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We found 3187 matches on Performance Comments, 980 matches on Roles/Actors, 546 matches on Event Comments, 253 matches on Performance Title, and 18 matches on Author.

1
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</a> 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</a> Actor: Ridout
Role: Fluellin Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Canterbury Actor: Sparks
Role: Pistol Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: King of France Actor: Gibson
Role: Constable Actor: Clarke
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Dyer</a>
Role: Chorus Actor: Ryan.

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

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

2
08 May 1769 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Gardner</a> 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

Cast
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Gardner</a>
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs DuBellamy.
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Barber</a> Actor: Woodward
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Shuter</a>
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</a>
Role: Young Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: to conclude with a Grand Ballet Actor: Fishar</a>, 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</a>
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Baker.

Dance: III: The Merry Sailors, as17680920

Cast
Role: The Merry Sailors Actor: Aldridge.

3
09 May 1763 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith. Mainp1ece: Not acted this Season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Pilgrim-Smith; Roderigo-Clarke; Curio-White; Seberto-Davis; Old Pilgrim-Tindal; Porter-Barrington; Jaques-Lewis; Lopez-Wignel; Mad Priest-Bennet; Mad Taylor-Holtom; Master of Madhouse-Marten; Mad Welchman-Hayes; Mad Scholar-Dyer; Mad Englishman-Dunstall; Governor-Anderson; Drunken Servant-R. Smith; Alonzo-Young; Judge-Redman; Peasant-Weller; Outlaw-Perry; Alphonso-Shuter; Stuttering Cook (this night only)-Woodward; Alinda-Mrs Vincent; Julietta-Mrs Green; In Act IV, the Song Mad Bess set by Purcell-Miss Poitier in character.
Cast
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Smith
Role: Roderigo Actor: Clarke
Role: Curio Actor: White
Role: Seberto Actor: Davis
Role: Old Pilgrim Actor: Tindal
Role: Porter</a> Actor: Barrington
Role: Jaques Actor: Lewis
Role: Lopez Actor: Wignel
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Bennet
Role: Mad Taylor</a> Actor: Holtom
Role: Master of Madhouse Actor: Marten
Role: Mad Welchman Actor: Hayes
Role: Mad Scholar</a> Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Mad Englishman Actor: Dunstall
Role: Governor</a> Actor: Anderson
Role: Drunken Servant Actor: R. Smith
Role: Alonzo Actor: Young
Role: Judge Actor: Redman
Role: Peasant Actor: Weller</a>
Role: Outlaw Actor: Perry
Role: Alphonso Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Stuttering Cook Actor: Woodward
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Julietta Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Purcell Actor: Miss Poitier in character.

Afterpiece Title: The Intriguing Chambermaid

Cast
Role: Oldcastle Actor: Stamper</a>
Role: only Drunken Colonel Actor:
Role: Goodall Actor:
Role: Lettice Actor: Old Castle listed.
Role: Drunken Colonel Actor: Woodward
Role: Lord Pride Actor: Davis
Role: Valentine Actor: Perry
Role: Slap Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Security Actor: Holtom
Role: Mrs Highman Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Helm

Dance: IV: The Jealous Woodcutter</i>, as17621023

4
13 May 1772 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Gardner</a> and R. Smith. Mrs Gardner</a>'s Indisposition preventing her from performing this evening, she hopes she shall be excused by her friends. [She was to have played Catherine in Afterpiece according to advance notice of 4 May.] Charges #64 10s. Deficit to each benefiticiary #15 6s. 6d., cover'd by income from tickets: Gardner, #61 1s. (Box 118; Pit 101; Gallery 164); Smith, #64 19s. (Box 35; Pit 264; Gallery 166). Paid half year's Land Tax for the Theatre due Lady day last, #61 5s.; paid ditto for window lights, #6 10s. 6d.; Paid ditto for House in Bow Passage #2 3s. 9d. and for its window lights 15s. Receipts: #33 17s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17711031, but Shylock-Gardner, 2nd time; Duke-Thompson; Salarino-R. Smith; Salanio-Owenson; Launcelot-Quick.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: Gardner</a>, 2nd time
Role: Duke Actor: Thompson
Role: Salarino Actor: R. Smith
Role: Salanio Actor: Owenson
Role: Launcelot Actor: Quick.
Role: Bassanio Actor: Bensley
Role: Antonio Actor: Clarke
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Portia Actor: Miss Macklin.

Afterpiece Title: Catherine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: As17711217, but Pedro-R. Smith.
Cast
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Smith.
Role: Petruchio Actor: Woodward.
Role: Grumio Actor: Hamilton
Role: Taylor</a> Actor: Quick
Role: Catherine Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: III: Comic Dance, as17711031; IV: A Tambourine, as17720501

5
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</a> Actor: Dyer</a>
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</a>
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disappointment

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</a> Actor: Barrington.

Song: I: No Never</i>-Lowe, Mrs Chambers; III: Song-Mrs Chambers

Dance: V: Dutch Dance, as17531018

6
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</a>
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Role: Manly Actor: Sparks
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur</a>
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Basset Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Moody Actor: Dunstall
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Ferguson

Afterpiece Title: The Schoolboy

Cast
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Hurst.
Role: Schoolboy Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Major Rakish Actor: Dunstall
Role: Benedict Actor: Holtom
Role: Friendly Actor: White
Role: Tom Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Pitt.

Dance: IItalian Peasants-Granier and Mrs Granier

7
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</a>
Role: Ford Actor: Ryan
Role: Page Actor: Ridout
Role: Fenton Actor: Gibson
Role: Slender</a> Actor: Bennet
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Arthur</a>
Role: Shallow Actor: Collins
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
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

8
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</a>
Role: Clerimont Actor: Ridout
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dunstall
Role: Old Sir Wilful Actor: Marten
Role: Officer</a> Actor: White
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collins
Role: Bolus Actor: Wignel
Role: Rhubarb Actor: Redman
Role: Finder</a> 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

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Gayless Actor: Anderson
Role: Guttle Actor: Dunstall
Role: Trippet Actor: Bennet
Role: Dick Actor: Stoppelaer</a>
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

9
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</a>
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</a>
Role: Lord Mayor</a> 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

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

10
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</a> Actor: Anderson
Role: Jaques Actor: Bennet
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lawyer</a> Actor: Redman
Role: Page Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Priest Actor: Wignel.
Role: Carlos Actor: Ross
Role: Clodio Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Don Charino Actor: Collins
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Monsieur</a> Actor: Holtom
Role: Don Duart Actor: Davis
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Dyer</a>
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

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

11
14 May 1764 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Performance Comment: As17631015, but Shoemaker-Anderson; Sir John Friendly-R. Smith; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Green.
Cast
Role: Shoemaker</a> Actor: Anderson
Role: Sir John Friendly Actor: R. Smith
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Foppington Actor: Woodward
Role: Loveless Actor: Smith
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Worthy Actor: Ross
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Marten
Role: Syringe Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Lory Actor: Cushing
Role: Coupler</a> Actor: Hayes
Role: Bull Actor: Lewis
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Elliot.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mattocks
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall

Dance: II: A Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; End: The Dutch Skippers, as17640509

12
07 May 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Anderson; R. Smith, Widow Marten. None admitted behind scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17641030, but Lord Rake-R. Smith; Lady Fanciful-Mrs Bellamy; Belinda-[under her new neme] Mrs Mattocks.under her new neme] Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Lord Rake Actor: R. Smith
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Belinda Actor:
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Woodward
Role: Constant Actor: Ross
Role: Heartfree Actor: Smith
Role: Bully Actor: Beard
Role: Razor</a> Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Cast
Role: Flash Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Biddy Actor: Miss Vincent.
Role: Fribble Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Puff Actor: Dunstall
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: Miss Vincent.

Dance: III: A Hornpipe-Miss Pitt; End of Play: Rural Love, as17641212

13
29 January 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [by Oliver Goldsmith]: Never Perform'd Before. [Quick, mentioned by Genest, does not appear on the playbill. The Edition of 1768 casts Mrs White as Landlady, and Cushing as Butler</i>. It does not include Morris or Morgan, but adds Post@Boy-Quick; Bailiff-R. Smith; Dubardieu-Holtom. (See 1 Feb.) The Theatrical Monitor</i>, No XI (6 Feb.), reviews the mainpiece in a lukewarm, judicial manner.] Receipts: #227 4s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Good Natured Man

Performance Comment: Parts by Powell, Shuter, Woodward, Bensley, Clarke, Dunstall, Morris, Morgan, Cushing, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Green, Mrs White, Mrs Bulkley. Croaker-Shuter; Honeywood-Powell; Lofty-Woodward; Leontine-Bensley; Sir William Honeywood-Clarke; Jarvis-Dunstall; Bailiff-R. Smith; Postboy-Quick; Miss Richland-Mrs Bulkley; Olivia-Mrs Mattocks; Mrs Croaker-Mrs Pitt; Mrs Garnet-Mrs Green (Genest, V, 189);Also Morris, Morgan, Cushing, Mrs White.Also Morris, Morgan, Cushing, Mrs White.
Cast
Role: Croaker</a> Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Honeywood Actor: Powell
Role: Lofty Actor: Woodward
Role: Leontine Actor: Bensley
Role: Sir William Honeywood Actor: Clarke
Role: Jarvis Actor: Dunstall
Role: Bailiff Actor: R. Smith
Role: Postboy Actor: Quick
Role: Miss Richland Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Croaker</a> Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Garnet Actor: Mrs Green
Related Works
Related Work: The Good-Natured Man Author(s): Oliver Goldsmith

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mattocks
Role: Palaemon Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Thompson.

14
08 May 1771 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Smith and Miss Twist

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Brothers

Performance Comment: As17710206, but Phillip-R. Smith; In Act IV: a Minuet-Fishar, Miss Twist.
Cast
Role: Phillip Actor: R. Smith
Role: a Minuet Actor: Fishar</a>, Miss Twist.
Role: Paterson Actor: Lewes
Role: Francis Actor: Thompson.
Role: Young Belfield Actor: Bensley, first time
Role: Lady Dove Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs DuBellamy.
Role: Ironsides Actor: Shuter</a>, first time
Role: Sir Benjamin Actor: Yates
Role: Elder Belfield Actor: Clarke
Role: Philip Actor: Perry
Role: Goodwin Actor: Hull
Role: Jonathan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Skiff Actor: Quick
Role: Lucy Waters Actor: Mrs Gardner</a>
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Ward
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Violetta Actor: Mrs Bulkley.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Twist
Role: The Hornpipe Actor: Miss Stede.
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sailor</a> Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Thompson

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. As17710422[with Double Hornpipe, as17710422

Cast
Role: As17710412Landlady Actor: Mrs White.
Role: Jack Actor: Fishar</a>
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs White
Role: Orange Woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: with a Double Hornpipe Actor: Fishar</a>, Sga Manesiere.

15
29 April 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Tickets delivered by Mrs Pitt, Miss Bassan, Miss Green, Mrs Sharpe, R.? Smith, Ledger</a>, Garland and the Performers in the Orchestra will be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17790106, but Sir George Airy-A Young Gentleman (1st appearance on this stage [unidentified]); Whisper-R.? Smith; Isabinda-Mrs Whitfield.
Cast
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Whisper</a> Actor: R.? Smith
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Whitfield.
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Role: Lubin Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Bailiff Actor: Wilson
Role: Lord of the Manor</a> Actor: Fearon
Role: Annette Actor: Miss Brown.

Afterpiece Title: The Liverpool Prize

Cast
Role: Debenture Actor: Booth
Role: Old Belford Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Quick, Wilson, Lee Lewes, Whitfield, Robson, Fearon, Wewitzer</a>, Brunsdon, Jones, Clarke, Mrs Morton, Miss Stewart, Miss Brown. Cast from text
Role: Teneriffe Actor: Wilson
Role: Midships Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: George Belford Actor: Whitfield
Role: Wilmot Actor: Robson
Role: Breeze Actor: Fearon
Role: Monsieur Coromandel Actor: Wewitzer</a>
Role: Bronze Actor: Brunsdon
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Adelaide Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Brown

Dance: As17790302

Music: End IV: trumpet concerto-Sarjant

16
29 April 1761 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Marten, Anderson, R. Smith. Receipts: #27 2s. plus income from tickets: Marten #83 7s. (Box 59; Pit 326; Gallery 197); Anderson #64 3s. (Box 14; Pit 343; Gallery 92); Richard Smith #50 3s. (Box 13; Pit 206; Gallery 160) (Account Book). Charges: #63 (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Royal Merchant

Performance Comment: As17610107, but Woolfort-Anderson; Bertha-Mrs Lee; Hemskirk-Gibson; Merchants-Wignel, Holtom, R. Smith.
Cast
Role: Woolfort Actor: Anderson
Role: Bertha Actor: Mrs Lee
Role: Hemskirk Actor: Gibson
Role: Merchants Actor: Wignel, Holtom, R. Smith.
Role: Florez Actor: Ross
Role: Clause Actor: Ridout
Role: Hubert Actor: Clarke
Role: Orator Higgen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Vandunck Actor: Marten
Role: Prince Prigg Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Boor</a> Actor: Collins
Role: Sailor</a> Actor: Bennet
Role: Jaqueline Actor: Mrs Dyer</a>

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Green.
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mattocks
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt

Dance: The Last New Comic Dance-Maranesi, Mlle Capdeville

17
24 March 1770 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. Part of Pit laid into Boxes. To prevent confusion Servants are desired to be at the theatre by 4 o'clock. Charges #73 19s. Balance to Smith #62 3s. plus income from tickets #141 9s. (Box 413; Pit 162; Gallery 139). Paid Miss Potts for walking 12 nights in Man and Wife #1 10s. and Mrs Morris for walking 26 nights in Harlequin's Jubilee #3 5s. (Account Book). Receipts: #136 2s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queens; Or, The Death Of Alexander The Great

Performance Comment: Alexander-Smith; Hephestion-Dyer; Lysimachus-Hull; Cassander-Clarke; Polyperchon-Perry; Thessalus-R. Smith; Perdiccas-Davis; Clytus-Gibson; Roxana-Mrs Bellamy; Sysigambis-Mrs Vincent; Parisatis-Miss Ogilvie; Statira (for that night only)-Mrs Yates , first time; With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon-.
Cast
Role: Alexander</a> Actor: Smith
Role: Hephestion Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hull
Role: Cassander</a> Actor: Clarke
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Perry
Role: Thessalus Actor: R. Smith
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Davis
Role: Clytus Actor: Gibson
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Ogilvie
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Yates , first time
Role: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Cast
Role: Minuet Actor: Fishar</a>, Miss Macklin.
Role: Buck Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Gibson
Role: Classick Actor: Hull
Role: Marquis Actor: Holtom
Role: Roger</a> Actor: Bates
Role: Subtle Actor: Morris
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: With a Minuet Actor: Arnauld, Miss Macklin.

Dance: End: The Whim, as17691123

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19 April 1773 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. [See note for 6 March.] Part of Pit laid into Boxes. Ladies send servants by half past 4 o'clock, and those who have taken places in the Pit requested to come early to prevent Confusion in getting to their seats. Tickets deliver'd for Lady Jane Grey will be taken. Charges #65 10s. Profit to Smith #84 6s. 6d., plus #172 15s. from tickets (Box 640; Pit 85). Paid Blanchville Clark as per certificate from Sir John Fielding 10s. (Account Book). Receipts: #149 16s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Warwick

Performance Comment: Earl of Warwick-Smith; King Edward-Bensley; Pembroke-Perry; Buckingham-Wignel; Officer-Thompson; Messenger-R. Smith; Suffolk-Gardner; Lady Eliz Grey-Mrs Mattocks; Lady Clifford-Miss Pearce; Margaret of Anjou-Mrs Yates; The Original Epilogue by Garrick-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Earl of Warwick Actor: Smith
Role: King Edward Actor: Bensley
Role: Pembroke Actor: Perry
Role: Buckingham Actor: Wignel
Role: Officer</a> Actor: Thompson
Role: Messenger</a> Actor: R. Smith
Role: Suffolk Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Lady Eliz Grey Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lady Clifford Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Margaret of Anjou Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: The Original Epilogue by Garrick Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: Man and Wife

Cast
Role: Marcourt Actor: Woodward
Role: Cross Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Kitchen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Freeman Actor: Perry
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Gardner</a>
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brown, who performed last season in the Fairy Prince and in Man and Wife.

Dance: End: The Irish Lilt, as17721028

19
09 December 1760 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Tickets deliver'd out for a Clergyman in distress and Mr Boval, will be taken this night. The Rev. Mr Smith sold 21 Box tickets, for which he receiv'd half value: #2 12s. 6d.; Mr Boval sold (Boxes 54; Pit 89; Gallery 47) #31 11s. His half value came to #15 15s. 6d. (Account Book). Bot by Ledley 20 Doz. Wax Candles at 31s. per: #31. (Account Book). Receipts: #128 19s. plus half value of tickets #18 8s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Sparks; Bastard-Smith; Prince Henry-R. Smith; Salisbury-Anderson; Pembroke-Hull; Essex-Redman; Queen Elinor-Mrs Elmy; Lady Blanche-Mrs Vincent; Hubert-Ridout; King Philip-Clarke; Pandulph-Gibson; Austria-Buck; Chatillon-Davis; Dauphin-Dyer; Prince Arthur-Miss Mullart; Constance-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Sparks
Role: Bastard Actor: Smith
Role: Prince Henry Actor: R. Smith
Role: Salisbury Actor: Anderson
Role: Pembroke Actor: Hull
Role: Essex Actor: Redman
Role: Queen Elinor</a> Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Lady Blanche Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Hubert Actor: Ridout
Role: King Philip Actor: Clarke
Role: Pandulph Actor: Gibson
Role: Austria Actor: Buck
Role: Chatillon Actor: Davis
Role: Dauphin Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Prince Arthur</a> Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Actors only: Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Miss Brent, Mrs Vernon
Role: Dancing Actor: Maranesi, Poitier Jr</a>, Mrs Vernon
Role: Thomas Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Vernon

20
29 December 1769 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 27 Nov. 1765. Hogan noted the following additions from the 1770 edn.: Mortimer</i>-Lewes; Glendower</i>-Morris; Prince John-Miss Cockayne; Northumberland-Redman; Gadshill-P. Smith; Peto-Wild.] Receipts: #149 17s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry Iv, Part I, With The Humours Of Falstaff

Performance Comment: Hotspur-Smith; King-Gibson; Worcester-Hull; Prince of Wales-Wroughton; Vernon-Davis; Douglas-Gardner; Falstaff-Shuter; Poins-Perry; Westmorland-Cushing; Blunt-R. Smith; Bardolph-Wignell; Francis-Hamilton; Carriers-Dunstall, Quick; Hostess-Mrs Pitt; Lady Percy-Mrs Bulkley.
Cast
Role: Hotspur</a> Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Gibson
Role: Worcester</a> Actor: Hull
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wroughton
Role: Vernon Actor: Davis
Role: Douglas Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Falstaff Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Poins Actor: Perry
Role: Westmorland Actor: Cushing
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Smith
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wignell
Role: Francis Actor: Hamilton
Role: Carriers Actor: Dunstall, Quick
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Bulkley.

Afterpiece Title: The Rape of Proserpine

Cast
Role: Ceres Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Dances Actor: Miss Capon, Miss _Valois.
Role: Other characters Actor: _C. Smith, Mrs Pitt, Barnshaw, Banks, Reyner</a>, Holtom.
Role: Dances Actor: Fishar</a>, Sga Manesiere, Miss Valois.
Role: Scenery specified particularly as a Representation Actor: Lambert
Role: and a Grand Scene of the Palace of Pluto Actor: Servandoni.
Role: Pluto Actor: Reinhold
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker</a>
Role: Proserpine Actor: Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lewes
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer</a>
Role: Yeoman Actor: Morris
Role: Clown Actor: Miles
Role: The Dances Actor: Fishar</a>, Sga Manesiere, Arnauld, Miss Valois, Dumay, Hussey, Petro, Merrifield, the Miss Twists, Miss Madan, Miss Garman.

Dance: II: The Merry Sailors, as17691018

21
02 May 1766 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Bennet and R. Smith

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17660320 but Comus-Smith; First Spirit-Ross; 3rd Spirit-_; The Dances-Miss Valois.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Smith
Role: First Spirit Actor: Ross
Role: The Dances Actor: Miss Valois.
Role: Elder Brother</a> Actor: Clarke
Role: Second Spirit Actor: R. Smith
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Mattocks
Role: 3rd Spirit Actor: Mrs Weichsel
Role: The Chorusses Actor: Mrs _Weichsel.
Role: Younger Brother</a> Actor: Perry
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Bellamy
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss Brent, Mrs Baker</a>
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Poitier</a>
Role: and the Song of Sweet Echo Actor: Miss Brent
Role: The Dances Actor: Fichar</a>, Sga Manesiere, Miss Wilford.

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Cast
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Bennet.
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Woodward
Role: Aesop Actor: Walker</a>
Role: Mercury Actor: Baker</a>
Role: Charon Actor: Buck
Role: Lord Chalkstone Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Frenchman Actor: Holtom
Role: Fine Lady Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: End of Masque: The Drunken Peasant, as17660421

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01 May 1773 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry The Second; Or, The Fall Of Rosamond

Performance Comment: Parts by Smith, Clarke, Hull, Wroughton, Thompson, Gardner, R. Smith, Mrs Hull, Miss Pearce, and Mrs Hartley. Henry II-Smith; Abbot-Clarke; Clifford-Hull; Henry Prince of Wales-Wroughton; Leicester-Thompson; Salsbury-Gardner; Verulam-R. Smith; Queen Eleanor-Mrs Hull; Ethelinda-Miss Pearce; Rosamond-Miss Hartley; (Second Edition of 1774) New Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Henry II Actor: Smith
Role: Abbot Actor: Clarke
Role: Clifford Actor: Hull
Role: Henry Prince of Wales Actor: Wroughton
Role: Leicester</a> Actor: Thompson
Role: Salsbury Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Verulam Actor: R. Smith
Role: Queen Eleanor</a> Actor: Mrs Hull
Role: Ethelinda Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Rosamond Actor: Miss Hartley
Role: New Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Beaufort Actor: Baker.
Role: Citizen Actor: Woodward
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Sir Jasper</a> Actor: Dunstall
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Davis
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Dance: After the Epilogue: The Irish Lilt, as17721028

23
28 January 1761 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Married Libertine

Performance Comment: Actors only: Macklin, Davis, R. Smith, Buck, Perry, Weller, Miss Macklin, Mrs Abegg, Mrs Green, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Ward. Prologue-Macklin; Epilogue-Miss Macklin; Lord Belville-Macklin; Townly-Davis; Serjeant-Buck; Angelica-Miss Macklin; Lady Belville-Mrs Ward; Harriet Wingfield-Mrs Abegg; Lucy-Mrs Green; Pert-Mrs Pitt (Genest, IV, 624); Parts-R. Smith, Perry, Weller.
Cast
Role: Prologue Actor: Macklin
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Lord Belville Actor: Macklin
Role: Townly Actor: Davis
Role: Serjeant Actor: Buck
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Lady Belville Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Harriet Wingfield Actor: Mrs Abegg
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Pert Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Parts Actor: R. Smith, Perry, Weller.

24
06 May 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for R. Smith and Gardner</a>. Charges #64 5s. Deficit due to House from Actors #27 9s. 6d. Their income from tickets was: R. Smith #68 from 28 Box Tickets; 278 Pit; 193 Gallery. Gardner #48 12s. (40 Box; 154 Pit; 155 Gallery). Receipts: #36 15s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wonder

Cast
Role: Lopez Actor: Dunstall
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Gardner.
Role: Felix Actor: Powell, 1st time
Role: Briton Actor: Smith
Role: Pedro Actor: Morris
Role: Gibby Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Lissardo Actor: Woodward, 1st time
Role: Frederick Actor: Gardner</a>
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Inis Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Violante Actor: Miss Macklin.

Afterpiece Title: The Musical Lady

Cast
Role: Old Mask Actor: Yates
Role: Freeman Actor: R. Smith
Role: Young Mask Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Rosin Actor: Quick
Role: Laundress Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Scrape Actor: Mrs Stephens
Role: Sophy Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. Double Hornpipe As17680416

Cast
Role: Jack in Distress Actor: Fishar</a>
Role: Landlady Actor: Miles
Role: Milk@woman Actor: Sga Manesiere
Role: A Double Hornpipe Actor: Fishar</a>, Sga Manesiere.

25
07 October 1769 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Man And Wife; Or, The Shakespeare Jubilee

Performance Comment: Parts-Woodward, Shuter, Morris, Lewes, R. Smith, Davis, Dunstall, Perry, Quick, Wignell, Fox, Herbert, Mrs Green, Mrs Gardner, A Young Gentlewoman, who never appeared on any stage, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Bulkley. With a Prelude-; Marcourt-Woodward; Cross-Shuter; Landlord-Morris; Luke-Lewes; Fleece-R. Smith; Buck-Davis; Kitchen-Dunstall; Col. Frankly-Perry; Ostler-Quick; Snarl-Wignell; Passengers-Fox, Herbert; Mrs Cross-Mrs Green; Landlady-Mrs Gardner; Sally-A Young Gentlewoman who never appeared on any stage; Miss Mary Linley, afterwards Mrs Tickell (Winston MS 10); Lettice-Mrs Mattocks; Charlotte-Mrs Bulkley; Passengers-Miss Pearce, Mrs Copin; With a Prelude, Dapperwit-Dyer; Jenkins-Hull; Townly-Wroughton (Edition of 1770).
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Woodward, Shuter</a>, Morris, Lewes, R. Smith, Davis, Dunstall, Perry, Quick, Wignell, Fox, Herbert, Mrs Green, Mrs Gardner</a>, A Young Gentlewoman, who never appeared on any stage, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Bulkley. With a Prelude-
Role: With a Prelude Actor:
Role: Marcourt Actor: Woodward
Role: Cross Actor: Shuter</a>
Role: Landlord Actor: Morris
Role: Luke Actor: Lewes
Role: Fleece Actor: R. Smith
Role: Buck Actor: Davis
Role: Kitchen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Frankly Actor: Perry
Role: Ostler</a> Actor: Quick
Role: Snarl Actor: Wignell
Role: Passengers Actor: Fox, Herbert
Role: Mrs Cross Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Gardner</a>
Role: Sally Actor: A Young Gentlewoman who never appeared on any stage
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Passengers Actor: Miss Pearce, Mrs Copin
Role: Dapperwit Actor: Dyer</a>
Role: Jenkins Actor: Hull
Role: Townly Actor: Wroughton

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Cast
Role: Damon Actor: DuBellamy
Role: Mopsus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Cymon Actor: Hamilton
Role: Corydon Actor: Wignell
Role: Arcas Actor: Davis
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Baker.

Entertainment: End II: Pageant exhibiting the characters of Shakespeare-; End III: Representation of the Amphitheatre at Stratford Upon Avon-; with a Masquerade-

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