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726
05 October 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mrs Centlivre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Sir George Airy-Giffard; Charles-W. Giffard; Marplot-Yates; Sir Jealous-Paget; Sir Francis-Julian; Whisper-Vaughan; Isabinda-Mrs E. Giffard; Patch-Miss Hippisley; Scentwell-Mrs Dunstall; Miranda-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Sir George Airy Actor: Giffard
Role: Charles Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Marplot Actor: Yates
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Paget
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Julian
Role: Whisper Actor: Vaughan
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs E. Giffard
Role: Patch Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: Trick for Trick

Performance Comment: As17411002.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Yates, Blakes, Julian, Crofts, Vaughan, Dunstall, Obeldiston, Clough, Miss Medina, Mrs Dunstall.
Related Works
Related Work: Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Trick for Trick; or, The Debauch'd Hypocrite Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Squire Brainless; or, Trick upon Trick Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: Trick for Trick Author(s): Robert Fabian
Related Work: Hymen's Triumph; or, Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Richard Jones

Song: As17410928

Cast
Role: Gentleman Actor: _%.

Dance: As17410928

727
07 October 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: Sir Charles-Giffard; Lord Morelove-W. Giffard; Lord Foppington-Peterson; Lady Betty Modish-Mrs Giffard; Lady Easy-Mrs E. Giffard; Lady Graveairs-Mrs Steel; Edging-Miss Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Lord Morelove Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Peterson
Role: Lady Betty Modish Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Easy Actor: Mrs E. Giffard
Role: Lady Graveairs Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Edging Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Careless Husband Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Trick for Trick

Performance Comment: As17411002.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Yates, Blakes, Julian, Crofts, Vaughan, Dunstall, Obeldiston, Clough, Miss Medina, Mrs Dunstall.
Related Works
Related Work: Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Christopher BullockJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: Trick for Trick; or, The Debauch'd Hypocrite Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Squire Brainless; or, Trick upon Trick Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: Trick for Trick Author(s): Robert Fabian
Related Work: Hymen's Triumph; or, Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Richard Jones

Song: As17410928

Cast
Role: Gentleman Actor: _%.

Dance: As17410928; with a new Comic Dance-Dugay, his first appearance here

728
19 October 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Descriptive passage as at cg 13 Oct. London Daily Post and General Advertiser, 20 Oct.: Last Night was perform'd, gratis, the Tragedy of Richard the Third, at the late Theatre in Goodman's Fields, when the Character of Richard was perform'd by a Gentleman who never appear'd before, whose Reception was the most extraordinary and great that was ever known upon such an Occasion; and we hear he obliges the Town this Evening with the same Performance

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: The Part of King Richard-a Gentleman (who never appear'd on any Stage) [Garrick]; King Henry-Giffard; Richmond-Marshall; Prince Edward-Miss Hippisley; Duke of York-Miss Naylor; Buckingham-Peterson; Norfolk-Blakes; Stanley-Paget; Oxford-Vaughan; Tressel-W. Giffard; Catesby-Marr; Ratcliff-Crofts; Blount-Naylor; Tyrrel-Pattenden; Lord Mayor-Dunstall; Queen-Mrs Steel; Duchess of York-Mrs Yates; Lady Anne-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: The Part of King Richard Actor: a Gentleman
Role: King Henry Actor: Giffard
Role: Richmond Actor: Marshall
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Naylor
Role: Buckingham Actor: Peterson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Blakes
Role: Stanley Actor: Paget
Role: Oxford Actor: Vaughan
Role: Tressel Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Catesby Actor: Marr
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Crofts
Role: Blount Actor: Naylor
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Pattenden
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: As17410914.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley.

Dance: Froment, Mlle Duval, two Masters and Miss Granier

729
23 October 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Mr Southerne

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Marshall; Aboan-Giffard; Governor-Paget; Daniel-Yates; Blandford-W. Giffard; Driver-Dunstall; Stanmore-Blakes; Jack Stanmore-Marr; Widow Lackit-Mrs Steel; Charlotte Weldon-Mrs Dunstall; Lucy-Miss Hippisley; Imoinda-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Marshall
Role: Aboan Actor: Giffard
Role: Governor Actor: Paget
Role: Daniel Actor: Yates
Role: Blandford Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Driver Actor: Dunstall
Role: Stanmore Actor: Blakes
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Marr
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Charlotte Weldon Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Afterpiece Title: The Imprisonment; with Triumphs of Love

Performance Comment: As17411016, but A grand Ballet-_.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Julian
Role: Florio Actor: Marr
Role: Bustle Actor: Vaughan
Role: A grand Ballet Actor: Froment, Granier, Osbeldiston, Mlle Duval, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Vallois
Role: Priests Actor: Hemskirk, Naylor, Bennet
Role: Priestesses Actor: Mrs Bishop, Mrs Steel, Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Triumph of Love Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAlbinoniCarlo Cesarini
Related Work: The Triumphs of Love and Honour Author(s): Thomas Cooke

730
06 November 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Chamont-the Gentleman who performed King Richard (Garrick); Castalio-W. Giffard; Polydore-Giffard; Acasto-Paget; Chaplain-Vaughan; Ernesto-Julian; Serina-Miss Hippisley; Florella-Mrs Yates; Monimia-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Chamont Actor: the Gentleman who performed King Richard
Role: Castalio Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Giffard
Role: Acasto Actor: Paget
Role: Chaplain Actor: Vaughan
Role: Ernesto Actor: Julian
Role: Serina Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performance Comment: As17411104.
Cast
Role: Sapscull Actor: Yates
Role: Gaylove Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Combrush Actor: Mrs Bishop.
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Yorkshireman Author(s): Henry Carey

731
09 November 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Never perform'd before. All the Characters new dressed. [By James Dance, adapted from Richardson's novel.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pamela

Performance Comment: first edition lists: Belvile-Giffard; Jack Smatter-Gentleman who acted King Richard [Garrick]; Williams-W. Giffard; Longman-Paget; Colebrand-Balkes; Arnold-Dunstall; Andrews-Peterson; Lady Davers-Mrs Bambridge; Mrs Jervis-Mrs Yates; Mrs Jewkes-Yates; Robin-Crofts; Harry-Julian; Isaac-Vaughan; Benjamin-Clough; Arthur-Naylor; Jane-Miss Hippisley; Cicely-Miss Medina; Hannah-Mrs Dunstall; Rachel-Mrs Vallois; Annice-Mrs Bishop; Pamela-Mrs Giffard; Epilogue-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Belvile Actor: Giffard
Role: Jack Smatter Actor: Gentleman who acted King Richard
Role: Williams Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Longman Actor: Paget
Role: Colebrand Actor: Balkes
Role: Arnold Actor: Dunstall
Role: Andrews Actor: Peterson
Role: Lady Davers Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Mrs Jervis Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Mrs Jewkes Actor: Yates
Role: Robin Actor: Crofts
Role: Harry Actor: Julian
Role: Isaac Actor: Vaughan
Role: Benjamin Actor: Clough
Role: Arthur Actor: Naylor
Role: Jane Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Medina
Role: Hannah Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Vallois
Role: Annice Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Pamela Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Pamela Author(s): James DanceSamuel Richardson

732
27 November 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pamela

Performance Comment: As17411109, but Robin-_; Harry-_; Isaac-_; Benjamin-_; Arthur-_; Jane-_; Cicely-_; Hannah-_; Rachel-_; Annice-_.
Cast
Role: Belvile Actor: Giffard
Role: Jack Smatter Actor: Gentleman who acted King Richard
Role: Williams Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Longman Actor: Paget
Role: Colebrand Actor: Balkes
Role: Arnold Actor: Dunstall
Role: Andrews Actor: Peterson
Role: Lady Davers Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Mrs Jervis Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Mrs Jewkes Actor: Yates
Role: Robin Actor: Crofts
Role: Harry Actor: Julian
Role: Isaac Actor: Vaughan
Role: Benjamin Actor: Clough
Role: Arthur Actor: Naylor
Role: Jane Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Cicely Actor: Miss Medina
Role: Hannah Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Vallois
Role: Annice Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Pamela Actor: Mrs Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: Pamela Author(s): James DanceSamuel Richardson

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: Aesop-W. Giffard; Charon-Julian; Attorney-Paget; Frenchman-Blakes; Irishman-Yates; Beau-Peterson; Mercury-Mrs Bishop; Drunken Man-Giffard; 1st Lady-Mrs Yates; 2nd Lady-Mrs Dunstall; Thomas-Crofts; Lucy-Mrs Hippisley; into which will be introduc'd a Song called The Life of a Belle-; that Scene being a Sequel to the Virgin Unmask'd. With Original Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Charon Actor: Julian
Role: Attorney Actor: Paget
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Irishman Actor: Yates
Role: Beau Actor: Peterson
Role: Mercury Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Giffard
Role: 1st Lady Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: 2nd Lady Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Thomas Actor: Crofts
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: into which will be introduc'd a Song called The Actor:
Role: With Original Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

733
02 December 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Garrick, who perform'd King Richard. Pit and Boxes 4s. Gallery 1s. 6d. Tickets to be had at Garrick's Lodgings in Mansfield Street, Goodman's Fields, Bedford's, Tom's, Carey's, and Fleece Tavern. The Stage will be built after the Manner of an Amphitheatre, where Servants will be allow'd to keep Places, and likewise in the First Boxes, but not in the Pit, who are desire'd to be at the House by Three o'clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Performance Comment: Lothario-Garrick, first time of his appearance in that character; Sciolto-Paget; Horatio-Giffard; Altamont-W. Giffard; Rossano-Blakes; Lavinia-Miss Hippisley; Lucilla-Mrs Dunstall; Calista-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Lothario Actor: Garrick, first time of his appearance in that character
Role: Sciolto Actor: Paget
Role: Horatio Actor: Giffard
Role: Altamont Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Rossano Actor: Blakes
Role: Lavinia Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Lucilla Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Calista Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Penitent Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Performance Comment: As17411130.
Cast
Role: Gayless Actor: Blakes
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Justice Gattle Actor: Paget
Role: Trippit Actor: Peterson
Role: Mrs Trippit Actor: Mrs Steele
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Priscilla Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Vallois
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Dick Actor: Yates
Role: Lying Valet Actor: Garrick
Related Works
Related Work: The Lying Valet Author(s): David Garrick

734
09 December 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by Shakespear. Garrick to Peter Garrick (Dec. 1741): You perhaps would be glad to know what parts I have play'd, King Richd-+Jack Smatter in Pamela-Clody fop's fortune-Lothario fair Penitent-Chamont Orphan-Ghost Hamlet-& Shall soon be ready in Bays in ye Rehearsal-and in ye part of Othello-Both of which I believe will do Me and great Service-I have had great Success in all, & 'tis not yet determin'd whether I play Trajedy or Comedy best-$Old Cibber">Giffard great Service-I have had great Success in all, & 'tis not yet determin'd whether I play Trajedy or Comedy best-$Old Cibber has spoke with ye Greatest Commendation of my Acting, as to playing a Harlequin 'tis quite false-Yates last Season was taken very ill & was not able to begin ye Entertainment so I put on ye Dress & did 2 or three Scenes for him, but Nobody knew it but him & Giffard; I know it has been Said I play'd Harlequin at Covent Garden but it is quite false.-Little, Pineapples, pp. 28-29

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Ghost-Garrick, Being the first Time of his Appearing in that Character; Hamlet-Giffard; King-Paget; Polonius-Julian; Laertes-Marshall; Horatio-W. Giffard; Osrick-Peterson; Rosencrans-Vaughan; Guildenstern-Naylor; Marcellus-Blakes; Queen-Mrs Steel; Ophelia-Miss Hippisley; Gravediggers-Yates, Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Ghost Actor: Garrick, Being the first Time of his Appearing in that Character
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: King Actor: Paget
Role: Polonius Actor: Julian
Role: Laertes Actor: Marshall
Role: Horatio Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Osrick Actor: Peterson
Role: Rosencrans Actor: Vaughan
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Naylor
Role: Marcellus Actor: Blakes
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Yates, Dunstall.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Performance Comment: As17411207.
Cast
Role: Gayless Actor: Blakes
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Justice Gattle Actor: Paget
Role: Trippit Actor: Peterson
Role: Mrs Trippit Actor: Mrs Steele
Role: Mrs Gadabout Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Priscilla Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Vallois
Role: Kitty Pry Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Dick Actor: Yates
Role: Lying Valet Actor: Garrick
Related Works
Related Work: The Lying Valet Author(s): David Garrick

735
16 December 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: Captain-Giffard; Leon-Marshall; Duke-Paget; Cacafogo-Dunstall; Margaretta-Mrs Bambridge; Don Juan-W. Giffard; Sancho-Crofts; Alonzo-Naylor; Alithea-Mrs Dunstall; Clara-Mrs Yates; Old Woman-Yates; Estifania-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Captain Actor: Giffard
Role: Leon Actor: Marshall
Role: Duke Actor: Paget
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Dunstall
Role: Margaretta Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Don Juan Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sancho Actor: Crofts
Role: Alonzo Actor: Naylor
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Old Woman Actor: Yates
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Imprisonment

Performance Comment: As17411023.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Julian
Role: Florio Actor: Marr
Role: Bustle Actor: Vaughan
Role: A grand Ballet Actor: Froment, Granier, Osbeldiston, Mlle Duval, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Vallois
Role: Priests Actor: Hemskirk, Naylor, Bennet
Role: Priestesses Actor: Mrs Bishop, Mrs Steel, Mrs Yates.

736
26 December 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: Miser-Yates; Clerimont-Blakes; Frederick-W. Giffard; Ramilie-Peterson; James-Dunstall; Mariana-Mrs Giffard; Harriet-Mrs Bambridge; Mrs Wisely-Mrs Bishop; Wheedle-Mrs Dunstall; Lappet-Miss Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Yates
Role: Clerimont Actor: Blakes
Role: Frederick Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Ramilie Actor: Peterson
Role: James Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Wheedle Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Lappet Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: Fame; or, Queen Elizabeth's Trumpets; or, Never plead's Hopes of being a Lord Chancellor; or, The Lover turn'd Philosopher; or, The Miser's Resolve upon the Lowering of Interest Author(s): James Lacy
Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Imprisonment; with the Triumphs of Love

Performance Comment: As17411023.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Julian
Role: Florio Actor: Marr
Role: Bustle Actor: Vaughan
Role: A grand Ballet Actor: Froment, Granier, Osbeldiston, Mlle Duval, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Vallois
Role: Priests Actor: Hemskirk, Naylor, Bennet
Role: Priestesses Actor: Mrs Bishop, Mrs Steel, Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Triumph of Love Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAlbinoniCarlo Cesarini
Related Work: The Triumphs of Love and Honour Author(s): Thomas Cooke

737
31 December 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Performance Comment: As17411009, but Marquis-Blakes; Lovewell-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: Marquis Actor: Blakes
Role: Lovewell Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Young Valere Actor: Giffard
Role: Hector Actor: Peterson
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): James ShirleyDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): Susanna CentlivreJohn O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: As17411218.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Charon Actor: Julian
Role: Attorney Actor: Paget
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Irishman Actor: Yates
Role: Beau Actor: Peterson
Role: Mercury Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Giffard
Role: 1st Lady Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: 2nd Lady Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Thomas Actor: Crofts
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: into which will be introduc'd a Song called The Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: As17411228

738
01 January 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17411012, but Ballance-Paget; Worthy-W. Giffard; Bullock-Dunstall; Scale-Dighton; Scruple-Pattenden; Collier-Julian; Appletree-Vaughan; Costar Pearmain-Marr; Melinda-Mrs Steele; Rose-Miss Hippisley; Lucy-Mrs Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Ballance Actor: Paget
Role: Worthy Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bullock Actor: Dunstall
Role: Scale Actor: Dighton
Role: Scruple Actor: Pattenden
Role: Collier Actor: Julian
Role: Appletree Actor: Vaughan
Role: Costar Pearmain Actor: Marr
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Steele
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Dunstall.
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Brazen Actor: Yates
Role: Kite Actor: Marshall
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17410916.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Doctor Actor: Baylor
Role: Butler Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Dunstall.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

739
04 January 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wife's Relief; Or, The Husband's Cure

Performance Comment: Riot-Giffard; Volatil-Marshall; Sir Tristram-Julian; Y. Cash-Yates; Spitfire-Marr; Horatio-W. Giffard; Cynthia-Mrs Steel; Arabella-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Riot Actor: Giffard
Role: Volatil Actor: Marshall
Role: Sir Tristram Actor: Julian
Role: Cash Actor: Yates
Role: Spitfire Actor: Marr
Role: Horatio Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Cynthia Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wife's Relief; or, the husband's cure Author(s): Charles Johnson
Related Work: The Wife's Relief; or, The Husband's Cure Author(s): Charles Johnson
Related Work: The Wife's Relief Author(s): Charles Johnson

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17410916.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Jobson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Doctor Actor: Baylor
Role: Butler Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Dunstall.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

Dance: Dancing, as17411228, but Master and Miss Granier

Related Works
Related Work: The Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The French Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Gentleman Dancing Master Author(s): William Wycherley
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

740
05 January 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by the late Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Heartwell-Giffard; Bellmour-W. Giffard; Fondlewife-Garrick; Vainlove-Blakes; Sharper-Marshall; Bluff-Paget; Sir Joseph-Yates; Setter-Peterson; Barnaby-Clough; Pace-Pattenden; Laetitia-Mrs Giffard; Belinda-Mrs Bambridge; Araminta-Mrs Dunstall; Sylvia-Miss Hippisley; Lucy-Mrs Yates; Betty-Mrs Vallois.
Cast
Role: Heartwell Actor: Giffard
Role: Bellmour Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Garrick
Role: Vainlove Actor: Blakes
Role: Sharper Actor: Marshall
Role: Bluff Actor: Paget
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Yates
Role: Setter Actor: Peterson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Clough
Role: Pace Actor: Pattenden
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Sylvia Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Vallois.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William CongreveSamuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: As17420102.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Charon Actor: Julian
Role: Attorney Actor: Paget
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Irishman Actor: Yates
Role: Beau Actor: Peterson
Role: Mercury Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Giffard
Role: 1st Lady Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: 2nd Lady Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Thomas Actor: Crofts
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: into which will be introduc'd a Song called The Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

741
26 January 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17420125.
Cast
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Manuel Actor: Marr
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss E. Hippisley, her first appearance on any stage.
Role: Monsieur Actor: Blakes
Role: Clodio Actor: Garrick.
Role: alias Don Dismallo Thickscullo de Halfwitto Actor: the Gentleman who perform'd King Richard
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Duart Actor: Marshall
Role: Sancho Actor: Peterson
Role: Jaques Actor: Vaughan
Role: Governor Actor: Blakes
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Charino Actor: Julian
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Steele
Role: Don Cholerick snapshorto de Testy Actor: Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: Aesop-W. Giffard; Irishman-Yates; Drunken Man-Giffard; Frenchman-Blakes; Beau-Peterson; Miss Lucy-Miss Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Irishman Actor: Yates
Role: Drunken Man Actor: Giffard
Role: Frenchman Actor: Blakes
Role: Beau Actor: Peterson
Role: Miss Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

742
27 January 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Never acted at that theatre before

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: Sir Wilful-Dunstall; Mirabel-Giffard; Fainall-W. Giffard; Witwoud-Garrick; Petulant-Yates; Waitwell-Peterson; John-Vaughan; Millamant-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Fainall-Mrs Bambridge; Mrs Marwood-Mrs Yates; Lady Wishfort-Mrs Bishop; Foible-Miss Hippisley; Mincing-Miss E. Hippisley; Betty-Miss Medina; Peg-Mrs Vallois.
Cast
Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mirabel Actor: Giffard
Role: Fainall Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Witwoud Actor: Garrick
Role: Petulant Actor: Yates
Role: Waitwell Actor: Peterson
Role: John Actor: Vaughan
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Foible Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Mincing Actor: Miss E. Hippisley
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Medina
Role: Peg Actor: Mrs Vallois.
Related Works
Related Work: The Way of the World Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: As17420115

743
02 February 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Aspey

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Giffard; Aimwell-W. Giffard; Scrub-Yates; Dorinda-Mrs Elizabeth Giffard; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Scrub Actor: Yates
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Elizabeth Giffard
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: As17410914.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley.

Dance: I: The Two Pierrots-two Masters Granier; III: The two Millers and Courtezan-two Masters and Miss Granier; V: a Hornpipe-Yates

Song: II: 'Tis Wine was made to rule the Day-Aspey; who never appear'd on any Stage before. IV: L'Allegro, Il Penseroso-Aspey; V: Joy to the Happy Pair-Aspey

Performance Comment: IV: L'Allegro, Il Penseroso-Aspey; V: Joy to the Happy Pair-Aspey.
Cast
Role: Il Penseroso Actor: Aspey
Role: Joy to the Happy Pair Actor: Aspey.

744
03 February 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Written by George Duke of Buckingham. Never perform'd there before. Tis hop'd no Gentleman will take it ill if they are not admitted behind the Scenes, it being impossible to go through the Performance, if the Passages are not kept clear. Tickets at 4s., 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d. [prices repeated for the run of this play]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-Garrick; Johnson-Giffard; Smith-W. Giffard; two Kings of Brentford-Vaughan, Clough; Prince Pretty@man-Marshall; Volscius-Peterson; Drawcansir-Paget; Thunder and Lightning-Dunstall, Miss Naylor; Players, Soldiers, Cardinals, Bishops, Judges, Lord@Mayor, Serjeants at Arms-the Comedians; the facetious Grand Dance-the Whole Company; King Phiz-Julian; Gentleman Usher-Yates; Amaryllis-Mrs Dunstall; Chloris-Mrs Yates; Pallas-Blakes; Parthenope-Miss E. Hippisley; With the total Eclipse of the Sun and Moon-; the part of Sol-Hemskirk; Luna-Stitchbury; Orbis-Mrs Bishop; Likewise Mr Bayes's Representation of a Grand Theatrical Battle by his new@rais'd Troops-; With Dancing-, Scenes, Machines, Habits, other proper Decorations.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Giffard
Role: Smith Actor: W. Giffard
Role: two Kings of Brentford Actor: Vaughan, Clough
Role: Prince Pretty@man Actor: Marshall
Role: Volscius Actor: Peterson
Role: Drawcansir Actor: Paget
Role: Thunder and Lightning Actor: Dunstall, Miss Naylor
Role: Serjeants at Arms Actor: the Comedians
Role: the facetious Grand Dance Actor: the Whole Company
Role: King Phiz Actor: Julian
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Yates
Role: Amaryllis Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Chloris Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Pallas Actor: Blakes
Role: Parthenope Actor: Miss E. Hippisley
Role: With the total Eclipse of the Sun and Moon Actor:
Role: the part of Sol Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Luna Actor: Stitchbury
Role: Orbis Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Likewise Mr Bayes's Representation of a Grand Thea Actor:
Role: With Dancing Actor: , Scenes, Machines, Habits, other proper Decorations.
Related Works
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Female Wits; or, The Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal Author(s): W.M.
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Rehearsal; or, Bayes in Petticoats Author(s): Katherine Clive

Dance: As17420115

745
22 February 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Performance Comment: As17420211.
Cast
Role: Lavinia Actor: Mrs E. Giffard.
Role: Lothario Actor: Garrick, first time of his appearance in that character
Role: Sciolto Actor: Paget
Role: Horatio Actor: Giffard
Role: Altamont Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Rossano Actor: Blakes
Role: Lucilla Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Calista Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Penitent Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Performance Comment: School Boy-Garrick; Major Rakish-Yates; Young Rakish-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: School Boy Actor: Garrick
Role: Major Rakish Actor: Yates
Role: Young Rakish Actor: W. Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The School-Boy: or The Comical Rivals Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Scaramouch a Philosopher, Harlequin a School-Boy, Bravo, Merchant and Magician Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft

Dance: As17420213

746
25 March 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Marshall. Tickets 4s., 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d., to be had at Cary's Coffee-House in the Minories. Tickets deliver'd out by Julian will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17420125, but Carlos-Marshall; Duart-W. Giffard; Elvira-Mrs E. Giffard; Sancho-_; Jaques-_; Manuel-_; Governor omitted; Honoria-_; Antonio-_.
Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Marshall
Role: Duart Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs E. Giffard
Role: Manuel Actor: Marr
Role: Angelina Actor: Miss E. Hippisley, her first appearance on any stage.
Role: Monsieur Actor: Blakes
Role: Clodio Actor: Garrick.
Role: alias Don Dismallo Thickscullo de Halfwitto Actor: the Gentleman who perform'd King Richard
Role: Sancho Actor: Peterson
Role: Jaques Actor: Vaughan
Role: Governor Actor: Blakes
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Charino Actor: Julian
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Steele
Role: Don Cholerick snapshorto de Testy Actor: Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: As17410914.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley.

Dance: II: A Peasant-Carney; III: Scots Dance-Master Granier, Miss Granier; V: The Leek-the Son and Daughter of David apShenkin

747
27 March 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: By Desire of Persons of Quality. [Prices 4s., 2s. 6d., 1s. 6d. have now become the standard.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: Lear-Garrick; Gloster-Marshall; Edgar-Giffard; Kent-Paget; Bastard-W. Giffard; Usher-Yates; Albany-Peterson; Cornwall-Blakes; Goneril-Mrs Bambridge; Regan-Mrs Yates; Burgundy-Marr; Physician-Dunstall; Old Man-Julian; Arante-Miss Hippisley; Cordelia-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Lear Actor: Garrick
Role: Gloster Actor: Marshall
Role: Edgar Actor: Giffard
Role: Kent Actor: Paget
Role: Bastard Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Usher Actor: Yates
Role: Albany Actor: Peterson
Role: Cornwall Actor: Blakes
Role: Goneril Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Burgundy Actor: Marr
Role: Physician Actor: Dunstall
Role: Old Man Actor: Julian
Role: Arante Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Cordelia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Imprisonment of Harlequin

Performance Comment: As17411023.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Columbine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Father to Columbine Actor: Julian
Role: Florio Actor: Marr
Role: Bustle Actor: Vaughan
Role: A grand Ballet Actor: Froment, Granier, Osbeldiston, Mlle Duval, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Vallois
Role: Priests Actor: Hemskirk, Naylor, Bennet
Role: Priestesses Actor: Mrs Bishop, Mrs Steel, Mrs Yates.

748
29 March 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit W. and Mrs. Eliz. Giffard

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17420302 but Chaplain-Blakes; Page-Miss Naylor; Acasto-Paget; Ernesto-Julian; Florella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Chaplain Actor: Blakes
Role: Page Actor: Miss Naylor
Role: Acasto Actor: Paget
Role: Ernesto Actor: Julian
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Yates.
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs E. Giffard
Role: Chamont Actor: the Gentleman who performed King Richard
Role: Castalio Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Giffard
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: See17411127, but Aesop-Giffard.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: WWelchman's Triumph, as17420210

749
06 April 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Peterson and Dunstall

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17420101, but Brazen-Garrick; Kite-Peterson; Scale-_; Scruple-_; Collier-_; Appletree-Marr; Costar Pearmain-Vaughan; Melinda-Mrs Giffard; Rose-Miss E. Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Brazen Actor: Garrick
Role: Kite Actor: Peterson
Role: Appletree Actor: Marr
Role: Costar Pearmain Actor: Vaughan
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Rose Actor: Miss E. Hippisley.
Role: Ballance Actor: Paget
Role: Worthy Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Bullock Actor: Dunstall
Role: Scale Actor: Dighton
Role: Scruple Actor: Pattenden
Role: Collier Actor: Julian
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Dunstall.
Role: Plume Actor: Giffard
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: Lethe

Performance Comment: Aesop-W. Giffard; see17420206. see17420206.
Cast
Role: Aesop Actor: W. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades Author(s): David Garrick

Song: Mrs Dunstall

Dance: SScots Dance-Master Granier, Miss Granier; Welsh Buffoon-Son and Daughter of David and Winifred apShenkin

750
06 May 1742 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Tradesman under Misfortunes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17410916, but Trapland-Marr; Valentine-W. Giffard; Prue-Miss E. Hippisley; Nurse-Mrs Bishop; Buckram-_; Hornpipe-_.
Cast
Role: Trapland Actor: Marr
Role: Valentine Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Prue Actor: Miss E. Hippisley
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bishop
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Dunstall
Role: Ben Actor: Yates
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Yates
Role: Scandal Actor: Blakes
Role: Tattle Actor: Peterson
Role: Foresight Actor: Julian
Role: Jeremy Actor: Vaughan
Role: Buckram Actor: Crofts
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Performance Comment: As17420419.
Cast
Role: 7420401 but Valet Actor: Yates
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss E. Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lying Valet Author(s): David Garrick