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Mainpiece Title: The Way To Keep Him

Afterpiece Title: Who's the Dupe

Song: End of mainpiece Stand to your gum by Bannister; Bright Phoebus has mounted the chariot of day by Dignum; Jack, thou art a toper and Toby's brown jug by Dignum, Suett, Williames, Barrymore

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Mainpiece Title: A School For Fathers

Afterpiece Title: High Life below Stairs

Dance: As17841002

Song: End of mainpiece Bright Phoebus has mounted the chariot of Day by Dignum

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Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Afterpiece Title: The Waterman

Dance: As17850505

Song: End of Act IV of mainpiece Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day by Dignum

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Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Afterpiece Title: The Author

Dance: As17840918

Song: End of Act I of mainpiece Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day by Dignum

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Mainpiece Title: The Chapter Of Accidents

Afterpiece Title: The Romp

Entertainment: Monologues End: A Dissertation on Hobby Horses , in which (the speaker) will mount upon their different Hobbies the following Personages: The Ladies , Patriots , Statesmen , Captains , Lawyers , Macaronies , Soldiers , Fidlers , Manager , and his own Hobby-Brown; End afterpiece: Dr Goldsmith's Epilogue in the Character of Harlequin , to conclude with a Leap eight feet high-Brown

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Mainpiece Title: The Unhappy Kindness; Or, A Fruitless Revenge

Performance Comment: Edition of 1697: Prologue-Mr Verbruggen; The Epilogue written and-Mr Haynes in the Habit of a Horse Officer, mounted on an Ass; Alphonso, King of Naples-Verbruggen; Frederick-Harland; Valerio-Williams; Sorano-Disney; Pisano-Mills; Petruchio-Hill; Pedro-Newth; Evanthe-Mrs Rogers; Queen Mother-Mrs Powel.

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Mainpiece Title: The Royal Merchant; Or, Beggar's Bush

Performance Comment: Merchant-Wilks; The edition of ca. 1706 lists also: Woolfort-Williams; Gerrard-Keen; Hubert-Mills; Hemskirk-Bickerstaff; Vandunck-Bullock; Merchants-Carnaby, Phillips, Kent, Toms; Higgen-Estcourt; Prig-Norris; Snap-Kent; Ferret-Fairbank; Ginks-Tom. Wright; Boors-Sherman, Harris, Cross; Jaculine-Mrs Cox; Bertha-Mrs Rogers; Epilogue-Pinkeman mounted on an ass; a long wig on the ass's head. a long wig on the ass's head.

Song: As17050428

Dance: As17041124

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Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Music: IV: Concerto by Charke

Dance: I: A New Dance, as17360322 II: Russian Sailor by Denoyer and others. III: Rover, with Rover-Essex; Flanderkin Woman-Mrs Walter; Dutch Woman-Miss Mann; Country Woman-Mrs Pelling. V: Shepherd's Mount by Essex, Mrs Walter, Miss Anderson

Performance Comment: III: Rover, with Rover-Essex; Flanderkin Woman-Mrs Walter; Dutch Woman-Miss Mann; Country Woman-Mrs Pelling. V: Shepherd's Mount by Essex, Mrs Walter, Miss Anderson .

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Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Restor'd

Dance: I: Tambourine by Mlle Roland. II: Shepherd's Mount, as17360410 III: Double Jealousy, as17360327but Mrs Villeneuve replaces Miss Brett. IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. muSIC V: Preamble on Kettle Drums by Poitier

Performance Comment: II: Shepherd's Mount, as17360410 III: Double Jealousy, as17360327but Mrs Villeneuve replaces Miss Brett. IV: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. muSIC V: Preamble on Kettle Drums by Poitier .

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Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Performance Comment: Macheath-Mrs Charke; Polly-Miss Royer; Peachum-Haswell; Mrs Peachum-Mrs Mount; Lockit-Holtham; Mrs Slammekin-Mrs Chetwood; Diana Trapes [General Advertiser gives Mrs MacTrapes]-a lady from Tiperary; Lucy-a young Actress[ from Edinburgh. from Edinburgh.
Event Comment: Alterations and additions to the afterpiece in form of a Trip to Naplesv. Includes two views of the eruption of Vesuviusv [a display used afterwards in Harlequin's Invasionv 19 March]. Theatrical Review, 26 Dec.: The Witches; or a Trip to Naples,...one of those Mummeries, in which the carpenters, painters and taylors belong1ng to the theatre are the principal projectors; who torture dull brains to furnish out most contemptible pieces of entertainment...the disgrace of the English stage. This what-shall-we-call-it...now reviv'd with alterations and the addition of two new scenes, viz. two views of Mount Vesuviusv: the first of which represents a Vulcano burning at a distance, and is reflected by the water in the bay of Naplesv. The second is a nearer land view of the Mounts, and represents the manner in which the Lava is thrown out whenever an eruption happens; the torrents of the lava, like a river of liquid fire, falling into a cascade from a rock. As far as carpenters and painters are concerned, these additional scenes seem to be well executed, but whether the resemblance is exact, we cannot pretend to say; though we suppose it is. Be this as it may we cannot help thinking, the terrific ideas these scenes naturally raise in the mind, must defeat every intention of giving pleasure, and consequently afford less satisfaction to curiosity than a written account of that Vulcano, or any descriptive drawing of it. Paid Printer's Bill #9 6d. Receipts: #235 12s. 6d. (Treasurer's Book)

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Mainpiece Title: The Committee; Or, The Faithful Irishman

Afterpiece Title: The Witches; or, A Trip to Naples

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Mainpiece Title: The Beggar's Opera

Afterpiece Title: Bon Ton

Dance: III: a Hornpipe-Johnston

Song: End I: Primroses deck the Banks' green side (composed by Linley? Sen)-Dignum; End I afterpiece: Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day (composed by Hook)-Dignum

Performance Comment: Sen=)-Dignum; End I afterpiece: Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day (composed by Hook)-Dignum.

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Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Afterpiece Title: The Double Disguise

Song: End III: song-Miss Barnes; End IV: O! Nanny wilt thou go with me (composed by Carter)-Dignum; End: Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day-Miss Barnes

Performance Comment: Nanny wilt thou go with me (composed by Carter)-Dignum; End: Bright Phoebus has mounted the Chariot of Day-Miss Barnes.

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Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Afterpiece Title: Hercules and Omphale

Performance Comment: Morning Chronicle, 19 Nov., notes that the Principal parts-Incledon, Quick, Munden, Fawcett, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain; Part I. The Piece commences with a View of Omphale's Palace; Omphale, Queen of Lydia, seated on her Throne, surrounded by Virgins--The Princes of Dacia and Mycoene send Ambassadors, each demanding her hand in marriage--then follows the Magnificent Entry of the Two Princes; Dacians: Dacian Soldiers bearing Spears, Trophies of Armour, Egyptians bearing Presents, Musician, Dacian Officers with Trophies, The Prince of Dacia borne in a Triumphal Car drawn by War-Horses in compleat Armour. Mycoeneans: Mycoenean Officers with Swords and Shields, Armour Bearer, Women bearing Presents, Numidians with Presents, Martial Music, The Prince of Mycoene drawn in a Triumphal Car by Horses richly caparisoned. The Procession over, a Pyrrhic Dance takes place, when Thunder is heard--Jove's Eagle descends, bearing a Festoon with this inscription, "Hercules is doomed the Slave of Omphale"--Hercules enters cloathed in the hide of Nemean Lion, attended by Iolaus--he offers Presents to Omphale--she receives them with tenderness-The Princes renew their suit, which she rejects, after which Omphale, Hercules, and the Princes retire different ways. Omphale in the absence of Hercules orders her +Nymphs to prepare for the Chace. This is succeeded by The Cave of Cacus. This famous Robber (a monster with three heads) who had desolated the adjacent country, hearing the sound of horns, lays in wait for his prey--the rival Princes are seen passing thro' the trees--Omphale and her train appear returning from the Chace--The Princes retire and plan to seize her-Cacus enters and forces her into the cave--the Princes with their Attendants attempt to seize Hercules, who for some time defends himself against their united force; nearly va quished he prays to Jupiter, when a Storm arises, thunder, lightning, hail, fire, and massey stones are seen to descend--Hercules gains the Mouth of the Cavern, and thus defends himself from the Storm and his Assailants--Screams are heard within the Cavern--the Prince of Dacia bearing off Omphale, the Prince of Mycoene forces her from him, and after slaying the Prince of Dacia, escapes with his conquest--the Tempest ceases--Hercules and Cacus come from the Cave, a Combat ensues, in which Hercules vanquishes the Robber--He then pursues the Prince of Mycoene, and is informed by Iolaus, that Omphale is shut up in the city of Mycoene--Catapultas, Battering Rams, are prepared, and the Scene changes to The Town and Fortifications of Mycoene. Hercules at the head of his Army summons it to surrender--the Prince brings Omphale on the Battlements bound in Chains-The Battering Ram and all the Implements of War are brought in Action against the City--the Besieged defend themselves by hurling huge stones on the heads of their Assailants--the Soldiers form the Tortoise back with their shields, by which Hercules mounts the walls--his Army enter the city with Firebrands--Hercules bears away the gates upon his shoulders--the City is seen in flames--Hercules pursues the Prince to the summit of a Mountain, seizes and dashes him into the Sea--he releases Omphale, and bears her off in triumph. Part II. A Magnificent Hall in Omphale's Palace. Hercules enters with Omphale, fatigued with the toils of Battle, she leaves him to repose--when asleep, Omphale returns, and kneeling to a Statue of Cupid, the Figure receives animation--She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules with Love-Cupid changes the Club of Hercules for a Shepherd's Brook, his Arrows to Wreaths of Roses--Cupid calls on the Pleasures--their train surround the Sopha of Hercules, bearing Vases, Medallions, Baskets of Flowers, Wreaths of Roses--They form a groupe--when Cupid brings forth Omphale and places her by his side--He then waves his Bow and discovers The Garden of Love, in which Juno, attended by Mercury and Hymen, descend the Stage, and Clouds dispersing, discover The Temple of Juno. Juno joins the hands of Hercules and Omphale, and orders Hymen to prepare the Marriage Ceremony. This is succeeded by a Brand Hymeneal Procession: Four Amazons with Bows and Arrows, Four Nymphs bearing two Cornucopias, Four Giants bearing Rocks, Two White Bulls decorated for Sacrifice, Eight Priestesses bearing Instruments of Sacrifice, Twelve Children playing on Lutes, Harps, The Altar drawn by White Bulls richly decorated, Sixteen Priests of the Temple of Juno, The High Priest. After which the Ceremony commences--this is interspersed With Dances by Nymphs, Graces, Love. Hymen joins their Hands--the Cupids crown them with Wreaths, and the Piece concludes.
Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MD 2, by William Pearce. The Masque was produced in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 8 April 1795]: The Overture composed expressly for the Occasion by Haydn, as is the rest of the Music by Salomon [and see 9 Apr.]. The Scenery, Machinery, Decorations and Dresses are entirely New, and Designed by Noverre, except St. George's Hall, painted by the late Signor Cipriani. The Scenery executed by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and many Assistants. The Machinery and Decorations by Sloper. Goosetree and Martinelli. The Dresses by Lupino, Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "On the 10th [of April] I was at the Covent Garden Theatre-to see the big Spectacul [sic]-Windsor Castle, the music by Salomon quite passable. The decorations-costumes-scenery, and the enormous amount of people on the stage are exaggerated. All the Gods of Heaven and Hell, and everything that lives on the earth are in the piece" (Haydn, 299). Morning Chronicle, 7 May 1795: This Day is published Windsor Castle (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #266 8s. 6d. (250.12.6; 15.16.0)

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Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Performance Comment: As17941124, but Clara Sedley-Miss Hill in place of Mrs Mountain.

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.
Cast
Role: discover Mount Olympus Actor:

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

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Mainpiece Title: King Richard The Third

Afterpiece Title: Olympus in an Uproar; or, The Descent of the Deities

Performance Comment: Jupiter-Munden; Mercury-Townsend; Momus-Simmons; Paris-Incledon; Juno-Mrs Addison; Pallas-Mrs Clendining; Erynnis-Mr Delpini (1st appearance these 7 years); Iris-Mrs Castelle; Venus-Mrs Mountain; A Description of Part of the Scenery, Machinery. ACT I. The Palace Garden, and Canal of Tyndarus. The introduction of Leda and the Swan. Leda-Mlle St.Amand. The Hesperean Dragon spouting Fire, pursuing Erynnis to recover the Golden Pippin. A Celestial Palace, with a Magnificent Temple, and the Peacock of Juno in Transparency. ACT II. A Plain in Phoenicia, in which Jupiter descends from the Heavens on an Eagle, and Momus on a Goose. A Procession to a Sacrifice. Jupiter in the form of a Bull, bearing Europa, attended by a train of Priests, Virgins, Nymphs, Shepherds. The Sea, with a distant View of the Isle of Crete. Jupiter bearing Europa across the Sea. A View of Mount Idav The Decree of Paris, and the Ascent and Descent of the Deities: Vulcan, Apollo, Mars, Hercules, Bacchus, Pan, Ceres, Diana, Cybele, Flora, Pomona, Proserpine, Hebe. Mercury descends on a Cloud, and Iris on a Rainbow. Pluto rises from the Infernal Regions in a Chariot drawn by Dragons; Neptune in a watery Car, borne by Sea Horses; and Jupiter descends in a Cloud, attended by Hebe and Ganymede. To conclude with the Re-ascent of Jupiter attended by Flying Cupids.
Event Comment: A Serious Opera [1st time; SER 3, author unknown; a pasticcio]. The Music by several celebrated Composers, and conducted [i.e. arranged] by Bianchi. Public Advertiser, 4 Dec.: Roncaglia was welcomed with merited and very flattering Applause, yet he seemed hurt at sharing with Ansani those marks of public Favour. We exhort them both to remember that Persons of their superior Talents ought to lay aside every petty Prejudice and personal Animosity. "[Ansani] had a finely toned, full, and commanding voice, was a spirited actor, and in the first opera, called Ricimero, sustained the most prominent and important part. But he was unfortunately of a most peevish, quarrelsome temper; Roncaglia was saucy and conceited, and neither could brook the superiority claimed by the other. Their mutual jealousy, and the importance assumed by the tenor soon produced an irreconcilable breach, Ansani threw up his engagement, and the season went on heavily to its close for want of him"(Mount-Edgcumbe, p. 29)

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Mainpiece Title: Ricimero

Dance: End I: new ballet (composed by Zuchelli) The Squire Outwitted-Sg and Sga Zuchelli, Henry, Sga Crespi; End II: The Fortunate Escape, as17801125, but Henry; End Opera: +The Country Gallant, as17801125

Event Comment: Impartial Protestant Mercury, 2 May 1682: Mr Charles? Deering? son to Sr Edward D., and Mr Vaughan?, quarrelled in the Duke's Playhouse, and presently mounted the stage and fought, and Mr D. was dangerously wounded, and Mr V. secured lest it should prove mortal. [See also, Wilson, Theatre Notes from the Newdigate Newsletters, p. 80.

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Event Comment: The United Company. The date of the premiere is not known, but as the play was licensed to be published, 21 May 1688, it was probably first acted early in April 1688, perhaps in late March. In 1688, also was separately printed New Songs Sung in The Fool's Preferment: In I, I sigh'd and pin'd and There's nothing so fatal as Woman, the music composed by Henry Purcell. In III, Fled is my love, the music composed by Henry Purcell, and sung by Mountfort. 'Tis death alone and I'le mount to yon blue coelum, the music composed by Henry Purcell. In IV, I'le sail upon the Dog-star, and A Dialogue by Jockey and Jenny, Jenny, gin you can love, the composer not stated. In V, If thou wilt give me back my love, composed by Henry Purcell and sung by Mountfort. See also Purcell's Works, The Purcell Society, XX (1916), iv-vi. When this play was revived at Drury Lane on 16 July 1703, the bill was headed: Not Acted these Fifteen Years

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Mainpiece Title: A Fool's Preferment; Or, The Three Dukes Of Dunstable

Event Comment: Benefit Coe. For the Entertainment of Kausan Abon Assaf and Nassar Junes, two Princes just arriv'd from Mount Labano in Syria. Receipts: money #10 7s. 6d.; tickets #57 14s

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Mainpiece Title: The Old Batchelor

Dance: Lally, Pelling, Newhouse, Jones, Mrs Rogeir, Mrs Bullock, Miss Hutton; Hornpipe-Jones; Lads and Lasses-; Shepherd and Shepherdess-; Burgomaster and his Frow-

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. For the Entertainment of two Syrian Princes just arrived from Mount Lebanon

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Mainpiece Title: The Rival Father

Event Comment: Benefit the Author. [Author not known. Apparently not published..] By the Desire of all well-disposed People. All which may be seen by as many as please, in the Boxes for 5s., in the Pit for 3s., but, if they are ambitious and have a mind to mount aloft in the Gallery, out of particular Favour, they shall be admitted for 2s

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Mainpiece Title: The Conquet's Surrender; Or, The Humorous Punster

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Song: With the much admired Fairy Song-Mrs Pullen

Event Comment: dvertiser, 11 March: We hear, amongst other publick Diversions that are prepaid for the Solemnity of the approaching Nuptials, there is to be perform'd [at King's, 13 March] a Serenata, call'd Parnasso in Festa: The Fable is Apollo and the Muses celebrating the Marriage of Thetis and Peleus. There is one standing Scene, which is Mount Parnassus, on which sit Apollo and the Muses, assisted with other proper Characters emblematically dress'd, the whole Appearance being extreamly magnificent; nor is the Musick less entertaining, being contriv'd with so great a Variety, that all sorts of Musick are properly introduc'd in single Songs, Duettoes, &c. intermix'd with Chorus's something in the Stile of Oratorios, People have been waiting with Impatience for this Piece, the celebrated Mr Handel having exerted his utmost Skill in it.hathiBenefit Delane. At the Desire of several Persons of Distinction

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Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Afterpiece Title: The Intriguing Chambermaid

Dance: II: A new Peasant Dance by Lalauze, Mrs Walter, Miss Mann. V: Shepherd's Mount, as17350218

Performance Comment: V: Shepherd's Mount, as17350218.

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Mainpiece Title: The Mother-in-law

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Dance: I: Russian Sailor by Denoyer, &c. II: By Denoyer's Apprentice. III: Shepherd's Mount by Denoyer, Mlle Salle, &c, with a new Scene, and New Habits. V: Minuet (in modern Habits) by Denoyer and Mlle Salle

Performance Comment: II: By Denoyer's Apprentice. III: Shepherd's Mount by Denoyer, Mlle Salle, &c, with a new Scene, and New Habits. V: Minuet (in modern Habits) by Denoyer and Mlle Salle .