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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 Lovers 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): John ThurmondBarton BoothHenry Carey
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: An Impromptu Revel Masque; On the Joyous Occasion of the Royal Nuptials Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Comickal Masque of Pyramus and Thisbe Author(s): Richard Leveridge
Related Work: The Subjects of Joy for the Kings Restoration Cheerfully made Known in a Sacred Masque Author(s): Anthony Sadler
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: Love in Several Masques Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Harlot's Progress; or, The Ridotto Al' Fresco: With a Grand Masque call'd, The Judgment of Paris; or, The Triumph of Beauty Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: Alfred, a Masque Author(s): James ThomsonDavid Mallet
Related Work: Love's Mistress; or, the Queen's Masque Author(s): Thomas Heywood

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: Timon of Athens Author(s): Richard Cumberland
Related Work: The History of Timon of Athens, the Man-Hater Author(s): Thomas Shadwell

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers 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

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 Dye 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 Lovers 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): John ThurmondBarton BoothHenry Carey
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: An Impromptu Revel Masque; On the Joyous Occasion of the Royal Nuptials Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Comickal Masque of Pyramus and Thisbe Author(s): Richard Leveridge
Related Work: The Subjects of Joy for the Kings Restoration Cheerfully made Known in a Sacred Masque Author(s): Anthony Sadler
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: Love in Several Masques Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Harlot's Progress; or, The Ridotto Al' Fresco: With a Grand Masque call'd, The Judgment of Paris; or, The Triumph of Beauty Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: Alfred, a Masque Author(s): James ThomsonDavid Mallet
Related Work: Love's Mistress; or, the Queen's Masque Author(s): Thomas Heywood

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): Joseph Addison
Related Work: Catone in Utica Author(s): Pietro Metastasio

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: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: More Ways than One Author(s): Hannah Cowley

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: La Strataggemma; or, the Stratagem Author(s): Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
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 Author(s): Lewis TheobaldGeorge Downing
Related Work: The Medley; or, Harlequin At-All Author(s): James MessinkCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Shipwreck; or, Perseus and Andromeda Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Weaver
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda: With the Rape of Colombine; or, The Flying Lovers Author(s): Roger
Related Work: Perseus and Andromeda; or, The Spaniard Outwitted Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJohn Galliard

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 Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy

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: Marforio, being a Comi-Tragical Farce, called The Critick of Taste; or, A Tale of a Tub, with Characters of Singlewit, Drawcansir, Modern, Drapper, Buskin, Propter, the Great Mogul, Dunceada, Prince Prettyman, Common Sense, the Embryo of Common Sense, Lorg Haranguewell, Falarini, Signior Tweedledum, Signior Tweedledee, Prologues, Senators, Patriots, Courtiers, Fidlers, Eunucks, Gentleman Usher, Ghosts, and Chorus of Ghosts Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Prince of Agra Author(s): William 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
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Henry JonesColley Cibber

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 Gamester Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): David Garrick

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 Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman 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 Preservd

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): John 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 Author(s): Sir Robert Howard
Related Work: The Committee; or, The Faithful Irishman 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: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: More Ways than One Author(s): Hannah Cowley

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 Provokd 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: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: More Ways than One Author(s): Hannah Cowley

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: La Strataggemma; or, the Stratagem Author(s): Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
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