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376
03 May 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Chetwood. Mainpiece: With proper Habits, Scenes, Machines, and Decorations in a new Manner

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tragedy Of Tragedies

Performance Comment: Arthur-Mullart; Dolallola-Mrs Mullart who performed them originally; Grizzle-Cibber Jr; Queen of Giants-Bridgwater; Huncamunca-Harper; Ghost-W. Mills; Tom Thumb-Miss Robinson; With a new Introduction by the Author of Tom Thumb: The Speaker, Lord Monkeytail-A. Hallam; Mr Critick-Watson; Mr Heroick Diction-Wetherilt Jr; Miss Monkeytail-A. Raftor; Mrs Witwou'd-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Arthur Actor: Mullart
Role: Dolallola Actor: Mrs Mullart who performed them originally
Role: Grizzle Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Queen of Giants Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Harper
Role: Ghost Actor: W. Mills
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Lord Monkeytail Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Mr Critick Actor: Watson
Role: Mr Heroick Diction Actor: Wetherilt Jr
Role: Miss Monkeytail Actor: A. Raftor
Role: Mrs Witwou'd Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

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

Music: new Overture with Kettle Drums and Trumpets by Seedo-; I: The 5th Concerto of Vivaldi, upon the Stage-; II: The 8th Concerto of Michael Angelo Corelli-; III: Handel's Water Musick with French Horns-; Preamble on the Kettle Drums-Ben. Baker

Performance Comment: Baker.

Song: I: Rosy Bowers-Miss Raftor; End Afterpiece: Ellis Roberts

Dance: II: Harlequins-Lally Jr, Miss Brett; In III: A new Grand Heroic Comic Dance, proper to the Play-; End Afterpiece: The Masqueraders-Essex, Thurmond, Houghton, Tench, Mrs Walter, Mrs D'Lorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams

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

377
08 May 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Berry, Roberts, Miss Brett

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: As17311207, but Sir George-W. Mills; Sir Jealous-Shepard; Patch-Mrs Mills; Scentwell-Mrs Walter.
Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Shepard
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Walter.
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Griffin
Role: Charles Actor: Mills
Role: Marplot Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Country Wedding

Performance Comment: Margery-Miss Raftor; Peartree-Stoppelaer; Rake-Charke; Ply-Berry; Margery's Mother-Mrs Shireburn; A new Epilogue-Miss Brett.
Cast
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Peartree Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Rake Actor: Charke
Role: Ply Actor: Berry
Role: Margery's Mother Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: A new Epilogue Actor: Miss Brett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

Song:

Dance:

378
01 June 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [Both plays by Henry Fielding. For a discussion of recent plays, see The Comedian, No. 3, June 1731.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Debauchees

Performance Comment: Father Martin-Cibber Jr; Isabel-Miss Raftor; Old Laroon-Shepard; Young Laroon-W. Mills; Old Jourdain-J. Roberts; Beatrice-Miss Williams; edition of 1731 adds: Prologue-William Mills.
Cast
Role: Father Martin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Isabel Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Old Laroon Actor: Shepard
Role: Young Laroon Actor: W. Mills
Role: Old Jourdain Actor: J. Roberts
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Prologue Actor: William Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Debauchees Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Covent Garden Tragedy

Performance Comment: Captain Bilkum-Mullart; Lovegirlo-Cibber Jr; Galloon-Paget; Leathersides-Roberts; Chairman-Jones; Mother Punchbowl-Bridgwater; Kissinda-Miss Raftor; Stormandra-Mrs Mullart; Nonparel-Miss Mears; Industrious Jenny-Miss Eliz. Roberts; Prologue-Theophilus Cibber; Epilogue-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Captain Bilkum Actor: Mullart
Role: Lovegirlo Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Galloon Actor: Paget
Role: Leathersides Actor: Roberts
Role: Chairman Actor: Jones
Role: Mother Punchbowl Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Kissinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Stormandra Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Nonparel Actor: Miss Mears
Role: Industrious Jenny Actor: Miss Eliz. Roberts
Role: Prologue Actor: Theophilus Cibber
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Raftor.
Related Works
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance:

379
09 June 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Seedo. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. [For a discussion of The Covent Garden Tragedy, see Grub St. Journal, 8 June.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: Pyrrhus-W. Mills; Orestes-Cibber Jr; Pylades-Roberts; Phoenix-Ridout; Andromache-Mrs Charke; Hermione-Mrs Butler; Cephisa-Mrs Walter; Cleone-Miss Williams; With the Original Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: W. Mills
Role: Orestes Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Pylades Actor: Roberts
Role: Phoenix Actor: Ridout
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Cleone Actor: Miss Williams
Role: With the Original Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17320529, but Servants-_.
Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Jobson Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Sir John Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Servants Actor: Mullart, Jones, Ridout, Miss Williams, Miss Mears.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Music: Select Pieces-

Entertainment: Concluding with a Representation of The Carnival on the Rialto at Venice in which will be performed a Serenada-fifty of the best Hands (in Masquerade Habits) according to the Custom of the Country; Being the first of the Kind in England

380
01 August 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Afterpiece: Done from the French of Moliere. [For additional comments on the stage, see Grub St. Journal, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Aug.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Polly-Miss Raftor; Macheath-Stoppelaer; Lockit-Mullart; Peachum-Paget; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Mullart; Lucy-Miss Atherton; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Charke; Beggar-W. Mills; Player-Roberts; Mat-Jones; Filch-Leigh; Jemmy-Cross; Crookfinger'd Jack-Wright; Dreary-E. Roberts; Robin-Peploe; Ned-Vaughan; Paddington-Gray; Budge-Ridout; Drawer-Gray; Sailor-Burnet; Diana-Mrs Mullart; Sukey-Miss Williams; Mrs Coaxer-Mrs Walter; Dolly-Mrs Mullart; Mrs Vixen-Miss Mears; Betty-Mrs D'Lorme; Jenny-Miss Atherton; Molly-Mrs Roger.
Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Macheath Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Lockit Actor: Mullart
Role: Peachum Actor: Paget
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Atherton
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Beggar Actor: W. Mills
Role: Player Actor: Roberts
Role: Mat Actor: Jones
Role: Filch Actor: Leigh
Role: Jemmy Actor: Cross
Role: Crookfinger'd Jack Actor: Wright
Role: Dreary Actor: E. Roberts
Role: Robin Actor: Peploe
Role: Ned Actor: Vaughan
Role: Paddington Actor: Gray
Role: Budge Actor: Ridout
Role: Drawer Actor: Gray
Role: Sailor Actor: Burnet
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Sukey Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Mrs Coaxer Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Mullart
Role: Mrs Vixen Actor: Miss Mears
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs D'Lorme
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Atherton
Role: Molly Actor: Mrs Roger.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17320623.
Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard
Role: Leander Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hellebore Actor: Paget
Role: Welchman Actor: Jones
Role: Harry Actor: Roberts
Role: James Actor: Mullart
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mears
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: Juvan d'Vallois

381
15 August 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Roberts and Jones

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Gloster-Roberts; Hastings-W. Mills; Dumont-Bridgwater; Bellmour-Paget; Ratcliff-Winstone; Catesby-Ridout; Alicia-Mrs Charke; Jane Shore-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: Roberts
Role: Hastings Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dumont Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bellmour Actor: Paget
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Winstone
Role: Catesby Actor: Ridout
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17320623.
Cast
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard
Role: Leander Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hellebore Actor: Paget
Role: Welchman Actor: Jones
Role: Harry Actor: Roberts
Role: James Actor: Mullart
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mears
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: III: Pastoral Dance-D'Vallois, others; V: Scotch Dance-Holt, Mrs Walter

Song: I: E. Roberts

Performance Comment: Roberts.
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Related Work: Il Tutore E La Pupilla Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliJ.C. Bach
Related Work: Alessandro e Timoteo Author(s): John DrydenCount Gaston di RezzonicoGiuseppe Sarti
Related Work: Arsaces Author(s): P.A. RolliOrlandiniPhillipo Amadei
Related Work: Ati e Cibele Author(s): Alessandro PepoliGiambattista Cimador
Related Work: Enea E Lavinia Author(s): Felice GiardiniGiovanni Gualberto Bottarelli
Related Work: Il Padre E Il Figlio Rivali Author(s): Giovanni Gualberto BottarelliTommaso Giordani
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Related Work: Giannina e Bernardone Author(s): Filippo LivigniDomenico Cimarosa
Related Work: Zemira e Azore Author(s): André GrétryM. Verazi
Related Work: Piramo e Tisbe Author(s): Francesco BianchiGaetano Sertor
Related Work: Aci e Galatea Author(s): Francesco BianchiGiuseppe Foppa
Related Work: E?KYK?OXPEIA; or, Universal Motion Author(s): De la Grange
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382
17 August 1732 @ Richmond

Event Comment: Benefit Morgan and Mrs Morgan. N.B. The Night will be illuminated with the Silver Rays of Cynthia

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: Loveless-Chapman; Sir William-Hall; Sir Novelty-W. Bullock; Elder Worthy-Rosco; Young Worthy-Houghton; Snap-Morgan; Sly-Bullock; Amanda-Mrs Templer; Narcissa-Mrs Morgan; Hillaria-Mrs Grace; Flareit-Mrs Martin; Maid-Mrs Chapman.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir William Actor: Hall
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Rosco
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Houghton
Role: Snap Actor: Morgan
Role: Sly Actor: Bullock
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Chapman.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Sir Roger-Hall; Sir Humphrey-Rosco; Statute-Chapman; Filbert-W. Bullock; Peascod-Morgan; Peter-Bardin; Kitty-Mrs Grace; Dorcas-Mrs Rice; Aunt-Mrs Martin; A new Epilogue-Morgan on an Ass.
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Hall
Role: Sir Humphrey Actor: Rosco
Role: Statute Actor: Chapman
Role: Filbert Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Peascod Actor: Morgan
Role: Peter Actor: Bardin
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Rice
Role: Aunt Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: A new Epilogue Actor: Morgan on an Ass.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Dance: FFingalian-Smith, Mrs Ogden; Hornpipe-Smith, Mrs Ogden

383
23 August 1732 @ Bartholomew Fair

Event Comment: At Miller-Mills-Oates Booth

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The History Of King Henry The Viiith And Anna Bullen; Intermixed With The Diverting Humours Of Squire Numpskull And His Man Lack Brains

Performance Comment: Henry VIII-W. Mills; Numpskull-Miller; Wolsey-Barcock; Northumberland-Tenoe; Piercy-Bardin; Rochford-Cross; Clerimont-Aston; Lack Brains-Young Bencroft; Sir Positive Crab-Jones; Anna Bullen-Mrs Clark; Princess Elizabeth-Miss Ann Oates; Lady Diana-Miss L'Homme; Clarinda-Miss Oates; Jenny-Mrs Rogers; Ticklepitcher-Oates; Lucy-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: Henry VIII Actor: W. Mills
Role: Numpskull Actor: Miller
Role: Wolsey Actor: Barcock
Role: Northumberland Actor: Tenoe
Role: Piercy Actor: Bardin
Role: Rochford Actor: Cross
Role: Clerimont Actor: Aston
Role: Lack Brains Actor: Young Bencroft
Role: Sir Positive Crab Actor: Jones
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Ann Oates
Role: Lady Diana Actor: Miss L'Homme
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Rogers
Role: Ticklepitcher Actor: Oates
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke.

Dance: Davenport, Clark, Hind, Mrs Hind, Miss L'Homme, Miss Price; particularly a Highlander-a Gentleman for his Diversion

Related Works
Related Work: The City Night-Cap Author(s): Robert Davenport

384
23 August 1732 @ Bartholomew Fair

Event Comment: At Bullock's Booth. The Part of the Money Taker will be perform'd by Mr Bullock himself

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Perjur'd Prince; Or, The Martyr'd General: With The Comical Humours Of Squire Softhead, His Mother, His Sister, Miss Hoyden, And His Man Spindle

Performance Comment: Squire Softhead-W. Bullock; Hoyden-Mrs Morgan; King-Rosco; Artaban-Chapman; Memmon-Haughton; Bellair-Hale; Sir Humphrey-Smith; Alinda-Mrs Rice; Arethusa-Mrs Chapman; Lady Sousecrown-Mrs Martin; Toby Crab-Morgan; Spindle-Young Morgan.
Cast
Role: Squire Softhead Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Hoyden Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: King Actor: Rosco
Role: Artaban Actor: Chapman
Role: Memmon Actor: Haughton
Role: Bellair Actor: Hale
Role: Sir Humphrey Actor: Smith
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Rice
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Chapman
Role: Lady Sousecrown Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Toby Crab Actor: Morgan
Role: Spindle Actor: Young Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: A Fond Husband; or, The Plotting Sisters Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Union of the Three Sister Arts Author(s): J.C. Pepusch
Related Work: The Mother-in-Law; or, The Doctor the Disease Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Rival Sisters; or, The Violence of Love Author(s): Robert Gould
Related Work: The Temple Beau; or, The Intriguing Sisters Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Sister Author(s): Charlotte Lennox
Related Work: The Step-Mother Author(s): Sir Robert Stapylton
Related Work: The Disappointment; or, The Mother in Fashion Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips
Related Work: Mother Shipton Author(s): George Colman, the elderSamuel Arnold
Related Work: The Sisters Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: The Spightful Sister Author(s): Abraham Bailey
Related Work: The Rival Sisters Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Life of Mother Shipton Author(s): Thomas Thomson
Related Work: The Ambitious Step-mother Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Dance: DDutch Skipper-Jones, Mrs Bullock; Hornpipe-Jones, Mrs Ogden

385
21 September 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar; Or, The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Mills; Bertran-Roberts; Raymond-Boman; Lorenzo-W. Mills; Alphonso-Corey; Pedro-A. Hallam; Dominic-Shepard; Gomez-Griffin; Queen-Mrs Thurmond; Elvira-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Mills
Role: Bertran Actor: Roberts
Role: Raymond Actor: Boman
Role: Lorenzo Actor: W. Mills
Role: Alphonso Actor: Corey
Role: Pedro Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Dominic Actor: Shepard
Role: Gomez Actor: Griffin
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17320919, but Hellebore-Paget; Harry-Roberts.
Cast
Role: Hellebore Actor: Paget
Role: Harry Actor: Roberts.
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard
Role: Leander Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hellebor Actor: Roberts
Role: Welshman Actor: Jones
Role: James Actor: Mullart
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mears.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Song: Miss Raftor

Dance:

386
26 September 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon; Or, The Two Sosias

Performance Comment: Jupiter-Mills; Amphitryon-W. Mills; Sosia-Harper; Mercury-Shepard; Gripus-Griffin; Alcmena-Mrs Thurmond; Phaedra-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Mills
Role: Amphitryon Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sosia Actor: Harper
Role: Mercury Actor: Shepard
Role: Gripus Actor: Griffin
Role: Alcmena Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Phaedra Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John DrydenHenry Purcell
Related Work: Amphitryon; ou, Les Deux Sosies Author(s): Molière

Afterpiece Title: The Devil of a Duke

Performance Comment: As17320923.
Cast
Role: Trapolin Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Flametta Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Lavinio Actor: Roberts
Role: Brunetto Actor: Stoppelaer.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil of a Duke: or, Trapolin's Vagaries Author(s): Robert DrurySeedo

Dance: As17320923

387
02 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: [Written by Shakespear. With new Scenes and Cloaths. At the Desire of several Persons of Distinction the Pit and Boxes will be put together at 3s. Boxes on the Stage 4s. Gallery 1s. [The Prologue is in The Comedian, No. VII, October 1732, with a long essay on the major theatres of the present season.] Daily Advertiser, 4 Oct.: A very splendid and crowded Audience...testify'd their Approbation both of the Decorations and Performance. The principal Embellishments are as follows: On a large Oval over the Pit is represented the Figure of His Majesty, attended by Peace, Liberty, and Justice, trampling Tyranny and Oppression under his Feet; round it are the Heads of Shakespear, Dryden, Congreve, and Betterton. On the Coving on the Left Hand is painted the Scene of Cato pointing at the dead Body of his Son Marcus; in the Middle, that of Julius Caesar stabb'd in the Senate-House; and on the Right, that of Marc Anthony and Octavia, where the Children are introduc'd in All for Love. On the Sounding-Board over the Stage is an handsome Piece of Painting of Apollo and the Nine Muses. [See also Daily Post, 4 Oct. and Gentleman's Magazine, II (October 1732), 1028.

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Hulett, from lif, the first Time of his appearing on this Stage; Hotspur-Delane; King Henry-Huddy; Prince-Giffard; Worcester-W. Giffard; Mortimer-Havard; Westmoreland-Smith; Vernon-Bardin; Douglass-Winston; Blunt-Rosco; Bardolph-Collet; Carriers-Morgan, Bullock; Francis-Norris; Lady Piercy-Miss Vaughan; Hostess-Mrs Morgan; A new Prologue-; Epilogue to the Town-.
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Hulett, from lif, the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Hotspur Actor: Delane
Role: King Henry Actor: Huddy
Role: Prince Actor: Giffard
Role: Worcester Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Mortimer Actor: Havard
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Smith
Role: Vernon Actor: Bardin
Role: Douglass Actor: Winston
Role: Blunt Actor: Rosco
Role: Bardolph Actor: Collet
Role: Carriers Actor: Morgan, Bullock
Role: Francis Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Piercy Actor: Miss Vaughan
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: A new Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue to the Town Actor: .
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
Related Work: The Tragedy of King Henry IV of France Author(s): Charles Beckingham

388
03 October 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

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

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: As17320930.
Cast
Role: Hellebore Actor: Roberts
Role: Harry Actor: R. Wetherilt.
Role: Doctor Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard
Role: Leander Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hellebor Actor: Roberts
Role: Welshman Actor: Jones
Role: James Actor: Mullart
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Mears.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: LLes Bergeries, as17320923

389
04 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Boxes 3s. Pit 2s. Gallery 1s. Boxes on the Stage 4s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Giffard; Aimwell-Delane; Bonniface-Hulett; Foigard-Morgan; Scrub-Norris; Sir Charles-Havard; Sullen-W. Giffard; Gibbet-Bullock; Cherry-Mrs Hamilton, from Dublin, the first Time of her appearance on this Stage; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Giffard; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Morgan; Dorinda-Mrs Purden; Gypsey-Miss Wherrit.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aimwell Actor: Delane
Role: Bonniface Actor: Hulett
Role: Foigard Actor: Morgan
Role: Scrub Actor: Norris
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Havard
Role: Sullen Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gibbet Actor: Bullock
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Hamilton, from Dublin, the first Time of her appearance on this Stage
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Gypsey Actor: Miss Wherrit.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Dance: Vallois and Mlle Vallois, from the Theatre in Paris, Mrs Bullock from lif

390
05 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Admission as 4 Oct. 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lady Jane Gray

Performance Comment: Pembroke-Delane; Lady Jane Gray-Mrs Giffard; Northumberland-Rosco; Suffolk-Huddy; Dudley-Giffard; Sussex-Bardin; Gardiner-W. Giffard; Sir John-Winstone Williams in Daily Advertiser; Lieutenant-Havard; Captain-Jenkins; Duchess of Suffolk-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Pembroke Actor: Delane
Role: Lady Jane Gray Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Northumberland Actor: Rosco
Role: Suffolk Actor: Huddy
Role: Dudley Actor: Giffard
Role: Sussex Actor: Bardin
Role: Gardiner Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir John Actor: Winstone Williams in Daily Advertiser
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Havard
Role: Captain Actor: Jenkins
Role: Duchess of Suffolk Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Lady Jane Grey Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Dance: Valois and Mlle Valois, Mrs Bullock, Jones, Hind

Related Works
Related Work: Tom Jones Author(s): Joseph Reed
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Heroine of the Cave Author(s): Henry JonesPaul Hiffernan
Related Work: The Cave of Idra Author(s): Henry Jones
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Henry CareyJohn ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: Hymen's Triumph; or, Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Richard Jones

391
06 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

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

Dance: As17321005

392
07 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Kite-Hulett; Plume-Giffard; Ballance-W. Giffard; Worthy-Havard; Brazen-Bullock; Pearmain-Norris; Appletree-Rosco; Sylvia-Mrs Roberts; Melinda-Mrs Purden; Lucy-Mrs Haughton; Rose-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Kite Actor: Hulett
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Ballance Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Worthy Actor: Havard
Role: Brazen Actor: Bullock
Role: Pearmain Actor: Norris
Role: Appletree Actor: Rosco
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Dance: SScotch Dance-Mrs Bullock; New French Peasants-de Valois and Mlle de Valois

393
09 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite; Or, The Earl Of Essex

Performance Comment: Essex-Delane; Southampton-Rosco; Burleigh-W. Giffard; Raleigh-Bardin; Lieutenant-Williams; Queen-Mrs Williamson, who never appear'd on this Stage before; Rutland-Mrs Giffard; Nottingham-Mrs Roberts.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Delane
Role: Southampton Actor: Rosco
Role: Burleigh Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Raleigh Actor: Bardin
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Williamson, who never appear'd on this Stage before
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Roberts.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph

Dance: D'Valois, Mlle D'Valois, Miss Wherrit

394
12 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Delane; Queen-Mrs Roberts; Fryar-W. Giffard; Bertran-Rosco; Raymond-Huddy; Alphonso-Winstone; Pedro-Havard; Lorenzo-Giffard; Elvira-Mrs Giffard; Teresa-Mrs Christian; Gomez-Norris.
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Delane
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: Rosco
Role: Raymond Actor: Huddy
Role: Alphonso Actor: Winstone
Role: Pedro Actor: Havard
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Christian
Role: Gomez Actor: Norris.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: As17321011; French Peasant-D'Valois, Mlle D'Valois

395
14 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Inconstant; Or, The Way To Win Him

Performance Comment: Young Mirabel-Giffard; Old Mirabel-Morgan; Dugard-Havard; Duretete-Bullock; Pert-James; Bravos-W. Giffard, Norris, Jenkins; Pearce; Oriana-Mrs Roberts; Bisarre-Mrs Giffard; Lamorce-Mrs Christian.
Cast
Role: Young Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Old Mirabel Actor: Morgan
Role: Dugard Actor: Havard
Role: Duretete Actor: Bullock
Role: Pert Actor: James
Role: Bravos Actor: W. Giffard, Norris, Jenkins
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Bisarre Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lamorce Actor: Mrs Christian.
Related Works
Related Work: The Inconstant: or, The Way to Win Him Author(s): John FletcherGeorge Farquhar
Related Work: The Inconstant Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill

Dance: FFrench Peasant-D'Valois, Mlle D'Valois; Sailor's Dance-Jones; Saraband-Sandham, Miss Wherrit

396
17 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: Charles-Giffard; Cholerick-Morgan; Dismallo-Bullock; Antonio-Norris; Charino-Collett; Governor-W. Giffard; Duart-Smith; Manuel-Havard; Sancho-Rosco; Monsieur-Bardin; Angelina-Mrs Purden; Louisa-Mrs Roberts; Elvira-Mrs Hamilton.
Cast
Role: Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Cholerick Actor: Morgan
Role: Dismallo Actor: Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Norris
Role: Charino Actor: Collett
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Manuel Actor: Havard
Role: Sancho Actor: Rosco
Role: Monsieur Actor: Bardin
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Dance: FFrench Peasant-D'Valois, Mlle D'Valois; Scot's Dance-Mrs Bullock; Sailor's Dance-Jones

397
24 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Giffard; Ghost-Delane; King-Hulett; Horatio-Rosco; Polonius-Collett; Laertes-W. Giffard; Ostrick-Bullock; Gravediggers-Morgan, Pearce; Queen-Mrs Haughton; Ophelia-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: Ghost Actor: Delane
Role: King Actor: Hulett
Role: Horatio Actor: Rosco
Role: Polonius Actor: Collett
Role: Laertes Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ostrick Actor: Bullock
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Morgan, Pearce
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Dance: SScot's Dance-Mrs Bullock; Sailor's Dance-Jones

398
28 October 1732 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Written by the late Mr Congreve. [Prince of Wales and Princess Royal present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

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

Dance: Mrs Booth

399
30 October 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: The Prologue is in Daily Advertiser and Daily Post, 31 Oct

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Fainwell-Huddy; Sir Philip-Bullock; Obadiah-Morgan; Periwinkle-Norris; Tradelove-Pearce; Freeman-Havard; Sackbut-Williams; Simon Pure-W. Giffard; Ann-Mrs Hamilton; Mrs Prim-Mrs Morgan; Betty-Mrs Christian; And a new Prologue-Giffard, on the Happy Occasion of the Anniversary of His Majesty's Birth Day.
Cast
Role: Fainwell Actor: Huddy
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Bullock
Role: Obadiah Actor: Morgan
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Norris
Role: Tradelove Actor: Pearce
Role: Freeman Actor: Havard
Role: Sackbut Actor: Williams
Role: Simon Pure Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ann Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Christian
Role: And a new Prologue Actor: Giffard, on the Happy Occasion of the Anniversary of His Majesty's Birth Day.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Dance: I: Saraband-Sandham, Miss Wherrit; II: Sailor's Dance-Jones; IV: Scots Dance-Mrs Bullock; V: French Peasant-D'Valois, Mlle D'Valois

400
02 November 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Addison

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer; Or, The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Tinsel-Bullock; Sir George-Huddy; Fantome-Bardin; Butler-Collet; Coachman-Rosco; Gardiner-W. Giffard; Vellum-Norris; Lady Trueman-Mrs Haughton; Abigail-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Tinsel Actor: Bullock
Role: Sir George Actor: Huddy
Role: Fantome Actor: Bardin
Role: Butler Actor: Collet
Role: Coachman Actor: Rosco
Role: Gardiner Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Vellum Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison

Dance: II: Saraband-Sandham, Miss Wherrit; III: Scot's Dance-Mrs Bullock; V: Sailor's Dance-Jones