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226
02 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: With all the Original Decorations of Rising, Sinking, and Flying; and Dances proper to the Play

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lancashire Witches; Or, Teague O'divelly

Performance Comment: Sir Edward-Shepard; Sir Timothy-Cibber Jr; Squire Heartford-Miller; Tom Shaklehead-Johnson; Teague-Oats; Belfort-W. Mills; Doubty-Watson; Lady Shaklehead-Mrs Wetherilt; Isabella-Mrs Horton; Theodosia-Mrs Grace.
Cast
Role: Sir Edward Actor: Shepard
Role: Sir Timothy Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Squire Heartford Actor: Miller
Role: Tom Shaklehead Actor: Johnson
Role: Teague Actor: Oats
Role: Belfort Actor: W. Mills
Role: Doubty Actor: Watson
Role: Lady Shaklehead Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Theodosia Actor: Mrs Grace.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lancashire Witches, and Tegue o Divelly the Irish Priest Author(s): Thomas Shadwell

Music: ll the Witches Musick both Vocal and Instrumental, by the late Mr Barret-

227
03 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Performance Comment: Subtle-Cibber; Face-Mills; Sir Epicure-Harper; Surly-W. Mills; Dapper-Cibber Jr; Drugger-Miller; Lovewit-Shepard; Tribulation-Griffin; Ananias-Johnson; Kastril-Bridgwater; Doll-Mrs Wetherilt; Dame Pliant-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Subtle Actor: Cibber
Role: Face Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Harper
Role: Surly Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dapper Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Drugger Actor: Miller
Role: Lovewit Actor: Shepard
Role: Tribulation Actor: Griffin
Role: Ananias Actor: Johnson
Role: Kastril Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Doll Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Dame Pliant Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Alchymist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Dance:

228
04 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip To The Jubilee

Performance Comment: Sir Harry-Wilks; Lady Lurewell-Mrs Oldfield; Angelica-Mrs Booth; Colonel Standard-Mills; Smuggler-Johnson; Beau Clincher-Miller; Clincher Jr-Oates; Vizard-W. Mills; Dicky-Norris; Lady Darling-Mrs Wetherilt; Parly-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Wilks
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Colonel Standard Actor: Mills
Role: Smuggler Actor: Johnson
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Miller
Role: Clincher Jr Actor: Oates
Role: Vizard Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dicky Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Dance: Mrs Booth

229
06 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17291108, but Marplot-W. Bullock; Scentwell-Mrs Mountfort; Whisper-_.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Sir George Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Hallam
Role: Charles Actor: W. Williams
Role: Whisper Actor: Machen
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Dance: As17291202

230
09 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Being Desired

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17291031, but Brazen-W. Bullock; Pearmain-Collet; Appletree-R. Williams; Bullock-_.
Cast
Role: Brazen Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Pearmain Actor: Collet
Role: Appletree Actor: R. Williams
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Bullock Actor: R. Williams
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Haughton
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Song: Miss Thornowets; being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage

231
11 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: As17291114, but Freeman-Machen; Simon Pure-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: Freeman Actor: Machen
Role: Simon Pure Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Fainwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Lacy
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Hallam
Role: Tradelove Actor: Mynns
Role: Obadiah Actor: Collet
Role: Anne Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Song: As17291210

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday, as17291125

232
15 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17291113, but Boniface-Penkethman; Gibbet-W. Bullock; Sir Charles-_; Gypsey-_.
Cast
Role: Boniface Actor: Penkethman
Role: Gibbet Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Lacy
Role: Foigard Actor:
Role: Scrub Actor: Collet
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Gipsey Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Dance: MMoorish Dance-T. Burney, Eaton, Sandham, Mrs Thomas, Miss Sandham

Performance Comment: Burney, Eaton, Sandham, Mrs Thomas, Miss Sandham.

Song: As17291210

233
27 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of His Royal Highness. [The Prince, attended by Lord Charles Cavendish and Colonel Townshend, and Princess Caroline, attended by the Countess of Suffolk, present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: As17291027, but Marcia-Mrs Oldfield; Sempronius-W. Mills; Portius-Williams; Marcus-Bridgwater; Lucius-Corey; Decius-Boman, .
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Sempronius Actor: W. Mills
Role: Portius Actor: Williams
Role: Marcus Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Lucius Actor: Corey
Role: Decius Actor: Boman, .
Role: Cato Actor: Mills
Role: Juba Actor: Wilks
Role: Syphax Actor: Cibber
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Wedding

Performance Comment: See17291002.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Wedding Author(s): Charles Coffey

234
06 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant

Performance Comment: As17291218, but Bravos-W. _Giffard, Penkethman.
Cast
Role: Bravos Actor: W. _Giffard, Penkethman.
Role: Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Collet
Role: Duretete Actor: R. Williams
Role: Dugard Actor: Mynns
Role: Petit Actor: Hallam
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Bizarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John FletcherGeorge Farquhar
Related Work: The Inconstant Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday-; Two Pierrots-

Song: As17300101

235
07 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks

Performance Comment: As17291122, but Squib-Penkethman.
Cast
Role: Squib Actor: Penkethman.
Role: Maiden Actor: W. Bullock.
Role: Reynard Actor: Giffard
Role: Woodcock Actor: Hallam
Role: Loveworth Actor: W. Williams
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent Author(s): Thomas Baker

Afterpiece Title: Jealousy Deceived; or, The Amours of Harlequin

Performance Comment: Colombine-Mrs Haughton; Countryman-Penkethman; Pierot-W. Giffard; Harlequin-Burney.
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Countryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Pierot Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Harlequin Actor: Burney.

236
09 January 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [By James Miller.] All the Characters new drest

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Humours Of Oxford

Performance Comment: Principal parts-Wilks, Mills, Cibber, Bridgwater, Harper, Griffin, Roberts, Norris, Mrs Oldfield, Mrs Porter, Mrs Booth, Miss Raftor; but edition of 1730 lists: Colonel Truemore-Mills; Gainlove-Wilks; Shamwell-Bridgwater; Haughty-Harper; Conundrum-Griffin; Apeall-Cibber; Vicechancellor-W. Mills; Old Apeall-Roberts; Timothy-Norris; Dash-Oates; Lady Science-Mrs Porter; Victoria-Mrs Booth; Clarinda-Mrs Oldfield; Kitty-Miss Raftor; Wife to Haughty-Mrs Grace; Prologue-Wilks; Epilogue-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Principal parts Actor: Wilks, Mills, Cibber, Bridgwater, Harper, Griffin, Roberts, Norris, Mrs Oldfield, Mrs Porter, Mrs Booth, Miss Raftor
Role: Colonel Truemore Actor: Mills
Role: Gainlove Actor: Wilks
Role: Shamwell Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Haughty Actor: Harper
Role: Conundrum Actor: Griffin
Role: Apeall Actor: Cibber
Role: Vicechancellor Actor: W. Mills
Role: Old Apeall Actor: Roberts
Role: Timothy Actor: Norris
Role: Dash Actor: Oates
Role: Lady Science Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Victoria Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Wife to Haughty Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humours of Oxford Author(s): James Miller

237
13 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Bevil Jr-Giffard; Sir John-W. Giffard; Sealand-Collet; Myrtle-Huddy; Cimberton-Penkethman; Humphrey-Bardin; Tom-Bullock; Indiana-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Kirk; Lucinda-Mrs Purden; Isabella-Mrs Thomas; Phillis-Miss Seal; Daniel-R. Williams (Daily Courant only).
Cast
Role: Bevil Jr Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir John Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sealand Actor: Collet
Role: Myrtle Actor: Huddy
Role: Cimberton Actor: Penkethman
Role: Humphrey Actor: Bardin
Role: Tom Actor: Bullock
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Kirk
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Phillis Actor: Miss Seal
Role: Daniel Actor: R. Williams
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday-; Two Pierrots-

Song: As17300101

238
21 January 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens; Or, The Death Of Mary Queen Of Scotland

Performance Comment: Norfolk-Wilks; Morton-Mills; Cecil-Williams; Davison-Bridgwater; Giffard-W. Mills; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Porter; Queen Mary-Mrs Oldfield; Dowglas-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Norfolk Actor: Wilks
Role: Morton Actor: Mills
Role: Cecil Actor: Williams
Role: Davison Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Giffard Actor: W. Mills
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Dowglas Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Albion Queens Author(s): John BanksJoseph Haines
Related Work: The Island Queens; or, The Death of Mary, Queen of Scotland Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17291229.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich

239
24 January 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Wilks; Queen-Mrs Porter; King-W. Mills; Ghost-Bridgwater; Horatio-Mills; Polonius-Griffin; Laertes-Williams; Fop-Cibber Jr; Gravedigger-Johnson; Ophelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Ghost Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

240
26 January 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [By Benjamin Martyn.] With new Habits, and other Decorations, proper to the Play

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timoleon

Performance Comment: Edition of 1730 lists: Timophanes-Bridgwater; Timoleon-Mills; Dinarchus-Williams; Olinthus-W. Mills; Orthagoras-Corey; Aeschylus-Roberts; Lycander-Watson; Pheron-Roscoe; Ghost-Boman; Eunesia-Mrs Porter; Cleone-Mrs Cibber; Prologue-Wilks; Epilogue-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Timophanes Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Timoleon Actor: Mills
Role: Dinarchus Actor: Williams
Role: Olinthus Actor: W. Mills
Role: Orthagoras Actor: Corey
Role: Aeschylus Actor: Roberts
Role: Lycander Actor: Watson
Role: Pheron Actor: Roscoe
Role: Ghost Actor: Boman
Role: Eunesia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Cleone Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: Timoleon; or, The Revolution Author(s): Southby
Related Work: Timoleon Author(s): Benjamin Martyn

241
07 February 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17291031, but Brazen-W. Bullock; Bullock-Penkethman; Recruits-Collet, R. Williams; Lucy-Mrs Kirk; Rose-_.
Cast
Role: Brazen Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Bullock Actor: Penkethman
Role: Recruits Actor: Collet, R. Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Kirk
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: Sandham, Eaton, Miss Sandham; Running Footman's Dance-Sandham, Miss Sandham

242
05 March 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the Particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17300112, but Antonio-W. Williams; Monsieur-Bardin; Elvira-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: Bardin
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Role: Manuel Actor: Lacy
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Clodio Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Seal
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song: As17300302

Dance: As17300302

243
12 March 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Haughton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: Sir Charles-Giffard; Morelove-W. Williams; Foppington-Bullock; Lady Betty-Mrs Haughton; Lady Easy-Mrs Seal; Lady Graveairs-Mrs Thomas; Edgin-Mrs Kirk.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Morelove Actor: W. Williams
Role: Foppington Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Betty Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Edgin Actor: Mrs Kirk.
Related Works
Related Work: The Careless Husband Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song: Mrs Mountfort, Miss Thornowets

Dance: PPierrots, Fawns-

244
21 March 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: As17300123, but Governor-W. Giffard; Driver-_; Widow Lackit-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Role: Elder Stanmore Actor: Bardin
Role: Deputy Actor: Hallam
Role: Hotman Actor: Machen.
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Smith
Role: Aboan Actor: H. Giffard
Role: Blandford Actor: R. Williams
Role: Driver Actor: Williams
Role: Daniel Actor: Collet
Role: Deputy Stanmore Actor: Hallam
Role: Stanmore Actor: Pearce
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Dance: MMoorish Dance-Burny, Sandham, Eaton, Miss Sandham, Mrs Thomas

Song: Miss Thornowets

245
30 March 1730 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [By Henry Fielding.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Author's Farce; With The Pleasures Of The Town

Performance Comment: Luckless-Mullart; Witmore-Lacy; Marplay-Reynolds; Sparkish-Stopler; Don Tragedio-Marshall; Sir Farcical Comick-Davenport; Sig Opera-Stopler; Dr Orator-Jones; Mons Pantomime-Knott; Charon-Ayres; Bookweight-Jones; Scarecrow-Marshall; Harriet-Miss Palms; Goddess of Nonsense-Mrs Mullart; Somebody-Harris; Nobody-Wells; Poet-Hallam; Bookseller-Dove; Mrs Novel-Mrs Martin; Lady Kingcall-Mrs Clark; Punch-Reynolds; Joan-Hicks; but edition of 1730 lists: Luckless-Mullart; Witmore-Lacy; Marplay-Reynolds; Sparkish-Stopler; Bookweight-Jones; Scarecrow-Marshal; Dash-Hallam; Quibble-Dove; Blotpage-Wells Jr; Jack-Achurch; Jack Pudding-Reynolds; Bantomite-Marshall; Mrs Moneywood-Mrs Mullart; Harriet-Miss Palms; in Puppet Show: Player-Dove; Constable-Wells; Murdertext-Hallam; Goddess of Nonsense-Mrs Mullart; Charon-Ayres; Curry (Bookseller)-Dove; Poet-W. Hallam; Signior Opera-Stopler; Don Tragedio-Marshal; Sir Farcical Comick-Davenport; Dr Orator-Jones; Mons Pantomime-Knott; Mrs Novel-Mrs Martin; Robgrave-Harris; Saylor-Achurch; Somebody-Harris Jr; Nobody-Wells Jr; Punch-Reynolds; Joan-Hicks; Lady Kingcall-Miss Clarke; Mrs Cheatem-Mrs Wind; Mrs Glassring-Mrs Blunt; Prologue-Jones.
Cast
Role: Luckless Actor: Mullart
Role: Witmore Actor: Lacy
Role: Marplay Actor: Reynolds
Role: Sparkish Actor: Stopler
Role: Don Tragedio Actor: Marshall
Role: Sir Farcical Comick Actor: Davenport
Role: Sig Opera Actor: Stopler
Role: Dr Orator Actor: Jones
Role: Mons Pantomime Actor: Knott
Role: Charon Actor: Ayres
Role: Bookweight Actor: Jones
Role: Scarecrow Actor: Marshall
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Palms
Role: Goddess of Nonsense Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Somebody Actor: Harris
Role: Nobody Actor: Wells
Role: Poet Actor: Hallam
Role: Bookseller Actor: Dove
Role: Mrs Novel Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Lady Kingcall Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Punch Actor: Reynolds
Role: Joan Actor: Hicks
Role: Luckless Actor: Mullart
Role: Witmore Actor: Lacy
Role: Marplay Actor: Reynolds
Role: Sparkish Actor: Stopler
Role: Bookweight Actor: Jones
Role: Scarecrow Actor: Marshal
Role: Dash Actor: Hallam
Role: Quibble Actor: Dove
Role: Blotpage Actor: Wells Jr
Role: Jack Actor: Achurch
Role: Jack Pudding Actor: Reynolds
Role: Bantomite Actor: Marshall
Role: Mrs Moneywood Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Palms
Role: Player Actor: Dove
Role: Constable Actor: Wells
Role: Murdertext Actor: Hallam
Role: Goddess of Nonsense Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Charon Actor: Ayres
Role: Curry Actor: Dove
Role: Poet Actor: W. Hallam
Role: Signior Opera Actor: Stopler
Role: Don Tragedio Actor: Marshal
Role: Sir Farcical Comick Actor: Davenport
Role: Dr Orator Actor: Jones
Role: Mons Pantomime Actor: Knott
Role: Mrs Novel Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Robgrave Actor: Harris
Role: Saylor Actor: Achurch
Role: Somebody Actor: Harris Jr
Role: Nobody Actor: Wells Jr
Role: Punch Actor: Reynolds
Role: Joan Actor: Hicks
Role: Lady Kingcall Actor: Miss Clarke
Role: Mrs Cheatem Actor: Mrs Wind
Role: Mrs Glassring Actor: Mrs Blunt
Role: Prologue Actor: Jones.
Related Works
Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding

246
06 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by Mrs A. Behn. Benefit Mrs Seal

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rover

Performance Comment: Rover-Giffard; Hellena-Mrs Seal; Angelica-Mrs Giffard; Belvil-Huddy; Frederick-W. Williams; Antonio-Bardin; Pedro-Smith; Stephano-Machen; Phillippo-Collet; Sancho-R. Williams; Blunt-Penkethman; Florinda-Mrs Purden; Valeria-Mrs Mountfort; Moretta-Mrs Thomas; Callis-Mrs Palmer; Lucetta-Mrs Kirk.
Cast
Role: Rover Actor: Giffard
Role: Hellena Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Belvil Actor: Huddy
Role: Frederick Actor: W. Williams
Role: Antonio Actor: Bardin
Role: Pedro Actor: Smith
Role: Stephano Actor: Machen
Role: Phillippo Actor: Collet
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Blunt Actor: Penkethman
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Valeria Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Moretta Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Callis Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Kirk.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rover; or, The Banish't Cavaliers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Second Part of the Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part I Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: Love In Many Masks Author(s): Aphra BehnJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Lady’s Revenge; or, The Rover Reclaim'd Author(s): William Popple

Song: A Song-Miss Thornowets; Susan's Complaint-Miss Mountfort

Dance: PPierrots-; Shepherds and Shepherdesses-

247
07 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Smith. Written by Beaumont and Fletcher

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Copper Captain-Giffard; Estifania-Mrs Giffard; Duke-W. Williams; Leon-Huddy; Juan-Bardin; Alonzo-Lacy; Sanchio-Bullock; Old Woman-Collet; Cacafogo-Penkethman; Margaretta-Mrs Haughton; Altea-Mrs Seal; Clara-Mrs Thomas; With a New Prologue to the Town-Smith.
Cast
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Giffard
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Duke Actor: W. Williams
Role: Leon Actor: Huddy
Role: Juan Actor: Bardin
Role: Alonzo Actor: Lacy
Role: Sanchio Actor: Bullock
Role: Old Woman Actor: Collet
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: With a New Prologue to the Town Actor: Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Dance: TTurk's Dance-Burny, Miss Sandham; Scaramouch-Sandham; Pierrots-Burny, Eaton

248
09 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Penkethman, Son to the late Mr Penkethman

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17300305.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: Bardin
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Role: Manuel Actor: Lacy
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Clodio Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Seal
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Peascod-W. Penkethman; Son to the late Mr Penkethman; Kitty-Mrs Giffard; With an Epilogue-Penkethman; riding on an Ass. riding on an Ass.
Cast
Role: Peascod Actor: W. Penkethman
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: With an Epilogue Actor: Penkethman
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

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14 April 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Essex. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Afterpiece: Being particularly desir'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rover

Performance Comment: Rover-Wilks; Hellena-Mrs Booth; Angelica-Mrs Porter; Belvil-Mills; Frederick-Williams; Blunt-Johnson; Pedro-Bridgwater; Antonio-W. Mills; Sancho-Norris; Florinda-Mrs Horton; Valeria-Mrs Cibber; Moretta-Mrs Mills; Lucetta-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Rover Actor: Wilks
Role: Hellena Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Belvil Actor: Mills
Role: Frederick Actor: Williams
Role: Blunt Actor: Johnson
Role: Pedro Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Antonio Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sancho Actor: Norris
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Valeria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Moretta Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rover; or, The Banish't Cavaliers Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Second Part of the Rover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Rover, Part I Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: Love In Many Masks Author(s): Aphra BehnJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Lady’s Revenge; or, The Rover Reclaim'd Author(s): William Popple

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Wedding

Performance Comment: See17291230.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Wedding Author(s): Charles Coffey

Dance: End I: Dutch Dance-Miss Robinson; a Scholar of Mr Essex. II: Tambour Dance of Moors-Essex, Lally, Thurmond, Rainton, Haughton; III: La Pieraite-Roger, Mrs DeLorme; IV: A New Dance-Miss Robinson; in which will be expressed all the different Movements in Dancing. V: A New Grand Dance-Essex, Roger, Thurmond, Lally, Rainton, Houghton, Mrs Walter, Mrs DeLorme, Miss Williams

Performance Comment: II: Tambour Dance of Moors-Essex, Lally, Thurmond, Rainton, Haughton; III: La Pieraite-Roger, Mrs DeLorme; IV: A New Dance-Miss Robinson; in which will be expressed all the different Movements in Dancing. V: A New Grand Dance-Essex, Roger, Thurmond, Lally, Rainton, Houghton, Mrs Walter, Mrs DeLorme, Miss Williams.
Cast
Role: Tambour Dance of Moors Actor: Essex, Lally, Thurmond, Rainton, Haughton
Role: La Pieraite Actor: Roger, Mrs DeLorme
Role: A New Dance Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: A New Grand Dance Actor: Essex, Roger, Thurmond, Lally, Rainton, Houghton, Mrs Walter, Mrs DeLorme, Miss Williams.

250
15 April 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Huddy. At the Particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Afterpiece: At the Particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Written by Mr Gay, Author of the Beggars Opera

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: Loveless-Giffard; Amanda-Mrs Giffard; Sir William-Collet; Sir Novelty-Bullock; Elder Worthy-Huddy; Young Worthy-W. Williams; Sly-R. Williams; Lawyer-Bardin; Narcissa-Mrs Seal; Hillaria-Mrs Purden; Flareit-Mrs Haughton; Snap-Penkethman.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Giffard
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Sir William Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Bullock
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Huddy
Role: Young Worthy Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sly Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lawyer Actor: Bardin
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Snap Actor: Penkethman.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17300409 but With an Epilogue-Penkethman Riding on an Ass.
Cast
Role: With an Epilogue Actor: Penkethman Riding on an Ass.
Role: Peascod Actor: W. Penkethman
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Song:

Dance: