Wentworth, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Chatterley, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Jackson

Performance Comment: Fisher, Master DeCamp, Master Gregson, Atkins, Brown, Denman, Fisher, Tett, Aylmer, Caulfield Jun., Dibble, Gallot, Willoughby, Annereau, Bardoleau, Cook, Miss Arne, Mrs Boimaison, Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Butler, Miss Mellon, Miss Wentworth, Mrs Maddocks, Miss Chatterley, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Jackson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Welch Opera Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Andromana; or, The Merchant's Wife Author(s): J.S.
Related Work: Andromeda; or, The Merchant's Wife Author(s): J.S.
Related Work: The Converts; or, The Folly of Priest-Craft Author(s): J.S.
Related Work: Troas Author(s): J. TalbotSeneca
Related Work: The Fatal Legacy Author(s): J. Robe
Related Work: Second Thought is Best Author(s): J. HoughWilliam Bates
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Kane O'HaraJ. Markordt
Related Work: La Calamita Di Cuori Author(s): Gioacchino CocchiJ.S. Bach

189
22 June 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; D 3, by John O'Keeffe. Prologue by John Taylor Poems, I, 61]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Flitch Of Bacon

Performance Comment: Major Benbow-Suett; Justice Benbow-Usher; Capt. Greville-Johnstone; Capt. Wilson-Bannister; Tipple-Fawcett; Kilderkin-Ledger; Ned-Abbot; Putty-Waldron Jun.; Eliza-Miss Leak.
Cast
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Suett
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Usher
Role: Greville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Wilson Actor: Bannister
Role: Tipple Actor: Fawcett
Role: Kilderkin Actor: Ledger
Role: Ned Actor: Abbot
Role: Putty Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Eliza Actor: Miss Leak.
Related Works
Related Work: The Flitch of Bacon Author(s): Henry BateWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Magick Banner; or, Two Wives in a House

Performance Comment: Characters-Palmer, Aickin, R. Palmer, C. Kemble, Davies, Caulfield, Palmer Jun., Trueman, Abbot, Waldron Jun., Ledger, Lyons, Chippendale, Wathen, Fawcett, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Gibbs; [Cast from O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. IV (T. Woodfall, 1798), where it appears as Alfred; or, The Magic Banner: King Alfred-Palmer; Hastings-Aickin; Sweno-R. Palmer; Eustace-C. Kemble; Earl Burrhed-Davies; Hubba-Caulfield; Anlaff-probably Palmer Jun. (in text: Johnson); Odune-probably Trueman (in text: Gardner); Oswald-probably Abbot (in text: Burton); Hollybush-Wathen; Gog-Fawcett; Lady Albina-Mrs Kemble; Bertha-Mrs Harlowe; Blanche-Mrs Gibbs. Waldron Jun., Ledger, Lyons, Chippendale are unassigned.] Prologue-C. Kemble.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Aickin, R. Palmer, C. Kemble, Davies, Caulfield, Palmer Jun., Trueman, Abbot, Waldron Jun., Ledger, Lyons, Chippendale, Wathen, Fawcett, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Harlowe, Mrs Gibbs
Role: King Alfred Actor: Palmer
Role: Hastings Actor: Aickin
Role: Sweno Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Eustace Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Earl Burrhed Actor: Davies
Role: Hubba Actor: Caulfield
Role: Anlaff Actor: probably Palmer Jun.
Role: Odune Actor: probably Trueman
Role: Oswald Actor: probably Abbot
Role: Hollybush Actor: Wathen
Role: Gog Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lady Albina Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Bertha Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Blanche Actor: Mrs Gibbs. Waldron Jun., Ledger, Lyons, Chippendale are unassigned.
Role: Prologue Actor: C. Kemble.
Related Works
Related Work: The Magick Banner; or, Two Wives in a House Author(s): John O'Keeffe

190
29 August 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece: By Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Never acted Here. The Musick composed by Storace. The new Musical Entertainment of The Charity Boy [advertised on every playbill beginning with 25 July] is unavoidably deferred till Wednesday next. [But it was permanently deferred at this theatre; see dl, 5 Nov. 1796.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: As17960812.
Cast
Role: John Actor: Abbot
Role: Rorey Actor: Suett
Role: Captain Gorget Actor: Bannister
Role: Crack Actor: Abbot
Role: Landlord Actor: Ledger
Role: Anvil Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Sexton Actor: Burton
Role: Tipperary Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Signora Figurante Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Lady Pedigree Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Scotch Woman Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Plumb Actor: Mrs Gibbs.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Iron Chest

Performance Comment: Characters by Elliston, Aickin, Bannister Jun., Fawcett, Palmer, Suett, Master Willoughby, C. Kemble, R. Palmer, Davies, Caulfield, Trueman, Bannister, Master Webb, Waldron Jun., Lyons, Abbot, Chippendale, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Bland, Miss Granger, Miss DeCamp. Cast adjusted from text (Cadell and Davies, 1796), and from playbill of 14 Aug. 1797: Sir Edward Mortimer-Elliston; Fitzharding-Aickin; Wilford-Bannister Jun.; Adam Winterton-Fawcett; Rawbold-Palmer; Samson-Suett; Boy-Master Willoughby; Robbers-C. Kemble, Davies, Caulfield; Orson-R. Palmer; Gregory-Trueman; Armstrong-Bannister; Robber's Boy-Master Webb; Cook-Waldron Jun.; Peter-Lyons; Walter-Abbot; Simon-Chippendale; Helen-Mrs Kemble; Blanch-Mrs Gibbs; Barbara-Mrs Bland; Girl-Miss Granger; Judith-Miss DeCamp; The General Chorus-Boyce, Brown, Aylmer, Little, Walker, Willoughby, Linton, Dibble, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Hale, Mrs Masters, Miss Menage, Mrs Norton.
Cast
Role: Sir Edward Mortimer Actor: Elliston
Role: Fitzharding Actor: Aickin
Role: Wilford Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Adam Winterton Actor: Fawcett
Role: Rawbold Actor: Palmer
Role: Samson Actor: Suett
Role: Boy Actor: Master Willoughby
Role: Robbers Actor: C. Kemble, Davies, Caulfield
Role: Orson Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gregory Actor: Trueman
Role: Armstrong Actor: Bannister
Role: Robber's Boy Actor: Master Webb
Role: Cook Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Lyons
Role: Walter Actor: Abbot
Role: Simon Actor: Chippendale
Role: Helen Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Blanch Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Barbara Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Granger
Role: Judith Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: The General Chorus Actor: Boyce, Brown, Aylmer, Little, Walker, Willoughby, Linton, Dibble, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gaudry, Mrs Hale, Mrs Masters, Miss Menage, Mrs Norton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Iron Chest Author(s): George Colman, the youngerStephen Storace

191
30 August 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer [whose 1st recorded appearance as King Richard was at Canterbury, 8 Mar. 1780]. Morning Herald, 26 Aug.: Tickets to be had of Palmer, No. 39, Great Pultney-street, Golden-square

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School Of Shakespeare; Or, Humours And Passions

Performance Comment: Given in a regular representation of several of his most favourite and capital Scenes. With Scenery and Dresses suited to the Characters and their situations. The inimitable Scenes of the Poet, selected for the Purpose, and digested into Five Acts, will exemplify in the strongest colours of our immortal Bard, Cruelty, Vanity, Ambition, Rusticity, Tyranny-; [Act I. Cruelty, in The Merchant of Venice [IV. i]. Shylock-Palmer; Anthonio-Aickin; Bassanio-C. Kemble; Gratiano-R. Palmer; Portia-Mrs Kemble; [Act II. Vanity, in the First Part of Henry IV [parts of II. iv]. Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; Prince of Wales-Palmer Jun.; Francis (for that night only)-Bannister Jun.; [Act III. Ambition, in King Henry the Eighth [parts of III. ii]. Cardinal Wolsey (1st time)-Palmer; King Henry-R. Palmer; [Act IV. Rusticity, in As You Like it [III. iii]. Touchstone-Bannister Jun.; Audrey-Mrs Harlowe; [Act V. Tyranny, in King Richard the Third [parts of I. ii; II. ii; and V]. King Richard (1st time)-Palmer; King Henry-Aickin; Richmond (1st time)-Palmer Jun.; Lady Anne-Miss Logan.
Cast
Role: Tyranny Actor:
Role: Shylock Actor: Palmer
Role: Anthonio Actor: Aickin
Role: Bassanio Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Francis Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Cardinal Wolsey Actor: Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Touchstone Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: King Richard Actor: Palmer
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Logan.

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

Performance Comment: Characters-Palmer, Waldron, Caulfield.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Waldron, Caulfield.

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-Law

Performance Comment: As17960705 but Bouquet-_; Vinegar-_; Mum-_; Idle-_; John-_; Cranky-_.
Cast
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Bouquet Actor: Trueman
Role: Vinegar Actor: Aickin
Role: Mum Actor: Burton
Role: Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Idle Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: John Actor: Ledger
Role: Cranky Actor: Suett
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Lyons, Chippendale
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Davies
Role: The Children Actor: Master Kemble, Master Chatterley
Role: Helen Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Son-in-Law Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Song: In 2nd piece: Mad Bess (in character)-Miss Leak; a Welch Song (in character)-Mrs Bland; The Waiter-Fawcett

Entertainment: In 2nd piece: Imitations-Caulfield

192
17 September 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Extra night] By Authority of the Most Noble the Marquis of Salisbury, Lord Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household. Benefit for R. Palmer. 1st piece: Not acted these 2 years [not acted since 16 Sept. 1791]. Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 28, Eaton-street, Pimlico

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: Bustleton-Palmer; Manager-Davies; Gentleman in Balcony (with several Imitations never given before)-Caulfield; Actresses-Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Hale, Mrs Bland (who will introduce Sweet Little Taffine).
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Davies
Role: Gentleman in Balcony Actor: Caulfield
Role: Actresses Actor: Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Hale, Mrs Bland
Related Works
Related Work: The Manager in Distress Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Jew

Performance Comment: Sheva-Wewitzer (1st appearance in that character); Sir Stephen Bertram-Aickin; Charles Ratcliffe-Palmer Jun.; Jabal-Suett; Frederick-Palmer; Mrs Ratcliffe-Mrs Hopkins; Eliza-Miss Heard (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Sheva Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Stephen Bertram Actor: Aickin
Role: Charles Ratcliffe Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Jabal Actor: Suett
Role: Frederick Actor: Palmer
Role: Mrs Ratcliffe Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Eliza Actor: Miss Heard
Related Works
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Related Work: The Jew Author(s): Richard Cumberland
Related Work: The Contrast; or, The Jew and the Married Courtezan Author(s): Francis G. Waldron
Related Work: The Wandering Jew; or, Love's Masquerade Author(s): Andrew Franklin

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: As17960808, but Antonio-Wewitzer; Countess-Miss Heard; Basil-_; Servant-_; Agnes-_.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Countess Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Basil Actor: Trueman
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Logan
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Gibbs
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Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
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193
15 August 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; MD 3, by James Boaden]: With new Musick, Scenery, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture and Musick by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Marinari, Rooker, &c. Morning Herald, 26 Aug. 1797: This Day is published The Italian Monk (2s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: See17970615 but Captain Meadows-R. Palmer; Betsy Blossom (with a song)-Mrs Harlowe.
Cast
Role: 7970615 but Captain Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Italian Monk

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, C. Kemble, Aickin, Suett, R. Palmer, Trueman, Abbot, Caulfield, Waldron Jun., Usher, Ledger, Chippendale, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Heard, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Hale, Mrs Edward, Mrs Booth, Mrs Bland. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1797), and playbill of 30 June 1798: Schedoni-Palmer; Vivaldi-C. Kemble; Ansaldo-Aickin; Paullo-Suett; Spalatro-R. Palmer; Carlo-Trueman; Familiar-Abbot; Stiletto-Caulfield; Corvino-Waldron Jun.; Priest-Usher; Guards-Ledger, Chippendale; Marchioness-Mrs Harlowe; Olivia-Miss Heard; Ellen de Rosalba-Miss DeCamp; Abbess-Mrs Hale; Margaritone-Mrs Edward [in text: unassigned]; Gradisca-Mrs Booth; Fioresca-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Schedoni Actor: Palmer
Role: Vivaldi Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Ansaldo Actor: Aickin
Role: Paullo Actor: Suett
Role: Spalatro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carlo Actor: Trueman
Role: Familiar Actor: Abbot
Role: Stiletto Actor: Caulfield
Role: Corvino Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Priest Actor: Usher
Role: Guards Actor: Ledger, Chippendale
Role: Marchioness Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Ellen de Rosalba Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Abbess Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Margaritone Actor: Mrs Edward
Role: Gradisca Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Fioresca Actor: Mrs Bland.
Related Works
Related Work: The Italian Monk Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Song: 2nd piece: General Chorus [of Assassins and Nuns (text)]-Linton, Brown, Lyons, Aylmer, Little, Willoughby, Dibble, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Mrs Andrews, Miss Menage, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brown, Mrs Benson, Mrs Masters, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Leserve

Performance Comment: , Mrs Andrews, Miss Menage, Mrs Butler, Mrs Brown, Mrs Benson, Mrs Masters, Mrs Norton, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Leserve.
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Related Work: The Little French Lawyer Author(s): John FletcherDavid Garrick
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Related Work: The Poor Sailor; or, Little Ben and Little Bob Author(s): John BernardThomas Attwood
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Related Work: The Little Hunchback; or, A Frolick in Bagdad Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Falstaff's Wedding Author(s): William Kenrick
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Related Work: The Lady of the Manor Author(s): William Kenrick
Related Work: The Spendthrift; or, The Christmas Gambol Author(s): William Kenrick
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194
24 March 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 5, by Benjamin Thompson, altered from Menschenhass und Reue, by August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue. Prologue by William Linley; Epilogue by Matthew Gregory Lewis (European Magazine, Mar. 1798, p. 260)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, &c. With Musick [by Thomas Shaw]. "Mrs Siddons was succesful in all the impassioned parts; but she cannot sustain a mixed character. She is the Muse of Tragedy herself, and when she descends from her lofty state to the level of familiar dialogue, she instantly ceases to astonish and we to admire" (Monthly Mirror, Apr. 1798, p. 234). "The dialogue must be considerably abridged, as well for the purpose of preserving the interest of the piece, as for shortening the time of representation, which is at least an hour too long, it being half past ten before the curtain dropt" [see 26 Mar.] (Morning Herald, 26 Mar.). Receipts: #420 7s. 6d. (378.11.6; 40.18.0; 1.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stranger

Performance Comment: Characters-Kemble, Barrymore, Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett, R. Palmer; Aickin, Webb, Evans, Fisher, Mrs Siddons, Mrs Goodall, Miss Stuart. Cast from text (T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1802): The Stranger-Kemble; +Count Wintersen-Barrymore; +Baron Steinfort-Palmer; +Mr Solomon-Wewitzer; +Peter-Suett; +Francis-R. Palmer; +Tobias-Aickin; +George-Webb; +Count's Son-$Master Wells; Stranger's Son-$Master Tokely; Mrs Haller-Mrs Siddons; +Countess Wintersen-Mrs Goodall; +Charlotte-Miss Stuart; +Annette-$Mrs Bland; Savoyard-$Miss Leak; Maid-$Mrs Jones; Stranger's Daughter-$Miss Beton; unassigned-Evans, Fisher; Prologee-Barrymore; Epilogue-Suett. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17980416), except Epilogue again on 15 May.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17980416), except Epilogue again on 15 May.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Kemble, Barrymore, Palmer, Wewitzer, Suett, R. Palmer
Role: The Stranger Actor: Kemble
Role: Count Wintersen Actor: Barrymore
Role: Baron Steinfort Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Solomon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peter Actor: Suett
Role: Francis Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tobias Actor: Aickin
Role: George Actor: Webb
Role: Count's Son Actor: Master Wells
Role: Stranger's Son Actor: Master Tokely
Role: Mrs Haller Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Countess Wintersen Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Savoyard Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Stranger's Daughter Actor: Miss Beton
Role: unassigned Actor: Evans, Fisher
Role: Prologee Actor: Barrymore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Suett.
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Related Work: The Successful Strangers Author(s): William Mountfort
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Afterpiece Title: The Prize

Performance Comment: As17970921.
Cast
Role: Lenitive Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mr Caddy Actor: Maddocks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Trueman
Role: Label Actor: Suett
Role: Juba Actor: Mrs Roffey
Role: Mrs Caddy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Caroline Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Servants Actor: Webb
Role: Boy Actor: Master Chatterley.
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Related Work: The Liverpool Prize Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: The Tamer Tamed Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Prize; or, 2.5.3.8 Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

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

Dance: Incidental to mainpiece: Principal Dancer-Sga Bossi DelCaro. [These were the same in all subsequent performances, except on 5 May.

Performance Comment: [These were the same in all subsequent performances, except on 5 May.]

195
19 May 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by John O'Keeffe. Prologue by John Taylor; Epilogue by Matthew Gregory Lewis (London Chronicle, 21 May). Larpent MS 1212 (which lists the following unassigned parts: Old Man, Clerk, Countryman, Boy, Postilion, Waiter, Man); not published]. Receipts: #197 13s. (140.18; 55.11; 1.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She's Eloped

Performance Comment: Characters by Aickin, Palmer, Suett, Wroughton, Dowton, Russell, R. Palmer, Bannister Jun., Maddocks, Webb, Palmer Jun., Chippendale, Fisher, Wentworth, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Miss Pope, Miss Mellon. Cast from London Chronicle, 21 May: Lord Villeure-Aickin; Sir Charles Hyacinth-Palmer; Major Blenner-Suett; Aylmer-Wroughton; Appesley-Dowton; Jerkin-Russell; Joe Clinckum-R. Palmer; Plodden-Bannister Jun.; Mrs Egerton-Mrs Powell; Miss Villeure-Mrs Jordan; Miss Highbury-Miss Pope; Grace-Miss Mellon; unassigned-Maddocks, Webb, Palmer Jun., Chippendale, Fisher, Wentworth; Prologue-Palmer; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Lord Villeure Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Charles Hyacinth Actor: Palmer
Role: Major Blenner Actor: Suett
Role: Aylmer Actor: Wroughton
Role: Appesley Actor: Dowton
Role: Jerkin Actor: Russell
Role: Joe Clinckum Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Plodden Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Egerton Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Miss Villeure Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Miss Highbury Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Grace Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: unassigned Actor: Maddocks, Webb, Palmer Jun., Chippendale, Fisher, Wentworth
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: She's Eloped! Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: As17971109.
Cast
Role: Mr Cockney Actor: Suett
Role: Ben Bowsprit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Billy Buckram Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Donald Campbell Actor: Dignum
Role: Hokensloken Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: O'Thunder Actor: Davis
Role: Chimney@Sweeper Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sailors Actor: Trueman, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Mrs Cockney Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland.
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Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

196
23 June 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 5, by Thomas Holcroft, based on Diego und Leonore, by Johann Christoph Unzer. Prologue and Epilogue by Francis Godolphin Waldron (Thomas Holcroft, Life, ed. Elbridge Colby, 1925, II, 125)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Scenery by Marinari. [Johnston was from cg.] Times, 12 July 1798: This Day is published The Inquisitor (2s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inquisitor

Performance Comment: Characters by Johnston (1st appearance on this stage), Barrymore, Aickin, C. Kemble, R. Palmer, Trueman, Caulfield, Abbot, Miss Heard, Mrs Harlowe, Miss DeCamp. Cast from text (G. G. and J. Robinson, 1798): Alberto-Johnston; Francisco-Barrymore; The Patriarch-Aickin; Fernando-C. Kemble; Lelio-R. Palmer; Don Manuel-Trueman; Alguazil-Caulfield; Servant-Abbot; Violante-Miss Heard; Licia-Mrs Harlowe; Leonora-Miss DeCamp; Prologue-C. Kemble; Epilogue-Mrs Harlowe.
Cast
Role: Alberto Actor: Johnston
Role: Francisco Actor: Barrymore
Role: The Patriarch Actor: Aickin
Role: Fernando Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Lelio Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Trueman
Role: Alguazil Actor: Caulfield
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Violante Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Licia Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Prologue Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
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Related Work: Lupone; or, The Inquisitor Author(s): Alexander Gordon
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Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Performance Comment: Captain Greville-D'Arcy (1st appearance); Major Benbow-Suett; Capt. Wilson-Bannister; Justice Benbow-Usher; Kilderkin-Ledger; Ned-Abbot; Putty-Waldron Jun.; Tipple-Munden; Eliza-Mrs Edward (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Captain Greville Actor: D'Arcy
Role: Major Benbow Actor: Suett
Role: Wilson Actor: Bannister
Role: Justice Benbow Actor: Usher
Role: Kilderkin Actor: Ledger
Role: Ned Actor: Abbot
Role: Putty Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Tipple Actor: Munden
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Edward
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Related Work: The Flitch of Bacon Author(s): Henry BateWilliam Shield

197
21 July 1798 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; MD 3, by James Boaden; some of the songs written by George Colman, ynger]: With new Musick, Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The new Musick by Dr Arnold. With an appropriate Overture, accompanied by two Pedal Harps and the Union Pipes, by Weippert, C. Jones, and Murphy. The Scenery by Marinari. The Dresses and Decorations designed by A. Johnston, and executed by him and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "Any exertion of impartial criticism to check the prevalent taste for the marvellous and the horrific which so wantonly conjures up the spirit (it was once thought had been for ever laid) of gross superstition and Gothic barbarism must, we fear, prove at present unavailing" (Times, 23 July). Morning Chronicle, 30 July 1798: This Day is published Cambro-Britons (2s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: As17980612.
Cast
Role: Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): Frederick PilonWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Cambro-Britons

Performance Comment: Characters by Barrymore, Munden, R. Palmer, Suett, Johnstone, Johnston, Davies, C. Kemble, Trueman, Palmer Jun., Caulfield, Davenport, Wathen, Abbot, Waldron Jun., Lyons, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Bland. Cast from text (G. G. and J. Robinson, 1798): Llewellyn-Barrymore; Shenkin-Munden; Cadwall-R. Palmer; Gwyn-Suett; O'Turloch-Johnstone; Bard-Johnston; King Edward-Davies; Prince David-C. Kemble; Dynevor-Trueman; Meredith-Palmer Jr; Mortimer-Caulfield; Hereford-Davenport; Door@Keeper-Wathen; Edwin-Abbot; Soldier-Waldron Jr; Latimer-Lyons; Elinor-Miss DeCamp; Lady Griffith's Shade-Mrs Gibbs; Winifred-Mrs Bland; Chorusses of Bards and Peasants-D'Arcy, Linton, Brown, Aylmer, Little, Walker, Willoughby, Dibble, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Ms Edward, Ms Menage, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Hale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Masters, Ms Norton, Ms Leserve.
Cast
Role: Llewellyn Actor: Barrymore
Role: Shenkin Actor: Munden
Role: Cadwall Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gwyn Actor: Suett
Role: O'Turloch Actor: Johnstone
Role: Bard Actor: Johnston
Role: King Edward Actor: Davies
Role: Prince David Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Dynevor Actor: Trueman
Role: Meredith Actor: Palmer Jr
Role: Mortimer Actor: Caulfield
Role: Hereford Actor: Davenport
Role: Door@Keeper Actor: Wathen
Role: Edwin Actor: Abbot
Role: Soldier Actor: Waldron Jr
Role: Latimer Actor: Lyons
Role: Elinor Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Lady Griffith's Shade Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Chorusses of Bards and Peasants Actor: D'Arcy, Linton, Brown, Aylmer, Little, Walker, Willoughby, Dibble, Kenrick, Caulfield Jun., Ms Edward, Ms Menage, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Hale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Masters, Ms Norton, Ms Leserve.
Related Works
Related Work: Cambro-Britons Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

198
05 December 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland, 1st published (without assignment of parts) in his Posthumous Dramatic Works, 1813, Vol. I, as The Passive Husband. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Thomas Holcroft, Life, ed. Elbridge Colby, 1925, II, 205)]. Receipts: #253 8s. 6d. (189.12.6; 60.7.6; 3.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Word For Nature

Performance Comment: Characters-Aickin, Suett, Barrymore, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Dowton, Hollingsworth, Evans, Webb, Fisher, Ryder, Miss Pope, Mis Biggs, Mrs Walcot. Cast from Morning Visitor, Dec. 1798, p. 392: Lord Glenandry-Aickin; Sir Toby Truckle-Suett; Clifton-Barrymore; Leonard-Bannister Jun.; Starling-R. Palmer; Runic-Dowton; Patrick Malooney-Hollingsworth; Lady Truckle-Miss Pope; Matilda-Miss Biggs; Mrs Lofty-Mrs Walcot; unassigned-Evans, Webb, Fisher, Ryder; Prologue-Barrymore; Epilogue-Bannister Jun.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Aickin, Suett, Barrymore, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Dowton, Hollingsworth, Evans, Webb, Fisher, Ryder, Miss Pope, Mis Biggs, Mrs Walcot. Cast from Morning Visitor, Dec. 1798, p. 392: Lord Glenandry-Aickin
Role: Lord Glenandry Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Toby Truckle Actor: Suett
Role: Clifton Actor: Barrymore
Role: Leonard Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Starling Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Runic Actor: Dowton
Role: Patrick Malooney Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Lady Truckle Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Mrs Lofty Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: unassigned Actor: Evans, Webb, Fisher, Ryder
Role: Prologue Actor: Barrymore
Role: Epilogue Actor: Bannister Jun.
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Related Work: A Word for Nature Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Captive of Spilburg

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

Dance: a Dance, as17981114, but _Male, W. _Banks, Johnston; +New Hornpipe, as17981114

Performance Comment: _Banks, Johnston; +New Hornpipe, as17981114.
Cast
Role: New Hornpipe Actor: Sga Bossi DelCaro.
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199
02 March 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Edward Morris. Prologue by Charles Morris; Epilogue by George Colman, ynger (see text)]: With new Dresses and Decorations. Morning Chronicle, 14 Mar. 1799: This Day is published The Secret (2s.). Receipts: #371 18s. 6d. (319.17.0; 49.14.6; 2.7.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Secret

Performance Comment: Characters-R. Palmer, Barrymore, Dowton, C. Kemble, Suett, Bannister Jun., Wathen, Archer, Maddocks, Fisher, Evans, Ryder, Webb, Hollingsworth, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Miss Pope. [Cast from text (T. Cadell Jun. and W. Davies [1799]), and playbill of 16 Nov. 1799: Sir Harry Fleetly-R. Palmer; Mr Dorville-Barrymore; Mr Torrid-Dowton; Henry Torrid-C. Kemble; Lizard-Suett; Jack Lizard-Bannister Jun.; Ralph-Wathen; Frank-Archer; Steward-Maddocks; Servants-Fisher, Evans, Ryder, Webb; Bailiff-Hollingsworth; Lady Esther Dorville-Mrs Powell; Rosa-Mrs Jordan; Susannah Lizard-Miss Pope; Prologue-C. Kemble; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performerces only (see17990327] .These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performerces only (see17990327] .
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: R. Palmer, Barrymore, Dowton, C. Kemble, Suett, Bannister Jun., Wathen, Archer, Maddocks, Fisher, Evans, Ryder, Webb, Hollingsworth, Mrs Powell, Mrs Jordan, Miss Pope.
Role: Sir Harry Fleetly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Dorville Actor: Barrymore
Role: Mr Torrid Actor: Dowton
Role: Henry Torrid Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Lizard Actor: Suett
Role: Jack Lizard Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Ralph Actor: Wathen
Role: Frank Actor: Archer
Role: Steward Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servants Actor: Fisher, Evans, Ryder, Webb
Role: Bailiff Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Lady Esther Dorville Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Susannah Lizard Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
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Related Work: Secret Love; or, The Maiden Queen Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Court Secret Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Fatal Secret Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: The Secret Author(s): Edward Morris
Related Work: Secrets Worth Knowing Author(s): Thomas Morton
Related Work: The Secret Tribunal Author(s): James Boaden
Related Work: The Frenchified Lady Never in Paris Author(s): John DrydenColley CibberHenry Dell
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Afterpiece Title: Feudal Times

Performance Comment: Characters-Cory, Archer, Kelly, Middleton, Surmont, Wathen, Caulfield, Suett, Sedgwick, Fisher, Evans, Trueman, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Menage, Mrs Maddocks; Chorus of Soldiers-Danby, Caulfield? Jun, Maddocks, Brown, Tett, Cook, Mead, Clark, Sawyer; Chorus of Villagers-Phillimore, Fisher, Evans, Aylmer, Elliot, Willoughby, Bardoleau; Minstrels-Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Jacobs, Ms R. Jacobs, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Illingham; Principal Dancer-Mlle Parisot. [And see17990119] .And see17990119] .
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Cory, Archer, Kelly, Middleton, Surmont, Wathen, Caulfield, Suett, Sedgwick, Fisher, Evans, Trueman, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Menage, Mrs Maddocks
Role: Chorus of Soldiers Actor: Danby, Caulfield? Jun, Maddocks, Brown, Tett, Cook, Mead, Clark, Sawyer
Role: Chorus of Villagers Actor: Phillimore, Fisher, Evans, Aylmer, Elliot, Willoughby, Bardoleau
Role: Minstrels Actor: Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Jacobs, Ms R. Jacobs, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Illingham
Role: Principal Dancer Actor: Mlle Parisot.
Related Works
Related Work: Feudal Times; or, The Banquet Gallery Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly

200
08 April 1799 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, probably based on Die Zwillingsbruder, by Friedrich Ludwig Schroder]: Written by the Author of The Castle-Spectre [Matthew Gregory Lewis]. With Songs [composer unknown. Larpent MS 1245; not published]. Morning Chronicle, 3 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 65, Gower-street, Bedford-square. Receipts: #599 3s. 6d. (315.3.6; 63.4.0; 0.1.0; odd money: 4.2.0; tickets: 216.13.0) (charge: #211 1s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Sir Sampson Legend-King; Valentine-Kemble; Scandal-Barrymore; Tattle-R. Palmer; Ben-Bannister Jun.; Foresight-Suett; Jeremy-Wathen; Trapland-Hollingsworth; Angelica-Miss Biggs (1st appearance in that character); Mrs Foresight-Mrs Sparks; Mrs Frail-Miss Pope; Miss Prue-Mrs Jordan; Nurse-Miss Tidswell; Jenny-Mrs Jones.
Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Legend Actor: King
Role: Valentine Actor: Kemble
Role: Scandal Actor: Barrymore
Role: Tattle Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ben Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Foresight Actor: Suett
Role: Jeremy Actor: Wathen
Role: Trapland Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Biggs
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Nurse Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Twins; or, Is It He, or his Brother

Performance Comment: . The Twins (with a Medley Prologue)-Bannister Jun.; the other Characters-Suett, R. Palmer, Dowton, Wewitzer, Wathen, Maddocks, Miss Mellon, Mrs Walcot, Miss DeCamp. [Cast from European Magazine, Apr. 1799, p. 258: Captain Melville-Bannister Jun.; Hezekiah Falkland (his twin)-Bannister Jun.; Tobias-Suett; Simon Sly-R. Palmer; Latitat-Dowton; Buckram-Wewitzer; Sparkle-Wathen; Bailiff-Maddocks; Lucy-Miss Mellon; Mrs Tabitha-Mrs Walcot; Charlotte Belmour-Miss DeCamp.]
Cast
Role: The Twins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: the other Characters Actor: Suett, R. Palmer, Dowton, Wewitzer, Wathen, Maddocks, Miss Mellon, Mrs Walcot, Miss DeCamp.
Role: Captain Melville Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hezekiah Falkland Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tobias Actor: Suett
Role: Simon Sly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Latitat Actor: Dowton
Role: Buckram Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sparkle Actor: Wathen
Role: Bailiff Actor: Maddocks
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Mrs Tabitha Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Charlotte Belmour Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: The Twin-Rivals Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Elder Brother Author(s): John Fletcher
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