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Event Comment: Tickets delivered for this Evening [by Wm. Banks, Dale Sen., Chippendale, Gregson, Jacobs, Wells, Thompson, Whitmell, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Butler, Miss Jackson (Account-Book)] will be admitted. Receipts: #305 4s. (17.4.6; 22.0.0; 1.7.0; tickets: 264.12.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Afterpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Cast
Role: William Actor: Sedgwick.

Dance: End: A Country Dance and Scotch Reel-Thompson, Whitfield, Wells, Banks, Garman, Miss Bourk, Mrs Haskey, Mrs Brigg, Mrs Byrne, Mrs Barrett; The Minuet de la Cour and Gavot-Roffey, Mrs Wild; A Hornpipe-Sga Bossi DelCaro

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ipermestra

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Rovedino, Viganoni, Braghetti, DeGiovanni, Mme Banti, Sga Pastorelli. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1797]): Danao-Rovedino; Linceo-Viganoni; Plistene-Braghetti; Adrasto-DeGiovanni; Ipermestra-Mme Banti; Elpinice-Sga Pastorelli.

Dance: End I: Divertisement, composed by Gallet [with music by Bossi] L'Offrande a Terpsichore-Didelot, Mme Rose, Laborie (1st appearance in this country since 1790 [recte 1792]), Mme Hilligsberg, Mlle J. Hilligsberg, Mme Laborie

Ballet: End Opera: a new Grand, Heroic, Pastoral Ballet, composed by Gallet [with music by Bossi] Ariadne et Bacchus. Bacchus-Laborie; Ariadne-Mme Laborie; Silenus-Blake; Cupid-Master Menage; Followers of Bacchus-Mme Hilligsberg, Mlle J. Hilligsberg, Didelot, Mme Rose. [And see dl, 9 May 1798.

Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. Benefit for The Choral Fund, instituted for the Relief of their decayed Members, their Widows, and Orphans. Conductor-Dr Arnold. Leader of the Band-Barthelemon. Organ-Smart Jun. Principal Instrumental Performers-Lindley, Harrington, Holmes, Smart and Sons, Betts, Hyde, Lyon and Son, Boyce, Kauntze, French, Oliver, Dickenson, Manessier, Piercy, King, Brandi, Cubit and Son, Hoffman, Charlton, Gillingham, Buckinger, Nerborn, Wilcox, Mawby, Purryer, Barrett, Windsor, Jackson, Forrett, Fenny, Flack and Son, Dressler, Zwingman, &c. Double Drums-Jenkins; The Chorus will be selected, and assisted by the Young Gentlemen of the Westminster Choir. Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. 1st Gallery 2s. 2nd Gallery 1s. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin precisely at 7:00. A Subscription of One Guinea will entitle the Subscriber to Five Box Tickets. Tickets to be had at the principal Music Shops, and of the Secretary, J. Vale, Old Bethlem, Bishopsgate. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be had of Rice, at the Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Music: In course: solo on the violin, of his own composition-Barthelemon

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Scola Dei Maritati

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Viganoni, Morelli, Rovedino, Sga Angelelli (1st appearance upon the stage). Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Conte Lelio-Viganoni; Bonario-Morelli; Don Giglio-Rovedino; Fiuta-Bonfanti; Valerio-Braghetti; Donna Ciprigna-Sga Angelelli; Isabella-Sga Colombati; Cilia-Sga Pastorelli.

Dance: As17980116

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cinna

Performance Comment: [see17980224 Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Ottavio-Rovedino; Cinna-Viganoni; Murena-DeGiovanni; Agrippa-Braghetti; Servilia-Mme Banti; Livia-Sga Pastorelli.

Dance: As17980210

Event Comment: Composed by G. F. Handel. Among the Instrumental Performers: C. Ashley, Sarjant, Wm. Parke, Boyce, R. Ashley, Bridgtower, Pinto, Parkinson, Lavenu. the Flacks, Taylor, Mackintosh, Wm. Ware, Dresler, Francis, Gwilliam, Nicks, the Munros, Archer, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Betts, Cobham, Jackson, Wood, Coyle, Cornish, Jones, Purney, Leffler, Woodham, Piele, the Cantelos, Skillern, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. Double Drums (used at Westminster-Abbey)-Jenkinson. The Chorusses will be numerous and complete; the whole under the direction of Ashley. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 precisely [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance (with the Imprimatur of E. Macleish) to be had at the Theatre, price 6d. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon, at the Stage-Door in Hart-street. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Messiah

Music: End I: concerto on the violin-Master Pinto (aged Eleven Years, Grandson to the celebrated Performer of that Name [ThomasPinto])

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Cifra

Performance Comment: [Principal Parts by Morelli, Bonfanti, Viganoni, Sga Angelelli. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Rusticone-Morelli; Sandrino-Bonfanti; Milord Fideling-Viganoni; Leandro-Braghetti; Eurilla-Sga Angelelli; Lisotta-Sga Colombati.

Dance: As17980306

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Matrimonio Segreto

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Benelli (from Naples; 1st appearance in this country), Morelli, Rovedino, Sga Angelelli. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Paolino-Benelli; Il Conte Robinson-Morelli; Geronimo-Rovedino; Carolina-Sga Angelelli; Elisetta-Sga Pastorelli; Fidalma-Sga Colombati.

Dance: End I: A New Divertisement, as17980419; End Opera: La Vengeance de l'Amour-; Pas de Quatre de Panurge-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Elfrida

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Viganoni, Benelli, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]: Adelvolto-Viganoni; Egardo-Benelli; Orgando-Rovedino; Siveno-Braghetti; Osmondo-DeGiovanni; Elfrida-Mme Banti; Evelina-Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: Elfrida Author(s): William Mason

Dance: End I: Peggy's Love composed by Didelot [with music by Bossi]-; Pas de Trois-Laborie, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg; End Opera: La Vengeance de l'Amour, as17980421

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Surrender Of Calais

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Song: Vocal Parts-Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, [J.] Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Peck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore, Evans, Fisher, Caulfield Jun., Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates

Performance Comment: ] Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Peck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore, Evans, Fisher, Caulfield Jun., Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aurelio And Miranda

Afterpiece Title: The Children in the Wood

Song: Mainpiece: Chorusses-Danby, Wentworth, Brown, Tett, Denman, Atkins, [J.] Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Peck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore, Evans, Fisher, Caulfield Jun., Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates

Performance Comment: ] Fisher, Aylmer, Gallot, Peck, Walker, Willoughby, Phillimore, Evans, Fisher, Caulfield Jun., Ms Arne, Ms Roffey, Ms Wentworth, Ms Jackson, Ms Maddocks, Ms Menage, Ms Menage Jun., Ms Chippendale, Ms Gawdry, Ms Butler, Ms Benson, Ms Bowyer, Ms Jacobs, Ms Coates.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Elfrida

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Viganoni, Rovedino, Benelli, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Adelvolto-Viganoni; Orgando-Rovedino; Egardo-Benelli; Siveno-Braghetti; Osmondo-DeGiovanni; Elfrida-Mme Banti; Evelina-Sga Pastorelli.
Related Works
Related Work: Elfrida Author(s): William Mason

Dance: As17981226

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: Feudal Times or The Banquet Gallery

Performance Comment: [Characters by Cory, Barrymore, Kelly, Middleton, Surmont, Bannister Jun., Wathen, Suett, Sedgwick, Dignum, Caulfield, Trueman, Sparks, Hollingsworth, Webb, Ryder, Roffey, Grimaldi, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Menage, Mrs Maddocks. Cast from text (Cadell and Davies [1799]: Baron Fitzallan-Cory; Baron Ruthenwolf-Barrymore; Edmund-Kelly; Henry-Middleton; Orlando-Surmont; Martin-Bannister Jun.; Andrew-Wathen; Nicholas-Suett; Villagers-Sedgwick, Dignum, Caulfield, Trueman, Hollingsworth; Servants-Webb, Ryder; Claribel-Mrs Crouch; Rachael-Mrs Bland; Susan-Miss Menage; Old Woman-Mrs Maddocks; unassigned-Sparks, Roffey, Grimaldi; Chorus of Soldiers-Danby, Tett, Atkins, Dibble, Denman, Caulfield [Jun.], Maddocks, Brown, Wentworth, Fisher, Cook; Chorus of Villagers-Potts, Meyers, Willoughby, Phillimore, Fisher, Evans, Aylmer, Gallot, Bardoleau, Peck, Ms Butler, Ms Bowyer, Ms Coates, Ms Gawdry, Ms Jacobs; Minstrels-Ms Roffey, Ms Jacobs [sic], Ms R. Jacobs, Ms Jackson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Arne, Ms Illingham, Ms Saunders, Ms B. Menage; Principal Dancer-Mlle Parisot; Vassals-Whitmell, Wells, Garman, Johnston, Goodman, Gauron, Bayzand, Ms Brooker, Ms Daniels, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Vining, Ms Riches, Ms Luciet, Ms Drake.
Event Comment: Among the principal instrumental performers are G. Ashley, leader of the band; C. Ashley, W. Parke, Boyce, R. Ashley, Parkinson, Woodham, Jenkinson, Bridgtower, the Munros, Purney, the Cantelos, Taylor, Lavenu, M'Intosh, Gwilliam, Nix, Cobham, Leffler, Betts, Piele, Flack, Dressler, Cornish, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Archer, Ware, Wood, G. Jones, Moorehead, Slezak, Francis, Jackson, Beale, Skillern, Abbot, &c. Organ-J. Ashley. The Band and Chorusses will be numerous and complete; and assisted by the trombones and double drums used at Handel's Commemoration at Westminster Abbey [in 1784]. The whole under the direction of Ashley, Sen. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the Stage Door. The Doors to be opened at 6:00. To begin at 7:00 [same throughout oratorio season]. Half Price will be taken at the end of the second part. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance (with the imprimatur of E. Macleish) to be had at the theatre, price 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of handel

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Matrimonio Segreto

Performance Comment: Mme Allegranti (1st appearance in England [since 13 May 1783]). See17990413 [Cast adjusted from libretto (E. Jackson [1798]): Il Conte Robinson-Morelli; Geronimo-Rovedino; Paolino-Benelli; Carolina-Mme Allegranti; Elisetta-Sga Pastorelli; Fidalma-Sga Rovedino.]

Dance: As17990330

Event Comment: Principal Instrumental Performers are G. Ashley, leader of the band; C. Ashley, W. Parke, Boyce, Barret, R. Ashley, Parkinson, Woodham, Jenkinson, M'Arthur, the Munros, Purney, Cantelo, Taylor, M'Intosh, Gwilliam, Nicks, Cobham, Leffler, Betts, Flack, Dressler, Cornish, I. Sharp, W. Sharp, M. Sharp, J. Sharp, Ware, J. Ware, Wood, G. Jones, Moorehead, Slezack, Francis, Jackson, Vial, White, &c. Organ by J. Ashley. The Band and Chorusses will be numerous and complete, and assisted by the Trombones and Double Drums, used at Handel's Commemoration at Westminster Abbey [in 1784]. The whole under the direction of Ashley Sen. Places for the Boxes to be had of Brandon at the stage door. The Doors to be opened at 6:00, and the Performance to begin at 7:00 precisely [same throughout oratorio season]. Half Price will be taken at 9:00. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre (6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of handel

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Music: End II: concerto on the grand piano@forte-Master Neate

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Elfrida

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Benelli, Rovedino, Viganoni, Mme Banti. [Cast adjusted from libretto (E. Jackson 1798]): Egardo-Benelli; +Orgando-Rovedino; +Adelvolto-Viganoni; +Siveno-Braghetti; +Osmondo-DeGiovanni; +Elfrida-Mme Banti; +Evelina-Sga Rovedino.
Related Works
Related Work: Elfrida Author(s): William Mason

Dance: End I: Le Mariage Mexicain, as18000225; End Opera: Telemaque, as18000619 but in which also D'Egville, Mlle +Guiardele (+Morning Herald, 23 June)

Event Comment: In L. C. 5@139, p. 373, is a list of plays allowed to the Duke's Company: The Poetaster [by Ben Jonson]. Cupids Reuenge [by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher. See 17 Aug. 1668]. Timon of Athens [by William Shakespeare]. Troyolus and Grisseida [by William Shakespeare]. Three parts of H. ye 6 [by William Shakespeare]. The honest mans fortune [by John Fletcher and others]. Woemen pleas'd [by John Fletcher]. Witt at Seuerall Weapons [by Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher]. The Woemen Hater or The hungry Courtier [by Francis Beaumont]. All fooles [by George Chapman]. Birons Conspiracy [by George Chapman]. Broken heart [by John Ford]. Bird in a Cage [by James Shirley]. Chabot Admirall of ffranse [by James Shirley, with George Chapman]. ffaithful Shepherd [possibly Guarini's Il Pastor Fido]. Herod and Antipater [by Gervase Markham with William Sampson]. Humor out of breath [by John Day]. Jealous Louers [by Thomas Randolph]. Loues Melancholy [Lover's Melancholy, by John Ford]. Muliasses the Turke [by John Mason]. Queene of Arragon [by William Habington]. Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois [by George Chapman]. Revenge for Honor [or The Parricide, by Henry Glapthorne]

Performances

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Edition of 1672: Prologue-; Epilogue-. In spite of the fame of this work, the actors (with a few exceptions) associated with the principal roles are not known. Buckingham, however, taught John Lacy how to act Bayes in ridicule of John Dryden. According to A Key to the Rehearsal (1704), Anna Reeves acted Amaryllis. Several actors are named in the text: Abraham Ivory (an old actor who possibly did not play in the work); William Wintershall; Joseph Haines, William Cartwright, and George? Shirley. John Littlewood (along with Joseph Haines) is referred to in a poem on the play--see16711214--as though he performed in it. William Wintershall; Joseph Haines, William Cartwright, and George? Shirley. John Littlewood (along with Joseph Haines) is referred to in a poem on the play--see16711214--as though he performed in it.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hunter Or The Beggars Wedding

Performance Comment: Hunter-Charke; Chaunter-Hulet; Tippet-Mrs Egleton; Phebe-Mrs Roberts; other parts-Smith, Mountfort, R. Williams, W. Williams, Boman, Mrs Shireburn, Mrs Goodshaw, Mrs Fitzgerald, Mrs Frances.

Song: CChimes of the Times, The Contented Farmer-Mrs Mountfort

Dance: HHarlequin, Pierrot-St.Luce , from Paris; Dusty Miller, French Peasant-Fisher@Tench Charke

Music: A good Band of Instruments-; accompany'd by a Chamber Organ-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Loves Last Shift

Performance Comment: Loveless-Giffard; Amanda-Mrs Giffard; Sir William-Collet; Sir Novelty-Bullock; Elder Worthy-Huddy; Young Worthy-W. Williams; Sly-R. Williams; Lawyer-Bardin; Narcissa-Mrs Seal; Hillaria-Mrs Purden; Flareit-Mrs Haughton; Snap-Penkethman.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Collet
Role: Young Worthy Actor: W. Williams
Role: Sly Actor: R. Williams

Afterpiece Title: The What Dye Call It

Song:

Dance:

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Afterpiece Title: Patie and Peggy or The Fair Foundling

Performance Comment: Edition of 1730 lists: Sir William Worthy-Williams; Patie-Mrs Roberts; Roger-Cibber Jr; Glaud-Roscoe; Symon-Berry; Peggy-Miss Raftor; Jenny-Mrs Grace; Margery-Mrs Shireburn; Prologue-Cibber Jr; Epilogue-Mrs Cibber Dress'd like a Petit Maitre.
Cast
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Williams

Dance: Mrs Booth, Miss Robinson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mad Tom Of Bedlam Or The Distressd Lovers With The Comical Humours Of squire Numscul

Performance Comment: Numscul-Penkethman; Mad Tom-Wm. Giffard; Isabella-Mrs Haughton; Sir William Friendly-Huddy; Jeremy-R. Williams; Cook-Pearce; Butler-Machen; Gardener-W. Williams; Robin-Eaton; Lady Numscul-Mrs Thomas; Lady Friendly-Mrs Mountfort; Betty-Mrs Palmer; Justice Gripeall-Collett.
Cast
Role: Sir William Friendly Actor: Huddy
Role: Jeremy Actor: R. Williams
Role: Gardener Actor: W. Williams

Song: Mr Corse, age 12

Dance: DDutch Skipper-Sandham; Drunken Man-Wilcox; (On 8 Aug. and there after:) Mad Dance, Pierrot-Le Sieur Labisle, from France

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Afterpiece Title: Perseus and Andromeda

Performance Comment: See17311125, but Harlequin-Baxter, the first Time of his Appearance since his Arrival from France; Inchanter-Ridout; Colombine-Mrs Walter; Mezzetin Man and Woman-Lally Jr, Miss Mears; Scaramouch Man and Woman-Houghton, Miss Williams; Punch Man and Woman-Thurmond, Miss D'Lorme; Jupiter-Essex; Perseus-Lally; Medusa-Charke; Mercury-Essex; Andromeda-Mrs Booth; Hours of Sleep-Mrs D'Lorme, Mrs Roger, Miss Williams, Miss Mears; Tritons-Essex, Thurmond, Houghton; Cupid-Miss Brett; Followers of Perseus-Thurmond, Houghton, F. Tench, Charke; Attendants on Andromeda-Mrs Walter, Mrs D'Lorme, Miss Mears, Miss Williams; Cepheus-Ridout; Cassiopea-Mrs Shireburn; Mars-Cross; Bacchus-Leigh; Pan-H. Tench; Hercules-Grey; Gorgons-Lally Jr, F. Tench; Pierrot-Cibber Jr; Doctor-Berry; Priest-Hallam Sr; Pierot's Servants-Leigh, Cross; Doctor's Servants-R. Wetherilt, Grey; Bride@Men-Lally Jr, F. Tench, Evans; Bride Maids-Miss Ambrose, Mrs Roger, Miss Oates.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Oedipus

Performance Comment: Edition of 1679: Prologue-; Oedipus-Betterton; Adrastus-Smith; Creon-Samford; Tiresias-Harris; Haemon-Crosby; Alcander-Williams; Diocles-Norris; Pyracmon-Boman; Phorbas-Gillo; Ghost of Lajus-Williams; Jocasta-Mrs Betterton; Eurydice-Mrs Lee; Manto-Mrs Evans; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Alcander Actor: Williams
Role: Ghost of Lajus Actor: Williams