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16506 results for: Keyword - Thomas and John Baston
We found 14171 matches on Author, 2277 matches on Performance Comments, 1448 matches on Event Comments, 424 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

12551
15 March 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Humours Of Oxford

Performance Comment: Gainlove-Harricks; Shamwell-King; Haughty-Johnson; Young Ape@all-Mills; Old Ape@all-Shatford; Dash-Curtis; Timothy-Middleton; Officer-Smith; Vice Chancellor-Bate; Conundrum-Swords; Colonel Truemore-Powell; Lady Science-Mrs Lefevre; Victoria-Miss Miller; Kitty-Miss Dudley; Wife-Miss Shelbourne; Maid-Miss Baker; Clarinda-Mrs Clifford; Occasional Prologue-Kennedy.
Cast
Role: Haughty Actor: Johnson

Afterpiece Title: A Mirror for the Ladies

Afterpiece Title: The Wrangling Lovers

Related Works
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Song: End III: Hunting Song-Miss Harris

Monologue: Vaudeville.Between Acts 3rd piece: a few Pantomimical Scenes. Harlequin-Best; Columbine-Miss Dudley

12552
05 April 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Contract; or, The Female Captain

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Palmer, Farren, Waldron, Burton, Parsons, Miss Walpole, Miss Pope; [Larpent MS 476 lists the parts: Dorimant, Sir David Dupe, Gregory, Skip, Gypsey, Lady D'Orville, Lydia Freeland.] Prologue-Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Contract Author(s): Thomas Francklin

12553
22 April 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Calypso [announced on playbill of 21 Apr.] is unavoidably postponed on account of Reinhold's Hoarseness. Tickets delivered by Miss Ambrose, Branson, Thompson, Sga Tinte and the Widow of the late Dr Arne, for Calypso, will be taken this night

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Commissary

12554
28 April 1779 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Dance: to conclude with: Country Dance-the characters; End I: new Comic Dance-Langrish, Jackson, Miss Parish, Miss Lings; End II: a Minuet-Aldridge, Mrs Bulkley; In III: Hornpipe, as17781212; End I afterpiece: a new Pantomimical Dance, The Sports of the Green-Aldridge, Langrish, Jackson, Miss Besford, Miss Parish, Miss Valois; in which his celebrated Tambourine Dance-Aldridge

Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): John Burgoyne
Related Work: Eldred; or, The British Freeholder Author(s): John Jackson
Related Work: The British Heroine Author(s): John Jackson

12555
30 April 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Jackson. 3rd piece [1st time in London; F 2, by James Solas Dodd, based on Le Naufrage, by Joseph de laFont, and 1st acted at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 1772, as The Funeral Pile. "The performers were exceedingly correct, which is unusual in benefit piece" Oulton, 1796,1,81). Prologue by the author (Town and Country Magazine, May 1779, p.270)]: With an Indian Processionv. Public Advertiser, 24 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Jackson in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: As17790114, but Douglas-Lewis; Old Norval-Younger (1st appearance these 4 years); Lady Randolph-Mrs Jackson (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Randolph Actor: Wroughton
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer's Return from London

Afterpiece Title: Gallic Gratitude; or, The Frenchman in India

Performance Comment: Characters by Wewitzer, Fearon, Robson, Thompson, L'Estrange, Mrs Morton, Miss Leeson. Cast from text (E. Johnson, 1779): La Bronze-Wewitzer; Cossim-Fearon; Haroun-Robson; Decca-Thompson; Sir ThomasCallico-L'Estrange; Ali-Jones; Derby O'Rudder-Egan; Teresa-Mrs Morton; Harriet-Miss Leeson; Prologue-Mrs Jackson in the character of Britannia.
Cast
Role: Sir ThomasCallico Actor: L'Estrange

Song: In 3rd piece: the Vocal Parts-Reinhold, Miss Thornton, Mrs Wrighten

12556
10 May 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Brandon, box-book and house-keeper. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Illumination

Afterpiece Title: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias

Related Works
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Cast
Role: Landlord Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: The Touchstone of Invention; or, The Soldier's Fortune Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Brownsmith

Monologue: In IV: Masque of Singing and Dancing. Plutus-Reinhold; Wit-Miss Valois

12557
11 May 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wright and Butler, carpenter. Afterpiece: To conclude with the Scene of the Waterfallv, as it was originally performed. Public Advertiser, 5 May: Tickets to be had of Wright, No. 24, Bennet-street, Westminster; of Butler, next door to the Theatre. Receipts: #267 9s. 6d. (37.11.0; 13.8.6; 0.4.0; tickets: 216.6.0) (charge: #74 14s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Dance: End II: Hornpipe-Wright

Song: As17790503

12558
31 May 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Beaumont and Fletcher [and altered by George Colman elder]. The Music by Purcell. New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout season]. Places for the Boxes to be taken of Rice at the Theatre. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Servants to keep places are to be at the Door in Suffolk-street by Five o'Clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Performance Comment: Principal Parts by Digges, Aickin, Bensley, Lamash, R. Palmer, Parsons, Usher, Massey, Webb, Davis, Egan, Master Edwin, Palmer, Miss Sherry, Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Massey; [Cast adjusted from text (T. Cadell, 1778) and from playbill of 10 July 1780: Caratach-Digges; Penius-Aickin; Suetonius-Bensley; Junius-Lamash; Demetrius-R. Palmer; Judas-Parsons; Nennius-Usher; Macer-Massey; Regulus-Webb; Decius-Davis; Curius-Egan; Hengo-Master Edwin; Petillius-Palmer; Bonduca-Miss Sherry; 2nd Daughter-Mrs Cuyler; Eldest Daughter-Mrs Massey; [The original Prologue[, written by the late David Garrick,-Palmer. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail

Related Works
Related Work: Love Triumphant; or, Nature will Prevail Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: End: The Provencale-Master and Miss Byrn

12559
04 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Tailors; A Tragedy for Warm Weather

Dance: As17790531

12560
12 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

12561
25 June 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bonduca

Related Works
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: Bonduca Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch of Bacon

Dance: As17790610

12562
06 August 1779 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Afterpiece Title: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante

Related Works
Related Work: Tony Lumpkin in Town; or, The Dilettante Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17790610

12563
02 October 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Invasion

12564
02 November 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Cast
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.

12565
18 December 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce is in Him

12566
17 January 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Siege Of Damascus

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

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Every-where

12567
24 January 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Siege Of Damascus

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

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Every-where

12568
25 January 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Flitch Of Bacon

12569
08 February 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Cast
Role: John Actor: Thompson

Dance: III: Hornpipe-Miss Besford. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

12570
11 February 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Tickets to be had and places for the Boxes to be taken of Fosbrook, at the Stage Door of the Theatre, at half a guinea each. Pit. 5s. 1st Gallery 3s. 6d. 2nd Gallery 2s. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander's Feast

Related Works
Related Work: Alexander's Feast; or, The Power of Musique Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Alexander's Feast Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: Dryden's Ode On St

Music: End I Oratorio: concerto on the organ-Stanley; End II: concerto on the violin-Cramer

12571
12 February 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Cast
Role: John Actor: Thompson

12572
19 February 1780 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Every-where

12573
28 February 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Oaks Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Cast
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: II: New Pastoral Dance-Delpini, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Sga Crespi; V: Grand New Dance-Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Miss Simonet, Delpini, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Sga Crespi

Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): Thomas Betterton
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Henry the Third of France Stabb'd by a Fryer: With the Fall of the Duke of Guise Author(s): Thomas Shipman
Related Work: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Henry the Second; or, The Fall of Rosamond Author(s): Thomas Hull
Related Work: The Misery of Civil War Author(s): John Crowne

Song: In: Fete Champetre. The vocal parts-Davies, Fawcett, Miss Abrams, Miss Collett, Miss Kirby, Mrs Wrighten

12574
02 March 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid Of The Oaks

Related Works
Related Work: The Maid of the Oaks Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Cast
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.

Dance: As17800228

Song: As17800228

12575
03 April 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The ChristmasTale

Dance: As17791122