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12319 results for: Keyword - John Powel
We found 9825 matches on Author, 2174 matches on Performance Comments, 1485 matches on Event Comments, 324 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

9426
10 May 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet

Cast
Role: King Actor: Powel

Afterpiece Title: A DIVERTISEMENT

Cast
Role: . Frederick Actor: Johnstone
Role: Sir Fidget Fearful Actor: Powel
Related Works
Related Work: A Divertisement Author(s): John Cartwright Cross
Related Work: The New Divertisement Author(s): John Cartwright Cross

Afterpiece Title: MARGARET OF ANJOU

Song: In Act V of 1st piece, as17931216; End of 1st piece Black-Eyed Susan by Incledon

9427
16 May 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The World In A Village

Performance Comment: Dr Grigsby [so specified on playbill] (for that night)-Fawcett. The other Principal Characters by Holman, Johnstone, Munden, Middleton, Hull, Cubitt, Quick//Mrs Mattocks, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Fawcett, Mrs Platt, Miss Chapman [and see17931123) .and see17931123) .
Cast
Role: ] Actor: Fawcett. The other Principal Characters by Holman, Johnstone, Munden, Middleton, Hull, Cubitt, QuickMrs Mattocks, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Fawcett, Mrs Platt, Miss Chapman
Related Works
Related Work: The World in a Village Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: HE WOU'D BE A SOLDIER

Performance Comment: As17940308but omitted: Johnston, Nancy, Betty .
Cast
Role: Sir Oliver Oldstock Actor: Powel
Role: Johnston Actor: Macready

Dance: After the Monologue Dermot and Kathlane, as17931022

Song: In the course of mainpiece a Tippetywitchet, the words by O'Keeffe, with new Music by Shield, by Fawcett, in the Character of Dr Grigsby

Related Works
Related Work: Obi; or, Three-Finger'd Jack Author(s): John Fawcett

Monologue: 1794 05 16 End of main piece a Jeu d' Esprit; or, Jerr Sneak's intended Law Suit with the Major, with The Little Pig lays without any Straw, by Fawcett

Related Works
Related Work: Obi; or, Three-Finger'd Jack Author(s): John Fawcett

9428
23 May 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd

Performance Comment: Patie-Incledon; Bauldie-Fawcett; Glaude- Rock; Roger-Townsend; Symon-Powel; Sir William Worthy-Thompson//Jenny-Mrs Martyr; Peggy (with We shall live together, Laddie)-Mrs Mountain .
Cast
Role: Symon Actor: Powel

Afterpiece Title: LOVERS' QUARRELS

Related Works
Related Work: Lovers' Quarrels Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: THE IRISHMAN IN LONDON

Cast
Role: Murtoch Delany Actor: Johnstone

Dance: In Act I of 1st piece a Highland Reel by Byrn, Mlle St. Amand, Mme Rossi

Song: End of Act II of 2nd piece (for that night only) a Selection of the most Favorite Catches and Glees from Harrison and Knyvett's Vocal Concert. What shall he have that killed the Deer by Incledon, Townsend, Richardson, Linton and Chorus Q. S. Smith). Ye spotted snakes by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton, Incledon (Stevens). The New Mariners by Incledon, Townsend, Linton and Chorus (Calicott). Where the bee sucks by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton (harmonized by Jackson). Water parted from the Sea by Incledon (Dr Arne). In 3rd piece a Planxty, descriptive of Ireland, by Johnstone, in character

Performance Comment: What shall he have that killed the Deer by Incledon, Townsend, Richardson, Linton and Chorus Q. S. Smith). Ye spotted snakes by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton, Incledon (Stevens). The New Mariners by Incledon, Townsend, Linton and Chorus (Calicott). Where the bee sucks by Mrs Clendining, Mrs Mountain, Townsend, Linton (harmonized by Jackson). Water parted from the Sea by Incledon (Dr Arne). In 3rd piece a Planxty, descriptive of Ireland, by Johnstone, in character .

9429
24 May 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fall Of Martinico; Or, Britannia Triumphant

Afterpiece Title: THE BELLE'S STRATAGEM

Afterpiece Title: THE HIGHLAND REEL

Related Works
Related Work: The Highland Reel Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: In Act IV of 2nd piece a Masquerade, in which a Minuet by Mrs Pope and Byrn

Song: In Masquerade Old Towler by Incledon; End of 2nd piece A Catalogue of Plays and Farces; or, a Love Letter from Dick Ranter to Kitty Sprightly, to an old Tune, by Bernard; After which Sally in our Alley by Incledon

Related Works
Related Work: The British Sailor; or, The Fourth of June Author(s): John Bernard
Related Work: The Poor Sailor; or, Little Ben and Little Bob Author(s): John Bernard

9430
05 June 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Widow Of Malabar

Performance Comment: Raymond (General of the English Forces)-Farren; Chief Bramin-Harley; 2nd Bramin-Powel; Albert (an English Officer)-Claremont; Narrain (an Indian Chief)-Thompson; Young Bramin-Holman//Fatima-Miss Hopkins; Widow of Malabar-Mrs Fawcett .
Cast
Role: 2nd Bramin Actor: Powel

Afterpiece Title: THE FOLLIES OF A DAY

Cast
Role: Bazil Actor: Powel
Role: Ghost Actor: Powel

Afterpiece Title: THE FARMER

Cast
Role: Farmer Stubble Actor: Powel
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Farmer Author(s): John O'Keeffe

9431
06 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [For the naming of the characters in mainpiece, as they were called originally, see 23 Feb. 1792.) Powell: Douglas rehearsed at 10:30 (Mrs Siddons ill; Barrymore one scene); Lodoiska at 12 (Miss De Camp absent). Receipts: #365 1s. 6d. (298/11/0; 60/1/0; 6/9/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Douglas

Related Works
Related Work: Douglas Author(s): John Home

Afterpiece Title: No SONG No SUPPER

9432
12 June 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Castle Of Andalusia

Cast
Role: Ferdinand Actor: Johnstone
Role: Don Scipio Actor: Powel
Related Works
Related Work: The Castle of Andalusia Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: THE PRISONER AT LARGE

Cast
Role: Trap Actor: Powel
Related Works
Related Work: The Prisoner at Large Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: End of mainpiece The Wapping Landlady by Blurton and Mrs Watts

9433
13 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [Mainpiece in place of THE LIAR, advertised on playbill of 12 June.] Powell: Lodoiska rehearsed at 10. Receipts: #206 10s. (127/6/6; 70/4/0; 8/1/6; tickets not come in: 0/18/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9434
16 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: Beaux Stratagem rehearsed at 10 (Barrymore three scenes; Aickin one scene; Miss Collins one scene; Mrs Kemble one scene); Lodoiska at 12 (Hamoir one scene; Sedgwick two choruses). Receipts: #209 7s. (126/11/6; 78/14/0; 4/1/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beaux Stratagem

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9435
16 June 1794 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The World In A Village

Cast
Role: ] Actor: Fawcett. The other Principal Characters by Holman, Johnstone, Munden, Middleton, Hull, Cubitt, QuickMrs Mattocks, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Fawcett, Mrs Platt, Miss Chapman
Related Works
Related Work: The World in a Village Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Afterpiece Title: THE FARMER

Cast
Role: Valentine Actor: Johnstone
Role: Farmer Stubble Actor: Powel
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Executed Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: The Farmer Author(s): John O'Keeffe

Dance: As17931022

9436
17 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: Wonder rehearsed at 10 (Packer one scene; Miss Farren three scenes). Receipts: #222 12s. (140/14/6; 75/16/0; 5/12/6; tickets not come in: 0/9/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wonder

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9437
18 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill retains Bannister, but he "being at his Concert Cooke play'd Japhis. Boyce absent from this Evening's Performance" (Powell). On this night Bannister had a benefit concert at the New Subscription Rooms in the King's theatre.] Powell: Foundling rehearsed at 10. Receipts: #205 11s. 6d. (125/9/0; 73/18/0; 6/4/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

Song: As17940425

9438
19 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: ["Boyce absent from this Evening's Performance" (Powell).] Powell: Much Ado about Nothing rehearsed at 10 (Barrymore ill; Farren and Dignum one scene each; Caulfield two scenes) [but this play was not acted this season]. Receipts: #209 19s. (120/16/6; 80/2/0; 9/0/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Foundling

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9439
20 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [The playbill for this night announces as mainpiece MUCH ADO ABOUT NOT HING, but "The Publick are most respectfully informed that, on account of the sudden indisposition of a Principal Performer, MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING cannot be acted. This Evening will be presented AS YOU LIKE IT" (printed slip attached to BM playbill, Harris, Vol. IV). "Mrs Kemble being ill, Miss Collins play'd Celia for Mrs Kemble and Miss Heard Phebe for Miss Collins" (Powell). Since Powell mentions no other changes, it may be assumed that the cast was otherwise the same as on 25 Apr.] Receipts: #208 8s. (127/1/6; 77/0/0; 4/6/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9440
21 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In afterpiece the playbill retains Barrymore and C. Kemble as on 9 June, but "Barrymore being ill, C. Kemble play'd Kera Khan, and Cooke Kajah. Messrs Tett, Horsfall, Pilbrow, Bardeauleau absent from the first Chorus this Evening" (Powell).] Powell: New Ballet [Glorious First of June] rehearsed at 12. Receipts: #158 17s. (96/19; 54/11; 7/7)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9441
23 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: ["Dorion Jun. present only at the first Chorus of Lodoiska this Evening. Messrs Boyce, Horsfall and Hobler absent the whole Performance. Hamoir absent all the last Act" (Powell).] Powell: Hypocrite rehearsed at 10. Receipts: #175 2s. (107/9/6; 60/6/0; 7/6/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Hypocrite

Performance Comment: Sir John Lambert-Packer; Dr Cantwell-Moody; Col. Lambert-Whitfield; Darnley-Wroughton; Seyward-C. Kemble; Maw-worm-Suett//Old Lady Lambert-Mrs Hopkins; Young Lady Lambert-Miss Collins; Charlotte-Mrs Goodall .
Cast
Role: Sir John Lambert Actor: Packer

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9442
24 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In mainpiece the playbill omits Trueman, but "Trueman play'd Trueman for Benson" (Powell).] Powell: Clandestine Marriage rehearsed at 10 (Lovewell's and Fanny's scenes; Miss Tidswell one scene). Receipts: #147 11s. (88/0/0; 55/7/6; 4/3/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Clandestine Marriage

Performance Comment: As I2 June, but Lovewell-Benson; Trueman-Trueman [sic] If Fanny-Mrs Powell; omitted: Serjeant Flower, Traverse, Trueman, Servant, Chambermaid, Trusty . omitted: Serjeant Flower, Traverse, Trueman, Servant, Chambermaid, Trusty .
Cast
Role: If Fanny Actor: Mrs Powell

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9443
25 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: 2nd piece: In one act. ["The following Gentlemen of the Chorus absent from this Evening Performance, viz., Messrs Boyce, Hobler, Dixon, Dorion Sen., Annereau; Dancers: Messrs G. D'Egville and Hamoir" (Powell).] Powell: Heiress rehearsed at 10; High life at 12; New Ballet [Glorious First of June] at 12. Receipts: #209 16s. 6d. (143/18/0; 63/7/6; 2/11/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Afterpiece Title: HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

Dance: In 2nd piece A Mock Minuet by Palmer and Miss Pope

9444
26 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: New Ballet [Glorious First of June] rehearsed at 12. Receipts: #198 7s. 6d. (119/3/6; 72/1/0; 7/3/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Heiress

Related Works
Related Work: The Heiress Author(s): John Burgoyne

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

Song: In Act II of mainpiece a song by Mrs Crouch

9445
27 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: ["Dorion Sen. absent from this Evening's Performance" (Powell).] Powell: Bon Ton rehearsed at 11 (Tittup's Scenes); My Grandmother at 11:30 (Vapour's Scenes; Barrymore not being in Town, the rehearsal was dismiss'd); Liar at 12; Children in the Wood at 1 (last Scene). Receipts: #179 4s. (111/5; 64/1; 3/18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Children In The Wood

Afterpiece Title: BON TON

Cast
Role: Sir John Trotley Actor: King

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

9446
28 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [In 3rd piece the playbill lists Barrymore in place of Bannister Jun., but "Barrymore continuing ill C. Kemble play'd the part of Vapour in My Grandmother" (Powell).] Powell: My Grandmother rehearsed at 11 (Vapour's Scenes); New Ballet [Glorious First of June] at 12. Receipts: #135 7s. (84/13/6; 49/9/0; 1/4/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Liar

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

Afterpiece Title: MY GRANDMOTHER

9447
30 June 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: No Song No Supper

Afterpiece Title: HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS

Afterpiece Title: LODOISKA

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

Dance: As17940625

9448
03 July 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: Glorious First rehearsed at 11. Receipts: #224 5s. (168/6/6; 52/15/0; 3/3/6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lodoiska

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

Afterpiece Title: HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS

Afterpiece Title: THE GLORIUS FIRST OF JUNE

Dance: As17940625

9449
04 July 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: ["Sedgwick absent the first Chorus, and G. D'Egville the 1st Act [of 1st piece]" (Powell).] Receipts: #237 16s. 6d. (172/2/6; 61/10/0; 4/4/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lodoiska

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

Afterpiece Title: THE LIAR

Afterpiece Title: THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE

9450
05 July 1794 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Powell: All the World's a Stage rehearsed at 11. Receipts: #218 6s. 6d. (162/19/0; 52/3/6; 3/4/0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lodoiska

Cast
Role: If Fanny Actor: Mrs Powell
Related Works
Related Work: Lodoiska Author(s): John Philip Kemble

Afterpiece Title: THE IRISH WIDOW

Afterpiece Title: THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE