Toggle Sphinx Query
SELECT * FROM london_stages WHERE MATCH('(@(authnameclean,perftitleclean,commentcclean,commentpclean) "The Princesses"/1) | (@(roleclean,performerclean) "The Princesses")') GROUP BY eventid ORDER BY weight() desc, eventdate asc OPTION field_weights=(perftitleclean=100, commentpclean=75, commentcclean=75, roleclean=100, performerclean=100, authnameclean=100), ranker=sph04

Result Options

Download:
JSON XML CSV

Search Filters

Event

Date Range
Start
End

Performance

?
Filter by Performance Type










Cast

?
+
+

Keyword

?
New Search
1272 results for: Keyword - The Princesses
We found 775 matches on Event Comments, 359 matches on Roles/Actors, 156 matches on Performance Title, 87 matches on Performance Comments, and 0 matches on Author.

26
24 March 1731 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never Acted before. [by Henry Fielding.] Afterpiece: Never perform'd before. By Scriblerus Secundus. [By Henry Fielding.] Afterpiece: Never perform'd before. By Scriblerus Secundus. [By Henry Fielding.] Books of the Tragedy, with Notes by Way of Key, &c. will be sold at the Theatre, as also Books of the Farce

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tragedy Of Tragedies; Or, The Life And Death Of Tom Thumb The Great

Cast
Role: King Arthur Actor: Mullart
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Young Verhuyck
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Lacy
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Jones
Role: Merline Actor: Hallam
Role: Noodle Actor: Reynolds
Role: Doodle Actor: Wathan
Role: Foodle Actor: Ayres
Role: Bailiff Actor: Peterson
Role: Follower Actor: Hicks
Role: Parson Actor: Watson
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Dove.

Afterpiece Title: The Letter Writers; or, A New Way to Keep a Wife at Home

Cast
Role: Rakel Actor: Lacy
Role: Commons Actor: Mullart
Role: Wisdom Actor: Jones
Role: Softly Actor: Hallam
Role: Risque Actor: Reynhold
Role: John Actor: Wathan
Role: Sneaksby Actor: Davenport
Role: Mrs Wisdom Actor: Mrs Lacy
Role: Mrs Softly Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Stokes.

27
23 August 1732 @ Bartholomew Fair

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The History Of King Henry The Viiith And Anna Bullen; Intermixed With The Diverting Humours Of Squire Numpskull And His Man Lack Brains

Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: W. Mills
Role: Numpskull Actor: Miller
Role: Wolsey Actor: Barcock
Role: Northumberland Actor: Tenoe
Role: Piercy Actor: Bardin
Role: Rochford Actor: Cross
Role: Clerimont Actor: Aston
Role: Lack Brains Actor: Young Bencroft
Role: Sir Positive Crab Actor: Jones
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Ann Oates
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Miss L'Homme
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Ticklepitcher Actor: Oates
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke.

Dance: Davenport, Clark, Hind, Mrs Hind, Miss L'Homme, Miss Price; particularly a Highlander-a Gentleman for his Diversion

28
08 January 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayed; Or, Anna Bullen

Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Hulett
Role: Anne Bullen Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Piercy Actor: Delane
Role: Wolsey Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Northumberland Actor: Huddy
Role: Rochford Actor: Rosco
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Williamson
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Cole, a Child of four Years of Age, who never appeared on any stage before.

29
24 September 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betray'd; Or, Anna Bullen

Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Hulett
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Piercy Actor: Delane
Role: Wolsey Actor: Lyon
Role: Northumberland Actor: Huddy
Role: Rochford Actor: Rosco
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Lady Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Cole, a Child of five Years of Age. A new Epilogue by Miss Cole

Afterpiece Title: The Tavern Bilkers

Cast
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Thurmond
Role: Harlequin Actor: d'Vallois
Role: Punch Actor: Evans
Role: Landlord Actor: Morris
Role: Drawers Actor: Woodward, James, Dove
Role: Landlady Actor: Pearce

30
29 October 1733 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late N. Rowe, Poet Laureat. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: The Opera of Operas; or, Tom Thumb the Great

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Young Master Arne
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Arne
Role: King Arthur Actor: Kelly
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Miss Jones
Role: Grizzle Actor: Charke
Role: Noodle Actor: Ellis Roberts
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Corse
Role: Merlin Actor: Cropponi
Role: Doodle Actor: F. Tench
Role: Bailiff Actor: Davies
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Oates

Dance: V: Les Amants Constants, as17331025 In Afterpiece: Mock Minuet, as17331027

31
28 January 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir George Actor: W. Mills
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Shepard
Role: Charles Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Marplot Actor: Miller

Afterpiece Title: The Opera of Operas

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Arne
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Arne
Role: King Arthur Actor: Kelly
Role: Dolalolla Actor: Jones
Role: Grizzle Actor: Cropponi
Role: Doodle Actor: Ellis Roberts
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Corse

Dance: By Nivelon, Miss Robinson, Miss Mann

32
26 November 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Aaron Hill, Esq. And New Scenes and Clothes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth; Or, The Conquest Of France By The English

Performance Comment: King Henry-Johnson; Dauphin-Giffard; King of France-W. Giffard; Bourbon-Richardson; Orleans-Woodward; Exeter-Rosco; York-Lyon; Scroop-Havard; Cambridge-Hamilton; Sir Thomas-Ray; Princess Catherine-Mrs Giffard; Harriet-Mrs Roberts; Charlotte-Miss Tollett. With a New Prologue, addressed to the City .
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Johnson
Role: Dauphin Actor: Giffard
Role: King of France Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bourbon Actor: Richardson
Role: Orleans Actor: Woodward
Role: Exeter Actor: Rosco
Role: York Actor: Lyon
Role: Scroop Actor: Havard
Role: Cambridge Actor: Hamilton
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Ray
Role: Princess Catherine Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Tollett. With a New Prologue, addressed to the City

Afterpiece Title: Pat1e and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling

Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Kelly
Role: Roger Actor: Woodward
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Gerrard
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

33
01 March 1737 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: In Imitation of Shakespear [By William Havard]. The Characters Dress'd After the Manner of the Time

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Charles The First; An Historical Play

Cast
Role: King Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Giffard
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Master W. Hamilton
Role: Bishop Juxon Actor: Havard
Role: Duke of Richmond Actor: Bardin
Role: Marquis of Lindsey Actor: Richardson
Role: Oliver Cromwell Actor: Wright
Role: Fairfax Actor: Johnson
Role: Bardshaw Actor: Rosco
Role: Ireton Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Colonel Tomlinson Actor: Hamilton
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Lady Fairfax Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Prologue Actor: Giffard
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Giffard.

34
17 April 1740 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Macklin. Afterpiece: Written by the Author of Pasquin. [Tickets at Macklin's House, No. 12, in Wild Court.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: See17390915, but Miser-Macklin; Lappet-Mrs Clive (with The Life of a Beau); Clerimont-Mills; Frederick-Havard; Harriet-Mrs Butler; Mariana-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Macklin
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Frederick Actor: Havard
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Mills.

Afterpiece Title: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Arthur Actor: Turbutt
Role: Grizzle Actor: Winstone
Role: Noodle Actor: Woodward
Role: Doodle Actor: Green
Role: Foodle Actor: Leigh
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Yates
Role: Shoulderdab Actor: Ridout
Role: Deadset Actor: Vaughan
Role: Tackum Actor: Reed
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Taswell
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Marten.

Dance: I: Le Tambourine-Mlle Chateauneuf; II: Muilment; IV: Ballet-Desnoyer, Mlle Chateauneuf; with music by Martini-; V: Pierrots-Lalauze, Livier

Song: English Captain (as17400325-Beard

35
09 May 1740 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Havard, the Author. Mainpiece: Written in Imitation of Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: An Historical Play [king Charles I]

Cast
Role: Fairfax Actor: Havard
Role: King Actor: Giffard
Role: Oliver Cromwell Actor: Wright
Role: Bishop Juxon Actor: Ridout
Role: Richmond Actor: Woodward
Role: Marquis of Lindsey Actor: Green
Role: Bradshaw Actor: Marten
Role: Ireton Actor: Taswell
Role: Tomlinson Actor: Leigh
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Thynne
Role: Gloster Actor: Miss Edwards
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Fairfax Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Cole.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Blister Actor: Turbutt
Role: Coupee Actor: Macklin
Role: Goodwill Actor: Taswell
Role: Quaver Actor: Raftor
Role: Thomas Actor: Green
Role: Wormwood Actor: Woodburn.

Dance: II: Le Tambourine-Mlle Chateauneuf; III: Muilment; IV: Pierots-Lalauze, Livier; D: Muilment

Song: I: The Noon Tide Air (Comus)-Miss Edwards

36
25 April 1745 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth

Performance Comment: King Henry-Hale; Exeter-Ridout; Achb. Canterbury-Chapman; Fluellin-Hippisley; King of France-Cashell; Dauphin-Woodward; Constable-Bridgwater; French Soldier-Destrade; Pistol-Cibber; Queen of France-Mrs Bland; Princess Katherine-Mrs Vincent; Hostess-Mrs James; Chorus (after the manner of the ancients)-Ryan; Epilogue (on Somebody in the character of Nobody)-Cibber.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Hale
Role: Exeter Actor: Ridout
Role: Canterbury Actor: Chapman
Role: Fluellin Actor: Hippisley
Role: King of France Actor: Cashell
Role: Dauphin Actor: Woodward
Role: Constable Actor: Bridgwater
Role: French Soldier Actor: Destrade
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber
Role: Queen of France Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Princess Katherine Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs James
Role: Chorus Actor: Ryan
Role: Epilogue Actor: Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: Pyramus and Thisbe

Cast
Role: Pyramus Actor: Beard
Role: Lyon Actor: Reinhold
Role: Wall Actor: Laguerre
Role: Moonshine Actor: Roberts
Role: Thisbe Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: The Dances Actor: Cooke, LaLauze, Picq, Villeneuve, Delagarde, Mrs Delagarde, Mrs Duval

Dance: Cooke, Sga Campioni

37
18 November 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: As written by Shakespear, Containing the Memorable Battle of Agincourtv, with the total Overthrow of the French Armyv, and many other historical passages

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry V

Performance Comment: Henry-Hale; Exeter-Ridout; Canterbury-Chapman; Fluellen-Hippisley; Pistol-Cibber; English Soldier-Rosco; France-Cashell; Dauphin-Woodward; Constable-Bridgwater; French Soldier-Destrade; Queen of France-Mrs Bland; Princess Katherine-Mrs Hale; Hostess-Mrs James; With the Chorus (after the manner of the ancients)-Ryan.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Hale
Role: Exeter Actor: Ridout
Role: Canterbury Actor: Chapman
Role: Fluellen Actor: Hippisley
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber
Role: English Soldier Actor: Rosco
Role: France Actor: Cashell
Role: Dauphin Actor: Woodward
Role: Constable Actor: Bridgwater
Role: French Soldier Actor: Destrade
Role: Queen of France Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Princess Katherine Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs James
Role: With the Chorus Actor: Ryan.

Afterpiece Title: The Rape of Proserpine

Cast
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wright
Role: Proserpine Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Jupiter Actor: Roberts
Role: Mercury Actor: Reinhold
Role: Follower of Proserpine Actor: Sga Campioni
Role: 2nd Follower Actor: Miss Vandersluys
Role: 3rd Follower Actor: Mrs LeBrun
Role: 4th Follower Actor: Mrs Villeneuve
Role: 5th Follower Actor: Mrs Ozane
Role: Follower of Ceres Actor: Mrs Delagarde
Role: Pluto Actor: Leveridge
Role: Demons Actor: Villeneuve, Delagarde, Dupre, Destrade
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Havard
Role: Yeoman Actor: Bencraft
Role: Clodpole Actor: Hippisley
Role: Old Man Actor: Smith
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Vaughan
Role: Gardeners Actor: Destrade, Dupre
Role: Earth Actor: Destrade, Mrs Ozane
Role: Air Actor: Villeneuve, Miss Vandersluys
Role: Fire Actor: Delagarde, Mrs LeBrun
Role: Water Actor: Cooke, Sga Campioni.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rape of Proserpine: With The Birth and Adventures of Harlequin Author(s): Lewis Theobald

38
23 March 1754 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Clive. A new Operetta. Farce dull & hiss'd at ye End (Cross). Music by D'Fesch. Part of Pit laid into Boxes. Amphitheatre on Stage. N.B. Tis hoped Gentlemen won't take it ill that they can't be admitted into the Orchestra, as it will be impossible to perform the Entertainment without the whole band of Music. Tickets to be had of Mrs Clive at her Lodgings at the Wheatsheaf in Henrietta St. and of Mr Varney at the Stage Door. Receipts: #240 [Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Garrick
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Woodward
Role: Sir William Wisewood Actor: Taswell
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Palmer
Role: Snap Actor: Yates
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: The London Prentice

Performance Comment: Parts-Beard, Wilder, Vernon, Miss Thomas, Mrs Clive. [Emperor-Wilder; Vizir-Vernon; London Prentice-Beard; Humdrumeda-Miss Thomas; Princess Theoraze-Mrs Clive (MacMillan).]
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Beard, Wilder, Vernon, Miss Thomas, Mrs Clive.
Role: Emperor Actor: Wilder
Role: Vizir Actor: Vernon
Role: London Prentice Actor: Beard
Role: Humdrumeda Actor: Miss Thomas
Role: Princess Theoraze Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: Devisse, Mlle Auretti

39
27 October 1755 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Cast
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Garrick
Role: Constant Actor: Havard
Role: Heartfree Actor: Palmer
Role: Bully Actor: Beard
Role: Razor Actor: Yates
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Cibber.

Afterpiece Title: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Cast
Role: Tom Actor: Master Simson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Philips
Role: Grizzle Actor: Burton
Role: Noodle Actor: Walker
Role: Doodle Actor: Scrase
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Bradshaw.

40
20 March 1760 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Shuter. Mainpiece: Not acted in 10 years. Receipts: #194 10s. in cash, plus #147 18s. from tickets (Boxes 378; Pit 356). Charges #64 5s. Advanced to Mrs Ward #30. [Shuter called for imaginative participation of his audience in his Medley Skit (see Larpent MS 171): @"Suppose my dress alter'd with each exhibition....@If I speak like a Dutchman, or Brogue it like Paddy,@Or mimic Monsieur, or lisp like a Lady"@ Parts for The English Sailors in America (by G. A. Steevens) are listed in Larpent MS 172: Indian King , English Captain , Irishman , Sailor Ned and Sailor Ben , a Black Messenger , Guards , White Savage Lady , Black Woman , Image .

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Royal Merchant; Or, The Beggar's Bush

Cast
Role: Florenz Actor: Ross, 1st time
Role: Clause Actor: Ridout
Role: Woolfort Actor: Sparks
Role: Hubert Actor: Clarke
Role: Hemskirk Actor: Gibson
Role: Orator Higgen Actor: Dunstall
Role: Vandunck Actor: Marten
Role: Prince Prigg Actor: Shuter
Role: Jaqueline Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Bertha Actor: Mrs Lee.

Dance: TThe Dutch Skipper-Poitier

Entertainment: E+Extravaganza. Shuter will entertain the audience in an Oratorical, Poetical, Operatical Method (never befoer attempted) with a Comic Extravaganza call'd A Day of Taste; or, London Raree Show-Shuter being a Ranelagh Breakfast, a Coffee House Conversation, An Auction at Noon, and the Choice Spirits at Night; conclude with: The Cries of London-. *uó‘cg To which will (By Desire) be added (for this Night only) Mr Shuter's Droll that was perform'd at Bartholomew Fair, call'd The English Sailors in America. Mackfinnen (the Irish Volunteer)-Shuter; Princess-Miss Dawson, her first Time of speaking on the stage

Performance Comment: Shuter will entertain the audience in an Oratorical, Poetical, Operatical Method (never befoer attempted) with a Comic Extravaganza call'd A Day of Taste; or, London Raree Show-Shuter being a Ranelagh Breakfast, a Coffee House Conversation, An Auction at Noon, and the Choice Spirits at Night; conclude with: The Cries of London-. *uó‘cg To which will (By Desire) be added (for this Night only) Mr Shuter's Droll that was perform'd at Bartholomew Fair, call'd The English Sailors in America. Mackfinnen (the Irish Volunteer)-Shuter; Princess-Miss Dawson, her first Time of speaking on the stage.
Cast
Role: London Raree Show Actor: Shuter being a Ranelagh Breakfast, a Coffee House Conversation, An Auction at Noon, and the Choice Spirits at Night
Role: The Cries of London Actor: . uó‘cg To which will
Role: Mackfinnen Actor: Shuter
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Dawson, her first Time of speaking on the stage.

41
30 March 1761 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Smith. Part of Pit will be laid into Boxes. Tickets sold at the Door will not be admitted. The Charges include House charge: #63, plus Wax Candles #1 5s. plus Extra Guards #1 5s. 6d., plus a French Horn and 2 Side drums 7s. Receipts: #83 4s. 6d. plus #174 7s. from tickets (Box 382; Pit 447; Gallery 118) (Account Book). Charges: #65 17s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Smith, 1st time
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Richmond Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Sparks
Role: Tressel Actor: Dyer
Role: Prince Edward Actor: A Young Gentleman, 1st appearance any stage
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: The English Tars in America; or, The Good Woman Without a Head

Cast
Role: Oflarty Macfinnan Actor: Shuter
Role: Indian King Actor: Wignel
Role: Briton Actor: Davis
Role: Beau Bowling Actor: Buck
Role: Jack Ratling Actor: Weller
Role: Black@moor Lady Actor: Miss Sledge
Role: Princess Sachema Actor: Mrs Lee.

Dance: III: A Comic Dance-Poitier Jr, Mlle Capdeville; After Play: An Epilogue on the Humours of tne Age in Imitation of Shakespeare's Stage-Cresswick

42
21 September 1761 @ Southwark Fair

Event Comment: At the large Theatrical Booth at the bottom of the Bowling Green. A new Comedy Written on the plan of a gentleman whose abilities have long received the sanction of public approbation. Interspersed with a variety of Entertainments infinitely superior to what have been generally given at the Fairs. The Songs will be new and spirited. The Dances lively and characteristic. By a company of Comedians from both Theatres. Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit 1s. 6d. Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He Whimsical Battle Of The Greybeards; Or, The Humourous History Of A Covent Garden Adventure; Containing The Ridiculous Behaviour Of shela O'flannegan The First Irish Woman Introduced At Any Fair, The Odd Resentment Of col

Performance Comment: Crackcrown and his whimsical Duel with the purblind Major Blinko, the Marriage of Sawney MacGregor, a Scotch Footman, and Shela O'Flannegan; with the fortunate conclusion by a Methodist Cobbler; The whole to conclude with a congratulatory poem; by way of Epithalamium, on the auspicious nuptials of our Illustrious Patriot King, and the Illustrious Princess Charlotte of Mecklenberg-Strelitz-.
Cast
Role: Princess Charlotte of Mecklenberg Actor: Strelitz-.
Role: Strelitz Actor: .

Dance: CComic Dance-Signora Florentina, a capital performer from the Opera House at Turin

43
01 April 1766 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayed; Or, Anna Bullen

Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: Clarke
Role: Piercy Actor: Smith
Role: Wolsey Actor: Gibson
Role: Rochford Actor: Dyer
Role: Northumberland Actor: Walker
Role: Lady Diana Talbot Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Lady Elizabeth Blunt Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Besford
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Bellamy.

Afterpiece Title: The Old Maid

Performance Comment: As17660315 but with Old Maid (New Dress'd)-Woodward, "Being the second, and Positively the last time of his appearing in that character".
Cast
Role: Old Maid Actor: Woodward, "Being the second, and Positively the last time of his appearing in that character".
Role: Cape Actor: Dunstall.
Role: Young Clerimont Actor: Perry
Role: Captain Cape Actor: Lewis
Role: Harlow Actor: Davis
Role: Heartwell Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Harlow Actor: Miss Wilford, first time.

Dance: IV: Rural Love, as17651115; End: The Venetian Gardeners, as17650925

44
09 October 1776 @ China Hall, Lower Road, Rotherhithe

Event Comment: Benefit for Master Russell. Tickets to be had of Master Russell at the Swan, Elephant stairs. Afterpiece: Written by Henry Fielding, Esq. In Act I the Triumphal Entry of Tom Thumbv, attended with Giants, Giantess's, Dwarfs, Pigmies, Drums, Trumpets, &c

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Minor

Performance Comment: The Minor-Raymond; Sir William Wealthy-Lloyd; Mr Richard Wealthy-Lewis; Loader-Comerford; Dick-Master Russell; Transfer-Marson; Smirk, Shift, Mrs Cole-Russell; Lucy-Miss Taylor.
Cast
Role: The Minor Actor: Raymond
Role: Sir William Wealthy Actor: Lloyd
Role: Mr Richard Wealthy Actor: Lewis
Role: Loader Actor: Comerford
Role: Dick Actor: Master Russell
Role: Transfer Actor: Marson
Role: Mrs Cole Actor: Russell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Taylor.

Afterpiece Title: The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb-Master Russell; King Arthur-Comerford; Lord Grizzle-Massey; Noodle-Russell; Doodle-Johnson; Bailiff-Dancer; Follower-Thomas; Glumdalca (Queen of the Giants)-Mr Smith; Queen Dollalolla-Mrs Ross; Princess Huncamunca-Mrs Wilks; Mustacha (a Maid of Honour)-Miss Taylor; Cleora-Mrs West.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Russell
Role: King Arthur Actor: Comerford
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Massey
Role: Noodle Actor: Russell
Role: Doodle Actor: Johnson
Role: Bailiff Actor: Dancer
Role: Follower Actor: Thomas
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mr Smith
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Ross
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Taylor
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs West.

Entertainment: Monologues.Preceding: Prologue to Barbarossa in the character of a Country Boy, containing an account of his Journey to London, his different Services there, first in the City, next with a Lord, then with a Lady, and last of all with a starved Poet-Master Russell; End I: a Scene from Lethe: Fine Gentleman-Master Russell; End II: an Harangue in a Tubafter the manner of the celebrated George Alexander Stevens-Master Russell; End: The Drunken Buck-Raymond

Performance Comment: Preceding: Prologue to Barbarossa in the character of a Country Boy, containing an account of his Journey to London, his different Services there, first in the City, next with a Lord, then with a Lady, and last of all with a starved Poet-Master Russell; End I: a Scene from Lethe: Fine Gentleman-Master Russell; End II: an Harangue in a Tubafter the manner of the celebrated George Alexander Stevens-Master Russell; End: The Drunken Buck-Raymond.
Cast
Role: and last of all with a starved Poet Actor: Master Russell
Role: Fine Gentleman Actor: Master Russell
Role: George Alexander Stevens Actor: Master Russell
Role: The Drunken Buck Actor: Raymond.

45
08 February 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the Author of Braganza [1st time; T 5, by Robert Jephson. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text)]. With new Scenes and Dresses. Public Advertiser, 15 Feb. 1779: This Day is published The Law of Lombardy (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #221 (196.19.0; 23.13.6; 0.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Law Of Lombardy

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Smith, Bensley, Farren, Packer, Hurst, Wright, Chambers, Wrighten, Fawcett, Philimore, Burghall, Henderson, Mrs Robinson, Miss Younge. [Cast from text (T. Evans, 1779, and London Magazine, Feb. 1779, 73): Paladore-Smith; King-Bensley; Lucio-Farren; Rinaldo-Packer; Ascanio-Hurst; Shepherd-Wright; Senator-Chambers; Foresters-Wrighten, Fawcett; Squire to Paladore-Philimore; Officer-Burghall; Bireno-Henderson; Alinda-Mrs Robinson; Princess-Miss Younge; Prologue-Farren; Epilogue-Miss Younge. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Paladore Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Bensley
Role: Lucio Actor: Farren
Role: Rinaldo Actor: Packer
Role: Ascanio Actor: Hurst
Role: Shepherd Actor: Wright
Role: Senator Actor: Chambers
Role: Foresters Actor: Wrighten, Fawcett
Role: Squire to Paladore Actor: Philimore
Role: Officer Actor: Burghall
Role: Bireno Actor: Henderson
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Prologue Actor: Farren
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Younge.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Cast
Role: Lovel Actor: Lamash
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Dodd
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Palmer
Role: Philip Actor: Baddeley
Role: Freeman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Pope.

46
24 August 1781 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Henderson (1st appearance here these 4 years); Sir Hugh Evans-Edwin; Justice Shallow-Wilson; Doctor Caius-Baddeley; Host-Bannister; Page-Staunton; Slender-R. Palmer; Fenton-Wood; Bardolph-Massey; Pistol-Egan; Simple-Blissett; Robin-Master Edwin; Ford-Palmer; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Edwin; Mrs Page-Mrs Hitchcock; Ann Page-Miss Wewitzer; Mrs Ford-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Edwin
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Wilson
Role: Doctor Caius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Host Actor: Bannister
Role: Page Actor: Staunton
Role: Slender Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Fenton Actor: Wood
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Pistol Actor: Egan
Role: Simple Actor: Blissett
Role: Robin Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Ford Actor: Palmer
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Ann Page Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Miss Farren

Afterpiece Title: Kensington Gardens

Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: Kenny, _Pierce.
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.

Afterpiece Title: Ripe Fruit

Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Staunton, Wood, Painter, Pierce.
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Cast
Role: Princess Huncamunca Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Wilson
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Peto Actor: Painter
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love.
Role: Thimble Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir Harry Optic Actor: Blissett
Role: Dick Actor: Barrett
Role: Toupee Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Letitia Actor: Miss Harper
Role: unassigned Actor: Staunton, Wood, Painter, Pierce.
Role: Characters Actor: _Stevens, _Kenny, Mrs _Lefevre.
Role: Cranky Actor: Wilson
Role: Bowkitt Actor: Edwin
Role: Bouquet Actor: Wood
Role: Vinegar Actor: Baddeley
Role: Idle Actor: Lamash
Role: Orator Mum Actor: Barrett
Role: John Actor: Stevens
Role: Signor Arionelli Actor: Bannister
Role: Dolce Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Harper. Kenny is unassigned.
Role: William Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Hitchcock.
Role: Mr Noodle Actor: Bannister
Role: Mr Doodle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost of Gaffer Thumb Actor: Simpkinson
Role: King Arthur Actor: Wilson
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Plumante Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Cargill.

Song: In 2nd piece: As17810822; End of 3rd piece: Moderation and Alteration, as17810817

47
31 January 1785 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. [Author and speaker of Prologue unknown.] The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Charles I

Cast
Role: King Charles Actor: Connell
Role: Fairfax Actor: Diamond
Role: Duke of York Actor: Mrs Hudson
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Bishop Juxon Actor: Banyard
Role: Ireton Actor: Loader
Role: Colonel Tomlinson Actor: Ferguson
Role: Duke of Richmond Actor: Randall
Role: Marquis of Lindsey Actor: Wood
Role: Servant Actor: Cooper
Role: Bradshaw Actor: Thompson
Role: Oliver Cromwell Actor: Gray
Role: Lady Fairfax Actor: Miss Clarke
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Brooksbank
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Greenleaf. With an Occasional Prologue

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera (Last Act only)

Cast
Role: Captain Macheath Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Peachum Actor: Thompson
Role: Lockit Actor: Connell
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Griffiths
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Loader
Role: Filch Actor: Wood
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Hemet

Dance: In afterpiece a Hornpipe by Middleton. IMITATIONS. End of mainpiece a variety of new Imitations by a Gentleman [probably Kean (see17850124)]. VAUDEVILLE. After the Imitations A Comic Sketch of the Times by Ryder, Greville, Mrs Hudson; and Bucks have at ye All by Cross

Performance Comment: IMITATIONS. End of mainpiece a variety of new Imitations by a Gentleman [probably Kean (see17850124)]. VAUDEVILLE. After the Imitations A Comic Sketch of the Times by Ryder, Greville, Mrs Hudson; and Bucks have at ye All by Cross .

48
12 June 1789 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Cubitt, Boyce, Cox & Byrne. 1st piece [1st time; P 1, author unknown]: In which a Grand Tournament, or Mock Fightv. The Music composed and compiled by the younger Master Ware. Receipts: #276 5s. (44.4.6; 11.10.6; tickets: 220.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Giant Defeated; Or, The Reward Of Valour

Cast
Role: Knight Actor: Byrne
Role: King Actor: Boyce
Role: Princess Actor: Mrs Goodwin.

Afterpiece Title: The Child of Nature

Cast
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Ryder
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Booth
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Bernard
Role: Tradelove Actor: Thompson
Role: Freeman Actor: Davies
Role: Sackbut Actor: Fearon
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Blanchard
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Quick
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Mrs Wells.
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.

Afterpiece Title: The Death of Captain Cook

Cast
Role: Young Hazlewood Actor: Lewis
Role: Hector Actor: Ryder
Role: Sir Harry Hazlewood Actor: Quick
Role: Hotfrost Actor: Edwin
Role: Shaloon Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Colonel Heavyside Actor: Booth
Role: Captain Douce Actor: Cubitt
Role: Major Rooky Actor: Rock
Role: Glovestring Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Mrs Knott Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Mrs Jeroboam Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miss Jeroboam Actor: Mr Blanchard
Role: Miss Somers Actor: Mrs Wells.
Role: The Characters Actor: _Aickin.
Role: Marquis Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Ryder
Role: Nicholas Actor: Edwin
Role: General Actor: Quick
Role: Matthias Actor: Fearon
Role: Ambrose Actor: Thomson
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Cecily Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Wells.
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Ryder
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Booth
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Bernard
Role: Tradelove Actor: Thompson
Role: Freeman Actor: Davies
Role: Sackbut Actor: Fearon
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Blanchard
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Quick
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Mrs Wells.
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: _Blanchard.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Boyce
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Cubitt
Role: Lover Actor: Farley
Role: Clown Actor: Letteney
Role: Taberino Actor: Rock
Role: Zozeb Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Wood Cutter Actor: Bonville
Role: Undertaker Actor: Stevens
Role: Pierrot Actor: Delpini
Role: Aladin's Mother Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Pantaloon's Wife Actor: Mrs White
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Goodwin

Song: End 2nd piece: Poor Thomas Day-Edwin, Davies, Bannister

49
01 October 1789 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 20 years [not acted since 13 Oct. 1748. With alterations by John Philip Kemble]. Receipts: #167 18s. 6d. (122.19.0; 42.11.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth; Or, The Conquest Of France

Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Kemble
Role: Exeter Actor: Aickin
Role: Westmorland Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke of Bedford Actor: Dignum
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Benson
Role: Pistol Actor: Suett
Role: Erpingham Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Alfred
Role: Williams Actor: Whitfield
Role: Nym Actor: Burton
Role: Gower Actor: Williames
Role: Archbishop of Canterbury Actor: Maddocks
Role: Ely Actor: Jones
Role: Grey Actor: Lamash
Role: Scroop Actor: Wilson
Role: Cambridge Actor: Webb
Role: Bates Actor: Banks
Role: Boy Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Fluellen Actor: Baddeley
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Duke of Burgundy Actor: Phillimore
Role: Constable Actor: Fawcett
Role: Montjoy Actor: Haymes
Role: Governor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Dauphin Actor: Barrymore
Role: Princess Catharine Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Queen of France Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Coupee Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Blister Actor: Suett
Role: Quaver Actor: Dignum
Role: Goodwill Actor: Packer
Role: Thomas Actor: Phillimore
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Miss Romanzini.

50
07 October 1790 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth; Or, The Conquest Of France

Performance Comment: King Henry-Kemble; Duke of Gloucester-Benson; Duke of Bedford-Dignum; Duke of Exeter-Aickin; Earl of Westmorland-R. Palmer; Archbishop of Canterbury-Maddocks; Ely-Jones; Cambridge-Webb; Scroop-Chapman; Grey-Bland; Erpingham-Waldron; Gower-Williames; Nym-Burton; Bardolph-Alfred; Fluellen-Baddeley; Pistol-Suett; Boy-Master Gregson; Williams-Whitfield; Bates-Banks; King of France-Packer; The Dauphin-Barrymore; Duke of Burgundy-Phillimore; Constable-Fawcett; Governor-Hollingsworth; Montjoy-Haymes; Queen of France-Mrs Ward; Princess Katharine-Miss Collins; Hostess-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: King Henry Actor: Kemble
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Benson
Role: Duke of Bedford Actor: Dignum
Role: Duke of Exeter Actor: Aickin
Role: Earl of Westmorland Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Archbishop of Canterbury Actor: Maddocks
Role: Ely Actor: Jones
Role: Cambridge Actor: Webb
Role: Scroop Actor: Chapman
Role: Grey Actor: Bland
Role: Erpingham Actor: Waldron
Role: Gower Actor: Williames
Role: Nym Actor: Burton
Role: Bardolph Actor: Alfred
Role: Fluellen Actor: Baddeley
Role: Pistol Actor: Suett
Role: Boy Actor: Master Gregson
Role: Williams Actor: Whitfield
Role: Bates Actor: Banks
Role: King of France Actor: Packer
Role: The Dauphin Actor: Barrymore
Role: Duke of Burgundy Actor: Phillimore
Role: Constable Actor: Fawcett
Role: Governor Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Montjoy Actor: Haymes
Role: Queen of France Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Princess Katharine Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Booth.

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Cast
Role: Young Cockney Actor: Dodd
Role: Barnacle Actor: Suett
Role: Old Cockney Actor: Fawcett
Role: Captain Sightly Actor: Dignum
Role: Priscilla Tomboy Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Penelope Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Miss La Blonde Actor: Miss Barnes.