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13251 results for: Keyword - John Arthur
We found 10979 matches on Author, 2230 matches on Performance Comments, 1209 matches on Event Comments, 471 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

2351
16 December 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Lodoiska

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Related Work: Lodoiska Author(s): John Philip Kemble

2352
27 December 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Mago and Dago

2353
16 January 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cherokee

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2354
01 May 1795 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit for Johnstone. 1st piece [1st time; C 5, by William Macready, based on The Artful Husband, by William Taverner. Prologue by William Thomas Fitzgerald. Epilogue by Robert Houlton (see text)]. 2nd piece [1st time; M. INT 1, author unknown. Larpent MS 1076; not published]: The Music part new and part compiled by Shield. Morning Herald, 4 June 1795: This Day is published The Bank Note (2s.). Morning Chronicle, 18 Apr.: Tickets to be had of Johnstone, No. 19, Piazza, Covent-garden. Receipts: #434 19s. 6d. (168.1.0; 8.0.6; tickets: 258.18.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bank Note; Or, Lessons For Ladies

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Quick, Holman, Johnstone, Fawcett, Middleton, Hull, Townsend, Macready, Powel, Miss Standen, Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Lee, Miss Hopkins, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Norton, Miss Wallis. Cast from text (T. N. Longman, 1795): Mr Hale-Quick; Sir Charles Leslie-Holman; Killeavy-Johnstone; Ned Dash-Fawcett; Mr Bloomfield-Middleton; Father-Hull; Tim-Townsend; Lieutenant Selby-Macready; Careful-Powel; Young Bloomfield-Miss Standen; Mr Bloomfield's Servant-Abbot; Porter-Coombs; Gentleman-Platt; Cook-Ledger; Butler-Williamson; Mrs Bloomfield-Mrs Mattocks; Sally Flounce-Mrs Lee; Miss Emma Hale-Miss Hopkins; Lady Supple-Mrs Davenport; Maid-Mrs Norton; Miss Russel-Miss Wallis; Gentlewoman-Mrs Follett; Prologue-Macready; Epilogue-Mrs Mattocks.
Cast
Role: Killeavy Actor: Johnstone

Afterpiece Title: The Sailor's Prize; or, May-Day Wedding

Performance Comment: Characters by Incledon, Johnstone, Munden, Bowden, Mrs Martyr. Cast from Larpent MS: Sam Surf-Incledon; Teddy O'Shaughnessey-Johnstone; Joey-Munden; Platoon-Bowden; Sally-Mrs Martyr.
Cast
Role: Teddy O'Shaughnessey Actor: Johnstone

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Related Works
Related Work: Three Weeks After Marriage Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: 2nd piece to conclude with: a Garland Dance (composed by Byrn)-Byrn, Mlle St.Amand, Mme Rossi

Song: Incidental to 1st piece: The Irishman's Peep at the Continent-Johnstone; End II: Old Towler-Incledon; In course 2nd piece: New Ballad-Mrs Martyr; Fat Dolly-Munden; Battle Song-Bowden; Let us love and let us drink-Munden; Bowden, Mrs Martyr; Teddy O'Shaughnessey's History-Johnstone; When 'tis Night and the Mid@Watch is come, Admiral Benbow-Incledon; Now landed from the Ocean-

2355
04 May 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Child Of Nature

Afterpiece Title: The Old Maid

Related Works
Related Work: The Old Maid Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Poor Soldier

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Related Work: The Poor Soldier Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Song: In: will introduce the favourite song In the dead of the night-Mrs Jordan in The Wedding Day; End 2nd piece: a favourite song-Miss Leak; accompanied on the harp-Meyer? Jun

2356
02 June 1795 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Bank Note

Cast
Role: Killeavy Actor: Johnstone

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

Cast
Role: Teddy O'Shaughnessey Actor: Johnstone
Related Works
Related Work: Three Weeks After Marriage Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Death of Captain Faulknor

Cast
Role: O'Cutter Actor: Johnstone
Role: Arthur Actor: Quick
Role: Lenox Actor: Johnstone

Song: 3rd piece: As17950506; Incidental to 1st piece: The Irishman's Peep at the Continent-Johnstone; In course of entertainments: The Storm-Incledon

2357
03 August 1795 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merchant Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2358
19 October 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

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Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Lodoiska

Related Works
Related Work: Lodoiska Author(s): John Philip Kemble

2359
30 October 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Cherokee

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2360
15 December 1795 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Afterpiece Title: Three Weeks after Marriage

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Related Work: Three Weeks After Marriage Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Dance: As17951125

2361
19 January 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Know Your Own Mind

Cast
Role: Sir John Millamour Actor: Packer
Related Works
Related Work: Know Your Own Mind Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Captive

2362
18 April 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Coriolanus; Or, The Roman Matron

Related Works
Related Work: Coriolanus; or, The Roman Matron Author(s): John Philip Kemble
Related Work: The Invader of His Country: or, The Fatal Resentment Author(s): John Dennis

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2363
27 April 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Earl Of Essex

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Related Work: The Unhappy Favourite; or, The Earl of Essex Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

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Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Entertainment: Monologue.End: Collins's Ode on the Passions-Wilkinson

2364
04 May 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mahmoud

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2365
06 May 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

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Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

2366
27 May 1796 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Maid

Related Works
Related Work: The Old Maid Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Every One has His Fault

Cast
Role: Attendants on Arthur of Bradley Actor: Abbot, Powers
Role: Arthur of Bradley Actor: Farley
Role: Little John Actor: Simmons
Role: Song by Irish Pilgrim Actor: Johnstone
Role: The Sheriff and Arthur Actor: o'-Bardley's pursuit of Marian. Harlequin appears as a Beggar Boy-is refused relief from the Sheriff, but receives it from Robin and his Men. Marian forced by the Sheriff from Robin. The Witch of Nottingham rises from the Well, puts Robin in possession of an enchanted Horn to wind when in distress, and appoints Harlequin as his Guide and Protector-the Moving Grove-the story of Robin Hood and the Tanner-the Miniature View of the Suburbs of Nottingham, which changes to Scene II. A View of Nottingham Town. The Sheriff offers a reward for apprehending Robin. The Cryer's Chaunt-
Role: Sheriff introduces Marian to Arthur Actor: o'-Bradley, her
Role: intended Bride Actor: Little John disguised, brings on a dead Buck as a present to Arthur-the Buck becomes animated and drives off Arthur, and Little John escapes with Marian. A Leap by Harlequin over the Heads of twelve Soldiers armed With Pikes, Swords. Scene IV. View of the Town Hall in Nottingham. Porter enters with Box-Marian taken by Arthur is forced into it-the Box being placed on the head of Arthur changes into a Bird Cage, in which he is inclosed. Scene V. A Country Alehouse. Tinker's Song-Farley, Knight
Role: brings on a dead Buck as a present to Arthur Actor: the Buck becomes animated and drives off Arthur, and Little John escapes with Marian. A Leap by Harlequin over the Heads of twelve Soldiers armed With Pikes, Swords. Scene IV. View of the Town Hall in Nottingham. Porter enters with Box-Marian taken by Arthur is forced into it-the Box being placed on the head of Arthur changes into a Bird Cage, in which he is inclosed. Scene V. A Country Alehouse. Tinker's Song-Farley, Knight
Role: Porter enters with Box Actor: Marian taken by Arthur is forced into it-the Box being placed on the head of Arthur changes into a Bird Cage, in which he is inclosed. Scene V. A Country Alehouse. Tinker's Song-Farley, Knight
Role: Marian taken by Arthur is forced into it Actor: the Box being placed on the head of Arthur changes into a Bird Cage, in which he is inclosed. Scene V. A Country Alehouse. Tinker's Song-Farley, Knight
Role: Robin's skill in Archery Actor: Arthur-o'-Bradley changed to a Tree-shot at by Robin and his Party-enters transfixed with Arrows. Scene II. Fountain Abbey Wall. Beggar's Ballad-
Role: Arthur Actor: o'-Bradley changed to a Tree-shot at by Robin and his Party-enters transfixed with Arrows. Scene II. Fountain Abbey Wall. Beggar's Ballad-
Role: Nottingham Market Actor: Place, Gibbet, Ladder. Robin rescues Will Scarlet. The Sheriff suspended on the Gibbet, Arthur-o'-Bradley by a Lanthorn of Fire-The Priest and Attendants enclosed in the Ladder. Scene V. Barnsdale Church. The Story of Allen o'Dale, Martha and the Old Knight and Martha, attended by the Bridemen and Maids-a Morrice Dance-
Role: Arthur Actor: o'-Bradley by a Lanthorn of Fire-The Priest and Attendants enclosed in the Ladder. Scene V. Barnsdale Church. The Story of Allen o'Dale, Martha and the Old Knight and Martha, attended by the Bridemen and Maids-a Morrice Dance-
Role: Harlequin changes the Cottage to a Ship Actor: a French Vessel appears in view, which he changes to a cart-and the Scene to a Plough Field-a piece of Mechanism is introduced representing a Farmer with his Plough and Team of Horses. Scene VII. A Landscape changes to a Stile-Archers to Trees-the Death of Robin by Arthur-o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII
Role: which he changes to a cart Actor: and the Scene to a Plough Field-a piece of Mechanism is introduced representing a Farmer with his Plough and Team of Horses. Scene VII. A Landscape changes to a Stile-Archers to Trees-the Death of Robin by Arthur-o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII
Role: and the Scene to a Plough Field Actor: a piece of Mechanism is introduced representing a Farmer with his Plough and Team of Horses. Scene VII. A Landscape changes to a Stile-Archers to Trees-the Death of Robin by Arthur-o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII
Role: A Landscape changes to a Stile Actor: Archers to Trees-the Death of Robin by Arthur-o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII
Role: Archers to Trees Actor: the Death of Robin by Arthur-o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII
Role: the Death of Robin by Arthur Actor: o'-Bradley and his Men. Scene VII

Afterpiece Title: Cymon

Dance: Conclude 3rd piece: Dance-

Song: End: Black@Ey'd Susan-Incledon; End 2nd piece: The Group of Lovers-Munden

2367
06 July 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tit For Tat

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

2368
18 July 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Citizen

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Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

Cast
Role: Captain Macgallaher Actor: Johnstone

Afterpiece Title: The Prize

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Related Work: The Tamer Tamed Author(s): John Fletcher
Related Work: The Tamer Tam'd Author(s): John Fletcher

2369
09 August 1796 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Gretna Green

Cast
Role: Kilmallock Actor: Johnstone
Related Works
Related Work: Gretna Green Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: The Spanish Barber

Cast
Role: Captain Macgallaher Actor: Johnstone

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2370
10 October 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

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Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Song: Mainpiece: Chorus of Witches and Spirits-Kelly, Master Welsh, Sedgwick, Dignum, Cooke, Mrs Crouch, Mrs Bland, Miss Leak, Miss DeCamp, Miss Menage

Related Works
Related Work: Tu Quoque; or, The City Gallant Author(s): John Cooke
Related Work: Tu Quoque Author(s): John Cooke
Related Work: The Capricious Lady Author(s): John Fletcher

2371
13 October 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Ballet: The Triumph of Love. As17961001

2372
29 October 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Ballet: End: The Scotch Ghost; or, Little Fanny's Love. The Lady of Dunblain-Mlle Parisot (By permission of the Proprietor of the king's Theatre); Jamie-Gentili; Glaude-Dubois; Saundy-Master Menage; Donald-Whitmell; Elpsa-Mrs Brooker; Fanny (with a Hornpipe)-Sga Bossi delCaro; Hornpipe-Sga Bossi delCaro; Villagers-Banks, Butler, Garman, Nicolini, Roffey, Thompson, Wells, Ms Barrett, Ms Bourk, Ms Brigg, Ms Byrne, Ms Daniels, Ms Thompson, Ms Haskey

2373
12 November 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Grecian Daughter

Related Works
Related Work: The Grecian Daughter Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Afterpiece Title: My Grandmother

Ballet: End: The Scotch Ghost. As17961108, but Glaude-Grimaldi

2374
17 November 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conspiracy

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Related Works
Related Work: The Citizen Author(s): Arthur Murphy

2375
18 November 1796 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: First Love

Afterpiece Title: The Apprentice

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Related Work: The Apprentice Author(s): Arthur Murphy

Ballet: The Scotch Ghost. As17961116