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1
31 July 1789 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Iliff. Afterpiece: Not acted these 10 years [not acted since 30 July 1778]. Diary, 28 July: Tickets to be had of Iliff, No. 20, Charles-street, Westminster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Performance Comment: Count Almaviva-Iliff; Doctor Bartholo-Moss (Their 1st appearance in those characters); Basil-Aickin; Argus-Reeve; Tallboy-R. Palmer; Notary-Burton; Alcade-Chapman; Lazarillo-Edwin; Rosina-Mrs Bannister.
Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Iliff
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Moss
Role: Basil Actor: Aickin
Role: Argus Actor: Reeve
Role: Tallboy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Notary Actor: Burton
Role: Alcade Actor: Chapman
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Edwin
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister.

Afterpiece Title: The Portrait

Performance Comment: Leander-Davies; Pantaloon-Reeve; Columbine-Mrs Iliff; Isabella-Miss George.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Davies
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Reeve
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Iliff
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss George.

Entertainment: Imitations End: Theatrical Imitations Serious, Comic, Vocal, and Rhetorical,-Rees; Duologue End afterpiece: Hobby@Horses Describing the Statesman's Hobby, the Ladies' Hobby, the Lawyer's Hobby, the Physician's Hobby, the Manager's Hobby, and R. Palmer's own Hobby,-R. Palmer, Iliff

Performance Comment: Palmer's own Hobby,-R. Palmer, Iliff.
Cast
Role: almer's own Hobby, Actor: R. Palmer, Iliff.

2
06 June 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer, Russell & Dowton. 1st piece [1st time; B 1, by Edward Henry Iliff. The title-page has "by Edmund Spenser, Ynger." On his copy, now in Huntington Library, J. P. Kemble has written, "Iliffe [sic] is the real Name of the Authour"; he has made a similar notation on the playbill]: Founded on the 17th Number of The Spectator. 3rd piece [1st time; MF 1. Larpent MS 1219; not published. The characters are all taken from previous plays by John O'Keeffe, as follows: Sadboy (The Young Quaker); Signor Arionelli and Bowkitt (The Son-in-Law); Motley (The Dead Alive); Tully (The London Hermit); Lingo and Cowslip (The Agreeable Surprise); Ephraim Smooth (Wild Oats); Nipperkin (Sprigs of Laurel); Jemmy Jumps and Betty Blackberry (The Farmer); Mrs Casey (Fontainbleau)]: Written by Mr O'Keeffe. Times, 4 June: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 2, Queen's-row, Pimlico; of Russell, No. 19, Martlet-court, Bow-street; of Dowton, No. 5, Strand-lane, Surry-street, Strand. Receipts: #413 11s. 6d. (76.17.6; 37.7.0; 1.0.0 tickets: 298.7.0) (charge: #215 10s. 5d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Ugly Club

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Russell, Holland, Wewitzer, Wathen, Dignum, Hollingsworth, Dowton, R. Palmer, Maddocks, Mrs Walcot, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bland.Cast from text (George Cawthorn, 1798): Tonnage-Palmer; Diaphanous-Russell; Spondee-Holland; Hugh Goblin-Wewitzer; Crank-Wathen; Limp-Dignum; Crasis-Hollingsworth; Shin-Dowton; Gibbous-R. Palmer; Landlork-Maddocks; Nell Trot-Mrs Walcot; Luce-Miss Tidswell; Miss Mary-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Tonnage Actor: Palmer
Role: Diaphanous Actor: Russell
Role: Spondee Actor: Holland
Role: Hugh Goblin Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Crank Actor: Wathen
Role: Limp Actor: Dignum
Role: Crasis Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Shin Actor: Dowton
Role: Gibbous Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Landlork Actor: Maddocks
Role: Nell Trot Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Luce Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Mary Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Castle-Spectre

Performance Comment: As17980219, but Percy-Russell in place of Kemble; Muley-Caulfield of Davis.
Cast
Role: Percy Actor: Russell in place of Kemble
Role: Muley Actor: Caulfield of Davis.
Role: Fustian Actor: Caulfield.
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hokensloken Actor: Caulfield in place of Wewitzer.
Role: A Salt Eel for Mynheer Actor:
Role: Mr Cockney Actor: Suett
Role: Ben Bowsprit Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Billy Buckram Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Donald Campbell Actor: Dignum
Role: Boatswain Actor: Sedgwick
Role: O'Thunder Actor: Davis
Role: Chimney@Sweeper Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Boatman Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sailors Actor: Trueman, Wentworth, Evans
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Mrs Cockney Actor: Mrs Walcot
Role: Mrs Buckram Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Soufrance Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bazil Actor: Maddocks
Role: Page Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wentworth
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Mellon.

Afterpiece Title: A Nosegay of Weeds; or, Old Servants in New Places

Performance Comment: Sadboy-Palmer; Signor Arionelli-Miss DeCamp; Motley-Hollingsworth; Tully-R. Palmer; Lingo-Dowton; Ephraim Smooth-Wewitzer; Nipperkin-Wathen; Jemmy Jumps-Russell; Bowkitt-Bannister Jun.; Mrs Casey-Mrs Sparks; Betty Blackberry-Miss Mellon; Cowslip-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Sadboy Actor: Palmer
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Motley Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Tully Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lingo Actor: Dowton
Role: Ephraim Smooth Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Nipperkin Actor: Wathen
Role: Jemmy Jumps Actor: Russell
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Casey Actor: Mrs Sparks
Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Bland.

3
05 May 1760 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith. Receipts: #32 7s. 6d. in cash. Charges #64 5s. Deficit to each #10 4s. 2d. covered by income from tickets: Marten #80 1s. (Boxes 55; Pit 306; Gallery 204); Anderson #56 12s. (Boxes 21; Pit 280; Gallery 92); R. Smith #57 15s. (Boxes 30; Pit 208; Gallery 192). Total income #226 15s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry V

Performance Comment: As17591228, but Gower-Anderson; Scroop-R. Smith; Williams-Barrington; Burgundy-Bennet; Dauphin-Davis; Bardolph-Marten; Isabel-Mrs Stephens; Earl of Cambridge-Wignell; Gray-Redman; Jemmy-Dunstall; Nym-Costollo; Chorus-_.
Cast
Role: Gower Actor: Anderson
Role: Scroop Actor: R. Smith
Role: Williams Actor: Barrington
Role: Burgundy Actor: Bennet
Role: Dauphin Actor: Davis
Role: Bardolph Actor: Marten
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Earl of Cambridge Actor: Wignell
Role: Gray Actor: Redman
Role: Jemmy Actor: Dunstall
Role: Nym Actor: Costollo
Role: King Henry Actor: Smith
Role: Exeter Actor: Ridout
Role: Fluellin Actor: Shuter
Role: Canterbury Actor: Sparks
Role: Pistol Actor: Dyer
Role: King of France Actor: Gibson
Role: Constable Actor: Clarke
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Chorus Actor: Ryan.

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Performance Comment: As17590928.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Perry
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter.

Dance: II: The Drunken Peasant-Miles; Clown-Bennet; III: The Fingalian Dance, as17591102; End: The Lamp Lighters, as17600318

4
08 May 1769 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Gardner and R. Smith. Charges #66 10s. Deficit to actors #15 7s. covered by income from tickets: Gardner #39 13s. (Box 44; Pit 105; Gallery 129); R. Smith #67 8s. (Box 28; Pit 268; Gallery 202). Rec'd from Mrs Trott and Symmonds their 1!2 value of tickets 6th Inst. (Account Book). Receipts: #51 3s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: As17690425 but Philario-Morris; Arviragus-R. Smith; Imogen-Mrs Bulkley, 1st time.
Cast
Role: Philario Actor: Morris
Role: Arviragus Actor: R. Smith
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Bulkley, 1st time.
Role: Caius Lucius Actor: Mahon.
Role: Leonatus Actor: Powell
Role: Iachimo Actor: Smith
Role: Pisanio Actor: Hull
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Gibson
Role: Cloten Actor: Yates
Role: Bellarius Actor: Clarke
Role: Guiderius Actor: Bensley
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: With a Masquerade Scene Actor: incident to the Play and
Role: Singing Actor: Mrs Thompson.

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Performance Comment: As17690415 but Termagant-Mrs Gardner; Harriet-_.
Cast
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs DuBellamy.
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Barber Actor: Woodward
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter
Role: Rhodope Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Gawky Actor: Quick
Role: Nymph Actor: _. u§™cg A+A New Occasional Interlude: The Royal Garland.
Role: Mrs Mattocks Genius of England Actor: Mahon
Role: Old Shepherd Actor: Barnshaw
Role: Young Shepherd Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Calliope Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Young Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: to conclude with a Grand Ballet Actor: Fishar, Sga Manesiere
Role: Chorusses of Shepherds and Shepherdesses Actor: .
Role: Orpheus Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Drudge Actor: Morgan
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Banks
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Copin
Role: Dwarf Actor: Miss Ford
Role: Rural Swain Actor: Arnauld
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Baker.

Dance: III: The Merry Sailors, as17680920

Cast
Role: The Merry Sailors Actor: Aldridge.

5
18 October 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Afterpiece in 3 acts, altered from Garrick's original 5 acts by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.] The Music composed by Dibdin. With New Dresses. The Scenes, Machines, &c. invented by DeLoutherbourg. The Christmas Tale reduced to three Acts (by R. B. Sheridan esq.) was performed for the first time as a Farce--was received with very great Applause--it is too long, and must be shortened (Hopkins Diary). Public Advertiser, 22 Oct. 1776: This Day at Four o'Clock will be published A Christmas Tale (1s.) [For Baker see 28 Sept.] Receipts: #241 14s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Hypocrite

Performance Comment: Doctor Cantwell-Moody; Sir John Lambert-Packer; Seyward-Brereton; Col. Lambert-Jefferson; Maw@Worm-A Young Gentleman (3rd appearance upon any stage [Baker]); Darnley-Bensley; Lady Lambert-Miss Sherry; Old Lady Lambert-Mrs Bradshaw; Charlotte-Mrs Abington (1st appearance this season).
Cast
Role: Doctor Cantwell Actor: Moody
Role: Sir John Lambert Actor: Packer
Role: Seyward Actor: Brereton
Role: Lambert Actor: Jefferson
Role: Maw@Worm Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Darnley Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Lambert Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Old Lady Lambert Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Abington

Afterpiece Title: A ChristmasTale

Performance Comment: Floridor-Vernon; Bonoro-Bannister; Faladel-Parsons; Nigromant-Legg; Tycho-Dodd; Robinette-Mrs Wrighten; Camilla-Mrs Baddeley; The Other Characters-Hurst, Burton, Lamash, R. Palmer, Wright, Fawcett, Kear, Master Pulley, Miss Platt, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt, Edition of 1776 (T. Becket) specifies: Radel-Lamash; Messengers-R. Palmer, Master Pulley; Good and Evil Spirits, in various characters-Hurst, Burton, Wright, Carpenter, Miss Platt, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Bradshaw; Account-Book adds: Chorus Singers-Follett, Chaplin, Reynoldson, Webbe, Mrs J. Smith, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Pitt, Miss Abrams, Miss Boyd.
Cast
Role: Floridor Actor: Vernon
Role: Bonoro Actor: Bannister
Role: Faladel Actor: Parsons
Role: Nigromant Actor: Legg
Role: Tycho Actor: Dodd
Role: Robinette Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Camilla Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: The Other Characters Actor: Hurst, Burton, Lamash, R. Palmer, Wright, Fawcett, Kear, Master Pulley, Miss Platt, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt, Edition of 1776
Role: Radel Actor: Lamash
Role: Messengers Actor: R. Palmer, Master Pulley
Role: in various characters Actor: Hurst, Burton, Wright, Carpenter, Miss Platt, Mrs Scott, Miss Jarratt, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Account Actor: Book adds: Chorus Singers-Follett, Chaplin, Reynoldson, Webbe, Mrs J. Smith, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Pitt, Miss Abrams, Miss Boyd.
Role: Chorus Singers Actor: Follett, Chaplin, Reynoldson, Webbe, Mrs J. Smith, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Pitt, Miss Abrams, Miss Boyd.

6
03 February 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill retains Dodd, but he "having lost his Father, an apology was made for R. Palmer's playing his character in the Critic; and though the apology was a very handsome one, it is but justice to say it was unnecessary, R. Palmer acquitting himself in such a manner as did him infinite credit" (Morning Chronicle, 4 Feb.).] Receipts: #186 8s. (151.1; 33.19; 1.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Hypocrite

Performance Comment: As17791111.
Cast
Role: Doctor Cantwell Actor: Moody
Role: Sir John Lambert Actor: Packer
Role: Seyward Actor: Brereton
Role: Colonel Lambert Actor: Palmer
Role: Maw@worm Actor: Holcroft
Role: Darnley Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Lambert Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Old Lady Lambert Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: As17800118, but Dangle-R. Palmer in place of Dodd.
Cast
Role: Dangle Actor: R. Palmer in place of Dodd.
Role: Puff Actor: King in place of Palmer
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer in place of Brereton.
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Palmer, Dodd, Brereton, Parsons, Baddeley, Mrs Hopkins
Role: Principal Tragedians Actor: Farren, Waldron, Burton, Packer, Lamash, Bannister Jun., Mrs Davenett, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Pope. Cast adjusted from text
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Farren
Role: Sir Christopher Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Lamash
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Justice's Lady Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Confidante Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

7
13 July 1780 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill retains Wood, but "As soon as the play was finished, Palmer stepped forward, and...informed the Audience that Wood was taken suddenly and dangerously ill, but in order to prevent the Company from being disappointed of the farce, R. Palmer had undertaken to perform the character of Bouquet at a few hours notice. After the usual Musick the farce commenced, and it is but justice to R. Palmer to declare that he acquitted himself much to his own credit and entirely to the satisfaction of the audience" (Morning Chronicle, 14 July).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Separate Maintenance

Performance Comment: As17800613.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Palmer, Bannister Jun., Aickin, Gardner, Stevens, Kenny, Barrett, Edwin, Wilson, Mrs Webb, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Poussin, Miss Wood, Mrs Lefevre, Miss Hale, Miss Twist, Mrs Cuyler, Miss Farren. Cast adjusted from Gazetteer, 1 Sept. 1779: Leveret-Palmer
Role: Leveret Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Newbery Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Touchwood Actor: Aickin
Role: Fraction Actor: Gardner
Role: Minim Actor: Edwin
Role: Lord Oldcastle Actor: Wilson
Role: Lady Oldcastle Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Miss English Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Mrs Frankly Actor: Mrs Lloyd
Role: Lady Didapper Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Grace Actor: Miss Wood
Role: Mrs Fustian Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Mrs Revel Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lady Newbery Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: Stevens, Kenny, Barrett, Miss Hale, Miss Twist.

Afterpiece Title: The Son-in-law

Performance Comment: As17800613 but Bouquet-R. Palmer in place of Woods.
Cast
Role: Bouquet Actor: R. Palmer in place of Woods.
Role: Characters Actor: Wilson, Edwin, Wood, Baddeley, Lamash, Barrett, Stevens, Kenny, Bannister, Mrs Lefevre, Miss Harper. Cast adjusted from Public Advertiser, 17 Aug. 1779, and playbill of 29 June 1786: Cranky-Wilson
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Kenny.

8
03 May 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Suett and R. Palmer. Public Advertiser, 30 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Suett, No. 230, High Holbourn, and of R. Palmer, No. 3, Cecil Street, Strand. Afterpiece: Not acted these 20 years [not acted since 4 Nov. 1762]. Receipts: #227 18s. (29/18/0; 31/14/6; 0/5/6; tickets: 166/0/0) (charge: #107 0s. 9d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: Sir Andrew Ague-cheek-Dodd; Sir Toby Belch-Palmer; Orsino-Brereton; Sebastian-Bannister Jun.; Fabian-R. Palmer; Antonio-Wrighten; Clown (with the original Epilogue Song)-Parsons; Malvolio-Bensley; Viola-Mrs Bulkley; Maria-Mrs Brereton; Olivia (with songs)-Miss Phillips (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Sir Andrew Ague Actor: cheek-Dodd
Role: cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Palmer
Role: Orsino Actor: Brereton
Role: Sebastian Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Malvolio Actor: Bensley
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Phillips

Afterpiece Title: A Pasticcio

Performance Comment: Scene I. A favourite Catch and Glee by Suett, Williames, Barrymore. Scene II. A favourite song by Miss George. Scene III. As Scene III, 26 Apr. Scene IV. Gramachree Molly by Miss Phillips. To conclude with The Sportsmen's Return, as17840311athi .
Cast
Role: : Sir Richard Evergreen Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Hartwell Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sam Actor: Burton
Role: Tinsel Actor: Dodd
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Dorothy Evergreen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Phillips.

Afterpiece Title: Duke and No Duke

Performance Comment: Trappolin (an Usurper transformed by Magic to the Duke of Florence)-Palmer; Brunetto (Prince of Savoy)-R. Palmer; Barbarino and Alberto (Lords and Counsellors to the Duke)-Wilson and Phillimore; Officer-Spencer; Captain of the Guards-Alfred; Count Gulcardi (under the Character of Magosa Magician)-Wrighten; Puritan-Suett; Mason-Fawcett; Whip (the Coachman)-Chaplin; Jailer-Kenny; Supernatural Agents, Attendants upon Trappolin: Eo-Master Whitty; Meo-Master Purser; and Little Fred-Master J. Whitty; Lavinio (the Grand Duke of Tuscany)-Staunton; Officer's Widow-Mrs Love; Old Woman-Mrs Booth; Flametta (Mistress to Trappolin)-Miss Barnes; Prudentia (sister to the Duke)-Miss Tidswell; Isabella (Duchess of Tuscany)-Mrs Hedges .
Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Palmer
Role: Brunetto Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Barbarino and Alberto Actor: Wilson and Phillimore
Role: Officer Actor: Spencer
Role: Captain of the Guards Actor: Alfred
Role: Count Gulcardi Actor: Wrighten
Role: Puritan Actor: Suett
Role: Mason Actor: Fawcett
Role: Whip Actor: Chaplin
Role: Jailer Actor: Kenny
Role: Eo Actor: Master Whitty
Role: Meo Actor: Master Purser
Role: and Little Fred Actor: Master J. Whitty
Role: Lavinio Actor: Staunton
Role: Officer's Widow Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Flametta Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Prudentia Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Hedges

9
20 April 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Suett and R. Palmer. Public Advertiser, 19 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Suett, No. 14, Broad-street, Bloomsbury; of R. Palmer, No. 23, Cecil-street, Strand. 1st piece: Never performed there. 3rd piece: Never acted there. Receipts: #247 13s. 6d. (40/15/0; 19/1/0; 0/13/6; tickets: 187/4/0) (charge: #106 4s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Manager In Distress

Performance Comment: Bustleton-Palmer; Manager-Aickin; Easy-R. Palmer; Gentleman-Bannister Jun .
Cast
Role: Bustleton Actor: Palmer
Role: Manager Actor: Aickin
Role: Easy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gentleman Actor: Bannister Jun

Afterpiece Title: The Way of the World

Performance Comment: Mirable-Smith; Fainall-Bensley; Sir Wilful Witwou'd-Suett; Petulant-Baddeley; Waitwell-Parsons; Witwou'd-King; Lady Wishfort-Mrs Hopkins; Marwood-Miss E. Kemble; Mrs Fainall-Mrs Wilson; Foible-Miss Pope; Millamant-Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: Mirable Actor: Smith
Role: Fainall Actor: Bensley
Role: Sir Wilful Witwou'd Actor: Suett
Role: Petulant Actor: Baddeley
Role: Waitwell Actor: Parsons
Role: Witwou'd Actor: King
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Marwood Actor: Miss E. Kemble
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Foible Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Millamant Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: The Taylors

Performance Comment: Master Taylors: Francisco-Parsons; Campbello-Wrighten; Pearcey-Waldron. Flints: Abrahamides (the Chief)-Palmer; Isaacos-R. Palmer; Bartholomeus-Staunton; Humphryminos-Wright; Jackides-Phillimore; Barnardo-Williames. Dungs: Zachariades-Fawcett; Timotheus-Chapman; Hogglestonon-Wilson; Christophorides-Spencer; Taylors' Ladies-Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes, Mrs Wrighten .
Cast
Role: : Francisco Actor: Parsons
Role: Campbello Actor: Wrighten
Role: Pearcey Actor: Waldron. Flints: Abrahamides
Role: Abrahamides Actor: Palmer
Role: Isaacos Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bartholomeus Actor: Staunton
Role: Humphryminos Actor: Wright
Role: Jackides Actor: Phillimore
Role: Barnardo Actor: Williames. Dungs: Zachariades-Fawcett
Role: Zachariades Actor: Fawcett
Role: Timotheus Actor: Chapman
Role: Hogglestonon Actor: Wilson
Role: Christophorides Actor: Spencer
Role: Taylors' Ladies Actor: Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Miss Barnes, Mrs Wrighten

10
01 May 1786 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Suett and R. Palmer. Morning Herald, 25 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Suett at Richardson's, Stationer, Orange-street, Bloomsbury; of R. Palmer, No. 9, Duke-street, Bloomsbury. Receipts: #307 5s. (65/3/0; 21/6/6; 5/17/6; tickets: 214/18/0) (charge: #105 19s. 7d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: As17851111 .
Cast
Role: Sir Andrew Ague Actor: cheek-Dodd
Role: cheek Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Palmer
Role: Orsino Actor: Staunton
Role: Sebastian Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fabian Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Antonio Actor: Wrighten
Role: Clown Actor: Suett
Role: Malvolio Actor: Bensley
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Crouch

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17851006, but Lord Minikin-R. Palmer .
Cast
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: R. Palmer

11
07 May 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. 1st, 2nd and 3rd pieces: Never performed there. By Permission of G. Colman, Esq. [owner of the copyrights]. Public Advertiser, 30 Apr.: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 14, East Place, Lambeth. Receipts: #144 17s. (43.5; 18.13; 0.14; tickets: 82.5) (charge: #105 9s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing

Performance Comment: Sir Credule-Parsons; Sceptic-Baddeley; Captain Nightshade-R. Palmer; Simon-Bannister Jun.; Kitty-Mrs Cuyler; Diana-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Parsons
Role: Sceptic Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Simon Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Collins.

Afterpiece Title: Tit for Tat

Performance Comment: Villamour-Palmer; Old Meanwell-Packer; Young Meanwell-Whitfield; Servant-Lyons; Skipwell-R. Palmer; Letty-Miss Pope; Florinda-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Meanwell Actor: Packer
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Whitfield
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Florinda Actor: Miss Farren.

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail

Performance Comment: Current-Palmer; Padlock-Suett; Almandine-Mrs Cuyler; Finette-Mrs Wilson.
Cast
Role: Current Actor: Palmer
Role: Padlock Actor: Suett
Role: Almandine Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Finette Actor: Mrs Wilson.

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: As17880425.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Kemble.

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14 May 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. 2nd piece [1st time; INT I(?), author unknown; not in Larpent MS; not published]. Public Advertiser, 12 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 14, East Place, Lambeth. Receipts: #302 (104.8.0; 18.16.6; 1.6.6; tickets: 177.9.0) (charge: #106 17s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Performance Comment: Mr Strickland-Bensley; Frankly-Wroughton; Bellamy-Barrymore; Ranger-Palmer (the only time he will appear this season); Jack Meggot-R. Palmer; Mrs Strickland-Mrs Kemble; Clarinda-Miss Farren; Jacintha-Mrs Goodall; Lucetta-Mrs Wilson; Landlady-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Mr Strickland Actor: Bensley
Role: Frankly Actor: Wroughton
Role: Bellamy Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ranger Actor: Palmer
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mrs Strickland Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth.

Afterpiece Title: The Buck's Lodge

Performance Comment: Most Noble Grand-R. Palmer; Senior Vice Grand-Bannister Jun.; Junior Vice Grand-Suett; Noble Bucks-Barrymore, Dignum, Sedgwick, Williames, Haymes, Danby; Secretary-Benson; Brothers-Phillimore, Hollingsworth, Banks, Burton, Fawcett, Lyons, Maddocks, Webb.
Cast
Role: Most Noble Grand Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Senior Vice Grand Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Junior Vice Grand Actor: Suett
Role: Noble Bucks Actor: Barrymore, Dignum, Sedgwick, Williames, Haymes, Danby
Role: Secretary Actor: Benson
Role: Brothers Actor: Phillimore, Hollingsworth, Banks, Burton, Fawcett, Lyons, Maddocks, Webb.

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: Sir James Elliot-R. Palmer; Old Wilding-Aickin; Young Wilding-Palmer; Papillion-Burton; Miss Grantham-Mrs Kemble; Miss Godfrey-Miss Barnes; Kitty-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Sir James Elliot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Aickin
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Burton
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Tidswell.

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12 May 1791 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. The Public is respecfully inform'd that the Prelude of The Hop formerly advertised for Mr Palmer's Benefit is on a very particular account withdrawn from the Theatre. Oracle, 7 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 14, East Place, Lambeth. Receipts: #292 5s. 6d. (77.13.0; 30.15.6; 2.6.0; tickets: 181.11.0) (charge: #117 0s. 7d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: As17900916.
Cast
Role: Sir Clement Flint Actor: Bensley
Role: Clifford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Palmer
Role: Alscrip Actor: Suett
Role: Chignon Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Whitfield
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Mr Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Lady Emily Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Mrs Williames.

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Performance Comment: As17901209.
Cast
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: Robin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: Alfred
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Nelly Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Grandmother Actor: Mrs Booth.

Entertainment: Monologue. End: The Picture of a Play@House, or, Bucks have at ye all-R. Palmer

Performance Comment: End: The Picture of a Play@House, or, Bucks have at ye all-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Bucks have at ye all Actor: R. Palmer.

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31 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. Morning Herald, 30 July: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 8, Marlborough Place, Kennington

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: As17920703 but Mate-Cubitt; Planters-_Burton, Johnson; Patty (1st time)-Mrs Taylor.
Cast
Role: Mate Actor: Cubitt
Role: Planters Actor: _Burton, Johnson
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Inkle Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Wilson
Role: Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Campley Actor: Davies
Role: Trudge Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sailors Actor: Ledger, Abbott
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Wowski Actor: Mrs Bland

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

Performance Comment: As17920724 but Sheepface-R. Palmer (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Sheepface Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Powell.
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Miss Menage.
Role: Marquis of Montague Actor: Evatt
Role: Duke of Somerset Actor: Bland
Role: Egbert Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: La Varenne Actor: Williamson
Role: Gondibert Actor: Palmer
Role: Barton Actor: Aickin
Role: Gregory Gubbins Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fool Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Corporal Actor: Baddeley
Role: Drummer Actor: Edwin
Role: Fifer Actor: Barrett
Role: Rasher Actor: Burton
Role: Robbers Actor: Bannister, Davies, Cubitt
Role: Villagers Actor: Mrs Bannister, Mrs Bland, Mrs Masters, Mrs Taylor, Mrs Powell, Miss Hale, Mrs Edwin
Role: Queen Margaret Actor: Mrs Whitlock
Role: Adeline Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Taylor.
Role: Scout Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Snarl Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Farley
Role: Justice Mittimus Actor: Usher
Role: Mrs Scout Actor: Mrs Webb

15
29 May 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer. 2nd piece [1st time; SAT 1, by John Peter Roberdeau. Larpent MS 1080; not published]. "This piece found the audience in so ill a humour that it was soon put an end to by a general condemnation of it" (European Magazine, June 1795, p. 414). [3rd piece: Prologue by the elder George Colman.] Morning Chronicle, 20 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 28, Eaton-street, Pimlico. Receipts: #334 17s. 6d. (111.17.0; 44.10.0; 23.19.0; tickets: 154.11.6) (charge: #212 1s. 7d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: Sir Harry Wildair (for this night only)-Mrs Jordan (1st appearance in that character these four years); Col. Standard-Wroughton; Vizard-Whitfield; Alderman Smuggler-Waldron; Clincher-Bannister Jun.; Clincher Jun.-Suett; Dicky-Burton; Tom Errand-Hollingsworth; Lady Lurewell-Mrs Powell; Lady Darling-Mrs Booth; Angelica-Miss Collins; Parley-Miss Tidswell; Errand's Wife-Mrs Heard.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Wildair Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Standard Actor: Wroughton
Role: Vizard Actor: Whitfield
Role: Alderman Smuggler Actor: Waldron
Role: Clincher Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Clincher Jun. Actor: Suett
Role: Dicky Actor: Burton
Role: Tom Errand Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Parley Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Errand's Wife Actor: Mrs Heard.

Afterpiece Title: Saint Andrew's Festival; or, The Game at Goff

Performance Comment: Characters-R. Palmer, Caulfield, Sedgwick, Hollingsworth, Suett, Bannister, Dignum, Master Welsh, Bew (1st appearance), Mrs Bland, Miss Leak. [Larpent MS lists the parts: Sir Donald MacDonald, Sir Phelim O'Quiz, Captain Jamison, Luke Lot, Moses Mangoe, Ostler, Servant, Lady Minus Minikin, Patie Tweedie.]Larpent MS lists the parts: Sir Donald MacDonald, Sir Phelim O'Quiz, Captain Jamison, Luke Lot, Moses Mangoe, Ostler, Servant, Lady Minus Minikin, Patie Tweedie.]
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: R. Palmer, Caulfield, Sedgwick, Hollingsworth, Suett, Bannister, Dignum, Master Welsh, Bew

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17950209, but added to Sir John Trotley: the original Prologue-King.
Cast
Role: the original Prologue Actor: King.
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Tivy Actor: Barrymore
Role: Jessamy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Davy Actor: Suett
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Tidswell.

16
02 June 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Palmer and Russell. [Palmer's 1st recorded appearance as Hamlet was at Canterbury, 16 Feb. 1780.] Morning Herald, 31 May: Tickets to be had of R. Palmer, No. 28, Eaton-street, Pimlico; of Russell, No. 250, High Holborn. Receipts: #157 18s. (110.16; 43.10.6; 1.19.0; tickets: none listed; odd money: 1.12.6) (charge: #212 3s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17960527, but Hamlet-Palmer (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Ghost of Hamlet's Father-Aickin (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Palmer
Role: Ghost of Hamlet's Father Actor: Aickin
Role: Gertrude Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Osric Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Ghost of Hamlet's father Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudius Actor: Packer
Role: Polonius Actor: Dodd
Role: Horatio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Laertes Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Rosencrantz Actor: Caulfield
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Trueman
Role: Osrick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Marcellus Actor: Benson
Role: Bernardo Actor: Phillimore
Role: Players Actor: Maddocks, Hollingsworth
Role: 1st Grave@digger Actor: King
Role: 2nd Grave@digger Actor: Burton
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: in which she will introduce an additional Air Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Actress Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Performance Comment: As17960530, but Antonio (1st time)-Russell; Page (1st time)-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Russell
Role: Page Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Palmer.
Role: Figaro Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bazil Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Will Steady Actor: Wathen.
Role: Tobine Actor: Palmer
Role: Tabby Actor: Aickin
Role: Dr Truby Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bolus Actor: Maddocks
Role: Wingrave Actor: Suett
Role: Catchpenny Actor: Wathen
Role: Ranter Actor: Bannister
Role: Squib Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bounce Actor: Russell
Role: Juggins Actor: Burton
Role: Mrs Grogram Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Nancy Lovell Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Mellon.
Role: Woodly Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Soufrance Actor: Wewitzer.
Role: Sir Matthew Medley Actor: Maddocks
Role: Vapour Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gossip Actor: Suett
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Florella Actor: Sga Storace.

Entertainment: Monologue. End: A Picture of a Play House; or, Bucks have at ye all-R. Palmer

Performance Comment: End: A Picture of a Play House; or, Bucks have at ye all-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Bucks have at ye all Actor: R. Palmer.

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08 May 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 1st piece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Text 1st published in his Posthumous Dramatic Works, Vol. II (G. and W. Nicol, 1813); it assigns no parts, but adds George Ivey and David Duncan, acted by Caulfield and Packer. Genest erroneously assigns Sir Adam to Wewitzer and Beau Tiffany to R. Palmer. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (True Briton, 9 May). Songs by Michael Kelly, in Act I harmonized by Sir William Parsons.] True Briton, 25 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 65, Gower-street, Bedford-square. Receipts: #581 15s. (294.18.6; 72.7.0; 3.17.6; tickets: 210.12.0) (charge: #213 6s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Last Of The Family

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Dowton, Wewitzer, Bannister Jun., C. Kemble, R. Palmer, Suett, Caulfield, Packer, Miss Pope, Mrs Jordan, Miss Tidswell. [Cast from Monthly Visitor, May 1797, p. 450, and suggested by Genest, VII, 293: Sir John Manfred-Dowton; Sir Adam ap Origen-Bannister Jun.; Squire Abel-Wewitzer; Peregrine-C. Kemble; Beau Tiffany-Suett; Ned Flexible-R. Palmer; Lady Manfred-Miss Pope; Letitia Manfred-Mrs Jordan; Lucy-Miss Tidswell; unassigned-Caulfield, Packer; [but see below. Address [as Prologue]-Bannister Jun. (in the character of Sheva) [in The Jew]; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Sir John Manfred Actor: Dowton
Role: Sir Adam ap Origen Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Squire Abel Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peregrine Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Beau Tiffany Actor: Suett
Role: Ned Flexible Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Manfred Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Letitia Manfred Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: unassigned Actor: Caulfield, Packer
Role: as Prologue] Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: Sylvester Daggerwood

Performance Comment: As17970221, but Servant-_.
Cast
Role: Josephine Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
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: Ms Roffey, Ms Maddocks, Ms Arne, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Menage
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: Campbell
Role: Tamuri Actor: Male
Role: Camazin Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Horde Actor: Wentworth, Maddocks, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett
Role: Servant Actor: Trueman.

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: As17970216.
Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
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: Ms Roffey, Ms Maddocks, Ms Arne, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Menage
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: Campbell
Role: Tamuri Actor: Male
Role: Camazin Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Horde Actor: Wentworth, Maddocks, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.

Song: In I: The Song [Blest were the hours], Song incidental to the Epilogue-Mrs Jordan

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28 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit R. Williams. Mainpiece: Not Acted these Twenty Years. On this day the Lord Mayor and the Court of Aldermen of the City presented a petition to the King seeking the suppression of the theatre in Goodman's Fields. Thomas Odell, Master of the Theatre, also appeared before His Majesty and sought royal leave to continue acting.--See Grub St. Journal, 7 May, for a summary of the events, but see also Weekly Journal or British Gazetteer and London Journal, 2 May

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man's Bewitch'd; Or, The Devil To Do About Her

Performance Comment: Faithful-Giffard; Captain Constant-W. Williams; Lovely-Huddy; Manage-W. Giffard; Trusty-Bardin; Sir David Watchum-Penkethman; Clinch-Collet; Roger-R. Williams; Slouch-Pearce; Old Constant-Mynns; Squire Num-W. Bullock; Belinda-Mrs Haughton; Laura-Mrs Seal; Maria-Mrs Mountfort; Dorothy-Mrs Palmer; Lucy-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Faithful Actor: Giffard
Role: Captain Constant Actor: W. Williams
Role: Lovely Actor: Huddy
Role: Manage Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Trusty Actor: Bardin
Role: Sir David Watchum Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clinch Actor: Collet
Role: Roger Actor: R. Williams
Role: Slouch Actor: Pearce
Role: Old Constant Actor: Mynns
Role: Squire Num Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Turn'd Dancing-Master

Performance Comment: As17300416 but Harlequin-Dukes.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dukes.
Role: Peasants Actor: Sandham, Bardin
Role: Visiting Ladies Actor: Mrs Mountfort, Miss Thornowets
Role: Peasant Women Actor: Miss Sandham, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Palmer.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Highlander Actor: Burny
Role: Pierrot Actor: Eaton

Dance: TThe White Joke (new)-Eaton

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08 May 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit R. Wetherilt and Excell

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon

Performance Comment: As17301006, but Phoebus-_; Gripus-_; Tranio-_; Polydas-_; Bromia-_.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Wilks
Role: Amphitryon Actor: Mills
Role: Mercury Actor: Shepard
Role: Phoebus Actor: Watson
Role: Sosia Actor: Harper
Role: Gripus Actor: Griffin
Role: Tranio Actor: Roberts
Role: Polydas Actor: Oates
Role: Alcmena Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Phaedra Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Bromia Actor: Mrs Wetherilt.

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: See17310315 but Timothy-R. Wetherilt; Peter Nettle-Cibber Jr.
Cast
Role: 7310315 but Timothy Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Peter Nettle Actor: Cibber Jr.

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15 May 1754 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Bennett, Reed, R. Smith. No Building on Stage. [The usual notice about fraudulent tickets.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Dyer; Aimwell-Ridout; Scrub-Collins; Sullen-Dunstall; Boniface-Marten; Foigard-Barrington; Sir Charles-R. Smith; Dorinda-Mrs Chambers, 1st appearance that stage; Gibbett-Bennet; Gipsey-Miss Young; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Bambridge; Cherry-Mrs Baker; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Dyer
Role: Aimwell Actor: Ridout
Role: Scrub Actor: Collins
Role: Sullen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Boniface Actor: Marten
Role: Foigard Actor: Barrington
Role: Sir Charles Actor: R. Smith
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Chambers, 1st appearance that stage
Role: Gibbett Actor: Bennet
Role: Gipsey Actor: Miss Young
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

Performance Comment: As17540513.
Cast
Role: Fanfaron Actor: Holtom.
Role: Jeremy Actor: R. Smith
Role: Loveless Actor: Lowe
Role: Gripe Actor: Collins
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Young
Role: Phelim O'Blunder Actor: Barrington.

Song: I: No Never-Lowe, Mrs Chambers; III: Song-Mrs Chambers

Dance: V: Dutch Dance, as17531018

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09 May 1755 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Redman, R. Smith, Mrs Griffiths and Miss Ferguson. Tickets delivered out by Hurst, Paddick, Miss Cokayne &c. will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: As17550407 but Lady Grace-Mrs Griffith; James-R. Smith; Poundage-Stoppelaer.
Cast
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Griffith
Role: James Actor: R. Smith
Role: Poundage Actor: Stoppelaer.
Role: Townly Actor: Ryan.
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Copin.
Role: Richard Actor: Shuter
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Role: Manly Actor: Sparks
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Basset Actor: Dyer
Role: Moody Actor: Dunstall
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Ferguson

Afterpiece Title: The Schoolboy

Performance Comment: As17550417 but Young Rakish-Hurst.
Cast
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Hurst.
Role: Schoolboy Actor: Shuter
Role: Major Rakish Actor: Dunstall
Role: Benedict Actor: Holtom
Role: Friendly Actor: White
Role: Tom Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Pitt.

Dance: IItalian Peasants-Granier and Mrs Granier

22
05 May 1756 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Holtom, Miss Young, Miss Ferguson, Mrs Stephens, Miss Helm, and Mr Jona. Tickets deliver'd by Redman, R. Smith, and Jarvis will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17560213, but Caius-Holtham; Rugby-R. Smith; Nym-Hacket.
Cast
Role: Caius Actor: Holtham
Role: Rugby Actor: R. Smith
Role: Nym Actor: Hacket.
Role: Simple Actor: Costollo.
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter
Role: Ford Actor: Ryan
Role: Page Actor: Ridout
Role: Fenton Actor: Gibson
Role: Slender Actor: Bennet
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Arthur
Role: Shallow Actor: Collins
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Robin Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Pistol Actor: Cushing
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignel
Role: Host Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Woffington.

Afterpiece Title: Orpheus and Eurydice

23
02 May 1758 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, and R. Smith. Tickets sold at the Door will not be admitted. [Receipts: missing for rest of season.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: As17571020, but Strut-Wignel; Supple-R. Smith; Bolus-_.
Cast
Role: Strut Actor: Wignel
Role: Supple Actor: R. Smith
Role: Atall Actor: Dyer
Role: Clerimont Actor: Ridout
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dunstall
Role: Old Sir Wilful Actor: Marten
Role: Officer Actor: White
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collins
Role: Bolus Actor: Wignel
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Redman
Role: Finder Actor: Cushing
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Aunt Actor: Miss Davis
Role: Chinawoman Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Situp Actor: Miss Helm
Role: Page Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Careless Actor: Smith
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Performance Comment: As17571208.
Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Shuter
Role: Gayless Actor: Anderson
Role: Guttle Actor: Dunstall
Role: Trippet Actor: Bennet
Role: Dick Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Mrs Trippet Actor: Miss Allen
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Mrs Pitt.

Dance: Drunken Peasants-Miles; Comic Ballet-Guerin, Dumay, Gosly, Miss Dawson, Miss Viviez, Mrs Guerin, Mlle Jansolin

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11 May 1759 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard (by particular desire)-Shuter; King Henry-Ryan; Richmond-Anderson; Stanley-Redman; Norfolk-Gibson; Ratcliff-Bennet; Catesby-Davis; Buckingham-Sparks; Tressel-Dyer; Lord Mayor-Marten; Lieutenant-R. Smith; Oxford-Bencraft; Blunt-Perry; Prince Edward-Miss Mullart; Duke of York-Miss Vallois; Brandon-Wignell; Tyrrel-Dunstall; Forrest-Holtom; Lady Anne-Mrs Vincent; Duchness of York-Mrs Elmy; Queen-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Shuter
Role: King Henry Actor: Ryan
Role: Richmond Actor: Anderson
Role: Stanley Actor: Redman
Role: Norfolk Actor: Gibson
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Catesby Actor: Davis
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Marten
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Smith
Role: Oxford Actor: Bencraft
Role: Blunt Actor: Perry
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Vallois
Role: Brandon Actor: Wignell
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Forrest Actor: Holtom
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchness of York Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17590109, but Jobson-Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Lowe
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: TThe Milkmaid's Holiday, as17590421

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05 May 1762 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith. No Building on Stage. Tickets sold at Doors not admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17611106, but Governor-Anderson; Jaques-Bennet; Don Manuel-Gardner; Sancho-R. Smith; Lawyer-Redman; Page-Miss Valois; Honoria-Mrs Stephens; Priest-Wignel.
Cast
Role: Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Jaques Actor: Bennet
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Gardner
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lawyer Actor: Redman
Role: Page Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Priest Actor: Wignel.
Role: Carlos Actor: Ross
Role: Clodio Actor: Dyer
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Don Charino Actor: Collins
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Shuter
Role: Monsieur Actor: Holtom
Role: Don Duart Actor: Davis
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: As17611009.
Cast
Role: Rovewell Actor: Mattocks
Role: Argus Actor: Collins
Role: Hearty Actor: Redman
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Arethusa Actor: A Young Gentlewoman who never appeared on any stage Miss Miller.

Dance: TThe Taylors, as17620107