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1
19 December 1777 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Belcour-Lewis; Stockwell-Booth; Capt. Dudley-Hull; Charles-Wroughton; Major O'Flaherty-Aickin; Fulmer-Dunstall; Varland-Quick; Lady Rusport-Mrs Green; Louisa-Mrs Bulkley; Mrs Fulmer (1st time)-Mrs Pitt; Charlotte Rusport-Mrs Mattocks; Epilogue for that Charity by Richard? Cumberland, Esq-Hull, Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: Lewis
Role: Stockwell Actor: Booth
Role: Dudley Actor: Hull
Role: Charles Actor: Wroughton
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Aickin
Role: Fulmer Actor: Dunstall
Role: Varland Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Esq Actor: Hull, Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Upholsterer

Cast
Role: Razor Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Pamphlet Actor: Wilson
Role: Quidnunc Actor: Dunstall
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Termagant Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: As17771104

Song: End II: song-Mrs Farrell

2
08 March 1785 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Henderson. Part of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes. Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Richard Cumberland. Text, which assigns no parts, 1st published in his Posthumous Dramatic Works, Vol. II (1813), under the title of Alcanor]. Public Advertiser, 5 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Henderson at his house in Buckingham-street, York-buildings

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Arab

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Henderson, Wroughton, Hull, Fearon, Thompson, Cubitt, Lewis; Mrs Bates, Miss Younge. [Partial cast suggested by Genest, VI, 360: Alcanor-Henderson; Barzilla-Wroughton; Halak-Hull; Sameas-Fearon [which Genest misprints "Farren"]; Herodian-Lewis; Augusta-Mrs Bates [so also Morning Post, 10 Mar.]; Glaphyra-Miss Younge. Text adds: Serapion, Affghar; Mariamne.] Prologue by the Author spoken by Henderson. [In his Memoirs, II, 208, Cumberland prints an Epilogue, written by himself, which he "presumes" was spoken, and states the speaker to have been Miss Younge.] hathi. Mariamne.] Prologue by the Author spoken by Henderson. [In his Memoirs, II, 208, Cumberland prints an Epilogue, written by himself, which he "presumes" was spoken, and states the speaker to have been Miss Younge.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Alcanor Actor: Henderson
Role: Barzilla Actor: Wroughton
Role: Halak Actor: Hull
Role: Sameas Actor: Fearon
Role: Herodian Actor: Lewis
Role: Augusta Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Glaphyra Actor: Miss Younge. Text adds: Serapion, Affghar
Related Works
Related Work: The Arab Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Cast
Role: Irishman Actor: Bates
Role: Belville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Captain Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister

Dance: As17841116

3
30 April 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. 1st printed as above. Authors of Prologue and Epilogue unknown]. Receipts: #159 17s. (151.10; 8.7)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Eccentric Lover

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Lewis, Quick, Holman, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Whitfield, Waddy, Simmons, Rees, Curties, Miss Betterton, Mrs Pope, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Mattocks. [Cast from Times, 1 May: Sir Francis Delroy-Lewis; Peter Crowfoot-Quick; Fenton-Holman; Admiral Delroy-Munden; Doctor Crisis-Fawcett; Gangrene-Murray; Gabriel-Knight; Sir Henry Netterville-Whitfield; Ostrich-Waddy; Tom Transit-Simmons; John Seagrave-Rees; Admiral's Servant-Curties; Eleanor de Ferrars-Miss Betterton; Constantia-Mrs Pope; Widow Blandy-Mrs Gilbert; Fidelia-Mrs Mattocks; [Times does not spell all the parts as they are listed in the text, in Cumberland's Posthumous Dramatic Works, 1813, Vol. II, which assigns no parts, but in which they are spelled as above. Times erroneously assigns Doctor Crisis to Farley, and lists Mrs Mattocks' part as Mrs Crowfoot; it does not assign Gabriel or the Servant.] Prologue-Holman; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Lewis, Quick, Holman, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Knight, Whitfield, Waddy, Simmons, Rees, Curties, Miss Betterton, Mrs Pope, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Sir Francis Delroy Actor: Lewis
Role: Peter Crowfoot Actor: Quick
Role: Fenton Actor: Holman
Role: Admiral Delroy Actor: Munden
Role: Doctor Crisis Actor: Fawcett
Role: Gangrene Actor: Murray
Role: Gabriel Actor: Knight
Role: Sir Henry Netterville Actor: Whitfield
Role: Ostrich Actor: Waddy
Role: Tom Transit Actor: Simmons
Role: John Seagrave Actor: Rees
Role: Admiral's Servant Actor: Curties
Role: Eleanor de Ferrars Actor: Miss Betterton
Role: Constantia Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Widow Blandy Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Prologue Actor: Holman
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Eccentric Lover Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Raymond and Agnes

Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Farley, Follett, Dyke, Simmons, Simpson, Mlle DeLaCroix, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Follett, Mrs Watts, Mrs Mountain.
Role: Raymond Actor: Farley
Role: Robert Actor: Follett
Role: Count of Lindenbergh Actor: Dyke
Role: Theodore Actor: Simmons
Role: Claud Actor: Simpson
Role: Jaques Actor: Blurton
Role: Don Felix Actor: Cranfield
Role: Baptist Actor: Bologna
Role: Maugerette Actor: Mlle DeLaCroix
Role: Spectre of the Bleeding Nun Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Countess of Lindenbergh Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Claire Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Mountain. For identical synopsis of scenes see17970316797.

Dance: Afterpiece to conclude with: Dance of Savoyards-Platt, Miss Cranfield, Mlle St.Amand

4
19 January 1771 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: This New Comedy [Mainpiece] written by Mr Cumberland receiv'd with the greatest applause imaginable particularly Mr Moody's part. He play'd finely--it will have a great run (Hopkins Diary). New Scenes, Dresses, Decorations, &c. (Winston MS 10). [A six and one-half column review of the plot appeared in the Gentleman's Magazine for Feb. 1771.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: Parts-King, Aickin, Packer, Parsons, J. Aickin, Wheeler, Moody, Cautherly, Baddeley, Wright, Watkins, Mrs Baddeley, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Egerton, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Abington. Prologue-Reddish; Epilogue-Mrs Abington; Stockwell-Aickin; Belcour-King; Capt. Dudley-Packer; Charles Dudley-Cautherly; Major O'Flaherty-Moody; Stukeley-J. Aickin; Palmer-Baddeley; Varland-Parsons; Servant-Wheeler; Lady Rusport-Mrs Hopkins; Charlotte-Mrs Abington; Louisa-Mrs Baddeley; Mrs Fulmer-Mrs Egerton; Lucy-Mrs Love; Housekeeper-Mrs Bradshaw. Epilogue written by David Garrick Esq (Edition of 1771).
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: King, Aickin, Packer, Parsons, J. Aickin, Wheeler, Moody, Cautherly, Baddeley, Wright, Watkins, Mrs Baddeley, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Egerton, Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Abington. Prologue-Reddish
Role: Prologue Actor: Reddish
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Stockwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Belcour Actor: King
Role: Dudley Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Cautherly
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Stukeley Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Palmer Actor: Baddeley
Role: Varland Actor: Parsons
Role: Servant Actor: Wheeler
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Mrs Egerton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Housekeeper Actor: Mrs Bradshaw. Epilogue written by David Garrick Esq
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Daphne and Amintor

Cast
Role: Dances Actor: Miss Tetley, Sga _Giorgi.
Role: Amintor Actor: Davies, first time.
Role: Daphne Actor: Miss Radley
Role: Mindora Actor: Mrs Scott

5
05 August 1786 @ Windsor Castle Inn, King Street, Hammersmith

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Johnston & Miss Williams. Mainpiece: Written by R. Cumberland, Esq., and perform'd at the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane, with great Applause. Never acted there. Tickets to be had of Mr and Mrs Johnston & Miss Williams at the Windsor Castle [Inn], Plough and Harrow, Angel, Cock and Magpie, Salutation; and of Waldron, No. 17, Dorville's Row, where places for the Boxes may be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Cast
Role: Blushingly Actor: Hill
Role: Rueful Actor: Wright
Role: Dumps Actor: Benson
Role: Sir Jeffery Latimer Actor: Sadler
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Nash
Role: David Actor: Johnston
Role: Jack Hustings Actor: Waldron
Role: Lady Paragon Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Gore
Role: Mrs Phoebe Latimer Actor: Mrs Johnston
Related Works
Related Work: The Natural Son Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Wrangling Lovers; or, Like Master Like Man

Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Hill
Role: Sancho Actor: Benson
Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Williams

6
20 March 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Prelude [1st time;PREL I, probably by Richard Cumberland. Larpent MS 472; not published]. Mainpiece [1st time; M 3, by Richard Cumberland, based on Calypso and Telemachus, by John Hughes]: The Overture and all the Music entirely new, and composed by Butler. With new Scenery painted by Richards and Carver, and new Dresses. Books of the Masque to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 27 Mar. 1779: This Day is published Calypso (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A New Prelude And Prologue

Cast
Role: Joe Type Actor: Wilson
Role: Ratsbane Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Eustace Actor: Whitfield
Role: Greenwood Actor: Hull
Role: Passengers in a Stage Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mrs O'Flannagan Actor: Miss Platt Larpent MS 472 adds: Lieut. of a Man of War, Sailor, Ostler, Boot Catcher, Printer's Devil, Chambermaid.
Related Works
Related Work: A New Prelude and Prologue Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Calypso

Cast
Role: Telemachus Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Mentor Actor: Reinhold
Role: Proteus Actor: Leoni
Role: Antiope Actor: Miss Thornton
Role: Calypso Actor: Miss Brown.
Related Works
Related Work: Calypso Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Dunstall
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Whisper Actor: Cushing
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Grub Actor: Wilson
Role: Chapeau Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: George Bevil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Consol Actor: Jones
Role: Robin Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bevil Actor: Booth
Role: Bevil Actor: Thompson
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Green.

Dance: In: Incidental Dances-Dagueville, Miss Besford, Miss Valois

7
08 May 1789 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland, altered by the author from his The Country Attorney. Prologue and Epilogue probably by Cumberland. Larpent MS 828; not published; synopsis of plot in Universal Magazine, May 1789, p. 267]: With new Dresses, &c. Receipts: #165 6s. 6d. (155.5.6; 10.1.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Widows

Cast
Role: Jack Marmoset Actor: Lewis
Role: Mr Worldly Actor: Ryder
Role: Sir Wilful Wayward Actor: Quick
Role: Frederick Actor: Pope
Role: Lord Mirabel Actor: Farren
Role: Mr Gayless Actor: Davies
Role: Sterling Actor: Fearon
Role: John Actor: Evatt
Role: Mrs Worldly Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Tweedale
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Mrs Gayless Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Lady Charlotte Richmore Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Prologue Actor: Pope
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: A School for Widows Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Highland Reel

Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Quick, Edwin, Bannister, Johnstone, Blanchard, Cubitt, Davies, Miss Reynolds, Miss Fontenelle.
Role: Young Cockney Actor: Blanchard
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Thompson
Role: Sightly Actor: Cubitt
Role: Barnacle Actor: Rock
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Miss La Blonde Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Priscilla Tomboy Actor: Miss Fontenelle

8
08 May 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Authors of Prologue and Epilogue unknown] . Account-Book, 25 Sept. 1794: Paid Cumberland for The Jew #300. Morning Chronicle, 4 Oct. 1794: This Day is published THE JEW (1s. 6d.). Powell: The Quaker rehearsed at 10; The Jew at 11. Receipts: #401 17s. (344/3; 45/19; 11/15)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jew

Cast
Role: : Sir Stephen Bertram Actor: Aickin
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Wroughton
Role: Frederic Actor: Palmer
Role: Sheva Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Saunders Actor: Maddocks
Role: Jabal Actor: SuettMrs Ratcliffe-Mrs Hopkins
Role: SuettMrs Ratcliffe Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Louisa Ratcliffe Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Goodison Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Tidswell. Banks is unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jew Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: THE QUAKER

Cast
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Solomon Actor: Suett
Role: Easy Actor: Burton
Role: Luhin Actor: Dignum
Role: Countrymen Actor: Webb, EvansGillian-Miss Leak
Role: EvansGillian Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Bramwell
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Bland

9
23 July 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; D 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue by the author; Epilogue by George Colman ynger (London Chronicle, 27 July). Larpent MS 1138; 1st published in Cumberland's Posthumous Dramatic Works, 1813, Vol. II, with unassigned casts listing Citizens.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Quaker

Cast
Role: Easy Actor: Burton
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Lubin Actor: Trueman
Role: Countrymen Actor: Abbot, Lyons, Chippendale
Role: Solomon Actor: Suett
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss DeCamp.

Afterpiece Title: Don Pedro

Cast
Role: Count de Valdesoto Actor: Aickin
Role: Pedro de Rascafria Actor: Palmer
Role: Henrique Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Basco de Robeldondo Actor: Bannister
Role: NicolasSassenigo Actor: Suett
Role: Tayo Actor: Caulfield
Role: Roca Actor: Wathen
Role: Cerbero Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lopez Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Martin Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: President of the Inquisition Actor: Davies
Role: Ignacio Actor: Trueman
Role: Gomez Actor: Abbot
Role: Citizens Actor: Burton, Lyons, Ledger
Role: Celestina Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mariguita Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Cattania Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Benedicta Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Prologue Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: Don Pedro Author(s): Richard Cumberland

10
16 January 1800 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; MD 5, by Richard Cumberland. Author of Prologue unknown]: A Romance of the Fourteenth Century, Formed upon the Plan of an unpublished Drama [Johanna von Montfaucon], written and transmitted by Augustus von Kotzebue, The Overture, Songs, Chorusses, Marches and Finale, with appropriate Symphonies between the Acts, by Busby. The Scenery, Dresses, Machinery & Decorations entirely New. The Scenery by Richards, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, &c. The arrangement of the Marches, Chorusses & Military Movements incidental to the Piece, under the direction of Farley. The Dresses by Dick and Mrs Egan. The Words of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. "The appropriate beauty of the scenery, in which the rules of perspective are critically observed, the splendour of the decorations and the richness of the dresses, have been rarely equalled" (Universal Magazine, Jan. 1800, p. 75). Receipts: #318 6d. (316.2; 2.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Joanna

Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Incledon, Townsend, Linton, Street, Hill, Miss Waters, Miss Wheatley, Miss Sims, Mrs Iliff, Mrs Castelle
Role: Albert Actor: Pope
Role: Lazarra Actor: Holman
Role: Wensel Actor: Waddy
Role: Old Peasant Actor: Davenport
Role: Wolf Actor: Munden
Role: Philip Actor: H. Johnston
Role: Mountaineer Actor: Claremont
Role: Soldiers Actor: Klanert, Thompson, Atkins
Role: Hermit Actor: Murray
Role: Guntram Actor: Emery
Role: Shepherd Actor: Gardner
Role: Ulrick Actor: King
Role: Reinhard Actor: Abbot
Role: Romuald Actor: Rees
Role: Lazarra's Servant Actor: Curties
Role: Darbony Actor: Incledon
Role: Page Actor: Miss Waters
Role: Eloisa Actor: Mrs H. Johnston
Role: Old Woman Peasant Actor: Mrs Whitemore
Role: Joanna Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Cox
Role: unassigned Actor: Miss Gilbert
Role: Prologue Actor: Murray.
Related Works
Related Work: Joanna Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Intriguing Chambermaid

Cast
Role: Drunken Colonel Actor: Knight
Role: Goodall Actor: Davenport
Role: Oldcastle Actor: Emery
Role: Mrs Highman Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Cox
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Song: Mainpiece: Chorusses-Denman, Lee, Thomas, Lewiss, Little, Potts, Everett, Oddwell, J. Linton, Tett, Smith, Kenrick, Silvester, Jones, Fairclough, Baron, Master Goodwin, Master Slape, Master Bernard, Master Standen, Master Little, Master Speare, Master Sawyer, Master Linton, Ms Trevor, Ms Gilbert, Ms Norton, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Castelle, Ms Sydney, Ms Burnett, Ms Masters, Ms Lloyd, Ms Blurton, Ms Cox

Related Works
Related Work: Sir Thomas Overbury Author(s): Richard Savage

11
06 December 1765 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A New Musical Comedy in 3 Acts never performed before. New Scenes and Habits. Book of the Comedy to be had at the Theatre. [Richard Cumberland's second dramatic piece, and first one to be performed (Genest, V, 104).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Summer's Tale

Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Barrington, Baker, Squibb, Lewis, Buck, Murden, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Jones
Role: Bellafont Actor: Beard
Role: Sir Anthony Withers Actor: Shuter
Role: Frederick Actor: Mattocks
Role: Henry Actor: Dyer
Role: Shifter Actor: Dunstall
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Morris
Role: Peter Actor: Costollo
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Brent
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Related Works
Related Work: The Summer's Tale Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Dance: I: The Garland, as17651003; II: A New Grand Ballet, call'd The Gallant Shepherds-Fichar, Sga Manesiere, Miss Wilford

12
12 April 1768 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Dyer. Tickets for the Wonder will be taken. Part of Pit will be laid into the Boxes. [The afterpiece a musical entertainment by Richard Cumberland taken from his The Summer's Tale. See 6 Dec. 1765; 28 April 1768.] Charges #64 15s. Balance to Dyer #10 5s. plus #160 5s. in tickets (Box 471; Pit 198; Gallery 128). (Account Book). Receipts: #75 (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Cast
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Solanio Actor: Gardner
Role: Salarino Actor: Davis.
Role: Antonio Actor: Clarke.
Role: Portia Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Mattocks.
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Shylock Actor: Macklin
Role: Bassanio Actor: Bensley
Role: Duke Actor: Morris
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dyer
Role: Launcelot Actor: Shuter

Afterpiece Title: Amelia

Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Withers Actor: Shuter
Role: Frederick Actor: Mattocks
Role: Henry Actor: Dyer
Role: Peter Actor: Bates
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Amelia Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Dance: III: The Provenzales, as17680301 IV: The Irish Lilt, as17670921

13
15 October 1773 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: A Comedy [by Richard Cumberland] never performed there. Paid John Doe for sticking Black Bills #3 12s. Paid Cooper (printer) as per bill #20 2s. (Account Book). [The Westminster Magazine held in reserve its judgment on Lewis as an actor until the reviewer could see him in another part.] Receipts: #137 4s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: Lewis
Role: Stockwell Actor: Clarke
Role: Dudley Actor: Hull
Role: O'Flaherty Actor: Shuter
Role: Fulmer Actor: Dunstall
Role: Varland Actor: Quick
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: House Keeper Actor: Miss Helme
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Mrs Gardner
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Miss Barsanti
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Wroughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Cast
Role: Nysa Actor: Miss Valois.
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Thompson, her first appearance any stage in 3 years.
Role: Midas Actor: Shuter
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Pan Actor: Dunstall
Role: Jupiter Actor: Fox
Role: Damaetas Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Sileno Actor: Baker
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Daphne Actor: Mrs Baker

14
24 January 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (Collection...of English Prologues and Epilogues, II, 214; IV, 195)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 7 Feb. 1778: This Day is published The Battle of Hastings (1s. 6d.). "This piece was received with uncommon applause...[Palmer's] heroic exclamation-'all private feuds should cease when England's glory is at stake'-was so sensibly felt by the audience that a repetition was called for, but judiciously refused, as out of character in a tragedy" (London Magazine, Jan. 1778, p.37). Receipts: #243 15s. 6d. (235.0.0; 8.13.0; 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hastings

Cast
Role: Edgar Atheling Actor: Henderson
Role: Earl Edwin Actor: Palmer
Role: Earl Waltheof Actor: Brereton
Role: Earl of Northumberland Actor: Aickin
Role: Siffric Actor: Farren
Role: Raymond Actor: Hurst
Role: Duncan Actor: Chambers
Role: Earl of Mercia Actor: Norris
Role: Reginald Actor: Chaplin
Role: Harold Actor: Bensley
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Sabina Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Edwina Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Prologue Actor: Henderson
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Battle of Hastings Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Daphne and Amintor

Cast
Role: Amintor Actor: Davies
Role: Mindora Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Daphne Actor: Miss Field.

15
10 November 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Richard Cumberland]: taken from [the same, by] Massinger and [Mariamne, by] Fenton. [not in Larpent MS; not published.] With new Dresses. Henderson "might surely break himself of the aukward custom of clapping his hands together almost perpetually, and running on and off the stage with so ungraceful a levity" (Morning Chronicle, 11 Nov.). [Miss Younge was from dl.] Receipts: #127 10s. 6d. (124.14.0; 2.16.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duke Of Milan

Cast
Role: Sforza Actor: Henderson
Role: Cardinal Actor: Hull
Role: Alphonso Actor: Whitfield
Role: Emperor Actor: Peile
Role: Pescara Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Spanish Captains Actor: Fearon, Robson, Booth
Role: Lodovico Actor: Thompson
Role: Francisco Actor: Aickin
Role: Attendant Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Marcelia Actor: Miss Younge
Role: New Prologue Actor: Lee Lewes, Hull
Role: New Epilogue Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Related Works
Related Work: The Duke of Milan Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: W. Bates.
Role: Keel Actor: Wilson
Role: Scaramouchi Actor: Delpini
Role: French Officer Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Reinhold
Role: Feridon Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Brown. For additional, unassigned characters listed by Larpent MS, see17790104.

16
29 February 1780 @ Crown Inn, Lower Street (now Essex Road), Islington

Event Comment: [Mainpiece: Prologue by Richard Cumberland. Afterpiece: Prologue by George Colman, the elder.] To begin at 6:00. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Cast
Role: Belcour Actor: Jerrold
Role: Stockwell Actor: Jones
Role: Dudley Actor: Leach
Role: Charles Actor: Wilson
Role: Fulmer Actor: Willis
Role: Varland Actor: Creswell
Role: Stukely Actor: Wortley
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Price
Role: Lady Rusport Actor: Mrs Weeks
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Mrs Kingham
Role: Charlotte Rusport Actor: Mrs Jerrold
Role: Prologue Actor: Master Jerrold.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs

Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: Jerrold
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Jones
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs Jerrold
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Mrs Kingham.

Entertainment: Monologue.End: A Sea Fight.Frenchman-Jerrold

Cast
Role: Frenchman Actor: Jerrold.

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20 April 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Text (which assigns no parts) 1st published in his Posthumus Dramatic Works, I, 1813. Epilogue by the author (Public Advertiser, 24 Apr. 1782). Prologue probably by same; speakers unknown]: With new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations. Receipts: #171 14s. (166/6; 5/8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Walloons

Cast
Role: : Father Sullivan Actor: Henderson
Role: Montgomery Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Solomon Dangle Actor: Quick
Role: Davy Dangle Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Daggerly Actor: Aickin
Role: Don Vincentio Drclincourt Actor: Clarke
Role: Pat Carey Actor: Edwin
Role: Bumboat Actor: Fearon
Role: Tipple Actor: Thompson
Role: Joyce Actor: Stevens
Role: Kitty Carrington Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Mrs Partlet Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Dangle Actor: Mrs Webb.
Related Works
Related Work: The Walloons Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantley

Cast
Role: 820318but Moore of Moore Actor: Hall
Role: Hall Actor: Reinhold
Role: Moore of Moore Actor: Hall-Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Gaffer Gubbins Actor: Edwin
Role: Dragon Actor: Darley
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Catley

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28 January 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Richard Cumberland. Author of Prologue unknown. Epilogue by the author (Public Advertiser, 30 Jan. In 1796 this was acted at CG altered by the author in 4 acts]: With new Dresses, &c. Public Advertiser, 10 Feb. 1783: This Day at Noon will be published The Mysterious Husband (18d.). [Afterpiece in place of Barnaby Brittle, announced on playbill of 27 Jan.] Receipts: #275 9s. (269/14/6; 5/14/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mysterious Husband

Cast
Role: : Lord Davenant Actor: Henderson
Role: Charles Davenant Actor: Lewis
Role: Captain Dormer Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Harry Harlow Actor: Aickin
Role: Paget Actor: Fearon
Role: Sir Edmund Travers Actor: Yates
Role: Servant Actor: Helme
Role: Marianne Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Waiting Woman Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Lady Davenant Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mysterious Husband Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Cast
Role: Grub Actor: Wilson
Role: Chapeau Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: George Bevil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Consol Actor: Jones
Role: Robin Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bevil Actor: Booth
Role: Bevil Actor: Thompson
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Webb

Dance: As17820927

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02 December 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; T 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. Public Advertiser, 14 Dec. 1784: This Day is published The Carmelite (1s. 6d.). "We never saw [Kemble] wandering to the audience; he never turned his eye around for applause when he had closed an animated period, nor ever entertained his intervals of silence with glances at the side-boxes, like some of his contemporaries, not to mention the great Palmer, nor Davies, &c." This behavior "he has so happily caught from Mrs Siddons" (Public Advertiser, 22 Dec.). Receipts: #233 17s. (216/15/0; 16/10/6; 0/11/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Carmelite

Cast
Role: : Saint Valori Actor: Smith
Role: Montgomeri Actor: Kemble
Role: Lord De Courci Actor: Aickin
Role: Gyfford Actor: Packer
Role: Raymond Actor: Fawcett
Role: Fitz Actor: Allan-Phillimore
Role: Allan Actor: Phillimore
Role: Lord Hildebrand Actor: Palmer
Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Siddons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Carmelite Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Rivals

Cast
Role: : Don Narcisso de Medicis Actor: Parsons
Role: Don Gomez Actor: Baddeley
Role: Don Fernandez Actor: Barrymore
Role: Basto Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peter Actor: Dodd
Role: Lucett Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Roxella Actor: Miss Phillips.

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22 December 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue by the author. Epilogue by Edward Topham (see text). In 1794 this was altered by the author, and reduced to 4 acts]: With new Scenes and Dresses. Public Advertiser, 25 Jan. 1785: This Day is published The Natural Son (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #175 19s. 6d. (154/12/0; 21/0/0; 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Cast
Role: : Jack Hustings Actor: King
Role: Dumps Actor: Parsons
Role: Ruefull Actor: Bensley
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Sir Jeffery Latimer Actor: Baddeley
Role: David Actor: Wrighten
Role: Blushenly Actor: Palmer
Role: Mrs Phoebe Latimer Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Lady Paragon Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Natural Son Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Field
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): Richard Tickell

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07 July 1787 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Larpent MS 779; not published; synopsis of plot in Universal Magazine, Aug. 1787, p. 100. Prologue by the author; Epilogue by George Colman elder (European Magazine, July 1787, pp. 63-64). In 1789 altered as The School for Widows]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Attorney

Cast
Role: Sterling Actor: Bensley
Role: Worldly Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Wilful Wayward Actor: Kemble
Role: Frederick Wayward Actor: Browne
Role: Lord Millamour Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gayless Actor: Johnson
Role: Jack Volatile Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mrs Worldly Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Arabella Grenville Actor: Miss Woollery
Role: Mrs Gayless Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Lady Rustic Actor: Miss Farren
Role: unassigned Actor: Lyons, Ledger
Role: Prologue Actor: Bensley
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Attorney Author(s): Richard Cumberland
Related Work: A School for Widows Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Harvest Home

Cast
Role: Glanville Actor: Meadows
Role: Trim Actor: Chapman
Role: Scandaroon Actor: Usher
Role: Muzzy Actor: Mathews
Role: Congo Actor: Johnson
Role: Pickle Actor: Young Sestini
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Goody Muzzy Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Unah Actor: Miss George
Role: Signora Estella Actor: Mrs Poussin

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26 January 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland, based on The Beaux Stratagem, by George Farquhar. Prologue by the author (World, 27 Jan.). Epilogue by the same (Knapp, 150)]. Public Advertiser, 14 Feb. 1789: This Day is published The Impostors (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #254 (235.16; 17.9; 0.15)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Impostors

Cast
Role: Lord Janus Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Solomon Sapient Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain George Sapient Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Charles Freemantle Actor: Barrymore
Role: Oliver Actor: Suett
Role: Philibert Actor: Lamash
Role: Polycarp Actor: Wroughton
Role: Mrs Dorothy Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Eleanor Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Prologue Actor: Palmer
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Impostors Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Robinson Crusoe

Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Banks, Bourk, Suett, Williames, Spencer, Phillimore, Fawcett, Fairbrother, Wilson, Jones, Benson, Alfred, Lyons, Cox, Hollingsworth, Mrs Booth, Miss Stageldoir.

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04 April 1793 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by Richard Cumberland; music ascribed to Capt. Warner. Larpent MS 976; not published]: With entire new Music, new Scenes and Dresses. Books of the Songs [C. Dilly,1793] to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #224 0s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Armourer

Cast
Role: Diggory Actor: Quick
Role: Harry Furnace Actor: Johnstone
Role: Friar Dominic Actor: Munden
Role: Earl Fitzallan Actor: Incledon
Role: Simon Sapling Actor: Blanchard
Role: Town Cryer of Rumford Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Theodore De Courcy Actor: Harley
Role: Bluster Actor: Cubitt
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Rosamund Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: unassigned Actor: Powel, Gray, Thompson, Rock, Evatt, Rees, Linton, Miss Barnett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Armourer Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Lovers' Quarrels

Cast
Role: Sancho Actor: Quick
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Holman
Role: Lopez Actor: Munden
Role: Don Lorenzo Actor: Farren
Role: Don Alvarez Actor: Rock
Role: Don Felix Actor: Thompson
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Jacintha Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Pope.

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22 February 1794 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Prologue by the Hon. Francis North. Epilogue by George Colman, the younger (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 20 Mar. 1794: This Day is published THE BOX-LOBBY CHALLENGE (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Box-lobby Challenge

Cast
Role: : Jack Crotchet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Toby Grampus Actor: Aickin
Role: Squire Robert Actor: Suett
Role: Old Crotchet Actor: Baddeley
Role: Joe Actor: Benson
Role: Fulsome Actor: Bland
Role: George Waterland Actor: Caulfield
Role: Hair Actor: dresser-Waldron Jun.
Role: dresser Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Jones Actor: Maddocks
Role: Waiter Actor: Cooke
Role: Captain Waterland Actor: BarrymoreDiana Grampus-Mrs Harlowe
Role: BarrymoreDiana Grampus Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Laetitia Rayner Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Theodosia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Lindamira Actor: Miss De Camp
Role: Lady Jane Danvers Actor: Mrs Gibbs. Lyons, Comerford are unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: The Box-Lobby Challenge Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: THE QUAKER

Cast
Role: : Frank Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Squire Edward Actor: Barrymore
Role: Justice Rackrent Actor: Suett
Role: General Fairlove Actor: Aickin
Role: Player Actor: Benson
Role: William Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Timothy Actor: WewitzerMaria-Mrs Gibbs
Role: WewitzerMaria Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Mrs Millclack Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Role: James Actor: Bland
Role: Harry Actor: Waldron Jun.Charlotte-Miss Heard
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Gregory Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Waldron
Role: Leander Actor: Caulfield
Role: Squire Robert Actor: Cooke
Role: Davy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Dr Helebore Actor: BurtonCharlotte-Miss De Camp
Role: BurtonCharlotte Actor: Miss De Camp
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: Benson
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Ruffians Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Boy Actor: Master Menage
Role: Girl Actor: Miss Menage
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland.
Role: : Will Steady Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: The Baron Actor: Aickin
Role: Theodore Actor: Barrymore
Role: Edmund Actor: Dignum
Role: Page Actor: Miss MenageSally-Mrs Bland.
Role: Miss MenageSally Actor: Mrs Bland.

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10 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Revised and Altered [reduced from 5 acts to 4] by the Author [Richard Cumberland; MS of this version: Larpent 1026]. [In afterpiece the playbill retains Bannister Jun. as Robin, but he "being ill, Benson play'd Robin" (Powell).] Powell: Natural Son rehearsed at 11 (Miss Farren absent, Miss Tidswell one scene). Receipts: #149 9s. 6d. (106/6/6; 34/13/0; 8/10/ 0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Cast
Role: Sir Jeffery Latimer Actor: Baddeley
Role: Blushenly Actor: Palmer
Role: Captain O'Carol Actor: Moody
Role: Jack Hustings Actor: King
Role: David Actor: Burton
Role: LyonsLady Paragon Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Mrs Phoebe Latimer Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Tidswell
Related Works
Related Work: The Natural Son Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: NO SONG NO SUPPER

Cast
Role: Robin Actor: Benson
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Leak
Role: Crop Actor: Dignum
Role: Frederick Actor: Kelly
Role: Endless Actor: Suett
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Servant Actor: WebbDorothy-Mrs Bland
Role: WebbDorothy Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Margaretta Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Nelly Actor: Mrs Bramwell