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Event Comment: Benefit for Quick. Public Advertiser, 27 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Quick, Broad court, Bow-street, Covent-garden. [Mainpiece: Epilogue by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by John O'Keeffe]: With proper Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Receipts: #379 13s. (192.6.6; 4.9.6; tickets: 182.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Faulkland-Lewis; Capt. Absolute-Bernard; Sir Anthony Absolute-Fearon; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; Fag-Cubitt; David-Wewitzer; Coachman-Thompson; Acres-Quick; Julia-Miss Brunton; Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Webb; Lucy-Miss Stuart; Lydia Languish-Mrs Pope; Original Epilogue-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Faulkland Actor: Lewis
Role: Absolute Actor: Bernard
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Fearon
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: Johnstone
Role: Fag Actor: Cubitt
Role: David Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Coachman Actor: Thompson
Role: Acres Actor: Quick
Role: Julia Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Mrs Malaprop Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Lydia Languish Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Original Epilogue Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Little Hunchback; or, A Frolick in Bagdad

Cast
Role: The Hunchback Actor: Quick
Role: Taylor Actor: Blanchard
Role: Jew Purveyor Actor: Wewitzer
Role: French Doctor Actor: Cubitt
Role: Barber Actor: Macready
Role: Englishman Actor: Fearon
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Rock
Role: Jew's Man Actor: Milburne
Role: Black Aga Actor: Painter
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa of Bagdad Actor: Davies
Role: Dora Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Taylor's Wife Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Crumpy Actor: Quick
Role: Cross Actor: Leg-Blanchard
Role: Leg Actor: Blanchard
Role: Zebede Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doctor Quinquina Actor: Cubitt
Role: Absalom Actor: Macready
Role: Crank Actor: Fearon
Role: Dominique Actor: Rock
Role: Habby Actor: Milburne
Role: Babouc Actor: Painter
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa Actor: Davies
Role: Crier Actor: Thompson
Role: Courier Actor: Ledger
Role: Dora Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Juggy Actor: Mrs Webb.

Dance: End: The Wapping Landlady ; or, Jack in Distress- See17890616

Entertainment: Monologue Preceding: Mother Shipton's Review of the Audience-(with Alterations and Additions) Quick?

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains Miss Farren, "but on account of the sudden indisposition of Miss Farren her part in the play was read by Mrs Ward, who gave it with great effect, and having studied Miss Farren's manner, was a very tolerable substitute" (Diary, 2 May).] Afterpiece [1st time; C 3, by John Philip Kemble]: Taken from [The Country Lasses; or] The Custom of the Manor [by Charles Johnson]. Diary, 6 May 1789: This Day is published The Farm House (1s.). And see 6 May. Receipts: #165 3s. (125.12.0; 34.18.6; 4.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: False Appearances

Afterpiece Title: The Farm House

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Cast
Role: The Miser Actor: Moss
Role: Ramilie Actor: Powell
Role: Lawyer Actor: Mathews
Role: Mercer Actor: Abbott
Role: Jeweller Actor: Chapman
Role: Furnish Actor: Johnson
Role: List Actor: Barrett
Role: Frederick Actor: Williamson
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Brooks
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Barresford.

Afterpiece Title: Ut Pictura Poesis

Afterpiece Title: Half an Hour after Supper

Cast
Role: Mr Sturdy Actor: Kemble
Role: Captain Berry Actor: Iliff
Role: Frank Actor: Johnson
Role: Mr Bentley Actor: Williamson
Role: Miss Tabitha Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Mrs Sturdy Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Miss Elizabeth Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Nanny Actor: Miss Prideaux
Role: Miss Sukey Actor: Mrs Taylor.

Dance: End 2nd piece: The Graces-the Miss Simonets

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Cast
Role: without a song] Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Mrs Amlet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Goodall.
Role: Money@Trap Actor: Suett.
Role: Brass Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Gripe Actor: Moody
Role: Clip Actor: Benson
Role: Jessamy Actor: Burton
Role: Dick Actor: Palmer
Role: Flippanta Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Corinna Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Mrs Clogget Actor: Mrs Love

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Cast
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Miss Collins.
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: Mrs Heard

Dance: End: The Irish Bird@Catchers, as17890519

Song: In the course of the evening: O What a Charming Thing's a Battle-Sedgwick

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill assigns Shelty to Edwin, but "Ryder in the stead of Edwin, who was said to be indisposed, played the part of Shelty" (World, 29 Sept.).] Afterpiece: The Music by Handel, Rizzio, ?J. C.? Bach, Gretry, Corri, Shield. A new Scotch Overture by Shield. Paid Music 25th Inst. #11 7s. 6d.; Properties 2s. 4d.; Kettle Drum 5s.; Wardrobe #5 10s. 6d.; Supernumeraries #8 12s. 6d.; Chorus Singers #2; Cox for Scenemen #28 1s.; Hodgins #4 4s. Receipts: #254 4s. 6d. (250.15.0; 3.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Harley
Role: King Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Buckingham Actor: Farren
Role: Stanley Actor: Powel
Role: Tressel Actor: Egan
Role: Edw. Actor: Mrs Byrne
Role: of York Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Norfolk Actor: Macready
Role: Lieut. Actor: Cubitt
Role: Catesby Actor: Davies
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Thompson
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Gardner
Role: Oxford Actor: Evatt
Role: Richmond Actor: Holman
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Highland Reel

Performance Comment: M'Gilpin-Quick; Shelty-Ryder; Serjeant Jack-Bannister; Sandy (or Young Donald)-Johnstone; Charley-Blanchard; Captain Dash-Davies; Donald Laird of Col-Gardner; Croudy-Cubitt; Laird of Raasay-Thompson; Jenny-Mrs Mountain; Moggy-Mrs Martyr (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: M'Gilpin Actor: Quick
Role: Shelty Actor: Ryder
Role: Serjeant Jack Actor: Bannister
Role: Sandy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Charley Actor: Blanchard
Role: Captain Dash Actor: Davies
Role: Donald Laird of Col Actor: Gardner
Role: Croudy Actor: Cubitt
Role: Laird of Raasay Actor: Thompson
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Moggy Actor: Mrs Martyr

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fontainbleau; Or, Our Way In France

Performance Comment: Lackland-Lewis; Lepoche-Quick; Squire Tally@ho-Edwin; Sir John Bull-Powel; Lord Winlove-Davies; Col. Epaulette-Cubitt; Henry-Johnstone; Rosa-Mrs Mountain; Celia-Mrs Martyr; Mrs Casey-Mrs Bernard; Lady Bull-Mrs Webb; Nannette-Miss Stuart; Miss Dolly Bull-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Lackland Actor: Lewis
Role: Lepoche Actor: Quick
Role: Squire Tally@ho Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir John Bull Actor: Powel
Role: Lord Winlove Actor: Davies
Role: Epaulette Actor: Cubitt
Role: Henry Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mrs Casey Actor: Mrs Bernard
Role: Lady Bull Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Nannette Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Miss Dolly Bull Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Little Hunchback

Cast
Role: The Hunchback Actor: Quick
Role: Taylor Actor: Blanchard
Role: Jew Purveyor Actor: Reeve
Role: French Doctor Actor: Cubitt
Role: Barber Actor: Macready
Role: Englishman Actor: Bernard
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Rock
Role: Jew's Man Actor: Milburne
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa of Bagdad Actor: Davies
Role: Dora Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Taylor's Wife Actor: Mrs Webb.
Role: Crumpy Actor: Quick
Role: Cross@Leg Actor: Blanchard
Role: Zebede Actor: Reeve
Role: Doctor Quinquina Actor: Cubitt
Role: Absalom Actor: Macready
Role: Crank Actor: Bernard
Role: Dominique Actor: Rock
Role: Habby Actor: Milburne
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa Actor: Davies
Role: Dora Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: Juggy Actor: Mrs Webb.

Dance: End: Divertissement-Byrne, Mrs Goodwin

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; BO 2, by the Hon. John St.John. Prologue by the author (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Overture, new Songs and Accompaniments by Shaw. The Scenes by Greenwood. Receipts: #172 16s. (117.11.0; 53.9.6; 1.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant

Cast
Role: Mirabel Actor: Wroughton
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Aickin
Role: Petit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dugard Actor: Haymes
Role: Bravoes Actor: Maddocks, Phillimore, Alfred, Webb
Role: Duretete Actor: Dodd
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Lamorce Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Bisarre Actor: Miss Farren.

Afterpiece Title: The Island of St

Performance Comment: Marguerite. Principal Characters-Kelly, Barrymore, Suett, Waldron, Sedgwick, Hollingsworth, Jones, Phillimore, Banks, Fawcett, Maddocks, Lyons, Wilson, Alfred, Fairbrother, Danby, Shaw, Vincent, Boyer, Stageldoir, Horsfall, Dorion, Capon, Bannister Jun., Miss Romanzini, Mrs Edwards, Miss Hagley, Mrs Fox, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Barnes, Mrs Edwin, Miss Palmer, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Davies, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gawdry, Mrs Crouch. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1789), and European Magazine, Nov. 1789, p. 378: Mask-Kelly; Commandant-Barrymore; Turnkey-Suett; Lawyer-Waldron; Officer-Sedgwick; Mob-Hollingsworth, Jones, Phillimore, Maddocks, Lyons, Fairbrother, Webb [not listed in playbill]; Thomas-Banks; Jonas-Bannister Jun.; Nannette-Miss Romanzini; Abbess-Mrs Edwards; Nuns-Miss Hagley, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Barnes; Teresa-Mrs Fox; Carline-Mrs Crouch; unassigned-Fawcett, Wilson, Alfred, Danby, Shaw, Vincent, Boyer, Stageldoir, Horsfall, Dorion, Capon, Mrs Edwin, Miss Palmer, Mrs Shaw, Mrs Davies, Mrs Butler, Mrs Gawdry; Prologue-Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17891207).]This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17891207).]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All In The Wrong

Performance Comment: Sir J. Restless-Ryder; Sir W. Belmont-Thompson; Young Belmont-Davies; Blandford-Hull; Robert-Cubitt; Brush-Farley; Beverley-Lewis; Lady Restless-Mrs Mattocks; Clarissa-Mrs Mountain; Marmalet-Miss Stuart; Tattle-Mrs Davenett; Tipper-Mrs Platt; Belinda-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Restless Actor: Ryder
Role: Belmont Actor: Thompson
Role: Young Belmont Actor: Davies
Role: Blandford Actor: Hull
Role: Robert Actor: Cubitt
Role: Brush Actor: Farley
Role: Beverley Actor: Lewis
Role: Lady Restless Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Marmalet Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Tattle Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Tipper Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: The Sultan

Cast
Role: Solyman Actor: Davies
Role: Osman Actor: Cubitt
Role: Ismene Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Elmira Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Roxalana Actor: Mrs Abington.

Dance: End: As17891113; Afterpiece to conclude: Grand Dance. Chief of the Bostanges-Byrne, Principal Female Dancers-Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Goodwin

Event Comment: Among the Instrumental Performers are G. Ashley (leader of the Band), Sperati, Sarjant, Patria, Reinagle, C. Ashley, Boyce, Mahon, Mountain, Holmes, Lyon, Schram, Kaye, the Leanders, &c. Double Drums by J. Ashley. The Organ on Fridays by Knyvett, and on Wednesdays by Greatorex. The whole conducted by Harrison and Ashley. The Band will consist of 150 Performers. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Brandon, at the Stage Door. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. No Money to be returned. Places may be taken in the Theatrical Orchestra at 5s. each [i.e. at the oratorios the instrumentalists sat on the stage]. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performances, with the names of the performers to their respective songs, to be had at the Theatre. And to prevent imposition in the Streets, the Managers have directed that they should be sold in the Theatre, at 6d. each

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah, Preceded By god Save The King(coronation Anthems)

Performance Comment: Principal Singers-Harrison, Sale, Griffiths, Champness, Gore, Webb, Reynoldson, Saville, Miss Poole, Miss Mahon, Miss Dall (1st appearance), Miss Cantelo, with the Choristers of His Majesty's Chapel-Royal and Westminster-Abbey.

Music: End II: a concerto on the violin-Mme Gautherot (from Paris)

Performances

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Williames
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Whittle Actor: Waldron
Role: Nephew Actor: Haymes
Role: Bates Actor: Packer
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Footman Actor: Webb

Dance: End I afterpiece: The Irish Bird Catchers, as17900123

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow Of Malabar

Afterpiece Title: The Little Hunchback

Cast
Role: The Hunchback Actor: Quick
Role: Taylor Actor: Blanchard
Role: Jew Purveyor Actor: Wilson
Role: French Doctor Actor: Marshall
Role: Barber Actor: Macready
Role: Englishman Actor: Bernard
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Rock
Role: Jew's Man Actor: Milburne
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa of Bagdad Actor: Davies
Role: Dora Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Taylor's Wife Actor: Mrs Webb.
Role: Crumpy Actor: Quick
Role: Cross Actor: Leg-Blanchard
Role: Leg Actor: Blanchard
Role: Zebede Actor: Wilson
Role: Doctor Quinquina Actor: Marshall
Role: Absalom Actor: Macready
Role: Crank Actor: Bernard
Role: Dominique Actor: Rock
Role: Habby Actor: Milburne
Role: Cadi Actor: Evatt
Role: Bassa Actor: Davies
Role: Dora Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Juggy Actor: Mrs Webb.

Afterpiece Title: A Divertisement

Cast
Role: Go patter to Lubbers Actor: Incledon
Role: A Sailor's life's a life of woe Actor: Mrs Harlowe, in place of The Greenwich Pensioner.
Role: Vapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Scratch Actor: Quick
Role: Ennui Actor: Bernard
Role: Floriville Actor: Blanchard
Role: Peter Actor: Thompson
Role: Willoughby Actor: Macready
Role: Neville Actor: Holman
Role: Marianne Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Lady Waitfor't Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Letitia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Miss Courtney Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Miss _Rowson.
Role: Clueline Actor: Bannister
Role: Frederick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Fidget Fearful Actor: Wilson
Role: Gregory Actor: Blanchard
Role: Flambeau Actor: Bernard
Role: Whim Actor: Rees
Role: Squire Thicket Actor: Incledon
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Female Indian Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: With Dialogue Actor:
Role: I'm jolly Dick the Lamplighter Actor: Bernard
Role: Let Bards elate Actor: Blanchard
Role: Of the Ancients its speaking Actor: Johnstone
Role: Here a shere Hulk lies poor Tom Bowling Actor: Bannister
Role: How much I love thee Actor: Wilson
Role: Abergavenny is fine Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: To Batchelor's Hall Actor: Incledon
Role: Ben Backstay lov'd the gentle Anna Actor: Bannister
Role: with thy happiest flight Actor: Incledon
Role: Of all Sensations Pity brings Actor: Incledon
Role: Conclude with Rural Masquerade Actor:
Role: 'Twas in the good ship Rover Actor: Bannister
Role: and true he says Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Sure an't the World a Masquerade Actor: Johnstone, Chorus

Dance: End 3rd piece: As17910112

Event Comment: "Mrs Siddons's timid approach [in Act V] to the home of a friend whom she had robbed of a lover: 'She staggers up to the door, timidly lifts the knocker, releases it as if she had committed a mortal sin, seizes it a second time and--knocks. It is impossible to describe how she knocked, but I shall never forget her in this situation, never forget the tone of her voice in answer to the servant, never the timidity, the anguish of her expression and movements.'" (F. W. von Hassell quoted in J. A. Kelly, 144-45). Receipts: #337 7s. 6d. (321.16.0; 14.6.6; 1.5.0, being the largest amount taken at this theatre, on a night not devoted to a benefit, between 1776 and 4 June of this season, q. v.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Duke of Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Richard Ratcliffe Actor: Benson
Role: Bellmour Actor: Packer
Role: Dumont Actor: Bensley
Role: Derby Actor: Maddocks
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Fairy Favour

Performance Comment: As17910207, but Surgeon Caustic-_; Bandage-_; Waiter-_; 2nd Statuary-_; Gardener-_.
Cast
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Harris
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Watchmen Actor: Burton, _Chapman
Role: 2nd Statuary Actor: Chapman.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Squire Sapscull Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Punch Actor: Hamoir
Role: Mezetin Actor: Bidotti
Role: Pero Actor: Kirk
Role: Chairmen Actor: Phillimore, Haymes
Role: Surgeon Caustic Actor: Fawcett
Role: Bandage Actor: Lyons
Role: Waiter Actor: Benson
Role: Statuary Actor: Bland
Role: Gardener Actor: Bourk
Role: Fisherman Actor: Alfred
Role: Mandarine Actor: Young Grimaldi
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Blanchet
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Event Comment: Benefit for Whitfield. Afterpiece [1st time; F 2] Translated from the French [La Nuit aux Aventures; on, Les Deux Morts Vivants, by Antoine Jean Bourlin, dit Dumaniant] by Mrs Inchbald, the Author of I'll Tell You What, Such Things Are, A Simple Story, &c. [Larpent MS 900; not published. In 1797 altered by J. C. Cross as An Escape into Prison. "In January 1788 Mrs Inchbald was translating an unnamed French play, acted three years later as The Hue and Cry" (James Boaden, Memoirs of Mrs Inchbald, 1833, I, 255-56). "Mrs Inchbald is now adapting La Nuit aux Aventures, by Dumaniant" (World, 26 Jan. 1788). In the text of Dumaniant's play the dramatis personae is the same as that in the Larpent MS. Author of Prologue unknown.] Morning Chronicle, 30 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Whitfield, No. 19, Great Piazza, Covent-Garden. Receipts: #263 13s. (68.19.0; 31.7.6; 3.13.6; tickets: 159.13.0) (charge: #116 4s. 4d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Legend Actor: Moody
Role: Valentine Actor: Kemble
Role: Scandal Actor: Bensley
Role: Tattle Actor: Dodd
Role: Ben Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: with a song Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Foresight Actor: Waldron
Role: Jeremy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Trapland Actor: Burton
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: The Hue and Cry

Performance Comment: Characters-Whitfield Hollingsworth, Bland, Bannister Jun., Burton, Suett, Phillimore, Williames, Maddocks, Lyons, Alfred, Webb, Miss Collins, Mrs Williames; Larpent MS lists the parts: Count Abeville, Don Lewis, Don Juan, Perroquet, Fabio, Sanchez, Corregidore, Jailor, Grim, Donna Leonora, Inis. Prologue-Bannister Jun.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Whitfield.
Role: Sir Sampson Legend Actor: Moody
Role: Scandal Actor: Bensley
Role: Tattle Actor: Dodd
Role: Ben Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: with a song Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Foresight Actor: Waldron
Role: Jeremy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Trapland Actor: Burton
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Prue Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Dignum
Role: Butler Actor: Williames
Role: Cook Actor: Fawcett
Role: Footman Actor: Phillimore
Role: Coachman Actor: Alfred
Role: Jobson Actor: Moody
Role: Doctor Actor: Benson
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lettice Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 3, by the Hon. Francis North. Johnstone was from cg]: The Music partly new by Gyrowetz, and partly compiled [by Miss Monck, or Monckton] from Paisiello, Sacchini, and Guglielmi. With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Oracle, 27 June: The chief excellence of this piece is the preservation of costume. Gazetteer, 27 June: Bensley disgraced a performance otherwise good by concluding his sentences with a rant, and a look at the gallery. Times, 9 July 1791: This day is published The Kentish Barons (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing

Cast
Role: Sir Credule Actor: Barrett
Role: Sceptick Actor: Chapman
Role: Captain Nightshade Actor: Iliff
Role: Simon Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Miss Die Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Kentish Barons

Cast
Role: Clifford Actor: Johnstone
Role: Bertram Actor: Aickin
Role: Gam Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Osbert Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: William Actor: Chapman
Role: Walter Actor: Evatt
Role: Mortimer Actor: Bensley
Role: Elina Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Taylor.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Surrender Of Calais

Cast
Role: John de Vienne Actor: Kemble in place of Aickin
Role: John d'Aire Actor: Cubitt of Evatt
Role: Serjeant Actor: Davies of Wilson.
Role: Mr Level Actor: Williamson
Role: Colonel Modish Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Simper Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Wealthy Actor: Kemble
Role: Plainwell Actor: Aickin
Role: John Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Abbott
Role: Mrs Level Actor: Mrs Brooks.

Afterpiece Title: The Irishman in Spain

Performance Comment: Characters by Bland, Wewitzer, Abbott, Lyons, Rock, Miss Heard, Miss Fontenelle. Cast adjusted from text (J. Ridgway. 1791), and European Magazine, Aug. 1791, p. 142: Don Carlos-Bland; Don Guzman-Wewitzer; Don Fabio-Abbott; Servant-Lyons; Kilmainham-Rock; Olivia-Miss Heard; Viletta-Miss Fontenelle.
Cast
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Bland
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Don Fabio Actor: Abbott
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Kilmainham Actor: Rock
Role: Olivia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Viletta Actor: Miss Fontenelle.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5 by Thomas Holcroft. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (London Chronicle, 21 Feb.)]. Morning Herald, 29 Feb. 1792: This day is published The Road to Ruin (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #233 5s. (231.1; 2.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Road To Ruin

Cast
Role: Goldfinch Actor: Lewis
Role: Mr Silky Actor: Quick
Role: Harry Dornton Actor: Holman
Role: Mr Sulky Actor: Wilson
Role: Mr Dornton Actor: Munden
Role: Mr Milford Actor: Harley
Role: Hosier Actor: Macready
Role: Sheriff's Officer Actor: Thompson
Role: Mr Smith Actor: Powel
Role: Jacob Actor: Rees
Role: all unassigned in text] Actor: Rock, Evatt, Farley, C. Powell, Cross, Ledger, Simmons
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Merry
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Mrs Ledger Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Warren Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Milliner Actor:
Role: Manteau@maker Actor:
Role: Prologue Actor: Fawcett
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Blue Beard

Cast
Role: 2nd Brother Actor: Letteney.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Bayzand
Role: Daemons of Revenge Actor: _Bayzand.
Role: Aerial Spirits Actor: Miss _Barnett, Miss Broadhurst.
Role: Little Old Man Actor: Master Webb.
Role: Blue Beard Actor: Darley
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Brothers to Colombine Actor: Farley, King
Role: Assassins Actor: Rowson, Powers
Role: Haggard Actor: Gray
Role: Sligo Actor: Rock
Role: Swagger Actor: Davies
Role: M'Carney Actor: Powel
Role: Bounce Actor: Marshall
Role: Waiter Actor: Cross
Role: Doctor Actor: C. Powell
Role: Sailor Actor: Rees
Role: Footboy Actor: Simmons
Role: Tipy Bob Actor: Munden
Role: Daemons of Revenge Actor: Ratchford, Platt, Rayner, Jackson, Wild, Bayzand
Role: Sister Ann Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Lady Dash Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Mrs Fussick Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Miss Common Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Mrs Hoplove Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Widow Giggle Actor: Mrs Gray
Role: Colombine Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Event Comment: Oratorio: Written by Milton. Set to Music by Handel. Among the instrumental performers are Messrs Ashley andSons, Patria, Sarjant, Billington, Mahon, Boyce, Mountain, Howard, Lavenu, Simpson, Gwilliam, Purney, Munro, Leander, Kaye, Sharp, Lyon, &c. Double Drums by J. Ashley. The whole under the direction of Harrison and Ashley. At Play-house Prices. No money to be returned. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin precisely at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance, with the names of the performers to their respective songs, price 6d., may be had at the Theatre, and to prevent imposition in the streets, the Manager's books are printed with the following words at the bottom of each title-page, "Printed by H. Macleish, Duke's court, Drury-Lane.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'allegro Ed Il Pensieroso 0

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Harrison, Bartleman, Page, Champness, Mrs Second, Mrs Addison, Mrs Billington; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley; Organ-Knyvett.

Afterpiece Title: L'Alegro ed il Pensieroso 1

Performance Comment: First Grand Concerto-; Hence! loathed melancholy-Harrison; Hence! vain deluding joys-Mrs Billington; Come thou Goddess fair and free-Harrison; Come rather Goddess sage and holy-Mrs Billington; Haste thee nymph-Page, Chorus; Come and trip it as you go-Mrs Addison, Chorus; Come pensive nun, Come but keep thy wonted state-Mrs Billington; Join with thee calm peace-Chorus; Mirth admit me of thy crew-Mrs Second; Sweet bird-Mrs Billington; accompanied on the violin-G. Ashley; Mirth admit me of thy crew [repeated]-Bartleman; Oft on a plat of rising ground-Harrison; Let me wander not unseen-Mrs Billington; And young and old-Chorus.

Afterpiece Title: L'Allegro ed il Pensieroso

Performance Comment: Hence vain deluding joys, But O! sad virgin-Mrs Billington; Populous cities please me then-Bartleman, Chorus; There let Hymen oft appear-Mrs Second; Me when the sun, Hide me from day's garish eye-Mrs Billington; I'll to the well@trod stage anon-Page; And ever against eating cares-Mrs Second; As steals the morn upon the night-Mrs Billington, Harrison; These delights if thou canst give-Page, Chorus.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Joseph Richardson, based on The Coxcomb, Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. Prologue by Richard Tickell. Epilogue by John Burgoyne (see text)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Morning Herald, 1 May 1792: This Day is published The Fugitive (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #315 7s. 6d. (275.0.0; 39.2.0; 1.5.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fugitive

Performance Comment: Characters by Dodd, Bensley, King, Wroughton, Parsons, Palmer, Barrymore, Maddocks, Wewitzer, Phillimore, Benson, Banks, Mrs Hopkins, Miss Farren, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Ward, Miss Pope. [Cast from text (J. Debrett, 1792): Lord Dartford-Dodd; Sir William Wingrove-Bensley; Admiral Cleveland-King; Mr Wingrove-Wroughton; Old Manly-Parsons; Young Manly-Palmer; Mr Welford-Barrymore; Jenkins-Maddocks; Larron-Wewitzer; O'Donnel-Phillimore; William-Benson; Servant-Banks; Mrs Manly-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Herbert-Miss Farren; Miss Julia Wingrove-Mrs Jordan; Miss Manly-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Rachel Cleveland-Mrs Ward; Mrs Larron-Miss Pope; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 14 and 16 May.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 14 and 16 May.]
Cast
Role: Lord Dartford Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir William Wingrove Actor: Bensley
Role: Admiral Cleveland Actor: King
Role: Mr Wingrove Actor: Wroughton
Role: Old Manly Actor: Parsons
Role: Young Manly Actor: Palmer
Role: Mr Welford Actor: Barrymore
Role: Jenkins Actor: Maddocks
Role: Larron Actor: Wewitzer
Role: O'Donnel Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Benson
Role: Servant Actor: Banks
Role: Mrs Manly Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Herbert Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Miss Julia Wingrove Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Miss Manly Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Rachel Cleveland Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Mrs Larron Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Cast
Role: Harry Actor: Benson
Role: Cymon Actor: Alfred.
Role: Diggery Actor: Suett.
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Cohenberg Actor: Palmer
Role: Ismael Actor: Benson
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Anselm Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Edwards.
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore
Role: William Actor: Lyons
Role: Hostler Actor: Webb
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Watt Actor: Maddocks
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Kitty Sprightly Actor: Miss Collins.
Event Comment: Benefit for Munden. Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by Thomas Hurlstone. Text (J. Debrett [1792]) gives cast for season of 1792-93. Poetical Sketch by John Wolcot (Morning Herald, 11 May)]: With new Scenery, Dresses, and other Decorations. The Overture and Music entirely new, composed by Carter. Morning Herald, 13 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Munden, No. 15, Catherine-street. Ibid, 1 Dec. 1792: This Day is published Just in Time (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #415 3s. (126.4.6; 4.9.6; tickets: 284.9.0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Just In Time

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Blanchard, Munden, Powel, Marshall, Thompson, C. Powell, Cross, Rees, Letteney, Milburne, Follett, Blurton, Rowson, Coombes, Linton, Incledon, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Webb, Miss Dall (1st appearance this season). The other Vocal Parts-Mrs Arnold, Miss Francis, Mrs Davenett, Miss Leserve, Mrs Watts, Mrs Gray, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Powell, Miss Barnett, Mrs Masters, Mrs Cross; Cast from London Chronicle, 12 May 1792: Sir Solomon Oddly-Quick; Handy-Blanchard; Stave-Munden; Commodore Larboard-Powel; Dr Julep-Marshall; Roger-Thompson; Le Friz-C. Powell; Captain Melville-Incledon; Judith-Mrs Martyr; Maria-Mrs Mountain; Lady Oddly-Mrs Webb; Augusta-Miss Dall; Cross, Rees, Letteney, Milburne, Follett, Blurton, Rowson, Coombes, Linton and the Vocal Parts are unassigned. Cross, Rees, Letteney, Milburne, Follett, Blurton, Rowson, Coombes, Linton and the Vocal Parts are unassigned.

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Cast
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Powel
Role: here called The Deaf Lover Actor: Munden.
Role: Meadows Actor: Munden
Role: Groom Actor: Blanchard
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Macready
Role: Canteen Actor: Cubitt
Role: John Actor: Thompson
Role: Sternhold Actor: Powel
Role: William Actor: Cross
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Dance: In: Dance incidental to the piece,-Byrne, Mlle St.Amand

Performance Comment: Amand.

Entertainment: Monologue End: (by way of Epilogue) Poetical Sketch, Jemmy Jumps in the Dumps; or, A Sunday Lounge in Hyde Park-Munden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Performance Comment: As17911216, but Lady Emily-Mrs Goodall; Mrs Blandish-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Lady Emily Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Mrs Blandish Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Alscrip Actor: Parsons.
Role: Sir Clement Flint Actor: Bensley
Role: Clifford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Lord Gayville Actor: Palmer
Role: Chignon Actor: Baddeley
Role: Blandish Actor: Whitfield
Role: Prompt Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Rightly Actor: Aickin
Role: Miss Alscrip Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Alton Actor: Mrs Crouch

Afterpiece Title: The First Floor

Performance Comment: As17911214, but Frank-_; Snap-_; Landlord-_; Postboy-_.
Cast
Role: Mrs Pattypan Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Role: Whimsey Actor: Baddeley
Role: Monford Actor: Whitfield
Role: Young Whimsey Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Tim Tartlet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Furnish Actor: Suett
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Frank Actor: Banks
Role: Snap Actor: Jones
Role: Landlord Actor: Maddocks
Role: Postboy Actor: Alfred
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: The Overture and all the Music composed by Carter. Words of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. MS annotation on BM playbill (cg, Vol. VIII), 15 Dec. 1792: Mr Hurlstone in full for Just in Time #150. Receipts: #286 3s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Just In Time

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Quick, Johnstone, Wilson, Munden, Incledon, Fawcett, Farley, Blurton, Cross, Rees, Lee, Rowson, Simmons, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Webb, Mrs Blanchard, Mrs Watts, Miss Francis, Mrs Cross, Miss Dall; Cast from text (J. Debrett [1792], and Public Advertiser, 29 Oct.: Sir Solomon Oddly-Quick; Barney O'Liffy-Johnstone; Commodore Larboard-Wilson; Stave-Munden; Captain Melville-Incledon; Doctor Camomile-Fawcett; Le Frizz-Farley; Roger-Thompson (see17921030); Judith-Mrs Martyr; Lady Oddly-Mrs Webb; Maria-Mrs Blanchard; Augusta-Miss Dall; unassigned-Blurton, Cross, Rees, Lee, Rowson, Simmons, Mrs Watts, Miss Francis, Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Sir Solomon Oddly Actor: Quick
Role: Barney O'Liffy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Commodore Larboard Actor: Wilson
Role: Stave Actor: Munden
Role: Captain Melville Actor: Incledon
Role: Doctor Camomile Actor: Fawcett
Role: Le Frizz Actor: Farley
Role: Roger Actor: Thompson
Role: Judith Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lady Oddly Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Blanchard
Role: Augusta Actor: Miss Dall
Role: unassigned Actor: Blurton, Cross, Rees, Lee, Rowson, Simmons, Mrs Watts, Miss Francis, Mrs Cross.

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Cast
Role: Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Figaro Actor: Blanchard
Role: Antonio Actor: Quick
Role: Bazil Actor: Powel
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Countess Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Francis
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Pope.

Dance: II: a Dance-Byrn, Mme Rossi. [Danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Event Comment: A new Grand Serious Opera. With Grand Chorusses, new Dresses, Scenery and Decorations. The Music composed by Paisiello. Under the direction of Pederici. [Bruni was from the Opera, Milan.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Giuochi D'agrigento

Cast
Role: Clearco Actor: Domenico Bruni
Role: Eraclide Actor: Kelly
Role: Cleone Actor: Carlo Rovedino
Role: Filosseno Actor: Braghetti
Role: Elpenore Actor: Garelli
Role: Egesta Actor: Sga Marianna Belloli
Role: Aspasia Actor: Mme Mara.
Related Works
Related Work: I Giuochi d'Agrigento Author(s): Alessandro Pepoli

Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17930126; End II: Les Epoux du Tempe-Mlle Hilligsberg, Mlle Millerd, Favre Gardel, Nivelon, Gentili (1st appearance in this country)

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2, by William Pearce]: With new Music, Scenes and Dresses. The Music composed and selected [From Paisiello and Gretry (BUC, 946)] by Shield. The Scenes designed and executed by Richards. Books of the Songs to be at the Theatre. ["Mr Pearce #100 for Midnight Wanderers" (MS annotation on BM playbill (cg, Vol. VIII), 2 Mar. 1793).] Morning Herald, 21 May 1793: This day is published The Midnight Wanderers (1s.). Receipts: #332 17s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Every One Has His Fault

Afterpiece Title: The Midnight Wanderers

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Munden, Incledon, Blanchard, Fawcett, Cubitt, Powel, Gray, Thompson, Mrs Martyr, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Barnett, Mrs Clendining; Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1793, and Songs T. and J. Egerton, 1793): Marquis de Morelle-Munden; Julian-Incledon; Denis-Blanchard; Casper-Fawcett; Mendicant-Cubitt; Don Pedraza-Powel; Mariners-Gray, Linton, Street; Peasant-Thompson [not in text; see17930923]; Guide-Linton [i.e. doubled]; Maresa-Mrs Martyr; Bercilla-Miss Broadhurst; Jaquelin-Mrs Harlowe; 2nd Biscayan-Miss Barnett; Adelais-Mrs Clendining.
Cast
Role: Marquis de Morelle Actor: Munden
Role: Julian Actor: Incledon
Role: Denis Actor: Blanchard
Role: Casper Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mendicant Actor: Cubitt
Role: Don Pedraza Actor: Powel
Role: Mariners Actor: Gray, Linton, Street
Role: Peasant Actor: Thompson
Role: Guide Actor: Linton
Role: Maresa Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bercilla Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: Jaquelin Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: 2nd Biscayan Actor: Miss Barnett
Role: Adelais Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Event Comment: A new Comic Opera; the Music by Sarti, Storace, Martini. Under the direction of Storace. [on 6 Jan. 1784 this was performed as I Rivali Deluse.] 2nd ballet: [Music by Storace] With Scenery, Machinery and Decorations entirely new, designed and executed by Marinari; the Dresses by Sestini

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Le Nozze Di Dorina

Cast
Role: Masotto Actor: Kelly
Role: Titta Actor: Morelli
Role: Mingone Actor: Rovedino
Role: Conte di Belfiore Actor: Braghetti
Role: La Contessa Actor: Sga Belloli
Role: Livietta Actor: Sga DeMira
Role: Dorina Actor: Sga Storace.

Dance: End I: Les Epoux du Tempe, as17930126

Ballet: End Opera: an entire new Heroic Pantomime Ballet Venus and Adonis (composed by Noverre). Cupid-Nivelon; Adonis-Favre Gardel; Mercury-Gentili; Jupiter-D'Egville; Hebe-Mlle Hilligsberg; The Graces-Mlle Bourgeois, Mlle Vedie, Mlle Droma; Venus-Mlle Millerd; Nymphs, Chasseurs-the Corps de Ballet

Cast
Role: Cupid Actor: Nivelon
Role: Adonis Actor: Favre Gardel
Role: Mercury Actor: Gentili
Role: Jupiter Actor: D'Egville
Role: Hebe Actor: Mlle Hilligsberg
Role: The Graces Actor: Mlle Bourgeois, Mlle Vedie, Mlle Droma
Role: Venus Actor: Mlle Millerd
Role: Chasseurs Actor: the Corps de Ballet.