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2401
17 May 1739 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit J. Roberts, Yates, Mrs Mullart. Written by Mr Durfey. [Tickets for Mrs Marshall and Miss Ferguson also taken.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical History Of Don Quixote

Performance Comment: Quixote-Roberts; Sancho Pancha-Mullart; Duke-Bridgwater; Ambrosio-Walker; Dutchess-Mrs Kilby; Marcella-Mrs Templer; Gardiner-Penkethman; Taylor-James; Bernardo-Hippisley; Cardenio-Hale; Manuel-A. Ryan; Pedro-Arthur; Diego-Stevens; Page-Yates; Finisher-Miss Ferguson; Cryer-Marten; Lucinda-Mrs Vincent; Rodriquez-Mrs Marshall; Ricotta-Miss Dancy; Flora-Miss Brunette; Teresa-Mrs Martin; Ravish'd Woman-Neale; Moll Buxom-Mrs Mullart.
Cast
Role: Quixote Actor: Roberts
Role: Sancho Pancha Actor: Mullart
Role: Duke Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Ambrosio Actor: Walker
Role: Dutchess Actor: Mrs Kilby
Role: Marcella Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Gardiner Actor: Penkethman
Role: Taylor Actor: James
Role: Bernardo Actor: Hippisley
Role: Cardenio Actor: Hale
Role: Manuel Actor: A. Ryan
Role: Pedro Actor: Arthur
Role: Diego Actor: Stevens
Role: Page Actor: Yates
Role: Finisher Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Cryer Actor: Marten
Role: Lucinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Rodriquez Actor: Mrs Marshall
Role: Ricotta Actor: Miss Dancy
Role: Flora Actor: Miss Brunette
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Ravish'd Woman Actor: Neale
Role: Moll Buxom Actor: Mrs Mullart.
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part I Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, Part II Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote, The Third Part: With the Marriage of Mary the Buxome Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: The Comical History of Don Quixote Author(s): Thomas D'Urfey
Related Work: Barataria; or, Sancho Turn'd Governor Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Dragon of Wantley

Performance Comment: As17390209.
Cast
Role: Margerinia Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Mauxalinda Actor: Miss Young.
Role: More Actor: Salway
Role: Mauxalinda and Margerinia Actor: Two Misses Young
Role: Gubbins Actor: Laguerre
Role: Dragon Actor: Reinhold.
Related Works
Related Work: The Dragon of Wantley Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: Margery; or, A Worse Plague than the Dragon: Being the Sequel to the Dragon of Wantley Author(s): Henry Carey

Dance: TTwo Pierrots-Lalauze, Desse; Serious Dance-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; Glover's Grecian Sailors-

Song: With the Original Dialogue,Since Times are so bad by Purcell and-Leveridge, Salway

2402
22 February 1740 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: 7 p. p.m. 5s. The Eighth Day. [Music by J. C. Smith Jr.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Davids Lamentation Over Saul And Jonathan

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Mrs Arne, Beard, Russel, Rheinhold.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Mrs Arne, Beard, Russel, Rheinhold.

Music: Violin-Festing; Violoncello-Caporale; Several Concertos-

2403
24 November 1740 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lady Jane Gray

Performance Comment: Pembroke-Walker; Lord Guilford Dudley-Giffard; Northumberland-Nelson; Suffolk-Crofts; Sussex-Linnet; Gardiner-Paget; Sir J. Gates-Marr; Dutchess of Suffolk-Mrs Steel; Lady Jane Gray-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Pembroke Actor: Walker
Role: Lord Guilford Dudley Actor: Giffard
Role: Northumberland Actor: Nelson
Role: Suffolk Actor: Crofts
Role: Sussex Actor: Linnet
Role: Gardiner Actor: Paget
Role: Gates Actor: Marr
Role: Dutchess of Suffolk Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Lady Jane Gray Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragedy of Lady Jane Grey Author(s): Nicholas Rowe

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmaskd

Performance Comment: As17401122.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Blister Actor: Dunstall
Role: Wormwood Actor: Vaughan
Role: Goodwill Actor: Julian
Role: Thomas Actor: Crofts
Role: Coupee Actor: Yates
Role: Quaver Actor: Hemskirk.

Dance: III: A new dance-Master Matthews; V: Drunken Peasant-Chettle

2404
08 December 1740 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Performance Comment: Loveless-Giffard; Foppington-Peterson; Worthy-W. Giffard; Coupler-Julian; Sir Tunbelly-Dunstall; Young Fashion-Walker; Lory-Yates; Surgeon-Vaughan; Shoemaker-Marr; Sir J. Friendly-Crofts; Amanda-Mrs Boultby; Berinthia-Mrs Giffard; Hoyden-Miss Hippisley.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Giffard
Role: Foppington Actor: Peterson
Role: Worthy Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Coupler Actor: Julian
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Dunstall
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Walker
Role: Lory Actor: Yates
Role: Surgeon Actor: Vaughan
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Marr
Role: Friendly Actor: Crofts
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Boultby
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Hoyden Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Antiochus the Great: or, The Fatal Relapse Author(s): Jane Wiseman

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17401206.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Miss Jones
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Jobsnn Actor: Dunstall
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Butler Actor: Hemskirk.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Charles CoffeyJohn MottleyTheophilus Cibber

Dance: As17401206

2405
12 September 1741 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: RRylands MS: V. J. Cibber Seiz'd. Receipts: #1000

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Loves Last Shift Or The Fool In Fashion

Performance Comment: Sir Novelty-Cibber; Sir William-Johnson; Loveless-Milward; Snap-Macklin; Elder Worthy-Havard; Young Worthy-Mills; Sly-Neale; Amanda-Mrs Butler; Hillaria-Mrs Mills; Flareit-Mrs Macklin; Anne-Miss Bennet; Narcissa-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Sir Novelty Actor: Cibber
Role: Sir William Actor: Johnson
Role: Loveless Actor: Milward
Role: Snap Actor: Macklin
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Havard
Role: Young Worthy Actor: Mills
Role: Sly Actor: Neale
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Anne Actor: Miss Bennet
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: As17410910.
Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Sir John Actor: Lowe
Role: Jobson Actor: Turbutt
Role: Lady Lurewell Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Butler Actor: Raftor.
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Charles CoffeyJohn MottleyTheophilus Cibber

2406
14 May 1742 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit J. Roberts, Mines, Masons, Cooper. Afterpiece by desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant Or The Sick Ladys Cure

Performance Comment: As17420119, but Wishwell-Mrs Hale; Old Atall-Harrington; Strut-Stoppelaer; Situp-Miss Davies.
Cast
Role: Wishwell Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Old Atall Actor: Harrington
Role: Strut Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Situp Actor: Miss Davies.
Role: Double Gallant Actor: Chapman
Role: Sir Soloman Actor: Hippisley
Role: Careless Actor: Hale
Role: Clerimont Actor: Cashell
Role: Lady Dainty Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Silvia Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Sadlife Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Clarinda Actor: Mrs Stevens
Role: Old Wilful Actor: Mullart
Role: Finder Actor: James.
Related Works
Related Work: The Double Gallant: or, The Sick Lady's Cure Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Honest Yorkshireman

Performance Comment: As17420306.
Cast
Role: Muckworm Actor: Hippisley
Role: Gaylove Actor: Salway
Role: Sapskul Actor: Woodward
Role: Slango Actor: Bencraft
Role: Blunder Actor: Marten
Role: Arabella Actor: Miss Hillyard
Role: Combursh Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Honest Yorkshireman Author(s): Henry Carey

Dance: II: As17420510; IV: Pantaloon and Enamorata, as17420420

Song: AArrah my Judy-Stoppelaer

Entertainment: CCries of London-Salway

2407
12 October 1742 @ James Street

Event Comment: Ever studious for Public Amusement, I...strayed last Week, to a place near the Haymarket in Westminster, and Temple Bar in Middlesex, call'd James's St., where at the New Theatre, a Play called the Miser, with an Entertainment called the Old Man Bit, or Harlequin Skeleton, I saw rehears'd. J. W. Gray's Inn 12 Oct.-Theatrical Clippings, Folger Library. Benefit Julian Late of Goodman's Fields Theatre. At the New Theatre in James St., near Haymarket...a Concert. Boxes 2s. 6d. Pit 1s. 6d. Gallery 1s. 6 p.m. Note, Mr Julian taken this Opportunity to acquaint his Friends, that these Performances will be done with the utmost Regularity and Decoration, most of the Performers having belong'd to the Theatres. [This customary notice about the concert, time and prices will not be included unless changed.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: Miser-Julian; Lappet-Mrs Lamball.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Julian
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Lamball.
Related Works
Related Work: Fame; or, Queen Elizabeth's Trumpets; or, Never plead's Hopes of being a Lord Chancellor; or, The Lover turn'd Philosopher; or, The Miser's Resolve upon the Lowering of Interest Author(s): James Lacy
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: Mock Doctor-Julian.
Cast
Role: Mock Doctor Actor: Julian.
Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

2408
19 January 1744 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: A Grand Concert. 6 p.m. Boxes 4s. Pit 2s. 6d. Gallery 1s. 6d. Afterwards will be given Gratis...Daily Advertiser, 20 Jan.: Last Night the Musical Entertainment call'd The Queen of Spain, was receiv'd by a numerous Audience with great Approbation. The Artificial Scene hereafter will be omitted, it not being connected with the rest, not any way answering what was promised by the Projector who offered it. Music by J. F. Lampe; words by James Ayres

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Queen Of Spain Or Fairinelli At Madrid

Performance Comment: King-Waltz; Farinelli-Sullivan; Marquis-Messing; English Sailors-Ashpey; Spaniard-Don Diego DiAspino; Queen-Mrs Lampe; concluding with an Artificial Scene-.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Waltz
Role: Farinelli Actor: Sullivan
Role: Marquis Actor: Messing
Role: English Sailors Actor: Ashpey
Role: Spaniard Actor: Don Diego DiAspino
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: concluding with an Artificial Scene Actor: .

Music: A new Sonata, in four parts, by Lampe-

Song: New Song The Shepherd's Invitation-Sullivan; A new Song To Sylvia-Miss Young

2409
01 March 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. Tickets as before. Regulus publish'd. As it is acted by his Majesties Servants at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, by Mr Havard, Author of King Charles the First. Inter omnes suos laudabiles & Virtutum insignibus illustres Viros, non preferunt Romani meliorem; quem neque Felicitas corruperit, nam in tanta Victoria, mansit pauperrimus; Nec Infelicitas fregerit, nam ad tanta Exitia revertit intrepidus. (St. Aust. de Regulo. Lib I. de Civitat. Dei.) Printed for H. Woodfall, Jr. in Little Britain, by Paul Vaillant facing Southampton Street in the Strand. J. Watts and B. Dodd also advertised King Charles the First, an Historical Tragedy, written in imitation of Shakespear, and Scanderbeg, a Tragedy. Both written by Mr Havard, author of Regulus

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Regulus

Performance Comment: See17440221 but Actors only.
Related Works
Related Work: Regulus Author(s): John Crowne

Afterpiece Title: The Amorous Goddess

Performance Comment: As17440228, but Harlequin's Wife-Mrs Chetwood.
Cast
Role: Harlequin's Wife Actor: Mrs Chetwood.
Role: Shepherds Actor: Shawford, _Liviez.
Role: Swiss Servant Actor: Liviez
Role: Fairy Actor: a Lilliputian Woman.
Role: Harlequin's Child Actor: Miss Yates
Role: a Fairy Actor: a Lilliputian woman
Role: Shepherdesses Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Thomson, The Miss Scotts, Mlle Auguste.
Role: Fantastic Sprights Actor: Mlle Auguste.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Yates
Role: Harlico Actor: Collins
Role: the Swiss Actor: Blakes
Role: Hecate Actor: Mrs Avolio
Role: Attendants on Hecate Actor: Morland, Bennet, Morgan

2410
25 April 1744 @ James Street

Event Comment: *c1702 04 25 js e particular Desire of several True Britons.A Concert. Written by Mr Phillips. Not acted 20 Years [see 3 April 1722]. 6 p.m. There will be no posting Bills

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Briton

Performance Comment: Original prologue-; epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Original prologue Actor:
Role: epilogue Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: The True Briton Author(s): Cranke
Related Work: The Briton Author(s): Ambrose Philips
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: Cambro-Britons Author(s): James Boaden Samuel Arnold

Song:

2411
24 November 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Widow and Child of James Miller, the author. As the Play of to-night is entirely for mine and my children's Benefit, and was allotted (by the Manager) for that purpose a considerable time ago, has since been advertis'd in the Publick papers upwards of ten days, and the Boxes chiefly been taken by Ladies of Quality and Distinction, I humbly hope, as Charity and Humanity are my advocates, the Performance will be permitted without interruption. D. Miller.--General Advertiser. To Those who remained in the Pit in Drury Lane Playhouse on Thursday Evening, and were refus'd their money: GENTLEMEN: If you are sensible of the Insults that we receiv'd from the servants of the Manager (after we had remain'd orderly in the House expecting our money for the best part of an hour) being expos'd to the danger of our lives from several sticks, &c being thrown at us from the stage, and from the attack of Soldiers jumping into the Pit with their bayonets fix'd, you'll meet tomorrow several Gentlemen equally injur'd, at the Fountain Tavern in Catherine Street in the Strand, at two o'clock, as well as, Your most humble Servant, J. Johnston.--Daily Advertiser. [Daily Gazetteer contained a letter by Anti-Mimus on the manager's publication of reasons for his late extraordinary measures.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahomet

Performance Comment: Zaphna-Garrick; Mahomet-Delane; Alcanor-Giffard; Mirvan-Bridges; Pharon-Winstone; Ali-Green; Palmira-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Zaphna Actor: Garrick
Role: Mahomet Actor: Delane
Role: Alcanor Actor: Giffard
Role: Mirvan Actor: Bridges
Role: Pharon Actor: Winstone
Role: Ali Actor: Green
Role: Palmira Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: Mahomet the Imposter Author(s): James MillerVoltaire
Related Work: Mahomet and Irene Author(s): Samuel Johnson

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Performance Comment: School Boy-Yates; Major Rakis-Bridges; Young Rakish-Cross; Friendly-Green; Father Benedict-Blakes; Lettice-Mrs Yates; Lady Manlove-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: School Boy Actor: Yates
Role: Major Rakis Actor: Bridges
Role: Young Rakish Actor: Cross
Role: Friendly Actor: Green
Role: Father Benedict Actor: Blakes
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: Scaramouch a Philosopher, Harlequin a School-Boy, Bravo, Merchant and Magician Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft
Related Work: The School-Boy: or The Comical Rivals Author(s): Colley Cibber

Song: Lowe

Dance: Muilment

2412
25 January 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Afterpiece a Mock Opera, written by Shakespear. The Music composed by J. F. Lampe

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: As17441130.
Cast
Role: Miser Actor: Hippisley
Role: Ramilie Actor: Chapman
Role: Frederick Actor: Hale
Role: Clermont Actor: Cashell
Role: Decoy Actor: Marten
Role: James Actor: Woodward
Role: Mariana Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Wheedle Actor: Mrs Bland
Role: Lappet Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: in which character will be introduced a song call' Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: Fame; or, Queen Elizabeth's Trumpets; or, Never plead's Hopes of being a Lord Chancellor; or, The Lover turn'd Philosopher; or, The Miser's Resolve upon the Lowering of Interest Author(s): James Lacy
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Miser; or, Wagner and Abericock Author(s): John ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: The Miser Author(s): Henry Fielding
Related Work: The Two Misers Author(s): Kane O'HaraCharles Dibdin

Afterpiece Title: Pyramus and Thisbe

Performance Comment: Pyramus-Beard; Lyon-Reinhold; Wall-Laguerre; Moonshine-Roberts; Thisbe-Mrs Lampe [edition of 1745]; The Dances-Cooke, LaLauze, Picq, Villeneuve, Delagarde, Mrs Delagarde, Mrs Duval (General Advertiser).
Cast
Role: Pyramus Actor: Beard
Role: Lyon Actor: Reinhold
Role: Wall Actor: Laguerre
Role: Moonshine Actor: Roberts
Role: Thisbe Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: The Dances Actor: Cooke, LaLauze, Picq, Villeneuve, Delagarde, Mrs Delagarde, Mrs Duval
Related Works
Related Work: The Comickal Masque of Pyramus and Thisbe Author(s): Richard Leveridge

2413
01 April 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit of the Author, it being the eighth night only of acting, but the night from the first Representation, because of the interruption of Mrs Woffington's Benefit. Tickets to be had of G. Strahan, in Cornhill; J. Davidson in the Poultry; A. Millar in the Strand; R. Dodsley in Pall Mall, and of Mr Hobson at the Theatre, where places may be taken on the stage.-Daily Advertiser

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tancred And Sigismunda

Performance Comment: Actors only, but See17450323.
Related Works
Related Work: Tancred and Sigismunda Author(s): James Thomson

2414
07 March 1747 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: On Monday will be publish'd The Suspicious Husband, a Comedy as it is acted at Covent Garden. Written by Dr Hoadly. Published for J. and R. Tonson, and S. Draper in the Strand.--General Advertiser. Receipts: #114 12s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Spanish Fryar Or The Double Discovery

Performance Comment: Dominic-Quin; Gomez-Hippisley; Queen-Mrs Horton; Elvira-Mrs Cibber; Torrismond-Havard; Lorenzo-Ryan; Bertran-Cashell; Raymond-Rosco; Alphonso-Ridout; Pedro-Gibson; Teresa-Mrs Hale.
Cast
Role: Dominic Actor: Quin
Role: Gomez Actor: Hippisley
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Torrismond Actor: Havard
Role: Lorenzo Actor: Ryan
Role: Bertran Actor: Cashell
Role: Raymond Actor: Rosco
Role: Alphonso Actor: Ridout
Role: Pedro Actor: Gibson
Role: Teresa Actor: Mrs Hale.
Related Works
Related Work: The Spanish Fryar; or, The Double Discovery Author(s): John Dryden

Afterpiece Title: Phebe or The Beggars Wedding

Performance Comment: Hunter-Beard; Phebe-Mrs Dunstall; Tippet-Miss Hippisley; Quorum-Marten; Chaunter-Bridgwater.
Cast
Role: Hunter Actor: Beard
Role: Phebe Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Tippet Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Quorum Actor: Marten
Role: Chaunter Actor: Bridgwater.
Related Works
Related Work: The Beggar's Wedding Author(s): Charles Coffey

2415
27 March 1747 @ no theater listed

Event Comment: This Day is Publish'd The Roman and English Comedy consider'd and compared. With Remarks on the Suspicious Husband; and an examen into the Merits of the present Comic Actors by S. Foote, Esq. This day is publish'd in Two Volumes a Companion to the Theatre or a View of our most celebrated dramatic pieces. In which the Plan, Characters and Incidents, of each are particularly explained. Interspersed with remarks Historical, Critical, and Moral. Price Bound 6s. Printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb, over against Katherine St. in the Strand

Performances

2416
17 January 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Note in General Advertiser: For the Benefit of the Author's Sisters, Box and Pit Tickets for Coriolanus, a Tragedy written by the late Mr Thomson, and now acting at Covent Garden Theatre, are to be had of A. Millar, opposite to Catherine Street in the Strand; J. Davidson in the Poultry; and R. Dodsley in Pall Mall

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Coriolanus

Performance Comment: As17490114.
Cast
Role: Principal parts Actor: Quin, Ryan, Delane, Sparks, Ridout, Bridgwater, Anderson, Miss Bellamy, Mrs Woffington.
Role: Coriolanus Actor: Quin
Role: Attius Tullus Actor: Ryan
Role: Galesus Actor: Delane
Role: Volqsius Actor: Sparks
Role: Titus Actor: Ridout
Role: Minucius Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Cominius Actor: Anderson
Role: Volumnia Actor: Miss Bellamy
Role: Veturia Actor: Mrs Woffington
Related Works
Related Work: Coriolanus Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The Ingratitude of a Common-Wealth; or, The Fall of Caius Martius Coriolanus Author(s): Nahum Tate
Related Work: The Invader of His Country: or, The Fatal Resentment Author(s): John Dennis
Related Work: Coriolanus Author(s): Attilio Ariosti
Related Work: Coriolanus; or, The Roman Matron Author(s): John Philip Kemble

2417
01 February 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Afterpiece: By desire. To Mr G-, Sir: You will very much oblige many of your friends by reviving the play of Ulisses wrote by the celebrated Mr Rowe; We apprehdnd there are four characters in which yourself, Mr Barry, Mrs Cibber and Mrs Pritchard would shine inimitably. If you think this hint worthy your notice, we make no doubt it will in every Respect answer your expectations, as well as gratify the town in general. S. W., S. T., &c. (General Advertiser). This day is publish'd, at 1s. Lethe Rehears'd or a critical discussion of the beauties and blemishes of that performance; interspers'd with occasional remarks upon dramatick satires in general, as well as on some that have been best receiv'd in particular. The whole in a free conversation amongst several persons of distinction. Printed for J. Roberts (General Advertiser). [This is a fifty@two@page puff for Lethe, and for the usefulness of the stage for propagating morals. The characters who lead the discussion are: Sir Francis Friendly , a sensible learned Gentleman; Dr Heartfree , a candid, judicious person; who has a great opinion of Mr Garrick; Mr Snip@Snap , a vociferous modern Critic; and Two Women .] Receipts: #120 (Cross); #118 12s. 6d. (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17481202.
Cast
Role: add Montague Actor: Barnet
Role: with a new Masquerade Dance proper to the p Actor: .
Role: Romeo Actor: Barry
Role: Escalus Actor: Winstone
Role: Capulet Actor: Berry
Role: Paris Actor: Lee
Role: Benvolio Actor: Usher
Role: Tybalt Actor: Blakes
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Havard
Role: Old Capulet Actor: Wright
Role: Friar John Actor: Champness
Role: Gregory Actor: Taswell
Role: Sampson Actor: James
Role: Balthasar Actor: Bransby
Role: Abraham Actor: Marr
Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
Role: Apothecary Actor: Simpson
Role: Peter Actor: Vaughan
Role: Page Actor: Mas Cross
Role: Guards Actor: Raftor, Gray, Ray
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs James
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: with a new dance proper to the play Actor: Cooke, Miss Janneton Auretti.
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): Thomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Intriguing Chambermaid

Performance Comment: As17490116.
Cast
Role: also Goodall Actor: Winstone
Role: Mrs Highman Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Role: Drunken Colonel Actor: Woodward
Role: Lettice Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: The Intriguing Chambermaid Author(s): Henry Fielding

2418
10 February 1749 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: GGeneral Advertiser: This day is publish'd at 6d. An Apology to the Town, for Himself and the Bottle. By J. Nick-all. N.B. Mr P- was mistaken in the name. To which is prefix'd an exact representation of the scene of Harlequin's Escape into the Bottlev , introduc'd into the Pantomime of Apollo and Daphne, or the Burgomaster Trick'd, the Character of Harlequin by Mr Phillips. Printed for B. Dickenson, the corner of Bell Savage Inn, Ludgate Hill

Performances

Mainpiece Title: None

Performance Comment: [No Performance.]
Related Works
Related Work: None Are So Blind as Those Who Won't See Author(s): Charles Dibdin

2419
28 February 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: This day publish'd Hercules an Oratorio in Score by Handel. Printed for J. Walsh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Relapse

Performance Comment: As17490102.
Cast
Role: Foppington Actor: Cibber
Role: Loveless Actor: Ryan
Role: Worthy Actor: Ridout
Role: Young Fashion Actor: Anderson
Role: Coupler Actor: Arthur
Role: Lory Actor: Bencraft
Role: Bull Actor: Stoppelaer
Role: Syringe Actor: Collins
Role: Sir Tunbelly Actor: Marten
Role: Varole Actor: Cushing
Role: Amanda Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Bambridge
Role: Miss Hoyden Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Berinthia Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Relapse; or, Virtue in Danger Author(s): John Vanbrugh
Related Work: Antiochus the Great: or, The Fatal Relapse Author(s): Jane Wiseman

Afterpiece Title: Apollo and Daphne

Performance Comment: As17490126.
Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
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Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond

2420
03 March 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [No record of the cast exists, but Deutsch, Handel, p. 658, speculates on a probable one.] This day Publish'd Samson an Oratorio at 1s. as it is performed at Covent Garden. The words taken from Samson Agonistes of Milton. The Music by Handel. Printed for J. and R. Tonson, and S. Draper in the Strand

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Samson

Performance Comment: Parts were: Samson-; Manoa-; Micah-; Israelite Officer-; Chorus of Israelites-; Dalila-; Harapha-; Chorus of Philistine Women-; Priests of Dagon- (Larpent MS).
Cast
Role: Samson Actor:
Role: Manoa Actor:
Role: Micah Actor:
Role: Israelite Officer Actor:
Role: Chorus of Israelites Actor:
Role: Dalila Actor:
Role: Harapha Actor:
Role: Chorus of Philistine Women Actor:
Role: Priests of Dagon Actor:

Afterpiece Title: Concerto

2421
31 March 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Lowe. Afterpiece: A New Musical Drama, never performed, taken from Prior. The Music by Mr Arne. Stage will be formed into an amphitheatre where servants may keep places. This day publish'd at 10s. 6d. Susanna, an Oratorio in score by Handel. Printed for J. Walsh

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Measure For Measure

Performance Comment: See17481126, but Duke-Quin; Claudio-Ryan; Angelo-Sparks; Lucio-Cushing; Isabella-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Duke Actor: Quin
Role: Claudio Actor: Ryan
Role: Angelo Actor: Sparks
Role: Lucio Actor: Cushing
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Woffington.
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Related Work: The Law Against Lovers Author(s): Sir William Davenant
Related Work: Measure for Measure Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Measure for Measure; or, Beauty the Best Advocate Author(s): Charles Gildon

Afterpiece Title: Henry and Emma or The Nut Brown Maid

Performance Comment: Principal parts-Ridout, Gibson, Arthur, Anderson, Mrs Ridout, Miss Hippisley, Mrs Hale; Vocal parts-Lowe, Miss Falkner, Miss Norris, Miss Young. [The parts (Larpent MS 79) were: Reginald, Henry, Alan, Sir Aymeri, Emma, Adelinda, Editha, Huntsmen.]The parts (Larpent MS 79) were: Reginald, Henry, Alan, Sir Aymeri, Emma, Adelinda, Editha, Huntsmen.]
Cast
Role: Principal parts Actor: Ridout, Gibson, Arthur, Anderson, Mrs Ridout, Miss Hippisley, Mrs Hale
Role: Vocal parts Actor: Lowe, Miss Falkner, Miss Norris, Miss Young.
Related Works
Related Work: Henry and Emma; or, The Nut Brown Maid Author(s): Thomas Arne

2422
01 April 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Berry. Tickets to be had of Berry at Mr Pope's, Peruke Maker in Russel St., Covent Garden and of Hobson at the Stage Door. [From the Gentleman's Magazine Register of Books for this month: An Account of the Life of that Celebrated Tragedian, Mr Thomas Betterton, containing a distinct relation of his excellencies in his profession and character in private life, and interspersed with an account of the English theatre during his time. Printed for J. Robinson.] Receipts: #160 (Cross); house charges, #60 (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: As17490302, but Montague also omitted. In Place of the Masquerade Dance%.
Cast
Role: add Montague Actor: Barnet
Role: with a new Masquerade Dance proper to the p Actor: .
Role: Romeo Actor: Barry
Role: Escalus Actor: Winstone
Role: Capulet Actor: Berry
Role: Paris Actor: Lee
Role: Benvolio Actor: Usher
Role: Tybalt Actor: Blakes
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Havard
Role: Old Capulet Actor: Wright
Role: Friar John Actor: Champness
Role: Gregory Actor: Taswell
Role: Sampson Actor: James
Role: Balthasar Actor: Bransby
Role: Abraham Actor: Marr
Role: Mercutio Actor: Woodward
Role: Apothecary Actor: Simpson
Role: Peter Actor: Vaughan
Role: Page Actor: Mas Cross
Role: Guards Actor: Raftor, Gray, Ray
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs James
Role: Juliet Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: with a new dance proper to the play Actor: Cooke, Miss Janneton Auretti.
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): Thomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Performance Comment: As17490117.
Cast
Role: Old Gerald Actor: James.
Role: Doctor Actor: Blakes
Role: Crispin Actor: Yates
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet.
Related Works
Related Work: The Anatomist; or, The Sham Doctor Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft

Dance: In I: a Dutch Dance, as17481203; Savoyards, as17480920

2423
13 April 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Mr and Mrs Bridges. Tickets to be had of Mr Bridges at Mr Courteen's in Bow St., Covent Garden; and of Hobson at the stage door. Publish'd this day at 1s. Miss in Her Teens; or, the Medley of Lovers, a Farce in Two Acts, as it is performed at Drury Lane. Written by Mr Garrick. Printed for J. and R. Tonson. Receipts: #140 (Cross); charges, #63 (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provokd Husband

Performance Comment: As17481001, but Richard-_; Moody-_; Poundage-_; Mrs Motherly-_; Myrtilla-_; Trusty-_.
Cast
Role: Lord Townly Actor: Barry
Role: Manly Actor: Havard
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Yates
Role: Basset Actor: Woodward
Role: Richard Actor: Blakes
Role: Moody Actor: Winstone
Role: Poundage Actor: Usher
Role: Lady Grace Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Jenny Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Mrs Motherly Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Myrtilla Actor: Mrs Cole
Role: Trusty Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Lady Wronghead Actor: Mrs Clive first time in that part
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Lethe and Jumpedo

Performance Comment: Frenchman-Garrick the only character listed; see17490407. The whole to conclude with an extraordinary and surprising performance of the Original Seignor Capitello Jumpedo, who after entertaining the audience with a Hornpipe-Seignor Capitello Jumpedo; will in a manner entirely new, Jump down his own throat-Seignor Capitello Jumpedo.
Cast
Role: Frenchman Actor: Garrick the only character listed
Role: who after entertaining the audience with a Horn Actor: Seignor Capitello Jumpedo
Role: Jump down his own throat Actor: Seignor Capitello Jumpedo.

2424
04 December 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The words of the Entertainment will be sold at the theatre for 6d. a book. Paid Cross for Licenser #2 2s.; for 5 Chorus singers #1 5s. (Treasurer's Book). On Wednesday next will be Publish'd (at 2s. 8d. sew'd, 3s. bound) the 2nd Edition corrected, with an additional chapter by Mr Allworthy, &c. relating to Plays in general, and the French playhouse in particular, The History of Tom Jones the Foundling, in his Married State. Printed for J. Robinson. N.B. The additional chapter is given gratis to the purchasers of the former edition (General Advertiser). Receipts: #120 (Cross); #95 19s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: As17491128.
Cast
Role: Myrtle Actor: Palmer
Role: Indiana Actor: Mrs Elmy
Role: Humphrey Actor: Blakes
Role: Phyllis Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Isabella Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Young Bevil Actor: Barry
Role: Sir John Actor: Winstone
Role: Sealand Actor: Berry
Role: Cimberton Actor: Taswell
Role: Tom Actor: Woodward
Role: Daniel Actor: Vaughan
Role: Lucinda Actor: Miss Cole
Role: Mrs Sealand Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: In II Singing Actor: Master Mattocks.
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Performance Comment: As17491202, but Actors and dancers only.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Beard
Role: Palamon Actor: Master Mattocks
Role: Pastora Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Laura Actor: Miss Norris
Role: To conclude with a Rural Dance Actor: Grandchamps, Matthews, Miss Baker, Pelling, Macneale, Harrison, Master Shawford, Miss Cole, Mrs L'Font, Mlle Mariet, Mrs Pit.
Related Works
Related Work: The Chaplet Author(s): Moses MendezWilliam Boyce
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2425
22 December 1749 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Paid to Sun Fire Office Insurance #15; Paid for a poker and shovel 5s. (Treasurer's Book). [This policy was doubltless similar to No 109085 dated 29 July 1747 issued to James Lacy and David Garrick Esq. Patentees of His Majesties Company of Comedians of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, for #4,000: "On the Goods and Furniture, Wardrobe Apparel, Machines and Scenes, not valued as pictures, in the House, Dressing Rooms, Wardrobe, and Scene Rooms, of the said Theatre Royal, adjoining togethe r and situate in Drury Lane aforesaid and not elsewhere, not exceeding #4,000...Note: Except such Loss and Damage as may happen by any Fire occasioned by means of any representation in any Play or Farce or in any Rehearsal of the same." (From copy of original policy, by courtesy J. A. Miller, Esq. General Manager, Sun Insurance Office Ltd., sent me in ltr. dated 5 July 1951.)] Receipts: #110 (Cross). #104 5s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: As17491220.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Garrick
Role: Johnson Actor: Palmer
Role: Smith Actor: Bridges
Role: Parts Actor: Yates, Havard, Taswell, Blakes, Woodward, Shuter, James, Usher, Winstone, Marr, Simpson, Reinhold, Costollo, Wright, Mrs Bennet, Miss Murgatroyd, Miss Cole, Miss Yates
Role: with an additional reinforcement of Mr Bayes new@r Actor: .
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Dance: As17491220

Song: III: Master Mattocks