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3601
13 April 1733 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Chetwood. Afterpiece: Written by the Author of the Lover's Opera (W. R. Chetwood. Apparently not published.] A Ballad Opera of one Act

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: As17330217, but Lady Darling-Mrs Haughton; Angelica-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Role: Clincher Sr Actor: Penkethman
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Giffard
Role: Standard Actor: Delane
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Smugler Actor: Collet
Role: Clincher Jr Actor: Bullock
Role: Vizard Actor: Havard
Role: Dicky Actor: Norris
Role: Tom Actor: Williams
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Mason

Performance Comment: Sir Jasper-Morgan; Clerimont-Jenkins; Noodle-Rosco; Doodle-Bardin; Davy-James; Caelia-Mrs Hamilton; Lettice-Mrs Roberts; Jenny-Miss Wherrit; A new Epilogue-Miss Cole.
Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Morgan
Role: Clerimont Actor: Jenkins
Role: Noodle Actor: Rosco
Role: Doodle Actor: Bardin
Role: Davy Actor: James
Role: Caelia Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Wherrit
Role: A new Epilogue Actor: Miss Cole.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Mason Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Music: I: Concerto for German Flute-Burk Thumoth; II: The 5th Concerto of Vivaldi-; III: Trumpet Concerto-; IV: Concerto with Flutes and German Flutes-

Dance: I: Chacone-Mrs Bullock; II: Friendly Lasses-Miss Wherrit, Miss Sandham; In V: The Difference of Nations-

Song: III: Chanson a Boire-Excell

3602
26 May 1733 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit W. Grove, M.R. by Command of the Honourable Court of Non-Common-Pleas. The Gentlemen of the Society are desir'd to meet at their Court, at Sir John's, at 5 o'Clock exactly, from thence to proceed to the Theatre. 6 p.m. 5s., 4s., 2s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: See17330319.
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: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Grove, the first and probably the last time of his appearing on the stage.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Grove, the first and probably the last time of his appearing on the 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

Music: I: Trumpet Concerto-Burk Thumoth; II: Concerto-Vivaldi; III: Solo on the German Flute-Thumoth; V: Sonata for the Harpsichord and Violin Harpsichord-Thumoth

Dance: II: Dutch Skipper-Jones Sr, Jones Jr; IV: Sailor's Dance-Jones

3603
06 April 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit W. Mills. Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Performance Comment: As17340316.
Related Works
Related Work: The Alchymist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Music: Select Pieces

Performance Comment: hathi.

Dance: I: La Follette s'cest Ravisee by Nivelon and Miss Mann. III: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. V: Grand Dance in Stomas, as17340316

Performance Comment: III: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. V: Grand Dance in Stomas, as17340316.
Cast
Role: ; Nymphs Actor: Miss Latour, Mrs Walter, Mrs Davenport
Role: Sailor Actor: Nivelon
Role: Lively Lass Actor: Miss Mann

Song: II: Was ever Nymph like Rosamond by Miss Arne. IV: Hush ye little Warbling Choir by Miss Arne

Performance Comment: IV: Hush ye little Warbling Choir by Miss Arne .

3604
02 September 1734 @ Richmond

Event Comment: Benefit Milward

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Performance Comment: hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Penitent Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach

Performance Comment: Both by Mills, Cibber, W. Mills, Miller, Harper, Milward .
Related Works
Related Work: The Stage-Coach Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Stage-Coach; or, Inn in an Uproar Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

3605
06 March 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never Acted before. [By James Miller.] Daily Advertiser, 6 March: We hear that Sir John Barnard has offerM a Proposal limiting the Number of Playhouses, and for putting them under the Regulation of Parliament

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Taste; Or, The Guardian

Performance Comment: Parts by Mills, Cibber, Griffin, Harper, Miller, Milward, W. Mills, Este, Cross, Turbutt, Mrs Thurmond, Mrs Clive, Miss Holliday, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Cross, Miss Mann; but edition of 1735 lists: Sir Positive Bubble-Griffin; Freelove-Mills; Valentine-Milward; Sir Humphrey Henpeck-Harper; Harcourt-Mills Jr; Horatio-Este; Martin-Cibber; Reynard-Miller; Lewis-Cross; Almanzor-Master Arne; Justice Diligence-Turbut; Lady Henpeck-Mrs Cross; Maria-Mrs Clive; Dorothea-Mrs Pritchard; Dorinda-Mrs Thurmond; Angelica-Mrs Holiday; Lisetta-Mrs Mann. Prologue spoken by Cibber. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive .
Cast
Role: : Sir Positive Bubble Actor: Griffin
Role: Freelove Actor: Mills
Role: Valentine Actor: Milward
Role: Sir Humphrey Henpeck Actor: Harper
Role: Harcourt Actor: Mills Jr
Role: Horatio Actor: Este
Role: Martin Actor: Cibber
Role: Reynard Actor: Miller
Role: Lewis Actor: Cross
Role: Almanzor Actor: Master Arne
Role: Justice Diligence Actor: Turbut
Role: Lady Henpeck Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Dorothea Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Holiday
Role: Lisetta Actor: Mrs Mann. Prologue spoken by Cibber. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: The Man of Taste Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Man of Taste; or, The Guardian Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Guardian Author(s): Abraham Cowley
Related Work: The Guardian Outwitted Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The School for Guardians Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Love Finds the Way Author(s): Thomas HullThomas Murphy
Related Work: L'Honorata Poverta di Rinaldo: viz, The honourable Poverty of Rinaldo, false accused by the Maganzesians: With Harlequing Guardian to his Master's Family and Defender of his Castle Author(s): Giacinto Andrea Cicognini

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Orpheus

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17350303.

3606
18 March 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mons Salle's Widow. N.B. Whereas it has been reported that the Box-Keepers . . . were to have their Benefit Night [Wednesday 19] ... it is false ... Witness our Hands. M. Mason. W. Cossins. J. Skinner

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'embarras Des Richesses

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17341026 .
Related Works
Related Work: L'Embarras des Richesses Author(s): L.J.G. Dallainval

Afterpiece Title: La Sylphide

Performance Comment: Cast not listed .
Related Works
Related Work: La Silphide Author(s): P.F.D. Biancolleli

Dance:

Performance Comment: hathi.

3607
29 September 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit W. Bodle, a Brother [who has been ill for two years]. At the particular Desire of several Free and Accepted Masons. Written by Mr Farquhar. 4s., 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d. 6 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love And A Bottle

Performance Comment: Cast not listed .
Related Works
Related Work: Love and a Bottle Author(s): George Farquhar

Dance: I: Running Footman and V: Scot's Dance by Brother Shawford

Performance Comment: hathi.

3608
10 February 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Sir W. Davenant and Mr Dryden. Afterpiece: Written by the Author of the Toy Shop

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Berry; Ferdinand-Este; Caliban-Johnson; Hippolito-Miss Holliday; Miranda-Mrs Walter; Ariel-Miss Cole; Dorinda-Mrs Clive; Trincalo-Miller; Sailors-Mechlin, Cross, Ray; [with] Vocal Parts-Stoppelaer, Mrs Clive; dances-Mlle Roland, Thurmond, Muilment, Liviez, Pelling, Dukes, LeSac, Rector, Peters, Harper.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Berry
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Este
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Hippolito Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Sailors Actor: Mechlin, Cross, Ray
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Clive
Role: dances Actor: Mlle Roland, Thurmond, Muilment, Liviez, Pelling, Dukes, LeSac, Rector, Peters, Harper.
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 King and the Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: As17370129.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Cibber
Role: Miller Actor: Miller
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Este
Role: Richard Actor: Berry
Role: Joe Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Courtiers Actor: Winstone, Cross, Hill
Role: Foresters Actor: Turbutt, Leigh, Marshall.
Related Works
Related Work: The King and the Miller of Mansfield Author(s): Robert Dodsley

3609
04 March 1737 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author of the Farce, and Miss Burgess. Mainpiece: As originally written by Shakespear. Supervised, Read over, Revised, and Unalter'd. [For a puff (signed by W. Shakespear), see Daily Advertiser, 4 March.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Life And Death Of King John

Performance Comment: Prince Arthur-Miss Burgess; With a New Prologue- in the Characters of Shakespear's Ghost, the Squire, Mr Student, and Mr Bays; concluding with an Address to the Ladies- of the Shakespear's Club.
Cast
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Miss Burgess
Role: With a New Prologue Actor: in the Characters of Shakespear's Ghost, the Squire, Mr Student, and Mr Bays
Role: concluding with an Address to the Ladies Actor: of the Shakespear's Club.

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Milliners

3610
11 April 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Sir W. Davenant, Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17370214, but dances-_.
Cast
Role: dances Actor:
Role: Prospero Actor: Berry
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Este
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Hippolito Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Sailors Actor: Mechlin, Cross, Ray
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Clive
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: Harlequin Restor'd

Performance Comment: As17361227, but Flash-Este.
Cast
Role: Flash Actor: Este.
Role: Longbib Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: John Trot Actor: Hough
Role: Harlequin Actor: Philips
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Mlle La Modestie Actor: Harlequin Phillips
Role: Ballad Qingers Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Pritchard
Role: Somerset Actor: Roberts
Role: Roundall Actor: Hough
Role: Equilibrist Actor: Peters
Role: With a New Burlesque Tragi Actor: Comic-Farcical Interlude: Tiddi@Doll, Director of the Gingerbread Company-Master Green
Role: Comic Actor: Farcical Interlude: Tiddi@Doll, Director of the Gingerbread Company-Master Green
Role: Director of the Gingerbread Company Actor: Master Green
Role: Pistolet Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Arne Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, Taste a la Mode Author(s): Thomas ArneRichard Charke
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, The Country Revels Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd Author(s): Richard Charke

Dance: In II: Dance of Winds-Muilment, Thurmond; In IV: Comic Dance of Fantastical Spirits (in Grostesque Characters)-Thurmond, Villeneuve, Levier, Pelling; In V: Waterman's Dance-Harper; with a Grand ballet of Sailors-Mlle Roland

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

3611
14 April 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Sir W. Davenant, Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17370411.
Cast
Role: dances Actor:
Role: Prospero Actor: Berry
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Este
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Hippolito Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Sailors Actor: Mechlin, Cross, Ray
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Clive
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: Harlequin Restor'd

Performance Comment: As17370411.
Cast
Role: Flash Actor: Este.
Role: Longbib Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: John Trot Actor: Hough
Role: Harlequin Actor: Philips
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Mlle La Modestie Actor: Harlequin Phillips
Role: Ballad Qingers Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Pritchard
Role: Somerset Actor: Roberts
Role: Roundall Actor: Hough
Role: Equilibrist Actor: Peters
Role: With a New Burlesque Tragi Actor: Comic-Farcical Interlude: Tiddi@Doll, Director of the Gingerbread Company-Master Green
Role: Comic Actor: Farcical Interlude: Tiddi@Doll, Director of the Gingerbread Company-Master Green
Role: Director of the Gingerbread Company Actor: Master Green
Role: Pistolet Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Arne Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, Taste a la Mode Author(s): Thomas ArneRichard Charke
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, The Country Revels Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd Author(s): Richard Charke

Dance: As17370411

3612
25 April 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Sir W. Davenant, Mr Dryden. Afterpiece: Written by the Author of the Toy Shop

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17370411.
Cast
Role: dances Actor:
Role: Prospero Actor: Berry
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Este
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson
Role: Hippolito Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Sailors Actor: Mechlin, Cross, Ray
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Stoppelaer, Mrs Clive
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 King and the Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: As17370214.
Cast
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Brett.
Role: King Actor: Cibber
Role: Miller Actor: Miller
Role: Lord Lurewell Actor: Este
Role: Richard Actor: Berry
Role: Joe Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Courtiers Actor: Winstone, Cross, Hill
Role: Foresters Actor: Turbutt, Leigh, Marshall.
Related Works
Related Work: The King and the Miller of Mansfield Author(s): Robert Dodsley

Dance: As17370411

3613
17 January 1739 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By W. Shirley. See Preface to edition of 1739 for an account of disturbance at this performance.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Parracide; Or, Innocence In Distress

Performance Comment: Parts-Ryan, Delane, Rosco, Hale, Mrs Horton, Mrs Hallam, Mrs James; but edition of 1739 lists: Felix-Rosco; Albert-Hale; Godrick-Delane; Castor-Ryan; Servant-Hill; Harroana-Mrs James; Ariana-Mrs Horton; Eliza-Mrs Hallam; Matilda-Miss Horsington; Prologue-Ryan; Epilogue-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Ryan, Delane, Rosco, Hale, Mrs Horton, Mrs Hallam, Mrs James
Role: Felix Actor: Rosco
Role: Albert Actor: Hale
Role: Godrick Actor: Delane
Role: Castor Actor: Ryan
Role: Servant Actor: Hill
Role: Harroana Actor: Mrs James
Role: Ariana Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Hallam
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Horsington
Role: Prologue Actor: Ryan
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Horton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Parracide; or, Innocence in Distress Author(s): William Shirley
Related Work: The Parracide Author(s): James Sterling

3614
22 August 1741 @ Bartholomew Fair

Event Comment: At Fawkes-Pinchbeck Booth a machine and a puppet show were staged; at W. Hallam's Booth rope dancers and tumblers performed

Performances

3615
12 October 1742 @ James Street

Event Comment: Ever studious for Public Amusement, I...strayed last Week, to a place near the Haymarket in Westminster, and Temple Bar in Middlesex, call'd James's St., where at the New Theatre, a Play called the Miser, with an Entertainment called the Old Man Bit, or Harlequin Skeleton, I saw rehears'd. J. W. Gray's Inn 12 Oct.-Theatrical Clippings, Folger Library. Benefit Julian Late of Goodman's Fields Theatre. At the New Theatre in James St., near Haymarket...a Concert. Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit 1s. 6d. Gallery 1s. 6 p.m. Note, Mr Julian taken this Opportunity to acquaint his Friends, that these Performances will be done with the utmost Regularity and Decoration, most of the Performers having belong'd to the Theatres. [This customary notice about the concert, time and prices will not be included unless changed.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: Miser-Julian; Lappet-Mrs Lamball.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Julian
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Lamball.
Related Works
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: Fame; or, Queen Elizabeth's Trumpets; or, Never plead's Hopes of being a Lord Chancellor; or, The Lover turn'd Philosopher; or, The Miser's Resolve upon the Lowering of Interest Author(s): James Lacy
Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: Mock Doctor-Julian.
Cast
Role: Mock Doctor Actor: Julian.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

3616
06 October 1743 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: During this month was publish'd The Dramatic Congress, a short state of the stage under present management, by W. R. Chetwynd. The older actors and dramatists sit in Elysium and discuss the fate of the theatre under Fleetwood and Rich. Much on cartels and the decay of the stage, and the chicanery indulged in to starve the Macklin-Garrick revolters. Probably about this time was also publish'd Tyranny Triumphant...Or Historical and critical remarks on the famous Cartel lately agreed on by the masters of the two theatres, by Patrick Fitz-Crambo. Discusses the rumor that Rich shut up Lincoln's Inn Fields for six months and for #600 gave the key to the Manager of Drury Lane, leaving the actors to starve, and the town to be satisfied with whatever nonsense Drury Lane chose to put on

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage

Performance Comment: Castalio-Davis; Chamont-Delane; Polydore-Giffard; Monimia-Mrs Giffard, her 1st appearance there for 4 years; Acasto-Bridges; Chaplain-Cross; Serina-Mrs Ridout; Florella-Mrs Bennet.
Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Davis
Role: Chamont Actor: Delane
Role: Polydore Actor: Giffard
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard, her 1st appearance there for 4 years
Role: Acasto Actor: Bridges
Role: Chaplain Actor: Cross
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Bennet.
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 School Boy

Performance Comment: As17431004.
Cast
Role: Schoolboy Actor: Yates
Role: Major Rakish Actor: Bridges
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Cross
Role: Friendly Actor: Anderson
Role: Father Benedict Actor: Taswell
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The School-Boy: or The Comical Rivals Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Scaramouch a Philosopher, Harlequin a School-Boy, Bravo, Merchant and Magician Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft

3617
03 April 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never acted before. After the manner of Ben Johnson [by James Ralph]. The Receipts...upon the First Night were but Twenty-One Pounds...and...when the Manager had the Generosity to Risque a Second...he was oblig'd to shut up his Doors for want of an Audience [from Preface to printed edition]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Astrologer; Or, The Pretended Transformation

Performance Comment: Stargaze-Mills; Doterel-Blakes; Whimsey-Bridges; Motley-Yates; Brains-Neale; Young Whimsey-Havard; Young Deterel-Giffard Jun. [W. Giffard (General Advertiser)]; Siftem-Berry; Sly-Arthur; Brag-Morgan; Laetitia-Mrs Woffington; Clara-Mrs Giffard; Fainwou'd-Mrs Bennet; Prologue by a Friend-Garrick; Epilogue [by Garrick-Mrs Woffington [from edition of 1744, but listdd in order in which these actors appear in General Advertiser].from edition of 1744, but listdd in order in which these actors appear in General Advertiser].
Cast
Role: Stargaze Actor: Mills
Role: Doterel Actor: Blakes
Role: Whimsey Actor: Bridges
Role: Motley Actor: Yates
Role: Brains Actor: Neale
Role: Young Whimsey Actor: Havard
Role: Young Deterel Actor: Giffard Jun.
Role: Siftem Actor: Berry
Role: Sly Actor: Arthur
Role: Brag Actor: Morgan
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Fainwou'd Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Prologue by a Friend Actor: Garrick
Role: Garrick Actor: Mrs Woffington
Related Works
Related Work: The Astrologer; or, The Pretended Transformation Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Feign'd Astrologer Author(s): Thomas Corneille
Related Work: Arlequin feint Astrologue, Statue, Enfant, Ramoneur, Negre Author(s): Danjeville

3618
02 November 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift; Or, The Fool In Fashion

Performance Comment: Sir Novelty-Neale; Loveless-Giffard; Snap-Yates; Narcissa-Mrs Woffington; Elder Worthy-Bridges; Young Worth-Cross; Sir W. Wisewou'd-Philips; Sly-Green; Amanda-Mrs Cibber; Hillaria-Mrs Ridout; Flareit-Mrs Bennet; Lawyer-Woodburn; Porter-Gray; Mrs Ann-Mrs Horsington.
Cast
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Neale
Role: Loveless Actor: Giffard
Role: Snap Actor: Yates
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Bridges
Role: Young Worth Actor: Cross
Role: Wisewou'd Actor: Philips
Role: Sly Actor: Green
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Lawyer Actor: Woodburn
Role: Porter Actor: Gray
Role: Mrs Ann Actor: Mrs Horsington.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Fortune Tellers

Performance Comment: As17441030.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Young Rustic Actor: Liviez
Role: Clown Actor: Collins
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Mann
Role: Concluding with a Grand Dance Actor: Muilment.
Related Works
Related Work: The Female Fortune Teller Author(s): Charles Johnson

3619
16 December 1745 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit W. Hallam. Prices 3s., 2s., 1s. [With the usual synoptic account.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Lee; King Henry-Paget; Richmond-Cushing; Tressel-Furnival; Dutchess of York-Mrs Phillips; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Bambridge; Lady Anne-Mrs Hallam.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Lee
Role: King Henry Actor: Paget
Role: Richmond Actor: Cushing
Role: Tressel Actor: Furnival
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Phillips
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Hallam.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber
Related Work: Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The English Princess; or, The Death of Richard III Author(s): John Caryll

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: Damon-Brett; Phillida-Mrs Phillips. See17451228 .
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Brett
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Phillips. See17451228 .
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Song: Brett

Dance: As17451028

3620
26 December 1745 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: The Gentlemen and Ladies that had tickets for Mr W. Hallam's Benefit of Richard III [16 Dec.] and could not come in then, Mr Hallam hopes they will come this night and their Tickets will be admitted[repeated in bills for 27, 28, and 30 Dec.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Prospero-Furnival; Ariel-Mrs Kennedy ; rest omitted; see17451204. rest omitted; see17451204.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Furnival
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Kennedy
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: Flora

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: Brett

Dance: As17451028

3621
02 January 1746 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: By Desire of the Officers of the two Regiments of the Tower Hamlets. Gentlemen and Ladies who had tickets for Mr W. Hallam's Benefit of Richard III and could not come then, Mr Hallam hopes they will come tonight, and their Tickets will be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Plume-Cushing; Brazen-Kennedy; Kite-Paget; Ballance-Furnival; Worthy-Julian; Bullock-Morgan; Recruits-Hallam, Dove; Sylvia-Mrs Phillips; Rose-Miss Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Cushing
Role: Brazen Actor: Kennedy
Role: Kite Actor: Paget
Role: Ballance Actor: Furnival
Role: Worthy Actor: Julian
Role: Bullock Actor: Morgan
Role: Recruits Actor: Hallam, Dove
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Phillips
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: As17451230.
Cast
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Phillips
Role: Hob Actor: L. Hallam.
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: Brett

Dance: As17460101

3622
12 February 1746 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: To the Author of the General Advertiser, Sir: Nothing but the Necessity of my Affairs could urge me to an address of this nature but having met with several unexpected and unavoidable misfortunes I beg leave to inform the Publick, through your means, that in order to extricate myself from my present difficulties, I have, by the indulgence of the Manager, obtain'd a Benefit before my Usual Time, which is to be the Careless Husband and the Devil to Pay on Saturday the 1st of March. As I have now put my Affairs into such a situation, that I think I shall never give the like trouble again, but at the proper time, I hope this notice will not be thought impertinent, or lessen those favours I have so often experienced, and which I am desirous of taking every opportunity to acknowledge, I am, Sir, &c W. Mills.--From dl Playhouse 8 Feb

Performances

3623
04 March 1746 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera [a pasticcio by Gluck, chiefly from Tigrane, Sofonisbe, and Ipermestra; libretto revised by F. Vanneschi from B. Vitturi (Loewenberg, Annals of Opera, p. 104); see also W. B Squire, Musical Quarterly, I (1915).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Artamene

Related Works
Related Work: Artamene Author(s): Francesco VanneschiChristoph GluckB. Vitturi

3624
11 April 1747 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Being the most tragical tragedy that ever was tragedized by a company of tragedians. At the Particular Desire of Several Persons of Quality (General Advertiser). [The following unsigned statement of the financial condition of the theatre on 11 April is in the Harvard Collection of Documents dealing with affairs of Drury Lane, folio MS Thr. 12. This itemizes the outstanding liabilities to the amount of #8,808 14s. including #1,275 of arrears in actors' salaries]: I told Mr- the intended purchaser that the whole would not amount to #12,000. He said if it was more it should rest on me, for that was the utmost shilling he would give. But upon strict enquiry I find it will amount to #12,808 14s. This difference is not altogether owing to an error in calculation, but has been likewise heightened by a falling off of business, nor is it possible to ascertain the debt of a theatre for a day, it is of so fluctuating a nature. Q: whether this loss ought to light upon me, who have endeavored to get a purchaser & increased the value of the Estate to the utmost of my power? Errors excepted. [James Lacy or John Powel are the most likely authors of this statement. Whatever the authority, it is clear that settlement had not yet been made for transfer of ownership. For Powel, see G. W. Stone, Jr., The Authorship of Tit for Tat," Theatre Notebook, X (1955), 22-28.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Performance Comment: As17470324 but Ostrick-Neale; Lucianus-Yates; Rosencraus-Simpson; Guildenstern-Usher; Marcellus-Bransby; Bernardo-Winstone; Franciso-Leigh; Player Queen-Mrs Yates; 2nd Gravedigger-Ray.
Cast
Role: Ostrick Actor: Neale
Role: Lucianus Actor: Yates
Role: Rosencraus Actor: Simpson
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Usher
Role: Marcellus Actor: Bransby
Role: Bernardo Actor: Winstone
Role: Franciso Actor: Leigh
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: 2nd Gravedigger Actor: Ray.
Role: Hamlet Actor: Barry 1st time
Role: King Actor: Bridges
Role: Ghost Actor: Delane
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Taswell
Role: Laertes Actor: Blakes
Role: First Gravedigger Actor: Macklin
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Furnival
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: Chrononhotonthologos

Related Works
Related Work: Chrononhotonthologos Author(s): Henry CareyRichard Charke

Dance: Salomon, Sga Padouana

Related Works
Related Work: Sir Salomon; or, The Cautious Coxcomb Author(s): John Caryll
Related Work: Windsor Castle Author(s): William PearceJohann Salomon

3625
03 June 1748 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: The Thirty-second Day. To begin at 6:30 p.m. [Published this month, A Catalogue of Curiosities, Chiefly Theatrical which are to be sold by Auction. Dedicated to Foote by Peter Skewball. A twenty-two-page pamphlet containing suggestive comments about certain actresses. "Lot 13 Two young Actresses of different complections, who having been two years under the care of a certain physician are warranted sound, very little the worse for use...Lot 33 a Coquet Crying by Mrs C-; Lot 34 A Venus half naked at See Saw by Mrs W-; Lot 35 A Very Stanch actress, somewhat overfed, and of great Virtue (Mrs Pritchard?)." N.B.: This is the greatest curiosity in the Catalogue.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Auction Of Pictures