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24368 results for: Keyword - Mr and Mrs Giffard
We found 23656 matches on Performance Comments, 7629 matches on Event Comments, 4621 matches on Performance Title, 46 matches on Author, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

18151
02 September 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Sir George-Ryan; Sir Francis-Hippisley; Marplot-Chapman; Sir Jealous-Morgan; Charles-A. Hallam; Miranda-Miss Norsa; Isabinda-Mrs Bullock; Patch-Mrs Stevens .
Cast
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Norsa
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Stevens

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Laguerre; Flora-Miss Norsa; Sir Thomas-Hippisley; Friendly-Stoppelaer; Dick-Wignell; Old Hob-Hall; Hob's Mother-Mrs Martin; Betty-Mrs Kilby .
Cast
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Kilby

Dance:

18152
10 September 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Quin, the first time of his performance on that stage these 16 years; Cassio-Cibber; Iago-W. Mills; Brabantio-Milward; Roderigo-Miller; Desdemona-Mrs Thurmond; Emilia-Mrs Butler .
Cast
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler

Music: Select Pieces

Dance: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann

Performance Comment: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann .

18153
14 September 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Performance Comment: Cato-Quin; Juba-W. Mills; Sempronius-Mills; Syphax-Cibber; Portius-Milward; Marcus-Cross; Lucius-Winstone; Decius-Hewitt; Marcia-Mrs Thurmond; Lucia-Mrs Butler .
Cast
Role: Marcia Actor: Mrs Thurmond
Role: Lucia Actor: Mrs Butler

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay or The Wives Metamorphosd

Performance Comment: Jobson-Harper; Nell-Mrs Clive; Sir John-Salway; Lady Loverule-Mrs Pritchard .
Cast
Role: Nell Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lady Loverule Actor: Mrs Pritchard

18154
26 September 1734 @ Richmond

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer Or The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Vellum-Hippisley; Sir George-Hale; Phantom-Wignell; Tinsel-Chapman; Butler-James; Coachman-Bullock; Gardener-Smith; Lady Trueman-Mrs Templer; Abigail-Mrs Martin .
Cast
Role: Lady Trueman Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Abigail Actor: Mrs Martin

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Laguerre; Sir Thomas-Hippisley; Friendly-Aston; Dick-Hale; Old Hob-Hall; Puzzlepate-Smith; Flora-Miss Binks; Betty-Mrs Kilby; Hob's Mother-Mrs Martin .
Cast
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Kilby
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Martin

Dance: Hippisley's Drunken Man

18155
30 September 1734 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Indian King, Queen, and Chiefs present

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens Or The Death Of Mary Queen Of Scotland

Performance Comment: Queen Mary-Mrs Horton, the first time of her appearing on that stage; Norfolk-Ryan; Davison-A. Hallam; Morton-Bridgwater; Cecil-Roberts; Douglass-Miss Norsa; Queen Elizabeth-Mrs Hallam .
Cast
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Horton, the first time of her appearing on that stage
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

18156
30 September 1734 @ Mile End Green

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Gardeners Wedd1ng Or The Waterman Defeated

Performance Comment: Peartree-Julian; Rako-Warner; Ply-Yeates Jr; Bridemen-Williams, Bird; Razor (French Barber)-Dodson; Margery-Mrs Martin; Margery's Mother-Mrs Choca; Bridemaids-Miss Yeates, Miss Nancy Yeates. Concluding with the Entertainment of Britannia; or the Royal Nuptials of the Prince of Orange . or the Royal Nuptials of the Prince of Orange .
Cast
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Margery's Mother Actor: Mrs Choca

18157
11 October 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan Or The Unhappy Marriage

Performance Comment: Acasto-Roberts; Castalio-A. Hallam; Polydore-Walker; Chamont-Ryan; Chaplain-Hale; Monimia-Mrs Horton; Serena-Miss Norsa; Florella-Mrs Stevens .
Cast
Role: Monimia Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Florella Actor: Mrs Stevens

Afterpiece Title: See If You Like It

Dance: As17341009

18158
12 October 1734 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit a Widow. For the Entertainment of Tomo Chachi . . .Senauki . . . John Tooanohowi, and the rest of the Indians, being positively the last Time but one of their appearing in Publick

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Recruiting Officer

Performance Comment: Plume-Fielding of the Buffalo Tavern in Bloomsbury; Balance-Roberts; Worthy-Wignell; Brazen-Chapman; Kite-Hall; Bullock-Neale; Appletree-Russell; Constable-James; Collier-Hippisley; Melinda-Mrs Templer; Sylvia-Miss Bincks; Lucy-Mrs Stevens; Rose-Miss Brunette, the first time of her appearance on any Stage .
Cast
Role: Melinda Actor: Mrs Templer
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Stevens

Dance: Hippisley's Drunken Man

18159
17 October 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Hamlet Prince Of Denmark

Cast
Role: Hamlet Actor: Giffard
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Haughton
Role: Ophelia Actor: Mrs Hamilton

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin in the City

Performance Comment: Colombine-Mrs Hamilton; Harlequin-Lun Jr; Colombine's Husband-Rosco; Clown-Penkethman; Yeoman-Wetherilt; Londoners-Hind, Topham; Yeoman's Wife-Miss Gerrard; Londoners' Wives-Mrs Woodward, Miss Sandham; Herb Woman-Norris; Egg Woman-Monlass; Porters-Pearce, Ayres; Basket Woman-Excell. Music by Seedo. See also Britannia, 25 Sept .
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Colombine's Husband Actor: Rosco
Role: Londoners' Wives Actor: Mrs Woodward, Miss Sandham

18160
19 October 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: Othello-Stephens, a Citizen of London, who never appeared on any stage before; Iago-Ryan; Cassio-Walker; Brabantio-Roberts; Lodovico-Hale; Montano-Ridout; Roderigo-Chapman; Desdemona-Mrs Buchanan; Emilia-Mrs Mullart .
Cast
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Buchanan
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Mullart

Afterpiece Title: The Necromancer

Cast
Role: Harlequin Man and Woman Actor: Le Sac and Miss Baston
Role: Pierrot Man and Woman Actor: Duke and Delagarde
Role: Mezzetin Man and Woman Actor: Glover and Miss Rogers
Role: Scaramouch Man and Woman Actor: Du Pre and Mrs Ogden

18161
04 November 1734 @ Great Room at the Ship Tavern

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Performance Comment: Tamerlane-R. Harrington; Bajazet-Dyer; Moneses-J. Harrington; Axalla-Mason; Omar-Paul; Dervise-Tenoe; Zama-Goadby; Mirvan-Lawder; Arpasia-Mrs Herle; Selima-Mrs Purden .
Cast
Role: Arpasia Actor: Mrs Herle
Role: Selima Actor: Mrs Purden

Dance:

18162
06 November 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Committee

Performance Comment: As17340926, but Abel-Oates; Ruth-Mrs Heron .
Cast
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Arbella Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Mrs Day Actor: Mrs Shireburn
Role: Mrs Chat Actor: Mrs Willis

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Cast
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Procris Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Pelling, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Davenport
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Walter
Role: Gardeners' Wives Actor: Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett
Role: Mandarin Gormogons Actor: Livier, Villeneuve, Pelling, Davenport

18163
08 November 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Not Acted [there] these Eight Years [but see 4 Jan. 1728]. Written by Shakespeare. With New Scenes, Habits, and other Decorations, and proper Pieces of Musick between the Acts

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar

Performance Comment: Caesar-W. Mills; Calphurnia-Mrs Butler; Brutus-Quin; Cassius-Mills; Anthony-Milward; Caska-Cibber; Portia-Mrs Thurmond; Octavius Caesar-Salway; Decius Brutus-Hewitt; Messala-Corey; Arrimedorus-Shepard; Flavius-Berry; Metellus Cimber-Turbutt; Cinna-Este; Popilius-Woodbourn; Trebonius-Winstone; Lepidus-Cole; Cuius Ligarius-Bowman; Luccillius-Leigh; Pindarus-Oates; Caesar's Servant-Raftor; Anthony's Servant-Cross; Lucius-Master Arne; Citizens-Johnson, Miller, Harper, Griffin, Mechlin .
Cast
Role: Calphurnia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Thurmond

Dance: By Poitier and Mlle Roland

18164
14 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Henry IV Part I

Performance Comment: Falstaff-Vaughan, who never appear'd on any Stage before; Hotspur-Walker; King-Bridgwater; Prince-Ryan; Worster-Aston; Poyns-Hale; Vernon-A. Hal lam; Blunt-Ridout; Glendower-Marshall; Kate-Mrs Bullock; Hostess-Mrs Martin; Francis-Hippisley; Carriers-Morgan, Mullart .
Cast
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Hostess Actor: Mrs Martin

Afterpiece Title: The Necromancer

Cast
Role: Harlequin Man and Woman Actor: Le Sac and Miss Baston
Role: Pierrot Man and Woman Actor: Duke and Delagarde
Role: Mezzetin Man and Woman Actor: Glover and Miss Rogers
Role: Scaramouch Man and Woman Actor: Du Pre and Mrs Ogden

Dance:

18165
19 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens

Cast
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Horton, the first time of her appearing on that stage
Role: Queen Elizabeth Actor: Mrs Hallam

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Russel, the first time of his appearing on this stage; Sir Thomas-Hippisley; Friendly-Stoppelaer; Dick-Wignell; Old Hob-Mullart; Hob's Mother-Mrs Martin; Betty-Mrs Kilby; Flora-Miss Norsa .
Cast
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Betty Actor: Mrs Kilby

Dance: Tambourine by Glover and Miss Rogers. Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers

Performance Comment: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers .

18166
20 November 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love Makes A Man

Performance Comment: Cholerick-Miller; Carlos-Milward; Clodio-Cibber; Charino-Griffin; Antonio-Shepard; Duart-Berry; Manuel-Turbutt; Governor-Winstone; Monsieur-Salway; Sancho-Mechlin; Jaquez-Jones; Elvira-Mrs Butler; Louisa-Mrs Charke; Angelina-Miss Holliday; Honoria-Miss Mann .
Cast
Role: Elvira Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Louisa Actor: Mrs Charke

Afterpiece Title: Cephalus and Procris

Cast
Role: Aurora Actor: Mrs Cantrell
Role: Procris Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Syrens Actor: Mrs Walter, Mrs Pelling, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Davenport
Role: Deities of Pleasure Actor: Essex, Mrs Walter
Role: Gardeners' Wives Actor: Mrs Davenport, Miss Brett
Role: Mandarin Gormogons Actor: Livier, Villeneuve, Pelling, Davenport

Dance: I: Serious Ballet by Poitier and Mlle Roland. III: Comic Ballet by Poitier and Mlle Roland

Performance Comment: III: Comic Ballet by Poitier and Mlle Roland .

18167
02 December 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: With all New Scenes, Machines, and Decorations, as much as the Theatre will admit of

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sampson Judge Of Israel

Performance Comment: Sampson-Le Sage Jr; Phanor-Verneuil; Acab-Le Sage Sr; Emanuel-Dessessars; Azael-De Lisle; Zamec-Dubuisson; Ascalon-Harlequin; Dalila-Mrs Malter; Armilla-Mrs Francisque .
Cast
Role: Dalila Actor: Mrs Malter
Role: Armilla Actor: Mrs Francisque

Afterpiece Title: Le Carillon de Maitre Gervaise and Dame Alison

18168
09 December 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Macduff Actor: Giffard
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Hamilton

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits or Harlequin Worm Doctor

Performance Comment: Doctor Pestle-Penkethman; His Man Mortar-Dove; Colombine (Doctor's Wife)-Mrs Hamilton; Her Maid-Mrs Dove; Harlequin-Lun Jr; Pierot-Hind; Courtesan-Pearce .
Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Hamilton
Role: Her Maid Actor: Mrs Dove

Music: As17341108

Dance: Scot's Dance, as17341202

Entertainment: [Author unknown. Apparently not published.] With new Machines and Decorations

Performance Comment: Apparently not published.] With new Machines and Decorations .

18169
09 December 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sampson Judge Of Israel

Cast
Role: Dalila Actor: Mrs Malter
Role: Armilla Actor: Mrs Francisque

Afterpiece Title: Le Francois a Londres

Performance Comment: Le Marquis de Polinville-Le Sage Sr; Le Baron de Polinville-Le Sage Jr; Lord Crass-Verneuil; Lord Houssay-Young Master Cochoy; Roast Beef-Dessessars; Eliante-Mrs Mimi; Finette-Mrs Verneuil. [Tinette in Daily Advertiser.] hathi.Tinette in Daily Advertiser.] hathi.
Cast
Role: Eliante Actor: Mrs Mimi
Role: Finette Actor: Mrs Verneuil.

Dance:

18170
11 December 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Merry Wives Of Windsor

Cast
Role: Mrs Quickly Actor: Mrs Shirebum
Role: Mrs Ford Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Mrs Page Actor: Mrs Butler

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Cast
Role: Chloe Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: III: Dutchman and his Frow by Le Brun and Miss Brett. IV: Pierrots by Nivelon and Lalauze. V: Les Bergeries by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Villeneuve, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann, Mrs Anderson

Performance Comment: IV: Pierrots by Nivelon and Lalauze. V: Les Bergeries by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Villeneuve, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann, Mrs Anderson .

18171
20 December 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amphitryon Or The Two Sosias

Performance Comment: Amphitryon-Le Sage Sr; Jupiter-Le Sage Jr; Alcmena-Mrs Fompre; Cleanthis-Mrs Le Sage Jr; Mercury-Verneuil; Sosia-Dessessars .
Cast
Role: Alcmena Actor: Mrs Fompre
Role: Cleanthis Actor: Mrs Le Sage Jr

Afterpiece Title: Isabelle Fille Capitaine et Arlequin Sergeant ou Colombine Fille Savante With the Scene of the Professor of Love

Dance:

18172
09 January 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distressd Mother

Performance Comment: Distressed Mother-Mrs Horton; Pyrrhus-Stevens; Orestes-Ryan; Pylades-Hale; Hermione-Mrs Hallam .
Cast
Role: Distressed Mother Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Rape of Proserpine

Cast
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wright
Role: Sylvans Actor: Miss Rogers, Mlle De L'Orme, Mrs Ogden, Miss Baston, Mlle Villepierre
Role: Countrymen and Lasses Actor: Du Pre, Bencraft, Ferguson, Mrs Forrester, Miss Horsington, Miss Brunette
Role: Females Actor: Miss Baston, Miss Rogers, Mrs Ogden, Mrs De L'Orme

18173
17 January 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Sir George-Ryan; Sir Francis-Hippisley; Sir Jealous-Morgan; Charles-Walker; Marplot-Chapman; Miranda-Miss Norsa; Isabinda-Mrs Bullock; Patch-Mrs Stevens; Scentwell-Miss Horsington .
Cast
Role: Miranda Actor: Miss Norsa
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Bullock
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Stevens

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Performance Comment: School Boy-Mrs Grainger, the first time of her appearing on any stage; Major Rakish-Hippisley; Young Rakish-Walker; Friendly-Wignell; Benedict-Neale; Lady Manlove-Mrs Martin; Lettice-Miss Bincks .
Cast
Role: School Boy Actor: Mrs Grainger, the first time of her appearing on any stage
Role: Lady Manlove Actor: Mrs Martin

Dance: Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers. Scot's Dance by Glover, Miss Rogers, Le Sac, Miss Baston, De la Garde, Mrs De L'Orme, La Coquette Francois by Lally, S. Lally, Mlle Salle

Performance Comment: Scot's Dance by Glover, Miss Rogers, Le Sac, Miss Baston, De la Garde, Mrs De L'Orme, La Coquette Francois by Lally, S. Lally, Mlle Salle .

18174
25 January 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Performance Comment: Jane Shore-Mrs Horton; Gloster-Ryan; Hastings-Stevens; Dumont-A. Hallam; Belmour-Hale; Catesby-Ridout; Ratcliff-Aston; Alicia-Mrs Hallam .
Cast
Role: Jane Shore Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Alicia Actor: Mrs Hallam

Afterpiece Title: The Rape of Proserpine

Cast
Role: Ceres Actor: Mrs Wright
Role: Sylvans Actor: Miss Rogers, Mlle De L'Orme, Mrs Ogden, Miss Baston, Mlle Villepierre
Role: Countrymen and Lasses Actor: Du Pre, Bencraft, Ferguson, Mrs Forrester, Miss Horsington, Miss Brunette
Role: Females Actor: Miss Baston, Miss Rogers, Mrs Ogden, Mrs De L'Orme

18175
28 January 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by Beaumont and Fletcher

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Wit Without Money

Performance Comment: Widow-Mrs Heron; Valentine-Mills Jr; Lance-Miller; Shorthose-Cibber; Roger-Harper; Francisco-Cross; Uncle-Shepard; Merchant-Corey; Bellamour-Winstone; Fountain-Este; Hairbrain-Oates; Isabella-Miss Holyday; Lucy-Mrs Grace .
Cast
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Heron
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Grace

Afterpiece Title: An Old Man Taught Wisdom

Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive

Dance: As17350121, but I: English Maggot. II: Lively Lad and Lass. III: Pierots. IV: Dutchman and his Frow. V: Polonese

Performance Comment: II: Lively Lad and Lass. III: Pierots. IV: Dutchman and his Frow. V: Polonese .