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14479 results for: Keyword - Williams.
We found 10791 matches on Author, 5263 matches on Roles/Actors, 1664 matches on Performance Comments, 434 matches on Event Comments, and 51 matches on Performance Title.

51
11 May 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timon Of Athens

Performance Comment: Timon-Booth; Alcibiades-Williams; Apemantus-Mills; Demetrius-Cory; Aelius-Johnson; Cleon-Norris; Nicias-Shepard; Isander-Miller; Phaeax-Harper; Poet-Cibber Jr; Evandre-Mrs Thurmond; Melissa-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Timon Actor: Booth
Role: Alcibiades Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Apemantus Actor: Mills
Role: Demetrius Actor: Cory
Role: Aelius Actor: Johnson
Role: Cleon Actor: Norris
Role: Nicias Actor: Shepard
Role: Isander Actor: Miller
Role: Phaeax Actor: Harper
Role: Poet Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Evandre Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Horton.

Song: Mrs Ferrers

Dance: Topham, Miss Tenoe, Young Rainton, Miss Robinson

52
04 September 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Booth; Iago-Cibber; Cassio-Williams; Roderigo-Miller; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Heron.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Booth
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Cassio Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Heron.

53
11 September 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Wilks; King-Thurmond; Ghost-Booth; Horatio-Mills; Polonius-Griffin; Laertes-Williams; Fop-Cibber Jr; Gravedigger-Johnson; Queen-Mrs Porter; Ophelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: King Actor: Thurmond
Role: Ghost Actor: Booth
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

54
20 November 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Antony-Booth; Ventidius-Mills; Alexas-W. Mills; Dolabella-Williams; Cleopatra-Mrs Oldfield; Octavia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Antony Actor: Booth
Role: Ventidius Actor: Mills
Role: Alexas Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dolabella Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Porter.

Dance: LLe Badinage Champetre, as17251119

55
18 April 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Williams</a>

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: King Actor: Thurmond
Role: Ghost Actor: Booth
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

Dance: WWhitson Holiday-Boval, Miss Tenoe; Polonese-Young Rainton, Miss Robinson

56
18 May 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: King-Mills; Osmyn-Booth; Gonsalez-Thurmond; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Selim-W. Mills; Alonzo-Watson [Daily Courant or Roberts: Daily Post]; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Booth
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Thurmond
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Selim Actor: W. Mills
Role: Alonzo Actor: Watson
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.

Dance: SShepherd and Shepherdess-Young Sandham, Young Sandham's Sister; Scaramouch-Young Sandham; Serious Dance-Lally, Mrs Walter

57
03 September 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Booth; Iago-Cibber; Cassio-Williams; Brabantio-Thurmond; Roderigo-Miller; Montano-Watson; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Butler.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Booth
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Cassio Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Brabantio Actor: Thurmond
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller
Role: Montano Actor: Watson
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler.

58
12 November 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Wilks; King-Thurmond; Ghost-Bridgwater; Horatio-Mills; Polonius-Griffin; Laertes-Williams; Fop-Cibber Jr; Gravedigger-Johnson; Queen-Mrs Porter; Ophelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: King Actor: Thurmond
Role: Ghost Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

59
16 November 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Mills; Macduff-Wilks; Banquo-Williams; Lenox-Thurmond; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Porter; Lady Macduff-Mrs Horton; Hecate-Johnson; Witches-Norris, Griffin, Hallam.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills
Role: Macduff Actor: Wilks
Role: Banquo Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Lenox Actor: Thurmond
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Norris, Griffin, Hallam.

60
04 February 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Booth; King-Mills; Gonsales-Thurmond; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; W. Mills; Alonzo-Watson; Zara-Mrs Porter; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Booth
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsales Actor: Thurmond
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Alonzo Actor: Watson
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond.

61
29 April 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The History And Fall Of Caius Marius

Performance Comment: Marius Jr-Booth; Caius Marius-Mills; Sylla-Thurmond; Granius-Wm. Mills; Metellus-Boman; Cinna-Williams; Sulpitius-Bridgwater; Starv'd Apothecary-Griffin; First Ruffian-Miller; Nurse-Norris; Lavinia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Marius Jr Actor: Booth
Role: Caius Marius Actor: Mills
Role: Sylla Actor: Thurmond
Role: Granius Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Metellus Actor: Boman
Role: Cinna Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Sulpitius Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Starv'd Apothecary Actor: Griffin
Role: First Ruffian Actor: Miller
Role: Nurse Actor: Norris
Role: Lavinia Actor: Mrs Porter.

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Cast
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Bridgwater
Role: With a new Epilogue Actor: .

Dance: Lally, Essex, Boval, Haughton, Miss Tenoe, Mrs Brett, Mrs Walter

62
23 September 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark

Performance Comment: Hamlet-Wilks; King-Wm. Mills; Ghost-Booth; Horatio-Mills; Polonius-Griffin; Laertes-Williams; Fop-Cibber Jr; Gravedigger-Johnson; 2d Gravedigger-Ray; Queen-Mrs Porter; Ophelia-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Wilks
Role: King Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Ghost Actor: Booth
Role: Horatio Actor: Mills
Role: Polonius Actor: Griffin
Role: Laertes Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: 2d Gravedigger Actor: Ray
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

63
30 September 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Mills; Macduff-Wilks; Banquo-Williams; Malcolm-Wm. Mills; Lenox-Cibber Jr; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Porter; Lady Macduff-Mrs Horton; Hecate-Johnson; Witches-Norris, Griffin, Hallam.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills
Role: Macduff Actor: Wilks
Role: Banquo Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Malcolm Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Lenox Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Role: Witches Actor: Norris, Griffin, Hallam.

64
21 October 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

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

Performance Comment: Marc Antony-Booth; Ventidius-Mills; Alexas-W. Mills; Dolabella-Williams; Cleopatra-Mrs Oldfield; Octavia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Marc Antony Actor: Booth
Role: Ventidius Actor: Mills
Role: Alexas Actor: W. Mills
Role: Dolabella Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Octavia Actor: Mrs Porter.

65
23 May 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Performance Comment: King Richard-Cibber; King Henry-Wilks; Buckingham-Mills; Richmond-Williams; Tressel-Cibber Jr; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Porter; Queen Anne-Mrs Horton; Duchess of York-Mrs Butler; King Edward V-Mrs Cibber; Duke of York-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: King Richard Actor: Cibber
Role: King Henry Actor: Wilks
Role: Buckingham Actor: Mills
Role: Richmond Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Tressel Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Queen Anne Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: King Edward V Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.

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

66
21 September 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravediggers Actor: Johnson, Ray
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

67
05 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Osmyn-Elrington; King-Mills; Gonsalez-Corey; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond; Zara-Mrs Porter; Leonora-Mrs Shireburn.
Cast
Role: Osmyn Actor: Elrington
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn.

68
12 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Elrington; Iago-Cibber; Cassio-Williams; Roderigo-Miller; Duke-Corey; Brabantio-Roberts; Lodovico-Wm. Mills; Montano-Watson; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Butler; Bianca-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Elrington
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Cassio Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller
Role: Duke Actor: Corey
Role: Brabantio Actor: Roberts
Role: Lodovico Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Montano Actor: Watson
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Raftor.

69
09 November 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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</a>
Role: Alexas Actor: W. Mills.

Dance:

70
28 January 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth, Part I

Performance Comment: As17280910, but Glendower-Cibber; Douglass-Williams; Sir Walter-Wm. Mills; Sir Richard-Bridgwater; Poins-Watson.
Cast
Role: Glendower Actor: Cibber
Role: Douglass Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Sir Walter Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Sir Richard Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Poins Actor: Watson.
Role: Hotspur Actor: Elrington, lately arriv'd from Ireland
Role: King Actor: Mills
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Wilks
Role: Falstaff Actor: Harper
Role: Carriers Actor: Johnson, Miller
Role: Francis Actor: Norris
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Willis.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Happy

Cast
Role: Pierot Actor: Roger.

71
20 September 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Mills; Iago-Cibber; Cassio-Williams; Roderigo-Miller; Duke-Corey; Brabantio-Roberts; Lodovico-Wm. Mills; Montano-Watson; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Butler; Bianca-Miss Raftor.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Mills
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Cassio Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller
Role: Duke Actor: Corey
Role: Brabantio Actor: Roberts
Role: Lodovico Actor: Wm. Mills
Role: Montano Actor: Watson
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Bianca Actor: Miss Raftor.

72
27 September 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: King-W. Mills; Osmyn-Mills; Gonsalez-Corey; Garcia-Williams; Heli-Boman; Almeria-Mrs Thurmond; Leonora-Mrs Shireburn; Zara-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: King Actor: W. Mills
Role: Osmyn Actor: Mills
Role: Gonsalez Actor: Corey
Role: Garcia Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Heli Actor: Boman
Role: Almeria Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Zara Actor: Mrs Porter.

Afterpiece Title: The Beggar's Wedding

73
28 October 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: Macbeth-Mills.; Macduff-Wilks; Banquo-Williams; Lady Macbeth-Mrs Porter; Lady Macduff-Mrs Horton.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Mills.
Role: Macduff Actor: Wilks
Role: Banquo Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Porter
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Horton.

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

74
24 January 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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; Gravedigger-Johnson; 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</a>
Role: Fop Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Gravedigger Actor: Johnson
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Booth.

75
13 May 1730 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Timoleon

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach Opera

Performance Comment: Jolt-James Excel, his first appearance on any stage; Nicodemus-Miller; Basil-Roberts; Macahone-Williams; Micher-Norris; Fetch-Oates; Landlord-Harper; Isabella-Miss Raftor; Dolly-Mrs Heron; Also a new Epilogue-Girl five Years old.
Cast
Role: Jolt Actor: James Excel, his first appearance on any stage
Role: Nicodemus Actor: Miller
Role: Basil Actor: Roberts
Role: Macahone Actor: Williams</a>
Role: Micher Actor: Norris
Role: Fetch Actor: Oates
Role: Landlord Actor: Harper
Role: Isabella Actor: Miss Raftor
Role: Dolly Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Also a new Epilogue Actor: Girl five Years old.

Dance: End II: Dutch Man and Woman-Roger, Rainton; III: Sultana-Miss Robinson; IV: Grand Dance of Moors-

Music: End Act V: (by Desire) Handel's Water Music-; with a preamble on the Kettle Drums-Benjamin Baker