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326
23 September 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

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

Dance: Mrs Booth; Tambourine-Miss Robinson

327
25 September 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Congreve. At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Fondlewife-Cibber; Laetitia-Mrs Thurmond; Bellmour-Wilks; Heartwell-Harper; Sharper-Mills; Vainlove-Watson; Sir Joseph-Cibber Jr; Bluff-Johnson; Setter-Oates; Belinda-Mrs Horton; Araminta-Mrs Butler; Silvia-Mrs Cibber; Lucy-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Cibber
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Bellmour Actor: Wilks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Harper
Role: Sharper Actor: Mills
Role: Vainlove Actor: Watson
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bluff Actor: Johnson
Role: Setter Actor: Oates
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William CongreveSamuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars

Performance Comment: Rachel-Mrs Heron; 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, Rainton.
Cast
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
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, Berry, Fielding, Excell, Rainton.
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
Related Work: The Little Thief Author(s): John Fletcher

Dance:

328
02 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Copper Captain-Wilks; Leon-Mills; Margarita-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: Margarita 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 Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd

Performance Comment: Jobson-Harper; Sir John-Stoppelaer; Lady Loverule-Mrs Grace; Nell-Miss Raftor; Servants-Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

329
06 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

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 Roberts; Edging-Mrs Palmer.
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 Roberts
Role: Edging Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Careless Husband Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song: Singing in Italian and English-Mrs Fitzgerald

330
07 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Ben Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

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

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

331
08 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Giffard; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Giffard; Sir Charles-Havard; Aimwell-W. Giffard; Sullen-Smith; Bonniface-Huddy; Gibbet-Bullock; Foigard-R. Williams; Scrub-Collett; Dorinda-Mrs Purden; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Palmer; Cherry-Mrs Roberts.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Havard
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Bonniface Actor: Huddy
Role: Gibbet Actor: Bullock
Role: Foigard Actor: R. Williams
Role: Scrub Actor: Collett
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Roberts.
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: II: Peasant Dance-Jer. Eaton; IV: Scotch Dance-Jer. Eaton

Performance Comment: Eaton; IV: Scotch Dance-Jer. Eaton.
Cast
Role: Scotch Dance Actor: Jer. Eaton.

Song: As17311006

332
11 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: [The Prologue is in Daily Post, 12 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: Sir Harry-Giffard; Lady Lurewell-Mrs Giffard; Angelica-Mrs Bambridge, who never appear'd on this Stage before; Standard-Rosco; Smugler-Collett; Clincher Sr-W. Giffard; Clincher Jr-Bullock; Vizard-Havard; Tom-Williams; Lady Darling-Mrs Palmer; Parly-Mrs Moss; Dicky-Eaton.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Giffard
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Bambridge, who never appear'd on this Stage before
Role: Standard Actor: Rosco
Role: Smugler Actor: Collett
Role: Clincher Sr Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Clincher Jr Actor: Bullock
Role: Vizard Actor: Havard
Role: Tom Actor: Williams
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Moss
Role: Dicky Actor: Eaton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: Damon-Mrs Palmer; Phillida-Mrs Roberts; Cymon-Rosco; Mopsus-Bardin; This being the Anniversary of his Majesty's Coronation, a new Prologue will be spoke on the Occasion-Giffard.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Cymon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin
Role: a new Prologue will be spoke on the Occasion Actor: Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

333
14 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part Ii

Performance Comment: Shallow-Cibber; King-Mills; Prince-W. Mills; Falstaff-Harper; Pistol-Cibber Jr; Silence-Griffin.
Cast
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince Actor: W. Mills
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
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: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

334
16 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Afterpiece: With new Scenes, Habits, Machines, and other Decorations

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Performance Comment: Thorowgood-Bridgwater; Barnwell Sr-Roberts; George Barnwell-Cibber Jr; Trueman-W. Mills; Blunt-R. Wetherilt; Maria-Mrs Cibber; Millwood-Mrs Butler; Lucy-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Barnwell Sr 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: Cephalus and Procris; With Harlequin Grand-Volgi

Performance Comment: Neptune-Paget; Cephalus-Stoppelaer; Aurora-Mrs Charke; Procris-Miss Raftor; Deities of Pleasure-Essex, Mrs Booth; Tritons-Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Houghton, Evans; Syrens-Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams; Amphitrite-Mrs Booth; Sea Gods-Essex, Lally; Noble Venetian-A. Hallam; Colombine-Mrs Walter; Pierrot-Cibber Jr; Harlequin-Rainton Jr; Italian Bravo-Harper; Miller-Oates; Mandarin Gormogons-Thurmond, Lally, Houghton, Charke; Chinese Guards-Wetherilt, Wright, Grey, Burnet; Gardeners and Wives-Tench, Lally Jr, Miss Robinson, Miss Brett.
Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Paget
Role: Cephalus Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Procris Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Booth
Role: Tritons Actor: Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Houghton, Evans
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Sea Gods Actor: Essex, Lally
Role: Noble Venetian Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Pierrot Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rainton Jr
Role: Italian Bravo Actor: Harper
Role: Miller Actor: Oates
Role: Mandarin Gormogons Actor: Thurmond, Lally, Houghton, Charke
Role: Chinese Guards Actor: Wetherilt, Wright, Grey, 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

Song: Miss Raftor

335
18 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Woman's A Riddle

Performance Comment: Courtwell-Giffard; Manly-W. Giffard; Sir Amorous-Bullock; Vulture-Collett; Aspin-Morgan; Butler-Havard; Lady Outside-Mrs Roberts; Miranda-Mrs Giffard; Clarinda-Mrs Purden; Necessary-Mrs Palmer; Betty-Mrs Bambridge.
Cast
Role: Courtwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Manly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: Bullock
Role: Vulture Actor: Collett
Role: Aspin Actor: Morgan
Role: Butler Actor: Havard
Role: Lady Outside Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Necessary Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Bambridge.
Related Works
Related Work: A Woman is a Riddle Author(s): Christopher Bullock

Dance: Eaton, Miss Sandham

336
21 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: By Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens; Or, The Man-hater

Performance Comment: Timon-Mills; Alcibiades-Bridgwater; Apemantus-W. Mills; Senators-Johnson, Harper, Griffin, Shepard, Hallam, Wetherilt; Poet-Th. Cibber; Evandra-Mrs Thurmond; Melissa-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Timon Actor: Mills
Role: Alcibiades Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Apemantus Actor: W. Mills
Role: Senators Actor: Johnson, Harper, Griffin, Shepard, Hallam, Wetherilt
Role: Poet Actor: Th. Cibber
Role: Evandra Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Shadwell
Related Work: Timon of Athens Author(s): William ShakespeareRichard Cumberland
Related Work: Arlequin Misanthrope; or, Harlequin a Man-Hater Author(s): de Barante

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

337
25 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespeare

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-W. Giffard; Ford-Giffard; Page-Rosco; Shallow-Collett; Fenton-Havard; Slender-Bullock; Caius-Bardin; Host-Morgan; Simple-Young Woodward; Evans-a Gentleman; Mrs Ford-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Page-Mrs Haughton; Ann Page-Mrs Purden; Mrs Quickly-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ford Actor: Giffard
Role: Page Actor: Rosco
Role: Shallow Actor: Collett
Role: Fenton Actor: Havard
Role: Slender Actor: Bullock
Role: Caius Actor: Bardin
Role: Host Actor: Morgan
Role: Simple Actor: Young Woodward
Role: Evans Actor: a Gentleman
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ann Page Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dennis

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Bardin; Flora-Mrs Roberts; Betty-Miss Tollett, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Bardin
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tollett, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
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: Eaton, Duke, Mrs Tollett, Miss Sandham

Related Works
Related Work: A Duke and no Duke Author(s): Aston CokainNahum Tate
Related Work: Rollo, Duke of Normandy Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Duke of Guise; or, The Massacre of Paris Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: A Duke and No Duke Author(s): John Thurmond
Related Work: A Fool's Preferment; or, The Three Dukes of Dunstable Author(s): John FletcherThomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Great Favourite; or, The Duke of Lerma Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Duke of Guise Author(s): John DrydenNathaniel Lee
Related Work: Henry the Third of France Stabb'd by a Fryer: With the Fall of the Duke of Guise Author(s): Thomas Shipman
Related Work: Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester Author(s): Ambrose Philips
Related Work: Frederick, Duke of Brunswick Lunenburgh Author(s): Eliza Haywood
Related Work: The Duke of Milan Author(s): Elijah FentonRichard Cumberland
Related Work: The Duke of Millan Author(s): Philip Massinger
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
Related Work: The Country Captain Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The French Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
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 Heiress Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Triumphant Widow; or, The Medley of Humours Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle

338
26 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-W. Giffard; Juba-Giffard; Syphax-Rosco; Sempronius-Huddy; Lucius-Smith; Portius-Havard; Marcus-Bardin; Decius-Williams; Marcis-Mrs Giffard; Lucia-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Juba Actor: Giffard
Role: Syphax Actor: Rosco
Role: Sempronius Actor: Huddy
Role: Lucius Actor: Smith
Role: Portius Actor: Havard
Role: Marcus Actor: Bardin
Role: Decius Actor: Williams
Role: Marcis Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: As17311025.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Bardin
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tollett, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
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: Eaton, Miss Sandham. With New Habits

Performance Comment: With New Habits.

339
27 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Miss Odell. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks; Or, The Yeoman Of Kent

Performance Comment: Reynard-Giffard; Loveworth-Rosco; Woodcock-W. Giffard; Squib-Morgan; Maiden-Wm. Bullock; Hillaria-Mrs Haughton; Belinda-Mrs Purden; Mrs Goodfellow-Mrs Palmer; Penelope-Mrs Morse; Lucy-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Reynard Actor: Giffard
Role: Loveworth Actor: Rosco
Role: Woodcock Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Squib Actor: Morgan
Role: Maiden Actor: Wm. Bullock
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Morse
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent Author(s): Thomas Baker

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17311011.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Cymon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Dance: Eaton, Miss Sandham

340
29 October 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Fainwell-Huddy; Sir Philip-Bullock; Prim-Morgan; Perriwinkle-Collett; Tradelove-Jenkins; Freeman-Havard; Sackbut-Williams; Simon Pure-W. Giffard; Anne-Mrs Haughton; Mrs Prim-Mrs Morgan; Betty-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Fainwell Actor: Huddy
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Bullock
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Collett
Role: Tradelove Actor: Jenkins
Role: Freeman Actor: Havard
Role: Sackbut Actor: Williams
Role: Simon Pure Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Anne Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: As17311025.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Bardin
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Tollett, being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
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: New Comic dance-Eaton, Miss Tollett

341
30 October 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Not Acted these Seven Years. Written by Ben Johnson. Daily Advertiser, 1 Nov.: On Saturday Night a great Number of Wax Candles were lighted in the Windows of Mr Cibber's, Mr Booth's, and Mr Wilks's Houses...on account of his Majesty's Birthday

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bartholomew Fair

Performance Comment: Cokes-Cibber Jr; Waspe-Johnson; Busy-Griffin; Overdo-Shepard; Quarlous-W. Mills; Winwife-Watson; Littlewit-Oates; Edgeworth-A. Hallam; Jordan-R. Wetherilt; Nightingale-Stoppelaer; Goody Trash-Wright; Mrs Grace-Mrs Butler; Mrs Overdo-Mrs Shireburn; Mrs Littlewit-Miss Raftor; Purecraft-Mrs Wetherilt; Ursula-Harper.
Cast
Role: Cokes Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Waspe Actor: Johnson
Role: Busy Actor: Griffin
Role: Overdo Actor: Shepard
Role: Quarlous Actor: W. Mills
Role: Winwife Actor: Watson
Role: Littlewit Actor: Oates
Role: Edgeworth Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Jordan Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Nightingale Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Goody Trash Actor: Wright
Role: Mrs Grace Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Mrs Overdo Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Mrs Littlewit Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Purecraft Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Ursula Actor: Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: Bartholomew Fair Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Performance Comment: As17311029.
Cast
Role: Neptune Actor: Paget
Role: Cephalus Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Procris Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Booth
Role: Tritons Actor: Thurmond, Rainton Jr, Houghton, Evans
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Delorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams
Role: Amphitrite Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Sea Gods Actor: Essex, Lally
Role: Noble Venetian Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Pierrot Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rainton Jr
Role: Italian Bravo Actor: Harper
Role: Miller Actor: Oates
Role: Mandarin Gormogons Actor: Thurmond, Lally, Houghton, Charke
Role: Chinese Guards Actor: Wetherilt, Wright, Grey, 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

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01 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by Shakespear. At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry Iv, Part I

Performance Comment: Falstaff-W. Giffard; King-Huddy; Prince-Giffard; Worcester-Smith; Hotspur-Rosco; Northumberland-Williams; Vernon-Bardin; Blunt-Havard; Bardolph-Collett; Francis-Morgan; Carriers-Bullock, Beckham; Lady Piercy-Mrs Purden; Hostess-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: W. Giffard
Role: King Actor: Huddy
Role: Prince Actor: Giffard
Role: Worcester Actor: Smith
Role: Hotspur Actor: Rosco
Role: Northumberland Actor: Williams
Role: Vernon Actor: Bardin
Role: Blunt Actor: Havard
Role: Bardolph Actor: Collett
Role: Francis Actor: Morgan
Role: Carriers Actor: Bullock, Beckham
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
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
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: An Eclogue; or, Representation in Four Parts Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada, Part I Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Amorous Bigotte: With the Second Part of Tegue O Divelly Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
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 Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part I Author(s): John Crowne
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: The Atheist; or, The Second Part of the Souldiers Fortune Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance: Eaton, Mrs Tollett, Miss Sandham; particularly a new Comic dance-Eaton, Mrs Tollett

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06 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Plume-Giffard; Balance-W. Giffard; Worthy-Smith; Brazen-Bullock; Kite-Huddy; Bullock-Morgan; Pearmain-Collett; Appletree-Rosco; Silvia-Mrs Roberts; Melinda-Mrs Purden; Lucy-Mrs Palmer; Rose-Miss Tollet.
Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Balance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Smith
Role: Brazen Actor: Bullock
Role: Kite Actor: Huddy
Role: Bullock Actor: Morgan
Role: Pearmain Actor: Collett
Role: Appletree Actor: Rosco
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Tollet.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17311105.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: As17311104

344
08 November 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Cibber; Belguard-Watson; Testimony-Johnson; Crack-Cibber Jr; Surly-Harper; Farewell-W. Mills; Hothead-Shepard; Leonora-Mrs Thurmond; Violante-Mrs Butler; Aunt-Mrs Wetherilt.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Cibber
Role: Belguard Actor: Watson
Role: Testimony Actor: Johnson
Role: Crack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Surly Actor: Harper
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 Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

345
09 November 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: As it was alter'd by the late Duke of Buckingham

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Performance Comment: John-Wilks; Frederick-Mills; Duke-Bridgwater; Petruchio-W. Mills; Antonio-Shepard; Anthony-Cibber Jr; Peter-R. Wetherilt; 1st Constantia-Mrs Cibber; 2d Constantia-Mrs Booth; Landlady-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: John Actor: Wilks
Role: Frederick Actor: Mills
Role: Duke Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Petruchio Actor: W. Mills
Role: Antonio Actor: Shepard
Role: Anthony Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Peter Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: 1st Constantia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: 2d Constantia Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lucky Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Chances Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Luckey Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: See17310925.
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

346
11 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: In Daily Advertiser (but not Daily Post) the bill is headed: By Authority

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: Valentine-Giffard; Sir Sampson-Smith; Scandal-W. Giffard; Tattle-Bullock; Foresight-Collett; Jeremy-Rosco; Angelica-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Foresight-Mrs Haughton; Mrs Frail-Mrs Roberts; Prue-Miss Tollet; Nurse-Mrs Palmer; Ben-Morgan.
Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Smith
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Tattle Actor: Bullock
Role: Foresight Actor: Collett
Role: Jeremy Actor: Rosco
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Prue Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Ben Actor: Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17311105.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: As17311104

347
15 November 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear. With a new set of Scenes being a prospect of the Ponte Rialto at Venice, painted by Mr Devoto

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Mills; Iago-Cibber; Cassio-Bridgwater; Roderigo-Cibber Jr; Lodovico-W. Mills; Montano-Watson; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Butler; Bianca-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Mills
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Cassio Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Roderigo Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Lodovico Actor: W. Mills
Role: Montano Actor: Watson
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Raftor.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17311005.
Cast
Role: Jobson Actor: Harper
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Servants Actor: Berry, Oates, Fielding, Miss Williams, Miss Oates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

348
15 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Rosco; Queen-Mrs Roberts; Bertran-Bardin; Raymond-Huddy; Alphonso-Williams; Pedro-Havard; Lorenzo-Giffard; Elvira-Mrs Giffard; Fryar-W. Giffard; Gomez-Norris, from Dublin, Son of the late famous Comedian of that Name, alias Jubilee Dicky.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Rosco
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Bertran Actor: Bardin
Role: Raymond Actor: Huddy
Role: Alphonso Actor: Williams
Role: Pedro Actor: Havard
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gomez Actor: Norris, from Dublin, Son of the late famous Comedian of that Name, alias Jubilee Dicky.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17311105.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: As17311104

349
18 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Hastings-Giffard; Gloster-W. Giffard; Catesby-Bambridge; Sir Richard-Williams; Bellmour-Havard; Dumont-Rosco; Jane Shore-Mrs Giffard; Alicia-Mrs Roberts.
Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Giffard
Role: Gloster Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Catesby Actor: Bambridge
Role: Sir Richard Actor: Williams
Role: Bellmour Actor: Havard
Role: Dumont Actor: Rosco
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Roberts.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17311105.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: As17311104

350
20 November 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Old Batchelor-W. Giffard; Belmour-Giffard; Vainlove-Rosco; Sharper-Havard; Setter-Collett; Bluff-Morgan; Sir Joseph-Bullock; Fondlewife-Norris; Belinda-Mrs Roberts; Laetitia-Mrs Giffard; Araminta-Mrs Haughton; Silvia-Mrs Purden; Lucy-Mrs Morgan; Betty-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Old Batchelor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Belmour Actor: Giffard
Role: Vainlove Actor: Rosco
Role: Sharper Actor: Havard
Role: Setter Actor: Collett
Role: Bluff Actor: Morgan
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Bullock
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Norris
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William CongreveSamuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17311105.
Cast
Role: Dalton Actor: Huddy
Role: Edgar Actor: Jenkins
Role: Moody Actor: Excell
Role: Varole Actor: Bardin
Role: Prim Actor: Morgan
Role: Clodpole Actor: Rosco
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Tollet
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: As17311104