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We found 11787 matches on Author, 6982 matches on Performance Comments, 1316 matches on Event Comments, 1129 matches on Roles/Actors, and 512 matches on Performance Title.

12551
07 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; CO 2. but printed in 3, by John O'Keeffe]: Taken [by its author]. with various Alterations, from the Opera of The Lad of the Hills [see 9 Apr. 1796]. The Music partly compiled, and the Overture, new Music and the Accompaniments to the National Airs, composed by Shield. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. Account-Book. 3 Oct.: Paid O'Keeffe for the Alteration of the Lad of the Hills and the Golden Pippin [see 5 Nov.] #100. Receipts: #220 19s. 6d. (209.15.6; 11.4.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12552
10 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12553
12 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: The high degree of Public favor bestowed on Mr Elliston has induced the Proprietors of the Theatre Royal Bath, obligingly to consent that he shall perform at this Theatre once in every Fortnight thro'out the Season (notice on playbill of 10 Oct.). [But, except for 19 May, Elliston did not act at cg after 24 Nov.] Receipts: #249 14s. (229.12; 20.2)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jew

Cast
Role: Sir Stephen Bertram Actor: Hull

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12554
13 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted these 20 years [acted 4 Dec. 1786]. With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. [Miss Allingham is identified in playbill of 24 Nov.] Receipts: #200 5s. 6d. (196.2.0; 4.3.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12555
14 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Road To Ruin

Performance Comment: Goldfinch-Lewis; Silky-Quick; Harry Dornton-Holman; Dornton-Munden; Milford-Toms; Sulky-Davenport; Smith-Powel; Hosier-Macready; Jacob-Abbot; Marker-Farley; Sheriff's Officer-Thompson; Tradesmen-Lee, Street, Gray, Coombs; Sophia-Mrs Lee (1st appearance these two years); Jenny-Mrs Norton; Mrs Ledger-Mrs Platt; Milliner-Miss Leserve; Mantuamaker-Mrs Blurton; Mrs Warren-Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12556
18 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet

Afterpiece Title: Love in a Camp or Patrick in Prussia

Performance Comment: Capt. Patrick-Johnstone; Quiz-Quick; Darby-Munden; Marshal Ferbelin-Macready; Father Luke-Waddy; Olmutz-Haymes; Rupert-Philipps; Adjutant-Davenport; Mabel Flourish-Mrs Gilbert; Norah-Miss Logan; Flora-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Father Luke Actor: Waddy

12557
19 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way To Get Married

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

12558
20 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fourth part I

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Fawcett; King Henry-Murray; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Middleton; Worcester-Hull; Poins-Macready; Francis-Knight; Sir W. Blount-Toms; Bardolph-Thompson; Douglas-Farley; Northumberland-Davenport; Westmorland-Claremont; Sheriff-Haymes; Carriers-Quick, Munden; Hotspur-Holman; Hostess-Mrs Davenport; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Middleton

Afterpiece Title: Sprigs of Laurel

12559
24 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: The principal parts of the Compilation from The Choice of Harlequin. The Magic Cavern, The Enchanted Castle, The Sylphs, The Sorcerer. The Music compiled from, and composed by Michael Arne, Shield, J. C.? Bach, Spofforth, &c. The Scenery, Machinery and Decorations are partly new, and the rest completely repaired by Hodgins, Phillips, Hollogan. Blackmore, and assistants. Receipts: #210 14s. 6d. (209.16.6; 0.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Pope; Roderigo-Knight; Cassio-Macready; Brabantio-Hull; Lodovico-Toms; Duke-Thompson; Gratiano-Powel; Montano-Claremont; Iago-Murray; Emilia-Mrs Fawcett; Desdemona-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Pope

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Treasure or Jewels New Set

Performance Comment: Pantomimic Characters. Persian Merchant and Lover-Farley; Harlequin-Simpson; Clown-Follett; Pantaloon-Hawtin; Fop's Servant-Simmons; Punch-Rayner; Cooper-Blurton; Lemon Merchant-Wilde; Landlord-Thompson; Cook-Mrs Henley; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; [Vocal Characters. Gamblers-Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps; Pleasure-Mrs Martyr; Virtue-Mrs Mountain; Arabian Girl-Mrs Clendining; Glees and Chorusses-Linton, Street, Gray; [Part I A View of Desarts of Arabia, with passing of Caravan. The Banditti (from The Magic Cavern, painted by Richards, the music by Shield); A Garden@song-Mrs Clendining; [composed by Shield. The Hotel (from The Choice of Harlequin), with Views of Temple of Virtue and Pleasure Painted by Richards, Dall, and Smirk; the music by Michael Arne. The Building Scene and Falling Scaffold (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. The Outside of Pantaloon's House-the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club (from The Choice of Harlequin) Come pass the Box(, composed by [M.] Arne) -Bowden, Townsend, Haymes, Philipps, Linton, Street, Gray; [Prison Scene-with a Hornpipe in Fetters-Blurton; [Part II. An exact Representation of the Telegraphev. in which is shewn the manner of conveying Intelligence, demanding Questions, and receiving Answers. A View of Doverv. with the Fleet prepared for Sea-The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus [Park Wall, changes to a Public House. The Trick Tea Chest, Harlequin's Leap and Transformation. The Kitchen Scenev by Messink. Harlequin changes to a Lobster. A Landscapev painted by Lambert, which changes to the Wash-House Scenev (from The Sorcerer) invented by Rich. Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall-a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Cast
Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Mandarine Actor: the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Inside Actor: the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Magic Candles Actor: Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: with the Fleet prepared for Sea Actor: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Actor: the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: which changes to the Wash Actor: House Scenev
Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: Outside of a Pantaloon's House Actor: the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the art of making Punch Actor: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: The Statuary Yard invented by Messink Actor: Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: A Dark Wood Actor: Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.

12560
25 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Servants admitted to keep Places as usual, and Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to order them to attend at the Theatre not later than Five o'Clock. For such Places as are ordered to be kept by the Place Keepers of the Theatre. One Shilling is to be paid at the time of taking them, and no Place Keeper or Box Keeper is to demand, or to receive, any further Gratuity on any pretence whatever. Every Place Keeper to wear a Number. It is respectfully desired that Information may be given to Brandon. at the Box-office, of any Irregularity or Imposition, which will be immediately redressed. Receipts: #125 17s. (124.11; 1.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Woodman

Cast
Role: Sir Walter Waring Actor: Quick

Afterpiece Title: The Farm House

Performance Comment: Modely-Knight; Heartwell-Middleton; Freehold-Davenport; Sir John English-Wilde; Shacklefigure-Simmons; Constables-Thompson, Abbot; Flora-Miss Mansel; Aura-Mrs Knight.
Cast
Role: Sir John English Actor: Wilde

12561
26 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Afterpiece Title: The Wicklow Mountains

12562
27 October 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17960919, but Juliet-A Young Lady (3rd appearance on any stage [Miss Allingham]); Balthazar-_; Montague-_; Friar John-_; Apothecary-_.
Cast
Role: Apothecary Actor: Simmons

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Treasure

Cast
Role: The Outside of Pantaloon's House Actor: the Mandarine-the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Mandarine Actor: the Inside-the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Inside Actor: the Magic Candles-Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: the Magic Candles Actor: Harlequin from the Tea Urn, invented by Messink and Martinelli. The Dog Kennel and Pigeon House invented by Rich. The Hazard Club
Role: with the Fleet prepared for Sea Actor: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Telegraphe-the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: The arrival of an Express from an Admiralty by the Actor: the Sailing of the Fleet, with Rule Britannia-Townsend, Chorus
Role: which changes to the Wash Actor: House Scenev
Role: Pantaloon's House and Garden Wall Actor: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder-with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: a Venetian Window changes to a Ladder Actor: with the Clown's Disaster in the Horse Trough. Outside of a Pantaloon's House-the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: Outside of a Pantaloon's House Actor: the art of making Punch-the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the art of making Punch Actor: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel-Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: the Transformation of Punch to a Wheel Actor: Barrow invented by Rich. The Statuary Yard invented by Messink-Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: The Statuary Yard invented by Messink Actor: Harlequin Gladiator. A Dark Wood-Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.
Role: A Dark Wood Actor: Harlequin and Columbine, guarded by Virtue. are shewn the Cavern of Vice, in which are personified Intemperance, Deceit, Avarice, Gaming, Drunkenness, Lust, and Murder. To conclude with a Representation of the Temple of Virtuevv, in which the Vices give place to Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Fortitude, and Charity. And Harlequin and Columbine are united at the Altar of Hymen.

Song: As17960919, but Vocal Parts-_

12563
02 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #522 19s. (519.14; 3.5)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Way To Get Married

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

12564
04 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fortunes Fool

Cast
Role: Sir Bamber Blackletter Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Charles Danvers Actor: Middleton

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer

12565
05 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Lewis having a severe Hoarseness, Fortune's Fool [advertised on playbill of 4 Nov.] is deferred till Monday. Afterpiece [1st time: BURL 2. by John O'Keeffe. MS: Larpent MS 1141; not published, except for Airs (T. N. Longman, 1796)]: Partly new, and partly taken from The Golden Pippin [by Kane O'Hara]. The Overture and new Music by Reeve. The Selections from Pergolesi, Rousseau, Mornington, Fisher, Carolan, Rizzio, &c. With new Scenery, Machinery, Dresses and Decorations. The Scenery by Phillips, Blackmore, Hollogan, and assistants. The Dragon, the Car and the Machinery designed and executed by Cresswell. The Dresses by Dick and Mrs Egan. "The beauty of the scenery is only to be equalled by the ingenuity of the machinery. The descents and ascents of the Deities were managed with astonishing regularity and adroitness; and the Flying Cupids hovered in the air in very pleasing attitudes...The Pas de Russe, danced by Delpini, a-la-Parisot [see dl. 1 Oct.], in the character of a fine Lady, with Munden, was irresistibly comic" (Morning Herald, 7 Nov.). Receipts: #191 2s. 6d. (185.10.6; 5.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Afterpiece Title: Olympus in an Uproar or The Descent of the Deities

Performance Comment: Jupiter-Munden; Mercury-Townsend; Momus-Simmons; Paris-Incledon; Juno-Mrs Addison; Pallas-Mrs Clendining; Erynnis-Mr Delpini (1st appearance these 7 years); Iris-Mrs Castelle; Venus-Mrs Mountain; A Description of Part of the Scenery, Machinery. ACT I. The Palace Garden, and Canal of Tyndarus. The introduction of Leda and the Swan. Leda-Mlle St.Amand. The Hesperean Dragon spouting Fire, pursuing Erynnis to recover the Golden Pippin. A Celestial Palace, with a Magnificent Temple, and the Peacock of Juno in Transparency. ACT II. A Plain in Phoenicia, in which Jupiter descends from the Heavens on an Eagle, and Momus on a Goose. A Procession to a Sacrifice. Jupiter in the form of a Bull, bearing Europa, attended by a train of Priests, Virgins, Nymphs, Shepherds. The Sea, with a distant View of the Isle of Crete. Jupiter bearing Europa across the Sea. A View of Mount Idav The Decree of Paris, and the Ascent and Descent of the Deities: Vulcan, Apollo, Mars, Hercules, Bacchus, Pan, Ceres, Diana, Cybele, Flora, Pomona, Proserpine, Hebe. Mercury descends on a Cloud, and Iris on a Rainbow. Pluto rises from the Infernal Regions in a Chariot drawn by Dragons; Neptune in a watery Car, borne by Sea Horses; and Jupiter descends in a Cloud, attended by Hebe and Ganymede. To conclude with the Re-ascent of Jupiter attended by Flying Cupids.
Cast
Role: Leda Actor: Mlle St.Amand. The Hesperean Dragon spouting Fire, pursuing Erynnis to recover the Golden Pippin. A Celestial Palace, with a Magnificent Temple, and the Peacock of Juno in Transparency. ACT II. A Plain in Phoenicia, in which Jupiter descends from the Heavens on an Eagle, and Momus on a Goose. A Procession to a Sacrifice. Jupiter in the form of a Bull, bearing Europa, attended by a train of Priests, Virgins, Nymphs, Shepherds. The Sea, with a distant View of the Isle of Crete. Jupiter bearing Europa across the Sea. A View of Mount Idav The Decree of Paris, and the Ascent and Descent of the Deities: Vulcan, Apollo, Mars, Hercules, Bacchus, Pan, Ceres, Diana, Cybele, Flora, Pomona, Proserpine, Hebe. Mercury descends on a Cloud, and Iris on a Rainbow. Pluto rises from the Infernal Regions in a Chariot drawn by Dragons
Role: To conclude with the Re Actor: ascent of Jupiter attended by Flying Cupids.

12566
05 November 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by John Cartwright Cross. MSS: Larpent MS 1139 (as licensed for the hay in Aug. 1796, but, although advertised for performance on 31 successive nights, not acted there), and Larpent MS 1142 (as licensed for dl); not published; synopsis of plot in Morning Herald. 7 Nov.]: The Overture and Musick by Reeve. Books of the Songs to be had in the Theatre. Receipts: #320 4s. (213.14.6; 104.10.0; 1.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: The Duke-Kemble; Angelo-Palmer; Escalus-Aickin; Claudio-Wroughton; Lucio-Bannister Jun.; Gentlemen-Dignum, Trueman; Provost-Caulfield; Friar Peter-Packer; Elbow-Wewitzer; Froth-Russell; Clown-Suett; Abhorson-Phillimore; Barnardine-R. Palmer; Thomas-Maddocks; Isabella-Mrs Siddons; Mariana-Mrs Powell; Francisca-Miss Tidswell; Mrs Over@done-Mrs Booth.
Cast
Role: The Duke Actor: Kemble
Related Works
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Charity Boy

Performance Comment: Characters by Bannister Jun., Dignum, Wathen, Suett, Sedgwick, Maddocks, Caulfield, Cooke, Denman, Master Welsh, Webb, Miss DeCamp, Miss Leak, Mrs Bland. Cast from Songs (J. Barker, 1796): Will Circle-Bannister Jun.; Rivers-Dignum; Chattles-Wathen; Lawyer Busy-Suett; Glum-Sedgwick; Bailiff-Maddocks; Robin-Caulfield; Wheelwright-Cooke; O'Whiskey-Denman; Caesario-Master Welsh; Old Beggar-Webb; Isabella-Miss DeCamp; Fanny-Miss Leak; Rachel-Mrs Bland.
Cast
Role: Chattles Actor: Wathen

12567
07 November 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: Ghost of Hamlet's Father Actor: Wroughton
Related Works
Related Work: Hamlet Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Charity Boy

Cast
Role: Chattles Actor: Wathen

12568
21 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: "A character [in mainpiece] called Grand Pas for Murray...is now cut out of the play" (Oracle, 21 Nov.). [Miss Wallis's 1st appearance as Catharine was at Bath in the season of 1792-93.] Receipts: #175 12s. 6d. (170.17.6; 4.15.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: Catharine and Petruchio

12569
22 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: The Prisoner at Large

Performance Comment: As17960917, but Father Frank-Waddy.
Cast
Role: Father Frank Actor: Waddy.

12570
23 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: The Follies of a Day

Cast
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Martyr

12571
25 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece: Not acted these 20 years [acted 21 Apr. 1787]. Receipts: #184 14s. (179.14; 5.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Performance Comment: Mr Heartly-Murray; Sir Charles Clackit-Munden; Young Clackit-Knight; Servant-Curties; Lucy-Mrs Gilbert; Harriet-Miss Wallis.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Clackit Actor: Munden

12572
28 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: The Irishman in London

12573
29 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Cast
Role: Sir Charles Clackit Actor: Munden

12574
30 November 1796 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Receipts: #500 15s. 6d. (498.3.6; 2.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Abroad And At Home

Cast
Role: Sir Simmon Flourish Actor: Quick
Role: Sir Simon's Servant Actor: Curties

Afterpiece Title: Lock and Key

12575
01 December 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Richard Coeur De Lion

Cast
Role: Sir Peter Teazle Actor: King
Role: Sir Oliver Surface Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir Benjamin Backbite Actor: R. Palmer

Afterpiece Title: The Child of Nature

Cast
Role: Sir Harry's Servant Actor: Whitfield

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

Dance: III 1st piece: Dance, as17961019

Ballet: End 2nd piece: The Scotch Ghost. As17961112

Cast
Role: The Lady of Dunblain Actor: Mlle Parisot