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3701
13 March 1777 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Receipts: #221 13s. 6d. (200.3.0; 20.17.0; 0.13.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral; Or, Grief A-la-mode

Performance Comment: Lord Hardy-Lacy; Campley-Palmer (Their first appearance in those characters); Lord Brumpton-Hurst; Sable-Moody; Puzzle-Baddeley; Trusty-Packer; Tom-Waldron; Cabinet-Norris; Trim-King; Lady Brumpton-Mrs Hopkins; Lady Harriet-Mrs Baddeley (1st appearance in that character); Mademoiselle-Mrs Booth; Farthingale-Mrs Bradshaw; Tattleaid-Mrs Love; Lady Charlotte-Miss Younge; [Edition of 1777 (W. Strahan et al]) adds: Kate Matchlock-Mr Griffiths.
Cast
Role: Lord Hardy Actor: Lacy
Role: Campley Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Brumpton Actor: Hurst
Role: Sable Actor: Moody
Role: Puzzle Actor: Baddeley
Role: Trusty Actor: Packer
Role: Tom Actor: Waldron
Role: Cabinet Actor: Norris
Role: Trim Actor: King
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Mrs Baddeley
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Farthingale Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Mr Griffiths.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

Performance Comment: As17770308 .
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: London's Great Jubilee Author(s): Matthew Taubman
Related Work: The Jubilee Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): Henry WoodwardJohn A. Fisher
Related Work: The Goldsmiths Jubilee; or, London's Triumph: Containing, A Description of the several Pageants: On which are Represented, Emblematical Figures, Artful Pieces of Architecture, and Rural Dancing: with the Speeches Spoken on each Pageant. Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Dance: As17770215

3702
22 April 1777 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Dunstall. Public Advertiser, 3 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Dunstall, Little Queen-street, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Receipts: #282 10s. 6d. (70.17.6 tickets: 211.13.0) (charge: #64 5s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All In The Wrong

Performance Comment: As17761220, but Sir W. Belmont-Dunstall; Clarissa-Miss Ambrose.
Cast
Role: Belmont Actor: Dunstall
Role: Clarissa Actor: Miss Ambrose.
Role: Sir John Restless Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Young Belmont Actor: Whitefield
Role: Mr Blanford Actor: Fearon
Role: Robert Actor: Booth
Role: Brush Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Beverly Actor: Lewis
Role: Lady Restless Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Tippet Actor: Mrs Whitefield
Role: Marmalet Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Tattle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Related Works
Related Work: All in the Wrong Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Sir John Loverule (with The Early Horn)-Mattocks; Jobson-Dunstall; Lady Loverule-Mrs Pitt; Nell-Mrs Hunt (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Mattocks
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Hunt
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Dance: End: As17761109

3703
24 July 1777 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Henderson's 1st recorded appearance as Falstaff was at Bath, 6 Mar. 1777. "In the frolicksome, gay, and humourous situations of Falstaff Henderson is superior to every man...His soliloquy in describing his ragamuffin regiment, and his enjoying the misuse of the king's press-money are so truly excellent that they are not inferior to any comic representation of the stage" (Davies, I, 252-53).] Afterpiece: Never performed here. The Musick composed by Dr Arnold

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry Iv; With The Humours Of Sir John Falstaff

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Henderson (1st appearance in that character [in London]); Hotspur-Aickin; King-Younger; Westmorland-Egan; Sir W. Blunt-T. Davis; Sir Richard Vernon-Davies; Worcester-Fearon; Poins-R. Palmer; Bardolph-Massey; Peto-Kenny; Gadshill-Besford; Francis-Edwin; Carriers-Jackson, Blissett; Prince of Wales-Palmer; Hostess-Mrs Love; Lady Percy-Mrs Colles.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hotspur Actor: Aickin
Role: King Actor: Younger
Role: Westmorland Actor: Egan
Role: Blunt Actor: T. Davis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Davies
Role: Worcester Actor: Fearon
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Massey
Role: Peto Actor: Kenny
Role: Gadshill Actor: Besford
Role: Francis Actor: Edwin
Role: Carriers Actor: Jackson, Blissett
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Colles.
Related Works
Related Work: The Humours of Sir John Falstaff, Justice Shallow, and Ancient Pistol Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton

Afterpiece Title: The Portrait

Performance Comment: Leander-Bannister; Pantaloon-Edwin; Colombine-Mrs Hitchcock; Isabel-Miss Twist.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Bannister
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Edwin
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Isabel Actor: Miss Twist.
Related Works
Related Work: The Portrait Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel Arnold
Related Work: Le Portrait Author(s): Saint Foix

3704
21 April 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Reinhold. Morning Post, 6 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Reinhold, No. 90, Charlotte-street, Rathbone-Place. Tickets delivered for The Merchant of Venice will be taken. Receipts: #184 18s. (85.16; tickets: 99.2) (charge #69 15s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All In The Wrong

Performance Comment: Sir John Restless-Lee Lewes; Sir W. Belmont-L'Estrange; Young Belmont-Whitfield; Blanford-Fearon; Beverly-Lewis; Lady Restless-Mrs Mattocks; Tattle-Mrs Pitt; Clarissa-Mrs Morton; Belinda-Mrs Bulkley.
Cast
Role: Sir John Restless Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Belmont Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Young Belmont Actor: Whitfield
Role: Blanford Actor: Fearon
Role: Beverly Actor: Lewis
Role: Lady Restless Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Tattle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: All in the Wrong Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: True-Blue

Performance Comment: As17780404.
Cast
Role: 780330but Characters Actor: Mrs Morton, late Miss _Dayes
Role: Characters Actor: Reinhold, Mahon, Baker, Miss Dayes.
Role: Lieutenant Dreadnought Actor: Reinhold
Role: Careful Actor: Mahon
Role: True Actor: Blue-Baker
Role: Blue Actor: Baker
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Dayes.
Role: The Apprentice Actor: Lewis
Role: Wingate Actor: Dunstall
Role: Gargle Actor: Thompson
Role: Simon Actor: Cushing
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Dayes.
Role: 780328but Nancy Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Drugget Actor: Mrs Poussin.
Role: Sir Charles Racket Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovelace Actor: Booth
Role: Woodley Actor: Thompson
Role: Drugget Actor: Quick
Role: Dimity Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Lady Racket Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: Poor Vulcan

Performance Comment: . As17780407, but Mars-Reinhold (1st time).
Cast
Role: Mars Actor: Reinhold
Role: Gauge Actor: Fox.
Role: Crump Actor: Quick
Role: Stud Actor: Mattocks
Role: Pike Actor: Mahon
Role: Wiseman Actor: Robson
Role: Guage Actor: Battishill
Role: Joe Actor: Leoni
Role: Grace Actor: Miss Dayes
Role: Maudlin Actor: Miss Brown
Related Works
Related Work: Poor Vulcan! Author(s): Charles Dibdin

Dance: End II: The Poney Races-Dagueville, Sga Tinte

3705
22 May 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miller, Longley & Colley. Tickets delivered by Robson, Stephenson, Robinson, Varley, Brereton, W. Ansell, Miller (constable), Smallwood, Haliburton, R. Ledger, Baker and Whittington will be received. Receipts: #286 6s. 6d. [151.0.6; 0.14.0; tickets: 134.12.0]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Stoops To Conquer

Performance Comment: As17780516.
Cast
Role: Marlow Actor: Wroughton
Role: Mrs Hardcastle Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miss Neville Actor: Miss Leeson.
Role: Hardcastle Actor: Wilson
Role: Tony Lumpkin Actor: Quick
Role: Hastings Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Charles Marlow Actor: Fearon
Role: Miss Hardcastle Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Related Works
Related Work: She Stoops to Conquer; or, The Mistakes of a Night Author(s): Oliver Goldsmith

Afterpiece Title: The Country Mad-Cap

Performance Comment: Cantileno (with imitations)-Reinhold; Ballad-Mahon; Zorobabel-Quick; Lord Bawble-Robson; The Country Mad@Cap-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Cantileno Actor: Reinhold
Role: Ballad Actor: Mahon
Role: Zorobabel Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Bawble Actor: Robson
Role: The Country Mad@Cap Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Dance: End II: The Arts and Sciences, as17780509; in which an Assault-Master Dagueville, Master Holland; with a Minuet-Master Dagueville, Miss Bullock; Prince of Wales's New Court Minuet-Master Holland, Miss Simonet

3706
22 September 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #170 3s. (135.0; 35.1; 0.2)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry Iv

Performance Comment: Hotspur-Smith; King Henry-Bensley; Worcester-Aickin; Sir Richard Vernon-Farren; Northumberland-Packer; Sir W. Blunt-Fawcett; Prince John-Lamash; Westmoreland-Wrighten; Douglas-Chaplin; Poins-R. Palmer; Carriers-Mofdy, Parsons; Francas-Waldron; Bardolph-Wright; Prince of Wales-Palmer; Falstaff-Henderson; Hostess-Mrs Bradshaw; Lady Piercy-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Blunt Actor: Fawcett
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Mofdy, Parsons
Role: Francas Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17780917.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Webster
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, Lamash
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Gaudry
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Farrell.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: End II: As17780919

Song: As17780917

3707
24 October 1778 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years. [The playbill assigns Posthumus to Reddish, but "On Saturday afternoon, at four o'Clock, Notice was sent of the extreme illness of Reddish; and Lewis (on Application) finding it impossible to attempt the Character of Posthumus at that very short Notice [not having performed it for some Seasons) it was obligingly undertaken by Brereton of Drury-Lane Theatre" (Public Advertiser, 26 Oct.). Mrs Crawford, as Mrs Barry, had 1st acted Imogen at dl, 1 Dec. 1770.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rose And Colin

Performance Comment: As17780918.
Cast
Role: Colin Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Gregory Actor: Reinhold
Role: Higgins Actor: Baker
Role: Goody Fidget Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Brown.
Related Works
Related Work: Rose and Colin Author(s): Charles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: Posthumus-Brereton [of dl]; Cloten-Lee Lewes; Cymbeline-L'Estrange; Pisanio-Hull; Bellarius-Clarke; Guiderius-Wroughton; Arviragus-Whitfield; Caius Lucius-Fearon; Philario-Booth; Iachimo-[W.] Smith (of dl); Queen-Mrs Jackson; Imogen-Mrs Crawford [late Mrs Barry] (1st appearance in that character [at this theatre]).late Mrs Barry] (1st appearance in that character [at this theatre]).
Cast
Role: Posthumus Actor: Brereton
Role: Cloten Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Cymbeline Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Pisanio Actor: Hull
Role: Bellarius Actor: Clarke
Role: Guiderius Actor: Wroughton
Role: Arviragus Actor: Whitfield
Role: Caius Lucius Actor: Fearon
Role: Philario Actor: Booth
Role: Iachimo Actor:
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Crawford
Related Works
Related Work: Cymbeline Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Injured Princess; or, The Fatal Wager Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas D'Urfey

Afterpiece Title: The Dutiful Deception

Performance Comment: Sir Oliver Beaufort-Wilson; Young Beaufort-Whitfield; Harrison-Lee Lewes; Betty-Mrs Morton; Clarissa-Mrs Whitfield.
Cast
Role: Sir Oliver Beaufort Actor: Wilson
Role: Young Beaufort Actor: Whitfield
Role: Harrison Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Dance: End III: As17780921

Song: II: Masquerade Scene, with Singing-Mrs Morton

3708
30 October 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of The Chances, announced on playbill of 29 Oct.] Receipts: #195 9s. (166.0.0; 29.2.6; 0.6.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry Iv

Performance Comment: As17780922, but Sir W. Blunt-Hurst.
Cast
Role: Blunt Actor: Hurst.
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Prince John Actor: Lamash
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Mofdy, Parsons
Role: Francas Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Palmer
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Performance Comment: As17781029.
Cast
Role: Lady Sash Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Role: later called William] Actor: Webster
Role: O'Daub Actor: Moody
Role: Gage Actor: Parsons
Role: Serjeant Actor: Bannister
Role: Mons Bluard Actor: Baddeley
Role: Recruits Actor: Carpenter, Fawcett, Holcroft, Chaplin
Role: Countrymen Actor: Wrighten, Burton, Waldron
Role: later called Sir Harry Bouquet] Actor: Dodd
Role: Commander@in@Chief at the Camp Actor: Farren
Role: Officers of Regiments Actor: R. Palmer, Lamash, Kenny
Role: Lady Plume Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Lady Gorget Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Love, Mrs Bradshaw, Mrs Booth, Miss Kirby
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Walpole.
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce
Related Work: The Camp Author(s): Thomas Linley Sr.
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp

Dance: As17780922

3709
27 November 1779 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Serious Opera [1st time; SER 3, by Pietro Metastasio; a pasticcio]. The Music by various eminent Composers [Anfossi, Myslivecek and Piccinni]. Amongst them several airs by Handel. Under the Direction of Bertoni. With entire new Scenes, Dresses and Decorations, both for the Opera and Dances. Pit 10s. 6d. 1st Gallery 5s. and 2nd Gallery 3s. By Their Majesties' Command no Person can be admitted behind the Scenes. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughtout season]. To prevent inconvenience to the Nobility and Gentry in getting to their carriages, they are most respectfully intreated to give positive orders to their Servants to set down and take up with their Horses Heads towards Pall-mall. The Door in Market Lane for Chairs only. To prevent mistakes, Ladies who have not sent the names of the Subscribers to their Boxes are particularly requested to send them as early as possible to Johnson, at the office of the Theatre, in order to [permit] their Tickets being engraved. Subscriptions are received by Johnson in Union Court, Hay Market

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alessandro Nelle Indie

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Pacchierotti, Trebbi, Manzoletto, Micheli, Sga Pozzi, Mme LeBrun. Cast from libretto (W. Mackintosh, 1779): Poro-Pacchierotti; Alessandro-Trebbi; Gandarte-Manzoletto; Timagene-Micheli; Erissena-Sga Pozzi; Cleofide-Mme LeBrun.
Cast
Role: Poro Actor: Pacchierotti
Role: Alessandro Actor: Trebbi
Role: Gandarte Actor: Manzoletto
Role: Timagene Actor: Micheli
Role: Erissena Actor: Sga Pozzi
Role: Cleofide Actor: Mme LeBrun.
Related Works
Related Work: Alessandro nelle Indie Author(s): Pietro MetastasioF.G. Bertoni

Dance: End I: Indian Ballet (composed by Zuchelli), adapted to the Opera-Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, young Miss Simonet; End II: new Pastoral Ballet (composed by Zuchelli and Slingsby)-Slingsby, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Sga Tantini (1st appearance in England); End Opera: Grand Serious Ballet connected with the Opera (composed by Favre Guiardele, ballet master), in which the celebrated Chaconne of Jomelli's-Slingsby, Sga Tantini, Favre Guiardele (1st appearance in England)

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Related Work: Henry VIII Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: King Henry the Vth; or, The Conquest of France by the English Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: Henry VII; or, The Popish Impostor Author(s): Charles Macklin
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
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Related Work: Henry V Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry The Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
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3710
20 December 1779 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #106 16s. (80.9.0; 25.10.6; 0.16.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry Iv

Performance Comment: Hotspur-Smith; King Henry-Bensley; Prince of Wales-Brereton (1st appearance in that character); Worcester-Aickin; Sir Richard Vernon-Farren; Northumberland-Packer; Sir W. Blunt-Hurst; P. John-Master Benson; Westmoreland-Wrighten; Douglas-Chaplin; Poins-R. Palmer; Carriers-Moody, Parsons; Francis-Waldron; Bardolph-Wright; Falstaff-Palmer (1st appearance in that character); Hostess-Mrs Bradshaw; Lady Piercy-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Brereton
Role: Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Blunt Actor: Hurst
Role: John Actor: Master Benson
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Douglas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Bardolph Actor: Wright
Role: Falstaff Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: As17790923, but Principal Bacchanals-Bannister, Gaudry.
Cast
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Gaudry.
Role: Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: accompanied on the oboe Actor: Parke.
Role: Comus Actor: Webster
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: with song Sweet Echo Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

Dance: End II: The Sportsman Deceiv'd, as17791210

3711
22 January 1780 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Serious Opera, with Grand Chorusses; the Music entirely new by Bertoni

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Quinto Fabio

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Pacchierotti, Trebbi, Manzoletto, Micheli, Rovedino, Sga Pozzi, Mme LeBrun. Cast from libretto (W. Mackintosh, 1780): Quinto Fabio-Pacchierotti; Lucio Papirio-Trebbi; Volunnio-Manzoletto; Marco Fabio-Rovedino; Fausta-Sga Pozzi; Emilia-Mme LeBrun; Micheli. Micheli.
Cast
Role: Quinto Fabio Actor: Pacchierotti
Role: Lucio Papirio Actor: Trebbi
Role: Volunnio Actor: Manzoletto
Role: Marco Fabio Actor: Rovedino
Role: Fausta Actor: Sga Pozzi
Role: Emilia Actor: Mme LeBrun
Related Works
Related Work: Quinto Fabio Author(s): Antonio AndreiF.G. Bertoni

Dance: End I: Pastoral Ballet, as17791127; End II:new Ballet, Demi-caractere, La Bergere Coquete; ou, Le Triomphe de L'Amour-Favre Guiardele, Mme Simonet, Sga Tantini, young Miss Simonet, Slingsby; End Opera: Serious Ballet connected with the Opera,-Favre Guiardele, Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Mlle Baccelli (1st appearance this season); in which a Grand Chaconne-

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Related Work: Le Prince Travestie; ou, L'Illustrie Avanturier; or, Harlequin an Innocent Traytor Author(s): Pierre Marivaux
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Related Work: Scaramouch Pedant Scrupleux; ou, L'Ecolier Author(s): Louis Fuzelier
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Related Work: Arlequin Galerien; ou, Le port de Mer Author(s): Boinden
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Song: III: song-Mme LeBrun; accompanied on the hautboy-LeBrun

3712
08 February 1780 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Opera: With Improvements; the Music by Sacchini

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'amore Soldato

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Trebbi, Rovedino, Micheli, Sga Pozzi, Sga Prudom, Sga Bernasconi. Cast from libretto (W. Mackintosh, 1780): Don Faustino-Trebbi; Don Anselmo-Rovedino; Pasquino-Micheli; Semplicina-Sga Pozzi; Lisandrina-Sga Prudom; Ottavina-Sga Bernasconi.
Cast
Role: Don Faustino Actor: Trebbi
Role: Don Anselmo Actor: Rovedino
Role: Pasquino Actor: Micheli
Role: Semplicina Actor: Sga Pozzi
Role: Lisandrina Actor: Sga Prudom
Role: Ottavina Actor: Sga Bernasconi.
Related Works
Related Work: L'Amore Soldato Author(s): Antonio AndreiAntonio Sacchini

Dance: End I: Il Desertore, as17791214; End II: Masquerade Dance, as17791221; Minuet, as17791221; End Opera: Grand Serious Ballet, as17791127, but _Slingsby, Mlle Baccelli

3713
02 October 1780 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #91 8s. (72.15.0; 18.5.6; 0.7.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Election

Performance Comment: As17800916.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Vernon
Role: Trusty Actor: Gaudry
Role: John Actor: Bannister
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Election Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews
Related Work: The Humours of an Election Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: The Election of Managers Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The First Part of King Henry IV

Performance Comment: Hotspur-Farren (1st appearance in that character); King Henry-Bensley; Prince of Wales-Brereton; Worcester-Aickin; Sir Richard Vernon-Williams; Northumberland-Packer; Sir W. Blunt-Fawcett; P. John-Master Benson; Westmoreland-Wrighten; Poins-R. Palmer; Francis-Waldron; Carriers-Moody, Parsons; Falstaff-Palmer; Hostess-Mrs Love; Lady Piercy-Mrs Cuyler.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Farren
Role: King Henry Actor: Bensley
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Brereton
Role: Worcester Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Williams
Role: Northumberland Actor: Packer
Role: Blunt Actor: Fawcett
Role: John Actor: Master Benson
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Wrighten
Role: Poins Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Francis Actor: Waldron
Role: Carriers Actor: Moody, Parsons
Role: Falstaff Actor: Palmer
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Mrs Cuyler.

Afterpiece Title: Fortunatus

Performance Comment: As17800919.
Cast
Role: Colonel Feignwell Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Baddeley
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Moody
Role: Freeman Actor: Farren
Role: Sackbut Actor: Wrighten
Role: Tradelove Actor: Fawcett
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Waldron
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Masked Lady Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett
Role: The other Characters Actor: Chaplin, Fawcett, Spencer, Burton, Norris, Wrighten, Philimore, Williams, Holcroft, Miss Kirby, Mrs Pulley
Role: in Storming scene] Actor: Vernon, Gaudry.
Related Works
Related Work: Fortunatus Author(s): Henry Woodward

Dance: End II 2nd piece: a Comic Dance-Henry, Miss Armstrong

3714
19 December 1780 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A Comic Opera; the Music by Traetta, and conducted by Bianchi. [And see 20 May 1777.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Le Serve Rivali

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Trebbi, Gherardi, Micheli, Sga Prudom, Mrs Barthelemon, Sga Sestini. Cast from libretto (W. Mackintosh, 1780): Giannino-Trebbi; Letanzio-Gherardi; Don Grillo-Micheli; Palmetta-Sga Prudom; Carlina-Mrs Barthelemon; Giacinta-Sga Sestini.
Cast
Role: Giannino Actor: Trebbi
Role: Letanzio Actor: Gherardi
Role: Don Grillo Actor: Micheli
Role: Palmetta Actor: Sga Prudom
Role: Carlina Actor: Mrs Barthelemon
Role: Giacinta Actor: Sga Sestini.

Dance: End I: The Fortunate Escape, as17801216; End II: Grand Serious Ballet, as17801216; Grand Chaconne, as17801216; End Opera: Les Amans Surpris, as17801216, but Mme Simonet

Cast
Role: Les Amans Surpris Actor: Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Mlle Baccelli, Vestris? Jun.

3715
26 May 1781 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Brereton, Longley, Colley & Robson, pit door-keeper. Tickets delivered by Stephenson, Robinson, Varley, W. Ansell, Smallwood, Shuter, Pilbrow will be taken. Receipts: #226 17s. 6d. (25.15.6; 3.4.0; tickets: 197.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17810110.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Airy Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Whisper Actor: Cushing
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabinda Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: St

Performance Comment: Patrick's Day. As17801227.
Cast
Role: Doctor Rosy Actor: Wewitzer.
Role: Lieutenant O'Conner Actor: Egan
Role: Justice Credulous Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Serjeant Trounce Actor: Booth
Role: Black@Smith Actor: Fearon
Role: Corporal Flint Actor: Webb
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lauretta Actor: Mrs Morton.
Related Works
Related Work: St Helena; or, The Isle of Love Author(s): Edward Thompson
Related Work: A Song for St Cecilia's Day Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Fair of St. Germain Author(s): John OzellCharles Rivière DufresnyJean François RegnardÉvariste Gherardi
Related Work: Les Bains de la Porte St. Bernard, ou, Arlequin Poisson Author(s): Boisfran
Related Work: The Island of St. Marguerite Author(s): John St. JohnThomas Shaw Jr.
Related Work: Tarugo's Wiles; or, The Coffee House Author(s): Sir Thomas St. Serfe
Related Work: St. Cecily; or, The Converted Twins Author(s): E.M.
Related Work: Love in a Wood; or, St. James's Park Author(s): William Wycherley
Related Work: An Adventure in St. James's Park Author(s): William Wycherley
Related Work: The Union of the Three Sister Arts Author(s): J.C. Pepusch
Related Work: St. Patrick's Day; or, The Scheming Lieutenant Author(s): Richard B. Sheridan
Related Work: The Students; or, The Humours of St. Andrews Author(s): James Stewart
Related Work: The Shamrock; or, The Anniversary of St. Patrick Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Britain's Brave Tars!!; or, All for St. Paul's Author(s): John O'KeeffeThomas Attwood
Related Work: Cape St. Vincent; or, British Valour Triumphant Author(s): James Cobb
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3716
19 October 1781 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 6 years [not acted since 28 Apr. 1773]. With new Scenes [by French and Carver (text)] and Dresses. [In the Vocal Parts the playbill lists Sga Prudom, but "at the end of the second act, Smith came forward and apologized for the absence of Signora Prudom, and begged that Mrs Wrighten might be permitted to take her part . . . Mrs Wrighten was received with applause" (London Chronicle, 20 Oct.). Sga Romanzini was from the Royal Circus.] Receipts: #123 8s. 6d. (92/15/0; 29/11/0; 1/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Arthur; Or, The British Worthy

Performance Comment: King Arthur-Smith; Oswald-Brereton; Merlin-Aickin; Osmond-Farren; Conon-Packer; Albanact-Wrighten; Aurelius-R. Palmer; Guillamar-Griffiths; Grimbald-Bannister; Philidel-Miss Field; Cupid-Sga Romanzini (1st appearance on this stage); Emmeline-Miss Farren. [Edition of 1781 (W. Strahan [et al]) adds: Ã?olus-Danby; Matilda-Miss Barnes; and specifies Honour-Vernon [but he had withdrawn from the stage (see17811009); the part was probably acted by Du-Bellamy]; Venus-Miss Phillips; Airy Spirits-Miss Collett, Miss Wright.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: King Arthur Actor: Smith
Role: Oswald Actor: Brereton
Role: Merlin Actor: Aickin
Role: Osmond Actor: Farren
Role: Conon Actor: Packer
Role: Albanact Actor: Wrighten
Role: Aurelius Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Guillamar Actor: Griffiths
Role: Grimbald Actor: Bannister
Role: Philidel Actor: Miss Field
Role: Cupid Actor: Sga Romanzini
Role: Emmeline Actor: Miss Farren.
Role: olus Actor: Danby
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: and specifies Honour Actor: Vernon
Role: the part was probably acted by Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Phillips
Role: Airy Spirits Actor: Miss Collett, Miss Wright.
Related Works
Related Work: King Arthur; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Bonduca; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontGeorge Powell
Related Work: King Arthur Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Arthur and Emmeline Author(s): Henry PurcellDavid GarrickThomas ArneJohn Philip KembleThomas Linley Sr.

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17810915.
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Lamash
Role: Sandford Actor: Aickin
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brereton
Related Works
Related Work: The Dupe Author(s): Frances Sheridan
Related Work: The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man his Hobby Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Who's the Dupe? Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Dance: In mainpiece by Zuchelli, Henry, Miss Armstrong, Miss M. Stageldoir. [This was the same, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances, but beginning with 11 Dec. Henry is omitted.]

Performance Comment: Stageldoir. [This was the same, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances, but beginning with 11 Dec. Henry is omitted.] hathi.
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Related Work: Henry VIII Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: King Henry the Vth; or, The Conquest of France by the English Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: Henry VII; or, The Popish Impostor Author(s): Charles Macklin
Related Work: Miss Lucy in Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Crowne
Related Work: 1 Henry IV Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History of Henry the Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry V Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry The Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
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: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: Henry the Second; or, The Fall of Rosamond Author(s): William HawkinsThomas Hull
Related Work: The Country Madcap in London Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Arne
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare

Song: In mainpiece the Vocal Parts by Du-Bellamy, Williams, Fawcett, Chaplin, Phillimore, &c.; Miss Phillips, Miss Collett, Miss Wright, Miss Stageldoir, Mrs Wrighten

Performance Comment: ; Miss Phillips, Miss Collett, Miss Wright, Miss Stageldoir, Mrs Wrighten .
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Related Work: William and Nanny Author(s): Richard Josceline GoodenoughCarl Baumgarten
Related Work: Obi; or, Three-Finger'd Jack Author(s): John Fawcett
Related Work: Neptune's Address to His Most Sacred Majesty Charles the Seond: King of England, Scotland, rance and Ireland &c. Congratulating His Happy Coronation Celebrated the 22th Day of Aprill, 1661 Author(s): John Tatham
Related Work: Ignoramus; or, The Academical Lawyer Author(s): Ferdinando ParkhurstGeorge Ruggle
Related Work: Ignoramus. Comoedia coram Regia Maiestate Iacobi Regis Angliæ, &c Author(s): George Ruggle
Related Work: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office Author(s): C. RichardsWilliam Bates
Related Work: The Test of Love Author(s): C RobinsonJohn Edwin, the younger
Related Work: National Prejudice Author(s): C. Simmons
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3717
17 May 1782 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Booth, Egan, Stevens & Branson. Afterpiece: Never performed here. Receipts: #259 3s. (72/13; tickets: 186/10) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

Performance Comment: As17820423.
Cast
Role: Woodville Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Glenmore Actor: Aickin
Role: CG Grey Actor: Hull
Role: Vane Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Governor Harcourt Actor: Fearon
Role: Captain Harcourt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jacob Actor: Edwin
Role: Cecilia Actor: Miss Satchell
Role: Miss Mortimer Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Warner Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Bridget Actor: Mrs Wilson
Related Works
Related Work: The Chapter of Accidents Author(s): Sophia Lee

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: Diggery-Edwin; Charles Stanley-Whitfield; Harry Stukeley-Davies; Sir Gilbert Pumpkin-Booth; Cymon-Stevens; Wat-Painter; Waiter-J. Wilson; Hostler-Bates; Kitty Sprightly-Mrs Wilson; Miss Bridget Pumpkin-Mrs Webb .
Cast
Role: Diggery Actor: Edwin
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Whitfield
Role: Harry Stukeley Actor: Davies
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Booth
Role: Cymon Actor: Stevens
Role: Wat Actor: Painter
Role: Waiter Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Hostler Actor: Bates
Role: Kitty Sprightly Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Webb
Related Works
Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman

Dance: End of mainpiece a new pantomimical Dance, Anticipation; or, Harlequin's Visit to Greenwich on Whit-Monday, in which will be introduced two favorite Scenes from Harlequin Skeleton. The Pantomime Parts by W. Bates, Baker, Jones, Stevens; Miss Matthews; the Dance by Aldridge, Langrish, Miss Matthews, Miss Besford

Performance Comment: The Pantomime Parts by W. Bates, Baker, Jones, Stevens; Miss Matthews; the Dance by Aldridge, Langrish, Miss Matthews, Miss Besford .

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece, as17820423; End of Dance Rule Britannia by Darley

Performance Comment: hathi.

3718
13 August 1782 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Wilson. 1st piece [1st time; prel I (?)]: A Tragical Tragedy, altered [probably by Richard Wilson] from Fielding's Pasquin. In the Tragedy will be introduced the Triumphal Entry of the Queen of Ignorance. 2nd piece: In 3 acts. [This play is by Thomas Baker; it is not TUNBRIDGE Wells; or, A Day's Courtship, by Thomas Rawlins, the younger.] 3rd piece [1st time; M. INT I, author unknown. Words printed complete in Public Advertiser 19 Aug. 1782]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Life And Death Of Common Sense

Performance Comment: Priest-Wilson; Law-Massey; Physick-Staunton; Ghost of Tragedy-Pierce; Ghost of Comedy-Barrett; Whispering Ghost-Painter; Officer-Ledger; Harlequin-Stevens; Attendant-Kenny; Queen of Common Sense-Mrs Lefevre; Maids of Honour-Miss Morris, Mrs [W.] Palmer; Queen of Ignorance-Mr Wewitzer. Characters in the Introduction: Fustian-Bannister Jun.; Trapwit-R. Palmer; Sneer-Swords; Prompter-Kenny; Player-Davis; Prologue to the Tragedy-Staunton; Dancer-Miss Francis .
Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Wilson
Role: Law Actor: Massey
Role: Physick Actor: Staunton
Role: Ghost of Tragedy Actor: Pierce
Role: Ghost of Comedy Actor: Barrett
Role: Whispering Ghost Actor: Painter
Role: Officer Actor: Ledger
Role: Harlequin Actor: Stevens
Role: Attendant Actor: Kenny
Role: Queen of Common Sense Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Maids of Honour Actor: Miss Morris, Mrs
Role: Queen of Ignorance Actor: Mr Wewitzer. Characters in the Introduction: Fustian-Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Trapwit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sneer Actor: Swords
Role: Prompter Actor: Kenny
Role: Player Actor: Davis
Role: Prologue to the Tragedy Actor: Staunton
Role: Dancer Actor: Miss Francis
Related Works
Related Work: The Life and Death of Common Sense Author(s): Henry FieldingRichard Wilson
Related Work: Pasquin: A Satire on the Times Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: Tunbridge Wells [recte Walks]; or, The Yeoman of Kent

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Parsons, R. Palmer, Wood, Wilson; Mrs Inchbald, Mrs Poussin, Mrs Love, Mrs Lefevre, Mrs Lloyd. [Partial cast suggested by Genest, VI, 232: Reynard-Palmer; Woodcock-Parsons; Maiden-R. Palmer; Loveworth-Wood; Squib-Wilson; Belinda-Mrs Inchbald; Hillaria-Mrs Lloyd.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Reynard Actor: Palmer
Role: Woodcock Actor: Parsons
Role: Maiden Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Loveworth Actor: Wood
Role: Squib Actor: Wilson
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Lloyd.
Related Works
Related Work: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent Author(s): Thomas Baker

Afterpiece Title: The Tobacco Box; or, The Soldier's Pledge of Love

Performance Comment: Soldier-Brett; Kate-Miss Morris .
Cast
Role: Soldier Actor: Brett
Role: Kate Actor: Miss Morris

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: Cadwallader-Bannister; Young Cape-Staunton; Sprightly-R. Palmer; Vamp-Baddeley; Governor Cape-Usher; Robin-Webb; Devil-Stevens; Poet-Bannister Jun.; Arabella-Mrs Cuyler; Mrs Cadwallader-Mrs Gardner (1st appearance on any stage these 5 years) .
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: Staunton
Role: Sprightly Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Webb
Role: Devil Actor: Stevens
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Gardner
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Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Author Author(s): Samuel Foote

3719
10 October 1783 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #197 7s. (195/11; 1/16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lionel And Clarissa

Performance Comment: As17831002, but Diana-Mrs Martyr .
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lionel Actor: Johnstone
Role: Oldboy Actor: Wilson
Role: Sir John Flowerdale Actor: Hull
Role: Jenkins Actor: Bannister
Role: Harman Actor: Davies
Role: Jessamy Actor: Sga Sestini
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Chalmers
Role: Lady Mary Oldboy Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Clarissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Lionel and Clarissa; or, The School for Fathers Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Knights

Performance Comment: As17831009.
Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Maxwell Actor: Thompson
Role: Invoice Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Knights Author(s): Mon. Bithmere

Afterpiece Title: Cross Purposes

Performance Comment: Cast not listed. [Cast from edition of 1783 (T. and W. Lowndes [et al]): Grub-Wilson; Chapeau-Bonnor; G. Bevil-Whitfield; Consol-Jones; Robin-Stevens; H. Bevil-Booth; F. Bevil-Thompson; Emily-Mrs Lewis; Mrs Grub-Mrs Webb; House-maid-Mrs Poussin.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Grub Actor: Wilson
Role: Chapeau Actor: Bonnor
Role: Bevil Actor: Whitfield
Role: Consol Actor: Jones
Role: Robin Actor: Stevens
Role: Bevil Actor: Booth
Role: Bevil Actor: Thompson
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Mrs Grub Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: House Actor: maid-Mrs Poussin.
Role: maid Actor: Mrs Poussin.
Related Works
Related Work: Cross Purposes Author(s): William O'Brien

3720
09 January 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: In Act II of mainpice a Masquerade Scene incident to the Play. Receipts: #149 14s. (146/16; 2/18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Comment: Benedick-Henderson; Leonato-Hull; Don Pedro-Davies; Claudio-Whitfield; Balthazar (with a song)-Mattocks; Don John-Booth; Anthonio-Thompson; Borachio-J. Bates [Puilic Advertiser: W. Bates]; Conrade-Mahon; Friar-Fearon; Verges-Wewitzer; Dogberry-Quick; Town Clerk-Edwin; Hero-Mrs Kemble; Margaret-Mrs Davenett; Ursula-Mrs Poussin; Beatrice-Miss Younge .
Cast
Role: Benedick Actor: Henderson
Role: Leonato Actor: Hull
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Davies
Role: Claudio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Balthazar Actor: Mattocks
Role: Don John Actor: Booth
Role: Anthonio Actor: Thompson
Role: Borachio Actor: J. Bates
Role: Conrade Actor: Mahon
Role: Friar Actor: Fearon
Role: Verges Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Dogberry Actor: Quick
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Edwin
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: Much Ado About Nothing Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Much Ado about Nothing Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
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Related Work: The Universal Passion Author(s): William ShakespeareMolièreJames Miller

Afterpiece Title: Friar Bacon

Performance Comment: As17831223 .
Cast
Role: : Friar Bacon Actor: Reinhold
Role: Friar Bungay Actor: Bannister
Role: Harlequin Actor: Chalmers
Role: Boy in Brobdignag Actor: Edwin
Role: Girl in Brobdignag Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Chalmers. Other parts from Larpent MS and from Morning Chronicle, 24 Dec.: Head, Councillors in Lilliput, Cryer, Lord Mayor, Alderman, Clerk, Lawyer, Judge, Sailor, Country Squire, Watchman, Clown, Father
Related Works
Related Work: Friar Bacon; or, Harlequin's Adventures in Lilliput, Brobdignag, &c Author(s): John O'KeeffeCharles BonnorWilliam Shield
Related Work: Friar Bacon and Friar Bungay Author(s): Robert Greene

3721
14 February 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Miles Peter Andrews. Prologue and Epilogue by Edward Topham (see text)]: With new Scenery and Dresses. Public Advertiser, 26 Feb. 1784: This Day at Noon will be published The Reparation (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #161 1s. (148/16/0; 11/19/6; 0/5/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Reparation

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Dodd, Brereton, Moody, Baddeley, Farren, Bannister Jun., Packer, [Lee] Lewes; Miss Pope, Mrs Hopkins, Mrs Wells, Mrs Brereton, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (T. and W. Lowndes, 1784): Sir Gregory Glovetop-Parsons; Lord Hectic-Dodd; Loveless-Brereton; Captain Swagger-Moody; Pickaxe-Baddeley; Belcour-Farren; Janus-Bannister Jun.; Captain Hardy-Packer; Colonel Quorum-Lee Lewes; Lady Betty Wormwood-Miss Pope; Miss Penelope Zodiac-Mrs Hopkins; Anna-Mrs Wells; Harriet-Mrs Brereton; Louisa-Miss Farren.] Prologue spoken by [Lee] Lewes. Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren . Prologue spoken by [Lee] Lewes. Epilogue spoken by Miss Farren .
Cast
Role: : Sir Gregory Glovetop Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Hectic Actor: Dodd
Role: Loveless Actor: Brereton
Role: Captain Swagger Actor: Moody
Role: Pickaxe Actor: Baddeley
Role: Belcour Actor: Farren
Role: Janus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Captain Hardy Actor: Packer
Role: Colonel Quorum Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Lady Betty Wormwood Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Penelope Zodiac Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Reparation Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Performance Comment: As17831104 .
Cast
Role: Squire Actor: Barrymore
Role: Thomas Actor: Williames
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sally Actor: Miss George

Dance: Afterpiece to conclude as17831104

Performance Comment: hathi.

3722
23 March 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Henderson. Public Advertiser, 16 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Henderson at his house in Buckingham-street, York Buildings. Receipts: #292 2s. 6d. (166/10/6; tickets: 125/12/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17831230, but Fenton-Chalmers .
Cast
Role: Fenton Actor: Chalmers
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mr Ford Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Caius Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mr Page Actor: Hull
Role: Host of the Garter Actor: Booth
Role: Pistol Actor: Thompson
Role: Bardolph Actor: Bates
Role: Slender Actor: Quick
Role: Justice Shallow Actor: Wilson
Role: Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Anne Page Actor: Mrs Chalmers
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Mattocks
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: The Rival Knights

Performance Comment: As17831009 .
Cast
Role: The Devil Actor: Bannister
Role: Maxwell Actor: Thompson
Role: Invoice Actor: Davies
Role: Dr Last Actor: Edwin
Role: Mrs Margaret Maxwell Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Morton
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Knights Author(s): Mon. Bithmere

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Henderson (1st appearance in that character); Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Chalmers, Helme; Bacchanals-Reinhold, Davies, Brett; Sabrina and Pastoral Nymph-Miss Field (of DL); The Lady (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by W. Parke)-Mrs Bannister; Principal Bacchant and Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr .
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Henderson
Role: Spirit Actor: Thompson
Role: Brothers Actor: Chalmers, Helme
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Reinhold, Davies, Brett
Role: Sabrina and Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Field
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Principal Bacchant and Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

3723
29 May 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Brereton, Beeston, Longley & Colley. Tickets delivered by Robson, Stephenson, Robinson, Varley, Small wood, Partridge, Shirley, Shuter, Pilbrow, Turtle, W. Ansell, Hall will be admitted this Evening. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted. [This was Whitsun Eve, on which night the theatre was customarily closed.] Receipts: #242 17s. (29/17/6; 3/9/6; tickets: 209/10/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Wroughton; Charles-Whitfield; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Whisper-Stevens; Scentwell-Mrs Poussin; Isabinda-Mrs Lewis; Patch-Mrs Pitt; Miranda-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Whisper Actor: Stevens
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: RosiNA

Performance Comment: As17840327but Belville-Johnstone .
Cast
Role: 840327but Belville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Irishman Actor: Bates
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Belville Actor: Brett
Role: Rustic Actor: Davies
Role: William Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Bannister
Related Works
Related Work: Rosina Author(s): Frances Brooke

3724
16 November 1784 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3]: Written by [John] O'Keeffe. The Music by Shield. With a new French Medley Overture, new Dresses, &c. The Words of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [Mrs T. Kennedy was from the Newcastle theatre.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fontainbleau; Or, Our Way In France

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Davies, Wewitzer, Egan, Johnstone; Mrs Kennedy, Miss Wheeler, Mrs Martyr, Mrs T. Kennedy [on playbill of ij Nov.: 1st appearance on this stage], Mrs Webb, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (Dublin: W. Wilson, 1785), and Gazetteer, 17 Nov.: Lackland-Lewis; Lapoche-Quick; Sir Shenkin ap Griffin-Edwin; Sir John Bull-Wilson; Lord Winlove-Davies; Colonel Epaulette-Wewitzer; Drunken Butler-Egan; Robin-Darley; Henry-Johnstone; French Inn-keeper-Gaudry; Jockey-Kennedy; Postboy-Jones; Waiters-Helme, Thompson; Mrs Casey-Mrs Kennedy; Celia-Miss Wheeler; Nanette-Mrs Martyr; Miss Bull-Mrs T. Kennedy; Lady Bull-Mrs Webb; Rosa-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Lackland Actor: Lewis
Role: Lapoche Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Shenkin ap Griffin Actor: Edwin
Role: Sir John Bull Actor: Wilson
Role: Lord Winlove Actor: Davies
Role: Colonel Epaulette Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Drunken Butler Actor: Egan
Role: Robin Actor: Darley
Role: Henry Actor: Johnstone
Role: French Inn Actor: keeper-Gaudry
Role: keeper Actor: Gaudry
Role: Jockey Actor: Kennedy
Role: Postboy Actor: Jones
Role: Waiters Actor: Helme, Thompson
Role: Mrs Casey Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Celia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Nanette Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Miss Bull Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Role: Lady Bull Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: Fontainbleau; or, Our Way in France Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: Young Philpot-Bonnor; Young Wilding-Davies; Beaufort-Cubitt; Sir Jasper Wilding-Thompson; Quildrive-Kennedy; Dapper-Jones; Old Philpot-Quick; Corinna-Miss Stuart; Maria-Mrs T. Kennedy .
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bonnor
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Davies
Role: Beaufort Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Thompson
Role: Quildrive Actor: Kennedy
Role: Dapper Actor: Jones
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Quick
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally

Dance: End of mainpiece The Belle of the Village, as17840917

Performance Comment: hathi.

3725
07 March 1785 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Younge. Mainpiece: Never performed there. [Miss Orme, who made her 1st appearance on 5 Feb., is identified in Morning Chronicle, 9 Mar.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Matilda

Performance Comment: Morcar-Holman; Seyward-Farren; Harold-Thompson; Officer-Helme; Edwin-Pope; Bertha-Mrs Inchbald; Matilda-Miss Younge .
Cast
Role: Morcar Actor: Holman
Role: Seyward Actor: Farren
Role: Harold Actor: Thompson
Role: Officer Actor: Helme
Role: Edwin Actor: Pope
Role: Bertha Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Matilda Actor: Miss Younge
Related Works
Related Work: Matilda Author(s): Thomas Francklin

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Henderson; Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Kennedy, Helme; Bacchanals-Brett, Darley, Davies; Sabrina and Pastoral Nymph-A Young Lady (2nd appearance [Miss Orme]); The Lady (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the hautboy by W. Parke)-Mrs Bannister; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Morton; Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr .
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Henderson
Role: Spirit Actor: Thompson
Role: Brothers Actor: Kennedy, Helme
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Brett, Darley, Davies
Role: Sabrina and Pastoral Nymph Actor: A Young Lady
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton
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