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Event Comment: Last time of company's performing this season. Benefit for Bowers and Widow Veal. Tickets deliver'd by Berrisford, Hodges, and Burroughs will be taken. Thus Ends the Season-63 different plays-36 different Farces-186 Nights in all (Hopkins Diary). Paid Watch, Rector, Cleansing, &c., cg to Lady Day last #5 18s. 4d. (Treasurer's Book). After Season Receipts: 11 June: Box Office Keeper's cash #25; Condill's 3rd and last payment for Fruit Office #20. 16 June: Candles, Oyl and Lampmen of Theatrical Fund Night 2nd inst. #3 18s. 6d. 23 June: Mr Johnston for Candle ends sold to sundry #11 7s. 6d.; Ditto for Lace burnt form the Wardrobe #205 8s. 26 June: Harrison's rent 1 yr to Lady Day last #46 but with #12 5s. in taxes deducted amount rec'd #33 15s.; Williams rent ditto (#48 with #8 6s. 8d. taxes deducted) #39 13s. 4d.; From Public Advertiser this season #50; From Daily Gazetteer #50. 3 July: Remainder of Sinking Fund #160 2s. 6d. 6 July. Mr Rowland 1 yrs rent to Lady Day last with #3 8s. in taxes deducted, #139 12s.; Mr Pope 1 yrs rent to ditto with #3 11s. 2d. taxes deducted #26 8s. 10d. 10 July: Benefit deficiencies cleared and Cash taken up by Evans as per acct. #89 7s. (Treasurer's Book). After Season expenditures: 11 June: Hopkins, Prompters Bill #8 15s.; Miss Hopkins 18 Nights full #2 5s. 13 June: 2 days salary list at #72 6s. 5d. per diem #144 12s. 10d.; S. French 6 days #1 10s. 16 June: Davies on note #7 6s.; Printer's 2 bills #11 14s.; Mas. Thomson 3 nights in full 15s.; Mrs Mann on note #2 2s.; Tallow chandler's 9th bill (#30 14s. 4d. with a discount of #26 15s. 6d. on all bills for season) #3 18s. 10d. 19 June: Miss Berkley on note #5 5s. 3 July: J. Stevens 2 weeks as usual #1 16s; Sandys & Co. for Colours #10 4s. Dorman for Coals #20 10s. and for attending practices of dances, as usual #10 10s.; Cole (turner) #14 3s.; Bibb (sword cutler) #3 12s.; Barret (wax chandler) #20 6s. 6d.; Blakes, (hatter), #5 12s.; Lowe and Co (glaziers) #16 6d.; Cropley, (linen draper) #14 7s. 6d.; Chamberlain & Co. (ironmongers), #25; Carter (scowerer) #14 12s.; Jennings (glover and furrier) #18 6d.; Scott (copper laceman), #51 19s.; Carpue, (silk dyer) #9 1s. 6d.; Mrs Chitty (coals) #28; Carver's bill #2 1s.; Chettell (timber) #14 9s.; Cubitt (Tinman) #18 2s. 6d.; Waller (hosier) #24 19s. 6d.; Barrow & Co. (only) #118; Vaughan (haberdasher) #3 6s.; Hatsell (mercer) #28 2s.; Thomson (smith) #10 15s. 6 July: B. Lyon, Wardrobe & Carp Bills #10 10s. 6d.; Stephens (manson) #6 4s.; Pope (peruke maker) #29 6s. and #3 16s. for 38 extra nights dressing &c.; Mrs Slaughter's Bill #9 2s. 6d.; Roberts (shoemaker) #3 12s. 6d.; D. Richards, 30 weeks 5 days extra salary in full for this season #30 16s. 8d.; Hewetson (laceman) #17 6s.; Mr Page in full of #25 this season #1 17s. 6d. 8 July: J. Johnston's Music Bill #37 13s. 6d.; Powney & Co., (stationers) #3 14s.; Landall for Mrs Cape's Funeral per order #4 7s. 6d.; Kirkman, (harpsichord maker) #18 14s.; John French, painter's bill #5 3s. 10 July: Palmer for Spermacetti Candles #255 8s.; Miss Collett's schooling #2 8s. 10d.; Stafford (glassman) #4 19s.; A. Johnston's bill for feathers &c. #15 6s. 6d.; Ditto four Housekeeping Bills #10 1s. 4d.; Chapman (Jubilee horsekeeping) #3 13s. 6d.; Victor 2 weeks salary as usual #5; Victor gratuity as usual #30; Evans 2 weeks salary as usual #3 and #42 in lieu of a Benefit. Books Closed 10 July. Total income #32,538 6s. 1d. Total outgo #26,410 8s. 8d. Profit #6,127 17s. 5d. paid To Managers #5,040 To Clutterbuck #1,087 17s. 5d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Jealous Wife

Performance Comment: Capt. O'Cutter-Moody; Lady Freelove-Mrs Reddish; Harriet-Miss Rogers; Oakly-Reddish; Major Oakly-Love; Charles-Cautherley; Lord Trinket-Dodd; Sir Harry Beagle-Palmer; Russet-Bransby; Tom-Ackman; Paris-Baddeley; William-Wheeler; Mrs Oakly-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: O'Cutter Actor: Moody
Role: Lady Freelove Actor: Mrs Reddish
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Rogers
Role: Oakly Actor: Reddish
Role: Major Oakly Actor: Love
Role: Charles Actor: Cautherley
Role: Lord Trinket Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Harry Beagle Actor: Palmer
Role: Russet Actor: Bransby
Role: Tom Actor: Ackman
Role: Paris Actor: Baddeley
Role: William Actor: Wheeler
Role: Mrs Oakly Actor: Mrs Abington.
Related Works
Related Work: La Femme Jalouse; or, The Jealous Wife Author(s): Francois Antoine Jolly
Related Work: The Jealous Wife Author(s): George Colman, the elder

Afterpiece Title: Miss in Her Teens

Performance Comment: As17711108, but Capt. Loveit-Fawcett.
Cast
Role: Loveit Actor: Fawcett.
Role: Fribble Actor: Dodd
Role: Flash Actor: Palmer
Role: Jasper Actor: Ackman
Role: Puff Actor: Moody
Role: Tag Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Biddy Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: Miss in her Teens Author(s): David Garrick

Dance: End: Hornpipe-Walker

Event Comment: Paid Mr Wright's note to Herring and Chas., #14 15s. 10d.; Mr G. Garrick's 2 notes for Mr Weston #24 3s. 6d.; Mr J. French 2nd Nov. last, #13; Mr J. Aickin per order #5 1s.; Mr Rollett, on note #10 10s.; Chorus 2 nights (this incl.) #5 1s. (Treasurer's Book). Receipts: #140 11s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The West Indian

Performance Comment: As17720926.
Cast
Role: Stockwell Actor: Aickin
Role: Belcour Actor: King
Role: Major O'Flaherty Actor: Moody
Role: Dudley Actor: Packer
Role: Charles Dudley Actor: Cautherly
Role: Fulmer Actor: Baddeley
Role: Varland Actor: Parsons
Role: Lady Rushport Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Louisa Dudley Actor: Miss Mansell
Role: Charlotte Rushport Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Mrs Fulmer Actor: Mrs Egerton.
Related Works
Related Work: The West Indian Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: The Witches

Performance Comment: As17721109.
Cast
Role: Bridemaids Actor: Mrs _Wrighten, Mrs Hunt.
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Rooker
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Grimaldi
Role: Old Miser Actor: Jacob
Role: Clown Actor: Ackman
Role: Miser's Servant Actor: Messink
Role: First Witch Actor: Vernon
Role: Second Witch Actor: Johnston
Role: The Dances Actor: Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini, Sga Giorgi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Witches; or, Harlequin Cherokee Author(s): James Love
Related Work: The Witch of the Wood; or, The Nutting Girls Author(s): Reginald Spofforth
Related Work: The Lancashire Witches, and Tegue o Divelly the Irish Priest Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Event Comment: Receipts: #138 10s. 6d. Paid three days salary at #85 1s. 11d. per diem, #255 5s. 9d. [Paid the following items which occur regularly each Saturday pay day during the 37 weeks of the 1773-74 season: Lampmen #2 12s.; Billstickers #3 12s.; Handbills 8s.; Candlemen #3 18s.; Carpenter's Bills #8 14s. 6d.; Taylor's Bill #8 11s. 8d.; Mantua Maker's Bill #5 6s.; J. Stevens 18s; Mrs Abington's Cloaths #1; Mr Carver 11 days #11; Mr Royer 2 weeks #9; Mr J. French on act #8 8s.; Supernumeraries and Kettle Drummers #3 14s. (Treasurer's Book). N.B. This pay day was based on a three-day acting week. The average paid out for each of these items over the season, and the total for each computed on this average was as follows. [No further mention will be made of these items this season.] @ Average per week Total for season@Lampmen #3 2s. #113 14s.@Billstickers #2 14s. #99 18s.@Handbills 12s. #22 4s.@Carpenter's #5 10s. #203 10s.@Taylor's #10 2s. #373 14s.@Mantua Maker's #2 10s. #92 10s.@J. Stevens 18s. #33 6s.@Mrs Abington Cloaths #1 12s. 4d. #60@Carver at 1 per diem #189@Royer #4 10s. #166 10s.@Sups and Kettle Drum at #3 10s. per diem #661@Candlemen #7 14s. #277 4s.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gamesters

Performance Comment: Wilding-King; Hazard (with song)-Reddish; Barnacle-Parsons; Nephew-Dodd; Dwindle-Waldron; Acreless-Wheeler; Littlestock-Fawcett; Sellaway-Keen; Boxkeeper-Ackman; Drawer-Griffith; Mrs Wilding-Miss Younge; Penelope-Mrs Abington; Page-Miss P. Hopkins.
Cast
Role: Wilding Actor: King
Role: Hazard Actor: Reddish
Role: Barnacle Actor: Parsons
Role: Nephew Actor: Dodd
Role: Dwindle Actor: Waldron
Role: Acreless Actor: Wheeler
Role: Littlestock Actor: Fawcett
Role: Sellaway Actor: Keen
Role: Boxkeeper Actor: Ackman
Role: Drawer Actor: Griffith
Role: Mrs Wilding Actor: Miss Younge
Role: Penelope Actor: Mrs Abington
Role: Page Actor: Miss P. Hopkins.
Related Works
Related Work: Il Giocatore; or, The Gamester Author(s): Antonio Salvi
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Gamesters Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Pigmy Revels

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Rooker; Colombine-Mrs Sutton; Other characters-Messink, Grimaldi, Ackman, Keen, Wright, Burton, Kear, Waldron, W. Palmer, Wrighten, Jacobs, Griffiths, Jones, Master Cape, Lings, Watkins, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Platt, Mrs Millidge, Miss Collet, Miss Lings, Mrs S. Smith; The Dances-Daigville, Atkins, Giorgi, Sga Vidini.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pigmy Revels; or, Harlequin Foundling Author(s): Messinks
Event Comment: Benefit for J. Aickin. Receipts: #201 15s. Charges: #65 2s. Profit to J. Aickin: #136 13s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Phaedra And Hippolitus

Performance Comment: As17740421; Mrs Barry's last time of performing the part of Phaedra this season%.
Cast
Role: Theseus Actor: Barry
Role: Hippolitus Actor: Reddish
Role: Lycon Actor: Palmer
Role: Cratander Actor: Davies
Role: Guards Actor: Wheeler, Everard
Role: Lady Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Ismena Actor: Young Gentlewoman, first appearance on the stage
Role: Phaedra Actor: Mrs Barry.

Afterpiece Title: The Irish Widow

Performance Comment: As17740416.
Cast
Role: Widow Brady Actor: Mrs Greville.
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons.
Role: Kecksy Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Patrick O'Neale Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Nephew Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thomas Actor: Weston
Related Works
Related Work: The Irish Widow Author(s): David Garrick

Entertainment: II: (By Particular Desire) Hippsley's Drunken Man-Weston; IV: An Ode on Masonry-Vernon, Dodd, Bannister; End: (1st and only time this season) Imitations with several new characters-Bannister

Dance: I: The Irish Fair, as17730918

Event Comment: Paid 3 day's salary list at #76 14s. 1s. per diem, #230 2d. 3d.; Mrs Greville on note #21; Tallow chandler's 1st bill #24 8s. 5d.; Lampmen #2; Bill stickers #3 12s.; Handbills 8s.; Carpenter's Bill #13 3s. 10d.; Taylor's Bill #6 13s. 6d.; Mantua maker's Bill #4 6s. 2d.; J. Stevens 18s.; Mr King's extra salary #1 10s.; Mrs Abington's Cloaths #1; Painters salaries #14 2s.; Mr J. French on Acct #15 5s.; Hire of Violin &c. 7s.; candlemen #1 13s. (Treasurer's Book). [The following items of those listed among the above Saturday expenditures were constant. The averages and total payments for them will be given in the following table, and no further itemization of them will be made]: @Item: Weekly Average Total Season Payment@Lampmen #4 8s. #162 16s.@Billstickersers #2 14s. #99 18s.@Handbills 12s. #22 4s.@Carpenters #9 10s. #351 10s.@Taylors #9 5s. #342 10s.@Mantua Makers #3 #111@J. Stevens 18s. #33 6s.@Mr King (extra as a deputy Manager?) #3 #111@Mrs Abingtons Clothes #1 12s. 4d. #60@Painter's Bills #10 10s. #388 10s.@Candlemen & extras #8 14s. #313 4s.@ Neither Carver or Royee is listed this season, but the amount customarily paid them for the two preceding seasons is made this season as a constant outlay, but "To Painters." DeLoutherbourg receives his first payment 14 Oct.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Performance Comment: Lord Ogleby-King; Sir John Melvil-Brereton; Flower-Bransby; Sterling-Parsons, first time; Lovewell-Cautherly; Traverse-Keen; Trueman-Fawcett; Canton-Baddeley; Brush-Palmer; Betty-Mrs Love; Chambermaid-Mrs Davies; Mrs Heidelberg-Mrs Hopkins; Fanny-Mrs Baddeley, first time in three years in that character; Miss Sterling-Miss Pope.
Cast
Role: Lord Ogleby Actor: King
Role: Sir John Melvil Actor: Brereton
Role: Flower Actor: Bransby
Role: Sterling Actor: Parsons, first time
Role: Lovewell Actor: Cautherly
Role: Traverse Actor: Keen
Role: Trueman Actor: Fawcett
Role: Canton Actor: Baddeley
Role: Brush Actor: Palmer
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Chambermaid Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Mrs Heidelberg Actor: Mrs Hopkins
Role: Fanny Actor: Mrs Baddeley, first time in three years in that character
Role: Miss Sterling Actor: Miss Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Clandestine Marriage Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Meeting of the Company

Performance Comment: As17740917.
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: King, Weston, Parsons, Aickin, Hurst, Bransby, Wright, Ackman, Miss Platt. Bayes-King
Role: Bayes Actor: King
Role: Weston Actor: Weston
Role: Parsons Actor: Parsons
Role: Patent Actor: Aickin
Role: Hurst Actor: Hurst
Role: Prompter Actor: Ackman
Role: Phill Actor: Wright
Role: Miss Platt Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Whittle Actor: Parsons
Role: Kecksey Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Patrick Actor: Moody
Role: Bates Actor: Baddeley
Role: Newphew Actor: Cautherly
Role: Thomas Actor: Weston
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Greville.
Related Works
Related Work: The Meeting of the Company Author(s): David Garrick

Afterpiece Title: The Padlock

Performance Comment: Leander-Vernon; Mungo-Dibdin; Leonora-Mrs Smith; Ursula-Mrs Love; Don Diego-Bannister.
Cast
Role: Leander Actor: Vernon
Role: Mungo Actor: Dibdin
Role: Leonora Actor: Mrs Smith
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Don Diego Actor: Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Padlock Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeCharles Dibdin
Event Comment: Matilda deferr'd Reddish Ill. Matilda was advertis'd for this Night but Mr Reddish came Yesterday as Mad as a March Hare, Said he had all the Terrors of the Damn'd upon him, & that he had not had a Wink of Sleep all Night. Call'd the Great Gods & the dear Woman (Mrs Canning) that lay by his Side to Witness the Truth of this Assertion & behav'd like a Man in Despair (Hopkins Diary). [MacMillan's note from Kemble delicately omits reference to Mrs Canning.] Paid salary list 4 day #378 10s. 8d.; J. French on acct #5 5s.; Mr. J. Johnston Music bill #10 1s. Receipts: #180 3s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Quaker

Performance Comment: As17741227, but Worthy-Jefferson; Advocate-Mrs Millidge.
Cast
Role: Worthy Actor: Jefferson
Role: Advocate Actor: Mrs Millidge.
Role: Cockswain Actor: Griffiths
Role: Indent Actor: Wrighten.
Role: Coxswain Actor: Wrighten.
Role: Rovewell Actor: Lamash
Role: Commodore Flip Actor: Moody
Role: Mizen Actor: Dodd
Role: Sir Charles Pleasant Actor: Brereton
Role: Easy Actor: Norris
Role: Binnacle Actor: Weston
Role: Dorcas Actor: Miss Pope
Role: Purser Actor: Griffith
Role: Hatchway Actor: Bannister
Role: Arabella Zeal Actor: Mrs Greville
Role: Belinda Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Jiltup Actor: Mrs Bradshaw
Role: Jenny Private Actor: Miss Platt
Role: Bar Maid Actor: Mrs Davies
Role: Cribbidge Actor: Davies
Role: With a Grand Naval Review Actor:
Role: in Which will be introduced a Dance of Sailors Actor: Atkins, Mrs Sutton
Role: and the Favourite Song Rule Brittania Actor: Davies.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell

Afterpiece Title: Harlequins Jacket

Performance Comment: As17750112.
Cast
Role: other characters Actor:
Role: Harlequin Actor: Wright
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Sutton
Role: Dances Actor: Atkins, Mrs Sutton.

Dance: Slingsby, Sga Hidou. [Title unspecified.

Performance Comment: [Title unspecified.]
Event Comment: By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Mainpiece [1st time in London; C 5, by Robert Hitchcock, 1st acted at Hull, 14 Nov. 1775]. Afterpiece: Written by George Alexander Stevens. [This was not Charles Macklin's play, The True-Born Irishman, 1st published in Jones' British Theatre, 1795, but Stevens's The French Flogged; or, The British Sailors in America.] Tickets delivered for the 23rd of September and for the Evening will be admitted

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Coquette Or The Mistakes Of The Heart

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Camery (1st appearance), Jackson, Davis, Tannett, Dowson, Curtis, Williams, Morris, Johnston, Miss Walton (the young Lady who performed in The Provok'd Wife [on 18 Sept.]), Miss Essex, Mrs Gardner, Mrs Bishop, Mrs Roche, Mrs Russell (from the Theatre Royal, Norwich), A Young Gentlewoman [unidentified]. [Text (Bath: R. Cruttwell, 1777) lists the parts, with cast as acted at Hull: Sedley , Captain Helm , Woodford , Sir Whifling Trifle , Flamwell , Spangle , Finesse , Swab , Ty'em , Miss Bloomer , Lady Younglove , Flora , Mrs Fashion , Miss Belgrove , Frippery , Fontange .]on 18 Sept.]), Miss Essex, Mrs Gardner, Mrs Bishop, Mrs Roche, Mrs Russell (from the Theatre Royal, Norwich), A Young Gentlewoman [unidentified]. [Text (Bath: R. Cruttwell, 1777) lists the parts, with cast as acted at Hull: Sedley , Captain Helm , Woodford , Sir Whifling Trifle , Flamwell , Spangle , Finesse , Swab , Ty'em , Miss Bloomer , Lady Younglove , Flora , Mrs Fashion , Miss Belgrove , Frippery , Fontange .]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Camery
Related Works
Related Work: L'Eté des Coquettes Author(s): Dancourt
Related Work: La Fausse Coquette Author(s): Louis Biancolelli
Related Work: The Coquette Author(s): Baldassare Galuppi
Related Work: The Village Coquette Author(s): C. Simon
Related Work: The Modern Fine Gentleman; or, 1757 Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Coquette; or, The Mistakes of the Heart Author(s): Robert Hitchcock

Afterpiece Title: The True Born Irishman or The English Sailors and Soldiers in America

Performance Comment: Characters-Jackson, Dowson, Davis, Evans, Alfred, Russell, Williams, Jones, Miss Essex, Miss Walton, [Text (J. Williams, 1767) lists the parts: Indian King, English Captain, Macfinan, Ben, Ned, White Lady, Black Woman.]Text (J. Williams, 1767) lists the parts: Indian King, English Captain, Macfinan, Ben, Ned, White Lady, Black Woman.]

Dance: End IV: a Hornpipe-Miller

Entertainment: ImitationsEnd: Imitations, Vocal and Rhetorical,-Decastro ; several new ones, and those which Foote introduced him in before their Majesties

Event Comment: By Command of Their Majesties. Afterpiece [1st time; INT 1, by Horace Walpole. Text 1st Published in Walpole's Works, vol. II (G. G. and J. Robinson and J. Edwards, 1798)]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love In A Village

Performance Comment: As17780603 but Lucinda-Mrs Hitchcock; Rosetta-Miss Harper. Prologue as17780518.
Cast
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Rosetta Actor: Miss Harper. Prologue as17780518.
Role: Young Meadows Actor: Brett.
Role: Sir William Meadows Actor: Aickin.
Role: Hawthorn Actor: Bannister
Role: Justice Woodcock Actor: Parsons
Role: Hodge Actor: Massey
Role: Eustace Actor: Lamash
Role: Margery Actor: Miss Twist
Role: Deborah Woodcock Actor: Mrs Love
Related Works
Related Work: Love in a Village Author(s): Isaac BickerstaffeKarl F. Abel

Afterpiece Title: Nature Will Prevail A Dramatic Proverb

Performance Comment: Characters by Palmer, Baddeley, Mrs Hitchcock, Mrs Massey. Cast from London Chronicle, 11 June: Current-Palmer; Padlock-Baddeley; Finette-Mrs Hitchcock; Almadine-Mrs Massey.
Cast
Role: Current Actor: Palmer
Role: Padlock Actor: Baddeley
Role: Finette Actor: Mrs Hitchcock
Role: Almadine Actor: Mrs Massey.
Related Works
Related Work: Nature Will Prevail: A Dramatic Proverb Author(s): Horace Walpole

Dance: As17780518

Event Comment: By Permission [of the Lord Chamberlain]. Benefit for Massey. Afterpiece: Never performed in London, written by the author of The Son-In-Law [John O'Keeffe; 1st acted at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, 14 Jan. 1767. See also cg, 16 Mar. 1782, when it was acted as The Positive Man]. To begin at 7:00. Tickets delivered for the 4th instant will be taken. Tickets and places for the Boxes to be had of Rice at the Theatre, and of Massey, No.4, St. Martin's-street, Leicester-Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Col. Feignwell-Marlton; Sir Philip Modelove-Munden; Tradelove-Butler; Freeman-Daly; Perriwinkle-Barrett; Simon Pure-Fildew; Drawer-Sargeant; Aminadab-Middleton; Obadiah Prim-Massey; Mrs Prim-Mrs Edwards; Betty-Mrs Lefevre; Masked Lady-Mrs Lucas; Anne Lovely-Mrs Massey (1st appearance in that character).
Cast
Role: Feignwell Actor: Marlton
Role: Sir Philip Modelove Actor: Munden
Role: Tradelove Actor: Butler
Role: Freeman Actor: Daly
Role: Perriwinkle Actor: Barrett
Role: Simon Pure Actor: Fildew
Role: Drawer Actor: Sargeant
Role: Aminadab Actor: Middleton
Role: Obadiah Prim Actor: Massey
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Edwards
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Lefevre
Role: Masked Lady Actor: Mrs Lucas
Role: Anne Lovely Actor: Mrs Massey
Related Works
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The She Gallant

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Massey, Munden, Howard, Whitby, Middleton, Fildew, Lucas, Barrett, Mrs Winchelsea, Mrs Lefevre, A Gentlewoman (1st appearance [unidentified]). [Edition of 1767 (T. Lowndes and J. Williams) lists the parts: Sir Anthony Woodville, Sir Geofry Gingle, Delamour, Young Woodville, Thady MacBrogue Constable, Watchman, Florimel, Emily, Betty].unidentified]). [Edition of 1767 (T. Lowndes and J. Williams) lists the parts: Sir Anthony Woodville, Sir Geofry Gingle, Delamour, Young Woodville, Thady MacBrogue Constable, Watchman, Florimel, Emily, Betty].
Related Works
Related Work: Tu Quoque; or, The City Gallant Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn Cooke
Related Work: The She Gallant; or, Once a Lover and always a Lover Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The Amorous Gallant; or, Love in Fashion Author(s): John Bulteel
Related Work: The Wild Gallant Author(s): John Dryden
Related Work: The She-Gallants Author(s): George Granville, Lord Lansdowne
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): John Dennis
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Universal Gallant; or, The Different Husbands Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The She Gallant Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Related Work: The Positive Man Author(s): John O'Keeffe
Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted here these 6 years. Afterpiece: Taken from [the same, by Henry? Fielding, and prepared for the stage by the Author of Midas, &c. [Kane O'Hara; 1st time; BURL 2. Text 1st published by J. Barker [1805]]. With a new Overture, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, Songs, Duets and Chorusses composed and compiled by J. Markordt. Books of the Burletta to be had at the Theatre (on playbill of 10 Nov.). Account-Book, 1 Feb. 1781: Paid Mackordt [sic] for music of Tom Thumb #20. [Mrs Inchbald was from the York theatre. Master Edwin had spoken a Prologue at cg on 22 Apr. 1780.] Receipts: #152 1s. 6d. (149.2.0; 2.19.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Philaster

Performance Comment: Philaster-Lewis (1st appearance in that character); King-L'Estrange; Pharamond-Whitfield; Thrasaline-Thompson; Cleremont-Robson; Woodman-Booth; Captain of the Mob-Fearon; Dion-Hull; Arethusa-Mrs Mattocks; Megra-Miss Ambrose; Lady-Mrs Poussin; Galatea-Miss Stewart; Bellario-Mrs Inchbald (1st appearance in London).
Cast
Role: Philaster Actor: Lewis
Role: King Actor: L'Estrange
Role: Pharamond Actor: Whitfield
Role: Thrasaline Actor: Thompson
Role: Cleremont Actor: Robson
Role: Woodman Actor: Booth
Role: Captain of the Mob Actor: Fearon
Role: Dion Actor: Hull
Role: Arethusa Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Megra Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Lady Actor: Mrs Poussin
Role: Galatea Actor: Miss Stewart
Role: Bellario Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Related Works
Related Work: The Restoration; or, Right Will Take Place Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: Philaster Author(s): Francis BeaumontJohn Fletcher
Related Work: Philaster; or, Love Lies a Bleeding Author(s): Elkanah Settle

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Master Edwin (1st appearance on this stage i.e. in a play]), Edwin, Reinhold, Robson, Davies, Quick, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Webb, Miss Catley. [Cast from playbill of 30 Oct. 1781: Tom Thumb-Master Edwin; Lord Grizzle-Edwin; Ghost-Reinhold; Noodle-Robson; Doodle-Davies; King-Quick; Huncamunca-Mrs Kennedy; Glumdalca-Mrs Webb; Queen Dollalolla-Miss Catley.
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Edwin
Role: Lord Grizzle Actor: Edwin
Role: Ghost Actor: Reinhold
Role: Noodle Actor: Robson
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: King Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Queen Dollalolla Actor: Miss Catley.
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

Dance: End II: The Shepherd's Wedding-Harris, Miss Matthews; End III: The Humours of Leixlip, as17800927

Event Comment: Benefit for W. Bates and Miss Ambrose. Mainpiece: Not acted here these 5 years. Receipts: #228 10s. (90/0; tickets: 138/10) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The School For Wives

Performance Comment: General Savage-Lee Lewes; Torrington-Quick; Conolley-Aickin; Captain Savage-Davies; Leeson-Whitfield; Spruce-W. Bates; Ghastly-Jones; Leach-Fearon; Crow-Thompson; Wolfe-Ledger; Belville-Lewis; Mrs Belville (1st time)-Mrs Barnes; Lady Rachel Mildew-Mrs Pitt; Miss Leeson-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Tempest-Miss Ambrose; Miss Walsingham-Mrs Mattocks .
Cast
Role: General Savage Actor: Lee Lewes
Role: Torrington Actor: Quick
Role: Conolley Actor: Aickin
Role: Captain Savage Actor: Davies
Role: Leeson Actor: Whitfield
Role: Spruce Actor: W. Bates
Role: Ghastly Actor: Jones
Role: Leach Actor: Fearon
Role: Crow Actor: Thompson
Role: Wolfe Actor: Ledger
Role: Belville Actor: Lewis
Role: Mrs Belville Actor: Mrs Barnes
Role: Lady Rachel Mildew Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Miss Leeson Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Mrs Tempest Actor: Miss Ambrose
Role: Miss Walsingham Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Related Works
Related Work: The School for Wives Author(s): Hugh Kelly

Afterpiece Title: The Touchstone

Performance Comment: Harlequin-W. Bates. The other characters by Delpini (of DL), Doyle, Booth, L'Estrange, Baker, Robson, Stevens, J. Bates, J. Wilson, Davies; Miss Morris, Miss Langrish, Mrs Kennedy. [And see17811102.] hathi. Miss Morris, Miss Langrish, Mrs Kennedy. [And see17811102.] hathi.
Related Works
Related Work: The Touchstone; or, Harlequin Traveller Author(s): Charles Dibdin
Related Work: The Touchstone of Invention; or, The Soldier's Fortune Author(s): John Brownsmith

Dance: End of mainpiece, as17820401, but omitted: Holloway

Performance Comment: hathi.

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece Tally ho, as17820427

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft, based on Le Mariage de Figaro, by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais; incidental music by William Shield. In 1789 reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts. Prologue by the author (Europaen Magazine, Dec. 1784, p. 467)]: With new Dresses, Decorations, &c. Public Advertiser, 10 Mar. 1785: This Day is published The Follies of A Day (1s. 6d.). [For an account of Holcroft's shorthand transcription of the original, taken down during a performance in Paris, and the hasty rehearsals of it in London, see Elbridge Colby, A Bibliography of Thomas Holcroft, 1922, pp. 48-50.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day Or The Marriage Of Figaro

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Thompson, Holcroft, Mrs Martyr; Mrs Bates, Mrs Webb, Miss Wewitzer, Miss Younge. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Count Almaviva-Lewis; Don Guzman-Quick; Antonio-Edwin; Doctor Bartholo-Wilson; Basil-Wewitzer; Doublefee-Thompson; Figaro-Holcroft [in text: Bonnor (see17841215)]; Page-Mrs Martyr; Bounce-Stevens; Courier-Jones; Crier of the Court-Bates; Servant-Newton; Countess-Mrs Bates; Marcelina-Mrs Webb; Agnes-Miss Wewitzer; Susan-Miss Younge.] Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi. Prologue spoken by the Author. [This was spoken at the 1st 22 performances only (see17841217, and 22 Feb. 1785).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: Figaro Actor: Holcroft
Role: Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: Courier Actor: Jones
Role: Crier of the Court Actor: Bates
Role: Servant Actor: Newton
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Wewitzer
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Younge.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Le Marriage de Figaro Author(s): Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Performance Comment: As17841116.
Cast
Role: Young Philpot Actor: Bonnor
Role: Young Wilding Actor: Davies
Role: Beaufort Actor: Cubitt
Role: Sir Jasper Wilding Actor: Thompson
Role: Quildrive Actor: Kennedy
Role: Dapper Actor: Jones
Role: Old Philpot Actor: Quick
Role: Corinna Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Maria Actor: Mrs T. Kennedy
Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Turned Gentleman Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Retaliation Author(s): Leonard Macnally
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue and Epilogue by Geoge Colman, the elder (see text, which also gives names of the speakers)]. Morning Chronicle, 25 July 1786: This Day is published I'll Tell You What (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ill Tell You What

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Palmer, Bensley, Aickin, Bannister Jun. Williamson, R. Palmer, Lyons, Ledger, Gaudry, Parsons; Mrs Bulkley, Mrs Bates, Mrs Riley, Miss Farrcn. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Major Cyprus-Palmer; Mr Anthony Euston-Bensley; Colonel Downright-Aickin; Charles Euston-Bannister Jun.; Sir George Euston-Williamson; Sir Harry Harmless-R. Palmer; Servants-Lyons, Ledger, Gaudry; Mr Euston-Parsons; Lady Euston-Mrs Bulkley; Lady Harriet Cyprus-Mrs Bates; Bloom-Mrs Riley; A Young Lady [in review of the play in Public Advertiser, 5 Aug., called Mrs Charles Euston]-Miss Farren.] Prologue [spoken by Palmer]. Epilogue [spoken by Miss Farren. These were spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances] . Prologue [spoken by Palmer]. Epilogue [spoken by Miss Farren. These were spoken as, here assigned, at all subsequent performances] .

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Performance Comment: As17850721.
Cast
Role: Cadwallader Actor: Bannister
Role: Young Cape Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Sprightly Actor: Davies
Role: Vamp Actor: Baddeley
Role: Governor Cape Actor: Usher
Role: Robin Actor: Gardner
Role: Devil Actor: Burton
Role: Poet Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Arabella Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Mrs Cadwallader Actor: Mrs Wells
Related Works
Related Work: The Authors Farce; and, The Pleasures of the Town Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Author Author(s): Samuel Foote
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Edward Topham (London Chronicle, 26 Aug. 1786)]. Account-Book, 5 June 1786: Paid Mrs Inchbald in full for Appearance is against Them #50. Public Advertiser, 11 Nov. 1785: This Day is published Appearance is against Them (1s.). Receipts: #207 2s. (204/10/6; 2/11/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: As17850926.
Cast
Role: Sir John Falstaff Actor: Henderson
Role: Prince of Wales Actor: Lewis
Role: King Actor: Clarke
Role: Sir Richard Vernon Actor: Farren
Role: Worcester Actor: Fearon
Role: Westmorland Actor: Thompson
Role: Northumberland Actor: Gardner
Role: Poins Actor: Davies
Role: Francis Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Sir Walter Blount Actor: Palmer
Role: Bardolph Actor: Bates
Role: Douglas Actor: Cubitt
Role: Carriers Actor: Booth, Kennedy
Role: Gadshill Actor: Ledger
Role: Peto Actor: Stevens
Role: Hotspur Actor: Holman
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Lady Percy Actor: Mrs Lewis

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Palmer, Thompson, Kennedy, Edwin; Mrs Webb, Mrs Bates, Mrs Morton, Miss Stuart, Mrs Wilson. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Mr Walmsley-Quick; Lord Lighthead-Palmer; Thompson-Thompson [sic]; Clownly-Kennedy; Humphry-Edwin; Servant to Lord Lighthead-Swords; Servant to Lady Mary-Ledger; Lady Mary Magpie-Mrs Webb; Lady Loveall-Mrs Bates; Miss Angle-Mrs Morton; Miss Audley-Miss Stuart; Fish-Mrs Wilson; Betty-Mrs Davenett.] Prologue spoken by Wroughton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17851115).] hathi. Prologue spoken by Wroughton. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 8 performances only (see17851115).] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece: From Beaumarchais. Receipts: #176 3s. 6d. (172/3/6; 4/0/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Follies Of A Day Or The Marriage Of Figaro

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Booth, Stevens, Thompson, Mrs Martyr; Mrs Bates, Mrs Webb, Miss Orme, Mrs Wilson. [Cast adjusted from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Count Almaviva-Lewis; Don Guzman-Quick; Antonio-Edwin; Figaro-Wilson; Basil-Wewitzer; Doctor Bartholo-Booth; Bounce-Stevens; Doublefee-Thompson; The Page-Mrs Martyr; Countess-Mrs Bates; Marcelina-Mrs Webb; Agnes-Miss Orme; Susan-Mrs Wilson.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Count Almaviva Actor: Lewis
Role: Don Guzman Actor: Quick
Role: Antonio Actor: Edwin
Role: Figaro Actor: Wilson
Role: Basil Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Doctor Bartholo Actor: Booth
Role: Bounce Actor: Stevens
Role: Doublefee Actor: Thompson
Role: The Page Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Marcelina Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Agnes Actor: Miss Orme
Role: Susan Actor: Mrs Wilson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Follies of a Day Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield
Related Work: Le Marriage de Figaro Author(s): Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Related Work: The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: As17851022, but Miss Brangin in place of Miss Stuart .
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by Thomas Holcroft]: The Overture and the rest of the music entirely new, by Shield. With new Dresses, &c. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 22 Nov. 1785: This Day is published The Choleric Fathers (price not listed). Receipts: #240 4s. (238/3; 2/1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Choleric Fathers

Performance Comment: Characters by Johnstone, Quick, Edwin, Wilson, Wewitzer, Palmer, Thompson, Gardner; Mrs Kennedy, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Morton, Mrs Bannister. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1785): Don Fernando-Johnstone; Don Julio Pimiento-Quick; Pedro-Edwin; Don Salvador-Wilson; Fabio-Wewitzer; Don Fabricio-Palmer; Don Velasco-Thompson; Alguazil-Gardner; Footmen-Helme, Swords, Newton, Ledger, Bates; Laura-Mrs Kennedy; Jaquelina-Mrs Martyr; Donna Isabel-Mrs Morton; Donna Zelida-Mrs Bannister.] hathi. hathi.
Cast
Role: : Don Fernando Actor: Johnstone
Role: Don Julio Pimiento Actor: Quick
Role: Pedro Actor: Edwin
Role: Don Salvador Actor: Wilson
Role: Fabio Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Don Fabricio Actor: Palmer
Role: Don Velasco Actor: Thompson
Role: Alguazil Actor: Gardner
Role: Footmen Actor: Helme, Swords, Newton, Ledger, Bates
Role: Laura Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Jaquelina Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Donna Isabel Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Donna Zelida Actor: Mrs Bannister.
Related Works
Related Work: The Choleric Fathers Author(s): Thomas HolcroftWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Appearance is against Them

Performance Comment: As17851026.
Cast
Role: : Mr Walmsley Actor: Quick
Role: Lord Lighthead Actor: Palmer
Role: Thompson Actor: Thompson
Role: Clownly Actor: Kennedy
Role: Humphry Actor: Edwin
Role: Servant to Lord Lighthead Actor: Swords
Role: Servant to Lady Mary Actor: Ledger
Role: Lady Mary Magpie Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Lady Loveall Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Miss Angle Actor: Mrs Morton
Role: Miss Audley Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Fish Actor: Mrs Wilson
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Davenett.
Related Works
Related Work: Appearance is against Them Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Dance: End of Act II of mainpiece The Recruiting Serjeant [performers not listed (see17851007)]; End of mainpiece new dance, The Piping Pedlar, by Byrn and Mrs Goodwin

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: Benefit for Mrs Inchbald. Mainpiece: By Permission of Colman [proprietor of the HAY, owner of the copyright of the play, and author of Epilogue]. Morning Chronicle, 22 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Mrs Inchbald, No. 10, Great Russel-street, Covent Garden. Receipts: #107 8s. (71/17/6; 5/1/6; tickets: 30/9/0) (charge: #105)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ill Tell You What

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Wroughton, Pope, Aickin, Davies, Quick, Bensley (of DL); Mrs Bates, Mrs Inchbald, Mrs Davenett, Mrs Wells. [Cast from General Advertiser, 22 May, and text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Major Cyprus-Wroughton; Charles Euston-Pope; Colonel Downright-Aickin; Sir George Euston-Davies; Mr Euston-Quick; Anthony Euston-Bensley; Lady Harriet Cyprus-Mrs Bates; Lady Euston-Mrs Inchbald; Bloom-Mrs Davenett; Mrs Euston-Mrs Wells.] Original Epilogue [spoken by Mrs Wells (General Advertiser, 22 May)] . Original Epilogue [spoken by Mrs Wells (General Advertiser, 22 May)] .
Cast
Role: : Major Cyprus Actor: Wroughton
Role: Charles Euston Actor: Pope
Role: Colonel Downright Actor: Aickin
Role: Sir George Euston Actor: Davies
Role: Mr Euston Actor: Quick
Role: Anthony Euston Actor: Bensley
Role: Lady Harriet Cyprus Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Lady Euston Actor: Mrs Inchbald
Role: Bloom Actor: Mrs Davenett
Role: Mrs Euston Actor: Mrs Wells.

Afterpiece Title: Tom Thumb

Performance Comment: As17851121 .
Cast
Role: Tom Thumb Actor: Master Simmons
Role: Grizzel Actor: Edwin
Role: Doodle Actor: Davies
Role: Noodle Actor: Cubitt
Role: Ghost Actor: Darley
Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Huncamunca Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Glumdalca Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Dollalolla Actor: Mrs Martyr
Related Works
Related Work: Tom Thumb Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Tragedy of Tragedies; or, The Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Opera of Operas; or Tom Thumb the Great Author(s): Eliza HaywoodWilliam HatchettThomas Arne

Dance: As17851112

Performance Comment: hathi.
Event Comment: [Home, who was from the Bristol theatre, is identified in Morning Herald, 21 June.] Afterpiece [1st time; F 2, by Elizabeth Inchbald, based on L'Heureuse Erreur, by Joseph Patrat. Prologue by Thomas Holcroft (see text)]. Morning Chronicle, 15 Aug. 1786: This Day is published The Widow's Vow (1s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Lord Hastings-A Gentleman (1st appearance [Home]); Gloster-Aickin; Belmour-Davics; Catesby-Gardner; RatclifF-R. Palmer; Derby-Gaudry; Servant-Ledger; Shore-Bensley; Alicia-Mrs Bates; Jane Shore-Miss Woollery (1st appearance in that character) .
Cast
Role: Lord Hastings Actor: A Gentleman
Role: Gloster Actor: Aickin
Role: Belmour Actor: Davics
Role: Catesby Actor: Gardner
Role: RatclifF Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Derby Actor: Gaudry
Role: Servant Actor: Ledger
Role: Shore Actor: Bensley
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Miss Woollery
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Jane Shore Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Widows Vow

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Parsons, Bannister Jun., R. Palmer, Lyons, Edwin; Mrs Bates, Mrs Riley, Mrs Edwin, Miss Brangin, Mrs Wells. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Don Antonio-Parsons; Marquis-Bannister Jun.; Carlos-R. Palmer; Servant-Lyons; Jerome-Edwin; Countess-Mrs Bates; Donna Isabella-Mrs Riley; Ursula-Mrs Edwin; Inis-Miss Brangin; Flora-Mrs Wells.] Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi. Prologue spoken by Bannister Jun. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.] hathi.
Cast
Role: : Don Antonio Actor: Parsons
Role: Marquis Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Carlos Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Servant Actor: Lyons
Role: Jerome Actor: Edwin
Role: Countess Actor: Mrs Bates
Role: Donna Isabella Actor: Mrs Riley
Role: Ursula Actor: Mrs Edwin
Role: Inis Actor: Miss Brangin
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Wells.
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Frederick Pilon. Prologue and Epilogue by the author (see text). In 1794 reduced to an afterpiece of 3 acts]. Public Advertiser, 30 Nov. 1786: This Day is published He Wou'd be a Soldier (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #246 6s. (243.5; 3.1)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: He Woud Be A Soldier

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Aickin, Farren, Wewitzer, Fearon, Brown, Thompson, Mrs Wells, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pope. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Captain Crevelt-Lewis; Sir Oliver Oldstock-Quick; Caleb-Edwin; Colonel Talbot-Aickin; Mandeville-Farren; Count Pierpoint-Wewitzer; Wilkins-Fearon; Johnson-Brown; Amber-Thompson; Servant-Helme; Harriet-Mrs Wells; Betty-Miss Stuart; Nancy-Miss Rowson; unassigned-Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb; Prologue-Farren; Epilogue-Mrs Pope. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 13 performances only (see17870109).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 13 performances only (see17870109).]
Cast
Role: Principal Characters Actor: Lewis, Quick, Edwin, Aickin, Farren, Wewitzer, Fearon, Brown, Thompson, Mrs Wells, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Pope.
Role: Captain Crevelt Actor: Lewis
Role: Sir Oliver Oldstock Actor: Quick
Role: Caleb Actor: Edwin
Role: Colonel Talbot Actor: Aickin
Role: Mandeville Actor: Farren
Role: Count Pierpoint Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Wilkins Actor: Fearon
Role: Johnson Actor: Brown
Role: Amber Actor: Thompson
Role: Servant Actor: Helme
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Betty Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Nancy Actor: Miss Rowson
Role: unassigned Actor: Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb
Role: Prologue Actor: Farren
Role: Epilogue Actor: Mrs Pope.

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: As17861021, but Antonio-Miss Cranfield in place of Mrs Brown.
Cast
Role: Antonio Actor: Miss Cranfield in place of Mrs Brown.
Role: Blondel Actor: Johnstone
Role: La Bruce Actor: Edwin
Role: Morgan Actor: Quick
Role: Richard I Actor: Davies
Role: Berghen Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Florestine Actor: Macready
Role: Guillet Actor: Cubitt
Role: Principal Jnight Actor: Darley
Role: Lauretta Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Berengaria Actor: Mrs Billington
Role: Beatrice Actor: Miss Brangin.
Related Works
Related Work: Richard Coeur de Lion Author(s): Leonard MacnallyWilliam Shield
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Hannah Cowley, based on The Lucky Chance, by Aphra Behn. Prologue and Epilogue by James Cobb (see text)]: With Variety of new Scenes, Dresses, &c. Morning Chronicle, 28 Dec. 1786: This Day is published A School for Grey-Beards (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #220 8s. (206.14; 13.4; 0.10)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A School For Grey beards Or The Mourning Bride

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-King, Kemble, Parsons, Benson, Wilson, Jones, Bannister Jun., Palmer, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Brereton, Mrs Cuyler, Mrs Heard, Miss Barnes, Mrs Wilson, Miss Farren. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1786): Don Alexis-King; Don Henry-Kemble; Don Gasper-Parsons; Don Sebastian-Bannister Jun.; Don Octavio-Palmer; Donna Antonia-Mrs Crouch; Rachel-Mrs Wrighten; Donna Viola-Mrs Brereton; Donna Clara-Mrs Cuyler; Cartola-Mrs Wilson; Donna Seraphina-Miss Farren; unassigned-Benson, Wilson, Jones, Mrs Heard, Miss Barnes; Prologue-Bannister Jun; Epilogue-Miss Farren. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Related Works
Related Work: The Mourning Bride Author(s): William Congreve
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley

Afterpiece Title: The Englishman in Paris

Performance Comment: Buck-Palmer; Classic-Packer; Subtle-Waldron; Sir John Buck-Staunton; Marquis-Burton; Kitteau-R. Palmer; Gamut-Fawcett; Robert-Chaplin; Mrs Subtle-Mrs Love; Lucinda (with a song)-Miss Stageldoir.
Cast
Role: Buck Actor: Palmer
Role: Classic Actor: Packer
Role: Subtle Actor: Waldron
Role: Sir John Buck Actor: Staunton
Role: Marquis Actor: Burton
Role: Kitteau Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Gamut Actor: Fawcett
Role: Robert Actor: Chaplin
Role: Mrs Subtle Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Stageldoir.
Related Works
Related Work: The Englishman in Paris Author(s): Samuel Foote
Related Work: The Englishman from Paris Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: In afterpiece: Minuet de la Cour-Hamoir, Miss Stageldoir

Song: III: song (in character)-Mrs Crouch. [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performance Comment: [This was sung, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.]
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.
Related Works
Related Work: Julia; or, Such Things Were Author(s): Prince Hoare
Related Work: Such Things Have Been Author(s): Thomas Ryder
Related Work: Such Things Are Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Related Work: The Man of Parts Author(s): Isaac Jackman

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Castle

Performance Comment: As17861226.
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 Mock-Tempest; or, The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Thomas Duffett
Related Work: The Enchanted Castle Author(s): Miles Peter AndrewsWilliam Shield
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; C 5, by Thomas Holcroft. Prologue by the author (Public Advertiser, 19 Mar.). Epilogue by Miles Peter Andrews (Knapp, 81)]: With new Scenery, Dresses, &c. Public Advertiser, 31 Mar. 1787: This Day is published Seduction (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #187 15. (162.14.0; 24.1.6; 0.17.0; ticket not come in: 0.2.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seduction

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-King, Kemble, Aickin, Bates, Chaplin, Palmer, Miss Pope, Mrs Brereton, Mrs Wilson, Miss Tidswell, Miss Farren. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787): Mr Wilmot-King; Lord Morden-Kemble; General Burland-Aickin; Lapelle-Bates; Bailiff-Chaplin; Sir Frederic Fashion-Palmer; Mrs Modely-Miss Pope; Emily-Mrs Brereton; Harriet-Mrs Wilson; Mrs Pinup-Miss Tidswell; Lady Morden-Miss Farren; Prologue-Kemble text: Barrymore (see17870324; Epilogue-Miss Farren.
Related Works
Related Work: Seduction Author(s): Thomas Holcroft

Afterpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Performance Comment: As17860928.
Cast
Role: Patie Actor: Miss Stageldoir
Role: Roger Actor: Barrymore
Role: Symon Actor: Moody
Role: Sir William Worthy Actor: Aickin
Role: Glaud Actor: Suett
Role: Bauldy Actor: Dodd
Role: Jenny Actor: Miss Cranford
Role: Mause Actor: Mrs Love
Role: Madge Actor: Mrs Booth
Role: Peggy Actor: Mrs Forster.
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd Author(s): Allan Ramsay
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard TickellThomas Linley Sr.
Event Comment: Artaxerxes [announced on playbill of 21 May] is obliged to be deferred on account of the Indisposition of a principal Performer. Afterpiece [1st time; C 3, by Elizabeth Inchbald. Prologue by Henry Sampson Woodfall, Jun. (see text)]: Taken from the celebrated piece called Guerre Ouverte; ou, Ruse Contre Ruse [by Antoine Jean Bourlin, dit Dumaniant]. Public Advertiser, 1 Dec. 1787: This Day is published The Midnight Hour (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #74 5s. (70.2; 4.3)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan

Performance Comment: As17861002, but Serina-Miss Collins (of dl).
Cast
Role: Serina Actor: Miss Collins
Role: Castalio Actor: Pope
Role: Acasto Actor: Aickin
Role: Polydore Actor: Farren
Role: Chaplin Actor: Fearon
Role: Ernesto Actor: Thompson
Role: Chamont Actor: Holman
Role: Florella Actor: Miss Stuart
Role: Monimia Actor: Miss Brunton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Midnight Hour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Edwin, Quick, Fearon, Thompson, Mrs Brown, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wells. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1787): The Marquis-Lewis; Sebastian-Ryder; Nicolas-Edwin; The General-Quick; Mathias-Fearon; Ambrose-Thompson; Flora-Mrs Brown; Cecily-Mrs Webb; Julia-Mrs Wells; Prologue-Pope. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17870615.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17870615.]
Cast
Role: The Marquis Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Ryder
Role: Nicolas Actor: Edwin
Role: The General Actor: Quick
Role: Mathias Actor: Fearon
Role: Ambrose Actor: Thompson
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Brown
Role: Cecily Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Wells
Role: Prologue Actor: Pope.
Related Works
Related Work: The Midnight Hour Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; CO 3, by George Colman ynger]: With new Scenes, Dresses, and Decorations. The Overture, new Airs, and Accompaniments by Dr Arnold [partly adapted from Paisiello]. The Scenes painted by Rooker. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Public Advertiser, 5 Sept. 1787: This Day is published Inkle and Yarico (1s. 6d.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Inkle And Yarico

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Edwin, Bannister Jun., Usher, Gardner, Burton, Johnson, Baddeley, Davies, Swords, Painter, Meadows, Lyons, Ledger, Farley, Parsons, Miss George, Mrs Kemble, Mrs Forster, Mrs Bannister. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson [1787], and playbill of 23 June 1788: Trudge-Edwin; Inkle-Bannister Jun.; Planters-Usher, Gardner, Johnson; Medium-Baddeley; Campley-Davies; Sailors-Painter, Ledger; Mate-Meadows; Waiter-Farley; Sir Christopher Curry-Parsons; Wowski-Miss George; Yarico-Mrs Kemble; Patty-Mrs Forster; Narcissa-Mrs Bannister; unassigned-Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Cast
Role: Trudge Actor: Edwin
Role: Inkle Actor: Bannister Jun.
Role: Planters Actor: Usher, Gardner, Johnson
Role: Medium Actor: Baddeley
Role: Campley Actor: Davies
Role: Sailors Actor: Painter, Ledger
Role: Mate Actor: Meadows
Role: Waiter Actor: Farley
Role: Sir Christopher Curry Actor: Parsons
Role: Wowski Actor: Miss George
Role: Yarico Actor: Mrs Kemble
Role: Patty Actor: Mrs Forster
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Bannister
Role: unassigned Actor: Burton, Swords, Lyons.
Related Works
Related Work: Inkle and Yarico Author(s): George Colman, the youngerSamuel Arnold

Afterpiece Title: The Guardian

Performance Comment: Heartly-Williamson; Clackit-R. Palmer; Old Clackit-Moss; Lucy-Mrs Cuyler; Harriet-Miss Woollery.
Cast
Role: Heartly Actor: Williamson
Role: Clackit Actor: R. Palmer
Role: Old Clackit Actor: Moss
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Cuyler
Role: Harriet Actor: Miss Woollery.
Related Works
Related Work: L'Honorata Poverta di Rinaldo: viz, The honourable Poverty of Rinaldo, false accused by the Maganzesians: With Harlequing Guardian to his Master's Family and Defender of his Castle Author(s): Giacinto Andrea Cicognini
Related Work: The Guardian Author(s): Abraham Cowley
Related Work: The Man of Taste; or, The Guardian Author(s): James Miller
Related Work: The Guardian Outwitted Author(s): Thomas Arne
Related Work: The School for Guardians Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: Love Finds the Way Author(s): Thomas Hull
Event Comment: The Duenna [advertised on playbill of 10 Oct.] is obliged to be deferred on Account of Mrs Billington's Indisposition. Receipts: #126 16s. 6d. (124.8.6; 2.8.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Midnight Hour

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Ryder, Edwin, Quick, Fearon, Thompson, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Webb, Mrs Wells. Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson, 1788): The Marquis-Lewis; Sebastian-Ryder; Nicolas-Edwin; The General-Quick; Mathias-Fearon; Ambrose-Thompson; Flora-Mrs Mattocks; Cecily-Mrs Webb; Julia-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: The Marquis Actor: Lewis
Role: Sebastian Actor: Ryder
Role: Nicolas Actor: Edwin
Role: The General Actor: Quick
Role: Mathias Actor: Fearon
Role: Ambrose Actor: Thompson
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Mattocks
Role: Cecily Actor: Mrs Webb
Role: Julia Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: The Midnight Hour Author(s): Elizabeth Inchbald

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

Performance Comment: As17870917.
Cast
Role: Patrick Actor: Mrs Kennedy
Role: Fitzroy Actor: Davies
Role: Dermot Actor: Johnstone
Role: Father Luke Actor: Booth
Role: Bagatelle Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Darby Actor: Edwin
Role: Kathlane Actor: Mrs Martyr
Role: Norah Actor: Mrs Mountain.
Related Works
Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield
Related Work: The Shamrock; or, The Anniversary of St. Patrick Author(s): John O'KeeffeWilliam Shield

Afterpiece Title: Bonds without Judgement or The Loves of Bengal

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Ryder, Wewitzer, Fearon, Macready, Quick, Mrs Pitt, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Wells. Cast from London Chronicle, 2 May 1787: Japan-Ryder; Congo-Wewitzer; Nankeen-Fearon; Manly-Macready; Colonel Fury-Quick; Governess-Mrs Pitt; Charlotte-Mrs Mountain (i.e. formerly Miss Wilkinson); Sophy-Mrs Wells.
Cast
Role: Japan Actor: Ryder
Role: Congo Actor: Wewitzer
Role: Nankeen Actor: Fearon
Role: Manly Actor: Macready
Role: Colonel Fury Actor: Quick
Role: Governess Actor: Mrs Pitt
Role: Charlotte Actor: Mrs Mountain
Role: Sophy Actor: Mrs Wells.
Related Works
Related Work: Bonds without Judgement; or, The Loves of Bengal Author(s): Edward Topham