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3776
12 December 1795 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Heroic Opera [1st performed at Fontainbleau, 1773], in 3 acts, with Chorusses under the direction of Kelly. The Subscribers and the Public are respectfully entreated to observe that, at the pressing desire of the Subscribers, this Theatre will now be opened, without waiting for the arrival of the Performers expected from abroad; consequently the Entertainments cannot be expected to be so complete as otherwise they would have been if the opening had been delayed until the arrival of all the Company. Pit 10s. 6d. Gallery 5s. The Upper Boxes to be taken by the season or by the night. The Doors to be opened at 6:30. To begin exactly at 7:30 [see 7 June 1796]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Bella Arsene

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Roselli, Rovedino, Morelli, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1795): Alcindoro-Roselli; Arturo-Rovedino; Carbonaro-Morelli; Arsene-Mme Banti; Eugenia-Sga Pastorelli; Alina-Sga Colombati.
Cast
Role: Alcindoro Actor: Roselli
Role: Arturo Actor: Rovedino
Role: Carbonaro Actor: Morelli
Role: Arsene Actor: Mme Banti
Role: Eugenia Actor: Sga Pastorelli
Role: Alina Actor: Sga Colombati.
Related Works
Related Work: La Bella Arsene Author(s): Pierre Monsigny

Dance: WithDances by Onorati-

3777
19 January 1796 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Opera: With Chorusses under the Direction of Kelly. The Company resorting to the Gallery of this Theatre are respectfully informed that, in future, on Opera Nights, a Coffee-Room, immediately under, will be open for the purpose of accomodating them with refreshment

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alceste

Performance Comment: [Cast adjusted from libretto (W. Glindon 1795]): Admeto-Kelly; Evandro-Roselli; Gran Sacerdote-Braghetti; Nume-Rovedino; Alceste-Mme Banti; Ismene-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Admeto Actor: Kelly
Role: Evandro Actor: Roselli
Role: Gran Sacerdote Actor: Braghetti
Role: Nume Actor: Rovedino
Role: Alceste Actor: Mme Banti
Role: Ismene Actor: Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: Alceste Author(s): P.A. RolliPietro Metastasio
Related Work: Alceste; or, Il Trionfo dell' Amor Conjugale Author(s): Christoph GluckRaniero de Calzabigi

Dance: End Opera: Paul et Virginie, as17960116

3778
01 February 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. [Mainpiece in place of The Grecian Daughter, advertised on playbill of 29 Jan.] "In the pantomime Miss? Leak supplied the place of Welsh" (Oracle, 2 Feb.). Receipts: #692 1s. (691.12.6; 0.8.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fugitive

Performance Comment: Lord Dartford-Dodd; Sir W. Wingrove-Bensley; Mr Wingrove-Wroughton; Old Manly-Suett; Young Manly-Palmer; Admiral Cleveland-King; Mr Welford-Barrymore; Jenkins-Maddocks; Larron-Wewitzer; O'Donnel-Phillimore; William-Benson; Mrs Manly-Mrs Maddocks; Miss Herbert-Miss Farren; Miss Julia Wingrove-Mrs Jordan; Miss Manly-Mrs Kemble; Mrs Larron-Miss Pope; Mrs Rachael Cleveland-Mrs Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Lord Dartford Actor: Dodd
Role: Wingrove Actor: Bensley
Role: Mr Wingrove Actor: Wroughton
Role: Old Manly Actor: Suett
Role: Young Manly Actor: Palmer
Role: Admiral Cleveland Actor: King
Role: Mr Welford Actor: Barrymore
Role: Jenkins Actor: Maddocks
Role: Larron Actor: Wewitzer
Role: O'Donnel Actor: Phillimore
Role: William Actor: Benson
Role: Mrs Manly Actor: Mrs Maddocks
Role: Miss Herbert Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Miss Julia Wingrove Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Miss Manly Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Larron Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Mrs Rachael Cleveland Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fugitive Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

Performance Comment: As17960122, but Master_ Welsh.
Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: _Wathen, _Russell, _Benson
Role: Chorus of Knights and Ladies Actor: Sedgwick, Dignum, Trueman, Danby, Cooke, Welsh, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Granger, Miss Jackson, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Wentworth
Role: Ormandine Actor: Caulfield
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Ormandine's Servant Actor: Boimaison
Role: Ariel Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Sailor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Crop Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countrymen Actor: Maddocks, Jones
Role: Constable Actor: Webb
Role: Prigg Actor: Fisher
Role: Gipsies Actor: Evans, Garman, Mrs Butler, Mrs Jones, Mrs Mills, Mrs Brigg
Role: Furies Actor: Roffey, Wells, Master Gregson
Role: Gardener Actor: Whitmell
Role: Waiter Actor: Butler
Role: Cheesemonger Actor: Nicolini
Role: Postboy Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Minerva Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Spirit Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Maddocks, Mrs Heard
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Brooker
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Chatterley
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Captive; or, The Magick Fire Author(s): William Linley

3779
02 February 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: 2nd piece [1st time; MF 2, by Prince Hoare]: The Music principally composed by Shield [and selected from Paisiello]. The Overture by W. Parke. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. 3rd piece: Representation of the Indian Manner, &c., as 26 Oct. 1795. Account-Book, 22 Feb.: Paid Hoare in full for Lock & Key #210. Receipts: #197 10s. (195.6; 2.4)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Days Of Yore

Performance Comment: As17960114 Prologue as17960113 .
Cast
Role: Magnet Actor: Incledon
Role: Ferret Actor: Fawcett
Role: Tropic Actor: Bowden
Role: Pendant Actor: Toms
Role: Major Drummond Actor: Townsend
Role: Wat Actor: Macready
Role: Mrs Ferret Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Related Works
Related Work: The Days of Yore Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Knight, Linton, Street, Gray, Mrs Serres, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Norton, Miss Kirton, Mrs Martyr. Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1796), and playbill of 16 Sept. 1796: Cheerly-Incledon; Brummagem-Munden; Ralph-Fawcett; Capt. Vain-Knight; Servants and Sailors-Linton, Street, Gray; Laura-Mrs Serres; Selina-Mrs Castelle [in text: Mrs Platt]; Dolly-Mrs Norton; Fanny-Mrs Martyr; unassigned-Miss Kirton.
Cast
Role: Cheerly Actor: Incledon
Role: Brummagem Actor: Munden
Role: Ralph Actor: Fawcett
Role: Vain Actor: Knight
Role: Servants and Sailors Actor: Linton, Street, Gray
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Serres
Role: Selina Actor: Mrs Castelle
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Norton
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: unassigned Actor: Miss Kirton.
Related Works
Related Work: Lock and Key Author(s): Prince HoareWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Shipwreck

Performance Comment: As17951026.
Cast
Role: Jack Haulyard Actor: Townsend
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Smyth
Role: Officers Actor: Williamson, Rees, Abbot, Wilde, Rayner, King
Role: Principal Warriors Actor: Simpson, Price.
Role: Herman Actor: Holman
Role: Ratibor Actor: Pope
Role: Holstein Actor: Harley
Role: Ulric Actor: Middleton
Role: Principal Judge of the Tribunal Actor: Hull
Role: Duke of Wirtemberg Actor: Macready
Role: Badendorff Actor: Powel
Role: Rudolph Actor: Claremont
Role: Minister of Vengeance Actor: Thompson
Role: Ellen Holstein Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Ida Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Briton Actor: Byrn
Role: Boatswain Actor: Farley
Role: Midshipman Actor: Jackson
Role: Cabin Boy Actor: Simmons
Role: Captain's Lady Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: Sanguinaire Actor: Cranfield
Role: Monsieur L'Ingrate Actor: Holland
Role: Indian Characters Indian Chief Actor: Follett
Role: Female Savage Actor: Mr Goosetree.
Related Works
Related Work: The Shipwreck Author(s): George LilloHenry Mackenzie
Related Work: The Shipwreck; or, French Ingratitude Author(s): James Byrne

Dance: As17951031

3780
12 February 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Ode: Written in Honour of St. Cecilia, by Dryden, and set to Music by Handel. Among the Instrumental Performers are G. Ashley, leader of the band, Mara, Sarjant, C. Ashley, Boyce, Bridgetower, Harvey, Parkinson, Taylor, Nix, two Flacks, Dresler, Gwilliam, Shutze, Price, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Archer, Cobham, two Munros, Wood, Cornish, Purney, Leffler, Woodham, Cantelo, Skillern, Franki, Simpson, Jenkinson, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. Double Drums (used at Westminster Abbey)-R. Ashley. The Chorusses will be numerous and complete. The Whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Office in Hart-street. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance (with the Imprimatur of H. Macleish) to be had at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander's Feast Or, the Power Of Music; Grand Selection 0

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-already engagedMiss Parke, Master Elliot, Miss Leak, Kelly, Nield, Sale, Bartleman.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Performers Actor: already engagedMiss Parke, Master Elliot, Miss Leak, Kelly, Nield, Sale, Bartleman.
Related Works
Related Work: Alexander's Feast; or, The Power of Musique Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Alexander's Feast Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: Alexander's Feast 3

Performance Comment: [i.e. the ode being in 2 parts.] The Music- [by Handel--that was performed by Command of his Majesty, at St. James's on the late Marriage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales (on 8 Apr. 1795); composed by Handel, to celebrate the Nuptials (in Apr. 1736) of his late Royal Highness Frederick, Prince of Wales, with the Princess of Saxe-Gotha; [To conclude with the Coronation Anthem, Zadock the Priest-.
Cast
Role: The Music Actor:
Role: Princess of Saxe Actor: Gotha
Role: Zadock the Priest Actor: .

Music: End Part I: concerto on the harp-Mme Delaval; Beginning Part II: concerto for two violins and violoncello obligato-, as originally composed for this Ode, by Handel and performed in the year 1736; End Part II: concerto on the Grand Piano Forte-Dussek

3781
15 February 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #394 10s. (386.0.6; 8.9.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mary Queen Of Scots

Performance Comment: Duke of Norfolk-Kemble; Sir W. Cecil-Aickin; Lord Herries-Barrymore; Davison-Packer; Earl of Shrewsbury-Benson; Earl of Huntingdon-Phillimore; Sir Amias Paulet-Wentworth; Beton-Whitfield; Nawe-Trueman; Lieut. of the Tower-Caulfield; Sheriff-Maddocks; Servant-Webb; Queen Mary-Mrs Siddons; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Powell; Lady Douglas-Miss Miller; Lady Scrope-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Kemble
Role: Cecil Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Herries Actor: Barrymore
Role: Davison Actor: Packer
Role: Earl of Shrewsbury Actor: Benson
Role: Earl of Huntingdon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Amias Paulet Actor: Wentworth
Role: Beton Actor: Whitfield
Role: Nawe Actor: Trueman
Role: of the Tower Actor: Caulfield
Role: Sheriff Actor: Maddocks
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Lady Douglas Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Lady Scrope Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Related Works
Related Work: Mary Queen of Scots Author(s): John St. John

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

Performance Comment: As17960201.
Cast
Role: unassigned Actor: _Wathen, _Russell, _Benson
Role: Chorus of Knights and Ladies Actor: Sedgwick, Dignum, Trueman, Danby, Cooke, Welsh, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Mrs Bramwell, Miss Granger, Miss Jackson, Miss Menage, Miss Stuart, Miss Wentworth
Role: Ormandine Actor: Caulfield
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Ormandine's Servant Actor: Boimaison
Role: Ariel Actor: Master Welsh
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Sailor Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Crop Actor: Burton
Role: Landlord Actor: Phillimore
Role: Countrymen Actor: Maddocks, Jones
Role: Constable Actor: Webb
Role: Prigg Actor: Fisher
Role: Gipsies Actor: Evans, Garman, Mrs Butler, Mrs Jones, Mrs Mills, Mrs Brigg
Role: Furies Actor: Roffey, Wells, Master Gregson
Role: Gardener Actor: Whitmell
Role: Waiter Actor: Butler
Role: Cheesemonger Actor: Nicolini
Role: Postboy Actor: Master DeCamp
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Minerva Actor: Miss Mellon
Role: Spirit Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Countrywomen Actor: Mrs Maddocks, Mrs Heard
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Brooker
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Miss Chatterley
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Captive; or, The Magick Fire Author(s): William Linley

3782
16 February 1796 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Comic Opera [1st performed at Naples, 1793]; the music by Cimarosa

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Traci Amanti

Performance Comment: , except for Sga Fabrizzi (1st appearance in this country). Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1796): Mustanzir-Rovedino; Giorgiolone-Morelli; Osmano-Braghetti; Zaccaria-Bonfanti; Selima-Sga Pastorelli; Rossolane-Sga Bigi; Lenina-Sga Fabrizzi.
Cast
Role: Mustanzir Actor: Rovedino
Role: Giorgiolone Actor: Morelli
Role: Osmano Actor: Braghetti
Role: Zaccaria Actor: Bonfanti
Role: Selima Actor: Sga Pastorelli
Role: Rossolane Actor: Sga Bigi
Role: Lenina Actor: Sga Fabrizzi.
Related Works
Related Work: I Traci Amanti Author(s): Domenico CimarosaGiovanni Palomba

Dance: End I: A New Divertissement, as17960209, but Mlle Barre (1st appearance); End Opera: +Paul et Virginie, as17960116

3783
16 April 1796 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Comic Opera; 1st Time [in London; 1st performed at Naples, 1787]. The Music by Paisiello

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Modista Raggiratrice

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Morelli, Rovedino, Viganoni, Sga Fabrizzi. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1796): Don Gavino-Morelli; Don Mitridate-Rovedino; Gianferante-Viganoni; Ceccotto-De Giovanni; Madama Perlina-Sga Fabrizzi; Ninetta-Sga Bigi; Chiarina-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Don Gavino Actor: Morelli
Role: Don Mitridate Actor: Rovedino
Role: Gianferante Actor: Viganoni
Role: Ceccotto Actor: De Giovanni
Role: Madama Perlina Actor: Sga Fabrizzi
Role: Ninetta Actor: Sga Bigi
Role: Chiarina Actor: Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: La Modista Raggiratrice Author(s): Giovanni PaisielloGiovanni Lorenzi

Dance: As17960412

3784
21 May 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Shotter, Pitt, Wilde, Berecloth, Young, Hasler, Bagley, Noble, Bonsor, Little, Brice, Hawkin, Atkins, W. Wilde, Ware will be admitted.] Receipts: #327 11s. 6d. (35.8.6; 7.9.0; tickets: 284.14.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Captain Plume-Holman; Justice Balance-Hull; Worth-Macready; Serjeant Kite-Knight; Bullock-Fawcett; Recruits-Munden, Wilde; Welsh Collier-Farley; Constable-Thompson; Captain Brazen-Lewis; Melinda-Miss Chapman; Rose-Mrs Knight; Lucy-Mrs Fawcett; Sylvia-Miss Mansel (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Captain Plume Actor: Holman
Role: Justice Balance Actor: Hull
Role: Worth Actor: Macready
Role: Serjeant Kite Actor: Knight
Role: Bullock Actor: Fawcett
Role: Recruits Actor: Munden, Wilde
Role: Welsh Collier Actor: Farley
Role: Constable Actor: Thompson
Role: Captain Brazen Actor: Lewis
Role: Melinda Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Fawcett
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Mansel
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Hartford Bridge

Performance Comment: As17951130.
Cast
Role: Bar@Maid Actor: Mrs Norton.
Role: Sir Gregory Forrester Actor: Quick
Role: Peregrine Forrester Actor: Munden
Role: Fieldair Actor: Incledon
Role: Peter Actor: Townsend
Role: Cartridge Actor: Fawcett
Role: Forrester Actor: Macready
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Related Works
Related Work: Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp Author(s): William Pearce

Dance: As17951008

3785
24 May 1796 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Serious Opera [1st time; by Lorenzo DaPonte]; the music entirely new, composed here by Bianchi. With Chorusses and new Scenery, Decorations and Dresses

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Antigona

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Roselli, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1796): Emone-A. Roselli; Creonte-G. Viganoni; Adrasto-P. Braghetti; Nearco-P. DeGiovanni; Antigona-Mme Brigida Banti; Ismene-Sga Bigi.
Cast
Role: Emone Actor: A. Roselli
Role: Creonte Actor: G. Viganoni
Role: Adrasto Actor: P. Braghetti
Role: Nearco Actor: P. DeGiovanni
Role: Antigona Actor: Mme Brigida Banti
Role: Ismene Actor: Sga Bigi.
Related Works
Related Work: Antigona Author(s): Felice Giardini

Dance: As17960423

3786
04 June 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Hall (box-keeper), Clarke, Townsend, Bent, Coombs, Wilkins, Robson, Warwhick, the widow Ansell, W. Linton, Wost, Purkins, Simpson, Standen will be admitted.] Receipts: #365 3s. 6d. (44.5.0; 3.13.0; tickets: 317.5.6(

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Life's Vagaries

Performance Comment: As17951127, but Tradesmen-_.
Cast
Role: Lord Arthur D'Aimurle Actor: Lewis
Role: Dickins Actor: Quick
Role: Timolin Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Hans Burgess Actor: Munden
Role: George Burgess Actor: Fawcett
Role: Lord Torrendel Actor: Powel
Role: Robin Actor: Townsend
Role: Leillet Actor: Farley
Role: Coachman Actor: Thompson
Role: Thomas Actor: Rees
Role: Waiter Actor: Holland
Role: Tradesmen Actor: Davenport, Follett, Cross, Williamson
Role: Augusta Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Fanny Dickins Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Miss Clare Actor: Miss Logan
Role: Martha Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Landlady Actor: Miss Leserve
Role: Fruit Woman Actor: Mrs Watts
Role: Lady Torrendel Actor: Mrs Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Life's Vagaries Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Sailor

Performance Comment: As17951126.
Cast
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Logan.
Role: Bumbo Actor: Farley.
Role: Battledor Actor: Incledon
Role: Compass Actor: Harley
Role: O'Daub Actor: Macready
Role: Freakish Actor: Townsend
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Williamson
Role: Captain Battledor Actor: Munden
Role: Little Bob Actor: Little Standen
Role: Miss Ann Battledor Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Eliza Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Sailor; or, Little Ben and Little Bob Author(s): John BernardThomas Attwood

Dance: As17951002

Song: End: The [Little] Farthing Rushlight-Young Standen

Monologue: After Singing: A Pantomimic Interlude in which the Dying and Skeleton Scene, with the Escape of Harlequin through a Hogshead of Fire. Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Scaramouch-Abbot; Doctor-Rees; Colombine-A Young Lady [unidentified]

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Scaramouch-Abbot; Doctor-Rees; Colombine-A Young Lady [unidentified].unidentified].
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Hawtin
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Abbot
Role: Doctor Actor: Rees
Role: Colombine Actor: A Young Lady

3787
06 June 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The Last Night of the Company's performing this Season. [Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Mrs Lloyd, W. Bayzand, Timkins (box-keeper), Street, Barnes, Morris, Rye, Dosel, Wells, King, Timkins (carpenter), Thompson (near Stage), Coates, Roberts, Thompson, (gallery door-keeper) will be admitted.] Receipts: #419 1s. (38.16; after-money: not listed; tickets: 380.5)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Lewis; Sir George Airy-Holman; Sir Jealous Traffic-Thompson; Charles Gripe-Macready; Whisper-Farley; Sir Francis Gripe-Quick; Patch-Mrs Mattocks; Isabinda-Mrs Mountain; Scentwell-Mrs Platt; Miranda-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Holman
Role: Sir Jealous Traffic Actor: Thompson
Role: Charles Gripe Actor: Macready
Role: Whisper Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Francis Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Mimick

Performance Comment: As17951118.
Cast
Role: Parrots Actor: Johnstone
Role: Cypress Actor: Munden
Role: Colin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Clifford Actor: Macready
Role: Harry Actor: Farley
Role: Porter Actor: Thompson
Role: Miss Melcomb Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Knight
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Mimick; or, Blunders at Brighton Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Dance: End: a Scotch Reel-Bayzand, King, Mlle St.Amand

Performance Comment: Amand.
Related Works
Related Work: A King and No King Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: King and No King Author(s): John FletcherThomas Harris
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Richard II Author(s): William ShakespeareLewis Theobald
Related Work: King Arthur; or, The British Worthy Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: King Edward the Third: With the Fall of Mortimer, Earl of March Author(s): John BancroftWilliam Mountfort
Related Work: King Henry the Vth; or, The Conquest of France by the English Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: Mangora, King of the Timbusians. Or The Faithful Couple Author(s): Thomas Moore
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry The Eighth Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: King John Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Oedipus, King of Thebes Author(s): John DrydenNathaniel Lee

3788
07 July 1796 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Didelot. Tickets to be had of Didelot, No. 9, Haymarket. Both dances composed by Didelot; the music by Bossi. With new Scenery, Machinery and Decorations [by Liparotti]. [Synopsis of action of 1st ballet in Cyril W. Beaumont, Complete Book of Ballets, 1941, pp. 19-21, where it is stated that "Flore et Zephire is noted for being the first ballet in which wires were used to enable the dancers to simulate aerial flight." This is not stricdly accurate; see note under L'Amour Vange, 2 June.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Antigona

Performance Comment: As17960524.
Cast
Role: Emone Actor: A. Roselli
Role: Creonte Actor: G. Viganoni
Role: Adrasto Actor: P. Braghetti
Role: Nearco Actor: P. DeGiovanni
Role: Antigona Actor: Mme Brigida Banti
Role: Ismene Actor: Sga Bigi.
Related Works
Related Work: Antigona Author(s): Felice Giardini

Dance: End I: a new Ballet in one act, Flore et Zephire-Didelot, Gentili, Fialon, Lahante, Hamoir, Giani, Roffey, Simpson, Master Menage, Mme Rose, Mme Hilligsberg, Mme Bossi, Mlle Parisot, Mme Vidi, Mlle Cabanel [Cast from Beaumont (see below): Cleonise-Mme Hilligsberg; +Flore-Mme Rose; +Bergeres-Mlle Parisot, Mme Bossi; +Zephire-Didelot; +L'Amour-Master Menage; +Un Petit Amour-Miss Hill.]; End Opera: [a new grand Dramatic Ballet in 3 acts, in the +Scotch style, L'Heureux Naufrage [; or, Les Sorcieres Ecossoises; Principal Performers in both dances-Didelot, Gentili, Fialon, Lahante, Hamoir, Giani, Roffey, Simpson, Master Menage, Mme Rose, Mme Hilligsberg, Mme Bossi, Mlle Parisot, Mme Vidi, Mlle Cabanel

Performance Comment: ]; End Opera: [a new grand Dramatic Ballet in 3 acts, in the +Scotch style, L'Heureux Naufrage [; or, Les Sorcieres Ecossoises; Principal Performers in both dances-Didelot, Gentili, Fialon, Lahante, Hamoir, Giani, Roffey, Simpson, Master Menage, Mme Rose, Mme Hilligsberg, Mme Bossi, Mlle Parisot, Mme Vidi, Mlle Cabanel.
Cast
Role: Principal Performers in both dances Actor: Didelot, Gentili, Fialon, Lahante, Hamoir, Giani, Roffey, Simpson, Master Menage, Mme Rose, Mme Hilligsberg, Mme Bossi, Mlle Parisot, Mme Vidi, Mlle Cabanel.

3789
20 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #107 1s. 6d. (103.6.6; 3.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; King Henry-Murray; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Middleton; Worcester-Hull; Poins-Macready; Francis-Knight; Sir W. Blount-Toms; Bardolph-Thompson; Douglas-Farley; Northumberland-Davenport; Westmorland-Claremont; Sheriff-Haymes; Carriers-Quick, Munden; Hotspur-Holman; Hostess-Mrs Davenport; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Middleton
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Poins Actor: Macready
Role: Francis Actor: Knight
Role: Blount Actor: Toms
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Westmorland Actor: Claremont
Role: Sheriff Actor: Haymes
Role: Carriers Actor: Quick, Munden
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Sprigs of Laurel

Performance Comment: Lenox-Johnstone; Nipperkin-Munden; Sinclair-Incledon; Major Tactic-Haymes; Corporal Squib-Philipps; Capt. Cruizer-Powel; George Streamer-Mrs Martyr; Mary-Mrs Clendining.
Cast
Role: Lenox Actor: Johnstone
Role: Nipperkin Actor: Munden
Role: Sinclair Actor: Incledon
Role: Major Tactic Actor: Haymes
Role: Corporal Squib Actor: Philipps
Role: Cruizer Actor: Powel
Role: George Streamer Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Mary Actor: Mrs Clendining.
Related Works
Related Work: Sprigs of Laurel Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

3790
02 January 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Receipts: #244 15s. 6d. (238.5.0; 6.10.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth [part I]

Performance Comment: As17961020, but Sir Richard Vernon-Waddy; Poins-Claremont; Westmorland-Townsend; Sir W. Blount-_; Bardolph-_; Douglas-_; Northumberland-_; Sheriff-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Waddy
Role: Poins Actor: Claremont
Role: Westmorland Actor: Townsend
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: King Henry Actor: Murray
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: Worcester Actor: Hull
Role: Francis Actor: Knight
Role: Blount Actor: Toms
Role: Bardolph Actor: Thompson
Role: Douglas Actor: Farley
Role: Northumberland Actor: Davenport
Role: Sheriff Actor: Haymes
Role: Carriers Actor: Quick, Munden
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Miss Chapman.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin and Oberon

Performance Comment: As17961229.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: _Incledon.
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Bowden.
Role: Principal Pantomime Characters Actor: Simpson, Follett, Delpini, Hawtin, Simmons, Powers, Wilde, Abbot, Thompson, Lee, Rayner, Cranfield, Claremont, Curties, Lewiss, Davies, Mlle St.Amand, Mrs Gilbert, Mrs Norton, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Blurton
Role: Fantoccini Actor: , executed byMarinelli
Role: Postman Actor: Townsend
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Linton
Role: Gypsies Actor: Gray, Street
Role: Oberon Actor: Miss Gray
Role: Harlequin Actor: Simpson
Role: Clown Actor: Follett
Role: Lover Actor: Delpini
Role: Father Actor: Hawtin
Role: Lover's Servant Actor: Simmons
Role: Old Gypsey Actor: Mrs Henley
Role: Colombine Actor: Mlle St.Amand. No other parts assigned.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin and Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna Author(s): James WildWilliam ReeveJohn Follett

3791
07 January 1797 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Opera: The Music by Paisiello. L'Amour et Psiche [advertised in True Briton, 6 Jan.] is unavoidably postponed on account of the indisposition of Mme Hilligsberg. The Frequenters of the Gallery are respectfully informed that the Coffee-Room underneath, having since last year been very considerably enlarged, and entirely new ornamented by Mr Liparotti, will be opened for the present Season on this Evening, and the Company will please to observe that at the end of it, next to Market-lane, an additional Staircase has been erected for their greater accomodation in going to and coming from that side of the Gallery

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Modista Raggiratrice

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Viganoni, Morelli, Rovedino, Sga Fabrizzi. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1796): Don Gianferante-Viganoni; Don Gavino-Morelli; Mitridate-Rovedino; Ceccotto-DeGiovanni; Madama Perlina-Sga Fabrizzi; Ninetta-Sga Salimbeni?; Chiarina-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Don Gianferante Actor: Viganoni
Role: Don Gavino Actor: Morelli
Role: Mitridate Actor: Rovedino
Role: Ceccotto Actor: DeGiovanni
Role: Madama Perlina Actor: Sga Fabrizzi
Role: Ninetta Actor: Sga Salimbeni?
Role: Chiarina Actor: Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: La Modista Raggiratrice Author(s): Giovanni PaisielloGiovanni Lorenzi

Dance: End I: Divertissement-, as17970103; End Opera: Flore et Zephire, as17961126

3792
10 January 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Morton. Prologue by William Thomas Fitzgerald; Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text)]: With new Scenes and Dresses. True Briton, 19 Jan.: Morton was paid #400, and #150 "for the Copy-right, which Harris has purchased." Ibid., 27 Mar.: This Day was published A Cure for the Heart Ache (2s.). Receipts: #237 15s. (236.0; 1.15)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Pope, Munden, Fawcett, Murray, Hull, Farley, Waddy, Thompson, Simmons, Wilde, Street, Blurton, Abbot, Miss Wallis, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Pope. [Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1797): Young Rapid-Lewis; Vortex-Quick; Charles Stanley-Pope; Old Rapid-Munden; Frank Oatland-Fawcett; Sir Hubert Stanley-Murray; Heartley-Hull; Bronze-Farley; Farmer Oatland-Waddy; Landlord-Thompson; Waiters-Simmons, Street; Hair@dresser-Wilde; Sir Hubert's Servant-Blurton; Vortex's Servant-Abbot; Jessy Oatland-Miss Wallis; Miss Vortex-Mrs Mattocks; Ellen-Mrs Pope; Prologue-Macready; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17970202 see17970225).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 14 performances only (see17970202 see17970225).]
Cast
Role: Young Rapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Vortex Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Pope
Role: Old Rapid Actor: Munden
Role: Frank Oatland Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Hubert Stanley Actor: Murray
Role: Heartley Actor: Hull
Role: Bronze Actor: Farley
Role: Farmer Oatland Actor: Waddy
Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
Role: Waiters Actor: Simmons, Street
Role: Hair@dresser Actor: Wilde
Role: Sir Hubert's Servant Actor: Blurton
Role: Vortex's Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Miss Wallis
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Ellen Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Macready
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: A Cure for the Heart Ache Author(s): Thomas Morton

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Performance Comment: Comus-Holman; Principal Bacchanal-Incledon; Bacchanals-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Linton; Spirit-Thompson; Brothers-Macready, Claremont; The Lady-Miss Chapman; Principal Bacchant-Mrs Clendining; Bacchants-Mrs Henley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Gilbert; Pastoral Nymph (with Sweet Echo, accompanied on the Hautboy by W. Parke)-Mrs Mountain; Euphrosyne-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Holman
Role: Principal Bacchanal Actor: Incledon
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Linton
Role: Spirit Actor: Thompson
Role: Brothers Actor: Macready, Claremont
Role: The Lady Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Henley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Gilbert
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): John DaltonThomas ArneJohn Milton

3793
08 May 1797 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bannister Jun. 1st piece [1st time; C 5, by Richard Cumberland. Text 1st published in his Posthumous Dramatic Works, Vol. II (G. and W. Nicol, 1813); it assigns no parts, but adds George Ivey and David Duncan, acted by Caulfield and Packer. Genest erroneously assigns Sir Adam to Wewitzer and Beau Tiffany to R. Palmer. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (True Briton, 9 May). Songs by Michael Kelly, in Act I harmonized by Sir William Parsons.] True Briton, 25 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Bannister Jun., No. 65, Gower-street, Bedford-square. Receipts: #581 15s. (294.18.6; 72.7.0; 3.17.6; tickets: 210.12.0) (charge: #213 6s. 8d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Last Of The Family

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Dowton, Wewitzer, Bannister Jun., C. Kemble, R. Palmer, Suett, Caulfield, Packer, Miss Pope, Mrs Jordan, Miss Tidswell. [Cast from Monthly Visitor, May 1797, p. 450, and suggested by Genest, VII, 293: Sir John Manfred-Dowton; Sir Adam ap Origen-Bannister Jun.; Squire Abel-Wewitzer; Peregrine-C. Kemble; Beau Tiffany-Suett; Ned Flexible-R. Palmer; Lady Manfred-Miss Pope; Letitia Manfred-Mrs Jordan; Lucy-Miss Tidswell; unassigned-Caulfield, Packer; [but see below. Address [as Prologue]-Bannister Jun. (in the character of Sheva) [in The Jew]; Epilogue-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Sir John Manfred Actor: Dowton
Role: Sir Adam ap Origen Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Squire Abel Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Peregrine Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Beau Tiffany Actor: Suett
Role: Ned Flexible Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Manfred Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Letitia Manfred Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: unassigned Actor: Caulfield, Packer
Role: as Prologue] Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Last of the Family Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Sylvester Daggerwood

Performance Comment: As17970221, but Servant-_.
Cast
Role: Josephine Actor: Miss Leak.
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Role: Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Suett
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master Gregson
Role: Princess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Captives Actor: Ms Roffey, Ms Maddocks, Ms Arne, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Menage
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: Campbell
Role: Tamuri Actor: Male
Role: Camazin Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Horde Actor: Wentworth, Maddocks, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.
Role: Sylvester Daggerwood Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Fustian Actor: Suett
Role: Servant Actor: Trueman.
Related Works
Related Work: Sylvester Daggerwood Author(s): George Colman, the younger

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Performance Comment: As17970216.
Cast
Role: Sir Rowland Actor: Barrymore
Role: Lord Alford Actor: Dignum
Role: Walter Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Apathy Actor: Suett
Role: Gabriel Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Caulfield
Role: Lady Helen Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Josephine Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Children Actor: Master Menage, Master Chatterley.
Role: Prince Lupauski Actor: Aickin
Role: Count Floreski Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron Lovinski Actor: Palmer
Role: Varbel Actor: Suett
Role: Adolphus Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gustavus Actor: Trueman
Role: Pages Actor: Master Welsh, Master Gregson
Role: Princess Lodoiska Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Captives Actor: Ms Roffey, Ms Maddocks, Ms Arne, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Menage
Role: Kera Khan Actor: Barrymore
Role: Ithorak Actor: Dignum
Role: Khor Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Japhis Actor: Bannister
Role: Kajah Actor: Campbell
Role: Tamuri Actor: Male
Role: Camazin Actor: Grimaldi
Role: The Horde Actor: Wentworth, Maddocks, Welsh, Evans, Annereau.
Related Works
Related Work: The Children in the Wood Author(s): Thomas MortonSamuel Arnold

Song: In I: The Song [Blest were the hours], Song incidental to the Epilogue-Mrs Jordan

3794
07 June 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Mrs J. Brandon, Hawtin, W. Wilde, Bent, Coombs, Wilkins, Hay, Mlle delaCroix will be admitted. Receipts: #442 10s. 6d. (65.0.0; 3.10.0; tickets: 374.0.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Cure For The Heart Ache

Performance Comment: As17970128, but Bronze-Wilde in place of Farley; Jessy Oatland-Mrs Mountain of Miss Wallis.
Cast
Role: Bronze Actor: Wilde in place of Farley
Role: Jessy Oatland Actor: Mrs Mountain of Miss Wallis.
Role: Ellen Actor: Miss Manselin place of Mrs Pope.
Role: Young Rapid Actor: Knight in place of Lewis.
Role: Waiters Actor: _Street
Role: Vortex Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Stanley Actor: Pope
Role: Old Rapid Actor: Munden
Role: Frank Oatland Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Hubert Stanley Actor: Murray
Role: Heartley Actor: Hull
Role: Farmer Oatland Actor: Waddy
Role: Landlord Actor: Thompson
Role: Hair@dresser Actor: Wilde
Role: Sir Hubert's Servant Actor: Blurton
Role: Vortex's Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Miss Vortex Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: A Cure for the Heart Ache Author(s): Thomas Morton

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Thieves

Performance Comment: As17970519.
Cast
Role: O'Leary Actor: Johnstone
Role: Edward Actor: Incledon
Role: Joey Actor: Munden
Role: Patrick Actor: Macready
Role: Commandant Actor: Claremont
Role: Annette Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Role: Teague Actor: Johnstone
Role: Abel Actor: Knight
Role: Colonel Careless Actor: Macready
Role: Manly Actor: Middleton
Role: Justice Day Actor: Powel
Role: Mr Story Actor: Claremont
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Bailiffs Actor: Wilde, Hawtin
Role: Obadiah Actor: Munden
Role: Coachman Actor: Ledger
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Knight
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Davenport.
Role: unassigned Actor: _Haymes, _Linton, _Street, _Gray.
Role: Sir Martin Marygold Actor: Quick
Role: Fairlove Actor: Incledon
Role: Nicholas Actor: Munden
Role: Peter the Preacher Actor: Townsend
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Lady Marygold Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Crazy Actor: Simmons.
Role: Sally in our Alley Actor: Incledon
Role: The Story of Lord Hoppergollop's Cook and Garde Actor: Munden
Role: A favorite Irish Song Actor: Johnstone
Role: Counsellor's Wig Actor: Fawcett.
Role: Peeping Tom of Coventry Actor: Fawcett
Role: Mayor of Coventry Actor: Waddy
Role: Count Louis Actor: Claremont
Role: Earl Mercia Actor: Haymes
Role: Harold Actor: Incledon
Role: Emma Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Mayoress of Coventry Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Lady Godiva Actor: Mrs Gilbert
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Martyr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Thieves; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Thomas Knight

3795
21 June 1797 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Extra night] Benefit for the General Lying-In Hospital, at Bays-water. Under the Patronage of Her Majesty. [Braham's 1st appearance at this theatre was on 21 Apr. 1787.]. The Orchestra under the Direction of Mountain. Principal Oboe by W. Parke. To the Renters of Covent Garden Theatre, it is humbly requested by the Promoters of the Charity, for which the Opera performed this Evening is appropriated, that they will humanely forego their claim on that Night, it being out of the Manager's Season, and an additional expence to the Charity. Those Gentlemen willing to resign their demand on the above occasion are requested to send word t the Theatre which will be thankfully received by the promoters of the Charity. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00. Tickets to be had at the Hospital; The Crown and Anchor Tavern, Strand; Longman and Broderip's; and of Brandon at the Theatre, where places for the Boxes may be taken. Receipts: none listed in Account-Book, but Monthly Visitor, July 1797, p. 63, reports that #401 was received

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Performance Comment: Antonio (by permission of the Managers of Vauxhall)-Dignum; Ferdinand-Clarke (from the Theatre Royal Edinburgh; 1st appearance on this stage); Don Jerome-Powel; Isaac-Baker; Father Paul-Haymes; Lopez-Pitt; Starved Friar-Evans; Carlos (by Permission of the Proprietors of the king's Theatre)-Braham (1st appearance in that character, and on this stage); Louisa-Mrs Martyr; The Duenna-Mrs Wentworth; Clara (by Permission of the Proprietors of the king's Theatre)-Sga Storace.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Dignum
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Clarke
Role: Don Jerome Actor: Powel
Role: Isaac Actor: Baker
Role: Father Paul Actor: Haymes
Role: Lopez Actor: Pitt
Role: Starved Friar Actor: Evans
Role: Carlos Actor: Braham
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: The Duenna Actor: Mrs Wentworth
Role: Clara Actor: Sga Storace.
Related Works
Related Work: The Duenna; or, The Double Elopement Author(s): Richard B. Sheridan

Dance: End II: Peggy's Love (by permission of the Proprietors of the king's Theatre), as17970614 End Opera: Cupid and Psyche, as17970614 With Corps de Ballet from the Opera House

3796
23 January 1798 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: [The libretto omits Conte Lelio, who is one of the principal characters in the opera, and the only one to be unassigned. In the libretto published by W. Glindon for performance in July 1801 the part is assigned to Viganoni.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Scola Dei Maritati

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Viganoni, Morelli, Rovedino, Sga Angelelli (1st appearance upon the stage). Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Conte Lelio-Viganoni; Bonario-Morelli; Don Giglio-Rovedino; Fiuta-Bonfanti; Valerio-Braghetti; Donna Ciprigna-Sga Angelelli; Isabella-Sga Colombati; Cilia-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Conte Lelio Actor: Viganoni
Role: Bonario Actor: Morelli
Role: Don Giglio Actor: Rovedino
Role: Fiuta Actor: Bonfanti
Role: Valerio Actor: Braghetti
Role: Donna Ciprigna Actor: Sga Angelelli
Role: Isabella Actor: Sga Colombati
Role: Cilia Actor: Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: La Scola dei Maritati Author(s): Martin y SolerLorenzo Da Ponte

Dance: As17980116

3797
23 February 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Composed by G. F. Handel. Among the Instrumental Performers: C. Ashley, Sarjant, Wm. Parke, Boyce, R. Ashley, Bridgtower, Pinto, Parkinson, Lavenu. the Flacks, Taylor, Mackintosh, Wm. Ware, Dresler, Francis, Gwilliam, Nicks, the Munros, Archer, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Betts, Cobham, Jackson, Wood, Coyle, Cornish, Jones, Purney, Leffler, Woodham, Piele, the Cantelos, Skillern, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. Double Drums (used at Westminster-Abbey)-Jenkinson. The Chorusses will be numerous and complete; the whole under the direction of Ashley. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 precisely [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance (with the Imprimatur of E. Macleish) to be had at the Theatre, price 6d. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon, at the Stage-Door in Hart-street. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Performers-Mme Mara, Master Elliot, Miss Poole, Incledon, Miss Dufour, Sale, Reinhold; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Performers Actor: Mme Mara, Master Elliot, Miss Poole, Incledon, Miss Dufour, Sale, Reinhold
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley.

Music: End I: concerto on the violin-Master Pinto (aged Eleven Years, Grandson to the celebrated Performer of that Name [ThomasPinto])

3798
18 May 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Account-Book: Tickets delivered by Cresswell, Egan, Dick, Thompson, Leserve, Masters, Hawtin, Hay, Ashwin, Shotter, W. Wilde, Blurton will be admitted. Receipts: #401 16s. (70.2.6; 3.18.0; tickets: 327.15.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17971103, but Bassanio-Pope; Lorenzo (with songs)-Townsend; Launcelot-Munden.
Cast
Role: Bassanio Actor: Pope
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Townsend
Role: Launcelot Actor: Munden.
Role: Shylock Actor: Murray
Role: Gratiano Actor: Knight
Role: Solarino Actor: Claremont
Role: Salanio Actor: Toms
Role: Old Gobbo Actor: Powel
Role: Duke Actor: Davenport
Role: Tubal Actor: Thompson
Role: Balthazar Actor: Ledger
Role: Antonio Actor: Holman
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Nerissa Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Portia Actor: Miss Betterton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Granville, Lord Lansdowne

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer

Performance Comment: As17970922, but Flummery-_; Waiters-_.
Cast
Role: Jemmy Jumps Actor: Munden
Role: Valentine Actor: Johnstone
Role: Farmer Blackberry Actor: Townsend
Role: Colonel Dormant Actor: Hull
Role: Rundy Actor: Simmons
Role: Fairly Actor: Thompson
Role: Farmer Stubble Actor: Powel
Role: Flummery Actor: Rees
Role: Waiters Actor: Ledger, Abbot
Role: Molly Maybush Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Cheats of Harlequin; or, The Farmer Outwitted Author(s): Surel
Related Work: The Farmer Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Farmer's Return from London Author(s): David Garrick

3799
11 June 1798 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Extra night] Benefit for General Lying-In Hospital, Bays-water. Under Patronage of Her Majesty. The Proprietor of Theatre has liberally given Use of House on the above Occasion [i.e. he levied no charge]. The Orchestra under direction of Mountain. Principal Oboe by W. Parke. The Curtain to rise exactly at 7:00. Tickets to be had of Mess. Longman and Broderip [music publishers, No. 13, Haymarket]; at Hospital, Bayswater; and of Brandon at Theatre. Receipts: none listed

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Farmer

Performance Comment: As17970922, but Valentine-Clarke; Rundy-Gray; Betty Blackberry-Mrs Litchfield; Farmer Stubble-_.
Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Clarke
Role: Rundy Actor: Gray
Role: Betty Blackberry Actor: Mrs Litchfield
Role: Ranger Actor: Lewis
Role: Strickland Actor: Murray
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Knight
Role: Bellamy Actor: Toms
Role: Tester Actor: Townsend
Role: Buckle Actor: Farley
Role: Simon Actor: Abbot
Role: Ranger's Servant Actor: Simmons
Role: Chairmen Actor: Ledger, Rees
Role: Frankly Actor: Holman
Role: Mrs Strickland Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Mansel
Role: Milliner Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Coates
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Cheats of Harlequin; or, The Farmer Outwitted Author(s): Surel
Related Work: The Farmer Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: Farmer's Return from London Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Child of Nature

Performance Comment: Alberto (by permission of the Drury Lane Proprietors)-Aickin; Marquis Almanza-Wilkinson (1st appearance on this stage); Count Valentia-Clarke; Seville-Hull; Granada-Evans; Peasant-Thompson; Servant-Abbot; Duke Murcia-Meredith (1st appearance on this stage); Amanthis-Mrs Jordan (of Drury Lane, who has liberally consented to come forward in behalf of the Charity; by the kind Permission of the Proprietor of that Theatre); Marchioness Merida-Mrs Litchfield.
Cast
Role: Alberto Actor: Aickin
Role: Marquis Almanza Actor: Wilkinson
Role: Count Valentia Actor: Clarke
Role: Seville Actor: Hull
Role: Granada Actor: Evans
Role: Peasant Actor: Thompson
Role: Servant Actor: Abbot
Role: Duke Murcia Actor: Meredith
Role: Amanthis Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Marchioness Merida Actor: Mrs Litchfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Child of Nature Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Dance: End 1st piece: Peggy's Love- in which, by permission of the Proprietor of the Opera House, who has generously allowed Principal Dancers and Whole Corps de Ballet to appear, the following Ladies and Gentlemen will exert their well known Abilities:Laborie, Didelot, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg; End 2nd piece: La Vengeance d'Amour, in which the Pas de Quatre de Panurge-Laborie, Didelot, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg

3800
14 June 1798 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Shade, Cameron, Wood, Wilson, Edwards, Wooldridge, Panchaud, Dangerfield, Irish, Cole, Hough, W. Nix, S. Nix [box-keepers]. Receipts: #526 10s. 6d. (18.1.0; 22.2.6; 0.4.0; tickets: 486.3.0) (charge: #217 14s. 5d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Haunted Tower

Performance Comment: As17971019, but Lewis-Trueman.
Cast
Role: Lewis Actor: Trueman.
Role: Lord William Actor: Kelly
Role: Baron of Oakland Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Edward Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Robert Actor: Dignum
Role: Charles Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Baron de Courcy Actor: Holland
Role: Martin Actor: Wathen
Role: Hugo Actor: Dowton
Role: Lady Elinor de Courcy Actor: Miss DeCamp
Role: Adela Actor: Miss Dufour
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Maud Actor: Mrs Maddocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Haunted Tower Author(s): James CobbStephen Storace

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17971213.
Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Suett
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Beaufort Actor: Trueman
Role: Dapper Actor: Maddocks
Role: Quildrive Actor: Evans
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.
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