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76
12 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-W. Giffard; Juba-Giffard; Syphax-Rosco; Sempronius-Huddy; Lucius-Barrett; Portius-W. Williams; Marcus-Barden; Decius-R. Williams; Mutineer-Machen; Marcia-Mrs Giffard; Lucia-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Juba Actor: Giffard
Role: Syphax Actor: Rosco
Role: Sempronius Actor: Huddy
Role: Lucius Actor: Barrett
Role: Portius Actor: W. Williams
Role: Marcus Actor: Barden
Role: Decius Actor: R. Williams
Role: Mutineer Actor: Machen
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

77
27 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Smith; Aboan-Giffard; Governor-W. Giffard; Blandford-R. Williams; Stanmore-Bardin; Jack Stanmore-Pearce; Driver-W. Williams; Daniel-Collet; Imoinda-Mrs Giffard; Widow Lackit-Mrs Haughton; Charlot-Mrs Thomas; Lucy-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Smith
Role: Aboan Actor: Giffard
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Blandford Actor: R. Williams
Role: Stanmore Actor: Bardin
Role: Jack Stanmore Actor: Pearce
Role: Driver Actor: W. Williams
Role: Daniel Actor: Collet
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Charlot Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Song:

Dance:

78
01 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Performance Comment: Old Batchelor-W. Giffard; Belmour-Giffard; Bluff-Huddy; Vainlove-Rosco; Sharper-W. Williams; Setter-Collet; Sir Joseph-Bullock; Fondlewife-Penkethman; Belinda-Mrs Giffard; Laetitia-Mrs Haughton; Araminta-Miss Smith; Silvia-Mrs Mountfort; Lucy-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Old Batchelor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Belmour Actor: Giffard
Role: Bluff Actor: Huddy
Role: Vainlove Actor: Rosco
Role: Sharper Actor: W. Williams
Role: Setter Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Bullock
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Penkethman
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Smith
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William CongreveSamuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: All the Parts as usual.
Related Works
Related Work: Flora's Vagaries Author(s): Richard Rhodes
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett

79
05 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Gloster-W. Giffard; Hastings-Giffard; Bellmour-Barden; Dumont-W. Williams; Jane Shore-Mrs Giffard; Alicia-Mrs Haughton.
Cast
Role: Gloster Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Hastings Actor: Giffard
Role: Bellmour Actor: Barden
Role: Dumont Actor: W. Williams
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Dance:

80
21 December 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Pedro-Giffard; Roderigo-Smith; Alphonso-Morgan; Curio-W. Williams; Seberto-Havard; Mad Priest-Bullock; Mad Scholar-Rosco; Mad Englishman-W. Giffard; Mad Welshman-Pearce; Mad Taylor-Huddy; Porter-Collet; Keepers-Bardin, R. Williams; Alinda-Mrs Haughton; Juletta-Mrs Morgan.
Cast
Role: Pedro Actor: Giffard
Role: Roderigo Actor: Smith
Role: Alphonso Actor: Morgan
Role: Curio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Seberto Actor: Havard
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Bullock
Role: Mad Scholar Actor: Rosco
Role: Mad Englishman Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Mad Welshman Actor: Pearce
Role: Mad Taylor Actor: Huddy
Role: Porter Actor: Collet
Role: Keepers Actor: Bardin, R. Williams
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Juletta Actor: Mrs Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pilgrim Author(s): John FletcherJohn Vanbrugh

81
07 January 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17301124, but Acasto-W. Williams; Chamont-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Williams
Role: Chamont Actor: W. Giffard.
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Polydore Actor: Bardin
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Page Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Serena Actor: Miss Smith.
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: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310105.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

82
22 February 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never Acted before. [Author unknown. Apparently not published.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cynick; Or, The Force Of Virtue

Performance Comment: Alexander-W. Giffard; Apelles-Giffard; Diogenes-Huddy; Clytus-Rosco; Hephestion-Havard; Melippus-Bullock; Parmenio-Beaumont; Manes-Morgan; Granicus-Collet; Psyllus-Bardin; Citizens-W. Williams, Pearce; Campaspe-Mrs Giffard; Lais-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Apelles Actor: Giffard
Role: Diogenes Actor: Huddy
Role: Clytus Actor: Rosco
Role: Hephestion Actor: Havard
Role: Melippus Actor: Bullock
Role: Parmenio Actor: Beaumont
Role: Manes Actor: Morgan
Role: Granicus Actor: Collet
Role: Psyllus Actor: Bardin
Role: Citizens Actor: W. Williams, Pearce
Role: Campaspe Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lais Actor: Miss Smith.

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach [Opera]

Related Works
Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

83
13 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Temple Beau

Performance Comment: Temple Beau-Giffard; Sir Avarice-Collet; Sir Harry-Morgan; Veromel-W. Giffard; Valentine-W. Williams; Young Pedant-Bullock; Pincet-Bardin; Lucy-Mrs Giffard; Lady Gravely-Mrs Haughton; Bellaria-Mrs Morgan; Clarissa-Miss Smith.
Cast
Role: Temple Beau Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Avarice Actor: Collet
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Morgan
Role: Veromel Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Valentine Actor: W. Williams
Role: Young Pedant Actor: Bullock
Role: Pincet Actor: Bardin
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Gravely Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Bellaria Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Clarissa Actor: Miss Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Temple Beau; or, The Intriguing Sisters Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Temple Beau Author(s): Henry Fielding

84
22 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Giffard. At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: Lady Dainty-Mrs Giffard; Atall-Giffard; Sir Solomon-Collet; Clerimont-Rosco; Careless-W. Giffard; Strut-W. Williams; Old Wilful-Morgan; Sir Harry-Pearce; Finder-Bullock; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Plomer; Clarinda-Mrs Morgan; Sylvia-Mrs Haughton; Wishwell-Mrs Palmer; Situp-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Atall Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collet
Role: Clerimont Actor: Rosco
Role: Careless Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Strut Actor: W. Williams
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Morgan
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Pearce
Role: Finder Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Situp Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: See17310320.
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

85
25 March 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Rosco. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: As17310212, but Tamerlane-W. Giffard; Prince-W. Williams; Arpasia-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Prince Actor: W. Williams
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Role: Stratocles Actor: Havard
Role: Mirvan Actor: R. Williams
Role: Zama Actor: Pearce
Role: Othello Actor: Giffard
Role: Iago Actor: Rosco, from Drury Lane, being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Cassio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Duke Actor: Barden
Role: Brabantio Actor: Smith
Role: Lodovico Actor: Woodward
Role: Montano Actor: Barret
Role: Gratiano Actor: Machen
Role: Roderigo Actor: Penkethman
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAgostino Piovene
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310105.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Smith.
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

86
05 May 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Master Woodward. It being particularly desired that The Constant Couple should be postpon'd, and The Orphan acted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: Castalio-Smith; Polydor-Bardin; Acasto-W. Williams; Chamont-W. Giffard; Chaplain-R. Williams; Page-Master Woodward; Monimia-Mrs Haughton; Serina-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Castalio Actor: Smith
Role: Polydor Actor: Bardin
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Williams
Role: Chamont Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Page Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Thomas.
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 Tragedy of Tragedies

Performance Comment: Tom Thumb-Master Woodward; With a New Prologue by Master Woodward-Master Woodward.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Woodward
Role: Master Woodward Actor: Master Woodward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding

87
07 May 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Roberts, Boxkeeper

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: See17310406 but Charles-W. Giffard; Cholerick-Morgan; Dismallo-Bullock; Antohio-W. Williams; Charino-Collet; Governor-Huddy; Duart-Smith; Manuel-Havard; Sancho-R. Williams; Monsieur-Bardin; Angelica-Mrs Morgan; Elvira-Mrs Haughton; Louisa-Mrs Plomer; Honoria-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: 7310406 but Charles Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Cholerick Actor: Morgan
Role: Dismallo Actor: Bullock
Role: Antohio Actor: W. Williams
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: Huddy
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Manuel Actor: Havard
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: Bardin
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: See17310429.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Dance: Sandham

Music: II: Welch Harp-a Gentleman for his Diversion; IV: Solo-Ravenscroft

88
17 May 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Moses (Pit Doorkeeper) and Sandford (Wardrobe Keeper)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks

Performance Comment: Reynard-Giffard; Woodcock-W. Giffard; Loveworth-W. Williams; Squib-Morgan; Maiden-Bullock; Hillaria-Mrs Haughton; Belinda-Mrs Morgan; Mrs Goodfellow-Mrs Palmer; Penelope-Mrs Plomer; Lucy-Mrs Thomas.
Cast
Role: Reynard Actor: Giffard
Role: Woodcock Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Loveworth Actor: W. Williams
Role: Squib Actor: Morgan
Role: Maiden Actor: Bullock
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent Author(s): Thomas Baker

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: See17310429.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Song: I: Mad Tom-a Gentleman for his Diversion

Music: V: Welch Harp-a Gentleman for his Diversion

Dance: II: Dutch Skipper-; III: Scaramouch-Smith; V: Scaramouch and Harlequin-

89
01 June 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Morgan. For the Entertainment of a Foreign Prince. With Scenes, Machines, and Habits, proper to the Play

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sophonisba

Performance Comment: As17310521, But Scipio-W. Giffard; Lelius-W. Williams; Trebellius-Havard; Rosalinda-Mrs Morgan; Priestesses of Bellona-Pearce, Master Woodward; Massinissa-Smith; Massina-Mrs Thomas; Menander-Collett; Sophonisba-Mrs Haughton; Merna-Mrs Palmer; Maherbal-Bardin; Bomilcar-R. Williams.
Cast
Role: But Scipio Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Lelius Actor: W. Williams
Role: Trebellius Actor: Havard
Role: Rosalinda Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Priestesses of Bellona Actor: Pearce, Master Woodward
Role: Massinissa Actor: Smith
Role: Massina Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Menander Actor: Collett
Role: Sophonisba Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Merna Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Maherbal Actor: Bardin
Role: Bomilcar Actor: R. Williams.
Role: Hannibal Actor: Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: Sophonisba; or, Hannibal's Overthrow Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Sophonisba Author(s): James Thomson

Song: Singing in Scotch and English-the two Misses Hambleton, who n ever appeared on any Stage before

90
18 August 1731 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. Mainpiece: a New Play of Three Acts. [By Thomas Cooke.] At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Triumphs Of Love And Honour

Performance Comment: Edition of 1731 lists: Aristarchus-W. Mills; Philocles-Wetherilt; Philander-Cibber Jr; Dion-Fielding; Damon-Stoppelaer; Urania-Miss Raftor; Thalia-Mrs Charke; Selena-Miss Oates; Prologue by Sir Robert Henley-W. Mills; Epilogue-Mrs Charke.
Cast
Role: Aristarchus Actor: W. Mills
Role: Philocles Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Philander Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Dion Actor: Fielding
Role: Damon Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Urania Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Thalia Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Selena Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Sir Robert Henley Actor: W. Mills
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Charke.
Related Works
Related Work: The Triumphs of Love and Honour Author(s): Thomas Cooke

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: See17310811.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Music: Select Pieces-

Dance:

91
12 February 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: A new Comedy [By James Miller.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mother-in-law; Or, The Doctor The Disease

Performance Comment: Parts by Johnson, Cibber, Miller, Harper, Griffin, W. Mills, Milward, Shepard, Oates, Winstone, Mrs Heron, Mrs Butler, Mrs Pritchard, Miss Robinson; but edition of 1734 lists: Sir Credulous Hippish-Griffin; Heartwell-Mills Sr; Beaumont-W. Mills; Dr Mummy-Johnson; Dr Diascordium-Miller; Looby Headpiece-Cibber; Galleypot-Harper; Cranny-Sheppard; Joseph-H. Tench; Poet-Oates; Constable-Hallam Sr; Lady Hippish-Mrs Butler; Belina-Mrs Pritchatd; Agnes-Mrs Robinson; Primrose-Mrs Heron. Prologue spoken by Mills Sr Epilogue spoken by Cibber, Griffin, Mrs Heron .
Cast
Role: : Sir Credulous Hippish Actor: Griffin
Role: Heartwell Actor: Mills Sr
Role: Beaumont Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dr Mummy Actor: Johnson
Role: Dr Diascordium Actor: Miller
Role: Looby Headpiece Actor: Cibber
Role: Galleypot Actor: Harper
Role: Cranny Actor: Sheppard
Role: Joseph Actor: H. Tench
Role: Poet Actor: Oates
Role: Constable Actor: Hallam Sr
Role: Lady Hippish Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Belina Actor: Mrs Pritchatd
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Primrose Actor: Mrs Heron. Prologue spoken by Mills Sr Epilogue spoken by Cibber, Griffin, Mrs Heron
Related Works
Related Work: The Mother-in-Law; or, The Doctor the Disease Author(s): James Miller

92
25 November 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By William Duncombe.] 5s., 3s., 2s., 1s. Prompter, 18 Feb.: Accordingly, the Reception it met with, answer'd what the Author might have expected, if parental Fondness had not over-rated it in his Esteem.... The ill Success then this Play met with, gave me as much Satisfaction, as I had already conceived Indignation against the Poet, for having been so servile, as to stoop to translate a Frenchman's Plagiarism

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Junius Brutus

Performance Comment: By Mills, Milward, Cibber, W. Mills, Berry, Mrt Heron; but edition of 1735 lists: Junius Brutus-Mills; Valerius Publicola-Berry; Titus-Milward; Caelius-W. Mills; Messala-Theo. Cibber; Silvius-Winstone; Rufus-Turbutt; Proculus-Woodbourne; Albinus-Hewit; Lucia-Mrs Heron; Hortensia-Mrs Pritchard. Prologue spoken by Milward. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Heron .
Cast
Role: : Junius Brutus Actor: Mills
Role: Valerius Publicola Actor: Berry
Role: Titus Actor: Milward
Role: Caelius Actor: W. Mills
Role: Messala Actor: Theo. Cibber
Role: Silvius Actor: Winstone
Role: Rufus Actor: Turbutt
Role: Proculus Actor: Woodbourne
Role: Albinus Actor: Hewit
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Hortensia Actor: Mrs Pritchard. Prologue spoken by Milward. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Heron
Related Works
Related Work: Lucius Junius Brutus, Father of His Country Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Junius Brutus Author(s): Nathaniel LeeWilliam Duncombe
Related Work: The Patriot, or The Italian Conspiracy Author(s): Nathaniel LeeCharles Gildon

93
13 January 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By George Lillo.] Prompter, 18 Feb.: And, indeed, the Pulpit seems the properest Theatre for such Representations, and the Clergy, the properest Actors in the Religious Drama. This then, of itself, sufficiently justified the Town in its Reception of this Piece

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Christian Hero

Performance Comment: Parts by Quin, Milward, Mills, Cibber, W. Mills, Berry, Winstone, Hewit, Este, Mrs Thurmond, Mrs Butler, Mrs Pritchard; but edition of 1735 lists: Amurath-Quin; Mahomet-W. Mills; Hellena-Mrs Thurmond; Osmyn-Berry; Kister Aga-Hewit; Cleora-Mrs Pritchard; Scanderbeg-Milward; Aranthes-Mills; Althea-Mrs Butler; Amasie-Cibber; Paulinus-Winstone. Prologue spoken by Cibber. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive .
Cast
Role: : Amurath Actor: Quin
Role: Mahomet Actor: W. Mills
Role: Hellena Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Osmyn Actor: Berry
Role: Kister Aga Actor: Hewit
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Scanderbeg Actor: Milward
Role: Aranthes Actor: Mills
Role: Althea Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Amasie Actor: Cibber
Role: Paulinus Actor: Winstone. Prologue spoken by Cibber. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: The Christian Hero Author(s): George Lillo

94
20 February 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By Mr Connolly.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Connoisseur; Or, Every Man In His Folly

Performance Comment: Parts by Quin, Cibber, Griffin, W. Mills, Mecklin, Salway, Mrs Clive, Miss Holliday, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Cross; but edition of 1736 lists: Lord Constant-Quin; Lord Modely-Cibber; Sir Godfrey Trinket-Griffin; Sir Harry Gaylove-W. Mills; Cheatly-Mechlin; Signior Bagatelli-Salway; Tom-Turbutt; William-Cross; Flavia-Mrs Clive; Araminta-Miss Holiday; Mrs Freelove-Mrs Pritchard; Lucy-Mrs Cross. Prologue written by Aaron Hill and spoken by Quin. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive .
Cast
Role: : Lord Constant Actor: Quin
Role: Lord Modely Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Godfrey Trinket Actor: Griffin
Role: Sir Harry Gaylove Actor: W. Mills
Role: Cheatly Actor: Mechlin
Role: Signior Bagatelli Actor: Salway
Role: Tom Actor: Turbutt
Role: William Actor: Cross
Role: Flavia Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Araminta Actor: Miss Holiday
Role: Mrs Freelove Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cross. Prologue written by Aaron Hill and spoken by Quin. Epilogue spoken by Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: The Connoisseur; or, Every Man in his Folly Author(s): Mr. Conolly
Related Work: The Two Connoisseurs Author(s): William Hayley

95
21 February 1737 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never Acted before. [By John Hewitt.] Preface to edition of 1737: This Comedy made it's Appearance under many Disadvantages:...It was read for the first Time to the Performers, Tuesday the 15th, and acted Monday the 21st. Mrs Giffard, who had been Ill the Whole Season, undertook the Character of Lady Betty Manly, but finding herself indisposed, returned the Part on Thursday Evening. It was then given to Mrs Hamilton, who on Saturday about one in the Afternoon declared she could not do it unless it was cut, which the Nature of that Part not admitting, there was a Necessity to ask the Favour of Miss Hughes to undertake it, who with a great deal of good Nature, studied and played it perfect, tho' at so short a Warning

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Tutor For The Beaus; Or, Love In A Labyrinth

Performance Comment: Parts by Johnson, Wright, Bardin, W. Giffard, Penkethman, Rosco, Woodward, Lyon, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Marshall, Miss Hughes, Mrs M. Giffard, Miss Tollett, Miss Jones; but edition of 1737 lists: Lord Modely-Bardin; Lord Manly-Rosco; Sir Charles Freelove-Johnson; Belville-Wright; Heartly-W. Giffard; Young Manly-Woodward; Blunt-Lyon; Tom-Penkethman; Lady Betty Manly-Miss Hughes; Lady Worthy-Mrs Marshal; Harriot-Mrs Roberts; Finesse-Miss Tollett; Plaitwell-Miss Jones; Pinup-Mrs M. Giffard; Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Lord Modely Actor: Bardin
Role: Lord Manly Actor: Rosco
Role: Sir Charles Freelove Actor: Johnson
Role: Belville Actor: Wright
Role: Heartly Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Young Manly Actor: Woodward
Role: Blunt Actor: Lyon
Role: Tom Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Betty Manly Actor: Miss Hughes
Role: Lady Worthy Actor: Mrs Marshal
Role: Harriot Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Finesse Actor: Miss Tollett
Role: Plaitwell Actor: Miss Jones
Role: Pinup Actor: Mrs M. Giffard
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: A Tutor for the Beaus; or, Love in a Labyrinth Author(s): John Hewitt

Afterpiece Title: Hymen's Triumph

Performance Comment: As17370214.
Cast
Role: Cupid Actor: Master Hamilton
Role: Sylvania Actor: Haughton
Role: Sylvans Actor: Vallois, Delegarde, LeSac, H. Fayting
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun Jr
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Father to Colombine Actor: Norris
Role: Mr Ashley Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dr Fleet Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Clerk Actor: Snow
Role: Drawer Actor: Edward
Role: Lookout Actor: Miss Wilson
Role: High Priest Actor: Stitchbury
Role: Priests Actor: Kelly, Nichols, Richardson
Role: Priestesses Actor: Mrs Chambers, Miss James, Miss Wilson
Role: Silvio Actor: Yates
Role: His Man Actor: Penkethman
Role: with a Grand Ballet Actor: Haughton, Mlle Roland
Role: Followers Actor: Vallois, Delagarde, LeSac, H. Fayting, Mrs Bullock, Mrs Woodward, Miss Oates, Miss Gerrard.
Related Works
Related Work: Hymen's Triumph; or, Trick Upon Trick Author(s): Richard Jones

96
01 March 1737 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: In Imitation of Shakespear [By William Havard]. The Characters Dress'd After the Manner of the Time

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Charles The First; An Historical Play

Performance Comment: Edition of 1737 lists: King Charles-Giffard; Duke of York-Master Giffard; Duke of Gloucester-Master W. Hamilton; Bishop Juxon-Havard; Duke of Richmond-Bardin; Marquis of Lindsey-Richardson; Oliver Cromwell-Wright; Fairfax-Johnson; Bardshaw-Rosco; Ireton-W. Giffard; Colonel Tomlinson-Hamilton; Queen-Mrs Giffard; Princess Elizabeth-Miss Norris; Lady Fairfax-Mrs Roberts; Prologue-Giffard; Epilogue-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: King Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Giffard
Role: Duke of Gloucester Actor: Master W. Hamilton
Role: Bishop Juxon Actor: Havard
Role: Duke of Richmond Actor: Bardin
Role: Marquis of Lindsey Actor: Richardson
Role: Oliver Cromwell Actor: Wright
Role: Fairfax Actor: Johnson
Role: Bardshaw Actor: Rosco
Role: Ireton Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Colonel Tomlinson Actor: Hamilton
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Norris
Role: Lady Fairfax Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Prologue Actor: Giffard
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: An Historical Play Author(s): William Havard

97
01 August 1738 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Never Acted before. [By George Lillo.] Alter'd from Pericles Prince of Tyre. By the Author of George Barnwell

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Marina

Performance Comment: Principal parts-Stephens, Hallam, Boman, Stevens, Penkethman, W. Hallam, Stoppelaer, Dove, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Marshall; but edition of 1738 lists: Pericles-Stephens; Lysimachus-Hallam; Escanes-Shelton; Leonine-Stevens; Valdes-Boman; Bolt-Penkethman; Thaisa-Mrs Marshall; Philoten-Mrs Hamilton; Marina-Mrs Vincent; Mother Coupler-W. Hallam; Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Principal parts Actor: Stephens, Hallam, Boman, Stevens, Penkethman, W. Hallam, Stoppelaer, Dove, Mrs Vincent, Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Marshall
Role: Pericles Actor: Stephens
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hallam
Role: Escanes Actor: Shelton
Role: Leonine Actor: Stevens
Role: Valdes Actor: Boman
Role: Bolt Actor: Penkethman
Role: Thaisa Actor: Mrs Marshall
Role: Philoten Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Marina Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mother Coupler Actor: W. Hallam
Role: Prologue Actor:
Role: Epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Marina Author(s): William ShakespeareGeorge Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Countess

Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Countess Author(s): John Breval

98
04 November 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-Giffard; Bajazet-Marshall; Moneses-W. Giffard; Axalla-Peterson; Omar-Paget; Dervise-Blakes; Stratocles-Clough; Tanais-Crofts; Zama-Pattenden; Haly-Naylor; Selima-Mrs E. Giffard; Arpasia-Mrs Giffard; With the usual Prologue-W. Giffard.
Cast
Role: Tamerlane Actor: Giffard
Role: Bajazet Actor: Marshall
Role: Moneses Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Axalla Actor: Peterson
Role: Omar Actor: Paget
Role: Dervise Actor: Blakes
Role: Stratocles Actor: Clough
Role: Tanais Actor: Crofts
Role: Zama Actor: Pattenden
Role: Haly Actor: Naylor
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs E. Giffard
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: With the usual Prologue Actor: W. Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Tamerlane the Great Author(s): Charles Saunders
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Francesco GaspariniAgostino Piovene
Related Work: Tamerlane Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performance Comment: Sapscull-Yates; Gaylove-Hemskirk; Arbella-Mrs Dunstall; Combrush-Mrs Bishop.
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

99
14 January 1743 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Never acted before [author unknown]. Lear deferr'd by Indisposition of a principal Performer

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Bickerstaff's Unburied Dead

Performance Comment: Bickerstaff-W. Giffard; Seizecorps-Dunstall; Coquette-Mrs Dunstall; Pacolet-Mozeen; Beau-Bulkeley; Virtuoso-Bulkeley; Lover-Freeman; Fop-Peterson; Lawyer-Dighton; Cit-Clough; Quickanddead-Hemskirk; Plumehearse-Dove; Dismal-Julian; Town Lady-Mrs Bambridge; Prologue-W. Giffard; Epilogue-Julian [from edition of 1743].from edition of 1743].
Cast
Role: Bickerstaff Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Seizecorps Actor: Dunstall
Role: Coquette Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Pacolet Actor: Mozeen
Role: Beau Actor: Bulkeley
Role: Virtuoso Actor: Bulkeley
Role: Lover Actor: Freeman
Role: Fop Actor: Peterson
Role: Lawyer Actor: Dighton
Role: Cit Actor: Clough
Role: Quickanddead Actor: Hemskirk
Role: Plumehearse Actor: Dove
Role: Dismal Actor: Julian
Role: Town Lady Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Prologue Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Epilogue Actor: Julian

Afterpiece Title: Richard III

Performance Comment: As17421227.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rosoman
Role: Father Actor: Julian
Role: Beau Actor: Peterson
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Peasants Actor: Carney, Mlle Roland, Lapierre, Pelling, Granier, Miss Story, the Misses Scotts
Role: Dwarf spirits Actor: two Masters Granier, Miss Naylor
Role: Clown Actor: Dove
Role: Concluding with a Representation of three Automati Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber
Related Work: Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The English Princess; or, The Death of Richard III Author(s): John Caryll

100
21 November 1768 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Benefit for Author of Padlock--"who was author of Love in a Village and Maid of the Mill" (playbill) [i.e., Isaac Bickerstaffe]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband; Or, A Journey To London

Performance Comment: Lord Townly-Barry; Manly-Packer; Basset-Dodd; Sir Francis-Love; Moody-Burton; Squire Richard-W. Palmer; Poundage-Castle; Lady Grace-Mrs W. Barry; Mrs Motherly-Mrs Cross; Trusty-Mrs Johnston; Myrtilla-Mrs Hippisley; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Hopkins; Miss Jenny-Miss Pope; Lady Townly-Mrs Barry.
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Barry
Role: Manly Actor: Packer
Role: Basset Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Love
Role: Moody Actor: Burton
Role: Squire Richard Actor: W. Palmer
Role: Poundage Actor: Castle
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs W. Barry
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Hippisley
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Jenny Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Barry.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): Colley CibberJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: As17681103.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Arne.
Role: Mungo Actor: Dibdin
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Dorman
Role: Scholars Actor: Fawcett, J. Burton
Role: suggested Mungo Actor: Moody.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Dance: II: Turkish Dance-Dagueville, Sga Vidini