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22502 results for: Keyword - W. and Mrs. Eliz. Giffard
We found 23521 matches on Performance Comments, 4487 matches on Event Comments, 4222 matches on Performance Title, 9 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

22326
17 January 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Lasses

Cast
Role: Modely Actor: Giffard
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Aura Actor: Mrs Roberts

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Dove

Dance: Scot's Dance, as17341202. IV: Pastoral by Vallois and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: IV: Pastoral by Vallois and Mrs Bullock .

22327
06 February 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Cochoy, Mrs Cochoy, and their Children. Second Piece: A Farce of one Act (written by Moliere)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Fille Capitaine

Afterpiece Title: The French Cuckold

Afterpiece Title: Arlequin Sauvage

Dance: A Lilliputian Dance call'd La Polissone

22328
10 March 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Dessessars, the Pantalon, and Mrs Dessessars

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tartuffe

Afterpiece Title: Les Precieuses Ridicules

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Always Harlequin

Dance: The last new Lilliputian Scotch Dance

22329
24 March 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Verneuil, Mrs Verneuil, Miss Mimi Verneuil. By Command of his Royal Highness

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arlequin Astrologue, Ramoneur, Enfant, Statue, Skellete, Negre

Afterpiece Title: Arlequin Hulla

Dance:

22330
11 April 1735 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: Tickets half a guinea. Benefit Mrs Segatti

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: Wherein Messieurs Arrigoni and Verachini will perform

22331
14 April 1735 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Michael Lally. By Command of Her Royal Highness the Princess Amelia. Tickets to be had at Mr Lally's House in Southampton-Row, Bloomsbury. Two Rows of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Afterpiece Title: The Toy Shop

Dance: I: English Maggot by S. Lally, De la Garde, Miss Baston. II: Grand Pastoral Dance by Lally, Mlle Salle, Miss Rogers, S. Lally, Le Sac, Delagarde, Duke, Mrs De l'Orme, Miss Baston, Miss Norsa. III: Glover's Scotch Dance. IV: Minuet by Lally and Mlle Salle. V: Pigmalion by Lally and Mlle Salle

Performance Comment: Lally, De la Garde, Miss Baston. II: Grand Pastoral Dance by Lally, Mlle Salle, Miss Rogers, S. Lally, Le Sac, Delagarde, Duke, Mrs De l'Orme, Miss Baston, Miss Norsa. III: Glover's Scotch Dance. IV: Minuet by Lally and Mlle Salle. V: Pigmalion by Lally and Mlle Salle .

22332
08 May 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Lawyer

Music: First Musick: A Concerto for Hautboys, &c. Second Musick: A Concerto of Geminiani. Third Musick: Overture to Ariadne. The Act Tunes for French Horns, Trumpets, &c. V: Handel's Water Musick

Performance Comment: Second Musick: A Concerto of Geminiani. Third Musick: Overture to Ariadne. The Act Tunes for French Horns, Trumpets, &c. V: Handel's Water Musick .
Related Works
Related Work: Ignoramus; or, The Academical Lawyer Author(s): Ferdinando Parkhurst

Dance: I: Tambourine by Miss Rogers. Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. III: Two Pierrots by Duke and Delagarde. IV: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers

Performance Comment: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. III: Two Pierrots by Duke and Delagarde. IV: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers .

Song: V: As17350422

22333
12 May 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Charpentier. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. 6:30 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'embarras Des Richesses

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Always Harlequin

Dance: By the Lilliputians

22334
13 May 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Oates. For the Entertainment of the Grand Master, and the rest of the Brethren belonging to the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Quin, but see17350213 With a Prologue and Epilogue, addressed to the Free Masons; the Prologue spoken by Cibber, and the Epilogue by Miss Oates . the Prologue spoken by Cibber, and the Epilogue by Miss Oates .
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Quin, but see17350213 With a Prologue and Epilogue, addressed to the Free Masons

Music: II: A Concerto of Vivaldi's called The Cuckow, attempted on the Violin by Master Oates

Dance: III: A new Peasant Dance by Master Oates and Miss Oates Jr. IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. V: Amorous Swain, as17350327

Performance Comment: IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. V: Amorous Swain, as17350327.

Song: The Songs in Masonry as usual. I: Come let us prepare. III: on, on, my Dear Brethren. IV: Let Masonry be now my Theme

22335
13 May 1735 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Two Orphans, Mines (Gallery Officekeeper), and others

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Cast
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Martin

Dance: Tambourine by Miss Rogers. Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers

Performance Comment: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers .

22336
17 May 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Boman and Davenport. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Mr Otway

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Cast
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Thurmond

Afterpiece Title: An Old Man Taught Wisdom

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive, but see17350421

Music: I: The last new Medley Overture, Composed by Charke

Dance: II: The Happy Shepherd and Shepherdess by Davenport and Miss Brett. III: Pierots by Davenport and Pelling. IV: Scot's Dance by Davenport and Mrs Davenport. V: By Desire, The Prince of Wales's Saraband, with a Minuet by Davenport and Miss Brett

Performance Comment: III: Pierots by Davenport and Pelling. IV: Scot's Dance by Davenport and Mrs Davenport. V: By Desire, The Prince of Wales's Saraband, with a Minuet by Davenport and Miss Brett .

22337
20 May 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamester

Cast
Role: Lady Wealthy Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Favourite Actor: Mrs Stevens
Role: Mrs Security Actor: Mrs Martin

Afterpiece Title: The Toy Shop

Cast
Role: Ladies Actor: Mrs Bullock, Miss Norsa, Mrs Mullart, Miss Bincks. Epilogue

Music: The Overture of Ariadne

Dance: I: Les Bergers Champetre by Mlle Grognet, Miss Rogers, Mlle Delorme. III: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers. IV: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. V: Tambourine by Glover and Miss Rogers. End Afterpiece: Minuet by Mlle Grognet in Men's Cloths, and Miss Baston

Performance Comment: III: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers. IV: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. V: Tambourine by Glover and Miss Rogers. End Afterpiece: Minuet by Mlle Grognet in Men's Cloths, and Miss Baston .

Song: II: As17350422

22338
22 May 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Wou'd If She Cou'd

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Countess

Cast
Role: Mrs Guzzle Actor: Mrs Mullart

Dance: II: Tambourine by Miss Rogers. IV: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. Iv: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers

Performance Comment: IV: Flanderkins by Duke and Mrs Ogden. Iv: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers .

Song: As17350422

22339
18 August 1735 @ Tottenham Court

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Odell

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Unnatural Parents

22340
26 September 1735 @ York Buildings

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore And The Art Of Management

Performance Comment: Advertised but deferred by Mrs Charke's Indisposition .

22341
28 November 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Dealer

Cast
Role: Lady Pliant Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Lady Froth Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Butler

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: I: By Mlle Anne Roland. III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. v: Grand Ballet by Denoyer, &c

Performance Comment: III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. v: Grand Ballet by Denoyer, &c .

22342
10 December 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of his Royal Highness the Duke, and her Royal Highness the Princess Caroline

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Cast
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Sad lite Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Cross

Afterpiece Title: Colombine Courtezan

Cast
Role: : Ladies of Pleasure Actor: Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett
Role: Shepherd and Shepherdess Actor: Villeneuve, Mrs Walter
Role: Dutchman and Frow Actor: Thurmond, Miss Mann
Role: Peasant Man and Woman Actor: Dukes, Mrs Pelling
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: I: Tambourine by Mlle Roland. II: Russian Sailor by Denoyer. III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. IV: Le Chasseur Royal by Denoyer, Mlle Roland, &c

Performance Comment: II: Russian Sailor by Denoyer. III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. IV: Le Chasseur Royal by Denoyer, Mlle Roland, &c .

22343
10 December 1735 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit a Family in Great Distress. Written by the late Mrs Centlivre. 5s., 3s., 2s. 6 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Song:

Dance: By some of the best Masters

22344
12 December 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Congreve. Daily Advertiser, 13 Dec: Charles Mecklin was try'd for the Murder of Mr Hallam the Player, and found Guilty of Manslaughter

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Dealer

Cast
Role: Lady Pliant Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Lady Froth Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Touchwood Actor: Mrs Butler

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Cast
Role: Countrywoman Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: French Company Actor: Davenport, Raftor, Cole, Mrs Cross, Miss Bennet
Role: Milkmaids Actor: Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett, Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Dancey
Role: Phebe Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Lasses Actor: Mrs Pelling, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett, with Overture as17351117, but see17351117
Role: Country Lasses Actor: Mrs Pelling, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett

Dance: I: Ballet by Mlle Anne Roland. II: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c

Performance Comment: II: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c .

22345
16 December 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Cast
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Hoyden Actor: Mrs Clive

Afterpiece Title: Colombine Courtezan

Cast
Role: : Ladies of Pleasure Actor: Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett
Role: Shepherd and Shepherdess Actor: Villeneuve, Mrs Walter
Role: Dutchman and Frow Actor: Thurmond, Miss Mann
Role: Peasant Man and Woman Actor: Dukes, Mrs Pelling
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: I: By Mlle Anne Roland. II: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. III: Le Chasseur Royal by Denoyer, Mlle Roland, &c

Performance Comment: II: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. III: Le Chasseur Royal by Denoyer, Mlle Roland, &c .

22346
27 December 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Greenwich Park

Cast
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Violante Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Mrs Raison Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Lady Hazard Actor: Mrs Cantrell

Afterpiece Title: Colombine Courtezan

Cast
Role: : Ladies of Pleasure Actor: Mrs Villeneuve, Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett
Role: Shepherd and Shepherdess Actor: Villeneuve, Mrs Walter
Role: Dutchman and Frow Actor: Thurmond, Miss Mann
Role: Peasant Man and Woman Actor: Dukes, Mrs Pelling
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: I: Black and White Joak; or, The Merry Sailor and the Lively Lass by Le Brun and Miss Mann. II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: By Mlle Anne Roland

Performance Comment: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: By Mlle Anne Roland .

22347
11 February 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of his Royal Highness the Duke, and their Royal Highnesses the Princesses Caroline, Mary, and Louisa [who were present]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Cast
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Sealand Actor: Milward
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Clive

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Cast
Role: Tragedy Actor: Raftor and Mrs Cantrell
Role: Comedy Actor: Turbutt and Mrs Bennet
Role: Ballad Singers Actor: Salway, Mrs Pritchard
Role: Milkmaids Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs PelUng, Mrs Anderson, Miss Brett

Music: In II: Solo on Violin by Charke

Dance: II: New Serious Dance by Denoyer, Mlle Anne Roland, &c. III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. IV: French Peasants by Poitier, Mlle Roland, &c

Performance Comment: III: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c. IV: French Peasants by Poitier, Mlle Roland, &c .
Related Works
Related Work: Ignoramus; or, The Academical Lawyer Author(s): Ferdinando Parkhurst

22348
18 February 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Cast
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Charke

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Cast
Role: Tragedy Actor: Raftor and Mrs Cantrell
Role: Comedy Actor: Turbutt and Mrs Bennet
Role: Ballad Singers Actor: Salway, Mrs Pritchard
Role: Milkmaids Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs PelUng, Mrs Anderson, Miss Brett

Dance: I: By Mlle Anne Roland. II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: Rover, as17360214

Performance Comment: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: Rover, as17360214.

22349
12 March 1736 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Segatti. Tickets a half guinea. 7 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

22350
18 March 1736 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pasquin

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17360305 According to A Narrative of the Life of Mrs Charlotte Charke, p. 63, Charlotte Charke took the role of Lord Place on this night .