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We found 1691 matches on Author, 239 matches on Roles/Actors, 147 matches on Event Comments, 85 matches on Performance Comments, and 22 matches on Performance Title.
Event Comment: Paid Dr Arnold in full for composing Music #92 8s. Receipts: #274 9s. (269/14; 4/15)

Performances

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: : Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wilson
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works</a>, Vol. 1
Role: Boy Actor: Master Simmons.
Event Comment: Tickets to be had and Places [for the boxes] to be taken of Fosbrook, at the Stage Door of the Theatre. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre. New Lady's Magazine, Mar 1786, p. 110: performance under the direction of Dr Arnold, who conducted from the organ. I know that my redeemer liveth sung by Miss George; He was despised and rejected by Master Pring; How beautiful are the feet by Mrs Forster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Event Comment: Afterpiece: The Overture and Music composed by Dr Arnold. The Scenes painted by Rooker. [Grimaldi was from DL.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Afterpiece Title: Here, and There, and Every Where

Cast
Role: Skip Harlequin Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Harlequin Skip Actor: Milbourn
Role: Saunter Actor: Booth
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Burton
Role: Abbe Actor: Byrn
Role: Running Footman Actor: Master Goostree
Role: Pierrot Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Bird Actor: Catcher-Meadows</a>
Role:
Catcher Actor: Meadows</a>
Role:
Hum Actor: Bug-All-O-Wewitzer
Role: Bug Actor: All-O-Wewitzer
Role: All Actor: O-Wewitzer
Role: O Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Housemaid Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Goodwin
Role: Genius of the Mine Actor: Miss Painter
Related Works
Related Work: Here and There and Every Where Author(s): Samuel Arnold

Dance: In afterpiece, by Byrn, Rochfort, Giorgi Jun., the two Miss Simonets

Event Comment: A Serious Opera in 2 acts; the music entirely by Handel, and selected from the various Operas set by that admirable composer, under the direction of [i.e. arranged and added to by] Dr Arnold. Benefit for Carnevale, deputy manager. No receipts listed. "In order to induce the king to visit the theatre called his own [see 17 Mar.], but which he seldom frequented, the Giulio Cesare of Handel was revived, or rather a medley from his Italian works</i>, for little of the original music was retained, and many of his most favorite songs from other operas were introduced, Verdi prati [from Alcina], Dove sei [from Rodelinda], Rendi sereno il ciglio [from Sosarme], and others. This ancient music was particularly suited to Rubinelli, and was familiar to Mara, both of whom sung it incomparably well" (Mount-Edgcumbe, 61)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Giulio Cesare In Egitto

Cast
Role: Giulio Cesare Actor: Giov. Rubinelli
Role: Tolomeo Actor: Mengozzi
Role: Achilla Actor: Balelli
Role: Curio Actor: Gattolini
Role: Nirena Actor: Sga Schinotti
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mme Mara.

Dance: End I: a new ballet, representing The Muses on Mount Parnassus</i>-; End Opera: a new ballet, The Triumph of Julius Caesar-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Prelude, On The Happy Recovery Of His Majesty

Afterpiece Title: The Triumph of Truth 0

Performance Comment: Selected by Dr Arnold from Works of the following Great Masters: Handel, Purcell, Dr Arne, Corelli, Jomelli, Sacchini, Haydn, Principal Vocal Parts-Reinhold, Dignum, Kelly, Mrs Crouch, Miss Lockhart, Miss Hagley (pupil of Linley? Sen.), Mrs Ambrose; 1st Violin-Shaw. For a detailed account of what was sung, see17880320 .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Concerto Spirituale 0

Afterpiece Title: Grand Concerto Spirituale 2

Performance Comment: Honor and Arms</i>-Reinhold (Samson); New concerto hautboy-W. Parke; On the Charmer fondly gazing-Miss Hagley (Dr Arnold); Concerto bassoon-Parkinson; Let me wander not unseen-Mrs Ambrose (L'Allegro); Concerto violoncello (1st time)-Mason; Why does the God of Israel sleep?-Kelly (Samson); Farewell ye limpid springs</i>-Mrs Crouch (Jephtha); Quest' alma sventurata-Mrs Ambrose (Sacchini); Coronation Anthem, God save the King-.

Music: As17890311

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; M. INT I, by George Colman elder. Prologue by the author (see text, T. Cadell, 1789)]: Founded on Hogarth. With new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Music by Dr Arnold. The Scenes painted by Rooker. Books of the Entertainment to be had at the Theatre. "A burlesque, taken from Hogarth's celebrated print of 'The Enraged Musician,' in which the poet has given a very entertaining personification of the ideas of the painter" (Universal Magazine, May 1789, p. 268). Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice, at the Theatre. The Doors to be opened at 6:00, and begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The English Merchant

Cast
Role: Freeport Actor: Kemble
Role: Sir William Douglas</a> Actor: Williamson
Role: Lord Falbridge Actor: Iliff
Role: Owen Actor: Usher
Role: La France Actor: Powell
Role: Officer Actor: Chapman
Role: Servant Actor: Abbott
Role: Spatter Actor: Edwin Jun.
Role: Lady Alton Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Barresford
Role: Mrs Goodman Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Amelia Actor: Mrs Kemble.

Afterpiece Title: Ut Pictura Poesis

Related Works
Related Work: Ut Pictura Poesis!; or, The Enraged Musician Author(s): Samuel Arnold
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2 (?), by James Wild. Text (no publisher, 1790)]: Being a Collection of favorite Scenes from the Following celebrated Pantomimes: Harlequin Sorcerer, Mother Shipton, Choice of Harlequin, Lord Mayor's Day, Druids</i>, Fryar Bacon, Harlequin Freemason, Norwood Gipsies</i>, Omai, Magic Cavern, and Harlequin Rambler. With new Dresses and Decorations. The Original Scenery, Machinery, &c. painted by Lambert, Dall [both deceased], Carver, Hodgins</a> and Richards</a>-and now all repaired and repainted. The Music selected by Shaw from Pepuch [sic], Dr Arne, Dr Arnold, Dr Fisher, ?M.? Arne, Vincent, Dibdin and Shield. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Account-Book, 31 Dec.: Paid Wild for his Attention to the Pantomime #30; Boyce for Ditto #15; Shaw for Ditto #10. Receipts: #233 5s. 6d. (204.8.6; 28.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Werter

Cast
Role: Werter Actor: Holman
Role: Sebastian Actor: Davies</a>
Role:
Leuthrop Actor: Powel
Role: Albert Actor: Farren
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Brunton.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Chaplet

Dance: In afterpiece: Byrne, the two Miss Simonets

Song: In III: Epithalamium. Vocal Parts-Darley, Cubitt, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Being a Collection of favorite Scenes from the following celebrated Pantomimes: Harlequin Sorcerer, Mother Shipton, Choice of Harlequin, Lord Mayor's Day, Druids</i>, Fryar Bacon, Harlequin Freemason, Norwood Gipsies</i>, Omai, Magic Cavern, Harlequin Rambler. The Dances [composed] by Byrne. The Original Scenery, Machinery &c. painted by Lambert, Dall, Carver, Hodgins</a> and Richards</a>. The Music selected by Shaw from Pepuch [sic], Dr Arne, Arnold, Fisher, M.? Arne, Vincent, Didbin, Reeve, Shield. Receipts: #193 7s. (187.15; 15.12)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Cast
Role: Touchstone Actor: Quick
Role: Orlando Actor: Holman
Role: Amiens</a> Actor: Johnstone
Role: Adam Actor: Hull
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Powel
Role: Corin Actor: Cross
Role: William Actor: C. Powell
Role: Le Beu Actor: Macready
Role: Sylvius</a> Actor: Evatt
Role: Oliver Actor: Davies</a>
Role:
Duke Frederick Actor: Thompson
Role: Charles</a> Actor: Cubitt
Role: Jaques</a> Actor: Aickin
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Phoebe Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Esten

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Chaplet

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Ratchford
Role: Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Actor: Cubitt
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain
Role: Serjeant Actor: W. Powel
Role: Recruit Actor: C. Powell
Role: Bricklayers</a> Actor: Letteney, Thompson
Role: Carpenter Actor: Lee
Role: Sportsmen Actor: Cross, Evatt
Role: Gardener Actor: Ledger
Role: Woodcutter Actor: Rock
Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Master Simmons</a>
Role:
Monkey Actor: Rayner
Role: Peacock Actor: Sloper
Role: Principal Witches</a> Actor: Davies</a>, Reeve
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Watts.

Dance: As17901020

Performances

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Part III Fifth Grand Concerto-; Is not the King most mighty, On the Charmer fondly gazing-Miss Hagley [Dr Arnold]; For unto us a Child is born-Chorus (The Messiah); Every Day will I give thanks</i>-Miss Broadhurst (Chandos Anthems); Jehovah crown'd-Bellamy; He comes</i>-Chorus (Esther); Prophetic Raptures</i>-Miss Cecilia Davies (Joseph); O come let us worship-Spence (Coronation Anthems); Hallelujah for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth-Grand Chorus (The Messiah).
Event Comment: Benefit for Wilson. Afterpiece [1st time; M. ENT 3]: The Dialogue and part of the Songs written by Richard? Wilson. The Overture, new Music and accompaniments composed by Reeve. The Songs, Duets, Glees compiled from Arnold, Rogers</a>, Giordani, Shield, Hook, Dibdin, W. Wilson, Stevens</a>, Broderip and David Rizzio. [Larpent MS 908; not published. Prologue probably by Richard Wilson. Epilogue by Joseph Haynes</a>.] Public Advertiser, 14 May: Tickets to be had of Wilson. No. 10, Bow-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #354 14s. 6d. (165.17.6; 5.4.0; tickets: 183.13.0)

Performances

Afterpiece Title: The Union; or, St

Cast
Role: Old Quiz Actor: Quick
Role: Easy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Taffy Actor: Blanchard
Role: Archey McNab&rbrack; Actor: Wilson
Role: Young Quiz Actor: Munden
Role: Helm Actor: Incledon
Role: Quotations</a> Actor: Bernard
Role: Plausible Actor: Macready
Role: Long Cork Actor: Bannister
Role: English Girl Nancy&rbrack; Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: Jeannet&rbrack; Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mrs McNab&rbrack; Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Peggy&rbrack; Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilson
Role: PART I A Cruel fate Actor: Williamson, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr
Role: I sit on my sunkie Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: The passion of Love I never felt Actor: Miss Broadhurst
Role: To be sure she don't like a brisk Irish lad Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: We bipeds made up of frail clay Actor: Quick
Role: My Joe Jannet Actor: Wilson, Mrs Webb
Role: When Bibo went down Actor: Bannister
Role: A Sailor's life's the life for me Actor: Incledon
Role: PART II The charms of my Peggy Actor: Johnstone
Role: Farili bo boo Actor: Wilson
Role: On the lake of Killarney Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: The bells of Aberdovey Actor: Blanchard
Role: Scotch Song Actor: Incledon
Role: Sigh no more Ladies</a> Actor: Bannister, Johnstone, Incledon, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr
Role: President Actor: Bannister
Role: The Prince and Old England for ever Actor: Johnstone
Role: Comic Constitutional Song Actor: Bernard
Role: Goody Groaner&rbrack; Actor: Incledon, Reeve, Blanchard
Role: Beviamo tutti tre Actor: Bannister, Incledon, Blanchard, Reeve, Williamson, Johnstone.

Dance: Afterpiece conclude: Highland Fling-the Scotch Characters

Song: End II: Black Eyed Susan-Incledon

Music: In afterpiece: will be introduced the Highland Competition Prizeexactly as represented annually in the City of Edinburgh,-McLane, McGregor, McTavish; several Strathpays, Laments, Pebruchs-several other celebrated Pipers

Entertainment: Monologue End: Epilogue (riding on an Ass,)-Wilson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Acis And Galatea 0; Redemption 0

Afterpiece Title: A Miscellaneous Act

Performance Comment: Sono imbrogliato gia-Morelli (Paisiello); Fallen is the foe-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus</i>); Let the bright Seraphim-Miss Barclay (Samson); Concerto violin-Master Bridgetower; Awake! Awake! Aeolian lyre-Reinhold (Alexander's Feast, by Dr Arnold); O Liberty-Miss Hagley; accompanied on the violoncello-Mason (Judas Maccabaeus); Gird on thy sword-Chorus (Saul); Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain-Morelli, Chorus (Joshua); Sin not O King-Mrs Bland (Saul); The many rend the skies</i>-Chorus (Alexander's Feast, by Handel); What tho' I trace-Mrs Crouch (Solomon); Coronation Anthem-Chorus.

Music: End I: concerto on the hautboy-[J.] Parke

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Acis And Galatea 0; Redemption 0

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea 1

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea 2

Afterpiece Title: A Grand Miscellaneous Act

Performance Comment: Awake! Awake! Aeolian lyre-Reinhold (Arnold); Ye sons of Israel-Chorus (Joshua); Let the bright Seraphim-Miss Barcly (Samson); Concerto on the violoncello-Lindley (1st performance at this theatre); Ask if yon damask rose be sweet-Mrs Bland (Susanna); The many end the skies</i>-Chorus (Alexander's Feast); Angels ever bright and fair-Master Welsh (Theodora); Search round the world-; May no rash intruder-Chorus (Solomon); Ye sacred priests</i>-Mrs Crouch (Jephtha); Glory be to the Father-Chorus (Jubilate).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0, Composed By g

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Concerto bassoon-Parkinson; Is not the King most Mighty?, On the charmer fondly gazing-Miss Hagley [Arnold]; Fair Rosale-Master Welsh (Linley); I'll proclaim the wondrous story-Miss Hagley, Dignum (Esther); Sweet bird-Mrs Crouch (L'Allegro); Awake! the trumpet's lofty sound-Chorus (Samson); Con un moro orrendore strano-Morelli (Marcello); Worthy is the lamb-Chorus (The Messiah).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0principally From The Works Of handel; Redemption 0

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Behold! I tell, The trumpet shall sound-Reinhold (The Messiah); Is not the King?, Nn the charmer fondly gazing-Miss Hagley (Arnold); Non vi par-Morelli, Kelly, Mrs Crouch (Sarti); Fair Rosale-Master Welsh (Linley); Softly rise-Dignum; Ye southern breezes</i>-Chorus (Solomon, Boyce); O magnify the Lord-Mrs Crouch; Every day will I give thanks</i>-Incledon (Coronation Anthems</i>); Worthy is the lamb-Chorus (The Messiah).
Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill omits Anna, but "Mrs Rock was a wretched Anna" (Thespian Magazine, Feb. 1793, p. 195). Miss Morris</a> is identified in European Magazine, Jan. 1793, p. 69; and see 14, 16 Nov.] Afterpiece [1st time; P 2(?), author unknown. Text (i.e. synopsis of action), For the Booksellers, 1793. Larpent MS 964 contains Songs only]: Partly New, and partly a Selection of Scenery, Machinery, Tricks, and Business, from the most approved Pantomimic Productions of Lunn, Rich, Woodward, Messink, Rosamond [i.e. Rosoman], Lalauze, &c. The Music chiefly compiled [by Thomas Goodwin] from Pepusch, Galliard, Dr Arne, Vincent, Dibdin, Dr Arnold, Fisher, the rest by Shield. The selected Scenery and Machinery re-painted, and the several new ones designed and executed by Hodgins</a>, Pugh, Walmsley, Lupino, &c. The Dances by Byrn, who will for the first time introduce a Burlesque Pas de Russe. With new Dresses, Machinery and Decorations. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [In afterpiece the playbill lists Follett, but he "having received an injury at the morning's rehearsal, afforded that excellent actor, Munden, the opportunity of giving the Public an additional proof of the versatility of his talents: -he undertook the part of the Clown [i.e. Clodpole ], and performed it so well that he will probably be obliged to retain it" (Morning Herald, 21 Dec.). He was probably omitted from the Vocal Characters (see 21 Dec.).] Receipts: #258 10s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Cast
Role: Douglas</a> Actor: Holman
Role: Lord Randolph Actor: Farren
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Harley
Role: Old Norval Actor: Pope
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: A Young Lady

Performances

Mainpiece Title: How To Grow Rich

Cast
Role: Pave Actor: Lewis</a>
Role:
Smalltrade Actor: Quick
Role: Warford Actor: Pope
Role: Sir ThomasRoundhead Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Charles Dazzle Actor: Farren
Role: Hippy Actor: Blanchard
Role: Latitat Actor: Fawcett
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Esten
Role: Miss Dazzle Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Lady Henrietta Actor: Mrs Pollock

Entertainment: Afterpiece: [To conclude with Three Entire New Scenes, representing the Town and Harbour of Toulon; with a View of the Manoeuvring of the British, Spanish, and French Fleets</a>, after the Surrender of the Town and Fortifications to the English] on the Twenty-ninth of August [1793]. In which, When in War on the Ocean-Davies; an Entire New Song [composed by Shield,-Incledon; The Music- [Selected by Shaw from Pepusch, Dr Arne, Arnold, Fisher, [Michael] Arne, Vincent, Dibdin, Reeve, Shield; The Dances</i>-Byrn, Holland[; The Scenery-Hodgins</a>, Walmsley, Phillips</a>

Performance Comment: In which, When in War on the Ocean-Davies; an Entire New Song [composed by Shield,-Incledon; The Music- [Selected by Shaw from Pepusch, Dr Arne, Arnold, Fisher, [Michael] Arne, Vincent, Dibdin, Reeve, Shield; The Dances</i>-Byrn, Holland[; The Scenery-Hodgins</a>, Walmsley, Phillips</a>.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution Author(s): Samuel Arnold
Event Comment: Afterpiece: Being a Collection of favorite Scenes from the following celebrated Pantomimes: Harlequin Sorcerer, Mother Shipton, Choice of Harlequin, Lord Mayor's Day, Druids</i>, Fryar Bacon, Harlequin Freemason, Norwood Gipsies</i>, Omai, Magic Cavern, Harlequin Rambler. The Dances [composed] by Byrne. The Original Scenery, Machinery &c. painted by Lambert, Dall, Carver, Hodgins</a> and Richards</a>. The Music selected by Shaw from Pepuch [sic], Dr Arne, Arnold, Fisher, M.? Arne, Vincent, Didbin, Reeve, Shield. Receipts: #193 7s. (187.15; 15.12)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Chaplet

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Ratchford
Role: Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Actor: Cubitt
Role: Shepherdess Actor: Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain
Role: Serjeant Actor: W. Powel
Role: Recruit Actor: C. Powell
Role: Bricklayers</a> Actor: Letteney, Thompson
Role: Carpenter Actor: Lee
Role: Sportsmen Actor: Cross, Evatt
Role: Gardener Actor: Ledger
Role: Woodcutter Actor: Rock
Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Master Simmons</a>
Role:
Monkey Actor: Rayner
Role: Peacock Actor: Sloper
Role: Principal Witches</a> Actor: Davies</a>, Reeve
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Watts.

Dance: As17931020

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; CO 3, author unknown. Music selected from Dr Arnold, Storace, et al. MS: Larpent 996; not published]: Altered from THE COQUET of [Charles] Molloy. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Quarter Of An Hour Before Dinner

Afterpiece Title: THE DEAF LOVER

Song: 2nd piece: To conclude with a Musical Medley by Bannister Jun. and Sga Storace

Event Comment: Afterpiece: The Original Overture and Musick by the late Dr Arne, with a new Finale by Dr Arnold

Performances

Afterpiece Title: THOMAS AND SALLY; or, The Sailor's Return

Song: In Afterpiece: Cborums by Caulfield, Cooke, Maddocks, Lyons, Brown, Dorion Sen. and Jun.//Mrs Bramwell, Mrs Hale, Mrs Gaudry, Miss Menage, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers as17940321eader as17940312verture (OCCASIONAL ORATORIO). He smote all the first born by Chorus (ISRAEL IN EGYPT). Beold, the Lord's arm is not shortened and Lo! he is our God by Miss Leak (RESURRECTION, by Dr Arnold). Tyrants would in impious throngs by Sga Storace and Chorus (ATHALIA). Loud as the thunder by Master Welsh (SAMSON). I feel the Deity within and Arm, arm ye brave by Meredith; We come in bright array by Chorus (JUDAS MACCABAEUS). The prince unable by Sga Storace; The many rend the skies by Chorus (ALEXANDER'S FEAST). Concerto on the flute by Ashe .

Afterpiece Title: ACIS AND GALATEA

Music: End of Part I of oratorio concerto on violin by Giornovichi

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Gibbs. 3rd piece [1st time; M. ENT 2, by James Roberts]: End of Act I A Grand View of the British Fleet and the French Prizes entering Portsmouth, and an appropriate Procession. The Piece to conclude with a representation of the Town, &c. of Portsmouth, as illuminated on the glorious occasion. With a Transparency of Earl Howe. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] The selected Musick by Mornington, Handel, Dr Arne, Boyce, Pleyel, &c. A Naval Overture, and the new Musick, by Dr Arnold. The Scenery by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Morning Chronicle, 24 Oct. 1794: This Day is published RULE BRITANNIA! (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Heigho For A Husband

Afterpiece Title: MISS IN HER TEENS

Cast
Role: Fribble Actor: Suett
Role: Loveit Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Puff Actor: Benson
Role: Jasper Actor: Bland
Role: Flash Actor: PalmerTag-Mrs Harlowe
Role: PalmerTag Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Miss Biddy Actor: Mrs Gibbs</a>
Event Comment: A Serious Opera, the music by Bianchi, under whose direction this Opera is now revived, and the Chorusses under Dr Arnold. ["A little miscreant Italian cabal, who have endeavoured to derange the performances at this Theatre, attempted to hiss Kelly, who had generously come from Drury Lane Theatre that the serious Opera might not be interrupted. The liberal feelings of the English subscribers</i> overpowered the noise, and Kelly received the applause which his spirit deserved" (Morning Chronicle, 9 Feb.).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramide; Or, La Vendetta Di Nino

Cast
Role: Arsace Actor: Kelly
Role: Seleuco Actor: C. Rovedino
Role: Mitrane Actor: Cipriani?
Role: Oroe Actor: Braghetti
Role: Ombra di Nino Actor: Torregiani
Role: Semiramide Actor: Mme Brig. Banti
Role: Azema Actor: Sga Colombati.

Dance: As17950124

Event Comment: A Sacred Oratorio; the music entirely by Guglielmi, composed purposely for Mme Banti at the Royal Theatre of St.@Charles</a> at Naples</i> [in l788]; with Grand Chorusses under the direction of Dr Arnold, who will himself preside at the organ. At the harpsichord, Federici. Leader of the Band, Cramer. The Orchestra, vocal and instrumental, will consist of nearly two hundred performers

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Debora And Sisara

Music: End Part I: a Grand Overture by Haydn-; conducted-Haydn

Song: At commencement Part II: Angels ever bright and fair-Mme Banti

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music Chiefly From handel

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Grand Overture- (Haydn); Angels ever bright and fair-Mme Banti; May no rash intruder-Chorus; Oft on a plat of rising ground-Harrison; Lo he is our God-Miss Leak (Dr Arnold); For unto us</i>-Chorus; Air accompanied on harp by Mrs Dussek-Mme Banti (Gulielmi); Recitativo-Miss Leak, Harrison; Sing ye to the Lord-Mme Banti; The horse and his rider-Chorus.