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Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Miles Peter Andrews. Prologue by Edward Topham. Epilogue by the author (see text)]: With New Scenes, Dresses and Decorations. The Words of the Roundelay [composed by Thomas Linley Sen.] introduced in the Comedy will be given gratis at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 9 Apr. 1781: This Day is published Dissipation (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #243 4s. 6d. (234.6.0; 8.4.0; 0.14.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Dissipation

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by King, Parsons, Brereton, Baddeley, Aickin, Bannister Jun., Suett, Waldron, Lamash, R. Palmer, Palmer, Mrs Cargill, Mrs Brereton, Mrs Love, Mrs Smith, Mrs Abington. [Cast from text (T. Becket, 1781), and Town and Country Magazine, Mar. 1781, p. 115: Sir Andrew Acorn-King; Alderman Uniform-Parsons; Charles Woodbine-Brereton; Ephraim Labradore-Baddeley; General Probe-Aickin; Doctor Quintessence-Bannister Jun.; Metaphor-Suett; Trusty-Waldron; Coquin-Lamash; Gold Waiter-R. Palmer; Lord Rentless-Palmer; Miss Uniform-Mrs Cargill; Harriet-Mrs Brereton; Winnifred-Mrs Love; Judah-Mrs Smith; Miss Labradore-Miss Kirby (see17810312 Lady Rentless-Mrs Abington; Prologue-King; Epilogue-Mrs Abington. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Sir Andrew Acorn Actor: King
Role: Alderman Uniform Actor: Parsons
Role: Charles Woodbine Actor: Brereton
Role: Ephraim Labradore Actor: Baddeley
Role: General Probe Actor: Aickin
Role: Doctor Quintessence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Metaphor Actor: Suett
Role: Trusty Actor: Waldron
Role: Coquin Actor: Lamash
Role: Gold Waiter Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lord Rentless Actor: Palmer
Role: Miss Uniform Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Winnifred Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Judah Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Miss Labradore Actor: Miss Kirby
Role: see17810312 Lady Rentless Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Prologue Actor: King
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Dissipation Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

Afterpiece Title: Comus

Cast
Role: Comus Actor: Palmer
Role: 1st Bacchanal Actor: Vernon
Role: Principal Bacchanals Actor: Bannister, Du-Bellamy
Role: Du Actor: Bellamy
Role: 1st Spirit Actor: Aickin
Role: Brothers Actor: Farren, R. Palmer
Role: The Lady Actor: Mrs Sharp
Role: Principal Bacchant Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Pastoral Nymph Actor: Miss Wright
Role: Sabrina Actor: Miss Field
Role: Euphrosyne Actor: Mrs Cargill.
Related Works
Related Work: Comus Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Song: III: Smiling love to thee belong-Miss Field, Miss Wright (British Union-Catalogue, p. 621)

Event Comment: [Mainpiece: Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews.] Receipts: #193 1s. 6d. (149/17/0; 40/15/0; 2/9/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Dissipation

Performance Comment: Sir Andrew Acorn-King; Alderman Uniform-Parsons; Charles-Brereton; Labradore-Baddeley; General Probe-Aickin; Dr Quintessence-Bannister Jun.; Metaphor-Suett; Trusty-Waldron; Gold Waiter-R. Palmer; Coquin-Lamash; Lord Rentless-Palmer; Miss Uniform-Mrs Cargill; Harriet-Mrs Brereton; Winifred-Mrs Love; Jew's Daughter-Miss Barnes; Lady Rentless (with the original Epilogue)-Mrs Abington .
Cast
Role: Sir Andrew Acorn Actor: King
Role: Alderman Uniform Actor: Parsons
Role: Charles Actor: Brereton
Role: Labradore Actor: Baddeley
Role: General Probe Actor: Aickin
Role: Dr Quintessence Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Metaphor Actor: Suett
Role: Trusty Actor: Waldron
Role: Gold Waiter Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Coquin Actor: Lamash
Role: Lord Rentless Actor: Palmer
Role: Miss Uniform Actor: Mrs Cargill
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Winifred Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Jew's Daughter Actor: Miss Barnes
Role: Lady Rentless Actor: Mrs Abington
Related Works
Related Work: Dissipation Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

Afterpiece Title: The Divorce

Cast
Role: : Sir Harry Trifle Actor: Palmer
Role: Qui Tarn Actor: Parsons
Role: Tom Actor: Suett
Role: Timothy Actor: Phillimore
Role: Sambo Actor: Griffiths
Role: Servant Actor: Helme
Role: Dennis Dogherty Actor: Moody
Role: Biddy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Mrs Annaseed Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Lady Harriet Trifle Actor: Miss Farren.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; f 2, by Miles Peter Andrews, with incidental music by James Hook. MS: Larpent 607; not published; synopsis of plot in Public Advertiser, 12 Dec. Prologue by Edward Topham {London Chronicle, 20 Dec.)]. Receipts: #129 13s. 6d. (76/6/0; 53/0/0; 0/7/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: Ostrick Actor: Barrymore
Role: Guildenstern Actor: Phillimore
Role: Ophelia Actor: Miss Wheeler
Role: Hamlet Actor: Smith
Role: King Actor: Packer
Role: Horatio Actor: Farren
Role: Polonius Actor: Baddeley
Role: Laertes Actor: Aickin
Role: Rosencraus Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Player King Actor: Chaplin
Role: Marcellus Actor: Wrighten
Role: Lucianus Actor: Waldron
Role: Sailor Actor: Wright
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Bernardo Actor: Phillimore
Role: Grave Actor: diggers-Parsons, Burton
Role: diggers Actor: Parsons, Burton
Role: Ghost Actor: Bensley
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins.
Role: Player Queen Actor: Mrs Booth.

Afterpiece Title: The Best Bidder

Cast
Role: : Count Bam Actor: Palmer
Role: Lord Beauboot Actor: Dodd
Role: Snarem Actor: Baddeley
Role: Captain Standard Actor: Barrymore
Role: Inkhorn Actor: Suett
Role: Skip Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Watchman Actor: Wright
Role: Sir Tedious Prose Actor: Parsons
Role: Mrs Brocade Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Bulkley. Chaplin is unassigned.
Related Works
Related Work: The Best Bidder Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Miles Peter Andrews. Prologue and Epilogue by Edward Topham (see text)]: With new Scenery and Dresses. Public Advertiser, 26 Feb. 1784: This Day at Noon will be published The Reparation (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #161 1s. (148/16/0; 11/19/6; 0/5/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Reparation

Cast
Role: : Sir Gregory Glovetop Actor: Parsons
Role: Lord Hectic Actor: Dodd
Role: Loveless Actor: Brereton
Role: Captain Swagger Actor: Moody
Role: Pickaxe Actor: Baddeley
Role: Belcour Actor: Farren
Role: Janus Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Captain Hardy Actor: Packer
Role: Colonel Quorum Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Lady Betty Wormwood Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Miss Penelope Zodiac Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Brereton
Role: Louisa Actor: Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: The Reparation Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Squire Actor: Barrymore
Role: Thomas Actor: Williames
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Sally Actor: Miss George

Dance: Afterpiece to conclude as17831104

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; P 2, by Miles Peter Andrews. Larpent MS 752, as The Castle of Wonders; not published; synopsis of action in Morning Post, 27 Dec.]: With new Music, Scenes, Machinery, Dresses, and Decorations. A few of the Airs compiled from Purcell, Travers, Sacchini, &c. The Rest of the Music composed by Shield. The Scenery and Machinery designed by Richards and Carver, and executed by them, Hodgins, and many Assistants. To conclude with a Representation of the Inside of a Nabob's Palacev. Books of the Songs [which assign only Colombine ] to be had at the Theatre. Nothing under Full Price will be taken. Account-Book, 6 Mar. 1787: Paid Shield in full for Compositions #100. Receipts: #242 4s. (239.8; 2.16)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Cast
Role: Hastings Actor: Holman
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmour Actor: Hull
Role: Catesby Actor: Thompson
Role: Ratcliffe Actor: Gardner
Role: Derby Actor: Helme
Role: Porter Actor: Stock
Role: Shore Actor: Pope
Role: Alicia Actor: Miss Brunton
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Castle

Performance Comment: [Partial cast from score (Longman and Broderip 1787]), and Morning Chronicle, 27 Dec.: Magicians-Darley, Cubitt; Necromancer-Davies; Harlequin-Brown; Zany-Wewitzer; Ballad Singer-Gaudry (who sang "The American Ballad" [i.e. Yankee Doodle]); Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Colombine-Miss Wilkinson; [Larpent MS also lists: Genius of the Wood-; Animals-; Crier-; Shewman-; Master of the Quay-; Mayor-; Giants-; Judge-; Councillor-; Goaler-; Boatman-; Neptune-; Dr Graham-; Bailiff-; Bacchanal-; Nymphs-.
Cast
Role: Magicians Actor: Darley, Cubitt
Role: Necromancer Actor: Davies
Role: Harlequin Actor: Brown
Role: Zany Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Gaudry
Role: Hymen Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Genius of the Wood Actor:
Role: Animals Actor:
Role: Crier Actor:
Role: Shewman Actor:
Role: Master of the Quay Actor:
Role: Mayor Actor:
Role: Giants Actor:
Role: Judge Actor:
Role: Councillor Actor:
Role: Goaler Actor:
Role: Boatman Actor:
Role: Neptune Actor:
Role: Dr Graham Actor:
Role: Bailiff Actor:
Role: Bacchanal Actor:
Role: Nymphs Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Thomas Vaughan. Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (see text). Public Advertiser, 14 Feb: Part of Andrews's Epilogue to Eloisa [see 20 Dec. 1786]...was blended with Epilogue spoken on first representation of Such Things Are]: With new Scenes, Dresses, &c. Public Advertiser, 1 Dec. 1787: This Day is published Such Things Are (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #214 10s. (212.10; 2.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Such Things Are

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Holman, Pope, Farren, Davies, Fearon, Macready, Cubitt, Mrs Mattocks, Miss Wilkinson, Mrs Pope. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788 [i.e. 1787]): Mr Twineall-Lewis; Sir Luke Tremor-Quick; Elvirus-Holman; Mr Haswell-Pope; Sultan-Farren; Lord Flint-Davies; Zedan-Fearon; Mr Meanright-Macready; Keepers-Thompson, Cubitt; Prisoners-Helme, Gardner; Guard-Blurton; Messenger-Ledger; Lady Tremor-Mrs Mattocks; Aurelia-Miss Wilkinson; Prisoner-Mrs Pope; Prologue-Holman; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Mr Twineall Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Luke Tremor Actor: Quick
Role: Elvirus Actor: Holman
Role: Mr Haswell Actor: Pope
Role: Sultan Actor: Farren
Role: Lord Flint Actor: Davies
Role: Zedan Actor: Fearon
Role: Mr Meanright Actor: Macready
Role: Keepers Actor: Thompson, Cubitt
Role: Prisoners Actor: Helme, Gardner
Role: Guard Actor: Blurton
Role: Messenger Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Tremor Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Aurelia Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Prisoner Actor: Mrs Pope
Role: Prologue Actor: Holman
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Mattocks.

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Castle

Cast
Role: Magicians Actor: Darley, Cubitt
Role: Necromancer Actor: Davies
Role: Harlequin Actor: Brown
Role: Zany Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Ballad Singer Actor: Gaudry
Role: Hymen Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Wilkinson
Role: Genius of the Wood Actor:
Role: Animals Actor:
Role: Crier Actor:
Role: Shewman Actor:
Role: Master of the Quay Actor:
Role: Mayor Actor:
Role: Giants Actor:
Role: Judge Actor:
Role: Councillor Actor:
Role: Goaler Actor:
Role: Boatman Actor:
Role: Neptune Actor:
Role: Dr Graham Actor:
Role: Bailiff Actor:
Role: Bacchanal Actor:
Role: Nymphs Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews
Event Comment: By Permission of the Lord Chamberlain. At the Desire of the Jerusalem Lodge. Benefit for Brother Harricks and Mrs Robinson. The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:30. Tickets delivered by West will be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Friar

Performance Comment: Torrismond-Harricks; Bertran-Sincock; Raymond-Smith; Pedro-Echells; The Friar-Bowles; Gomez-Bailey; Alphonso-Kenny; Lorenzo-West; Elvira-Mrs West; Teresa-Mrs Smith; Queen-Mrs Robinson (from the Theatre-Royal at Bath).
Cast
Role: Torrismond Actor: Harricks
Role: Bertran Actor: Sincock
Role: Raymond Actor: Smith
Role: Pedro Actor: Echells
Role: The Friar Actor: Bowles
Role: Gomez Actor: Bailey
Role: Alphonso Actor: Kenny
Role: Lorenzo Actor: West
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs West
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Robinson
Role: Theatre Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: Widow Brady-Mrs Wilks; Epilogue Song-Mrs Wilks.
Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Wilks
Role: Epilogue Song Actor: Mrs Wilks.

Entertainment: Monologues End I: Bucks have at Ye All-Master Russell; End I afterpiece: an Address to the Ladies on the subject of Jealousy-Master Russell; Imitations End: of several Dramatic Characters-Master Russell

Event Comment: At the Late Wells, at the bottom of Lemon St., Goodman's Fields, a Concert, etc. The House is alter'd in a more Theatrical Manner, is made warm, and Front Boxes made at the upper end of the Pit. We shall perform every Night. Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit and First Gallery 1s. 6d. Upper Gallery 1s. 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Revenge

Cast
Role: Zanga Actor: Burton
Role: Alonzo Actor: Paget
Role: Carlos Actor: Lee
Role: Alvarez Actor: Pinner
Role: Manuel Actor: Beckham
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Hallam.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical Revenge; or, Love in a Tub Author(s): Sir George Etherege

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Cast
Role: Sharp Actor: Cushing
Role: Melissa Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Maddocks.

Dance: II: Peasant Dance-Master Morgan, Miss Baker; III: Scotch Dance-Mr Miles, Mrs Miles; IV: Tambourine-Master Morgan, Miss Baker; V: Drunken Peasant-Miles

Event Comment: Benefit for Ricard, R. Smith, Mrs Griffiths. Tickets deliver'd by Rawlins, Miss Allen and the Widow Dupre will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Cast
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Pitt.
Role: Ranger Actor: Dyer
Role: Strictland Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Frankly Actor: Ryan
Role: Bellamy Actor: Ridout
Role: Meggot Actor: Cushing
Role: Simon Actor: Bransby
Role: Tester Actor: Collins
Role: Buckle Actor: Anderson
Role: Mrs Strictland Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Jacyntha Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Bland from the Theatre in Dublin
Role: New Country Dance Actor: the characters of the play.

Afterpiece Title: The Contrivances

Cast
Role: Argus Actor: Collins
Role: Hearty Actor: Bransby
Role: Robin Actor: Dunstall
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Pitt.
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lowe
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Chambers.

Dance: A Drunken Peasant-Miles; other dancing-Cooke, Mlle Camargo

Event Comment: Benefit for Several, Crudge (Housekeeper), Barnard, Driscoll, Prince, Trott. Tickets deliver'd by Hickey, Ross, Browne, the Widow Banks and others will be taken

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Cast
Role: Plume Actor: Ryan
Role: Worthy Actor: Ridout
Role: Kite Actor: Marten
Role: Justice Scale Actor: Redman
Role: Scruple Actor: Holtom
Role: Constable Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Ballance Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Brazen Actor: Dyer
Role: Bullock Actor: Dunstall
Role: Welch Collier Actor: Collins
Role: Rose Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Recruits Actor: Bencraft, Cushing
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Sylvia Actor: Mrs Bland.

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Cast
Role: Mock Doctor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Dance: DDrunken Peasant-Miles; with Clown-Bennet; Two Pierrots, as17530501

Event Comment: Benefit Widow Bowen and Widow Leigh. With all the Original Decorations of Rising, Sinking, and Flying; and Dances proper to the Play

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Lancashire Witches; Or, Teague O'divelly

Performance Comment: Sir Edward-Shepard; Sir Timothy-Norris; Squire Heartford-Miller; Tom-Johnson; Teague-Williams; Belfort-W. Wilks; Doubty-Oates; Lady Shacklehead-Mrs Baker; Isabella-Mrs Horton; Theodosia-Mrs Willis Jr.
Cast
Role: Sir Edward Actor: Shepard
Role: Sir Timothy Actor: Norris
Role: Squire Heartford Actor: Miller
Role: Tom Actor: Johnson
Role: Teague Actor: Williams
Role: Belfort Actor: W. Wilks
Role: Doubty Actor: Oates
Role: Lady Shacklehead Actor: Mrs Baker
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Theodosia Actor: Mrs Willis Jr.

Music: All the Witches Musick , both Vocal and Instrumental, by the late Mr Barret-

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Particular Desire. Tickets deliver'd by Mrs Lampe, and Mrs Jones, Mrs Masters (formerly Miss Lalauze), Besford, Miss Cranfield, Bates, Widow Wise, Widow Emery, and Ledger, and those deliver'd for She Stoops to Conquer will be taken. Doors open half past 5. To begin at half past 6 o'clock

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Cast
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Weichsel
Role: Hornpipe Actor: Miss Besford.
Role: Macheath Actor: Mattocks
Role: Lockit Actor: Dunstall
Role: Peachum Actor: Wilson, first time
Role: Filch Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mat@O@Mint Actor: Baker
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mrs Slammekin Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs White
Role: in Act II a Hornpipe Actor: Miss Mathews
Role: to conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters.

Afterpiece Title: The Man of Quality

Cast
Role: Foppington Actor: Woodward
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Sir John Friendly Actor: Young
Role: Bull Actor: Booth
Role: Lory Actor: Cushing
Role: Coupler Actor: Thompson
Role: Porter Actor: Fearon
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Jones
Role: La Varole Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Taylor Actor: Bates
Role: Mendlegs Actor: Ledger
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsy Actor: Wilson
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Sempstress Actor: Mrs White
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Mrs Wilson , first appearance that stage.

Dance: I: A Minuet-Holloway, Miss Cranfield; II: A Minuet-Dagueville, Mrs Masters (Daughter of the late Mr Lalauze)

Event Comment: Benefit for Carleton, Wilson, J. Shade & Gibson. Tickets delivered for Tit for Tat will be admitted. Account-Book, July [et seq.]: Paid 209 Renters #20 6s. apiece. The Last Time of the Company's Performing this Season. Receipts: #253 2s. (20.1.0; 6.10.6; 0.14.6; tickets: 225.16.0) (charge: #106 0s. 4d.)

Performances

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17900213, but Widow Brady (with the Epilogue Song)-Mrs Williames (late Mrs Wilson).
Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Williames
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Whittle Actor: Waldron
Role: Nephew Actor: Haymes
Role: Bates Actor: Packer
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton
Role: Footman Actor: Webb

Dance: End I afterpiece: The Irish Bird Catchers, as17900123

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Clendining. 2nd piece: Not acted these 10 years [acted 25 Apr. 1788]. 3rd piece [1st time; M 1, altered by John Gretton from his Ode performed at the Pantheon, 4 May. Larpent MS 1087; text printed in Morning Chronicle, 2 May 1795, with parts as above]: The Words by John Gretton, Esq. The Music by Spofforth; the Dances by Byrn. Books containing the Words of the Masque will be delivered gratis at the different Doors. Morning Herald, 5 June: Tickets to be had of Mrs Clendining, No. 13, King-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #204 5s. (72.17; 7.15; tickets: 123.13)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day

Performance Comment: As17941003, but Antonio-Munden; The Page (with a song)-Mrs Clendining (1st appearance in that character); Marcelina-_; Agnes-_.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Munden
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Johnstone
Role: Spado Actor: Quick
Role: Pedrillo Actor: Munden
Role: Don Caesar Actor: Bowden
Role: Philippo Actor: Townsend
Role: Don Scipio Actor: Powel
Role: Rapino Actor: Rock
Role: Sanguino Actor: Thompson
Role: Don Juan Actor: Rees
Role: Vasquez Actor: Farley
Role: Calvette Actor: Ledger
Role: Alphonso Actor: Incledon
Role: Victoria Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Catalina Actor: Mrs Arnold
Role: Isabel Actor: Mrs Platt
Role: Lorenza Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: Thomas-Munden (1st appearance in that character); Nephew-Macready; Whittle-Powel; Sir Patrick O'Neal-Rock; Bates-Davenport; Servants-Abbot, Blurton, Simmons; Kecksey-Bernard; Widow Brady (for that night only; with Garrick's original Epilogue Song)-Mrs Greville (late of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane).
Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Munden
Role: Nephew Actor: Macready
Role: Whittle Actor: Powel
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neal Actor: Rock
Role: Bates Actor: Davenport
Role: Servants Actor: Abbot, Blurton, Simmons
Role: Kecksey Actor: Bernard
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville

Afterpiece Title: A Masque, In Honor of the Nuptials of His Royal Highness [the Prince of Wales with Caroline Princess of Brunswick on 8 April 1795]

Performance Comment: Principal Musical Characters-Townsend, Linton, Street, Williamson, Miss Kirton, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Arnold, Miss Stuart, Mrs Norton, Miss Leserve, Mrs Masters, Mrs Clendining. [Larpent MS lists the parts: Neptune, Tritons, Venus, Sea Nymphs.]Larpent MS lists the parts: Neptune, Tritons, Venus, Sea Nymphs.]
Related Works
Related Work: The Harlot's Progress; or, The Ridotto Al' Fresco: With a Grand Masque call'd, The Judgment of Paris; or, The Triumph of Beauty Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Cast
Role: Dermot Actor: Mrs Clendining
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Incledon.
Role: Patrick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Father Luke Actor: Rock
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Farley
Role: Darby Actor: Munden
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr.

Dance: In 3rd piece: a Grand Dance-Byrn, Holland, Mlle St.Amand, Mme Rossi

Song: End I 2nd piece: The Richmond Primrose Girl (Music by Spofforth-Poetry by William Pearce, Esq.) sung in character-Mrs Clendining

Event Comment: Benefit Widow and 7 Children of Mr Charles Powel, late Servant to his Majesty and his late Highness the Duke of Gloucester. At the desire of several Persons of Quality. At 8 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: Vocal and Instrumental Music, Composed by the late Famous Mr Henry Purcell for the York-shire Feast-

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles, Mrs Baker, Miss Young. Receipts: #47 0s. 6d. Charges: #63. Deficiency of #5 6s. 6d. apiece covered by income from tickets: Miles #51 3s. (boxes 79; pit 161; gallery 71); Mrs Baker, #36 16s. (boxes 60; pit 99; gallery 62); Miss Younger, #28 19s. (boxes 17; pit 112; gallery 79). Rec'd #16 8s. 3d. being overcharge for Taxes, &c. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral

Cast
Role: Kate Matchlock Actor: Wignel
Role: Fardingale Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Tattleaid Actor: Mrs Baker.
Role: Hardy Actor: Ridout
Role: Brumpton Actor: Anderson
Role: Campley Actor: Dyer
Role: Puzzle Actor: Marten
Role: Tom Actor: Collins
Role: Cabinet Actor: White
Role: Trusty Actor: Gibson
Role: Sable Actor: Arthur
Role: Trim Actor: Shuter, in which
Role: Swagger Actor: Barrington
Role: Tatter Actor: Bencraft
Role: Rag Actor: Bennet
Role: Matchlock Actor: Redman
Role: Bumpkin Actor: R. Smith
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Mullart
Role: Lady Brumpton Actor: Mrs Hamilton.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Statue

Cast
Role: Farmer Actor: Arthur.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Miles
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Pierrot Actor: Lalauze.

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Miles; IV: Drunken Peasant with Peasant-Miles; Clown-Bennet

Song: III: A new song composed by Arne, Miss Young

Event Comment: Benefit for Baker, Miles, Miss Young. Tickets deliver'd out by Mrs Ferguson will be taken. No building on Stage. Receipts: #36 17s. plus income from tickets: Miles, #60 13s. (Box 103; pit 182; Gallery 76); Baker, #41 6s. (Box 69; Pit 125; Gallery 53); Miss Young #32 10s. (Box 28; Pit 98; Gallery 108). [All shared equally in the charges.] Mrs Ferguson's income of #18 16s. from tickets was clear (Box 9; Pit 61; Gallery 74) (Account Book). Charges: #64 8s. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man; Or, The Fop's Fortune

Cast
Role: Carlos Actor: Ross
Role: Clodio Actor: Dyer
Role: Don Antonio Actor: Dunstall
Role: Don Charino Actor: Collins
Role: Don Lewis Actor: Shuter
Role: Governor Actor: Anderson
Role: Jaques Actor: Bennett
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Cresswick
Role: Monsieur Actor: Holtom
Role: Don Duart Actor: Davis
Role: Sancho Actor: Baker
Role: Angelina Actor: Mrs Dyer
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Ferguson
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Priest Actor: Wignel
Role: Lawyer Actor: Redman
Role: Page Actor: Miss Valois
Role: Honoria Actor: Mrs Stephens.

Afterpiece Title: Thomasand Sally

Cast
Role: Sailor Actor: Beard
Role: Heart of Oak Actor: Beard
Role: Squire Actor: Mattocks
Role: Dorcas Actor: Mrs Vernon
Role: Sally Actor: Miss Brent.
Role: Actors only: Actor: Beard, Mattocks, Miss Brent, Mrs Vernon
Role: Dancing Actor: Maranesi, Poitier Jr, Mrs Vernon
Role: Thomas Actor: Beard

Dance: II: A Hornpipe-Miles; IV: The Drunken Peasant-Miles; Clown-Bennet

Event Comment: Benefit for Miles and Stede. Charges #65 10s. [Profit to each beneficiary: #5 17s. 9d. plus income from tickets: Stede #42 11s. (Box 34; Pit 131; Gallery 144); Miles #106 16s. (Box 176; Pit 328; Gallery 136).] Paid Wilford for 29 nights renter's money #290 to 1 May inclusive (Account Book). Receipts: #77 5s. 6d. (Account Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Cast
Role: Ranger Actor: Dyer
Role: Strickland Actor: Ross
Role: Frankly Actor: Mattocks
Role: Bellamy Actor: Clarke
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Lewes
Role: Tester Actor: Morgan
Role: Mrs Strictland Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Clarinda Actor: Miss Wilford
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters in the play.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Dr Faustus

Performance Comment: As17670101, but Harlequin-Miles.

Dance: II: A Hornpipe-Master Harris, 1st time (scholar to Miles); III: The Drunken Peasant-Miles (Peasant), Bennet (Clown)

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger.

Dance: As17210912

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.

Dance: Shaw, Mrs Booth, Thurmond Jr, Topham, Mrs Bullock, Miss Teno

Event Comment: Written by the late Mr Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Oldfield
Role: Lovemore Actor: Wilks
Role: Cunningham Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Barnaby Actor: Norris
Role: Merryman Actor: Penkethman
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Willis
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Bicknell
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Mrs Younger
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Moore.

Dance:

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Taken from Moliere by the late Mr Betterton. Afterpiece: As 8 Nov. [HAY also announces it intends to perform a new masque, Love and Glory, in honor of the approaching Royal Nuptials, but, the time being short, the theatre will first bring on an Impromptu Revel Masque]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow; Or, The Wanton Wife

Cast
Role: Wanton Wife Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Barnaby Actor: Griffin
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Lovemore Actor: A. Hallam
Role: Cunningham Actor: Milward
Role: Merryman Actor: Harper
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Jeffery Actor: Oates
Role: Jeremy Actor: Master Arne
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Charke
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Miss Oates
Role: Damaris Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Grace

Afterpiece Title: The Opera of Operas

Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Young Master Arne
Role: Princess Actor: Miss Arne
Role: King Arthur Actor: Kelly
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Miss Jones
Role: Grizzle Actor: Charke
Role: Noodle Actor: Ellis Roberts
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Corse
Role: Merlin Actor: Cropponi
Role: Doodle Actor: F. Tench
Role: Bailiff Actor: Davies
Role: Cleora Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Mustacha Actor: Miss Oates

Dance: In Afterpiece: Les Bergeries, as17331108

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Clive. By Command of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. Mainpiece: Taken from Moliere by the late Mr Betterton. Six Rows of the Pit will be railed into the Front Boxes. [Tickets at Mrs Clive's House in Cecil-street, in the Strand.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Barnaby Actor: Griffin
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Merryman Actor: Harper
Role: Lovemore Actor: Mills
Role: Cunningham Actor: Havard
Role: Jeffery Actor: Macklin
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Philadephia Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Marshall
Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Blister Actor: Harper
Role: Coupee Actor: Mechlin
Role: Goodwill Actor: Turbutt
Role: Thomas Actor: Raftor
Role: Quaver Actor: Beard.

Dance: III: Tambourine-Master Ferg, Miss Wright; V: Ballet-Muilment, Mrs Walter

Song: IV: Ballad of Mary Scot-Mrs Clive

Event Comment: Benefit Marshall, Gray, Peploe, Rumball (Boxkeeper), Bishop (Gallery Keeper). Mainpiece: Taken from Moliere by the late Mrs Betterton

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Amorous Widow

Cast
Role: Philadelphia Actor: Miss Brett.
Role: Barnaby Actor: Griffin
Role: Sir Peter Actor: Johnson
Role: Clodpole Actor: Miller
Role: Merryman Actor: Harper
Role: Lovemore Actor: Mills
Role: Cunningham Actor: Havard
Role: Jeffery Actor: Macklin
Role: Lady Laycock Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Philadephia Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Damaris Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lady Pride Actor: Mrs Marshall
Role: Prudence Actor: Mrs Bennet.

Afterpiece Title: The King and the Miller of Mansfield

Cast
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Role: 7380413 but King Actor: Hill
Role: Miller Actor: Miller.

Dance: I: Minuet-Master Ferg, Miss Harwood; II: La Pieraite-Leviez, Miss Thompson; IV: Flanderkins-Master Ferg, Miss Wright; V: Drunken Peasant-Philips

Song: III: Beard

Event Comment: Benefit for Anderson, Miles, Mrs Gondou. There will be no Building on the stage. Tickets sold at the door will not be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Twin Rivals

Cast
Role: Young Wou'dbe Actor: Sparks
Role: Elder Wou'dbe Actor: Ryan
Role: Trueman Actor: Anderson
Role: Richmore Actor: Ridout
Role: Alderman Actor: Arthur
Role: Balderdash Actor: Marten
Role: Subtleman Actor: Bransby
Role: Clearaccount Actor: Collins
Role: Fairbank Actor: Redman
Role: Constable Actor: Dunstall
Role: Teague Actor: Barrington
Role: Aurelia Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mrs Clearaccount Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Midnight Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Vincent.

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Cast
Role: only Friendly Actor: Lowe
Role: Hob Actor: Dunstall listed.
Role: Friendly Actor: Lowe
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Arthur
Role: Dick Actor: Anderson
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Young.

Dance: I: Hornpipe-Miles; IV: Drunken Peasant-Miles, with Clown Bennet