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Event Comment: Benefit for Wild, prompter, and Mahon. Gazetteer, 26 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Wild, No. 20, Martlet-court, Bow-street, Covent-garden; of Mahon, No. 6, Paradise-street, Marybone. Mainpiece: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon. Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2, by-Richards]: The Music entirely new, composed by William? Bates. Receipts: #256 13s. 6d. (126.0.6; tickets: 130.13.0) (charge: #72 15s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great

Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Peile
Role: Clytus Actor: Clarke
Role: Hephestion Actor: Whitefield
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Mahon
Role: Cassander Actor: Fearon
Role: Thessalus Actor: Thompson
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Booth
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Whitefield
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Hartley.

Afterpiece Title: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office

Cast
Role: Townley Actor: Mattocks
Role: Sharpley Actor: Robson
Role: O'Donnely Actor: Mahon
Role: Lumber Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Colonel Olive Actor: Wilson
Role: Miss Blond Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Olive Actor: Mrs Booth,
Role: Miss Olive Actor: Miss Brown
Related Works
Related Work: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Device; or, The Deaf Doctor Author(s): William Shield
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): William Shield

Dance: End: The Humours of New@Market with the Pony Races, as17770428

Song: End I: A Welcome to the Spring (composed by Dr Arne)-Mrs Farrell

Event Comment: Benefit for Miss Younge. Mainpiece: With the grand Triumphal Entryv. [Public Advertiser, I Apr., identifies the Epilogue as an alteration by Garrick of his epilogue to Alfred.] Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2, by J Hough]: The Music composed by William? Bates. Tickets delivered for The Brothers will be taken. Books of the Performances to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 7 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Miss Younge at Thelwall's, Silk Mercer, King-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #285 13s. 6d. (141.9.0; 11.15.0; 0.2.6; tickets: 132.7.0) (charge: #76 19s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander The Great; Or, The Rival Queens

Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Smith
Role: Cassander Actor: Palmer
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Hurst
Role: Hephestian Actor: Davies
Role: Polyperchon Actor: Chambers
Role: Thessalus Actor: Wright
Role: Perdiccas Actor: Chaplin
Role: Eumenes Actor: Norris
Role: Aristander Actor: Wrighten
Role: Slave Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Roxana Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Parisatis Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Sisigambis Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: with alterations spoken Actor: Miss Younge.

Afterpiece Title: Second Thought is Best

Cast
Role: Morley Actor: Vernon
Role: Jingle Actor: Dodd
Role: O'Donavan Actor: Moody
Role: Frankly Actor: Aickin
Role: Conrad Actor: Baddeley
Role: Woudbe Actor: Bannister
Role: Agnes Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Matilda Actor: Mrs Baddeley.
Related Works
Related Work: Second Thought is Best Author(s): William Bates
Event Comment: Overture and Music for the Prelude composed by Bates. Mr Bensley return'd from Covent Garden Theatre Play'd Pierre as usual was received with Applause (Hopkins Diary). Paid Carpenter's Bill #31 10s.; Two surveyors (by Butler) #5 5s. (Treasurer's Book). [The carpenter's bills averaged #10 per week during the season, or about #380 total. No further mention will be made of this item.] Receipts: #238 17s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Cast
Role: Jaffier Actor: Reddish
Role: Bedamor Actor: Davies
Role: Elliot Actor: Wrighten
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley, first time there in 8 years
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Jefferson
Role: Belvidera Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Duke Actor: Bransby
Role: Spinoza Actor: Wright
Role: Officer Actor: Griffiths

Afterpiece Title: The Theatrical Candidates

Cast
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Related Works
Related Work: The Theatrical Candidates Author(s): William Bates

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Cast
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Parsons
Role: Sir James Actor: Davies
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Usher
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Millidge
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Whitfield.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The London Merchant

Cast
Role: Thorowgood Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Barnwell Actor: Roberts
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Trueman Actor: W. Mills
Role: Blunt Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Millwood Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Charke

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew

Performance Comment: See17310513, but Rachel-Miss Raftor; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Hearty-Harper; Oliver-W. Mills; Clack-Cibber Jr; Randal-Bridgwater; Springlove-R. Wetherilt; Vincent-Stoppelaer; Hilliard-Charke; Oldrents-Shepard; Scentwell-Roberts; Amie-Miss Williams; Beggars-Oates; Berry, Fielding, Excell, Ranton. Berry, Fielding, Excell, Ranton.
Cast
Role: Rachel Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Randal Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Springlove Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Vincent Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Scentwell Actor: Roberts
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Beggars Actor: Oates
Related Works
Related Work: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Jovial Crew Author(s): William BatesWilliam YongeWilliam Concanen

Music: As17310630

Song: As17310630

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Cast
Role: Fondlewife Actor: Cibber
Role: Laetitia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Bellmour Actor: Wilks
Role: Heartwell Actor: Harper
Role: Sharper Actor: Mills
Role: Vainlove Actor: Watson
Role: Sir Joseph Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Bluff Actor: Johnson
Role: Setter Actor: Oates
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mills.
Related Works
Related Work: The Old Batchelor Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: The Credulous Husband Author(s): William Congreve

Afterpiece Title: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars

Performance Comment: Rachel-Mrs Heron; Meriel-Mrs Cibber; Hearty-Harper; Oliver-W. Mills; Clack-Cibber Jr; Randal-Bridgwater; Springlove-R. Wetherilt; Vincent-Stoppelaer; Hilliard-Charke; Oldrents-Shepard; Scentwell-Roberts; Amie-Miss Williams; Beggars-Oates, Berry, Fielding, Excell, Rainton.
Cast
Role: Rachel Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Meriel Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Hearty Actor: Harper
Role: Oliver Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clack Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Randal Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Springlove Actor: R. Wetherilt
Role: Vincent Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Hilliard Actor: Charke
Role: Oldrents Actor: Shepard
Role: Scentwell Actor: Roberts
Role: Amie Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Beggars Actor: Oates, Berry, Fielding, Excell, Rainton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Jovial Crew; or, The Merry Beggars Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Jovial Crew Author(s): William BatesWilliam YongeWilliam Concanen

Dance:

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; tc 5]: Altered from [The Picture, by Philip] Massinger [by Henry Bate; incidental music by William Shield. Prologue by William Pearce (see text)]. With New Dresses, Scenery, &c. Afterpiece: Written by O'Keeffe. London Chronicle, 10 Nov., prints the words of the Chorus, and also of a song sung by Quick, Poor Hillario, once so jolly, and of one sung by Mrs Martyr, Would you view the loveliest rose. Receipts: #209 16s. (205/3; 4/13)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Magic Picture

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wroughton, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Clarke, Hull, Whitfield, Davies, Jones; Mrs Bates, Mrs Wilson, Miss Piatt, Miss Younge. [Cast from text (T. and J. Egerton [et al], 1783: Eugenius-Wroughton; Hillario-Quick; Ubaldo-Edwin; Ricardo-Wilson; Eubulus-Clarke; Baptista-Hull; Ladislaus-Whitfield; Ferdinand-Davies; Honoria-Mrs Bates; Corisca-Mrs Wilson; Acanthe-Miss Platt; Sophia-Miss Younge. Jones is unassigned.] Prologue, not listed on playbill, spoken by Aickin (see17831114) . Prologue, not listed on playbill, spoken by Aickin (see17831114) .
Cast
Role: : Eugenius Actor: Wroughton
Role: Hillario Actor: Quick
Role: Ubaldo Actor: Edwin
Role: Ricardo Actor: Wilson
Role: Eubulus Actor: Clarke
Role: Baptista Actor: Hull
Role: Ladislaus Actor: Whitfield
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Davies
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Corisca Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Acanthe Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Younge. Jones is unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: The Magic Picture Author(s): William Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: : Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Father Luke Actor: Wilson
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Bannister. O'Keeffe's Dramatic Works, Vol. 1
Role: Boy Actor: Master Simmons.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): William Shield

Song: In Act II of mainpiece a Grand Chorus [Crowned with conquest] by Bannister, Reinhold, Johnstone, Mattocks, Brett, Mahon, Doyle, Darley; Mrs Bannister, Mrs Johnstone, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Morton, Miss Stuart, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Kennedy. [For songs, see below.]

Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft, based on Le Mariage de Figaro, by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais; incidental music by William Shield. In 1789 reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Prologue by the author (Europaen Magazine, Dec. 1784, p. 467)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Public Advertiser, 10 Mar. 1785: This Day is published The Follies of A Day (1s. 6d.). [For an account of Holcroft's shorthand transcription of the original, taken down during a performance in Paris, and the hasty rehearsals of it in London, see Elbridge Colby, A Bibliography of Thomas Holcroft, 1922, pp. 48-50.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day; Or, The Marriage Of Figaro

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Thompson, Holcroft, Mrs Martyr; Mrs Bates, Mrs Webb, Miss Wewitzer, Miss Younge. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Count Almaviva-Lewis; Don Guzman-Quick; Antonio-Edwin; Doctor Bartholo-Wilson; Basil-Wewitzer; Doublefee-Thompson; Figaro-Holcroft [in text: Bonnor (see17841215)]; Page-Mrs Martyr; Bounce-Stevens; Courier-Jones; Crier of the Court-Bates; Servant-Newton; Countess-Mrs Bates; Marcelina-Mrs Webb; Agnes-Miss Wewitzer; Susan-Miss Younge.] Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi. Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: Figaro Actor: Holcroft
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: Courier Actor: Jones
Role: Crier of the Court Actor: Bates
Role: Servant Actor: Newton
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): William Shield
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): William Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bonnor
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Davies
Role: Beaufort Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Thompson
Role: Quildrive Actor: Kennedy
Role: Dapper Actor: Jones
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Quick
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Frederick Pilon, altered from his The Device (see 27 Sept. 1779); incidental music by William Shield; Prologue by the author (see text)]. Account-Book, 16 June: Paid Pilon for the Deaf Lover #100. Receipts: #192 3s. (190.0.6; 2.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow Of Delphi

Cast
Role: Phormio Actor: Lewis
Role: Megadorus Actor: Quick
Role: Mercurius Actor: Edwin
Role: Pertinax Actor: Wilson
Role: Tranio Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Venus Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Lucretia Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Philaenis Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Agapea Actor: Mrs Hartley

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lee Lewes, Whitfield, Robson, Fearon, Thompson, Brunsdon, Bates, Stevens, Wilson, Mrs Morton, Mrs Whitfield, Mrs Wilson. [Cast from text (J. Bowen, (1780): Meadows-Lee Lewes; Canteen-Whitfield; Young Wrongward-Robson; Groom-Fearon; John-Thompson; Servants-Brunsdon, Cushing; Sternhold-Bates; William-Stevens; Old Wrongward-Wilson; Gentlemen-Smith, Ledger; Cook-Painter; Sophia-Mrs Morton; Betsy Blossom-Mrs Wilson; Ladies-Miss Green, Miss Stewart; Mrs Whitfield; New Prologue-Lee Lewes. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Meadows Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Canteen Actor: Whitfield
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Robson
Role: Groom Actor: Fearon
Role: John Actor: Thompson
Role: Servants Actor: Brunsdon, Cushing
Role: Sternhold Actor: Bates
Role: William Actor: Stevens
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Wilson
Role: Gentlemen Actor: Smith, Ledger
Role: Cook Actor: Painter
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Betsy Blossom Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Ladies Actor: Miss Green, Miss Stewart
Role: New Prologue Actor: Lee Lewes.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): William Shield
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Frederick Pilon, based in part on Le Poulet, by Louis Carrogis, dit Carmontelle. Incidental music by William Shield. Larpent MS 491; not published. Author of Prologue unknown. This farce was altered, and produced on 2 Feb. 1780 as The Deaf Lover]. Paid Music the 24th Inst. #7 4s. 4d. Receipts: #190 4s. 6d. (18.5.0; 0.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Cast
Role: Bevil Actor: Lewis
Role: Myrtle Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sealand Actor: Clarke
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Fearon
Role: Cimberton Actor: Quick
Role: Humphry Actor: Thompson
Role: Daniel Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tom Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Phillis Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Hartley.

Afterpiece Title: The Device; or, The Deaf Doctor

Performance Comment: Principal Parts-Lee Lewes, Robson, Wewitzer, Brunsdon, Fearon, Wilson, Bates, Stevens, Edwin, Mrs Morton, Mrs Wilson. Cast from Morning Chronicle, 28 Sept.: Meadows-Lee Lewes; John-Wewitzer; Ostler-Fearon; Sir Gouty Guard@ill-Wilson; Sternhold-Bates; Canteen-Edwin; Cook-Painter; Sophia-Mrs Morton; Betsy Blossom-Mrs Wilson; Robson, Brunsdon, Stevens are unassigned; New Prologue-Hull.
Related Works
Related Work: The Device; or, The Deaf Doctor Author(s): William Shield
Related Work: The Device; or, The Marriage-Office Author(s): William Bates
Related Work: The Deaf Lover Author(s): William Shield

Dance: End III: The Dockyard, as17790924

Song: II: The Cottage on the lawn (set by Michael Arne)-Mrs Kennedy

Event Comment: Benefit for Redman, Casey, Dumai and Bates. Charges #64 12s. Deficit to beneficaries #25 10s. 6d. covered by individual incomes from tickets: Casey #14 4s. (Box 18; Pit 34; Gallery 46); Redman #25 6s. (Box 5; Pit 77; Gallery 125); Dumay #56 12s. (Box 106; Pit 182; Gallery 103); Bates #17 10s. (Pit 48; Gallery 103) (Account Book). Receiv'd of Fransdorf 1!2 value of his tickets 28th inst....#4 2s. 6d. Receipts: #39 1s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17680411 but Ratcliff-Bennet; Lady Anne-Mrs Lessingham; Duchess of York-Mrs Ferguson; Tressel-Casey; Add Oxford-Redman; Tyrrel-Bates (playbill). Duchess of York-Miss Vincent (Public Advertiser).
Cast
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Bennet
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Tressel Actor: Casey
Role: Add Oxford Actor: Redman
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Bates
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Miss Vincent
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Mas. Harris
Role: Richard Actor: Smith
Role: King Henry Actor: Gibson
Role: Catesby Actor: Davis
Role: Stanley Actor: Gardner
Role: Norfolk Actor: Perry
Role: Richmond Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Hull
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Besford
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Wignel
Role: Lieut Actor: R. Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Ward.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Duke and no Duke

Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Perry
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter.

Dance: II: By Particular Desire, a Minuet-Dumai, a Young Lady his scholar; End: The Highland Reel, as17680307

Event Comment: Benefit for Williames and Bates. Public Advertiser, 9 May: Tickets to be had of Williames, No. 2, Duke's-court, Bow-street; of Bates, No. 12, Little Russel-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #193 18s. 6d. (20.6.0; 10.8.0; 1.3.6; tickets: 162.1.0) (charge: #109 5s. 3d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Wou'd And She Wou'd Not

Performance Comment: As17861010, but Soto-Bates; Rosara-Miss Stageldoir; Hippolita-Mrs T. Kennedy (of cg).
Cast
Role: Soto Actor: Bates
Role: Rosara Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Hippolita Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Role: Trappanti Actor: King
Role: Don Philip Actor: Bensley
Role: Don Octavio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Diego Actor: Suett
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Phillimore
Role: Corrigidore Actor: Fawcett
Role: Alguazile Actor: Chaplin
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Parsons
Role: Viletta Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Wilson

Afterpiece Title: The Sons of Anacreon

Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: _Barrymore.
Role: In which several capital Catches and Gle Actor:
Role: the celebrated Anacreontic Song Actor: Bannister
Role: President Actor: Bannister Jun
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Burton
Role: Lubin Actor: Dignum
Role: Gillian Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister
Role: Leander Actor: Williames
Role: Mungo Actor: Suett
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Crouch.

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: Henry-Williames; Russet-Bannister; Simkin-Bates [Public Advertiser: Fawcett]; Flint-Burton; Skirmish-Parsons; Jenny (1st time)-Miss Collett; Margaret-Mrs Love; Louisa-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Williames
Role: Russet Actor: Bannister
Role: Simkin Actor: Bates
Role: Flint Actor: Burton
Role: Skirmish Actor: Parsons
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Collett
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): William Reeve
Event Comment: Benefit for Holtom, Bates and Hamilton; Tickets deliver'd by Thompson will be taken. Tickets sold at doors will not be admitted. Charges #64 10s. Deficit to each beneficiary #4 8s. 9d. covered by income from tickets. @Tickets Box Pit Gallery Value@Wild 16 111 255 #46 3s.@Holtom 7 99 76 #24 4s.@Baks 33 145 #33 17s.@Hamilton 45 53 93 #28 10s.@Total 101 327 569 #132 14s.@ Cash advanc'd to Miss Miller as per note #90 (Account Book). Receipts: #46 15s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17730417 but Shylock (that night only)-Shuter; Gratiano-Dyer; Launcelot-Hamilton; Nerissa-Mrs Vincent; Duke-Morris; Salanio-Owenson; Salarino-Thompson; Tubal-Bates; Balthazar-Holtom; Old Gobbo-Saunders.
Cast
Role: Shylock Actor: Shuter
Role: Gratiano Actor: Dyer
Role: Launcelot Actor: Hamilton
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Duke Actor: Morris
Role: Salanio Actor: Owenson
Role: Salarino Actor: Thompson
Role: Tubal Actor: Bates
Role: Balthazar Actor: Holtom
Role: Old Gobbo Actor: Saunders.
Role: Antonio Actor: Clarke
Role: Bassanio Actor: Bensley
Role: Lorenzo Actor:
Role: Actor: Mattocks
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Portia Actor: Miss Macklin.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Jew of Venice Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Country Madcap

Cast
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Pearce
Role: Ballad Actor: Mattocks
Role: Cantileno Actor: Reinhold
Role: Zorobabel Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Bawble Actor: Lewes
Role: Thomas Actor: Gardner
Role: Mrs Midnight Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Country Madcap Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Dance: III: A New Dance-Langrish, Miss Besford, as17730426 IV: Hornpipe-Miss Stede, as17730522

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill retains Wroughton as Richmond, and Webb as Lord Mayor. On the Kemble playbill both names are deleted. The name of Wroughton's substitute has been cut by the binder; who acted the part has not as yet come to light. A MS annotation substitutes Bates for Webb.] Receipts: #165 18s. (162/13/6; 3/4/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17821014, but Richmond-?; Lord Mayor-Bates .
Cast
Role: Richmond Actor:
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Bates
Role: King Richard Actor: Henderson
Role: King Henry Actor: Clarke
Role: Buckingham Actor: Hull
Role: Stanley Actor: Fearon
Role: Tressel Actor: Whitfield
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss M. Francis
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Painter
Role: Norfolk Actor: Booth
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Mahon
Role: Catesby Actor: Davies
Role: RatclifFe Actor: Thompson
Role: Oxford Actor: W. Bates
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Miss Piatt
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hunter
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Lord Mayor's Day

Cast
Role: : Captain Actor: Bannister
Role: Sailor Actor: Brett
Role: Gobble Actor: Wilson
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Serjeant Actor: Davies
Role: Barber Actor: Mills
Role: Glazier Actor: Darley
Role: Vintner Actor: Booth
Role: Hatter Actor: Doyle
Role: Clod Actor: Edwin
Role: Whalebone Actor: Stevens
Role: Lucretia Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Morris
Role: Aerial Spirit Actor: Mrs Martyr. Larpent MS adds the following parts: Harlequin, O'Flannegan, Ulan, Man with Books, Doctors, Taylors, Servants, Mob
Related Works
Related Work: Lord Mayor’s Day; or, A Flight from Lapland Author(s): William Shield
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 60 years [1st acted at dl, 9 Jan. 1730]. 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT I, probably by William Harricks. Larpent MS 506; not published]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Humours Of Oxford

Cast
Role: Gainlove Actor: Harricks
Role: Shamwell Actor: King
Role: Haughty Actor: Johnson
Role: Young Ape@all Actor: Mills
Role: Old Ape@all Actor: Shatford
Role: Dash Actor: Curtis
Role: Timothy Actor: Middleton
Role: Officer Actor: Smith
Role: Vice Chancellor Actor: Bate
Role: Conundrum Actor: Swords
Role: Colonel Truemore Actor: Powell
Role: Lady Science Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Victoria Actor: Miss Miller
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Dudley
Role: Wife Actor: Miss Shelbourne
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Baker
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Clifford
Role: Occasional Prologue Actor: Kennedy.

Afterpiece Title: A Mirror for the Ladies

Cast
Role: Lieutenant Generous Actor: Harricks
Role: Mr O'Carney Actor: Holmes
Role: Mr McLofty Actor: Bate
Role: Mr Sheffery Flintshire Actor: Swords
Role: Monsieur Actor: Helme
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss Shelbourne
Role: Miss Diamond Actor: Miss Harris.
Related Works
Related Work: A Mirror for the Ladies Author(s): William Harricks

Afterpiece Title: The Wrangling Lovers

Performance Comment: Don Carlos-Holmes; Don Lorenzo-Curtis; Lopes-Swords; Sancho-Kennedy; Leonora-Mrs Williams; Jacinta-Mrs Lefevre; Prologue-Brown.
Cast
Role: Don Carlos Actor: Holmes
Role: Don Lorenzo Actor: Curtis
Role: Lopes Actor: Swords
Role: Sancho Actor: Kennedy
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Williams
Role: Jacinta Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Prologue Actor: Brown.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wrangling Lovers Author(s): William Lyon
Related Work: Every Body Mistaken Author(s): William Taverner

Song: End III: Hunting Song-Miss Harris

Monologue: Vaudeville.Between Acts 3rd piece: a few Pantomimical Scenes. Harlequin-Best; Columbine-Miss Dudley

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Best
Role: Columbine Actor: Miss Dudley.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by Henry Bate]: With new Music, Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Music (with a few exceptions) composed entirely new by Shield. And new Scenery designed and chiefly executed by Richards. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. [Williamson was formely a chorus singer at this theatre; Mme Pieltain had sung at the king's in the season of 1788-89. Afterpiece in place of The Deaf Lover, advertised on playbill of 25 Feb.] "The author is very little responsible for his part of the entertainment, which he acknowledges was composed chiefly for the purpose of [the music, which] in the taste of the present day is almost the only essential part of such an entertainment" (Gazetteer, 28 Feb.). Oracle, 7 May 1791: Thas Day is published The Woodman (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #243 2s. (239.17.6; 3.4.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Woodman

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters-Quick, Bannister, Johnstone, Blanchard, Incledon, Williamson (1st appearance in a speaking part), Cross, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Webb, Miss Huntley, Mme Pieltain (1st appearance on the English stage non-operatic]; Rest of; the Vocal Parts-Mrs Mountain, Mrs Warrell, Miss Williams, Mrs Harlowe, Miss Stuart, Miss Barnet, Mrs Watts, Miss Francis, Mrs Arnold, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Rock, Mrs Cross, Mrs Powell, Mrs Gray, Mrs Masters, Mrs Platt, Mrs Ratchford, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Goodwin; [Cast from text (T. Cadell, 1791): Sir Walter Waring-Quick; Fairlop the Woodman-Bannister; Capt. O'Donnel-Johnstone; Medley-Blanchard; Wilford-Incledon; Bob the Miller-Williamson; Filbert the Gardener-Cross; Dolly-Mrs Martyr; Miss Di Clackit-Mrs Webb; Polly-Miss Huntley; Emily-Mme Pieltain [in text: Miss Dall (see17910310; Kitty Maple-Miss Stuart; Bridget-Mrs Cross.

Afterpiece Title: Two Strings to Your Bow

Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Munden, Bernard, Davies, Macready, Powel, Thompson, Cross, Miss Stuart, Miss Brangin, Mrs Harlowe.
Role: Lazarillo Actor: Munden
Role: Borachio Actor: Bernard
Role: Octavio Actor: Davies
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Macready
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Powel
Role: Don Sancho Actor: Thompson
Role: Waiter Actor: Cross
Role: Leonora Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Maid Servant Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Donna Clara Actor: Mrs Harlowe.
Role: Go patter to Lubbers Actor: Incledon
Role: A Sailor's life's a life of woe Actor: Mrs Harlowe, in place of The Greenwich Pensioner.
Role: Vapid Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Scratch Actor: Quick
Role: Ennui Actor: Bernard
Role: Floriville Actor: Blanchard
Role: Peter Actor: Thompson
Role: Willoughby Actor: Macready
Role: Neville Actor: Holman
Role: Marianne Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Lady Waitfor't Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Letitia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Miss Courtney Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Miss _Rowson.
Role: Clueline Actor: Bannister
Role: Frederick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Fidget Fearful Actor: Wilson
Role: Gregory Actor: Blanchard
Role: Flambeau Actor: Bernard
Role: Whim Actor: Rees
Role: Squire Thicket Actor: Incledon
Role: Sophia Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Female Indian Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: With Dialogue Actor:
Role: I'm jolly Dick the Lamplighter Actor: Bernard
Role: Let Bards elate Actor: Blanchard
Role: Of the Ancients its speaking Actor: Johnstone
Role: Here a shere Hulk lies poor Tom Bowling Actor: Bannister
Role: How much I love thee Actor: Wilson
Role: Abergavenny is fine Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: To Batchelor's Hall Actor: Incledon
Role: Ben Backstay lov'd the gentle Anna Actor: Bannister
Role: with thy happiest flight Actor: Incledon
Role: Of all Sensations Pity brings Actor: Incledon
Role: Conclude with Rural Masquerade Actor:
Role: 'Twas in the good ship Rover Actor: Bannister
Role: and true he says Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Sure an't the World a Masquerade Actor: Johnstone, Chorus
Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Positively the last night of performing. Benefit for Mrs Williams and Mrs Weston

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Weston, first time in that part; Henry-Gardner; Buckingham-Aickin; Stanley-Lloyd; Tressel-Ward; Catesby-Everard; Lieutenant-Carpenter; Norfolke-Lewis; Prince Edward-Master Blanchard; Duke of York-Master Pulley; Richmond-Williams; Queen-Mrs Williams; Duchess of York-Mrs Mitteer; Lady Anne-Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Weston, first time in that part
Role: Henry Actor: Gardner
Role: Buckingham Actor: Aickin
Role: Stanley Actor: Lloyd
Role: Tressel Actor: Ward
Role: Catesby Actor: Everard
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Carpenter
Role: Norfolke Actor: Lewis
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Master Blanchard
Role: Duke of York Actor: Master Pulley
Role: Richmond Actor: Williams
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Williams
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Mitteer
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Jewell.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Bannister
Role: Squire Actor: Davies
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Thompson
Role: Sally Actor: Mrs Jewell.

Entertainment: End: Imitations vocal and rhetorical-Bannister

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; PAST 2, by Richard Josceline Goodenough, altered from his unacted play The Cottagers]: The Overture and Music composed by Baumgarten. [Baumgarten used this overture again in Robin Hood (see cg, 17 Apr. 1784).] Books of the Pastoral to be had at the Theatre. [Wordsworth is identified in the playbill of 22 Dec. Mrs Webb was from the Hay.] Public Advertiser, 24 Nov. 1779: This Day is published William And Nanny (1s.). Receipts: #122 15s. (116.15.6; 5.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duke Of Milan

Cast
Role: Sforza Actor: Henderson
Role: Cardinal Actor: Hull
Role: Alphonso Actor: Whitfield
Role: Emperor Actor: Peile
Role: Pescara Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Spanish Captains Actor: Fearon, Robson, Booth
Role: Lodovico Actor: Thompson
Role: Francisco Actor: Aickin
Role: Attendant Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Marcelia Actor: Miss Younge

Afterpiece Title: William And Nanny

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by A Young Gentleman (1st appearance on any stage Wordsworth]), Wilson, Moody, Mrs Webb (1st appearance at this theatre), Mrs Pitt, Miss Brown. [Cast from text (J. Kearby, 1779) William-A Young Gentleman; Hearty-Wilson; Murtagh Mulrooney-Moody; Dame Hearty-Mrs Webb; Old Woman-Mrs Pitt; Nanny-Miss Brown.
Cast
Role: William Actor: A Young Gentleman
Role: Hearty Actor: Wilson
Role: Murtagh Mulrooney Actor: Moody
Role: Dame Hearty Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Old Woman Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Nanny Actor: Miss Brown.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time: CO 3, by John Burgoyne, based on Silvain, by Jean Francois Marmontel]: With entirely new Music [by William Jackson], Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Scenery designed by DeLoutherbourg, and executed under his direction. Public Advertiser, 3 Apr. 1781: This Day is published The Lord of the Manor (price not listed). Receipts: #226 19s. (216.15; 9.16; 0.8)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lord Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Vernon, Dodd, Parsons, Bannister, Aickin, Baddeley, Du-Bellamy, Suett, R. Palmer, Williams, Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme, Palmer, Miss Prudom, Mrs Wrighten, Miss Farren. Cast from text (T. Evans, 1781): Trumore-Vernon; Le Nippe-Dodd; Sir John Contrast-Parsons; Rashly-Bannister; Rental-Aickin; Captain Trepan-Baddeley; Huntsman-Du-Bellamy; Serjeant Crimp-R. Palmer; Corporal Snap-Williams; Contrast-Palmer; Moll Flagon-Mr Suett; Annette-Miss Prudom; Peggy-Mrs Wrighten; Sophia-Miss Farren; unassigned-Holcroft, Chaplin, Griffiths, Phillimore, Nash, Helme.
Related Works
Related Work: The Lord of the Manor Author(s): William Jackson

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Clown Actor: Delpini
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Chaplin
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Scaramouch Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Country Girls Actor: Miss Simson, Miss Kirby
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Elopement Author(s): William Havard
Event Comment: Benefit for Marshall, Miss Williams & Mrs Warrell. Oracle, 3 June: Tickets to be had of Marshall, No. 11, York-street, York-buildings; of Miss Williams, No. 14, Martlett-court, Bow-street, Covent-Garden; of Mrs Warrell, No. 48, Carey-street, Lincoln's-inn-fields. Receipts: #147 9s. 6d. (14.16.6; 4.1.0; tickets: 128.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fontainbleau

Performance Comment: As17901102, but Nannette (1st time)-Miss Williams; Rosa with an additional Song-Mrs Warrell.
Cast
Role: Nannette Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Rosa with an additional Song Actor: Mrs Warrell.
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Warrell
Role: Lackland Actor: Lewis
Role: LePoche Actor: Quick
Role: Squire Tally@ho Actor: Blanchard
Role: Sir John Bull Actor: Wilson
Role: Lord Winlove Actor: Incledon
Role: Epaulette Actor: Marshall
Role: with a new song Actor: Marshall
Role: Henry Actor: Johnstone
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Lady Bull Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Mrs Casey Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Miss Dolly Bull Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Fontainbleau; or, Our Way in France Author(s): William Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: As17901217, but Parrick (1st time)-Miss Williams; Norah (1st time)-Mrs Warrell.
Cast
Role: Parrick Actor: Miss Williams
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Warrell.
Role: Darby Actor: Munden.
Role: Patrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Bannister
Role: Dermot Actor: Incledon
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Marshall
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): William Shield

Song: End I: Had I a Heart for Falsehood framed-Marshall in imitation of Leoni; After Monologue: a New Song-Incledon

Entertainment: Monologue. End: A Dissertation on Hobby@Horses, as17910524 but Mr Brandon's Hobby in place of Mrs Mountain's Hobby; The Lawyer's Hobby-Marshall (in the character of a Jockey)

Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the first performance is not known, but Luttrell's date of acquistion of the separately-printed Prologue and Epilogue is 6 Feb. 1687@8 (see A. S. Borgman, The Life and Death of William Mountford [Cambridge, Mass., 1935], p. 26n). Very probably the play had its premiere early in February. The Prologue and Epilogue are reprinted in Wiley, Rare Prologues and Epilogues, pp. 256-58. A song, Lucinda close or veil those eyes, with music by J. B. Draghi, is in The Banquet of Musick, The Second Book, 1688. Charles Gildon, The Lives and Characters of the English Dramatick Poets (London, 1698 (?), p. 102: [It] did not succeed as the Author wish'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Injured Lovers; Or, The Ambitious Father

Performance Comment: Edition of 1688. Prologue to the Injur'd Lovers-Mr Mountfort; King of Sicily-Williams; Rheusanes-Betterton; Ghinotto-Griffin; Dorenalus-Mountfort; Old Colonel-Sanford; Soldiers-Lee, Jevon, Underhill; Princess Oryala-Mrs Barry; Antelina-Mrs Bracegirdle; Epilogue-Mr Jevon.
Cast
Role: Prologue to the Injur'd Lovers Actor: Mr Mountfort
Role: King of Sicily Actor: Williams
Role: Rheusanes Actor: Betterton
Role: Ghinotto Actor: Griffin
Role: Dorenalus Actor: Mountfort
Role: Old Colonel Actor: Sanford
Role: Soldiers Actor: Lee, Jevon, Underhill
Role: Princess Oryala Actor: Mrs Barry
Role: Antelina Actor: Mrs Bracegirdle
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mr Jevon.
Related Works
Related Work: The Injured Lovers; or, The Ambitious Father Author(s): William Mountfort
Event Comment: Benefit Williams and Oates. Written by Shakespear

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth, Part I

Performance Comment: As17190110, but Hotspur-Booth; Douglas-Williams; Vernon-Oates.
Cast
Role: Hotspur Actor: Booth
Role: Douglas Actor: Williams
Role: Vernon Actor: Oates.
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Hunt.
Role: King Actor: Thurmond
Role: Prince Actor: Wilks
Role: Falstaff Actor: Mills
Role: Carriers Actor: Johnson, Miller
Role: Francis Actor: Norris
Role: Hotspur's Wife Actor: Mrs Santlow
Related Works
Related Work: King Henry the Fourth: With the Humours of Sir John Falstaff Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Fourth, Part I Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part I Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: The Siege of Rhodes, Part II Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: Henry ye Fourth, Part II Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Henry the Sixth: The First Part, With The Murder of Humphrey Duke of Glocester Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Misery of Civil War Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance: Topham, Mrs Bicknell, Miss Tenoe, Miss Lindar

Related Works
Related Work: Small Talk; or, The Westminster Boy Author(s): William Shield
Event Comment: Benefit W. Williams. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: As 21 Feb., but Hamlet-A Gentleman; Polonius-Penkethman; 2d Gravedigger-W. Williams.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Polonius Actor: Penkethman
Role: 2d Gravedigger Actor: W. Williams.
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): William Shakespeare

Song: Miss Thornowets

Dance: FFlag Dance-Burny; Dutch Skipper-Sandham

Event Comment: Benefit Williams

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: As17320320 but Tyrrel-Norris; Oxford-Williams; Lieutenant-Collet.
Cast
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Norris
Role: Oxford Actor: Williams
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Collet.
Role: Richard Actor: Delane
Role: Henry VI Actor: Giffard
Role: Edward Prince of Wales Actor: Master Giffard
Role: Richard Duke of York Actor: Master Huddy
Role: Richmond Actor: Bardin
Role: Buckingham Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Stanly Actor: Rosco
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Jenkins
Role: Catesby Actor: Havard
Role: Tressel Actor: Huddy
Role: Mayor Actor: Morgan
Role: Tirrel Actor: Williams
Role: Norfolk Actor: Smith
Role: Blunt Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Dutchess of York Actor: Mrs Haughton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach Opera

Cast
Role: Somebody Actor: Miller
Role: Macahone Actor: Morgan.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stage Coach Opera Author(s): William Chetwood

Music: II: Preamble on the Kettle Drums-Joab Bakeron the Stage; Mr Handel's Water Musick-; V: Tollet's Grounds-Mr Baker on a Side Drum, accompanied with a Violin, the like having never been attempted by any Person before

Dance: III: Tambourine-Miss Wherrit

Event Comment: Never Acted before. [By William Popple.] Grub St. Journal, 26 Feb. 1736: It was play'd the first night to about a 30l. house; three parts of which were the Author's friends, who came on purpose, right or wrong, to applaud it: notwithstanding which, little or no applause was given

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Deceit

Performance Comment: Parts by Ryan, the first time of his appearing on the stage since his misfortune, Hippisley, Walker, A. Hallam, Chapman, Neale, Mrs Horton, Miss Norsa, Mrs Buchanan, Mrs Stevens, Mrs Mullart, Mrs Templer, Miss Bincks, but edition of 1736 lists: Sir William Courtlove-Hippisley; Young Courtlove-Walker; Gay life-Hallam; Jerry-Chapman; Frank-Neale; Bellair-Ryan; Harriet-Mrs Horton; Fanny-Miss Bincks; Rose-Mrs Kilby; Jenny-Mrs Templer; Mrs Plyable-Mrs Martyn; Violetta-Mrs Buchanan; Lettice-Mrs Stevens; Widow Lettwell-Mrs Mullart. Prologue written by Aaron Hill and spoken by Mrs Buchanan. Epilogue written by the Author and spoken by Mrs Horton .
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Deceit Author(s): William Popple
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by William Linley. Larpent MS 1150; not published]: With new Dresses and Decorations. The Overture and Musick new by W. Linley. Receipts: #245 13s. 6d. (196.9.6; 45.19.0; 3.5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Honey Moon

Performance Comment: Characters by Kelly, Suett, Palmer, Barrymore, Dignum, Bannister Jun., Wathen, Cooke, Evans, Fisher, Webb, Miss Pope, Miss Leak, Miss Arne, Miss DeCamp, Mrs Bland. Cast from Songs (C. Lowndes, 1797): Sir George Orbit-Kelly; Sir William Wellbred-Suett; Captain Clifton-Palmer; Captain Belmont-Barrymore; Major Lessington-Dignum; Worry-Bannister Jun.; Tim-Wathen; Huntsman-Cooke; Lady Wellbred-Miss Pope; Emmeline-Miss Leak; Dorinda-Miss Arne; Floretta-Miss DeCamp; Dina-Mrs Bland; unassigned-Evans, Fisher, Webb; Chorus of Villagers-Welsh, Maddocks, Gregson, Phillimore, Wentworth, Atkins, Meyers, Caulfield Jun., Denman, Fisher, Tett, Earle, Aylmer, Dibble, Gallot, Potts, Annereau, Bardoleau, Walker, Willoughby, Ms Butler, Ms Roffey, Ms Granger, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Wentworth, Ms Benson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Honey Moon Author(s): William Linley