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301
15 March 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mills. Afterpiece: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Copper Captain-Wilks; Leon-Mills; Margaretta-Mrs Horton; Estifania-Mrs Heron; Duke-Watson; Juan-W. Mills; Cacafogo-Harper; Old Woman-Griffin.
Cast
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Wilks
Role: Leon Actor: Mills
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Duke Actor: Watson
Role: Juan Actor: W. Mills
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Harper
Role: Old Woman Actor: Griffin.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Timothy-Cibber Jr; Thomas-Johnson; Kitty-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Timothy Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Thomas Actor: Johnson
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Song: Afterpiece: With the Original Song-Miss Raftor

Dance: Rainton, Mrs Walter, Miss Robinson

302
15 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benfit Wm. Giffard. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: As17301203, but Lucius-_; Decius-_.
Cast
Role: Lucius Actor: Collet.
Role: Cato Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Juba Actor: Giffard
Role: Syphax Actor: Rosco
Role: Sempronius Actor: Huddy
Role: Portius Actor: W. Williams
Role: Marcus Actor: Barden
Role: Decius Actor: R. Williams
Role: Mutineer Actor: Machen
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: King Arthur-Hewson, for his Diversion; Tom Thumb-Master Woodward; Grizzle-Bardin; Noodle-Mrs Thomas; Doodle-Mrs Palmer; Churchyard-Rosco; Fillgrave-W. Giffard; Dollalolla-Bullock; Huncamunca-Pearce; Cleara-Stoppelaer; Mustacha-Collet.
Cast
Role: King Arthur Actor: Hewson, for his Diversion
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Grizzle Actor: Bardin
Role: Noodle Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Doodle Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Churchyard Actor: Rosco
Role: Fillgrave Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Bullock
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Pearce
Role: Cleara Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Mustacha Actor: Collet.
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

303
16 March 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part Ii

Performance Comment: See17300929, but King-Mills; Prince-W. Mills; Falstaff-Harper; Shallow-Cibber; Pistol-Cibber Jr; Silence-Griffin.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince Actor: W. Mills
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Silence Actor: Griffin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards, Part II Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Thomas D'UrfeyFrederick Pilon
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: 3 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Performance Comment: See17310215.
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

304
22 March 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Booth

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-a Gentleman; Gloster-Cibber; Shore-Bridgwater; Bellmour-W. Mills; Jane Shore-Mrs Thurmond; Alicia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Gloster Actor: Cibber
Role: Shore Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bellmour Actor: W. Mills
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Dance: PPrince's Saraband by L'Abbe for her Majesty's Birthday,-Essex, Mrs Booth; Harlequin-Mrs Booth

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

305
27 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: See17310127, but Polly-Mrs Giffard; Macheath-Bardin.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Macheath Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17310320 but Churchyard-W. Giffard; Fillgrave-Rosco.
Cast
Role: Churchyard Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Fillgrave Actor: Rosco.
Role: King Arthur Actor: Havard.
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Grizzle Actor: Bardin
Role: Noodle Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Doodle Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Bullock
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Pearce
Role: Cleara Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Mustacha Actor: Collet.
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

306
29 March 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Horton. Written by the late Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: Mirabel-Wilks; Fainall-W. Mills; Petulant-Boman; Witwould-Cibber; Sir Wilful-Harper; Waitwell-Shepard; Millamant-Mrs Horton; Mrs Marwood-Mrs Porter; Mrs Fainall-Mrs Heron; Lady Wishfort-Mrs Mills; Foible-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Mirabel Actor: Wilks
Role: Fainall Actor: W. Mills
Role: Petulant Actor: Boman
Role: Witwould Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Harper
Role: Waitwell Actor: Shepard
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Foible Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Way of the World Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: HHarlequin-Mrs Booth; Last new Dance-Miss Robinson,

307
01 April 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Cibber; Testimony-Johnson; Crack-Cibber Jr; Surly-Harper; Belguard-Watson; Farewell-W. Mills; Hothead-Shepard; Leonora-Mrs Thurmond; Violante-Mrs Butler; Aunt-Mrs Wetherilt.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Cibber
Role: Testimony Actor: Johnson
Role: Crack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Surly Actor: Harper
Role: Belguard Actor: Watson
Role: Farewell Actor: W. Mills
Role: Hothead Actor: Shepard
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Wetherilt.
Related Works
Related Work: Sir Courtly Nice; or, It Cannot Be Author(s): John Crowne

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: See17310315.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Song: Mainpiece: With the Original Dialogue-Charke, Miss Raftor

Dance: Essex, Lally, Haughton, Rainton, Mrs Walter, 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

308
03 April 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love

Performance Comment: Antony (new drest)-a Gentleman; Ventidius-Mills; Dolabella-Marshall; Alexas-W. Mills; Serapion-Corey; Myris-Oates; Cleopatra-Mrs Horton; Octavia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Ventidius Actor: Mills
Role: Dolabella Actor: Marshall
Role: Alexas Actor: W. Mills
Role: Serapion Actor: Corey
Role: Myris Actor: Oates
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: Love at a Venture; or, The Rake Reclaim'd Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontElkanah Settle
Related Work: The Bondman: or, Love and Liberty Author(s): Philip Massinger
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dryden
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby
Related Work: Love Tricks; or, The School of Compliments Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Secret Love; or, The Maiden Queen Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Comical Revenge; or, Love in a Tub Author(s): Sir George Etherege
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: Love for Money; or, The Boarding School Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Love's Victim: or, the Queen of Wales Author(s): Charles Gildon
Related Work: Love at a Loss, or, Most Votes Carry It Author(s): Catharine Trotter
Related Work: The Quacks, or, Love's the Physician Author(s): Owen MacSwiney
Related Work: The British Enchanters: or, No Magick like Love Author(s): John EcclesWilliam Corbett
Related Work: Abra-Mule: or, Love and Empire Author(s): Joseph Trapp
Related Work: Love the Leveller: or, The Pretty Purchase Author(s): G.B.George Bowes
Related Work: The Temple of Love Author(s): Guiseppe SaggoineWilliam Davenant
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Performance Comment: See17310215.
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

309
08 April 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Harper. Written by the late Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Valentine-Wilks; Scandal-W. Mills; Tattle-Cibber; Sir Sampson-Shepard; Foresight-Johnson; Trapland-Griffin; Jeremy-Oates; Angelica-Mrs Thurmond; Mrs Frail-Mrs Porter; Mrs Foresight-Mrs Horton; Prue-Mrs Cibber; Nurse-Mrs Willis; Ben-Harper.
Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Mills
Role: Tattle Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Shepard
Role: Foresight Actor: Johnson
Role: Trapland Actor: Griffin
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Ben Actor: Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: II: Rainton, Mrs Walter; III: Miss Robinson; IV: French Gardener and his Mistress-Rainton, Mrs Walter; V: Drunken Man-Harper

310
19 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer

Performance Comment: As17310227, but Tinsel-Mecklin; Coachman-W. Williams.
Cast
Role: Tinsel Actor: Mecklin
Role: Coachman Actor: W. Williams.
Role: Sir George Actor: Huddy
Role: Fantome Actor: Bardin
Role: Butler Actor: Collett
Role: Gardener Actor: Pearce
Role: Vellum Actor: Morgan
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Plomer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach [Opera]

Related Works
Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

311
20 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit W. Williams. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Afterpiece: Never perform'd before [but see 26 April 1728]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: As17310123.
Cast
Role: Obadiah Actor: Morgan.
Role: Freeman Actor: Havard.
Role: Colonel Fainwell Actor: Williams
Role: Sir Phillip Actor: Bullock
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Collet
Role: Tradelove Actor: Pearce
Role: Sackbut Actor: R. Williams
Role: Simon Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Anne Lovely 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

Afterpiece Title: The Cobler's Opera; or, The Humours of Billingsgate

Performance Comment: Melton-Stoppelaer; Pyfleet-Rosco; Harry Pyfleet-Bardin; Lieutenant-R. Williams; Cobler-Morgan; Player-Havard; Peggy Welfleet-Mrs Palmer; Jenny Pyfleet-Mrs Thomas; Apleek-Pearce.
Cast
Role: Melton Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Pyfleet Actor: Rosco
Role: Harry Pyfleet Actor: Bardin
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Williams
Role: Cobler Actor: Morgan
Role: Player Actor: Havard
Role: Peggy Welfleet Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Jenny Pyfleet Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Apleek Actor: Pearce.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler's Opera Author(s): Lacy Ryan

312
21 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Bardin. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Afterpiece: A new Comic Opera (never perform'd before). [Author unknown. Apparently not published.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17310107, but Acasto-W. Giffard; Chamont-Rosco; Page-_; Florella-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Chamont Actor: Rosco
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Bardin
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: The Sailor's Wedding; or, The Humours of Wapping

313
27 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Bowcher, Prompter

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man's Bewitch'd; Or, The Devil To Do About Her

Performance Comment: Faithful-Giffard; Constant-Williams; Lovely-Huddy; Manage-W. Giffard; Trusty-Bardin; Clinch-Collett; Roger-R. Williams; Old Constant-Rosco; Slouch-Pearce; Sir David-Morgan; Num-Bullock; Belinda-Mrs Haughton; Laura-Mrs Morgan; Maria-Mrs Thomas; Dorothy-Mrs Palmer; Lucy-Mrs Plomer.
Cast
Role: Faithful Actor: Giffard
Role: Constant Actor: Williams
Role: Lovely Actor: Huddy
Role: Manage Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Trusty Actor: Bardin
Role: Clinch Actor: Collett
Role: Roger Actor: R. Williams
Role: Old Constant Actor: Rosco
Role: Slouch Actor: Pearce
Role: Sir David Actor: Morgan
Role: Num Actor: Bullock
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Dorothy Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Plomer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Man's Bewitch'd; or, The Devil to do about Her Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Devil of a Wife; or, A Comical Transformation Author(s): Thomas Jevon
Related Work: Vittoria Corombona; or, The White Devil Author(s): John Webster
Related Work: Belphegor; or, The Marriage of the Devil Author(s): John Wilson
Related Work: Imposture Defeated; or, A Trick to Cheat the Devil Author(s): George Powell
Related Work: Merlin; or, The Devil of Stone-Henge Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey
Related Work: Eurydice; or, The Devil Henpeck'd Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Devil Upon Two Sticks Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: Blue Devils Author(s): George Colman, the younger
Related Work: Harlequin and Faustus; or, The Devil will have His Own Author(s): James WildShield
Related Work: A Devil of a Lover Author(s): George MoultrieThomas Attwood
Related Work: Tell Truth and Shame the Devil Author(s): William Dunlap
Related Work: Vittoria Corombona Author(s): John Webster
Related Work: Vittorio Corombona; or, The White Devil Author(s): John Webster
Related Work: Grim the Collier of Croyden; or, The Devil and his Dame Author(s): I.T.
Related Work: The Walking Statue, or, The Devil in the Wine Cellar Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: The Devil of a Duke: or, Trapolin's Vagaries Author(s): Robert DrurySeedo

Afterpiece Title: The Sailor's Wedding

Dance:

314
07 May 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Marshall and Rainton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: See17301222, but Oroonoko-Marshall; Aboan-W. Mills; Governor-Bridgwater; Driver-Johnson; Daniel-Cibber Jr; Blandford-A. Hallam; Stanmore-Watson; Jack Stanmore-Oates; Imoinda-Mrs Thurmond; Widow-Mrs Wetherilt; Charlotte-Mrs Mills; Lucy-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Marshall
Role: Aboan Actor: W. Mills
Role: Governor Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Driver Actor: Johnson
Role: Daniel Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Blandford Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Stanmore Actor: Watson
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Oates
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Dance: In II: Grand Dance of Moors-Essex, Lally, Rainton, Thurmond, Haughton; End II: Harlequins-Master Lally, Miss Brett; III: French Gardener-Rainton, Mrs Walter; IV: English Maggots-Rainton, Mrs Walter; V: A new Grand Dance call'd Le Chaconist-

Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: Harlequin Sheppard Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Henry CareyJohn ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Dumb Farce Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: Harlequin's Triumph Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: The Escapes of Harlequin by Sea and Land; or, Columbine Made Happy at Last Author(s): James Thurmond

315
14 May 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Down and Beezon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Quaker Of Deal

Performance Comment: As17310323 but Worthy-Smith; Rovewell-Huddy; Sir Charles-Bardin; Cribbidge-W. Williams; Easy-R. Williams; Purser-Havard; Coxen-Collet; Sailors-Pearce, Rosco; Arabella-Mrs Thomas; Belinda-Mrs Haughton; Jenny-Mrs Plomer; Jiltup-Mrs Palmer; Barmaid-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Rovewell Actor: Huddy
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Bardin
Role: Cribbidge Actor: W. Williams
Role: Easy Actor: R. Williams
Role: Purser Actor: Havard
Role: Coxen Actor: Collet
Role: Sailors Actor: Pearce, Rosco
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Jiltup Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Barmaid Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Role: Flip Actor: Morgan
Role: Mizen Actor: Bullock
Role: Fair Quaker Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell

Afterpiece Title: The Sailor's Wedding

Performance Comment: See17310511.

Song: NNew Mad Tom-Dodson

316
18 May 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: For the Entertainment of several Foreign Ministers.Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Eighth

Performance Comment: As17300922, but Buckingham-Bridgwater; Norfolk-W. Mills; Surrey-Cibber Jr; Cromwell-Watson.
Cast
Role: Buckingham Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Norfolk Actor: W. Mills
Role: Surrey Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Cromwell Actor: Watson.
Role: Henry Actor: Harper
Role: Wolsey Actor: Cibber
Role: Cranmer Actor: Mills
Role: Gardiner Actor: Johnson
Role: Queen Katherine Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Horton.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Performance Comment: As17310504.
Cast
Role: Cephalus Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Venetian Actor: A. Hallam.
Role: Noble Venetian Actor: Cibber Jr.
Role: Neptune Actor: Paget
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Charke.
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: 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

317
19 May 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Wright. For the Entertainment [as 24 April]. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by the late Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part Ii

Performance Comment: As17310316 but Prince John-Marshall; Westmoreland-Bridgwater; Justice-Bowman; York-Paget; Canterbury-Corey; Hastings-Watson; Bardolph-Shepard; Poins and Feeble-Oates; Hostess-Mrs Wetherilt; Doll-Mrs Shireburn; Falstaff's Boy-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Prince John Actor: Marshall
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Justice Actor: Bowman
Role: York Actor: Paget
Role: Canterbury Actor: Corey
Role: Hastings Actor: Watson
Role: Bardolph Actor: Shepard
Role: Poins and Feeble Actor: Oates
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Doll Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Falstaff's Boy Actor: Miss Robinson.
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince Actor: W. Mills
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Silence Actor: Griffin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards, Part II Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Thomas D'UrfeyFrederick Pilon
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Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: As17310513, but Oldrents-Shepard; Hearty-Harper; Clack-Griffin; Randal-Johnson; Springlove-Cibber Jr; Oliver-W. Mills; Vincent-Bridgwater; Hilliard-Charke; Pattico-Boman; Martin-R. Wetherilt; Scentwell-Paget.
Cast
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Clack Actor: Griffin
Role: Randal Actor: Johnson
Role: Springlove Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Vincent Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Pattico Actor: Boman
Role: Martin Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Scentwell Actor: Paget.
Role: 7310405 but Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Raftor.
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

Music: Concerto by Sig Visconti-Charke, others

Song: II: As17310427

Dance: IV: English Maggot-Rainton, Mrs Walter; V: Gondolier and Courtezan-Young Lally, Miss Brett; End afterpiece: French Gardener and his Mistress-Rainton, Mrs Walter

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31 May 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Brothers and Sisters of Charles Williams, deceas'd. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. 7 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17301116, but Sir George-W. Mills; Sir Francis-Harper; Charles-Marshall; Isabinda-Mrs Cibber; Miranda-Mrs Butler; Scentwell-Mrs Walter.
Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Harper
Role: Charles Actor: Marshall
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Walter.
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Shepard
Role: Marplot Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Whisper Actor: Wetherilt Jr
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mills
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Patie and Peggy

Performance Comment: As17301130, but Patie-a young Actor, who never perform'd on any Stage before; Jenny-Miss Oates; Symon-Berry; Margery-_.
Cast
Role: Patie Actor: a young Actor, who never perform'd on any Stage before
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Symon Actor: Berry
Role: Sir William Actor: Corey
Role: Roger Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Glaud Actor: Fielding
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Music: Select Pieces-

Dance:

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02 June 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Havard and Boucher, Prompter. Daily Advertiser, 2 June: We hear Mr Odel, Master.., Goodman's-Fields, intends to decline to concern himself any longer with the Management of that Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Ferdinand-Bardin; Prospero-Havard; Antonio-Worsley; Gonzalo-Machen; Hippolito-Mrs Thomas; Stephano-Rosco; Mustacho-R. Williams; Ventoso-Collet; Trincalo-Morgan; Ariel-Master Woodward; Miranda-Mrs Palmer; Dorinda-Mrs Morgan; Caliban-W. Giffard; Sycorax-Collet; Waterman's Dance-Sandham, Rosco, R. Williams, Pearce, Bowcher; Neptune-a Gentleman; Amphitrite-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Bardin
Role: Prospero Actor: Havard
Role: Antonio Actor: Worsley
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Machen
Role: Hippolito Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Stephano Actor: Rosco
Role: Mustacho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Ventoso Actor: Collet
Role: Trincalo Actor: Morgan
Role: Ariel Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Caliban Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sycorax Actor: Collet
Role: Waterman's Dance Actor: Sandham, Rosco, R. Williams, Pearce, Bowcher
Role: Neptune Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Palmer.
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: The Biter Bit; or, The Humours of Harlequin and Scaramouch

Afterpiece Title: The Throwsters Opera

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11 June 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don John

Performance Comment: J ohn-Bridgwater; Antonio-W. Mills; Lopez-Marshall; Jacomo-Harper; Francisco-Shepard; Octavio-Charke; Hermit-Oates; Pedro's Ghost-Fielding; John's Father's Ghost-Boman; Maria-Mrs Cibber; Leonora-Mrs Butler; Flora-Mrs Charke; Flavia-Mrs Walter; Clara-Mrs Shireburn; Shepherds-Cibber Jr, Wetherilt; John's Wives-Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Wetherilt, Miss Williams, Mrs Walter, Miss Oates, Miss Mears.
Cast
Role: J ohn Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Antonio Actor: W. Mills
Role: Lopez Actor: Marshall
Role: Jacomo Actor: Harper
Role: Francisco Actor: Shepard
Role: Octavio Actor: Charke
Role: Hermit Actor: Oates
Role: Pedro's Ghost Actor: Fielding
Role: John's Father's Ghost Actor: Boman
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Flavia Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Shepherds Actor: Cibber Jr, Wetherilt
Role: John's Wives Actor: Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Wetherilt, Miss Williams, Mrs Walter, Miss Oates, Miss Mears.
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dennis
Related Work: The Humours of Sir John Falstaff, Justice Shallow, and Ancient Pistol Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: King John Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: London's Triumph: Presented in severall Delightfull Scaenes: And Celebrated in Honour of the truly Loyal, and known deserver of Honour, Sir John Robinson Author(s): John Tatham
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Related Work: The Rambling Justice; or, The Jealous Husbands: With the Humours of Sir John Twiford Author(s): John Leanerd
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Related Work: Aglaura Author(s): John Suckling
Related Work: Brenoralt; or, The Discontented Colonel Author(s): John Suckling
Related Work: The Goblins Author(s): John Suckling
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Afterpiece Title: The Amours of Billingsgate

Performance Comment: [The Cobler's Opera]. Melton Sr-Berry; Pyeflett Sr-Oates; Lieutenant-Fielding; Harry-Charke; Jenny-Miss Raftor; Peg-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Melton Sr Actor: Berry
Role: Pyeflett Sr Actor: Oates
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Fielding
Role: Harry Actor: Charke
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Peg Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Cobler's Opera Author(s): Lacy Ryan

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22 June 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By George Lillo. Puffs of the play appeared in London Evening Post, 15 June, Daily Post, 16 and 21 June.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant; Or, The True History Of George Barnwell

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Thorowgood-Bridgwater; Barnwell-Roberts; George Barnwell-Cibber Jr; Trueman-W. Mills; Blunt-R. Wetherilt; Maria-Mrs Cibber; Millwood-Mrs Butler; Lucy-Mrs Charke; Prologue-Cibber Jr; Epilogue-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Barnwell Actor: Roberts
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Trueman Actor: W. Mills
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Prologue Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

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20 July 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction and eminent Merchants of the City of London. Daily Post, 22 July: Last Tuesday...George Barnwell was performe'd...with great Applause, to a crowded Audience, there being present most of the eminent Merchants of the City of London; they appear'd greatly pleased with the Play and Performance

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Performance Comment: As17310625.
Cast
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Barnwell Actor: Roberts
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Trueman Actor: W. Mills
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: See17310513, but Rachel-Miss Raftor; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Hearty-Harper; Oliver-W. Mills; Clack-Cibber Jr; Randal-Bridgwater; Springlove-R. Wetherilt; Vincent-Stoppelaer; Hilliard-Charke; Oldrents-Shepard; Scentwell-Roberts; Amie-Miss Williams; Beggars-Oates; Berry, Fielding, Excell, Ranton. Berry, Fielding, Excell, Ranton.
Cast
Role: Rachel Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Randal Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Springlove Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Vincent Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Scentwell Actor: Roberts
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Beggars Actor: Oates
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

Music: As17310630

Song: As17310630

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26 August 1731 @ Bartholomew Fair

Event Comment: MMiller-Mills-Oates' Booth. [See Grub St. Journal, 26 Aug. for comments on the attractions at bf.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Banish'd General; Or, The Distrest Lovers

Performance Comment: Montfort-W. Mills; Rakish-Oates; Jenny-Mrs Roberts; King-Tenoe; Sir Wilful Westford-R. Wetherilt; Colonel Westford-Adam Hallam; Tipple-Bardin; Gudgeon-Young Bencraft; Plausey-Evans; Arbella-Miss Oates; Lady Westford-Mrs Wetherilt; Widow-Mrs Lacy; Genius-Mrs Phillpot; Hobble Wallop-Jo. Miller.
Cast
Role: Montfort Actor: W. Mills
Role: Rakish Actor: Oates
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: King Actor: Tenoe
Role: Sir Wilful Westford Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Colonel Westford Actor: Adam Hallam
Role: Tipple Actor: Bardin
Role: Gudgeon Actor: Young Bencraft
Role: Plausey Actor: Evans
Role: Arbella Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Lady Westford Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Lacy
Role: Genius Actor: Mrs Phillpot
Role: Hobble Wallop Actor: Jo. Miller.
Related Works
Related Work: Double Falsehood; or, The Distrest Lovers Author(s): Lewis Theobald

Song: Evans, Miss Williams, Young Bencraft

Dance: Evans, Miss Williams, Young Bencraft

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18 September 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Shakespear. [Prince of Wales and the Princesses Amelia and Caroline expected to attend.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

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

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21 September 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Wife

Performance Comment: Horner-Wilks; Harcourt-Mills; Dorilant-Watson; Pinchwife-W. Mills; Sparkish-Cibber; Sir Jasper-Griffin; Quack-Shepard; Mrs Pinchwife-Mrs Cibber; Alithea-Mrs Butler; Lady Fidget-Mrs Horton; Lucy-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Horner Actor: Wilks
Role: Harcourt Actor: Mills
Role: Dorilant Actor: Watson
Role: Pinchwife Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sparkish Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Griffin
Role: Quack Actor: Shepard
Role: Mrs Pinchwife Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Fidget Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Wife Author(s): William Wycherley
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Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William WycherleyDavid Garrick