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Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear, and since revis'd with several Alterations. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s. Benefit John and Christopher Rich. Receipts. #61 8s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cimbeline

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor; or, The Intriguing Dame

Performance Comment: Fossil-Boval; Plotwell-Thurmond Jr; Underplot-Lun [J. Rich]; Ptisan-Griffin; Mrs Townly-Mrs Schoolding.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: duPre, Mlle Gautier, from the Opera at Paris, being the first time of her appearing upon the English Stage

Event Comment: Benefit J. and Ch. Rich. Afterpiece: With all the Scenes, Machines, and other Decorations proper. Receipts: #56 8s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Woman's Revenge

Afterpiece Title: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Lun [J. Rich]; Clown-Spiller; Colombine-Mrs Moreau; and all the other Parts as originally performed see17180124. and all the other Parts as originally performed see17180124.
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John RichChristopher Rich

Dance: Moreau, Boval, Cook, Pelling, Newhouse, Sandham, Lux, Mrs Bullock, Miss Schoolding, Miss Willis, delaGarde's Two Sons, Dupre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Generous Enemies; Or, The Ridiculous Lovers

Performance Comment: Edition of 1671: The Prologue-; The Epilogue-; Signior Robatzy-Wintersall; Signior Cassidoro-Lyddall; Don Alvarez-Major Mohune; Signior Flaminio-Keniston; Don Bertran-Carthwright; Sanco-Bell; Pedro-Shurley; Addibar-Rich. Hart; Jaccinta-Mrs Marshall; Alleria-Mrs James; Lysander-Mrs Bowtell; Sophia-Mrs Pratt; Julia-Mrs Cory; Livia-Mrs Susanna Uphill.
Cast
Role: Addibar Actor: Rich. Hart

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite

Performance Comment: See17151022, but Essex-Rich.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Rich.

Song: Randal; Trumpet Song, as17151022

Dance: delaGarde, Shaw, Thurmond Jr, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Schoolding, Mrs Cross; A new Chacone-Mrs Bullock; A new comic dance-Aubert, Mrs Cross; Italian Night Scene, as17151026

Event Comment: Rich's Company. The date of the premiere is not known, but as the play was advertised in the Post Man, 25-27 May 1699, it may have been acted before Easter (9 April 1699), certainly by the end of April. Dedication, to the Countess of Burlington: I...beg your Ladyship's Protection for a Play which stands rank'd amongst the Unfortunate....[A song, Loving and beloved again, with music by Samuel Ackroyde, is in Mercurius Musicus, 1699.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's A Lottery, And A Woman The Prize : With A New Masque, Call'd Love And Riches Reconcil'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure; or, Jewels New Set

Performance Comment: Pantomimic Characters. Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [Vocal Characters. Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-Mrs Mountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; Glees and Chorusses-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from The Magic Cavern, painted by Richards, the music by Shield); A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, Dall, and Smirk; the music by Michael Arne. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from The Choice of Harlequin) Come pass the Box(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact Representation of the Telegraphev. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A View of Doverv. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The Kitchen Scenev by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A Landscapev painted by Lambert, which changes to the Wash-House Scenev (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Cast
Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Mandarine Actor: the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Inside Actor: the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Magic Candles Actor: Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: Outside of a Pantaloon's House Actor: the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the art of making Punch Actor: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Event Comment: Benefit the Author of afterpiece [Daily Courant]. Benefit J. and Ch. Rich [Rich's Register]. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Receipts: money #71 3s.; tickets #26

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John RichChristopher Rich
Event Comment: Benefit John Rich. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Receipts: #70. Rich's Register: Recd of Lady Rochester 4-0-0

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Afterpiece Title: Amadis

Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John RichChristopher Rich
Event Comment: Receipts: #63 12s. [For Rich's operation of both cg and lif simultaneously, see Hughes and Scouten, John Rich and the Holiday Seasons of 1732-33, pp. 46 -52.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks

Afterpiece Title: The Necromancer

Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted there before. New Decorations incident to the play (General Advertiser). Advanc'd towards purchasing Mr Smollet's copy of Alceste #100 (Account Book). Handel remov'd to Covent Garden, and entered into some engagements with Rich, the particulars of which are not known, save that in discharge of a debt that he had contracted with him in consequence thereof, he some years after set to music an English opera entitled Alceste, written by Dr Smollet, and for which Rich was at great expense in a set of scenes painted by Servandoni; but it was never performed (Hawkins, General History of Music, V, 324). [For additional information on Alceste, see Deutsch, Handel, pp. 679-81. See also cg 14 Feb. 1749.] Receipts: #155 18s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Erminia; or, The Fair and Vertuous Lady Author(s): Richard Flecknoe
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Frederick Reynolds. Prologue by William Thomas Fitzgerald. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]: With new Scenes and Dresses. [In mainpiece the playbill lists Mrs Esten, but "Previous to the play an apology was made in behalf of Mrs Davis, who had undertaken Mrs Esten's character in consequence of the indisposition of the latter lady. [After considerable objection] Mrs Davis was well received in the part" (Thespian Magazine, June 1793, p. 4).] Public Advertiser, 3 May 1793: This Day is published How to Grow Rich (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #257 17s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: How To Grow Rich

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Dance: End: The Bouquet, as17930415

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Speculation

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 0; or, Jewels New Set

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 1

Performance Comment: Part I. A View of the Desarts of Arabia , with the passing of the Caravan.; The Banditti- (from The Magic Cavern) painted by Richards, the music by Shield.; A Garden-; song-Mrs Clendining composed by Shield.; The Hotel-; (from The Choice of Harlequin) with the Views of the Temple of Virtue and Pleasure painted by Richards, Dall, and Smirk; the music by Michael Arne; The Hazard Club (from The Choice of Harlequin)-; Come pass the Box composed by M. Arne,-Bowden, Townsend, Richardson, Haymes, Linton, Street, Spofforth, Williamson, Holland; The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold- (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-; Harlequin from the Tea Urn-, invented by Messink and Martinelli.; The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House- invented by Rich.; Outside of Bagnio- (from The Choice of Harlequin); -The Jew-the Quaker-the Sailor-the Miser. Omnia Vincet Amor! The Inside of the Bagnio-the Change to the Prison-the Punishment of Vice-; with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Byrn.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Treasure 2

Performance Comment: Part II. An exact Representation of the Telegraphe-, in which is shewn the Manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers.; A View of Dover, with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from the Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet; new song by Spofforth-Haymes; Park Wall changes to a Public House; The Trick Tea Chest; Harlequin's Leap and Transformation; The Kitchen Scene- by Messink.; Harlequin changes to a Lobster.; A Landscape-; painted by Lambert.; A new Drinking Song and Chorus by Spofforth-Bowden; The Wash@House Scene- (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich.; The Statuary Yard- invented by Messink-the formation of the Stone Figure invented by Delpini.; A Dark Wood-;Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue, are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. This is succeeded by the Temple of Virtue, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar by Hymen, and the Piece concludes with a Finale-; Grand Dance-Byrn, Holland, Mlle St.Amand.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Dame Dobson; Or, The Cunning Woman

Performance Comment: Edition of 1684: Prologue-Mrs Currer; Dame Dobson-Mrs Corey; Decoy-Saunders; Beatrice-Mrs Twiford; Mrs Francis-Mrs Baker; Goslin-Richards; Collonel-Kynaston; Gillet-Jevon; Gerrard-Wilshire; Hartwell-Monfort; Farmer-Bright; Jenkin-Leigh; Lady Noble-La. Slingsby; Lady Rich-Mrs Petty; Mrs Cleremont-Mrs Butler; Mrs Featly-Mrs Currer; Mrs Jenkin-Mrs Percival; Mrs Prudence-Mrs Leigh; Mrs Hellen-Mrs Osborn; Mrs Susan-Mrs Percival; Epilogue-Mr Jevorn.
Cast
Role: Goslin Actor: Richards
Role: Lady Rich Actor: Mrs Petty

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beau Defeated; Or, The Lucky Younger Brother

Performance Comment: Edition ca. 1700: Prologue-Mr Bowman; Epilogue-a Boy; Sir John Roverhead-Bowman; Elder Clerimont-Trout; Younger Clerimont-Verbruggen; Belvoir-Thurmond; Lady Landsworth-Mrs Bracegirdle; Mrs Rich-Mrs Barry; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bowman; Lady la Basset-Mrs Prince; Mrs Fidget-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Mrs Rich Actor: Mrs Barry

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Revenge; Or, Love In A Tub

Performance Comment: Sir Frederick-Wilks; Beaufort-Mills; Bruce-Booth; Lovis-Bickerstaffe; Wheadle-Keene; Sir Nicholas-Norris; Palmer-Estcourt; Dufoy-Bowen; Graciana-Mrs Rogers; Aurelia-Mrs Porter; Widow Rich-Mrs Knight; Betty-Mrs Mills; With a new Epilogue-Wilks.
Cast
Role: Widow Rich Actor: Mrs Knight

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Injur'd Love; Or, The Lady's Satisfaction

Performance Comment: Edition ca. 1711 lists: Ogle (alias Fidelia)-Mrs Oldfield; Frolick (alias Lucie)-Mrs Bicknel; Rashlove-Wilks; Captain Cruize-Cibber; Thrivemore-Mills; Surefriend-Elrington; Sir Bookish Outside-Bullock; Sir Saveall Scrape-Norris; Young Scrape-Dogget; Snuffle-Johnson; Tipple-Penkethman; Mons de la Tirouette-Burkhead; Widow Rich (alias Amabella)-Mrs Bradshaw; Lady Outside-Mrs Knight; Charmilla-Mrs Santlow; Wrinkle-Mrs Willis; Pomade-Mrs Saunders; Prologue-; Epilogue-Dogget, Penkethman.
Cast
Role: Widow Rich Actor: Mrs Bradshaw

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Revenge; Or, Love In A Tub

Performance Comment: Sir Frederick-Wilks; Widow Rich-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Widow Rich Actor: Mrs Oldfield.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Revenge; Or, Love In A Tub

Performance Comment: Sir Frederick-Wilks; Sir Nicholas-Norris; Bruce-Booth; Palmer-Johnson; Dufoy-Bowen; Mrs Rich-Mrs Oldfield; Jenny-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Mrs Rich Actor: Mrs Oldfield

Song: As17161022

Dance:

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers

Performance Comment: Punch-Shaw; Scaramouch-Thurmond Jr; Harlequin-Lun [John Rich].John Rich].
Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich

Dance: As17170321

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fortune Hunters; Or, Two Fools Well Met

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor; or, The Intriguing Dame

Performance Comment: Fossile (Punch)-Shaw; Plotwell (Scaramouch)-Thurmond Jr; Underplot (Harlequin)-Lun [J. Rich]; Pitsan (Pierot)-Griffin; Mrs Townly (Colombine)-Miss Schoolding.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: French Sailor-Shaw, Miss Schoolding; Miss Schoolding's Sister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Executed

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Lun [J. Rich].J. Rich].
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich

Song: As17170319

Dance: As17170510

Event Comment: Benefit John and Ch. Rich. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Mr Estcourt. Receipts: #36 8s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Example

Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Doctor

Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Doctor, or, The Intriguing Dame Author(s): John Rich

Dance: Dupre, Mlle Gautier; particularly a Chacone-; Harlequin-

Event Comment: Benefit J. and Ch. Rich. Receipts: #98 14s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Prophetess

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers

Related Works
Related Work: The Cheats; or, The Tavern Bilkers Author(s): John Rich

Music: Music By Purcell-Newberry, Lawrence, Jones

Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Richard Jones
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): Richard Jones
Related Work: Hymen's Triumph; or, Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Richard Jones

Dance: Dupre, Mlle Gautier

Event Comment: Benefit J. and Ch. Rich. Receipts: #44 5s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Squire Of Alsatia

Afterpiece Title: The School of Folly

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Executed; or, The Farmer Disappointed

Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Event Comment: Benefit J. and Ch. Rich. Receipts: #48 12s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens

Related Works
Related Work: Timon of Athens Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The School of Folly

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Executed

Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich

Dance: Dupre; Grand Indian Dance-Moreau