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274 results for: Keyword - Josias Priest
We found 256 matches on Performance Comments, 10 matches on Event Comments, 8 matches on Performance Title, 0 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

26
05 March 1756 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Athalia

Performance Comment: Parts were: Josabeth-; Priests-; Levites-; Chorus of Young Virgins and Israelites-; Israelite-; Joad-; Athalia-; Chorus of Attendants and Sidonian Priests-; Abner-; Nathan-; Zacharias-.
Cast
Role: Priests Actor:
Role: Chorus of Attendants and Sidonian Priests Actor:

27
02 March 1759 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Solomon

Performance Comment: Parts were Zadock (High Priest)-; a Levite-; Chorus of Priests-; Chorus of Israelites-; Pharoah's Daughter-; Nicaule (Queen of Sheba)-; 1st Harlot-; 2d Harlot- (Larpent MS 78).
Cast
Role: Chorus of Priests Actor:

28
24 February 1769 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Joshua

Performance Comment: Joshua-; Caleb-; Othniel-; Achsah-(Caleb's daughter); Angel-; Chorus-; High Priests-; Priests-; Chiefs-; Elders-; Attendants-.
Cast
Role: High Priests Actor:
Role: Priests Actor:

Music: Concerto on Violin-Paganini

29
29 May 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Twelfth Night

Performance Comment: As17720424 but Sir Toby-Love; Orsino-Jefferson; Captain Priest, Valentine, Officers restored. Captain Priest, Valentine, Officers restored.
Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Griffiths

Afterpiece Title: A Trip to Scotland

Dance: II: The Sailors Revels, as17711008

30
31 January 1788 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fate Of Sparta; Or, The Rival Kings

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kemble, Bensley, Barrymore, Whitfield, Staunton, Williames, Bates, Phillimore, Chaplin, Wilson, Benson, Mrs Siddons. [Cast from text (G. G. J. and J. Robinson), and World, 1 Feb.: Cleombrotus-Kemble; Leonidas-Bensley; Amphares-Barrymore; Nicrates-Whitfield; Corex-Staunton; Mezentius-Williames; Officer-Bates; Sarpedon-Phillimore; High Priest-Chaplin; Priest-Wilson; Attalus-Benson; Child-Miss Gaudry; Chelonice-Mrs Siddons; Prologue-Wroughton; Epilogue-Mrs Siddons. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]These were spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: High Priest Actor: Chaplin
Role: Priest Actor: Wilson

Afterpiece Title: The Humourist

31
12 February 1795 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Natural Son

Afterpiece Title: Alexander the Great; or, The Conquest of Persia

Performance Comment: Macedonians: Alexander-J. D'Egville; Hephestion-Aumer; Clytus-Dubois; Perdiccas-Fairbrother; Parmenio-Phillimore; Ptolemy-Caulfield; Attalus-Benson; Eumenes-Bland; Philip-G. D'Egville; Officers-; Guards-; Attendants-; Thalestris-Mrs Fialon (1st appearance on this stage); Amazons-Miss Collins, Miss Heard, Miss D'Egville, Miss Redhead, Miss Stageldoir, Miss Stuart, Miss Tidswell, Mrs Bramwell; Persians: Darius-Fialon; Son of Darius-Master Menage; Oxathres-Boimaison; Memnon-Webb; Arsites-Maddocks; Spithridates-Banks; Raesaces-Lyons; High Priest of the Sun-Roffey; Sysigambis-Mrs Cuyler; Parisatis-Mrs Hedges; Artemisia-Mrs Butler; Statira-Miss J. Hilligsberg (1st appearance on this stage); Satraps-Kelly Jun., Evans, Brady, Caulfield Jun., Powell, Creed; Attendant Females-Miss Brooker, Miss Phillips, Miss Daniel, Mrs Harris, Mrs Haskey, Miss Chatterley, Miss Granger, Mrs Jones, Miss Menage, Miss D'Egville; Priests-; Persian Army=-.
Cast
Role: High Priest of the Sun Actor: Roffey
Role: Priests Actor:

32
06 April 1795 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: A Grand Masque, invented and prepared undyr the Immediate Direction of Noverre, representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis-; [The Story from the Greek Writers. Peleus-Farley; Ganymede-Byrn; Proteus-Holland; Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Hebe-Mme Rossi; Minerva-Mrs Follett; Thetis-Mme Prevost (1st appearance); Cupid-Mrs Clendining; Terpsichore-Mlle St.Amand; Discord-Mlle Droma (1st appearance.); [The Masque commences with the View of A Grove-;[, sacred to Cupid and Hymen . Woods, Rocks, and Waterfalls form the Borders of the Sea, which terminates by the Horizon; the Genii of the Morn-; [are seen, preceded by Aurora-; [Fame sounding her Trumpet, proclaims to Mortals the Arrival of Thetis ; several splendid Barges appear, from the last of which Thetis disembarks, attended by Hymen, the Graces-; Groups of Cupids-; Zephyrs-; [Peleus enters, accompanied by Cupid and Minerva with her Suite; Thetis resigns herself to the Protection of Minerva, and perceiving Peleus, is struck with Admiration, but not knowing him, is informed by Cupid, he is her intended Husband-Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-; [with the Gods and Goddesses assembled to behold the Nuptials; the Temple of Jupiter- [is seen on one side, that of Cupid on the other; Jupiter-[seated, accompanied by; Juno-; Mars-; Hercules-; Apollo-; Bacchus-; Mercury-; Saturn-; Diana-; Venus-; Ceres-; Victory-; Cybelle-; the Destinies-; Neptune-; [and Amphitrite-; [arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto-; [and Proserpine-; [ascend, together with Rhadamanthus-; Minos-; [and Eacus-; [this is succeeded by A Magnificent Entree, in the following order: Sylvan Dancers-; Instrumental Performers-; Vocal Performers-; Rural Nymphs-; a Magnificent Column- [Richly Decorated, bearing the Emblematical Trophies ff War, Love, the Fine Arts; Rural Swains-; Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers-; [The Goddess Hebe, attended by Cupids collected in a Picturesque Corbeille de Treillage ; Nymphs and Swains-[, attendants upon Thetis; Terpsichore; Ganymede; Proteus; Minerva borne by Warriors on a Military Trophy; Peleus and Thetis in a Splendid Chariot, drawn by Cupids, and attended by Hymen, Zephyrus : The High Priest; Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen; Tripods with Incense burning, followed by the Virtues, Truth, Justice, Benevolence, Clemency, Glory, Strength and Generosity. After the Procession, Thetis and Peleus being led to the Altar by the High Priest, just as they are receiving the Conjugal Cup, the Goddess Discord appears, enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festival-She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a Magnificent Throne, attended by Hymen, Cupid, and the Grace3; variety of Dances are performed; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with Wreaths. The Appearance of the Stage then changes to another Emblematical Spectacle. Festoons of Flowers descend-Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C. [i.e. George Caroline]-the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a; Grand Chorus-; Dance-Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert.

Song: Part I: concludes with ancient British Airs-; Chorus of Bards-, accompanied on the Harp by Jones

33
April 1665 @ The (first) Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Indian Emperour; Or, The Conquest Of Mexico By The Spaniards

Performance Comment: Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 9): Emperour-Major Mohun; Odmar-Wintersel; Guymor-Kynaston; Priest-Cartwright; Cortez-Hart; Vasquez-Burt; Cidaria-Mrs Ellen Gwin [but she probably was not in the original cast]; Almeria-Mrs Anne? Marshall; [Pepys (15 Jan. 1667): Alibech-Mrs Weaver; Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Priest Actor: Cartwright

34
12 January 1677 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Destruction Of Jerusalem By Titus Vespasian, Part I

Performance Comment: Edition of 1677: The Prologue to the First Part-; the Epilogue to Part II states that Mrs Marshal acted Queen Berenice. The Epilogue to the First Part-; Downes (Roscius Anglicanus, p. 13): Titus Vespasian-Kynaston; Phraartes-Hart; Matthias High Priest-Major Mohun; John-Cartwright; Clarona D. to Matthias-Mrs Boutell; Queen Berenice-Mrs Marshall.
Cast
Role: Matthias High Priest Actor: Major Mohun

35
12 December 1677 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Edition of 1678: Prologue to Anthony and Cleopatra-; Marc Anthony-Hart; Ventidius-Mohun; Dollabella-Clarke; Alexas-Goodman; Serapion-Griffin; Another Priest-Coysh; Cleopatra-Mrs Boutell; Octavia-Mrs Corey; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: Another Priest Actor: Coysh

36
08 December 1680 @ Dorset Garden Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lucius Junius Brutus, Father Of His Country

Performance Comment: . Edition of 1681: Prologue by Mr Duke-; Lucius Junius Brutus-Betterton; Titus-Smith; Tiberius-Williams; Collatinus-Wiltshire; Valerius-Gillow; Horatius-Norris; Fecilian Priests-Percival, Freeman; Vindicius-Nokes; Fabritius-Jevon; Sempronia-Lady Slingsby; Lucretia-Mrs Betterton; Teraminta-Mrs Barry; Epilogue-Mrs Barrey.
Cast
Role: Fecilian Priests Actor: Percival, Freeman

37
30 April 1707 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Johnson; Pedro-Wilks; Roderigo-Mills; Lopez-Bullock; Mad Scholar-Keene; Mad Englishman-Cibber; Mad Taylor-Bowen; Mad Priest-Pack; Mad Welshman-Norris; Alinda-Mrs Oldfield; Juletta-Mrs Bicknel.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Pack

38
27 October 1707 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Johnson; Pedro-Wilks; Roderigo-Mills; Lopez-Bullock; Mad Scholar-Keene; Mad Taylor-Bowen; Mad Priest-Pack; Mad Englishman-Cibber; Mad Welshman-Norris; Alinda-Mrs Oldfield; Juletta-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Pack

39
10 November 1707 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Aimwell-Mills; Archer-Wilks; Sullen-Keene; Freeman-Husbands; Gibbet-Cibber; Bonniface-Bullock; Scrub-Norris; Irish Priest-Bowen; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Oldfield; Dorinda-Mrs Bradshaw; Cherry-Mrs Bicknell; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Irish Priest Actor: Bowen

40
05 January 1708 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: As17071027, but Mad Priest-_.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Pack

41
31 May 1708 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Persian Princess; Or, The Royal Villain

Performance Comment: Edition of 1715 lists: King of Persia-Husbands; Memnon-Keen; Artaban-Wilks; Oxartes-Mills; Mirvan-Booth; Barzanes-Corey; High Priest-Smith; Cleander-Birkhead; Amestris-Mrs Bradshaw; Ardelia-Mrs Cox; Prologue-; Epilogue-.
Cast
Role: High Priest Actor: Smith

42
31 October 1709 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Johnson; Pedro-Wilks; Roderigo-Mills; Governor-Husband; Jaquez-Bowen; Lopez-Bullock; Master of Madhouse-Cross; Mad Priest-Estcourt; Mad Welshman-Dogget; Mad Englishman-Cibber; Mad Scholar-Thurmond; Mad Taylor-Pinkethman; Alinda-Mrs Oldfield; Juletta-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Estcourt

43
20 February 1710 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: As17091031, but Governor-_; Jaquez-_; Lopez-_; Master of Madhouse-_; Mad Priest-_; Alinda-_.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Estcourt

44
18 May 1710 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: As17091031, but Roderigo-_; Governor-_; Jaquez-_; Lopez-_; Master of Madhouse-_; Mad Priest-_; Mad Scholar-_; Sot-Bullock; Alinda-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Estcourt

45
10 November 1710 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Johnson; Pedro-Wilks; Roderigo-Mills; Mad Priest-Estcourt; Mad Welshman-Norris; Mad Englishman-Cibber; Mad Taylor-Pinkethman; Drunken Butler-Bullock; Alinda-Miss Willis; Juletta-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Estcourt

46
19 July 1716 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Johnson; Roderigo-Mills; Pedro-Quin; Alinda-Miss Willis; Juletta-Mrs Horton; Mad Englishman-Miller; Mad Welshman-Norris; Mad Priest-Burkhead; Mad Taylor-F. Leigh; Mad Scholar-Turner who never acted before; with a Mad Song proper to his Part-.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Burkhead

Song: New Songs-Mrs Bowman

Dance: The Boor Left In The Lurch (new)-Burkhead, Mrs Willis

47
03 December 1718 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: All For Love; Or, The World Well Lost

Performance Comment: Antony-Booth; Ventidius-Mills; Dollabella-Wilks; Alexas-Cibber; Cleopatra-Mrs Oldfield; Octavia-Mrs Porter; Edition of 1717 adds: Serapion-Thurmond; Another Priest-Williams; Charmion-Mrs Garnet; Iras-Mrs Robins.
Cast
Role: Another Priest Actor: Williams

48
17 November 1719 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Pedro-C. Bullock; Alphonso-Griffin; Old Pilgrim-Boheme; Roderigo-Smith; Seberto-Diggs; Mad Scholar-Egleton; Mad Englishman-Spiller; Mad Welshman-Morgan; Mad Priest-Pack; Mad Taylor-Harper; Drunken Servant-Bullock; Alinda-Miss Willis; Juletta-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Pack

Dance:

49
29 March 1722 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Alphonso-Aston; Pilgrim-Ryan; Roderigo-Quin; Mad Englishman-Spiller; Mad Welshman-Morgan; Mad Taylor-Phipps; Mad Priest-Egleton; Mad Scholar-Boheme; Drunken Servant-Bullock Sr; Cook-Hall; Alinda-Mrs Cross; Juletta-Mrs Spiller.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Egleton

Dance: Lally, Pelling, Mrs Rogier, Mrs Hutton, Mrs Bullock

50
01 February 1723 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: Pilgrim-Ryan; Alphonso-Hippisley; Roderigo-Quin; Mad Englishman-Morgan; Mad Taylor-H. Bullock; Mad Priest-Egleton; Mad Scholar-Boheme; Drunken Servant-Bullock Sr; Alinda-Mrs Bullock; Juletta-Mrs Egleton.
Cast
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Egleton

Dance: