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1803 results for: Keyword - R. Bentley
We found 1737 matches on Performance Comments, 236 matches on Event Comments, 24 matches on Author, 21 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

276
23 August 1729 @ Bartholomew Fair

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hunter; Or, The Beggar's Wedding

Cast
Role: Hunter Actor: Charke
Role: Chaunter Actor: Hulet
Role: Tippet Actor: Mrs Egleton
Role: Phebe Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: other parts Actor: Smith, Mountfort, R. Williams, W. Williams, Boman, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Goodshaw, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Frances.

Song: CChimes of the Times, The Contented Farmer-Mrs Mountfort

Dance: HHarlequin, Pierrot-St.Luce , from Paris; Dusty Miller, French Peasant-Fisher@Tench Charke

Cast
Role: French Peasant Actor: Fisher@Tench Charke.

Music: A good Band of Instruments-; accompany'd by a Chamber Organ-

277
31 October 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Brazen Actor: Collet
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Bullock Actor: R. Williams
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: With a New Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue address'd to the Town Actor: .

Dance:

278
04 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Williams
Role: Polydore Actor: Collet
Role: Chamont Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard from the Theatre Royal in Dublin, being the first Time of her Appearance on the English Stage.

279
05 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: W. Williams
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Tattle Actor: R. Williams
Role: Foresight Actor: Hallam
Role: Ben Actor: Burney Sr
Role: Jeremy Actor: Collet
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Palmer.

Dance:

280
06 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks; Or, The Yeoman Of Kent

Cast
Role: Reynard Actor: Giffard
Role: Woodcock Actor: Hallam
Role: Loveworth Actor: W. Williams
Role: Squib Actor: Collett
Role: Maiden Actor: R. Williams
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Dance:

281
07 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Giffard
Role: Gloucester Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dumont Actor: W. Williams
Role: Bellmore Actor: Collet
Role: Ratcliff Actor: R. Williams
Role: Catesby Actor: Mynns
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Dance:

282
08 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Hallam
Role: Charles Actor: W. Williams
Role: Marplot Actor: R. Williams
Role: Whisper Actor: Machen
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Dance: Eaton, Sandum

283
10 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Smith being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: W. Williams
Role: Raymond Actor: Lacy
Role: Alponso Actor: Mynns
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gomez Actor: Collet
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton.

Dance: As17291108

284
11 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko; Or, The Royal Slave

Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Smith
Role: Aboan Actor: H. Giffard
Role: Governor Actor: Mynns
Role: Blandford Actor: R. Williams
Role: Driver Actor: Williams
Role: Daniel Actor: Collet
Role: Deputy Stanmore Actor: Hallam
Role: Stanmore Actor: Pearce
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mountfort.

Dance: As17291108

285
12 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite; Or, The Earl Of Essex

Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Smith
Role: Southampton Actor: W. Williams
Role: Burleigh Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Mynns
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Dance: As17291108

286
15 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Cast
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Williams
Role: Simon Pure Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Fainwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Lacy
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Hallam
Role: Tradelove Actor: Mynns
Role: Obadiah Actor: Collet
Role: Anne Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.

Dance: As17291114

287
20 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Cast
Role: Gamester Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dorante Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lovewell Actor: Smith
Role: Marquis of Hazard Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Galloon Actor: Hallam
Role: Cogdie Actor: R. Williams
Role: Hector Actor: Collet
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Favorite Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Mrs Security Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Mountfort.

Dance: Mrs Haughton, others

288
21 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Smith
Role: Pierre Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Priuli Actor: Mynns
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Williams
Role: Renault Actor: Lacy
Role: Spinosa Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Collet
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Dance: As17291120

289
24 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Cast
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Clodio Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Hallam
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Manuel Actor: Lacy
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: W. Williams
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Clark.

Dance:

290
03 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Cast
Role: Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Collet
Role: Duretete Actor: R. Williams
Role: Dugard Actor: Mynns
Role: Petit Actor: Hallam
Role: Bravos Actor: Penkethman, Lacy, Pearce, Machen
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Bizarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Dance: As17291202

291
09 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Cast
Role: Brazen Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Pearmain Actor: Collet
Role: Appletree Actor: R. Williams
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Bullock Actor: R. Williams
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Haughton

Song: Miss Thornowets; being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage

292
20 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Giffard
Role: Standard Actor: Smith
Role: Vizard Actor: W. Williams
Role: Smugler Actor: Collet
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Penkethman
Role: Young Clincher Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Dicky Actor: Eaton
Role: Tom Errand Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Dance: TTwo Harlequins-; The Shepherd's Holiday-

Song: Miss Thornowets

293
05 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Woman's Revenge

Cast
Role: Thinkwell Actor: Hallam
Role: Freeman Actor: Smith
Role: Bevil Actor: W. Williams
Role: Mixem Actor: Penkethman
Role: Vizard Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Tom Actor: Collet
Role: Prisoners Actor: W. Giffard, R. Williams, Eaton
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Mixem Actor: Mrs Thomas.

Afterpiece Title: Hob; or, The Country Wake

Dance: As17300103

Song: As17300101

294
08 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Cast
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Freeman Actor: Machen
Role: Simon Pure Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Fainwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Lacy
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Hallam
Role: Tradelove Actor: Mynns
Role: Obadiah Actor: Collet
Role: Anne Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.

Afterpiece Title: Jealousy Deceived

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Countryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Pierot Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Harlequin Actor: Burney.

295
09 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: Ghost Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polonius Actor: Collet
Role: Laertes Actor: W. Williams
Role: Horatio Actor: Huddy
Role: Ostrick Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Guildenstern Actor: R. Williams
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Penkethman, Hallam
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Afterpiece Title: Jealousy Deceived

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Countryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Pierot Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Harlequin Actor: Burney.

296
13 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Cast
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir John Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sealand Actor: Collet
Role: Myrtle Actor: Huddy
Role: Cimberton Actor: Penkethman
Role: Humphrey Actor: Bardin
Role: Tom Actor: Bullock
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Kirk
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Seal
Role: Daniel Actor: R. Williams

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday-; Two Pierrots-

Song: As17300101

297
19 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: Huddy
Role: Phantom Actor: Bardin
Role: Tinsel Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Butler Actor: Collet
Role: Coachman Actor: R. Williams
Role: Gardiner Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Vellum Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Kirk.

Dance: TTwo Pierrots-; Moorish Dance-

Song: As17300101

298
21 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Cast
Role: 2d Gravedigger Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: Ghost Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polonius Actor: Collet
Role: Laertes Actor: W. Williams
Role: Horatio Actor: Huddy
Role: Ostrick Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Guildenstern Actor: R. Williams
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Penkethman, Hallam
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Giffard.

Song: Miss Thornowets

299
07 February 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Cast
Role: Brazen Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Bullock Actor: Penkethman
Role: Recruits Actor: Collet, R. Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Kirk
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: Sandham, Eaton, Miss Sandham; Running Footman's Dance-Sandham, Miss Sandham

300
17 March 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor; Or, The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ford Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Penkethman
Role: Shallow Actor: Collet
Role: Page Actor: Huddy
Role: Caius Actor: Bardin
Role: Fenton Actor: Lacy
Role: Host Actor: R. Williams
Role: Pistol Actor: Pearce
Role: Bardolfe Actor: Machen
Role: Slender Actor: Bullock
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Kirk.

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: SShepherd's Holiday, Two Pierrots, Turkish Dance-