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We found 2783 matches on Roles/Actors, 876 matches on Performance Comments, 447 matches on Event Comments, 94 matches on Performance Title, and 12 matches on Author.

1276
17 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Hopkins. Receipts: #57 4s. 6d. Charges: #66 3s. Deficit to the Hopkins: #8 18s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Wives

Performance Comment: Torrington-Parsons, first time; Leech-Bransby; Miss Leeson-Miss P. Hopkins; General Savage-King; Connolly-Moody; Leeson-Palmer; Capt. Savage-Brereton; Spruce-Lamash; Ghastly-Burton; Belville-Reddish; Mrs Belville-Miss Younge; Lady Rachel-Mrs Hopkins; Mrs Tempest-Mrs Greville; Miss Walsingham-Mrs Abington; Crow-Wright; Wolf-Carpenter; Maid-Mrs Millidge.
Cast
Role: Torrington Actor: Parsons, first time
Role: Leech Actor: Bransby
Role: Miss Leeson Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: General Savage Actor: King
Role: Connolly Actor: Moody
Role: Leeson Actor: Palmer
Role: Savage Actor: Brereton
Role: Spruce Actor: Lamash
Role: Ghastly Actor: Burton
Role: Belville Actor: Reddish
Role: Mrs Belville Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Lady Rachel Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Mrs Tempest Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Miss Walsingham Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Crow Actor: Wright
Role: Wolf Actor: Carpenter
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Millidge.
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Wives Author(s): Hugh Kelly

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17760210.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons for Waldron.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: In: The Savage Hunters, as17751118

1277
19 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Brereton. Mainpiece: Not acted these 9 years. [See 26 Nov. 1766. MacMillan's note from Kemble: "A Young Gentleman (Francis Rundell) appeared in Alcanor.-A tall aukward figure-spoke sensibly-and came off with applause," does not appear in Hopkins Diary.] Receipts: #63 6d. Charges: #69 13s. Deficit to Brereton: #6 12s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet

Performance Comment: Alcanor-A Young Gentleman, first appearance; Mirvan-Bransby; Hali-Whitfield; Hersides-Norris; Zaphna-Brereton; Pharon-Packer; Mahomet-Bensley; Palmira-Miss Younge, first time.
Cast
Role: Alcanor Actor: A Young Gentleman, first appearance
Role: Mirvan Actor: Bransby
Role: Hali Actor: Whitfield
Role: Hersides Actor: Norris
Role: Zaphna Actor: Brereton
Role: Pharon Actor: Packer
Role: Mahomet Actor: Bensley
Role: Palmira Actor: Miss Younge, first time.
Related Works
Related Work: Mahomet the Imposter Author(s): VoltaireJames Miller
Related Work: Mahomet Author(s): Voltaire
Related Work: Mahomet and Irene Author(s): Samuel Johnson

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17760210, but Davy-Waldron.
Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Waldron.
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End: The Savage Hunters, as17751118

1278
22 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs King. Paid Paccini in lieu of benefit #80 (Treasurer's Book). Mainpiece: With a Medley Overture of favourite Sea-Tunes. Receipts: #78 9s. 6d. Charges: #67 16s. Profits to Mrs King: #10 13s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Quaker

Performance Comment: Binnacle-A Young Gentleman, first appearance on any stage; Commodore Flip-Moody; Worthy-Usher; Dorcas Zeal-Mrs King, first time; Mizen-Dodd; Sir Charles Pleasant-Brereton; Rovewell-Lamash; Cockswain-Wrighten; Indent-Griffiths; Hatchway (With a song)-Bannister; Arabella Zeal-Mrs Greville; Belinda-Miss Hopkins; Lt. Cribbage-Davies; Lt. Easy-Norris; Jiltup-Mrs Bradshaw; Jenny Private-Miss Platt; Barmaid-Mrs Davies; Advocate-Mrs Millidge; to finish with a Grand Naval Review in which is introduced a Dance of Sailors-Blurton, Mrs Sutton;, and the Favourite song of Rule Britannia-Davies, Fawcett.
Cast
Role: Binnacle Actor: A Young Gentleman, first appearance on any stage
Role: Commodore Flip Actor: Moody
Role: Worthy Actor: Usher
Role: Dorcas Zeal Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Mizen Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Charles Pleasant Actor: Brereton
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lamash
Role: Cockswain Actor: Wrighten
Role: Indent Actor: Griffiths
Role: Hatchway Actor: Bannister
Role: Arabella Zeal Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Cribbage Actor: Davies
Role: Easy Actor: Norris
Role: Jiltup Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Jenny Private Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Barmaid Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Advocate Actor: Mrs Millidge
Role: to finish with a Grand Naval Review in which is in Actor: Blurton, Mrs Sutton
Role: and the Favourite song of Rule Britannia Actor: Davies, Fawcett.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17760419.
Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Waldron.
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

1279
29 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Whitfield and Miss Sharp. Tickets deliver'd by Mrs Siddons will be taken. Paid 2 Flutes 2 nights #1. Receipts: #69 4s. Charges: #68 15s. Profits to Miss Sharp and Mr Whitfield: 9s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cymbeline

Performance Comment: As17751101, but Cymbeline-Hurst; Guiderius-Whitfield; first time, and Singing In Act I-Miss Sharpe; Doctor-_; Captain-_; Claudio-_.
Cast
Role: Cymbeline Actor: Hurst
Role: Guiderius Actor: Whitfield
Role: and Singing In Act I Actor: Miss Sharpe
Role: Posthumus Actor: Reddish
Role: Doctor Actor: Cubitt
Role: Captain Actor: Norris
Role: Cloten Actor: Dodd
Role: Pisanio Actor: Packer
Role: Belarius Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Arviragus Actor: Davies
Role: Lucius Actor: Bransby
Role: Frenchman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Iachimo Actor: Smith
Role: Queen Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Imogen Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Philario Actor: Wright
Role: Claudio Actor: Griffiths
Role: in Act II a Masquerade Scene Actor:
Role: with Dancing Actor: Giorgi, Lauchery, Mrs Sutton
Role: and Singing Actor: Mrs Scott.
Related Works
Related Work: Cymbeline Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Injured Princess; or, The Fatal Wager Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas D'Urfey

Afterpiece Title: The Theatrical Candidates

Performance Comment: As17751027, but Melpomene-Miss Sharpe.
Cast
Role: Melpomene Actor: Miss Sharpe.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Parts Actor: King, Dodd, Parsons, Brereton, Lamash, Burton, Mrs King, first appearance in that character, Miss Platt, Mrs Abington
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: The Theatrical Candidates Author(s): David GarrickWilliam Bates

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

Performance Comment: As17760220, but Narciss-Miss Sharpe, first time.
Cast
Role: Narciss Actor: Miss Sharpe, first time.
Role: Gardners Actor: _Garland, Kear.
Role: Spy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Byron Actor: Vernon
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dodd
Role: Worry Actor: Parsons
Role: First Gardner Actor: Bannister
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Smith, first time.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Candidates Author(s): Henry BateCharles Thomas Carter

Dance: III: The Sailors Revels, as17751220

1280
30 April 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Being the last time of Garrick's appearing in character of Sir John Brute . When the Song Encor'd Mr Garrick said Come Col. give us that Song again for two very good Reasons, the first because your friends desire it-and Secondly because I believe I shall never be in such good company again. House Mr and Mrs Davies (Sold) (Hopkins Diary). Paid Mr Davies in lieu of Bt #60. Rec'd of Mr Davis on acct #30. Receipts: #281 7s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17760131, but Lady Fanciful-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Abington.
Role: Rake Actor: Davies
Role: Sir John Brute Actor: Garrick
Role: Constant Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Heartfree Actor: Bensley, first time
Role: Razor Actor: Baddeley
Role: Justice Actor: Bransby
Role: Bully Actor: Vernon
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: As17760217.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon.
Role: Mungo Actor: Fawcett.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diego Actor: Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

1281
01 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Bransby and Burton. Paid Miss Abrahams #50; Ditto to Mr Bate for the Music of the Blackamoor #50; Paid for convicting a pickpocket 10s. Receipts: #54 17s. Charges: #64 16s. 6d. Deficit to Bransby and Burton: #9 19s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Performance Comment: As17760105, but Brush-Burton.
Cast
Role: Brush Actor: Burton.
Role: Lord Ogleby Actor: King
Role: Sir John Actor: Bensley
Role: Lovewell Actor: Brereton
Role: Traverse Actor: Hurst
Role: Miss Sterling Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Fanny Actor: Miss P. Hopkins
Role: Canton Actor: Baddeley
Role: Mrs Heidleberg Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Sterling Actor: Parsons
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Flower Actor: Bransby
Role: Trueman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs Davies.
Related Works
Related Work: The Clandestine Marriage Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17751003, but Thomas-Burton, first time.
Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: V: A Comic Dance, as17760415

1282
02 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: House (Hopkins Diary). Garrick's last time of performing Leon . Receipts: #253 6s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rule A Wife And Have A Wife

Performance Comment: As17751220.
Cast
Role: Old Woman Actor: Baddeley.
Role: Leon Actor: Garrick
Role: Cacafogo Actor: Moody
Role: Duke Actor: Aickin
Role: Copper Capt. Actor: King
Role: Alonzo Actor: Usher
Role: Juan Actor: Packer
Role: Sanchio Actor: Hurst
Role: Clara Actor: Mrs Whitfield
Role: Altea Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Margaretta Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Maid Actor: Waldron
Role: Estifania Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: Rule a Wife and Have a Wife Author(s): John Fletcher

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

Performance Comment: As17760429 but Narcissa-Mrs Smith.
Cast
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Melpomene Actor: Miss Sharpe.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Parts Actor: King, Dodd, Parsons, Brereton, Lamash, Burton, Mrs King, first appearance in that character, Miss Platt, Mrs Abington
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Narciss Actor: Miss Sharpe, first time.
Role: Gardners Actor: _Garland, Kear.
Role: Spy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Byron Actor: Vernon
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dodd
Role: Worry Actor: Parsons
Role: First Gardner Actor: Bannister
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Candidates Author(s): Henry BateCharles Thomas Carter

Dance: End: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760410

1283
06 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Johnston. Paid Mr Parsons in lieu of Benefit #105. Receipts: #73 17s. Charges: #64 15s. Profits to Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs Johnston: #9 1s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: As17760325 but Mat@O@Mint-Wright; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Johnston.
Cast
Role: Mat@O@Mint Actor: Wright
Role: Mrs Peachum Actor: Mrs Johnston.
Role: Macheath Actor: Vernon
Role: Ben Budge Actor: Burton
Role: Player Actor: Whitfield
Role: Beggar Actor: Waldron
Role: Filch Actor: Parsons
Role: Peachum Actor: Moody
Role: Lockit Actor: Bransby
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Polly Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Diana Trapes Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: a Hornpipe Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: To conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Opera Author(s): J.C. PepuschJohn Gay

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17760419 but Davy-Parsons.
Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons.
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End Opera: a Favourite Dance call'd The Gardeners, as17760116

1284
08 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Waldron and Mrs Greville. Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 23 April 1772.] Mrs Greville Sir Harry Wildair very bad (Hopkins Diary). Receipts: #58 4s. Charges: #65 19s. Deficit to Waldron and Mrs Greville: #7 15s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Constant Couple; Or, A Trip To The Jubilee

Performance Comment: Sir Harry Wildair-Mrs Greville, first time; Col. Standard-Palmer, first time; Beau Clincher-King; Smuggler-Parsons; Lady Lurewell-Mrs King, first time; Clincher Jun-Waldron; Dicky-Burton; Tom Errand-Griffiths; Angelica-Miss Hopkins; Vizard-Packer; Lady Darling-Mrs Cross; Parly-Mrs Love.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Wildair Actor: Mrs Greville, first time
Role: Standard Actor: Palmer, first time
Role: Beau Clincher Actor: King
Role: Smuggler Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Clincher Jun Actor: Waldron
Role: Dicky Actor: Burton
Role: Tom Errand Actor: Griffiths
Role: Angelica Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Vizard Actor: Packer
Role: Lady Darling Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Parly Actor: Mrs Love.
Related Works
Related Work: The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: Sir Harry Wildair: Being the Sequel of the Trip to the Jubilee Author(s): George Farquhar

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: As17760129.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Vernon.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Russet Actor: Bannister
Role: Simpkin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Soldiers Actor: Legg, Kear, Griffith, Carpenter
Role: Skirmish Actor: Parsons
Role: Flint Actor: Wright
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Arlequin et Scaramouch Soldats Deserteurs Author(s): Louis Fuzelier

Dance: V: Comic Dance, as17760415

1285
09 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: House (Hopkins Diary). Garrick's last time of performing Benedict . In the Farce the whole set of Clouds fell down upon the Stage but did no Damage (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble differs slightly.] King was hoarse. Spleen deferr'd. Receipts: #270 10s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Performance Comment: As17760212.
Cast
Role: Benedict Actor: Garrick
Role: Leonato Actor: Jefferson
Role: Don Pedro Actor: Packer
Role: Claudio Actor: Brereton
Role: Balthazar Actor: Burton
Role: Don John Actor: Aickin
Role: Antonio Actor: Hurst
Role: Dogberry Actor: Parsons
Role: Boracchio Actor: Usher
Role: Verges Actor: Carpenter
Role: Conrade Actor: Griffiths
Role: Town Clerk Actor: Baddeley
Role: Messenger Actor: Lamash
Role: Sexton Actor: Wrighten
Role: Friar Actor: Wright
Role: Hero Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Millidge
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: a Masquerade Dance proper to the play Actor:
Role: to conclude with a Country Dance Actor: .
Role: Borachio Actor: Usher
Role: a Masquerade Dance Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: Much Ado About Nothing Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Much Ado about Nothing Author(s): William ShakespeareJohn Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant
Related Work: The Universal Passion Author(s): William ShakespeareMolièreJames Miller

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

Performance Comment: As17760502.
Cast
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Melpomene Actor: Miss Sharpe.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Parts Actor: King, Dodd, Parsons, Brereton, Lamash, Burton, Mrs King, first appearance in that character, Miss Platt, Mrs Abington
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Narciss Actor: Miss Sharpe, first time.
Role: Gardners Actor: _Garland, Kear.
Role: Spy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Byron Actor: Vernon
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dodd
Role: Worry Actor: Parsons
Role: First Gardner Actor: Bannister
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Candidates Author(s): Henry BateCharles Thomas Carter

Dance: II: The Grand Garland Dance, as17760410

1286
11 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for LaMash, Griffith, Blurton, and Cubitt. Paid salary list #621 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). Tickets delivered by Miss Berkley will be taken. Mainpiece: Nor acted these two years. [See 8 April 1774.] Receipts: #57 11s. 6d. Charges: #71 9s. Deficit to La Mash, Griffith, Blutton, and Cubitt: #13 17s. 6d. (Treausrer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: Bayes-King; Johnson-Lamash; Smith-Aickin; Others-Baddeley, Parsons, Moody, Whitfield, Hurst, Fawcett, Waldron, Bransby, Burton, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Garland, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Messink, Cubitt, Everard, Master Pulley, Mrs W. Palmer, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies; With an Additional Reinforcement of Bayes's New Raised Troops-.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: King
Role: Johnson Actor: Lamash
Role: Smith Actor: Aickin
Role: Others Actor: Baddeley, Parsons, Moody, Whitfield, Hurst, Fawcett, Waldron, Bransby, Burton, Carpenter, Griffiths, Norris, Garland, Wrighten, Wright, Legg, Messink, Cubitt, Everard, Master Pulley, Mrs W. Palmer, Miss Platt, Mrs Davies
Role: With an Additional Reinforcement of Bayes's New Ra Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Female Wits; or, The Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal Author(s): W.M.
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Rehearsal; or, Bayes in Petticoats Author(s): Katherine Clive

Afterpiece Title: The Election

Performance Comment: See17741019.
Related Works
Related Work: The Election Author(s): Miles Peter Andrews
Related Work: The Humours of an Election Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: The Election of Managers Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17760501.
Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003; II: The Sailors Revels, as17751220

1287
14 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr Fosbrook (Box-book keeper). Receipts: #22 9s. 6d. Charges: #84. Deficit to Fosbrooke: #61 10s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: As17751118.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Smith
Role: Angelo Actor: Palmer
Role: Claudio Actor: Reddish
Role: Escalus Actor: Aickin
Role: Clown Actor: Parsons
Role: Provost Actor: Davies
Role: Friar Peter Actor: Usher
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 Overdone Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Francisca Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Yates.
Related Works
Related Work: Measure for Measure; or, Beauty the Best Advocate Author(s): William ShakespeareCharles Gildon
Related Work: Measure for Measure Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Rival Candidates

Performance Comment: As17760502.
Cast
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Melpomene Actor: Miss Sharpe.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Parts Actor: King, Dodd, Parsons, Brereton, Lamash, Burton, Mrs King, first appearance in that character, Miss Platt, Mrs Abington
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Narciss Actor: Miss Sharpe, first time.
Role: Gardners Actor: _Garland, Kear.
Role: Spy Actor: Baddeley
Role: Byron Actor: Vernon
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Dodd
Role: Worry Actor: Parsons
Role: First Gardner Actor: Bannister
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Candidates Author(s): Henry BateCharles Thomas Carter

Dance: V: The Sailors Revels, as17751220

1288
15 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Dickinson (First-gallery Office-keeper). Receipts: #28 14s. Charges. #84. Deficit Dickinson: #55 6s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Would And She Would Not

Performance Comment: As17751222, but Diego-Waldron; Algauzile-Garland; an Occasional Prologue-_.
Cast
Role: Diego Actor: Waldron
Role: Algauzile Actor: Garland
Role: Don Phillip Actor: Bensley
Role: Don Octavio Actor: Brereton
Role: Don Luis Actor: Whitfield
Role: Corrigidore Actor: Wrighten
Role: Alguazile Actor: Griffiths
Role: Trappanti Actor: King
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Yates
Role: Soto Actor: Baddeley
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Rosara Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Hypolita Actor: Mrs King.
Related Works
Related Work: She Wou'd and She Wou'd Not Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: Knave or Not Author(s): Thomas Holcroft
Related Work: Elvira; or, The Worst Not Always True Author(s): George Digby, Earl of Bristol

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: As17760129.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Vernon.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Russet Actor: Bannister
Role: Simpkin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Soldiers Actor: Legg, Kear, Griffith, Carpenter
Role: Skirmish Actor: Parsons
Role: Flint Actor: Wright
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Arlequin et Scaramouch Soldats Deserteurs Author(s): Louis Fuzelier

Dance: End of Play: A Hornpipe-Walker

1289
17 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Watson, Roberts, Wilson, and Palmer. Tickets deliver'd by Humphreys will be taken. Paid subscription to charity school and Easter offering #2 12s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book). [Probably to St Martin's Charity school #2 2s.; and Offering 10s. 6d., as indicated by payments in earlier 70's.] Receipts: #37 3s. 6d. Charges: #84. Deficit to Watson, Roberts, Wilson, and Palmer: #46 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: George Barnwell

Performance Comment: As17751226.
Cast
Role: George Barnwell Actor: Brereton, first time
Role: Milwood Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Trueman Actor: Davies
Role: Uncle Actor: Wrighten
Role: Blunt Actor: Whitfield
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Thorogood Actor: Hurst
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Song Actor: Mrs Scott , in I.
Related Works
Related Work: The Merchant; or, The True History of George Barnwell Author(s): George Lillo

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: As17760217.
Cast
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Smith.
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon.
Role: Mungo Actor: Fawcett.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Diego Actor: Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin

Dance: V: The Sailors Revels, as17751220

1290
18 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mortimer, Tomlinson, Carlton, Sen, and Mr Walton. Rec'd Stopages #11 13s. 6d. Paid salary list #621 16s. 6d.; Extra trumpet, flute and hautboy #1 7s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book).Tickets deliver'd by Page and Silvester will be taken. Receipts: #4314s. 6d. Charges: #84. Deficit to Mortimer, Tomilson, Carlton senr, and Mr Walton: #40 5s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest

Performance Comment: Sebastian-Farren; Boatswain-Carpenter; Prospero-Packer; Caliban-Wright; Gonzalo-Aickin; Stephano-Moody; Trincalo-Baddeley; Francisco-Norris; Ariel (with songs)-Mrs Scott; Hymen-Fawcett; Ceres-Mrs Wrighten; Miranda (with Song)-Mrs Smith; Alonzo-Bransby; Antonio-Hurst; Sebastian-Farren; Master of Ship-Wrighten; Ferdinand (with songs)-Vernon; With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits-; The other Dances-Como, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.
Cast
Role: Sebastian Actor: Farren
Role: Boatswain Actor: Carpenter
Role: Prospero Actor: Packer
Role: Caliban Actor: Wright
Role: Gonzalo Actor: Aickin
Role: Stephano Actor: Moody
Role: Trincalo Actor: Baddeley
Role: Francisco Actor: Norris
Role: Ariel Actor: Mrs Scott
Role: Hymen Actor: Fawcett
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Alonzo Actor: Bransby
Role: Antonio Actor: Hurst
Role: Sebastian Actor: Farren
Role: Master of Ship Actor: Wrighten
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Vernon
Role: With a Grand Dance of Fantastic Spirits Actor:
Role: The other Dances Actor: Como, Giorgi, Sga Crespi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn DrydenThomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Mock Tempest Author(s): Thomas Duffett

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17760501.
Cast
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003

1291
21 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Human Nature cannot arrive at greater Excellence in Acting than Garrick was possess'd of this Night All words must fall far short of what he did and none but his Spectators can have an Idea how great he was-The Applause was unbounded. House (Hopkins Diary). Receipts: #309 13s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: As17760513, but add Peasant-Waldron.
Cast
Role: add Peasant Actor: Waldron.
Role: Lear Actor: Garrick
Role: Edgar Actor: Reddish
Role: Bastard Actor: Palmer
Role: Kent Actor: Bransby
Role: Gloster Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Albany Actor: Packer
Role: Burgundy Actor: Norris
Role: Captain of Guards Actor: Whitfield
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Burton
Role: Cornwall Actor: Hurst
Role: Curan Actor: Fawcett
Role: Goneril Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Arante Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Deuce Is in Him

Performance Comment: As17760222.
Cast
Role: Tamper Actor: Palmer
Role: Prattle Actor: King
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs King, first time
Role: Belford Actor: Packer
Role: Mlle Florival Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Bell Actor: Miss Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deuce is in Him Author(s): George Colman, the elder
Related Work: The Three and the Deuce! Author(s): Prince HoareStephen Storace

1292
22 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Berrisford, Carlton, Jun, Kaygill, and Edleston. Tickets deliver'd by Burroughs will be taken. Mainpiece: Not acted these 3 years. [See 10 Oct. 1772.] Receipts: #29 9s. Charges: #84. Deficit to Berrisford, Carlton, Jun, Kaygill, and Edleston: #54 11s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Brereton; Mercutio-Dodd; Juliet-Miss Hopkins, first time; Tybalt-Farren; Prince-Norris; Paris-Lamash; Apothecary-Waldron; Balthazar-Everard; Friar Lawrence-Packer; Benvolio-Davies; Capulet-Hurst; Peter-Burton; Nurse-Mrs Cross; Lady Capulet-Mrs Johnston; With the Funeral Procession-; the vocal parts-Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Cubitt, Garland, Mrs Scott, Miss Sharpe, Miss Jarratt, Mrs Love; in Act I a Masquerade, Dance-.
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Brereton
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dodd
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Hopkins, first time
Role: Tybalt Actor: Farren
Role: Prince Actor: Norris
Role: Paris Actor: Lamash
Role: Apothecary Actor: Waldron
Role: Balthazar Actor: Everard
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Packer
Role: Benvolio Actor: Davies
Role: Capulet Actor: Hurst
Role: Peter Actor: Burton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: With the Funeral Procession Actor:
Role: the vocal parts Actor: Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Cubitt, Garland, Mrs Scott, Miss Sharpe, Miss Jarratt, Mrs Love
Role: Dance Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17760501, but Whittle-Waldron.
Cast
Role: Whittle Actor: Waldron.
Role: Thomas Actor: Burton, first time.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Nephew Actor: Davies
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17751003

1293
23 May 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mrs Abington's First appearance in Clarinda . She was very easy and like the Character. Mr G. as Usual play'd finely (Hopkins Diary). Rec'd of Mr Parker in full of note #30. Receipts: #279 16s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suspicious Husband

Performance Comment: Ranger-Garrick, first time these 2 years; Strictland-Jefferson; Frankly-Palmer; Bellamy-Packer; Jack Meggot-Dodd; Ranger's Servant-Everard; Tester-Burton; Jacintha-Miss Younge; Mrs Strictland-Mrs Siddons; Lucetta-Mrs Davies; Milliner-Miss Jarratt; Landlady-Mrs Bradshaw; Clarinda-Mrs Abington , first time; to conclude with a Country Dance-the characters of the Piece.
Cast
Role: Ranger Actor: Garrick, first time these 2 years
Role: Strictland Actor: Jefferson
Role: Frankly Actor: Palmer
Role: Bellamy Actor: Packer
Role: Jack Meggot Actor: Dodd
Role: Ranger's Servant Actor: Everard
Role: Tester Actor: Burton
Role: Jacintha Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Mrs Strictland Actor: Mrs Siddons
Role: Lucetta Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Milliner Actor: Miss Jarratt
Role: Landlady Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Abington , first time
Role: to conclude with a Country Dance Actor: the characters of the Piece.
Related Works
Related Work: The Suspicious Husband Criticized; or, The Plague of Envy Author(s): Charles Macklin
Related Work: The Suspicious Husband Author(s): Benjamin Hoadly

Afterpiece Title: The Deserter

Performance Comment: As17760129.
Cast
Role: Henry Actor: Vernon.
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Harlequin Actor: Dodd
Role: Tragedy Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Russet Actor: Bannister
Role: Simpkin Actor: Fawcett
Role: Soldiers Actor: Legg, Kear, Griffith, Carpenter
Role: Skirmish Actor: Parsons
Role: Flint Actor: Wright
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Wrighten
Role: Margaret Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Smith.
Related Works
Related Work: The Deserter Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniWilliam Reeve
Related Work: Arlequin et Scaramouch Soldats Deserteurs Author(s): Louis Fuzelier

Dance: I: The Gardeners, as17760116

1294
28 May 1776 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He Bankrupt

Performance Comment: As17760520, but new listing of Actors-Foote, Whitefield, Fearon, Aickin, R. Palmer, Griffith, Palmer, L'Estrange, Lloyd, Bannister, Stephens, Walters, Baddeley, Miss Sherry, Miss Ambrose, Miss Platt, Mrs Jewell.
Cast
Role: new listing of Actors Actor: Foote, Whitefield, Fearon, Aickin, R. Palmer, Griffith, Palmer, L'Estrange, Lloyd, Bannister, Stephens, Walters, Baddeley, Miss Sherry, Miss Ambrose, Miss Platt, Mrs Jewell.
Role: Sir Robert Riscounter Actor: Foote
Role: Sir James Biddulph Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Pillage Actor: Palmer
Role: Resource Actor: Fearon
Role: Margin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Robin Actor: Whitfield
Role: Phelim Actor: Bannister
Role: James Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Riscounter Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lydia Actor: Mrs Jewell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Platt
Related Works
Related Work: The Bankrupt Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Lyar

Performance Comment: As17760522, but Elliot-R. Palmer.
Cast
Role: Elliot Actor: R. Palmer.
Role: Lyar Actor: Palmer
Role: Papillion Actor: Parsons
Role: Old Wilding Actor: Fearon
Role: Eliot Actor: Davis
Role: Miss Godfrey Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Kitty Actor: Mrs W. Palmer
Role: Miss Grantham Actor: Mrs Whitefield.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mistaken Beauty; or, The Lyar Author(s): Pierre Corneille
Related Work: The Lyar Author(s): Samuel Foote

Dance: The Haymakers-

1295
05 June 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By Command of their Majesties. When the play began there was a very great Noise the performers were oblig'd to Stop and go off the Stage Mr Reddish went on and desir'd to Know their pleasure they said they wanted the Pit door be open'd to let out some of the people for so many had Crowded in that they could not Sit down-the door was open'd and in a little time after all was quiet and the Play was begun once more at a quarter after Seven. During this time the King Sent Two Messages to Mr G. to desire that he would not let this Noise disconcert him and his Majesty would take care that all should be quiet before the play began (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble: "I cannot say enough of Mr Garrick's Performance tonight." Kemble further notes that Garrick's fatigue led them to abandon further performances until Saturday 8 June.] Paid Mr Heard extra allowance #3; Ditto on note #5 5s.; Mr Carpenter's salary 15s.; Mr Martini a grautity #10 10s.; Wallis salary in full 13s. 4d. Receipts: #293 5s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: As17760603 but Richmond-Palmer.
Cast
Role: Richmond Actor: Palmer.
Role: Richard Actor: Garrick, first time in 5 years
Role: Catesby Actor: Packer
Role: King Henry Actor: Reddish
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Siddons, first time
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss P. Hopkins.
Role: Kind Henry Actor: Aickin
Role: Richard III Actor: Smith
Role: Buckingham Actor: Jefferson
Role: Tressel Actor: Davies
Role: Lord Stanley Actor: Bransby
Role: Norfolk Actor: Hurst
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Griffith
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Wright
Role: Lieutenant Actor: Fawcett
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Duke of York Actor: Mas. Pulley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Performance Comment: As17760506.
Cast
Role: Davy Actor: Parsons.
Role: Parts Actor: Miss _Platt.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Cubitt
Role: Tragedy Actor: A Young Lady
Role: Mercury Actor: Vernon
Role: Comedy Actor: Mrs Wrighten.
Role: King Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Miller Actor: Moody.
Role: Tivy Actor: Brereton
Role: Lady Minikin Actor: Mrs King, first time
Related Works
Related Work: Bon Ton; or, High Life Above Stairs Author(s): David Garrick

1296
08 June 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Last time but one of the Company's performing this season. House. Mr Garrick as before Mr Vernon being hoarse Mr Davies play'd Sr. John Loverule some body in the Pit call'd for Vernon as his Name was in the Bills Mr Davies told them that Mr Vernon had been ill these two day [sic] and it was thought unnecessary to trouble them with an apology they afterwards call'd for the Early Horn Mr Davies told them he did not know of doing the part till after two therefore he was not prepar'd. they call'd out & bid him go on his own way (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble omits the comment on the afterpiece. Song The Early Horn had been traditional for the part of Sir John for over 30 years. See 10 Sept. 1741.] Paid Mr Short, Chorus, 5s.; Blurton 4 days salary in full #1 6s. 8d.; French on acct #100. Receipts: #305 13s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Lear

Performance Comment: As17760521.
Cast
Role: add Peasant Actor: Waldron.
Role: Lear Actor: Garrick
Role: Edgar Actor: Reddish
Role: Bastard Actor: Palmer
Role: Kent Actor: Bransby
Role: Gloster Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Albany Actor: Packer
Role: Burgundy Actor: Norris
Role: Captain of Guards Actor: Whitfield
Role: Gentleman Usher Actor: Burton
Role: Cornwall Actor: Hurst
Role: Curan Actor: Fawcett
Role: Goneril Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Regan Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Arante Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Cordelia Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The History of King Lear Author(s): William ShakespeareNahum Tate
Related Work: King Lear Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17760527.
Cast
Role: Sir John Loverule Actor: Vernon.
Role: Sir John Actor: Davies, first time
Role: Jobson Actor: Moody
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Johnston
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Wrighten , first time.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): John MottleyTheophilus CibberCharles Coffey

1297
12 July 1776 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bankrupt

Performance Comment: As17760528, but Actors-Egan, _Bannister.
Cast
Role: Actors Actor: Egan, _Bannister.
Role: new listing of Actors Actor: Foote, Whitefield, Fearon, Aickin, R. Palmer, Griffith, Palmer, L'Estrange, Lloyd, Bannister, Stephens, Walters, Baddeley, Miss Sherry, Miss Ambrose, Miss Platt, Mrs Jewell.
Role: Sir Robert Riscounter Actor: Foote
Role: Sir James Biddulph Actor: J. Aickin
Role: Pillage Actor: Palmer
Role: Resource Actor: Fearon
Role: Margin Actor: Baddeley
Role: Robin Actor: Whitfield
Role: Phelim Actor: Bannister
Role: James Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Lady Riscounter Actor: Miss Sherry
Role: Lydia Actor: Mrs Jewell
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Kitty Actor: Miss Platt
Related Works
Related Work: The Bankrupt Author(s): Samuel Foote

Afterpiece Title: Taste

Performance Comment: As17760710.
Cast
Role: Fustian Actor: Foote
Role: Carmjne Actor: Aickin
Role: Townly Actor: Whitefield
Role: Manly Actor: Fearon
Role: Project Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Prompter Actor: Griffith
Role: Caleb Actor: Jackson
Role: Alderman Pentweazle Actor: Lloyd.
Related Works
Related Work: The Man of Taste Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Man of Taste; or, The Guardian Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: Harlequin Restor'd; or, Taste a la Mode Author(s): Thomas ArneRichard Charke
Related Work: Taste Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: Marforio, being a Comi-Tragical Farce, called The Critick of Taste; or, A Tale of a Tub, with Characters of Singlewit, Drawcansir, Modern, Drapper, Buskin, Propter, the Great Mogul, Dunceada, Prince Prettyman, Common Sense, the Embryo of Common Sense, Lorg Haranguewell, Falarini, Signior Tweedledum, Signior Tweedledee, Prologues, Senators, Patriots, Courtiers, Fidlers, Eunucks, Gentleman Usher, Ghosts, and Chorus of Ghosts Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: Lady Pentweazle in Town Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: A Day of Taste; or, A London Raree Show Author(s): Adwin Shuter

Dance: The Merry Lasses-

1298
30 April 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Jackson. 3rd piece [1st time in London; F 2, by James Solas Dodd, based on Le Naufrage, by Joseph de laFont, and 1st acted at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 1772, as The Funeral Pile. "The performers were exceedingly correct, which is unusual in benefit piece" Oulton, 1796,1,81). Prologue by the author (Town and Country Magazine, May 1779, p.270)]: With an Indian Processionv. Public Advertiser, 24 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Jackson in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Performance Comment: As17790114, but Douglas-Lewis; Old Norval-Younger (1st appearance these 4 years); Lady Randolph-Mrs Jackson (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Douglas Actor: Lewis
Role: Old Norval Actor: Younger
Role: Lady Randolph Actor: Mrs Jackson
Role: Randolph Actor: Wroughton
Role: Officer Actor: Thompson
Role: Glenalvon Actor: Aickin
Role: Anna Actor: Mrs Morton
Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer's Return from London

Performance Comment: As17790427.
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.
Related Works
Related Work: Farmer's Return from London Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: Gallic Gratitude; or, The Frenchman in India

Performance Comment: Characters by Wewitzer, Fearon, Robson, Thompson, L'Estrange, Mrs Morton, Miss Leeson. Cast from text (E. Johnson, 1779): La Bronze-Wewitzer; Cossim-Fearon; Haroun-Robson; Decca-Thompson; Sir ThomasCallico-L'Estrange; Ali-Jones; Derby O'Rudder-Egan; Teresa-Mrs Morton; Harriet-Miss Leeson; Prologue-Mrs Jackson in the character of Britannia.
Cast
Role: La Bronze Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Cossim Actor: Fearon
Role: Haroun Actor: Robson
Role: Decca Actor: Thompson
Role: Sir ThomasCallico Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Ali Actor: Jones
Role: Derby O'Rudder Actor: Egan
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Leeson
Role: Prologue Actor: Mrs Jackson in the character of Britannia.
Related Works
Related Work: Gallic Gratitude; or, The Frenchman in India Author(s): James Solas Dodd

Song: In 3rd piece: the Vocal Parts-Reinhold, Miss Thornton, Mrs Wrighten

1299
01 May 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Peile. Mainpiece: With the Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylonv. Public Advertiser, 22 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Peile, North-street, Westminster

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wives Revenged

Performance Comment: As17780918.
Cast
Role: Colin Actor: Mrs Farrell
Role: Gregory Actor: Reinhold
Role: Higgins Actor: Baker
Role: Goody Fidget Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Rose Actor: Miss Brown.
Related Works
Related Work: The Wives Revenged Author(s): Charles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great

Performance Comment: As17781226, but Alexander-Peile; Clytus-Bensley; Parisatis-Mrs Whitfield.
Cast
Role: Alexander Actor: Peile
Role: Clytus Actor: Bensley
Role: Parisatis Actor: Mrs Whitfield.
Role: Sir John Evergreen Actor: Quick
Role: Charles Evergreen Actor: Whitfield
Role: Beaufort Actor: Mahon
Role: Drill Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Tattoo Actor: Brunsdon
Role: Roger Actor: Egan
Role: Cameleon Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Brussels Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Emily Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Maid Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Lady Catherine Rouge Actor: Mrs Green
Related Works
Related Work: The Rival Queens; or, The Death of Alexander the Great Author(s): Nathaniel Lee
Related Work: Alexander the Great Author(s): Godfrey FingerDaniel Purcell
Related Work: Alexander the Great; or, The Conquest of Persia Author(s): James D'Egville Krazinsky Miller
Related Work: The Amazon Queen; or, The Amours of Thalestris to Alexander the Great Author(s): John Weston

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer's Return from London

Performance Comment: As17790427.
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.
Related Works
Related Work: Farmer's Return from London Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: Midas

Performance Comment: As17790327 .
Cast
Role: Midas Actor: Wilson
Role: Apollo Actor: Mattocks
Role: Pan Actor: Mahon
Role: Jupiter Actor: Fox
Role: Damaetas Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sileno Actor: Baker
Role: Juno Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Daphne Actor: Miss Brown
Role: Mysis Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Nysa Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: Midas Author(s): Kane O'Hara

1300
12 May 1779 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Messink, Fearon, Egan & Guard

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Illumination

Performance Comment: As17790412.
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
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Related Work: Illumination; or, The Glaziers Conspiracy Author(s): Frederick Pilon
Related Work: A Gazette Extraordinary; or The Illumination Author(s): Frederick PilonRichard Wilson
Related Work: Illumination Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: A Bold Stroke for a Wife

Performance Comment: As17781007, but Tradelove-Thompson.
Cast
Role: Tradelove Actor: Thompson.
Role: Feignwell Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Wilson
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Booth
Role: Periwinkle Actor: Quick
Role: Freeman Actor: Whitfield
Role: Sackbut Actor: Fearon
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Mask'd Lady Actor: Mrs Willems
Role: Ann Lovely Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Role: Don Manuel Actor: Dunstall
Role: Don Philip Actor: Wroughton
Role: Don Octavio Actor: Whitfield
Role: Don Louis Actor: Booth
Role: Trappanti Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Lessingham
Role: Rosara Actor: Miss Leeson
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Hyppolita Actor: Mrs Bulkley.
Role: Mr Vermilion Actor: Mattocks
Role: Alderman Tokay Actor: Wilson
Role: Deputy Dimity Actor: Quick
Role: Mrs Dimity Actor: Miss Weller
Role: Mrs Tokay Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Mrs Vermilion Actor: Mrs Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Farmer's Return from London

Performance Comment: As17790427.
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.
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Related Work: Farmer's Return from London Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Norwood Gypsies

Performance Comment: As17781022.
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Garland, Rayner, Delpini, Messink, Miss Matthews, Miss Cranfield, Mrs Morton, Sga Tinte.
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Related Work: The Norwood Gypsies Author(s): James MessinkCarlo Antonio Delpini