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1226
16 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Orphan Children of the late Mr Farquhar. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Farquhar. Tickets for Roberts, Mrs Moore, and Young Leigh taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: As17291112, but Sylvia-Mrs Mills; Rose-Mrs Roberts.
Cast
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Roberts.
Role: Montezuma Actor: Mills
Role: Odmar Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Guyomar Actor: Williams
Role: Orbellan Actor: Roscoe
Role: Cortez Actor: Wilks
Role: Vasquez Actor: W. Mills
Role: Pizarro Actor: Watson
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Alibech Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Cydaria Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Recruiting Officer Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: The Lover's Opera

Performance Comment: See17290514.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

1227
21 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Wright. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Congreve. Being the last Time of the Company's Acting this Season

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17290310.
Cast
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Horton.
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Mills
Role: Tattle Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Shepard
Role: Foresight Actor: Johnson
Role: Trapland Actor: Norris
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Ben Actor: Miller
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Willis.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17290214, but Pierrot-Rainton.
Cast
Role: Pierrot Actor: Rainton.
Role: Pan Actor: Rainton.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Thurmond
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger
Role: Punch Actor: Burney
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Houghton
Role: Statue Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bawd Actor: Harper
Role: Mephostophilus Actor: Rainton
Role: Death Actor: Ray
Role: Time Actor: Rainton Sr
Role: Usurer Actor: Norris
Role: Shopkeeper and Wife Actor: Hallam, Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Countrymen Actor: Miller, Bridgwater, Oates, Wright
Role: Grand Masque of Heathen Deities Actor:
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Mars Actor: Thurmond
Role: Mercury Actor: Lally
Role: Bacchus Actor: Boval
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Lindar
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Walter.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich

1228
26 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear. N.B. Part of the Company will continue to Act twice a Week

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens

Performance Comment: As17290423.
Cast
Role: Timon Actor: Mills
Role: Alcibiades Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Apemantus Actor: W. Mills
Role: Demetrius Actor: Corey
Role: Poet Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Nicias Actor: Shepard
Role: Phaeax Actor: Harper
Role: Aelius Actor: Johnson
Role: Cleon Actor: Griffin
Role: Isander Actor: Norris
Role: Evandra Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Horton.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Shadwell
Related Work: Timon of Athens Author(s): William ShakespeareRichard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Lover's Opera

Performance Comment: As17290514 (in edition of 1729).
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Oates, Miller, Harper, Griffin, Berry, Ray, Mrs Thurmond, Mrs Cibber, Miss Raftor
Role: Justice Dalton Actor: Harper
Role: Edgar Actor: Oates
Role: Moody Actor: Ray
Role: Varole Actor: Miller
Role: Aminadab Prim Actor: Griffin
Role: Squire Clodpole Actor: Berry
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: End II: Grand Moorish Dance-Essex, others; IV: Spanish Entry-Lally, others; V: Sultana-Miss Robinson Jr; End Afterpiece: Village Dance-Thurmond, Houghton, Rainton, Burney, Mrs Mills, Miss Robinson Sr, Mrs Walter, Miss Price

Related Works
Related Work: Robin Hood Author(s): Moses MendezCharles Burney
Related Work: The Cunning Man Author(s): Charles BurneyJ.J. Rousseau

1229
30 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Author of The Lover's Opera and a Family under Misfortune. N.B. The Company being employ'd in reviving several Plays, &c. are oblig'd to defer Acting till farther Notice

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17290503, but Dorcas-Mrs Roberts.
Cast
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Roberts.
Role: Francisco Actor: Watson
Role: Lovegood Actor: Shepard
Role: Shorthose Actor: Norris
Role: Fountain Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bellamour Actor: W. Mills
Role: Hairbrain Actor: Oates
Role: Lance Actor: Miller
Role: Roger Actor: Harper
Role: Merchant Actor: Corey
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Grace.
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Oldfield.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Afterpiece Title: The Lover's Opera

Performance Comment: As17290514.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Oates, Miller, Harper, Griffin, Berry, Ray, Mrs Thurmond, Mrs Cibber, Miss Raftor
Role: Justice Dalton Actor: Harper
Role: Edgar Actor: Oates
Role: Moody Actor: Ray
Role: Varole Actor: Miller
Role: Aminadab Prim Actor: Griffin
Role: Squire Clodpole Actor: Berry
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17290521, but Shopkeeper and Wife-_; Doctor's Man-_; Countrymen-Miller.
Cast
Role: Countrymen Actor: Miller.
Role: Pierrot Actor: Rainton.
Role: Pan Actor: Rainton.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Thurmond
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger
Role: Punch Actor: Burney
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Houghton
Role: Statue Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bawd Actor: Harper
Role: Mephostophilus Actor: Rainton
Role: Death Actor: Ray
Role: Time Actor: Rainton Sr
Role: Usurer Actor: Norris
Role: Shopkeeper and Wife Actor: Hallam, Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Grand Masque of Heathen Deities Actor:
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Mars Actor: Thurmond
Role: Mercury Actor: Lally
Role: Bacchus Actor: Boval
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Iris Actor: Miss Lindar
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Walter.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): Henry CareyBarton BoothJohn Thurmond
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich

1230
27 October 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Carey, Author of The Contrivances. [An additional song was printed in Universal Spectator, 25 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: As17291007, but Sempronius-_; Portius-_; Marcus-_; Decius-_; Lucius-_.
Cast
Role: Cato Actor: Mills
Role: Juba Actor: Wilks
Role: Sempronius Actor: W. Mills
Role: Syphax Actor: Cibber
Role: Portius Actor: Williams
Role: Marcus Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Decius Actor: Boman
Role: Lucius Actor: Corey
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John OzellFrançois-Michel-Chrétie des Champs

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: Argus-Norris; Rovewell-Charke; Robin-Cibber Jr; Arethusa-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Argus Actor: Norris
Role: Rovewell Actor: Charke
Role: Robin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Arethusa Actor: Miss Raftor.
Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

Song: With Additional Songs-; a Dialogue proper to the Farce-

1231
13 November 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Indian Emperor

Performance Comment: As17291112.
Cast
Role: Montezuma Actor: Mills
Role: Odmar Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Guyomar Actor: Williams
Role: Orbellan Actor: Roscoe
Role: Cortez Actor: Wilks
Role: Vasquez Actor: W. Mills
Role: Pizarro Actor: Watson
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Alibech Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Cydaria Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: The Indian Emperour; or, the Conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Indian Emperour; or, The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards Author(s): John Dryden

Dance:

1232
13 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17291103, but Gipsey-_; Cherry-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Lacy
Role: Gibbet Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Foigard Actor:
Role: Boniface Actor: Hallam
Role: Scrub Actor: Collet
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Gipsey Actor: Mrs Palmer.
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: As17291108

1233
15 November 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of His Royal Highness

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: As17291004.
Cast
Role: Copper Captain Actor: Wilks
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Leon Actor: Mills
Role: Duke Actor: Watson
Role: Juan Actor: W. Mills
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Shepard
Role: Margarita Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Old Woman Actor: Norris.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda

Performance Comment: As17291025.
Cast
Role: Andromeda Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJ.C. Pepusch
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda Author(s): Lewis Theobald
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): Lewis TheobaldCharles DibdinJames Messink
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda: With the Rape of Colombine; or, The Flying Lovers Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn WeaverRoger

1234
19 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17291104, but Polydor-Smith.
Cast
Role: Polydor Actor: Smith.
Role: Castalio Actor: Giffard
Role: Acasto Actor: W. Williams
Role: Polydore Actor: Collet
Role: Chamont Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Chaplain Actor: R. Williams
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Giffard from the Theatre Royal in Dublin, being the first Time of her Appearance on the English Stage.
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

Dance: As17291114

1235
20 November 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aureng-zebe

Performance Comment: As17291119.
Cast
Role: Emperor Actor: Mills
Role: Aurenzebe Actor: Wilks
Role: Morat Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Arimant Actor: W. Mills
Role: Nourmahal Actor: Mrs Potter
Role: Indamora Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Melesinda Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Zayda Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: Aureng Zebe; or, The Great Mogul Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Aureng-Zebe Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Prince of Agra Author(s): John DrydenWilliam Addington

1236
25 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17291124.
Cast
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Clodio Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Hallam
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Manuel Actor: Lacy
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: W. Williams
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Clark.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Dance: new Pastoral Dance: The Shepherd's Holiday-Burney Jr. from dl, his first on this stage, Sandham, Eaton, Mrs Haughton, Miss Sandham, Mrs Mountfort

Performance Comment: from dl, his first on this stage, Sandham, Eaton, Mrs Haughton, Miss Sandham, Mrs Mountfort.

1237
26 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Favourite

Performance Comment: As17291112.
Cast
Role: Essex Actor: Smith
Role: Southampton Actor: W. Williams
Role: Burleigh Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Mynns
Role: Lieutenant Actor: R. Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Rutland Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Dance: As17291125

1238
27 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Performance Comment: As17291120, but Galloon-_; Betty-_.
Cast
Role: Gamester Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dorante Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lovewell Actor: Smith
Role: Marquis of Hazard Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Galloon Actor: Hallam
Role: Cogdie Actor: R. Williams
Role: Hector Actor: Collet
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Favorite Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Mrs Security Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
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

Dance: As17291125

1239
28 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Performance Comment: As17291110, but Leonora-Mrs Mountfort.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Mountfort.
Role: Torrismond Actor: Smith being the first Time of his appearing on this Stage
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Bertran Actor: W. Williams
Role: Raymond Actor: Lacy
Role: Alponso Actor: Mynns
Role: Pedro Actor: R. Williams
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Giffard
Role: Fryar Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Gomez Actor: Collet
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Dance: As17291125

1240
29 November 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tunbridge Walks

Performance Comment: As17291122.
Cast
Role: Maiden Actor: W. Bullock.
Role: Reynard Actor: Giffard
Role: Woodcock Actor: Hallam
Role: Loveworth Actor: W. Williams
Role: Squib Actor: Collett
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Goodfellow Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: Tunbridge-Walks: or, The Yeoman of Kent Author(s): Thomas Baker

Dance: As17291125; Two Pierrots-

1241
02 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Performance Comment: As17291201.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Giffard
Role: Blunt Actor: Smith
Role: Story Actor: Lacy
Role: Day Actor: Penkethman
Role: Obadiah Actor: Burney Sr
Role: Abel Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Bookseller Actor: W. Williams
Role: Teague Actor: Collet
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Kirk being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Related Works
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Committee Author(s): Sir Robert Howard

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday, as17291125; Two Pierrots-Burney Jr, Eaton

1242
04 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17291121, but Duke-Machen; Spinosa-_.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Machen
Role: Jaffier Actor: Smith
Role: Pierre Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Priuli Actor: Mynns
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Williams
Role: Renault Actor: Lacy
Role: Spinosa Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Collet
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Dance: As17291202

1243
05 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17291118, but Trapland-Pearce.
Cast
Role: Trapland Actor: Pearce.
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Penkethman
Role: Tattle Actor: W. Bullock.
Role: Valentine Actor: Giffard
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Foresight Actor: Hallam
Role: Ben Actor: Burney Sr
Role: Jeremy Actor: Collet
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Clark
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Prue Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Dance: As17291202

1244
10 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. [The Duke of Richmond, Duke of Montague, Earl of Albermarle, and several other Noblemen present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: As17291124, but Manuel-_.
Cast
Role: Lewis Actor: Penkethman
Role: Carlos Actor: Giffard
Role: Clodio Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Antonio Actor: Hallam
Role: Charino Actor: Collet
Role: Governor Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Manuel Actor: Lacy
Role: Duart Actor: Smith
Role: Sancho Actor: R. Williams
Role: Monsieur Actor: W. Williams
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Clark.
Related Works
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song: Mrs Mountfort, Miss Thornowets

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday, as17291125

1245
13 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Performance Comment: As17291201.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Giffard
Role: Blunt Actor: Smith
Role: Story Actor: Lacy
Role: Day Actor: Penkethman
Role: Obadiah Actor: Burney Sr
Role: Abel Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Bookseller Actor: W. Williams
Role: Teague Actor: Collet
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Seal
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Kirk being the first Time of her appearing on this Stage.
Related Works
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Committee Author(s): Sir Robert Howard

Song: As17291210

Dance: As17291202

1246
15 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: As17290927.
Cast
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: See17291027.
Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

1247
16 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: As17291107, but Bellmour-Lacy.
Cast
Role: Bellmour Actor: Lacy.
Role: Hastings Actor: Giffard
Role: Gloucester Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Dumont Actor: W. Williams
Role: Bellmore Actor: Collet
Role: Ratcliff Actor: R. Williams
Role: Catesby Actor: Mynns
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Dance: MMoorish Dance, as17291215; Pierrots-Burney Jr, Eaton

1248
17 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17291016, but Mademoiselle-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Role: Sir John Actor: Cibber
Role: Constant Actor: Wilks
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Heartfree Actor: W. Mills
Role: Rake Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bully Actor: Harper
Role: Justice Actor: Shepard
Role: Razor Actor: Miller
Role: Taylor Actor: Griffin
Role: Constable Actor: Norris
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: See17291027.
Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

1249
17 December 1729 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17291215, but Sir Charles-Lacy; Cherry-Mrs Mountfort; Gypsey-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Lacy
Role: Cherry Actor: Mrs Mountfort
Role: Gypsey Actor: Mrs Palmer.
Role: Boniface Actor: Penkethman
Role: Gibbet Actor: W. Bullock
Role: Archer Actor: Giffard
Role: Aimwell Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sullen Actor: Smith
Role: Foigard Actor:
Role: Scrub Actor: Collet
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Purden
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Thomas
Role: Gipsey Actor: Mrs Palmer.
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

Song: As17291210

Dance: T. Burney, Eaton, Sandham, Mrs Thomas, Miss Sandham

Performance Comment: Burney, Eaton, Sandham, Mrs Thomas, Miss Sandham.

1250
19 December 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

Performance Comment: As17290913, but Mrs Foresight-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Mrs Foresight Actor: Mrs Horton.
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Shepard
Role: Valentine Actor: Wilks
Role: Scandal Actor: W. Mills
Role: Tattle Actor: Cibber
Role: Foresight Actor: Johnson
Role: Trapland Actor: Norris
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Ben Actor: Miller
Role: Mrs Frail Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Pure Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Willis.
Related Works
Related Work: Love for Love Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: See17291208.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood