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276
19 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17300918, but Kite-W. Williams; Recruits-_; Welsh Collier-_; Lucy-_.
Cast
Role: Kite Actor: W. Williams
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Ballance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Brazen Actor: Bullock
Role: Bullock Actor: Penkethman
Role: Recruits Actor: Collet, R. Williams
Role: Welsh Collier Actor: Eaton
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Palmer
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Phebe

Performance Comment: See17301014, but Hunter-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Hunter Actor: Mrs Thomas.

277
20 November 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: Pyrrhus-Williams; Orestes-Mills; Pylades-W. Mills; Hermione-Mrs Porter; Andromache-Mrs Horton; With the Original Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Williams
Role: Orestes Actor: Mills
Role: Pylades Actor: W. Mills
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: With the Original Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MoličreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

278
20 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: As17301002, but Raymond-W. Giffard; Fryar-Huddy.
Cast
Role: Raymond Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Fryar Actor: Huddy.
Role: Torrismond Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: W. Williams
Role: Alphonso Actor: Pearce
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Gomez Actor: Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: See17301110.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

Song:

Dance:

279
24 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Castalio-Giffard; Acasto-W. Giffard; Polydore-Bardin; Chamont-Rosco; Chaplain-R. Williams; Page-Master Woodward; Monimia-Mrs Giffard; Serena-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Bardin
Role: Chamont Actor: Rosco
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Page Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Serena Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: See17301027.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

280
25 November 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. Afterpiece: [By Theophilus Cibber.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral; Or, Grief A La Mode

Performance Comment: Hardy-Cibber; Charlot-Mrs Porter; Campley-Wilks; Harriet-Mrs Booth; Brumpton-Williams; Lady Brumpton-Mrs Horton; Trusty-Mills; Cabinet-W. Mills; Sable-Johnson; Puzzle-Shepard; Trim-Cibber; Mlle d'Epingle-Mrs Shireburn; Mrs Fardingale-Griffin; Kate Matchlock-Harper.
Cast
Role: Hardy Actor: Cibber
Role: Charlot Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Campley Actor: Wilks
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Brumpton Actor: Williams
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Trusty Actor: Mills
Role: Cabinet Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sable Actor: Johnson
Role: Puzzle Actor: Shepard
Role: Trim Actor: Cibber
Role: Mlle d'Epingle Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Mrs Fardingale Actor: Griffin
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

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

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Sir William-Corey; Patie-Mrs Roberts; Roger-Cibber Jr; Glaud-Fielding; Symon-A. Hallam; Peggy-Miss Raftor; Jenny-Miss M. Vaughan; Margery-Mrs Shireburn; Prologue-Cibber Jr; Epilogue-Mrs Cibber, Dress'd like a Petit Maitre.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Corey
Role: Patie Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Roger Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Glaud Actor: Fielding
Role: Symon Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss M. Vaughan
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Prologue Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Cibber, Dress'd like a Petit Maitre.
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

281
26 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Performance Comment: Careless-Giffard; Blunt-Smith; Story-Rosco; Day-Penkethman; Abel-Bullock; Obadiah-Barden; Bookseller-W. Williams; Teague-Collet; Mrs Day-Mrs Palmer; Ruth-Mrs Giffard; Arabella-Mrs Haughton; Mrs Chat-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Giffard
Role: Blunt Actor: Smith
Role: Story Actor: Rosco
Role: Day Actor: Penkethman
Role: Abel Actor: Bullock
Role: Obadiah Actor: Barden
Role: Bookseller Actor: W. Williams
Role: Teague Actor: Collet
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Honest Thieves; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Thomas Knight
Related Work: The Committee Author(s): Sir Robert Howard

282
28 November 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear And His Three Daughters

Performance Comment: Lear-Mills; Edgar-Wilks; Edmund-W. Mills; Gloster-Cibber; Kent-Williams; Gentleman Usher-Cibber Jr; Goneril-Mrs Grace; Regan-Mrs Shireburn; Cordelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Lear Actor: Mills
Role: Edgar Actor: Wilks
Role: Edmund Actor: W. Mills
Role: Gloster Actor: Cibber
Role: Kent Actor: Williams
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

283
30 November 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear, by Sir William Davenant and Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Mills; Hypolita-Mrs Cibber; Trincalo-Harper; Mustachio-Cibber Jr; Ventoso-R. Wetherilt; Ferdinand-W. Mills; Miranda-Mrs Mills; Dorinda-Miss Raftor; Caliban-Johnson; Ariel-Miss Robinson; Infernal Spirits-Bowman, Rainton, Tenoe; Grand Spirit-Haughton; Alonzo-Fielding; Gonzalo-Oates; Neptune-Rainton; Antonio-Cory; Sycorax-Hallam; Amphitrite-Mrs Roberts; Watermen-Harper, Bridgwater, Rainton, Houghton, Oates, Wright; Winds-Essex, Lally, Rainton, Haughton.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Mills
Role: Hypolita Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Trincalo Actor: Harper
Role: Mustachio Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Ventoso Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Ferdinand Actor: W. Mills
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Infernal Spirits Actor: Bowman, Rainton, Tenoe
Role: Grand Spirit Actor: Haughton
Role: Alonzo Actor: Fielding
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Oates
Role: Neptune Actor: Rainton
Role: Antonio Actor: Cory
Role: Sycorax Actor: Hallam
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Watermen Actor: Harper, Bridgwater, Rainton, Houghton, Oates, Wright
Role: Winds Actor: Essex, Lally, Rainton, Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: Patie and Peggy

Performance Comment: See17301125, but Sir William-Corey; Patie-Mrs Roberts; Roger-Cibber Jr; Glaud-Fielding; Symon-A. Hallam; Peggy-Miss Raftor; Jenny-Miss M. Vaughan; Margery-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Corey
Role: Patie Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Roger Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Glaud Actor: Fielding
Role: Symon Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss M. Vaughan
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

284
30 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: Duke-Rosco; Priuli-Huddy; Antonio-Collet; Jaffeir-Smith; Pierre-W. Giffard; Bedamar-R. Williams; Renault-Bardin; Conspirators-Bullock, Pearce, Peterson; Belvidera-Mrs Giffard, .
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Rosco
Role: Priuli Actor: Huddy
Role: Antonio Actor: Collet
Role: Jaffeir Actor: Smith
Role: Pierre Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Williams
Role: Renault Actor: Bardin
Role: Conspirators Actor: Bullock, Pearce, Peterson
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Giffard, .
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Phebe

Performance Comment: All the Parts as usual, but See17301119.

285
07 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant

Performance Comment: Young Mirabel-Giffard; Old Mirabel-Collet; Dugard-Rosco; Duretete-R. Williams; Petit-Bardin; Bisarre-Mrs Giffard; Oriana-Mrs Haughton; Lamorce-Mrs Thomas; Bravos-W. Giffard, Bullock.
Cast
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Collet
Role: Dugard Actor: Rosco
Role: Duretete Actor: R. Williams
Role: Petit Actor: Bardin
Role: Bisarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Bravos Actor: W. Giffard, Bullock.
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

Song:

Dance:

286
14 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17301123, but Sir Sampson-W. Williams; Ben-Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of his appearing upon this Stage; Prue-Mrs Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: W. Williams
Role: Ben Actor: Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of his appearing upon this Stage
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Valentine Actor: Giffard
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Tattle Actor: Bullock
Role: Foresight Actor: Barden
Role: Jeremy Actor: Collet
Role: Trapland Actor: Pearce
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

287
05 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: As17301120, but Torrismond-a Person who never appear'd on any Stage before; Raymond-Huddy; Alphonso-Havard; Fryar-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: a Person who never appear'd on any Stage before
Role: Raymond Actor: Huddy
Role: Alphonso Actor: Havard
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: W. Williams
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Gomez Actor: Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17301228, but Phillida-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

288
11 January 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Roger, the Pierot, who composed the Entertainment. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: Sir John-Cibber; Constant-Wilks; Heartfree-W. Mills; Razor-Cibber Jr; Lady Brute-Mrs Heron; Lady Fanciful-Mrs Horton; Belinda-Mrs Booth; Mademoiselle-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Cibber
Role: Constant Actor: Wilks
Role: Heartfree Actor: W. Mills
Role: Razor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Charke.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Performance Comment: As17310108.
Cast
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Neptune Actor: Cibber Jr.
Role: Cephalus Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Procris Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Booth
Role: Followers of Pleasure Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Foresters Actor: Excell, Tenoe, Wright, Rainton Sr
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Sea Gods Actor: Essex, Lally
Role: Tritons Actor: Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Houghton, Evans
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Noble Venetian Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rainton Jr
Role: Italian Bravo Actor: Harper
Role: Miller Actor: Oates
Role: Gormogons Actor: Thurmond, Lally, Houghton, Essex
Role: Chinese Guards Actor: Wetherilt, Wright, Gray, Burnet
Role: Gardeners and Wives Actor: Tench, Lally Jr, Miss Robinson, Miss Brett.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Grand Volgi: Being the Comic Interlude of Cephalus and Procris Author(s): Roger
Related Work: Cephalus and Procris: With The Mistakes Author(s): Henry CareyRoger

289
13 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: Sir Charles-Giffard; Morelove-W. Giffard; Foppington-Bullock; Lady Betty-Mrs Giffard; Lady Easy-Mrs Haughton; Lady Graveairs-Mrs Thomas; Edging-Mrs Morgan; And a New Epilogue-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Morelove Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Foppington Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Betty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Edging Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: And a New Epilogue Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Careless Husband Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Jealous Clown

Performance Comment: As17301217.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jealous Clown; or, The Lucky Mistake Author(s): Thomas Gataker

Song: A Gentlewoman that never appear'd on this Stage before; End I: An English Opera Song-; accompanied with the German Flute-; II: Pur di Cesti, in Arminius-; III: A Diverting Song-a Gentlewoman of Fourscore; IV: Mad Dialogue of Purcell's-

Music: Music on the German Flute-a Gentleman for his Diversion

290
20 January 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [by Theophilus Cibber. The Dedication speaks of "Tumult" on the first night, and Grub St. Journal, 21 Jan., has a satiric comment upon the events of the night.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lover

Performance Comment: edition of 1730 lists: Sir John Trueman-Williams; Eustace-Mills; Eugenio-Watson; Captain Smart-Cibber Jr; Squire Timber down-R. Wetherilt; Granger-W. Mills; Modely-Bridgwater; Loveless-A. Hallam; Hardhead-Berry; Constable-Harper; Inanthe-Mrs Cibber; Harriet-Mrs Heron; Laetitia-Mrs Thurmond; Isabel-Mrs Butler; Beatrice-Mrs Shireburn; Lettice-Mrs Grace; Prologue design'd to be spoken by Mills. Prologue-Wilks; Epilogue-the Author, the Author's Wife.
Cast
Role: Sir John Trueman Actor: Williams
Role: Eustace Actor: Mills
Role: Eugenio Actor: Watson
Role: Captain Smart Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Squire Timber down Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Granger Actor: W. Mills
Role: Modely Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Loveless Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Hardhead Actor: Berry
Role: Constable Actor: Harper
Role: Inanthe Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Prologue Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue Actor: the Author, the Author's Wife.
Related Works
Related Work: The Metamorphosis: or, The Old Lover Out-witted Author(s): Thomas Tomkis
Related Work: The Sullen Lovers; or, The Impertinents Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Lying Lover: or, The Ladies Friendship Author(s): Pierre CorneilleRichard Steele
Related Work: The Doating Lovers: or, The Libertine Tam’d Author(s): Newburgh Hamilton
Related Work: Britannia; or, The Royal Lovers Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Parting Lovers Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Themistocles, the Lover of His Country Author(s): Samuel Madden
Related Work: The She Gallant; or, Once a Lover and always a Lover Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The Mad Lover Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Unfortunate Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Ungrateful [Unfortunate] Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Humourous Lovers Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Humorous Lovers Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Mall; or, The Modish Lovers Author(s): John Dover
Related Work: The Dutch Lover Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Generous Enemies; or, The Ridiculous Lovers Author(s): John Corye
Related Work: The Careless Lovers Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers; or, The Invisible Mistress Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The She-Gallants Author(s): George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

291
27 January 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Cunningham, Linnen-Draper (lately an Inhabitant of the Golden Key, in Henrietta Street, Covent Garden) in Order to release him out of Prison. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Indian Emperor

Performance Comment: Montezuma-Mills; Odmar-Bridgwater; Guyomar-Williams; Orbellan-Hallam; Cortez-Wilks; Vasquez-W. Mills; Pizarro-Watson; High Priest-Corey; Almeria-Mrs Porter; Alibech-Mrs Horton; Cydaria-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Montezuma Actor: Mills
Role: Odmar Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Guyomar Actor: Williams
Role: Orbellan Actor: Hallam
Role: Cortez Actor: Wilks
Role: Vasquez Actor: W. Mills
Role: Pizarro Actor: Watson
Role: High Priest Actor: Corey
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Alibech Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Cydaria Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Indian Emperour; or, the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Indian Emperour; or, The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: Essex, Lally, Houghton, Rainton, Miss Robinson

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

292
01 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: A New Tragedy. [By James Ralph.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fall Of The Earl Of Essex

Performance Comment: Essex-Giffard; Southampton-Rosco; Burleigh-W. Giffard; Sir Walter-Barden; Queen-Mrs Haughton; Lady Essex-Mrs Giffard; Nottingham-Mrs Morgan; Edition of 1731 adds: Prologue-Giffard; Epilogue-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Giffard
Role: Southampton Actor: Rosco
Role: Burleigh Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Barden
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Lady Essex Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Prologue Actor: Giffard
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph

293
08 February 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: A Comic Opera. [Author unknown, but Biographia Dramatica suggests Roome, Concanen, Yonge.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Oldrents-Shepard; Hearty-Harper; Springlove-Mills; Randal-Johnson; Oliver -W. Mills; Vincent-Bridgwater; Hilliard-Charke; Jusice Clack-Griffin; Patrico-Boman; Martin-R. Wetherilt; Sentwell-Paget; Beggarmen-Berry, Oates, Fielding, Hallam, Excell, Rainton; Rachel-Mrs Heron; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Amie-Miss Raftor; Beggarwomen-Miss Mears, Miss P. Vaughan, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Grace.
Cast
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Springlove Actor: Mills
Role: Randal Actor: Johnson
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Vincent Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Jusice Clack Actor: Griffin
Role: Patrico Actor: Boman
Role: Martin Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Sentwell Actor: Paget
Role: Beggarmen Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Hallam, Excell, Rainton
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Beggarwomen Actor: Miss Mears, Miss P. Vaughan, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Grace.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jovial Crew Author(s): Richard Brome
Related Work: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Ladies' Frolic Author(s): Richard BromeJames Love

294
08 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17301214.
Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: W. Williams
Role: Ben Actor: Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of his appearing upon this Stage
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Morgan, from lif, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Valentine Actor: Giffard
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Tattle Actor: Bullock
Role: Foresight Actor: Barden
Role: Jeremy Actor: Collet
Role: Trapland Actor: Pearce
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Performance Comment: Sir Jasper-Barden; Clerimont-Havard; Toby-Morgan; Snuffle-Bullock; Grist-W. Williams; Dame Hackett-Pearce; Dorcas-Burny; Maid-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Barden
Role: Clerimont Actor: Havard
Role: Toby Actor: Morgan
Role: Snuffle Actor: Bullock
Role: Grist Actor: W. Williams
Role: Dame Hackett Actor: Pearce
Role: Dorcas Actor: Burny
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

295
11 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17301212, but Cherry-Mrs Morgan; Gypsey-_.
Cast
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Haverd
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Gypsey Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gypsy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Gibbet Actor: Bullock
Role: Foigard Actor: R. Williams
Role: Bonniface Actor: Pearce
Role: Scrub Actor: Collett
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Bountiful 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

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler of Preston

Performance Comment: As17310208, but Snuffle-W. Williams; Grist-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: Snuffle Actor: W. Williams
Role: Grist Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Barden
Role: Clerimont Actor: Havard
Role: Toby Actor: Morgan
Role: Dame Hackett Actor: Pearce
Role: Dorcas Actor: Burny
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler of Preston Author(s): Christopher Bullock

296
15 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: With New Habits. Afterpiece: A new Comic Opera. [Author unknown. It may be a reworking of John Mottley's The Craftsman, a farce.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: Pyrrhus-Giffard; Orestes-Rosco; Phaenix-Huddy; Pylades-W. Williams; Hermione-Mrs Giffard; Andromache-Mrs Haughton; Cephisa-Mrs Thomas; Cleone-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Giffard
Role: Orestes Actor: Rosco
Role: Phaenix Actor: Huddy
Role: Pylades Actor: W. Williams
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Cleone Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips

Afterpiece Title: The Craftsman

Related Works
Related Work: The Craftsman; or, The Weekly Journalist Author(s): John Mottley

297
18 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice; Or, It Cannot Be

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Bullock; Belguard-Havard; Farewell-Bardin; Surly-W. Giffard; Hothead-Huddy; Testimony-Collett; Crack-Morgan; Violante-Mrs Haughton; Leonora-Mrs Morgan; Aunt-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Bullock
Role: Belguard Actor: Havard
Role: Farewell Actor: Bardin
Role: Surly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Hothead Actor: Huddy
Role: Testimony Actor: Collett
Role: Crack Actor: Morgan
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Sir Courtly Nice; or, It Cannot Be Author(s): John Crowne

Afterpiece Title: The Country Wedding

Performance Comment: As17310205.
Cast
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Peartree Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Rako Actor: Bardin
Role: Ply Actor: Rosco
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

298
22 February 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By David Mallet.] With New Scenes and New Habits. [For a brief puff of the play, see Daily Journal, 20 Feb.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Eurydice

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Eurydice-Mrs Porter; Melissa-Mrs Butler; Leonidas-Bridgwater; Procles-Marshall; Medon-W. Mills; Periander-Mills; Polydore-Hallam; Ariston-Corey; Prologue by Aaron Hill-Wilks; Epilogue by Hall-Miss Robinson, in boys clothes, tripping in hastily.
Cast
Role: Eurydice Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Leonidas Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Procles Actor: Marshall
Role: Medon Actor: W. Mills
Role: Periander Actor: Mills
Role: Polydore Actor: Hallam
Role: Ariston Actor: Corey
Role: Prologue by Aaron Hill Actor: Wilks
Role: Epilogue by Hall Actor: Miss Robinson, in boys clothes, tripping in hastily.
Related Works
Related Work: Eurydice Hiss'd; or, A Word to the Wise Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Eurydice; or, The Devil Henpeck'd Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Eurydice Author(s): David Mallet
Related Work: Orpheus and Eurydice Author(s): Francis GentlemanChristoph Gluck

299
01 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant

Performance Comment: As17301207, but Duretete-Morgan; Dugard-Havard; Bravos-W. Giffard, Bullock, Pearce; New Prologue-Mrs Thomasin a Gentleman's Habit, in Honour of the Ancient Britons; new Epilogue-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Duretete Actor: Morgan
Role: Dugard Actor: Havard
Role: Bravos Actor: W. Giffard, Bullock, Pearce
Role: New Prologue Actor: Mrs Thomasin a Gentleman's Habit, in Honour of the Ancient Britons
Role: new Epilogue Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Collet
Role: Petit Actor: Bardin
Role: Bisarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Haughton
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

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: See17311211, but Hob-Pearce; Sir Thomas-Collett; Dick-Master Woodward; Old Hob-W. Williams; Friendly-Stoppelaer; Flora-Mrs Thomas; Betty-Miss Smith; Hob's Mother-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Pearce
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Collett
Role: Dick Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Old Hob Actor: W. Williams
Role: Friendly Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

Dance:

300
02 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Tickets for The Inconstant taken this night

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rover

Performance Comment: Rover-Giffard; Florinda-Mrs Haughton; Hellena-Mrs Morgan; Angelica-Mrs Giffard; Belvil-Huddy; Frederick-W. Williams; Antonio-Bardin; Pedro-Smith; Sancho-Collett; Blunt-Morgan; Valeria-Miss Smith; Moretta-Mrs Plomer; Lucetta-Mrs Thomas; Callis-Mrs Palmer; And a new Epilogue-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Rover Actor: Giffard
Role: Florinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Hellena Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Belvil Actor: Huddy
Role: Frederick Actor: W. Williams
Role: Antonio Actor: Bardin
Role: Pedro Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: Collett
Role: Blunt Actor: Morgan
Role: Valeria Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Moretta Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Callis Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: And a new Epilogue Actor: Mrs Haughton.
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: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310105.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Dance: