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176
04 January 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar

Performance Comment: As17271003, but Decius-Bridgwater; Messala-W. Mills; Caska-Corey; With the Coronation Scene-.
Cast
Role: Decius Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Messala Actor: W. Mills
Role: Caska Actor: Corey
Role: With the Coronation Scene Actor: .
Role: Julius Caesar Actor: Williams
Role: Brutus Actor: Booth
Role: Cassius Actor: Mills
Role: Antony Actor: Wilks
Role: Octavius Caesar Actor: Watson
Role: Citizens Actor: Johnson, Miller, Harper, Norris
Role: Calphurnia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Related Works
Related Work: Julius Caesar Author(s): William Shakespeare

177
26 February 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral

Performance Comment: As17271020, but Cabinet-W. Mills; With the Coronation Scene-.
Cast
Role: Cabinet Actor: W. Mills
Role: With the Coronation Scene Actor: .
Role: Brumpton Actor: Williams
Role: Hardy Actor: Cibber
Role: Campley Actor: Wilks
Role: Trusty Actor: Mills
Role: Sable Actor: Johnson
Role: Puzzle Actor: Shepard
Role: Trim Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Charlot Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Mlle D'Epingle Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Mrs Fardingale Actor: Norris
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Harper.
Related Works
Related Work: The Funeral, or, Grief a la Mode Author(s): Richard Steele

178
09 March 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Performance Comment: Subtle-Cibber; Face-Mills; Sir Epicure-Harper; Surly-W. Mills; Dapper-Cibber Jr; Abel Drugger-Miller; Lovewit-Shepard; Tribulation-Griffin; Ananias-Johnson; Kastril-Bridgwater; Doll-Mrs Wetherilt; Dame Pliant-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Subtle Actor: Cibber
Role: Face Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Harper
Role: Surly Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dapper Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Abel Drugger Actor: Miller
Role: Lovewit Actor: Shepard
Role: Tribulation Actor: Griffin
Role: Ananias Actor: Johnson
Role: Kastril Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Doll Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Dame Pliant Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: The Alchymist Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: See17271006.
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

179
25 March 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Horton. At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17271109, but Heartfree-W. Mills; Lady Fanciful-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Heartfree Actor: W. Mills
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Horton.
Role: Sir John Actor: Cibber
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Constant Actor: Wilks
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Rake Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Bully Actor: Harper
Role: Justice Actor: Shepard
Role: Taylor Actor: Griffin
Role: Razor Actor: Miller
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Brett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Dance: Mrs Booth, Thurmond, Mrs Mills, Miss Robinson Jr

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

180
13 April 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mithridates, King Of Pontus

Performance Comment: Mithridates-Mills; Ziphares-Wilks; Pharnaces-Bridgwater; Aquilius-Williams; Archilaus-Boman; Pelopidas-W. Mills; Androvar-Cory; Semandra-Mrs Oldfield; Monimia-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Mithridates Actor: Mills
Role: Ziphares Actor: Wilks
Role: Pharnaces Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Aquilius Actor: Williams
Role: Archilaus Actor: Boman
Role: Pelopidas Actor: W. Mills
Role: Androvar Actor: Cory
Role: Semandra Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: Mithridates, King of Pontus Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Mithridate Author(s): Racine
Related Work: Mithridates Author(s): Gavardo da Gavardo

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Happy and Poor Pierrot Married

Performance Comment: See17280409.

181
20 May 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Baker. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: As it was alter'd by his Grace the Duke of Buckingham

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Chances

Performance Comment: John-Wilks; Antonio-Miller; Frederick-Mills; Duke-Bridgwater; Petruchio-W. Mills; Peter-Harper; Anthony-Norris; Landlady-Mrs Willis; Mother-Mrs Moore; 1st Constantia-Mrs Cibber; 2d Constantia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: John Actor: Wilks
Role: Antonio Actor: Miller
Role: Frederick Actor: Mills
Role: Duke Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Petruchio Actor: W. Mills
Role: Peter Actor: Harper
Role: Anthony Actor: Norris
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Mother Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: 1st Constantia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: 2d Constantia Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lucky Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Chances Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Luckey Chance; or, An Alderman's Bargain Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: (by Dby Desire) The Strollers

Performance Comment: As17280517, but Mrs Buskin-Mrs Shirburn.
Cast
Role: Mrs Buskin Actor: Mrs Shirburn.
Role: Old Hob Actor: Harper.
Role: Hob Actor: Miller.
Role: Bindover Actor: Griffin
Role: Carbine Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Buskin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Spangle Actor: Corey
Role: Macahone Actor: Miller
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Betty Kimbow Actor: Harper
Role: Fidelia Actor: Miss Lindar.
Role: Countrymen Actor: reduced to Miller
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson
Role: Harlequin Actor: Clark
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger
Role: Punch Actor: Burney
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Haughton
Role: Statue Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bawd Actor: Harper
Role: Mephostophilus Actor: Young Rainton
Role: Death Actor: Ray
Role: Time Actor: Rainton
Role: Usurer Actor: Norris
Role: Shopkeeper and Wife Actor: Hallam, Mrs Haughton
Role: Doctor's Man Actor: Peplow
Role: Mars Actor: Thurmond
Role: Mercury Actor: Lally
Role: Bacchus Actor: Boval
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Iris Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Walter.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Happy

Performance Comment: See17280319 but Pierrot-Roger; Colombine's Father-Cibber Jr; Harlequin-Clark; Cupid-Miss Robinson Jr; Colombine-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: 7280319 but Pierrot Actor: Roger
Role: Colombine's Father Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Harlequin Actor: Clark
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Robinson Jr
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Happy and Poor Pierot Married Author(s): Roger

182
12 September 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love For Love

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

Dance: Lally, Essex, Boval, Rainton, Mrs Booth, Mrs Mills, Mrs Walter, Miss Robinson; particularly Myrtillo-

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

183
19 September 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oroonoko

Performance Comment: Oroonoko-Elrington; Aboan-Mills; Imoinda-Mrs Thurmond; Governor-Bridgwater; Blandford-Williams; Stanmore-W. Mills; Driver-Johnson; Daniel-Cibber Jr; Widow Lackit-Mrs Wetherilt; Charlotte-Mrs Mills; Lucy-Mrs Cibber.
Cast
Role: Oroonoko Actor: Elrington
Role: Aboan Actor: Mills
Role: Imoinda Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Governor Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Blandford Actor: Williams
Role: Stanmore Actor: W. Mills
Role: Driver Actor: Johnson
Role: Daniel Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Widow Lackit Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: Oroonoko Author(s): Thomas Southerne
Related Work: The Royal Slave Author(s): Thomas SoutherneFrancis Gentleman

Dance: Essex, Lally, Haughton, Rainton, Burney, Miss Robinson; particularly Tambour Dance of Moors-

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: Robin Hood Author(s): Moses MendezCharles Burney
Related Work: The Cunning Man Author(s): Charles BurneyJ.J. Rousseau
Related Work: The Wedding Author(s): Essex Hawker

184
21 September 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. [For a discussion of Elrington's acting, see Daily Journal, 21 Sept.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Wilks; Queen-Mrs Porter; King-W. Mills; Ghost-Bridgwater; Horatio-Mills; Polonius-Griffin; Laertes-Williams; Fop-Cibber Jr; Gravediggers-Johnson, Ray; Ophelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Ghost Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Johnson, Ray
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Apostolo ZenoFrancesco GaspariniPietro Pariati

185
03 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Performance Comment: Careless-Wilks; Ruth-Mrs Oldfield; Blunt-Mills; Story-W. Mills; Day-Griffin; Abel-Cibber Jr; Bookseller-Norris; Arabella-Mrs Horton; Mrs Day-Mrs Wetherilt; Mrs Chat-Mrs Shireburn; Obadiah-Johnson; Teague-Miller.
Cast
Role: Careless Actor: Wilks
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Blunt Actor: Mills
Role: Story Actor: W. Mills
Role: Day Actor: Griffin
Role: Abel Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bookseller Actor: Norris
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Obadiah Actor: Johnson
Role: Teague Actor: Miller.
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: As17280917

186
08 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: Orestes-Elrington; Pyrrhus-Williams; Phaenix-Boman; Pylades-W. Mills; Andromache-Mrs Oldfield; Hermione-Mrs Porter; Cephisa-Mrs Heron; Cleone-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Orestes Actor: Elrington
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Williams
Role: Phaenix Actor: Boman
Role: Pylades Actor: W. Mills
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Cleone Actor: Mrs Butler.
Related Works
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips

187
10 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

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

Music: Between Acts: Select Pieces-

Dance: Roger, Lally, Essex, Boval, Haughton, Burney, Mrs Booth, Mrs Mills, Mrs Walter, Miss Robinson; Le Badinage Champetre-; A new Ethiopian Dance-Essex, Miss Robinson

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: Sir Roger de Coverly; or, The Merry Christmas Author(s): Joseph Dorman
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): A.A. ScotsAllan Ramsay
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Allan Ramsay
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: Robin Hood Author(s): Moses MendezCharles Burney
Related Work: The Cunning Man Author(s): Charles BurneyJ.J. Rousseau
Related Work: The History of Henry the Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mustapha, the Son of Solyman the Magnificent Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mustapha Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry V Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: The Black Prince Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry The Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Tryphon Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Guzman Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: The General Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mr Anthony Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Zoroastres Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Herod the Great Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery

188
17 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple

Performance Comment: Sir Harry-Wilks; Lady Lurewell-Mrs Oldfield; Angelica-Mrs Booth; Standard-Mills; Smugler-Johnson; Beau Clincher-Miller; Young Clincher-Oates; Vizard-W. Mills; Dicky-Norris; Lady Darling-Mrs Moore; Parly-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Wilks
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Standard Actor: Mills
Role: Smugler Actor: Johnson
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: Miller
Role: Young Clincher Actor: Oates
Role: Vizard Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dicky Actor: Norris
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Moore
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Dance: Mrs Booth, Miss Robinson

189
28 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Mr Congreve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way Of The World

Performance Comment: Mirabel-Wilks; Millamant-Mrs Oldfield; Fainall-W. Mills; Petulant-Boman; Witwoud-Cibber; Sir Wilful-Harper; Waitwell-Shepard; Mrs Marwood-Mrs Porter; Mrs Fainall-Mrs Horton; Lady Wishfort-Mrs Mills; Foible-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Mirabel Actor: Wilks
Role: Millamant Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Fainall Actor: W. Mills
Role: Petulant Actor: Boman
Role: Witwoud Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Wilful Actor: Harper
Role: Waitwell Actor: Shepard
Role: Mrs Marwood Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Mrs Fainall Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Lady Wishfort Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Foible Actor: Mrs Shireburn.
Related Works
Related Work: The Way of the World Author(s): William Congreve

Dance:

190
02 November 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Maid's Tragedy

Performance Comment: Melantius-Elrington; Amintor-Wilks; Evadne-Mrs Porter; Aspatia-Mrs Thurmond; King-W. Mills; Lysippus-Bridgwater; Diphilus-Watson; Calianax-Griffin.
Cast
Role: Melantius Actor: Elrington
Role: Amintor Actor: Wilks
Role: Evadne Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Aspatia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Lysippus Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Diphilus Actor: Watson
Role: Calianax Actor: Griffin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Maid's Tragedy Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont
Related Work: The Maid's Tragedy Altered Author(s): Edmund Waller

191
08 November 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

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

Dance: Roger, Mrs Mills, Essex, Miss Robinson, Master Lally, Miss Brett; particularly The Pieraite-

Related Works
Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: Sir Roger de Coverly; or, The Merry Christmas Author(s): Joseph Dorman
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): A.A. ScotsAllan Ramsay
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Allan Ramsay
Related Work: The Earl of Essex Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Jones
Related Work: The Fall of the Earl of Essex Author(s): James Ralph
Related Work: The History of Henry the Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mustapha, the Son of Solyman the Magnificent Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mustapha Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry V Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: The Black Prince Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Henry The Fifth Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Tryphon Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Guzman Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: The General Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Mr Anthony Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Zoroastres Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Herod the Great Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Altemira Author(s): Roger Boyle, Earl of Orrery
Related Work: Cephalus and Procris: With The Mistakes Author(s): Henry CareyRoger

192
09 November 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Elrington. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Antony-Elrington; Ventidius-Mills; Clepatra-Mrs Oldfield; Octavia-Mrs Porter; Dolabella-Williams; Alexas-W. Mills.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Elrington
Role: Ventidius Actor: Mills
Role: Clepatra Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Dolabella Actor: Williams
Role: Alexas Actor: W. Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: All for Love; or, The World Well Lost Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dryden
Related Work: Love at a Venture; or, The Rake Reclaim'd Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): John FletcherFrancis BeaumontElkanah Settle
Related Work: The Bondman: or, Love and Liberty Author(s): Philip Massinger
Related Work: Love Betray'd; or, The Agreable Disapointment Author(s): William ShakespeareWilliam Burnaby
Related Work: Love Tricks; or, The School of Compliments Author(s): James Shirley
Related Work: Secret Love; or, The Maiden Queen Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: An Evening's Love; or, The Mock Astrologer Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The Comical Revenge; or, Love in a Tub Author(s): Sir George Etherege
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: Love for Money; or, The Boarding School Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Love Makes A Man: or, The Fop's Fortune Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Love's Victim: or, the Queen of Wales Author(s): Charles Gildon
Related Work: Love at a Loss, or, Most Votes Carry It Author(s): Catharine Trotter
Related Work: The Quacks, or, Love's the Physician Author(s): Owen MacSwiney
Related Work: The British Enchanters: or, No Magick like Love Author(s): John EcclesWilliam Corbett
Related Work: Abra-Mule: or, Love and Empire Author(s): Joseph Trapp
Related Work: Love the Leveller: or, The Pretty Purchase Author(s): G.B.George Bowes
Related Work: The Temple of Love Author(s): Guiseppe SaggoineWilliam Davenant
Related Work: Twelfth Night Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance:

193
02 January 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: With all the Original Songs and Dances, and several new Decorations. [Prince Frederick and Princess Amelia present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest; Or, The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Mills; Ferdinand-Wilks; Antonio-W. Mills; Gonzalo-Oates; Alonzo-Roberts; Hippolito-Mrs Cibber; Stephano-Shepard; Mustacho-Harper; Trincalo-Miller; Ventoso-Norris; Miranda-Mrs Booth; Dorinda-Miss Raftor; Ariel-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: Prospero Actor: Mills
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Wilks
Role: Antonio Actor: W. Mills
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Oates
Role: Alonzo Actor: Roberts
Role: Hippolito Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Stephano Actor: Shepard
Role: Mustacho Actor: Harper
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Ventoso Actor: Norris
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

194
11 April 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Harper. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Viiith

Performance Comment: As17280928, but Buckingham-Bridgwater; Norfolk-W. Mills; Suffolk-Boman; Surrey-Williams; Sands-Miller; Anna Bullen-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Buckingham Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Norfolk Actor: W. Mills
Role: Suffolk Actor: Boman
Role: Surrey Actor: Williams
Role: Sands Actor: Miller
Role: Anna Bullen Actor: Mrs Horton.
Role: King Henry Actor: Harper
Role: Wolsey Actor: Cibber
Role: Cranmer Actor: Mills
Role: Gardiner Actor: Johnson
Role: Queen Katherine Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: With the Coronation Scene Actor: .

Afterpiece Title: The Strolers

Related Works
Related Work: The Strolers Author(s): John Breval

195
23 April 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Shepard and Rainton, the Dancer. Alter'd from Shakespear. With all the proper Decorations

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens; Or, The Man-hater

Performance Comment: Timon-Mills; Alcibiades-Bridgwater; Apemantus-W. Mills; Demetrius-Corey; Poet-Cibber Jr; Nicias-Shepard; Phaeax-Harper; Aelius-Johnson; Cleon-Griffin; Isander-Norris; Evandra-Mrs Thurmond; Melissa-Mrs Horton.
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
Related Work: Arlequin Misanthrope; or, Harlequin a Man-Hater Author(s): de Barante

Music: In II: Masque with Grand Dance of Moors-Rainton, others; music by Corelli-

Dance: III: The Gondolier and Courtezan-Master Lally, Miss Brett; IV: Polonese-Rainton, Miss Robinson; V: A new French Peasant-Rainton, Miss Robinson

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03 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Butler

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Wit Without Money

Performance Comment: As17281125, but Francisco-Watson; Lovegood-Shepard; Shorthose-Norris; Fountain-Cibber Jr; Bellamour-W. Mills; Hairbrain-Oates; Lance-Miller; Roger-Harper; Merchant-Corey; Isabella-Mrs Porter; Lucy-Mrs Grace.
Cast
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: Wit Without Money Author(s): John FletcherFrancis Beaumont

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: As17290419 but Timothy-Miller; Sir Roger-Griffin; Filbert-Johnson; Sergeant-Norris; With the usual Song-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Timothy Actor: Miller
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Griffin
Role: Filbert Actor: Johnson
Role: Sergeant Actor: Norris
Role: With the usual Song Actor: Miss Raftor.
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

197
06 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Boman and Mrs Walter. By Command of his Royal Highness. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17281206, but King-Boman; Macduff-Wilks; Banquo-Bridgwater; Malcolm-W. Mills; Lenox-Cibber Jr; Seyton-Corey; Hecate-Johnson; Witches-Shepard, Norris, Griffin; Lady Macduff-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Boman
Role: Macduff Actor: Wilks
Role: Banquo Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Malcolm Actor: W. Mills
Role: Lenox Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Seyton Actor: Corey
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Shepard, Norris, Griffin
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Horton.
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Porter.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: See17290503.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

198
07 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Shireburn and Miss Brett. Mainpiece: Alter'd from Shakespear by Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Ivth, Part Ii

Performance Comment: As17281018, but King-Mills; Prince of Wales-Wilks; Lancaster-W. Mills; Westmoreland-Bridgwater; Justice-Boman; York-Roberts; Canterbury-Corey; Hastings-Watson; Falstaff-Harper; Poins-Oates; Bardolph-Shepard; Feeble-Griffin; Hostess Quickly-Mrs Wetherilt; Doll-Mrs Shireburn; Falstaff's Boy-Miss Brett; Pistol-Cibber Jr; Silence-Miller.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wilks
Role: Lancaster Actor: W. Mills
Role: Westmoreland Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Justice Actor: Boman
Role: York Actor: Roberts
Role: Canterbury Actor: Corey
Role: Hastings Actor: Watson
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Poins Actor: Oates
Role: Bardolph Actor: Shepard
Role: Feeble Actor: Griffin
Role: Hostess Quickly Actor: Mrs Wetherilt
Role: Doll Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Falstaff's Boy Actor: Miss Brett
Role: Pistol Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Silence Actor: Miller.
Role: King Henry Actor: Elrington
Role: Shallow Actor: Cibber.
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Betterton
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Rover, Part II Author(s): Aphra Behn
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem by Titus Vespasian, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Destruction of Jerusalem, Part II Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: Aesop, Part II Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Conquest of Granada by the Spaniards, Part II Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Thomas D'UrfeyFrederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Strolers

Performance Comment: Buskin-Cibber Jr; Betty Kimbow-Harper; Carbine-Bridgwater; Spangle-Corey; Truncheon-Fielding; Jeremy-Oates; Fidelia-Mrs Shireburn; Mrs Buskin-Mrs Willis; Justice Bindover-Griffin; Macahone-Miller.
Cast
Role: Buskin Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Betty Kimbow Actor: Harper
Role: Carbine Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Spangle Actor: Corey
Role: Truncheon Actor: Fielding
Role: Jeremy Actor: Oates
Role: Fidelia Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Mrs Buskin Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Justice Bindover Actor: Griffin
Role: Macahone Actor: Miller.
Related Works
Related Work: The Strolers Author(s): John Breval

Dance: Miss Brett; Gondolier and Courtezan-Master Lally, Miss Brett

199
09 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Jones, Numberer; and Taylor, Boxkeeper

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fatal Marriage

Performance Comment: As17290224, but Biron-W. Mills; Victoria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Biron Actor: W. Mills
Role: Victoria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Villeroy Actor: Mills
Role: Baldwin Actor: Bowman
Role: Carlos Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Frederick Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Fernando Actor: Norris
Role: Jaqueline Actor: Miller
Role: Porter Actor: Harper
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Wetherilt.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fatal Marriage Author(s): Thomas SoutherneDavid Garrick
Related Work: The Fatal Marriage; or, The Innocent Adultery Author(s): Thomas Southerne

Afterpiece Title: Hob; or, The Country Wake

Performance Comment: Hob-Miller.
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Miller.
Related Works
Related Work: Hob; or, The Country Wake Author(s): Colley CibberThomas Doggett
Related Work: Hob's Opera Author(s): John Hippisley
Related Work: Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Leigh
Related Work: Sequel to the Opera of Flora; or, Hob's Wedding Author(s): John Hippisley

200
28 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Alter'd from Shakespear by Sir William Davenant and Mr Dryden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: As17290103, but Ferdinand-W. Mills; Miranda-Mrs Mills; Antonio-Cory.
Cast
Role: Ferdinand Actor: W. Mills
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Antonio Actor: Cory.
Role: Caliban Actor: Johnson.
Role: Prospero Actor: Mills
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Oates
Role: Alonzo Actor: Roberts
Role: Hippolito Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Stephano Actor: Shepard
Role: Mustacho Actor: Harper
Role: Trincalo Actor: Miller
Role: Ventoso Actor: Norris
Role: Dorinda Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Song: Vocal Parts-Boman, Rainton, Ray, Miss Raftor, Mrs Willis, Mrs Boman

Dance: DDance of Winds and Masque of Devils, Waterman's Dance, Masque of Neptune and Amphitrite, Grand Dance of Infernal Spirits as perform'd before the Grand Signior, by the Kister Aga and black Eunuchs of the Seraglio, at the Byram Feast.-Thurmond, Essex, Lally, Boval, Haughton, Rainton, Harper, Bridgwater, others

Performance Comment: -Thurmond, Essex, Lally, Boval, Haughton, Rainton, Harper, Bridgwater, others.