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Event Comment: The Christmas Tale is shortened, and went off with great Applause (Hopkins Diary). Receipts: #208 16s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio-Farren; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Davies; Elbow-Wright; Barnardine-Wrighten; Abhorson-Carpenter; Lucio-King; Mariana-Miss Hopkins; Juliet-Miss Platt; Mrs Over@done-Mrs Bradshaw; Francisca-Mrs Johnston; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Farren
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Barnardine Actor: Wrighten
Role: Abhorson Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lucio Actor: King
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Mrs Over@done Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 5 years. Receipts: #191 15s. 6d. (188.15.6; 3.0.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Lee (1st appearance in that character); Angelo-Hull; Escalus-Fearon; Claudio-Wroughton; Provost-L'Estrange; Friar Peter-Davis; Thomas-Booth; Constable-Wewitzer; Clown-Dunstall; Abhorson-Bates; Barnardine-Jones; Lucio-Woodward; Mariana-Miss Leeson; Juletta-Mrs Whitefield; Francisca-Miss Green; Isabella-Mrs Jackson (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Lee
Role: Angelo Actor: Hull
Role: Escalus Actor: Fearon
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Provost Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Davis
Role: Thomas Actor: Booth
Role: Constable Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Clown Actor: Dunstall
Role: Abhorson Actor: Bates
Role: Barnardine Actor: Jones
Role: Lucio Actor: Woodward
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Leeson
Role: Juletta Actor: Mrs Whitefield
Role: Francisca Actor: Miss Green
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Jackson

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Cast
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Bacchants Actor: Miss Dayes, others.
Role: Comus Actor: Mattocks
Role: Spirit Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Brothers Actor: Whitefield, Robson
Role: Bacchanals Actor: Reinhold, Mahon
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Miss Catley
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Song: As17770107

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Barry. Mainpiece: Not acted these 6 years. Part of the Pit will be laid into the Boxes. Servants are desired to be sent by Four o'clock, and those Ladies and Gentlemen who have Places in the Pit, are respectfully intreated to come early, to avoid inconveniency in getting to their Seats. Public Advertiser, 25 Feb.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Barry at No. 10, on the Terrace, New Palace-Yard, Westminster. Receipts: #271 15s. 6d. (143.15.6; tickets: 128.0.0) (charge: #67)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: Duke-Lewis; Sebastian-Wroughton; Sir Toby Belch-Dunstall; Fabian-Whitefield; Sea Captain-Booth; Malvolio-Wilson; Clown-Lee Lewes; Sir Andrew Ague Cheek-Quick; Olivia-Mrs Hartley; Maria-Mrs Wilson; Viola-Mrs Barry (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Wroughton
Role: Sir Toby Belch Actor: Dunstall
Role: Fabian Actor: Whitefield
Role: Sea Captain Actor: Booth
Role: Malvolio Actor: Wilson
Role: Clown Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Sir Andrew Ague Cheek Actor: Quick
Role: Olivia Actor: Mrs Hartley
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Viola Actor: Mrs Barry

Afterpiece Title: The Two Misers

Cast
Role: Lively Actor: Mattocks
Role: Hunks Actor: Reinhold
Role: Gripe Actor: Quick
Role: Osman Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mustapha Actor: Fox
Role: Ali Actor: Baker
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Brown.

Dance: As17770125

Song: I: song-Mrs Farrell

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio (1st time)-Brereton; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Davies; Elbow-Wright; Barnardine-Wrighten; Abhorson-Carpenter; Lucio-King; Mariana-Miss Hopkins; Juliet-Mrs Colles; Mrs Over@done-Mrs Bradshaw; Francisca-Mrs Johnston; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Brereton
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Barnardine Actor: Wrighten
Role: Abhorson Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lucio Actor: King
Role: Mariana Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Mrs Over@done Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: The Elopement

Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Byrn
Role: Clown Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lover Actor: Burton
Role: Drunken Valet Actor: Griffiths
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Barrett
Role: Country Girls Actor: Mrs Colles, Miss Abrams
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Collett.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio-Brereton; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Davies; Elbow-Wright; Fryar Peter-Chambers; Barnardine-Wrighten; Abhorson-Carpenter; Lucio-King; Mariana-Mrs Sharp; Juliet-Mrs Colles; Francisca-Mrs Johnston; Mrs Over@done-Mrs Bradshaw; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Brereton
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Fryar Peter Actor: Chambers
Role: Barnardine Actor: Wrighten
Role: Abhorson Actor: Carpenter
Role: Lucio Actor: King
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Colles
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Mrs Over@done Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: The Camp

Related Works
Related Work: First Faults Author(s): Maria Theresa De Camp
Event Comment: Benefit for Booth, Mahon & L'Estrange. Tickets delivered for Friday, May 7th, will be taken. Tickets sold at the Doors will not be admitted. Mainpiece: Not acted these 7 years [acted 16 Apr. 1773]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Illumination

Cast
Role: Skylight Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Dip Actor: Wilson
Role: Quillet Actor: Brunsdon
Role: Parchment Actor: Thompson
Role: Dick Actor: Fearon
Role: Mob Actor: Bates, Mahon, Wewitzer
Role: Miss Skylight Actor: Miss Green
Role: Mrs Skylight Actor: Mrs Pitt

Afterpiece Title: The Albion Queens; or, The Death of Mary Queen of Scots

Performance Comment: Duke of Norfolk-Wroughton; Davison-L'Estrange; Morton-Fearon; Gifford-Thompson; Cecil-Hull; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Jackson; Douglas-Mrs Bulkley; Mary Queen of Scots-Mrs Hartley (Their 1st appearance in those characters).
Cast
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Wroughton
Role: Davison Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Morton Actor: Fearon
Role: Gifford Actor: Thompson
Role: Cecil Actor: Hull
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Douglas Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Mary Queen of Scots Actor: Mrs Hartley

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer's Return from London

Cast
Role: Lord Hardy Actor: Wroughton
Role: Campley Actor: Lewis
Role: Lord Brumpton Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Trusty Actor: Hull
Role: Counsellor Puzzle Actor: Booth
Role: Tom Actor: Jones
Role: Sable Actor: Quick
Role: Trim Actor: Wilson
Role: Lady Harriet Actor: Mrs Bulkley
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Fardingale Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Farmer Actor: Wilson
Role: Farmer's Wife Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Lapstone Actor: Wilson
Role: Rawboy Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Bluff Actor: J. Wilson
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Nancy Actor: Mrs Wilson.

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Cast
Role: 790322but Brothers Actor: Whitfield, Robson.
Role: Comus Actor: Mattocks
Role: Spirit Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Bacchanal Actor: Reinhold
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Bacchants Actor: Mrs Morton, Miss Ambrose
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Kennedy.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 4 years. Receipts: #131 10s. (129.16; 1.14)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Henderson (1st appearance in that character); Angelo-Clarke; Escalus-Fearon; Claudio-Wroughton; Provost-L'Estrange; Fryar Peter-Thompson; Elbow-W. Bates; Abhorson-Bates; Barnardine-Jones; Clown-Booth; Lucio-Lee Lewes; Mariana-Mrs Inchbald; Juliet-Mrs Whitfield; Francisca-Mrs Poussin; Isabella-Mrs Yates.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Henderson
Role: Angelo Actor: Clarke
Role: Escalus Actor: Fearon
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Provost Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Fryar Peter Actor: Thompson
Role: Elbow Actor: W. Bates
Role: Abhorson Actor: Bates
Role: Barnardine Actor: Jones
Role: Clown Actor: Booth
Role: Lucio Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost Actor: Reinhold
Role: Noodle Actor: Robson
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: King Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Miss Catley.

Dance: End IV: The Villagers-Aldridge, Langrish, Jackson, Miss Valois

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Henderson; Angelo-Hull; Escalus-Fearon; Claudio-Wroughton; Provost-L'Estrange; Fryar Peter-Thompson; Elbow-W. Bates; Abhorson-Bates; Barnardine-Jones; Clown-Booth; Lucio-Lee Lewes; Mariana-Mrs Inchbald; Juliet-Miss Stuart; Francisca-Mrs Poussin; Isabella-Mrs Yates .
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Henderson
Role: Angelo Actor: Hull
Role: Escalus Actor: Fearon
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Provost Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Fryar Peter Actor: Thompson
Role: Elbow Actor: W. Bates
Role: Abhorson Actor: Bates
Role: Barnardine Actor: Jones
Role: Clown Actor: Booth
Role: Lucio Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates

Afterpiece Title: The Choice of Harlequin

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Henderson; Angelo-Clarke; Escalus-Fearon; Claudio-Wroughton; Provost-Davies; Friar Peter-Thompson; Elbow-W. Bates; Abhorson-Bates; Barnardine-Jones; Clown-Booth; Lucio-Lee Lewes; Mariana-Mrs Lewis; Juliet-Miss Stuart; Francisca-Mrs Poussin; Isabella-Mrs Yates .
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Henderson
Role: Angelo Actor: Clarke
Role: Escalus Actor: Fearon
Role: Claudio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Thompson
Role: Elbow Actor: W. Bates
Role: Abhorson Actor: Bates
Role: Barnardine Actor: Jones
Role: Clown Actor: Booth
Role: Lucio Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Lewis
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates

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
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 5 years. [Mrs Siddons's 1st appearance as Isabella was at Bath, 11 Dec. 1779.] Receipts: #281 2s. 6d. (264/6/0; 16/7/6; 0/9/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio-Brereton; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Wrighten; Elbow-Wright; Fryar Peter-Chaplin; Barnardine-Fawcett; Abhorson-Alfred; Lucio-[Lee] Lewes; Mariana-Mrs Ward; Juliet-Miss Barnes; Isabella-Mrs Siddons (1st appearance in that character [in London]). [Edition of 1784 (Bathurst) adds: Francisca-Miss Simson.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Brereton
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Wrighten
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Fryar Peter Actor: Chaplin
Role: Barnardine Actor: Fawcett
Role: Abhorson Actor: Alfred
Role: Lucio Actor:
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Francisca Actor: Miss Simson.

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Cast
Role: : Gargle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Dick Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Simon Actor: Burton
Role: Wingate Actor: Baddeley
Role: Charlotte Actor: Miss Simson
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 2 years. Receipts: #172 15s. 6d. (148/5/0; 24/3/0; 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: Duke-Smith; Angelo-Palmer; Claudio-Barrymore; Escalus-Aickin; Clown-Parsons; Provost-Wrighten; Elbow-Wright; Fryar Peter-Chaplin; Barnardine-Fawcett; Abhorson-Alfred; Lucio-Bannister Jun.; Mariana-Mrs Ward; Juliet-Miss Barnes; Isabella-Mrs Siddons .
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Wrighten
Role: Elbow Actor: Wright
Role: Fryar Peter Actor: Chaplin
Role: Barnardine Actor: Fawcett
Role: Abhorson Actor: Alfred
Role: Lucio Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Siddons

Afterpiece Title: The Quaker

Cast
Role: Steady Actor: Bannister
Role: Solomon Actor: Parsons
Role: Easy Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lubin Actor: Suett
Role: Gillian Actor: Miss Field
Role: Cicely Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Floretta Actor: M rs Wrighten
Event Comment: Benefit for Pope. Afterpiece: Not acted these 7 years [not acted since 1 Feb. 1777]. Public Advertiser, 11 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Pope at his house in Half-moon-street, Piccadilly. Receipts: #207 4s. 6d. (132.6.0; 2.1.6; tickets: 72.17.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Cast
Role: Posthumus Actor: Holman
Role: Bellarius Actor: Aickin
Role: Guiderius Actor: Farren
Role: Arviragus Actor: Davies
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Gardner
Role: Pissanio Actor: Hull
Role: Frenchman Actor: Macready
Role: Phhlario Actor: Fearon
Role: Caius Lucius Actor: Cubitt
Role: Cornelius Actor: Thompson
Role: Cloten Actor: Quick
Role: Iachimo Actor: Pope
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Helen Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Imogen Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Duke's Servant-Lewis; Lovel-Brown; Freeman-Macready; Philip-Fearon; Robert-Thompson; Sir Harry's Servant-Ryder; Lady Charlotte-Mrs T. Kennedy; Lady Bab-Mrs Morton; Kitty (with a song in character; for that night only)-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovel Actor: Brown
Role: Freeman Actor: Macready
Role: Philip Actor: Fearon
Role: Robert Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Ryder
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Pope.

Dance: End: Leap Year, as17870425; II afterpiece: a Mock Minuet-Ryder, Mrs Pope

Song: II: a Glee-King, Darley, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Kennedy

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Abington. Part of the Pit [Public Advertiser, 16 Apr.: nine rows] will be laid into the Boxes. Receipts: #296 19s. 6d. (164.19.6; 7.5.0; tickets: 124.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Cast
Role: Benedick Actor: Lewis
Role: Leonato Actor: Hull
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Davies
Role: Claudio Actor: Farren
Role: Balthazar Actor: Darley
Role: Don John Actor: Booth
Role: Anthonio Actor: Thompson
Role: Borachio Actor: Macready
Role: Conrade Actor: Cubitt
Role: Friar Actor: Fearon
Role: Verges Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Dogberry Actor: Quick
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Edwin
Role: Hero Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Abington.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Duke's Servant-Lewis; Lovel-Brown; Freeman-Macready; Philip-Fearon; Robert-Thompson; Sir Harry's Servant-Ryder; Lady Charlotte-Miss Stuart; Lady Bab-Mrs Morton; Kitty (with the song)-Mrs Abington; mock minuet-Ryder, Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovel Actor: Brown
Role: Freeman Actor: Macready
Role: Philip Actor: Fearon
Role: Robert Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Ryder
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: mock minuet Actor: Ryder, Mrs Abington.

Dance: II: Masquerade Dance, as17871107; End: New Divertisement, as17880124

Song: II afterpiece: Ally Croaker in two parts,-Mrs Abington, Johnstone

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 2 years. To conclude with the Glorious Defeat of the Spanish Armada, and a Grand Procession. [These were included in all subsequent performances.] Receipts: #265 14s. (217.12; 45.10; 2.12)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Duke-Aickin; Frederick-Fox; Amiens (with songs)-Dignum; Jaques-Palmer; Le Beau-R. Palmer; Oliver-Whitfield; Jaques de Bois-Benson; Orlando-Kemble; Adam-Moody; Touchstone-King; Rosalind (with the Cuckoo Song)-Mrs Jordan; Celia-Mrs Kemble; Phebe-Miss Collins; Audrey-Mrs Williames.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Fox
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Benson
Role: Orlando Actor: Kemble
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Williames.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehearsed

Performance Comment: Dangle-Dodd; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Signor Pasticio Ritornello-Dubois; Interpreter-Baddeley; Under Prompter-Maddocks; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Italian Girls-Miss Hagley, Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp; Characters of the Tragedy: Lord Burleigh-Phillimore; Governor-Wrighten; Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; Sir Chris. Hatton-Waldron; Master of the Horse-Alfred; Beef@eater-Williames; Justice-Packer; Son-Suett; Constable-Fawcett; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Nieces-Miss Heard, Miss Barnes; Justice's Lady-Mrs Heard; Confidant-Mrs Booth; Tilburina-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Dangle Actor: Dodd
Role: Sneer Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Fretful Plagiary Actor: Parsons
Role: Signor Pasticio Ritornello Actor: Dubois
Role: Interpreter Actor: Baddeley
Role: Under Prompter Actor: Maddocks
Role: Puff Actor: King
Role: Mrs Dangle Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Italian Girls Actor: Miss Hagley, Mrs Bland, Miss DeCamp
Role: Lord Burleigh Actor: Phillimore
Role: Governor Actor: Wrighten
Role: Earl of Leicester Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sir Walter Raleigh Actor: Burton
Role: Hatton Actor: Waldron
Role: Master of the Horse Actor: Alfred
Role: Beef@eater Actor: Williames
Role: Justice Actor: Packer
Role: Son Actor: Suett
Role: Constable Actor: Fawcett
Role: Don Ferolo Whiskerandos Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Nieces Actor: Miss Heard, Miss Barnes
Role: Justice's Lady Actor: Mrs Heard
Role: Confidant Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Tilburina Actor: Miss Pope.

Song: In V: a song-Miss Hagley

Event Comment: "Mrs Siddons's timid approach [in Act V] to the home of a friend whom she had robbed of a lover: 'She staggers up to the door, timidly lifts the knocker, releases it as if she had committed a mortal sin, seizes it a second time and--knocks. It is impossible to describe how she knocked, but I shall never forget her in this situation, never forget the tone of her voice in answer to the servant, never the timidity, the anguish of her expression and movements.'" (F. W. von Hassell quoted in J. A. Kelly, 144-45). Receipts: #337 7s. 6d. (321.16.0; 14.6.6; 1.5.0, being the largest amount taken at this theatre, on a night not devoted to a benefit, between 1776 and 4 June of this season, q. v.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Duke of Gloster-Aickin; Lord Hastings-Kemble; Catesby-Phillimore; Sir Richard Ratcliffe-Benson; Bellmour-Packer; Dumont-Bensley; Derby-Maddocks; Alicia-Mrs Ward; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Duke of Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Richard Ratcliffe Actor: Benson
Role: Bellmour Actor: Packer
Role: Dumont Actor: Bensley
Role: Derby Actor: Maddocks
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Fairy Favour

Cast
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Harris
Role: Clown Actor: Dubois
Role: Scaramouch Actor: Fairbrother
Role: Watchmen Actor: Burton, _Chapman
Role: 2nd Statuary Actor: Chapman.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Banks
Role: Squire Sapscull Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Punch Actor: Hamoir
Role: Mezetin Actor: Bidotti
Role: Pero Actor: Kirk
Role: Chairmen Actor: Phillimore, Haymes
Role: Surgeon Caustic Actor: Fawcett
Role: Bandage Actor: Lyons
Role: Waiter Actor: Benson
Role: Statuary Actor: Bland
Role: Gardener Actor: Bourk
Role: Fisherman Actor: Alfred
Role: Mandarine Actor: Young Grimaldi
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Blanchet
Role: Queen Mab Actor: Miss DeCamp.
Event Comment: [Afterpiece in place of The Fairy Favour, advertised on playbill of 26 Mar.] Receipts: #329 13s. 6d. (318.2.0; 11.1.6; 0.10.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Fawcett; Brabantio-Aickin; Gratiano-Phillimore; Lodovico-Packer; Othello-Kemble; Cassio-Barrymore; Iago-Bensley; Roderigo-Dodd; Montano-Whitfield; Desdemona-Mrs Siddons; AEmilia-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Fawcett
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Gratiano Actor: Phillimore
Role: Lodovico Actor: Packer
Role: Othello Actor: Kemble
Role: Cassio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Iago Actor: Bensley
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dodd
Role: Montano Actor: Whitfield
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: AEmilia Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: The Deaf Lover

Cast
Role: Meadows Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Young Wrongward Actor: Haymes
Role: Old Wrongward Actor: Waldron
Role: John Actor: Burton
Role: Canteen Actor: Benson
Role: Sternhold Actor: Maddocks
Role: Groom Actor: Fawcett
Role: William Actor: Alfred
Role: Sophia Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Betsey Blossom Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Essex

Cast
Role: Rutland Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Nottingham Actor: Mrs Rock.
Role: Essex Actor: Holman
Role: Burleigh Actor: Harley
Role: Raleigh Actor: Macready
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Thompson
Role: Officer Actor: Evatt
Role: Southampton Actor: Farren
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Performance Comment: Duke's Servant (for that night only)-Lewis; Lovell-Munden; Sir Harry's Servant (with a Mock Minuet)-Blanchard; Philip-Wilson; Freeman-Macready; Tom-Cubitt; Robert-Thompson; Coachman-[C.] Powell; Kingston-Cross; Lady Charlotte-Miss Stuart; Cook-Mrs Davenett; Lady Bab-Mrs Rock; Kitty (with a song and mock Minuet, for that night only)-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Duke's Servant Actor: Lewis
Role: Lovell Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Blanchard
Role: Philip Actor: Wilson
Role: Freeman Actor: Macready
Role: Tom Actor: Cubitt
Role: Robert Actor: Thompson
Role: Coachman Actor:
Role: Kingston Actor: Cross
Role: Lady Charlotte Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Cook Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Lady Bab Actor: Mrs Rock
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs Pope.

Dance: As17901204

Event Comment: [In 2nd piece the playbill assigns Orlando to Kemble, but "On account of indisposition, Barrymore last night performed Orlando for Kemble" (Oracle, 4 Oct.).] 3rd piece: To conclude with the Glorious Defeat of the Spanish Armada, and a Grand Procession. "Equal to any actor I ever saw, as far as his line extends, is Mr Parsons; his conception and expression of Sir Fretful Plagiary, in Mr Sheridan's Critic, are as strong and masterly as were Garrick's in Kitely [in Every Man in his Humour]; and his 'laughing without mirth' therein equally admirable" (Jonson, ed. Waldron, 171). Receipts: #251 4s. 6d. (213.6.6; 37.0.0; 0.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Drury

Afterpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: Duke-Aickin; Frederick-Packer; Amiens (with songs)-Dignum; Jaques-Palmer; Le Beau-R. Palmer; Oliver-Whitfield; Jaques de Bois-Benson; Orlando-Barrymore; Adam-Moody; Touchstone-King; Corin-Waldron; Silvius-Bland; William-Burton; Rosalind (with the Cuckoo Song)-Mrs Jordan; Celia-Mrs Kemble; Phebe-Miss Collins; Audrey-Mrs Edwards.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Frederick Actor: Packer
Role: Amiens Actor: Dignum
Role: Jaques Actor: Palmer
Role: Le Beau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Oliver Actor: Whitfield
Role: Jaques de Bois Actor: Benson
Role: Orlando Actor: Barrymore
Role: Adam Actor: Moody
Role: Touchstone Actor: King
Role: Corin Actor: Waldron
Role: Silvius Actor: Bland
Role: William Actor: Burton
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Jordan
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Phebe Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Audrey Actor: Mrs Edwards.

Afterpiece Title: The Critic

Performance Comment: Dangle-R. Palmer; Sneer-Palmer; Sir Fretful Plagiary-Parsons; Signor Ritornello-Hamoir; Interpreter-Baddeley; Puff-King; Mrs Dangle-Mrs Hopkins; Italian Girls-Miss Hagley, Miss DeCamp, Miss Daniels; Characters of the Tragedy: Lord Burleigh-Hollingsworth; Governor-Wrighten; Earl of Leicester-Whitfield; Sir Walter Raleigh-Burton; Sir Christopher Hatton-Waldron; Master of the Horse-Alfred; Beef@eater-Phillimore; Justice-Packer; Son-Suett; Constable-Fawcett; Don Ferolo Whiskerandos-Bannister Jun.; Nieces-Miss Heard, Miss Collins; Justice's Lady-Mrs Heard; Confidant-Mrs Booth; Tilburina-Miss Pope.

Song: V 2nd piece: song-Miss Hagley

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Duke of Gloster-Aickin; Lord Hastings-Kemble; Catesby-Phillimore; Sir Richard Ratcliffe-Benson; Bellmour-R. Palmer; Dumont-Bensley; Darby-Maddocks; Alicia-Mrs Powell; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Duke of Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Richard Ratcliffe Actor: Benson
Role: Bellmour Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dumont Actor: Bensley
Role: Darby Actor: Maddocks
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Quildrive Actor: Banks
Role: Tom Actor: Alfred.
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Cohenberg Actor: Palmer
Role: Ismael Actor: Benson
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Anselm Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Edwards.
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore
Role: Harry Actor: R. Palmer
Role: William Actor: Lyons
Role: Hostler Actor: Webb
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Diggery Actor: Parsons
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: Watt Actor: Maddocks
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Kitty Sprightly Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bland
Role: Dapper Actor: Fawcett
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Farren.
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. Receipts: #468 18s. 6d. (426.11.6; 41.9.0; 0.15.0; ticket not come in: 0.3.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Venice Preserved

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Maddocks; Priuli-Aickin; Bedamar-R. Palmer; Jaffier-Kemble; Pierre-Bensley; Renault-Packer; Elliot-Fawcett; Spinosa-Benson; Theodore-Alfred; Durande-Cooke; Mezzano-Caulfield; Officer-Phillimore; Belvidera-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Maddocks
Role: Priuli Actor: Aickin
Role: Bedamar Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Jaffier Actor: Kemble
Role: Pierre Actor: Bensley
Role: Renault Actor: Packer
Role: Elliot Actor: Fawcett
Role: Spinosa Actor: Benson
Role: Theodore Actor: Alfred
Role: Durande Actor: Cooke
Role: Mezzano Actor: Caulfield
Role: Officer Actor: Phillimore
Role: Belvidera Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Phillimore
Role: Subtle Actor: Waldron
Role: Classic Actor: Packer
Role: Marquis Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Kitteau Actor: Banks
Role: Roger Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Solitaire Actor: Maddocks
Role: Dauphine Actor: Caulfield
Role: Gamut Actor: Fawcett
Role: Servant Actor: Webb
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss DeCamp

Dance: In II afterpiece: a Minuet-Hamoir, Miss DeCamp. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Fawcett; Brabantio-Aickin; Gratiano-Phillimore; Lodovico-Packer; Othello-Kemble; Cassio-Barrymore; Iago-Bensley; Roderigo-Dodd; Montano-Whitfield; Desdemona-Mrs Siddons; AEmilia-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Fawcett
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Gratiano Actor: Phillimore
Role: Lodovico Actor: Packer
Role: Othello Actor: Kemble
Role: Cassio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Iago Actor: Bensley
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dodd
Role: Montano Actor: Whitfield
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: AEmilia Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Quildrive Actor: Banks.
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Tidswell.
Role: The Seraskier Actor: Kelly
Role: Cohenberg Actor: Palmer
Role: Ismael Actor: Benson
Role: Yuseph Actor: Suett
Role: Leopold Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Peter Actor: Dignum
Role: Anselm Actor: Sedgwick
Role: Michael Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Katherine Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Miss Hagley
Role: Lilla Actor: Sga Storace
Role: Ghita Actor: Mrs Edwards.
Role: Sir Gilbert Pumpkin Actor: Waldron
Role: Charles Actor: Barrymore
Role: Harry Actor: R. Palmer
Role: William Actor: Lyons
Role: Hostler Actor: Webb
Role: Waiter Actor: Phillimore
Role: Diggery Actor: Parsons
Role: Cymon Actor: Burton
Role: Watt Actor: Maddocks
Role: Miss Bridget Pumpkin Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Kitty Sprightly Actor: Miss Collins.
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Baddeley
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Burton
Role: Young Wilding Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bland
Role: Dapper Actor: Fawcett
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Farren.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Packer; Anthonio-Bensley; Bassanio-Wroughton; Salanio-Whitfield; Solarino-Barrymore; Gratiano-R. Palmer; Lorenzo (with songs)-Dignum; Shylock-Kemble; Tubal-Waldron; Launcelot-Suett; Gobbo-Jones; Leonardo-Cooke; Balthazar-Maddocks; Portia-Mrs Siddons; Nerissa-Mrs Goodall; Jessica (with a song)-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Packer
Role: Anthonio Actor: Bensley
Role: Bassanio Actor: Wroughton
Role: Salanio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Solarino Actor: Barrymore
Role: Gratiano Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Dignum
Role: Shylock Actor: Kemble
Role: Tubal Actor: Waldron
Role: Launcelot Actor: Suett
Role: Gobbo Actor: Jones
Role: Leonardo Actor: Cooke
Role: Balthazar Actor: Maddocks
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Nerissa Actor: Mrs Goodall
Role: Jessica Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

Cast
Role: Azor Actor: Kelly
Role: Scander Actor: Bannister
Role: Ali Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Crouch
Role: Fatima Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Lesbia Actor: Miss Hagley.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mary Queen Of Scots

Performance Comment: Duke of Norfolk-Kemble; Sir William Cecil-Aickin; Lord Herries-Barrymore; Davison-Packer; Earl of Shrewsbury-Benson; Earl of Huntingdon-Phillimore; Sir Amias Paulet-Fawcett; Beton-Whitfield; Nawe-Alfred; Lieutenant-Maddocks; Sheriff-Lyons; Queen Mary-Mrs Siddons; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Ward; Lady Douglas-Mrs Powell; Lady Scroop-Miss Tidswell.
Cast
Role: Duke of Norfolk Actor: Kemble
Role: Sir William Cecil Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Herries Actor: Barrymore
Role: Davison Actor: Packer
Role: Earl of Shrewsbury Actor: Benson
Role: Earl of Huntingdon Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Amias Paulet Actor: Fawcett
Role: Beton Actor: Whitfield
Role: Nawe Actor: Alfred
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Maddocks
Role: Sheriff Actor: Lyons
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Lady Douglas Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Lady Scroop Actor: Miss Tidswell.

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Cast
Role: Lord Minikin Actor: Whitfield
Role: Davy Actor: Suett.
Role: Lord Foppington Actor: Dodd
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Palmer
Role: Loveless Actor: Wroughton
Role: Townly Actor: Barrymore
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Moody
Role: Probe Actor: Waldron
Role: Lory Actor: Baddeley
Role: Le Varole Actor: Maddocks
Role: Berinthia Actor: Miss Farren
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Mrs Coupler Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Jordan.
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King
Role: Colonel Tivy Actor: Barrymore
Role: Jessamy Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Tittup Actor: Miss Farren.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Duke of Gloster-Aickin; Lord Hastings-Kemble; Catesby-Phillimore; Sir Richard Ratcliffe-Benson; Belmour-Packer [Public Advertiser: R. Palmer]; Dumont-Bensley; Derby-Maddocks; Alicia-Mrs Powell; Jane Shore-Mrs Siddons.
Cast
Role: Duke of Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: Kemble
Role: Catesby Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sir Richard Ratcliffe Actor: Benson
Role: Belmour Actor: Packer
Role: Dumont Actor: Bensley
Role: Derby Actor: Maddocks
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Powell
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Siddons.

Afterpiece Title: The Cheats of Scapin

Performance Comment: Thrifty-Wewitzer; Gripe-Suett [the assignment of these two parts may be a misprint; see17921222 and thereafter]; Octavian-Whitfield; Leander-Barrymore; Scapin-Bannister Jun.; Shift-R. Palmer; Lucia-Miss Heard; Clara-Miss Collins.
Cast
Role: Thrifty Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Gripe Actor: Suett
Role: Octavian Actor: Whitfield
Role: Leander Actor: Barrymore
Role: Scapin Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Shift Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lucia Actor: Miss Heard
Role: Clara Actor: Miss Collins.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: At King's Othello

Performance Comment: Duke of Venice-Maddocks; Brabantio-Aickin; Gratiano-Phillimore; Lodovico-Packer; Othello-Kemble; Cassio-Barrymore; Iago-Bensley; Roderigo-Dodd; Montano-Whitfield; Julio [i.e. Gentleman ]-Benson; Antonio [i.e. Messenger ]-Caulfield; Officers-Banks, Lyons; Messenger-Bland; Sailor-Alfred; Desdemona-Mrs Siddons; Aemilia-Mrs Ward.
Cast
Role: Duke of Venice Actor: Maddocks
Role: Brabantio Actor: Aickin
Role: Gratiano Actor: Phillimore
Role: Lodovico Actor: Packer
Role: Othello Actor: Kemble
Role: Cassio Actor: Barrymore
Role: Iago Actor: Bensley
Role: Roderigo Actor: Dodd
Role: Montano Actor: Whitfield
Role: Gentleman ] Actor: Benson
Role: Messenger ] Actor: Caulfield
Role: Officers Actor: Banks, Lyons
Role: Messenger Actor: Bland
Role: Sailor Actor: Alfred
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Aemilia Actor: Mrs Ward.

Afterpiece Title: The Patron

Cast
Role: Sir ThomasLofty Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir Peter Pepper Pot Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Dick Bever Actor: Whitfield
Role: Frank Younger Actor: Bland
Role: Sir Roger Dowlas Actor: Phillimore
Role: Mr Rust Actor: Waldron
Role: Mr Dactyl Actor: Suett
Role: Mr Puff Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mr Staytape Actor: Hollingsworth
Role: Robin Actor: Benson
Role: John Actor: Alfred
Role: Miss Juliet Actor: Miss Heard.