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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Palmer; Lady Grace-Mrs Willoughby for the first time; Manly-Berry; Basset-Blakes; Squire Richard-Costollo; Lady Wronghead-Mrs James; Miss Jenny-Miss Minors; Sir Francis Wronghead-Yates; Moody-Winstone; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Cross; Trusty-Mrs Yates; Lady Townly-Mrs Pritchard.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Yates
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Song: Master Mattocks

Dance: Mathews, Mad Camargo, McNeil

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lady Jane Gray

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17510214, but full cast listed as follows: Filbert-Arthur; Peascod-Collins; Sir Roger-Marten; Steward-Anderson; Peter Nettle-Cushing; Constable-Dunstall; Dorcas-Mrs Dunstall; Kitty-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Barry; Manly-Sparks; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Sir Francis-Macklin; Basset-Dyer; Squire Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Miss Jenny-Mrs Vincent; Myrtilla-Mrs Dunstall; Trusty-Miss Haughton; Lady Townly-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Macklin
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Necromancer

Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The False Friend

Cast
Role: Don John Actor: Sparks
Related Works
Related Work: The False Friend Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Filbert-Arthur; Peascod-Collins; Sir Roger-Marten; Steward-Anderson; Peter Nettle-Cushing; Constable-Dunstall; Dorcas-Mrs Dunstall; Kitty Carrot-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Dance: As17520127

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ryan; Manly-Sparks; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Sir Francis-Macklin; Squire Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Macklin; Basset-Dyer; Miss Jenny-Miss Haughton; Myrtilla-Mrs Dunstall; Trusty-Miss Pitt; Lady Townly-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Macklin
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda

Related Works
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda: With the Rape of Colombine; or, The Flying Lovers Author(s): John Weaver

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ryan; Manly-Sparks; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Sir Francis-Arthur; Squire Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Myrtilla-Mrs Dunstall; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Lady Wronghead-Miss Pitt; Bassett-Dyer; Miss Jenny-Miss Morrison; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Bambridge; Lady Townly-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Related Works
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Committee Author(s): Sir Robert Howard

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17530926, but Sir Roger-Dunstall; Humphrey-Wignel; Statute-Redman; Nettle-Cushing; Steward-Anderson; Stave-Stoppelaer; Dorcas-Mrs Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Dunstall
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17531003, but Sir Roger-Marten.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Marten.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Dance: IItalian Peasants, as17531120

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: Foppington-Cibber; Loveless-Smith, 1st time; Young Fashion-Dyer; Sir Tunbelly-Martin; Coupler-Arthur; Worthy-Ridout; Seringe-Shuter; Lory-Stevens; Varole-Bencraft; Shoemaker-Paddick; Bull-Stoppelaer; Amanda-Mrs Barrington; Hoyden-Miss Baker; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Berinthia-Mrs Bland; Occasional Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Martin
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Collins

Dance: Granier, Mlle Camargo

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: Foppington-Cibber; Loveless-Smith; Young Fashion-Dyer; Sir Tunbelly-Marten; Coupler-Arthur; Worthy-Ridout; Seringe-Shuter; Lory-Stevens; Varole-Bennet; Shoemaker-Paddick; Bull-Stoppelaer; Amanda-Mrs Elmy; Hoyden-Mrs Green; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Berinthia-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ryan; Manly-Sparks; Sir Francis-Arthur; Richard-Shuter; Jenny-Mrs Baker; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Basset-Dyer; Moody-Dunstall; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Copin; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Young; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Lady Townly-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Lover His Own Rival

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Smith; Aimwell-Ridout; Sullen-Sparks; Foigard-Barrington; Gibbet-Bencraft; Scrub-Shuter; Boniface-Marten; Sir Charles-Anderson; Dorinda-Mrs Barrington; Lady Bountiful-Miss Ferguson; Cherry-Mrs Green; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Anderson

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Timothy-Collins; Sir Roger-Marten; Humphrey-Wignel; Statute-Redman; Nettle-Cushing; Filbert-Arthur; Steward-Anderson; Stave-Stoppelaer; Dorcas-Mrs Dunstall; Parish Girl-Miss Hallam; Kitty-Mrs Vincent.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Barry; Manly-Sparks; Sir Francis-Arthur; Squire Richard-Shuter; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Miss Jenny-Mrs Green; Poundage-Stoppelaer; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Copin; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Young; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Lady Townly-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Dance: As17561023

Event Comment: Benefit for Lowe. [See following "puff" from the Public Advertiser. "Sir: Perhaps there never was a period when the members of the stage were more respected than at present; and this favour consequently proceeds from the decency of their behaviour, and an emulative pride to please that public, whose generosity is an ample reward for their assiduity and perseverance; and when we consider the many qualifications, as well natural as acquired, requisite to constitute a player, surely the most rigid judge will be of opinion that the encouragement is not more than equal to the excellence. An actor must feel, that is, have the most refined idea of his part, to make an audience feel likewise; and adequate to the pleasures he enjoys in the applause of his approvers, will rise his degree of unhappiness, if by accident or sickness he is obstructed in the execution of his Genius; and should this happen at the era of his benefit, it must then be his misfortune to supplicate that interest which otherwise his merit would have commanded. "I was led to these reflections by accidentally perusing an advertisement prefix'd to a bill for the benefit of Mr Lowe; a performer too well known to need encomiums here; from whom the Town receive no inconsiderable Satisfaction at the theatre, and whose harmonious performance at our deservedly frequented summer scene of pleasure, has long obtained their highest approbation. We are told that a severe cold and Hoarseness have hindered his performing for some weeks past, and that he is now incapable of going abroad." Follows an elaborate plea for Lowe's friends to excuse his not calling on them, and for them to support his Benefit Night. Signed Veritas.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Cast
Role: Sir Hugh Actor: Arthur
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): John Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Dance: As17570103

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ryan; Manly-Sparks; Sir Francis-Arthur; Richard-Shuter; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Poundage-Stoppelaer; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Copin; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Young; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Jenny-Mrs Green; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Lady Townly-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Arthur
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Event Comment: A Free Benefit for Ryan. Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years. [See 3 April 1756.] Written by the late Mr Hughes. [For Afterpiece, see note.] Receipts: Door, #87 7s. Tickets #121 17s. (boxes 267; pit 286; gallery 122). (Account Book). [Ryan had advertised his benefit on 15 March to be The Siege of Damascus and a new Dramatic Satire called The Anniversary, being a Sequel to Lethe. On 16 March the following letter appeared in the Public Advertiser: "Upon reading Ryan's advertisement of a New Dramatic Satire, I was extremely pleas'd with a Description of the motive that occasioned it. He being last week at dinner with a set of particular friends, they inquired what Play and Farce he had chose this year for his Benefit. He inform'd them the Siege of Damascus and Lethe. Lethe, replied a Gentleman is very pleasing, but your friends have seen it, and you must fall into the fashion of having a new additional Scene; for a little bit of novelty may give assistance to its merit, and prove to your advantage. Why, then, said a facetious Gentleman, who sat very near him, Pray sir, do you write him one; 'twill cost you little trouble, and, you know, you are very capable. No more capable than yourself, Good Sir, answered the other; but to show I am full as willing, if you'll attempt to please his friends with one, upon my word I'll use my best endeavor to do the same, in writing of another. We need not fear Severity, for none will blame a friendly inclination to serve a man, who, I believe everyone wishes well. "Twas agreed, but Ryan judiciously observed, 'twould be a shame that two Gentlemen, each capable of writing to give an audience satisfaction, should condescend to make mere Lacqueys of their pens, and send them forth to hold the tail of Lethe; therefore if they should once begin, let them each write only one Hour longer, and they might raise a Structure of their own. They kindly undertook it, and in a Week sent him the piece he has now advertised."

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Siege Of Damascus

Related Works
Related Work: The Siege of Damascus Author(s): John Hughes

Afterpiece Title: The Anniversary : Being a Sequel to Lethe

Dance: SSicilian Peasants, as17571217; Fingalian Dance, by Desire, as17571013

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ross; Manly-Sparks; Sir Francis-Shuter; 1st time; Squire Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Pitt; Jenny-Mrs Green; Poundage-Stoppelaer; Motherley-Mrs Copin; Trusty-Miss Ferguson; Myrtilla-Miss Young; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Lady Townly-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Skeleton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: Foppington-Foote; Loveless-Havard; Young Fashion-Holland; Worthy-Palmer; Lory-Yates; Couple-Taswell; Berinthia-Mrs Pritchard; Hoyden-Mrs Clive; Varole-Blakes; Sir Tunbelly-Philips; Amanda-Mrs Davies; Nurse-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Philips
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Diversions of the Morning

Dance: SSpanish Dance, as17581014

Event Comment: Benefit for ye General Lying-in-Hospital. Afterpiece a new farce (Cross). Part of Pit laid into Boxes & Amphitheatre on Stage. Ladies are desired to send their servants at 3 o'clock. Receipts: #320 (Cross); Charges #84 (Winston MS 8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Zara

Afterpiece Title: The Rout

Performance Comment: Actors only in bill, but Feeble-Yates; Felix-Obrien; Sir William Wheedle-Palmer; Mrs Furbelow-Mrs Bennet; Rhodamintha-Miss Barton; Lady Never Settle-Miss Pritchard; Blunderbuss-Bransby; Balloon-Blakes; Friendly-Packer (Genest, IV, 542-43).
Cast
Role: Sir William Wheedle Actor: Palmer
Related Works
Related Work: The Rout Author(s): John Hill

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Townly-Ross; Manly-Sparks; Sir Francis-Shuter; Richard-Collins; Moody-Dunstall; Basset-Dyer; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Ferguson; Jenny-Mrs Green; Poundage-Marten; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Copin; Trusty-Miss Helm; Myrtilla-Miss Young; Lady Grace-Mrs Elmy; Lady Townly-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Shuter
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: Foppington-Woodward; Loveless-Smith; Young Fashion-Dyer; Worthy-Ross; Sir Tunbelly-Marten; Syringe-Shuter; Lory-Cushing; Coupler-Hayes; Bull-Lewis; Amanda-Mrs Vincent; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Miss Hoyden-Miss Hallam; Berinthia-Miss Elliot.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Marten
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Dance: TThe Knife Grinders (perform'd but once), as17631012

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse; Or, Virtue In Danger

Performance Comment: Foppington-Woodward; Loveless-Smith; Worthy-Ross; Syringe-Shuter; Lory-Cushing; Taylor-Perry; Shoemaker-Costollo; Varole-Holtom; Young Fashion-Dyer; Sir Tunbelly-Dunstall; Coupler-Murden; Amanda-Mrs Vincent; Nurse-Mrs Pitt; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Mattocks; Berinthia-Mrs Bellamy.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Dunstall
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: Buck-Woodward; Sir John Buck-Gibson; Classic-Anderson; Subtle-Costollo; Mrs Subtle-Mrs Pitt; Marquis-Holtom; Dauphin-Wignel; Peroquet-White; Roger-Weller; Gamut-Baker; Kitteau-Bennet; Lucinda (with song in Character)-Miss Macklin; Minuet-Fichar, Miss Macklin.
Cast
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Gibson
Event Comment: By Particular Desire. Neville MS Diary: Went into ye first row of ye Pit. Before ye play began and between ye acts read ye part of Lord and Lady Townly, Sir Francis, J. Moodie, and Sir Richard...The little girl who dances is more applauded than anyone who appears on that stage

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provoked Husband

Cast
Role: Sir Francis Wronghead Actor: Shuter

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Related Works
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond

Dance: Serious Dance-; Hornpipe, as17670722

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Benefit for Author of Padlock--"who was author of Love in a Village and Maid of the Mill" (playbill) [i.e., Isaac Bickerstaffe]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Barry; Manly-Packer; Basset-Dodd; Sir Francis-Love; Moody-Burton; Squire Richard-W. Palmer; Poundage-Castle; Lady Grace-Mrs W. Barry; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Cross; Trusty-Mrs Johnston; Myrtilla-Mrs Hippisley; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Jenny-Miss Pope; Lady Townly-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Love
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Johnston
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Dance: II: Turkish Dance-Dagueville, Sga Vidini

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Essex-Kniveton, first appearance this stage; Southampton-Wroughton; Burleigh-Gibson; Sir Walter Raleigh-R. Smith; Lieut.-Fox; Rutland-Mrs Bellamy; Nottingham-Mrs Vincent; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: R. Smith
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats of Scapin

Performance Comment: Scapin (By Particular Desire)-Kniveton; Thrifty-Cushing; Gripe-Quick; Shift-Wignell; Leander-Davis; Sly-Bates; Octavian-Thompson; Clara-Mrs Evans; Lucia-Miss Ogilvie.

Ballet: End: The Wapping Landlady. and Double Hornpipe. As17700420