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26
01 April 1734 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Lally. At the particular Desire of several of Quality. [Tickets for DL, 25 March, taken this day at LIF.] LIF

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Performance Comment: Lady Townly-Mrs Horton .
Cast
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Horton
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Husband; or, A Journey to London Author(s): Colley CibberJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: As at DL, 11 March, but Mr Stocks-Turbutt .
Cast
Role: Mr Stocks Actor: Turbutt
Related Works
Related Work: The Shepherd's Lottery Author(s): Moses MendezWilliam Boyce
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Lottery Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: I: English Maggot by S. Lally and Mrs Walter. II: La Badine by Lally, Mlle Grognet, S. Lally, Davenport, Topham, Olbeldiston, Mrs Walter, Mrs D'Lorme, Mrs Anderson. III: Two Pierrots by Poitier and Lally. IV: Mimut by Mlle Grognet in Boy's Cloaths and Mrs Anderson. V: La Badinage Champetre by Lally, Mrs Walter, S. Lally, Davenport, Topham, Olbeldiston, Mrs D'Lorme, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Anderson, Miss Palms

Performance Comment: Lally and Mrs Walter. II: La Badine by Lally, Mlle Grognet, S. Lally, Davenport, Topham, Olbeldiston, Mrs Walter, Mrs D'Lorme, Mrs Anderson. III: Two Pierrots by Poitier and Lally. IV: Mimut by Mlle Grognet in Boy's Cloaths and Mrs Anderson. V: La Badinage Champetre by Lally, Mrs Walter, S. Lally, Davenport, Topham, Olbeldiston, Mrs D'Lorme, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Anderson, Miss Palms .

27
05 April 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: A New Comedy. Written by the Author of The Miser [Henry Fielding]. Tickets for the Author's Night at DL will be taken here every Night of the Performance. Boxes 4s. Pit is. Gallery 1s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Quixote In England

Performance Comment: By the Persons who rehearsed it in DL before the Union of the Companies, but edition of 1734 lists: Don Quixote-Roberts; Sancho-Mullart; Sir Thos Loveland-Machen; Squire Badger-Macklin; Fairlove-Warwell; Mayor-Turbutt; Voter-Machen; Guzzle-Jones; John-Hewson; Brief-Topham; Dr Drench-Hal lam; Mr Sneak-Hickes; Dorothea-Miss Atherton; Jezebel-Mrs Hide; Mrs Guzzle-Mrs Martin; Mrs Sneak-Mrs Egerton; Miss Sneak-Miss Jones .
Cast
Role: : Don Quixote Actor: Roberts
Role: Sancho Actor: Mullart
Role: Sir Thos Loveland Actor: Machen
Role: Squire Badger Actor: Macklin
Role: Fairlove Actor: Warwell
Role: Mayor Actor: Turbutt
Role: Voter Actor: Machen
Role: Guzzle Actor: Jones
Role: John Actor: Hewson
Role: Brief Actor: Topham
Role: Dr Drench Actor: Hal lam
Role: Mr Sneak Actor: Hickes
Role: Dorothea Actor: Miss Atherton
Role: Jezebel Actor: Mrs Hide
Role: Mrs Guzzle Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Mrs Sneak Actor: Mrs Egerton
Role: Miss Sneak Actor: Miss Jones
Related Works
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Squire Badger Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Arne

28
17 May 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Fosbrook, box-book and housekeeper. Mainpiece: Not acted these 10 years. Receipts: #185 19s. 6d. (17/19/0; 5/12/6; 0/6/0; tickets: 162/2/0) (charge: #106 3s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon; Or, The Two Sosias

Performance Comment: Jupiter-Kemble (1st appearance in that character); Mercury (1st time)-Barrymore; Amphitryon-Aickin; Gripus-Parsons; Phoebus-Wrighten; Polydas-Wright; Tranio-Fawcett; Sosia-Palmer (1st appearance in that character); Phaedra-Miss Pope; Bromia-Mrs Hopkins; Night-Miss Tidswell; Alcmena-Miss Farren (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Jupiter Actor: Kemble
Role: Mercury Actor: Barrymore
Role: Amphitryon Actor: Aickin
Role: Gripus Actor: Parsons
Role: Phoebus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Polydas Actor: Wright
Role: Tranio Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sosia Actor: Palmer
Role: Phaedra Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Bromia Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Night Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Alcmena Actor: Miss Farren
Related Works
Related Work: Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias Author(s): John DrydenHenry Purcell
Related Work: Amphitryon; ou, Les Deux Sosies Author(s): Molière

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Performance Comment: As17831029. dancing and.
Cast
Role: Mr Doiley Actor: Parsons
Role: Gradus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sandford Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Granger Actor: Palmer
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Miss Doiley Actor: Mrs Brereton
Related Works
Related Work: The Dupe Author(s): Frances Sheridan
Related Work: The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man his Hobby Author(s): George Saville Carey
Related Work: Who's the Dupe? Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Song: dl

Performance Comment: hathi.

Dance: Plutus-Staunton; Wit-Miss George; the Dance by Mr and Miss Hamoir. End of Act I of mainpiece New Hornpipe by Master Butler (Scholar of Miller); End of Act III The Soldier Tir'd, as17840414; End of mainpiece The Minuet de la Cour and Allemande by the Miss Stageldoirs

Performance Comment: End of Act I of mainpiece New Hornpipe by Master Butler (Scholar of Miller); End of Act III The Soldier Tir'd, as17840414; End of mainpiece The Minuet de la Cour and Allemande by the Miss Stageldoirs .

Song: In mainpiece an Interlude of

Performance Comment: hathi.

29
05 January 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #140 12s. (96/180; 43/6/6; 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17840925. hathi.
Cast
Role: . Macheath Actor: Bannister
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Filch Actor: Suett
Role: Lockit Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mat o' th' Mint Actor: Williames
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Wrighten
Role: Beggar Actor: Waldron
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Jenny Diver Actor: Miss Hale
Role: Polly Actor: Miss Phillips. hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: dl Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17841026, but Davy-Suett .
Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Suett
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Jessamy Actor: Burton
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Dodd
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Gymp Actor: Miss Tidswell
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren

Dance: As17841002

Performance Comment: hathi.

30
10 November 1789 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: 1st piece: 1st Time [at this theatre; see dl, 7 Nov.]. "Mr Hayley's Marcella, which was anticipated on Saturday evening at Drury Lane, and was received with considerable marks of disapprobation...was brought forward [at Covent Garden] under the auspices of the Author" (Public Advertiser, 11 Nov.). "[The performers all acted well at Covent Garden; and Kemble was the only one at Drury Lane who even knew his part" (Prompter, 11 Nov.). Receipts: #201 17s. (197.13.6; 4.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Marcella

Performance Comment: Characters-Holman, Farren, Aickin, Egan, Harley, Mrs Pope. [Cast from European Magazine, Nov. 1789, p. 378: Alphonso [Mendoza]-Holman; Lupercio-Farren; Governor of Barcelona-Aickin; Lopez-Egan; Hernandez-Harley; Marcella-Mrs Pope; ["Holman's part was unluckily ycleped Mendoza (i.e. the name of a pugilist who, at this time, was enjoying great popularity); it is now mended into Alphonso' (World, 22 Oct). At dl, on 7 Nov., it was changed to Alonzo.] [New Occasional Prologue by the Author of the Piece [William Hayley]-Holman.
Cast
Role: Characters Actor: Holman, Farren, Aickin, Egan, Harley, Mrs Pope.
Role: Mendoza] Actor: Holman
Role: Lupercio Actor: Farren
Role: Governor of Barcelona Actor: Aickin
Role: Lopez Actor: Egan
Role: Hernandez Actor: Harley
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: ] Actor: Holman.
Related Works
Related Work: Marcella Author(s): William Hayley

Afterpiece Title: Rosina

Performance Comment: Belville-Bannister; Captain Belville-Johnstone; Rustic-Powel; Irish Haymaker-Rock; William-Blanchard; Phoebe-Mrs Martyr; Dorcas-Mrs Powell; Rosina-Mrs Billington.
Cast
Role: Belville Actor: Bannister
Role: Captain Belville Actor: Johnstone
Role: Rustic Actor: Powel
Role: Irish Haymaker Actor: Rock
Role: William Actor: Blanchard
Role: Phoebe Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Rosina Actor: Mrs Billington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rosina Author(s): Frances Brooke

Afterpiece Title: The Death of Captain Cook

Performance Comment: As17890921.
Cast
Role: Terreeobo Actor: Blurton
Role: Pareea Actor: Byrne
Role: Koah Actor: Delpini
Role: Captain Cook Actor: Cranfield
Role: His Lieutenant Actor: Evatt
Role: Priest Actor: Darley
Role: Lieutenant of the Marines Actor: Ratchford
Role: Emai Actor: Miss Francis. Part I. A Nuptial Procession, with the Performance of the Marriage Ceremony according to the Custom observed at O'Whyee. The Manner of Combat between two Natives. Part II. The Arrival of the Resolution. The Disembarkation of the English, with the Ceremonies observed at entering into a Treaty of Peace with the Natives. A Preparation for a Human Sacrifice. The Assassination of Captain Cook. Part III. A Representation of the Naval and Military Honours observed on erecting a Pile to the Memory of Capt. Cook, by the Officers of the Resolution. The Ceremony performed on the same Occasion, according to the Manner of the Natives of O'Whyee. To conclude with a Representation of a Burning Mountain.
Related Works
Related Work: The Death of Captain Cook Author(s): Sir George CollierJean François Mussot

31
13 June 1797 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: [Miss Andrews' 1st appearance on the stage was at dl on 13 May 1796.] The Publick is respectfully informed that, in consequence of the Benefit advertised for To-morrow, at the Theatre-Royal in Covent Garden, no Entertainments will be given here on that night; it being the wish of the Proprietor of this Theatre to promote, by any means in his power, the success of the above charitable purpose

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tit For Tat

Performance Comment: Villamour-C. Kemble; Meanwell-Davies; Young Meanwell-Palmer Jun.; Servant-Lyons; Skipwell-R. Palmer; Letty-Mrs Gibbs; Florinda-Miss DeCamp.
Cast
Role: Villamour Actor: C. Kemble
Role: Meanwell Actor: Davies
Role: Young Meanwell Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Skipwell Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Letty Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Role: Florinda Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Related Works
Related Work: Tit for Tat, or One Dish of his own Chocolate Author(s): Henry Woodward
Related Work: Tit for Tat Author(s): George Colman, the elderJoseph Atkinson

Afterpiece Title: The Agreeable Surprise

Performance Comment: Lingo-Fawcett; Sir Felix Friendly-Hollingsworth (of dl); Compton-Bannister; Eugene-Davies; Chicane-Usher; Thomas-Waldron Jun.; John-Lyons; Cudden-Chippendale; Stump-Ledger; Laura-Miss Andrews (1st appearance on any stage [recte at this theatre]); Mrs Cheshire-Mrs Davenport; Fringe-Mrs Harlowe; Cowslip-Mrs Gibbs (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Lingo Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Felix Friendly Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Compton Actor: Bannister
Role: Eugene Actor: Davies
Role: Chicane Actor: Usher
Role: Thomas Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: John Actor: Lyons
Role: Cudden Actor: Chippendale
Role: Stump Actor: Ledger
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Andrews
Role: Mrs Cheshire Actor: Mrs Davenport
Role: Fringe Actor: Mrs Harlowe
Role: Cowslip Actor: Mrs Gibbs
Related Works
Related Work: The Agreeable Surprise Author(s): John O'KeeffeSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: Katharine and Petruchio

Performance Comment: Petruchio-Palmer; Baptista-Usher; Hortensio-Trueman; Biondello-R. Palmer; Musick Master-Palmer Jun.; Taylor-Waldron Jun.; Pedro-Ledger; Gregory-Lyons; Nathaniel-Abbot; Peter-Chippendale; Grumio-Wathen; Bianca-Mrs Jones; Curtis-Mrs Booth; Katharine-Mrs Gibbs.
Cast
Role: Petruchio Actor: Palmer
Role: Baptista Actor: Usher
Role: Hortensio Actor: Trueman
Role: Biondello Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Musick Master Actor: Palmer Jun.
Role: Taylor Actor: Waldron Jun.
Role: Pedro Actor: Ledger
Role: Gregory Actor: Lyons
Role: Nathaniel Actor: Abbot
Role: Peter Actor: Chippendale
Role: Grumio Actor: Wathen
Role: Bianca Actor: Mrs Jones
Role: Curtis Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Katharine Actor: Mrs Gibbs.

32
13 June 1800 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [Extra night] Benefit for The General Lying-In-Hospital, Bayswater. Under the Patronage of Her Majesty. N.B. 51765 Women have been Delivered since the first Institution of this Charity in 1752, & the humane Purposes are now extended to the Infant Poor, the two first Years after Birth, & to the Distressed Wives of Sailors & Soldiers in their Country's cause. "The house exhibited a deplorable appearance of empty seats" (Dramatic Censor, II, 281). Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years [acted 21 Apr. 1798]. Afterpiece: Taken from Solyman the Magnificent of Marmontel. [Mrs Baster is identified in Thespian Dictionary, 1805. This was the second successive evening on which Mrs Jordan appeared at both dl and cg.] Receipts: none listed

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Duenna

Performance Comment: Isaac Mendoza-Quick; Ferdinand-Clarke (by Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane); Don Jerome-Baynes (1st appearance on this stage); Antonio-Hill; Father Paul-Thompson; Lopez-Wilde; Don Carlos-A Lady (1st appearance [Mrs Baster]); The Duenna-Mrs Whitmore; Louisa-Mrs Martyr; Clara-Mrs Atkins (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Isaac Mendoza Actor: Quick
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Clarke
Role: Drury Actor:
Role: Don Jerome Actor: Baynes
Role: Antonio Actor: Hill
Role: Father Paul Actor: Thompson
Role: Lopez Actor: Wilde
Role: Don Carlos Actor: A Lady
Role: The Duenna Actor: Mrs Whitmore
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Atkins
Related Works
Related Work: The Duenna; or, The Double Elopement Author(s): Richard B. Sheridan

Afterpiece Title: The Sultan

Performance Comment: Solyman-Barrymore; Osman-Clarke (by Permission of the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane); Ismene-Miss Wheatley; (with a) song-Miss Wheatley; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert; Elmira-Mrs Follett; Roxalana (with The Blue Bell of Scotland)-Mrs Jordan [of dl].of dl].
Cast
Role: Solyman Actor: Barrymore
Role: Osman Actor: Clarke
Role: Drury Actor:
Role: Ismene Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: song Actor: Miss Wheatley
Role: accompanied on the Harp Actor: Weippert
Role: Elmira Actor: Mrs Follett
Role: Roxalana Actor: Mrs Jordan
Related Works
Related Work: The Sultan; or, A Peep into the Seraglio Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Related Work: The Sultan Author(s): Thomas Arne

Dance: End I: Hornpipe-Miss Rogers (2nd appearance on any stage see18000611); In course Evening: by Permission of the Proprietors of the Royal Circus, a new Anacreontic Pantomimical Ballet, composed by Byrne, The Animated Statue Principal Characters-Byrne, Mrs Byrne, Platt, Mrs Watts, the three Miss Adams', Master Byrne

Song: End: Laughing Song-Dighton

Entertainment: After Singing: Imitations-Rees (positively his last appearance on any stage)

33
29 March 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Johnson. Mainpiece: Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Performance Comment: As17351120, but Mrs Otter-Mrs Cantrell .
Cast
Role: Mrs Otter Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Morose Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir John Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: DL Miller
Role: Truewit Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Dauphine Actor: Milward
Role: Otter Actor: Shepard
Role: Cutbeard Actor: Oates
Role: Epicoene Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Haughty Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Mrs Centaure Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Dol Mavis Actor: Miss Mann
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben JonsonGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Performance Comment: As17360322.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Related Works
Related Work: The Lovers Opera Author(s): W.R. Chetwood

Dance: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. IV: Whim by Delamayne. V: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c

Performance Comment: III: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. IV: Whim by Delamayne. V: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c .

34
15 May 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Delamayne and Davenport. Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Wycherley

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Wife

Performance Comment: As17351206, but Dorilant, Quack, Lady Fidget omitted .
Cast
Role: Pinchwife Actor: Quin
Role: Horner Actor: W. Mills
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Griffin
Role: Harcourt Actor: Mills
Role: Sparkish Actor: Cibber
Role: Dorilant Actor: Este
Role: Quack Actor: Shepard
Role: Mrs Pinchwife Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Fidget Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Alithea Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Mrs Squeamish Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Mrs Dainty Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cross
Related Works
Related Work: The Country Wife Author(s): William Wycherley
Related Work: The Country Wife Author(s): William WycherleyJohn Lee
Related Work: The Country Girl Author(s): William WycherleyDavid Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: As17360506 .
Cast
Role: DL Robin Actor: Mechlin
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Page Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Rovewell Actor: Salway
Role: Argus Actor: Griffin
Role: Robin Actor: Mechlin
Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

Dance: I: Two Pierrots by Davenport and Pelling. II: Whim by Delamayne. nI: Serious Dance by Delamayne and Miss Brett. IV: Double Jealousy by Poitier, Mlle Roland, &c. V: Comic Dance by Mr and Mrs Davenport. End Afterpiece: Harlequin by Delamayne

Performance Comment: II: Whim by Delamayne. nI: Serious Dance by Delamayne and Miss Brett. IV: Double Jealousy by Poitier, Mlle Roland, &c. V: Comic Dance by Mr and Mrs Davenport. End Afterpiece: Harlequin by Delamayne .

35
21 May 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Robinson, Supervisor and Sub-Treasurer. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear. [Tickets for Gillibrand, Fullwood, and Leigh taken.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Performance Comment: As17351121, but Simple, Nym, Rugby, Robin, and Pistol omitted .
Cast
Role: Falstaff Actor: Quin
Role: Ford Actor: Milward
Role: Caius Actor: Harper
Role: Page Actor: Berry
Role: Shallow Actor: Johnson
Role: Fenton Actor: Este
Role: Host Actor: Miller
Role: Slender Actor: Cibber
Role: Simple Actor: Master Green
Role: Robin Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Bardolph Actor: Shepard
Role: Nym Actor: Raftor
Role: Pistol Actor: Cross
Role: Rugby Actor: Leigh
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Anne Page Actor: Miss Holliday
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Evans Actor: Griffin
Related Works
Related Work: The Merry Wives of Windsor Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Performance Comment: As17360506 .
Cast
Role: DL Robin Actor: Mechlin
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Page Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Rovewell Actor: Salway
Role: Argus Actor: Griffin
Role: Robin Actor: Mechlin
Related Works
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Contrivances; or, More Ways Than One Author(s): Henry Carey

Dance: I: Damon and Phillida, as17360430 II: By Denoyer's Prentice. III: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. IV: Amorous Clowns, as17360514. V: Grand Ballet by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c

Performance Comment: III: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. IV: Amorous Clowns, as17360514. V: Grand Ballet by Essex, Mrs Walter, &c .
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

36
28 May 1736 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Allen, Gallery Officekeeper, and Bradshaw, Boxkeeper. Mainpiece: Written by Ben. Johnson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Silent Woman

Performance Comment: As17360329.
Cast
Role: Mrs Otter Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Morose Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir John Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir Amorous Actor: DL Miller
Role: Truewit Actor: W. Mills
Role: Clerimont Actor: Mills
Role: Dauphine Actor: Milward
Role: Otter Actor: Shepard
Role: Cutbeard Actor: Oates
Role: Epicoene Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Haughty Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Mrs Centaure Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Dol Mavis Actor: Miss Mann
Related Works
Related Work: Epicœne; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben JonsonGeorge Colman, the elder
Related Work: Epicene Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman Author(s): Ben Jonson

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: As17360401.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Related Works
Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Music: Select Pieces, particularly the March in Zara

Performance Comment: hathi.

Dance: I: Scot's Dance by Mr and Mrs Davenport. II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: By Denoyer's Prentice. IV: Minuet by Villeneuve and Mrs Anderson

Performance Comment: II: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. III: By Denoyer's Prentice. IV: Minuet by Villeneuve and Mrs Anderson .

37
27 October 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #261 14s. (245/2; 15/18; 0/14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17831017, but Spinosa-Wright .
Cast
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wright
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: All the World's a Stage

Performance Comment: As17831014.
Cast
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charles Actor: Farren
Role: Harry Stukely Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: William Actor: Kenny
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Diggery Actor: Suett
Role: Miss Kitty Sprightly Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Miss Bridget Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Related Works
Related Work: All the World's a Stage Author(s): Isaac Jackman

38
20 December 1783 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #233 7s. 6d. (207/15/0; 24/17/0; 0/8/0; tickets not come in: 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17831027.
Cast
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wright
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Performance Comment: As17830920.
Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss M. Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymorc
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Wheeler
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): A.A. ScotsAllan Ramsay
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Allan Ramsay

39
27 March 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Palmer. Gazetteer, 20 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Palmer at his house, No. 39, Goodge-street, Rathbone-place. Receipts: #287 9s. (147/8/0; 14/1/6; 0/19/6; tickets: 125/0/0) (charge: #69 7s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17831027, but Pierre-Palmer .
Cast
Role: Pierre Actor: Palmer
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wright
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: Too Civil by Half

Performance Comment: As17840103.
Cast
Role: Captain Freeman Actor: Palmer
Role: Butler Actor: Baddeley
Role: Bustle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lieutenant Bumper Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir Toby Treacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Treacle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Bridget Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Phillips
Related Works
Related Work: Too Civil by Half Author(s): John Dent

Dance: As17840311athi

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15 April 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Brereton. Part of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes. To prevent Confusion Ladies are desired to send their Servants by half past Four o'clock. [Afterpiece in place of Too Civil by Half, announced on playbill of 14 Apr.] Public Advertiser, 24 Mar.: Tickets to be had of Brereton, Charles-street, Covent-Garden. Receipts: #317 19s. (133/13; 12/11; 0/9; tickets: 171/6) (charge: #107 15s. 10d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17831027 .
Cast
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wright
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Performance Comment: As17831205 .
Cast
Role: Simon Actor: Suett
Role: Watchman Actor: Kenny
Role: Spouters Actor: R. Palmer, Phillimore, Fawcett, Spencer, Williames, &c
Role: : Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson
Related Works
Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: As17840311athi

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13 May 1784 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #274 10s. 6d. (261/14/0; 11/18/0; 0/16/0; ticket not come in: 0/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserv'd

Performance Comment: As17831027 .
Cast
Role: Spinosa Actor: Wright
Role: Jaffier Actor: Brereton
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: DL Bedamor Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Duke Actor: Chaplin
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons
Related Works
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd; or, A Plot Discover'd Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: Venice Preserv'd Author(s): Thomas OtwayJohn Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disguise

Performance Comment: As17840308but Mrs Wells in place of Mrs Wrighten .
Cast
Role: : Sir Richard Evergreen Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Hartwell Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sam Actor: Burton
Role: Tinsel Actor: Dodd
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miss Dorothy Evergreen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Emily Actor: Miss Phillips.
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Disguise Author(s): Harriet Horncastle Hook

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22 December 1785 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Receipts: #194 1s. 6d. (158/19/0; 33/1/0; 1/19/0; ticket not come in: 0/2/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Strangers At Home

Performance Comment: As17851220.
Cast
Role: : Aldobrand Actor: King
Role: Laurence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Montano Actor: Barrymore
Role: Octavio Actor: Dignum
Role: Regnalto Actor: Williames
Role: Fabio Actor: Phillimore
Role: Firelock Actor: Bannister
Role: Roberto Actor: Jones
Role: Alice Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Rosa Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Crouch.
Related Works
Related Work: The Strangers at Home Author(s): James CobbThomas Linley Sr.

Afterpiece Title: The Jubilee

Performance Comment: As17851221.
Cast
Role: DL Tragic Muse Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Tragic Muse Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Comic Muse Actor: Miss Farren
Role: : Bumpkin Actor: Parsons
Role: Irishman at Stratford Actor: Moody
Role: Country Girl Actor: Mrs Wrighten. In Pageant: Cupid-Master Canlets
Role: Cupid Actor: Master Canlets
Role: Iachimo Actor: Palmer
Role: Malvolio and Posthumus Actor: Bensley
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Richard III Actor: Kemble
Role: Romeo Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Hamlet Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sir Hugh Evans Actor: Parsons
Role: Doctor Cains Actor: Baddeley
Role: Sir Andrew Aguecheek Actor: Waldron
Role: Lear Actor: Wrighten
Role: FalstafT Actor: Chaplin
Role: Henry V Actor: Barrymore
Role: Coriolanus Actor: Phillimore
Role: Edgar Actor: Dodd
Role: Macbeth Actor: Williames
Role: Antony Actor: Staunton
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Miss Kemble
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Volumnia Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Queen in Richard III Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Crouch. Vocal Parts by Bannister, Dignum, Suett, Chapman, Fawcett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: London's Great Jubilee Author(s): Matthew Taubman
Related Work: The Jubilee Author(s): David GarrickCharles Dibdin
Related Work: Harlequin's Jubilee Author(s): Henry WoodwardJohn A. Fisher
Related Work: The Goldsmiths Jubilee; or, London's Triumph: Containing, A Description of the several Pageants: On which are Represented, Emblematical Figures, Artful Pieces of Architecture, and Rural Dancing: with the Speeches Spoken on each Pageant. Author(s): Thomas Jordan
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

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23 October 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: dl Afterpiece: Written by Mr Carey

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Emperor Of The Moon

Performance Comment: As17351015.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Penkethman
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Rosco
Role: Balliardo Actor: Lyon
Role: Cinthio Actor: Giffard
Role: Charmante Actor: Havard
Role: Keplair Actor: Woodward
Role: Galileus Actor: Dove
Role: Clerk Actor: Hamilton
Role: Officer Actor: Norris
Role: Bellemante Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Claria Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Mopsophil Actor: Mrs Roberts
Related Works
Related Work: The Emperour of the Moon Author(s): Aphra Behn

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17350926 musIc, Dancing .
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Yorkshireman Author(s): Henry Carey

Song: As17351020

Performance Comment: hathi.

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06 July 1710 @ Greenwich

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality. At 6 p.m. [Originally announced for 5 July, the play was apparently deferred to this date.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rival Queen's

Performance Comment: Alexander-Powell; Clytus-Elrington; Lysimachus-Thurmond Jr; Hephestion-Bullock Jr; Cassander-Husband; Perdicas-Cory; Sysigambis-Mrs Powell; Statira-Mrs Spiller; Roxana-Mrs Kent.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Powell
Role: Clytus Actor: Elrington
Role: Lysimachus Actor: Thurmond Jr
Role: Hephestion Actor: Bullock Jr
Role: Cassander Actor: Husband
Role: Perdicas Actor: Cory
Role: Sysigambis Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Statira Actor: Mrs Spiller
Role: Roxana Actor: Mrs Kent.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Holcroft
Related Work: The Rival Queans Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Alexander Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel LeeJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Covent Garden Tragedy Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: The diverting Italian Night Scene- between a Scaramouch, a Harlequin, a Cooper, his Wife, and others, as it was performed at dl with general Applause

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10 October 1719 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Booth; Iago-Cibber; Roderigo-Miller; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Booth
Role: Iago Actor: Cibber
Role: Roderigo Actor: Miller
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Saunders.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Song: As17191003*c1719 10 10 dl Written by Shakespear

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05 May 1724 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Hild. Bullock and Mrs Wall. Receipts: money #27 15s. 6d.; tickets #67 9s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don Quixote

Performance Comment: See17231216, but Quixote-Boheme; Moll-Mrs Egleton.
Cast
Role: Quixote Actor: Boheme
Role: Moll Actor: Mrs Egleton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: Don Quixote in England Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, The Third Part: With the Marriage of Mary the Buxome Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Thomas D'UrfeyFrederick Pilon
Related Work: Squire Badger Author(s): Henry FieldingThomas Arne

Dance: End I: Chacone-Mrs Bullock, from dl, being the first Time of her appearing on the Stage these 5 Years; II: Stripping Dance-Newhouse, Mrs Rogier; III: Venetian Dance by DelaGarde-Mrs Bullock; IV: Louvre-Mrs Wall; Dutch Boor-Newhouse, Mrs Ogden; V: Saraband-duPre, Mrs Wall

Song: Trumpet Song-Salway

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23 April 1731 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit R. Williams and Mrs Haughton. At the particular Desire of several Gentlemen and Ladies. Mainpiece: Written by Mr Cibber, Poet-Laureat to His Majesty

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: As17310322.
Cast
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Atall Actor: Giffard
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Collet
Role: Clerimont Actor: Rosco
Role: Careless Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Strut Actor: W. Williams
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Morgan
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Pearce
Role: Finder Actor: Bullock
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Plomer
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Morgan
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Situp Actor: Mrs Thomas.
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: As17310405.
Cast
Role: Phillida Actor: Mrs Palmer
Role: Damon Actor: Stopeler
Role: Cimon Actor: Rosco
Role: Mopsus Actor: Bardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

Dance: Haughton, for dl, being positively the only Time of his performing on this Stage

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01 April 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar

Performance Comment: Cast not listed, but see17340121.
Related Works
Related Work: Julius Caesar Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: Britannia

Performance Comment: Lord Rake-Hulett; Capt Bully-Maynheer Cajanus Sr, Brother to the famous tall Man who lately appeared at [DL]; Citizens-Lyon, Stoppelaer, Harbin, Excell; but see17340211. but see17340211.
Cast
Role: Lord Rake Actor: Hulett
Role: Capt Bully Actor: Maynheer Cajanus Sr, Brother to the famous tall Man who lately appeared at
Role: Citizens Actor: Lyon, Stoppelaer, Harbin, Excell
Related Works
Related Work: Britannia; or, The Royal Lovers Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Fall of Martinico; or, Britannia Triumphant Author(s): James Byrne
Related Work: Britannia Author(s): Thomas Lediard
Related Work: Britannia Author(s): David MalletThomas Arne
Related Work: Rule Britannia! Author(s): James RobertsSamuel Arnold

Song: By Nichols, from DL, his first appearance on this stage

Performance Comment: hathi.

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05 May 1737 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Miss Jones, the Mayor of Pasquin's Daughter. Mainpiece: Written by the Author of Pasquin. Afterpiece: Written by a Female Politician

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Historical Register

Performance Comment: See17370321.
Related Works
Related Work: The Historical Register Author(s): Henry Fielding

Afterpiece Title: The Sailor's Opera

Performance Comment: See17370503.

Dance: Mr Sant[, Dancing-Master, from Chester, who has perform'd several Times at dl] with great Applause, by the Name of the Chesire Boy

Related Works
Related Work: The Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The French Dancing Master Author(s): William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle
Related Work: The Gentleman Dancing Master Author(s): William Wycherley

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22 October 1737 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Mr Otway

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17370901, but Serina-Mrs Mills.
Cast
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Mills.
Role: Orphan Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Castalio Actor: Milward
Role: Polydore Actor: Mills
Role: Chamont Actor: Quin
Role: Chaplain Actor: Turbutt
Role: Page Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Brett
Role: Acasto Actor: Wright, the first time of his appearance on that stage.
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Fall of Phaeton; With Harlequin a Captive

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Beard, Mrs Clive; Ethiopian-Muilment; Turl-Pelling; Colombine-Mrs Walter; Morocco Servant-Macklin; Harlequin's Good Genius-Miss Cole; Harlequin-Lun Jr (the first time of his appearance on this stage).
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Beard, Mrs Clive
Role: Ethiopian Actor: Muilment
Role: Turl Actor: Pelling
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Morocco Servant Actor: Macklin
Role: Harlequin's Good Genius Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Harlequin Actor: Lun Jr
Related Works
Related Work: The Fall of Phaeton: With Harlequin a Captive Author(s): William PritchardThomas Arne

Dance: A Ballet-Haughton (his first appearance at dl in five years)