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384 results for: Keyword - Short
We found 205 matches on Event Comments, 163 matches on Roles/Actors, 67 matches on Performance Comments, 7 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Author.

26
27 August 1767 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Patron

Afterpiece Title: The Mayor of Garratt

Performance Comment: Major Sturgeon-Foote. Short bill, see17670617 .
Cast
Role: Major Sturgeon Actor: Foote. Short bill, see17670617 .

Dance: Miss Froment

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31 August 1767 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Countess Of Salisbury

Afterpiece Title: The School Boy

Performance Comment: School@Boy-Weston; Rakish-Shuter. Short bill, see17670807 .
Cast
Role: Rakish Actor: Shuter. Short bill, see17670807 .

Dance: End: Miss Froment

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10 September 1767 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Countess Of Salisbury

Afterpiece Title: A Duke and no Duke

Performance Comment: Trappolin-Shuter. Short bill. See17670722 .
Cast
Role: Trappolin Actor: Shuter. Short bill. See17670722 .

Dance: End: Miss Froment

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19 January 1774 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Christmas Tale

Performance Comment: As17740117 but to avoid confusion the cast is reconstituted as follows:, but Parts-Vernon, Bannister, Hurst, W. Palmer, Wright, Mas. Blanchard, Wheeler, Kear, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Hunt, Miss Platt, Weston, Dimond, Ackman, Burton, Fawcett, Wrighten, Blanchard, Scott, Courtney, Mrs Davies, Mrs Smith. "Parsons continuing ill Burton has undertaken his part at short notice and humbly hopes for the indulgence of the public."
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Vernon, Bannister, Hurst, W. Palmer, Wright, Mas. Blanchard, Wheeler, Kear, Mrs Wrighten, Mrs Hunt, Miss Platt, Weston, Dimond, Ackman, Burton, Fawcett, Wrighten, Blanchard, Scott, Courtney, Mrs Davies, Mrs Smith. "Parsons continuing ill Burton has undertaken his part at short notice and humbly hopes for the indulgence of the public."

Afterpiece Title: Neck or Nothing

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25 November 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Afterpiece Title: The Hotel

Dance: IV: a Dance of Furies-. [This was included in all subsequent performances.

Song: original Music by Mattew Locke , with full Chorusses and Additional Accompaniments by ThomasLinley Sen.-Bannister, Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Brown, Follett, Chaplin, Carpenter, Mrs Scott, Miss Abrams, Mrs Greville, Mrs Davies, Miss Jarratt, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Booth, Mrs Pitt, Mrs J. Smith, Mrs Wrighten; Account-Book adds: Reynoldson, Webbe, Michan, Gaudry, Danby, J. Danby, Short, Miss Boyd

Performance Comment: -Bannister, Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Brown, Follett, Chaplin, Carpenter, Mrs Scott, Miss Abrams, Mrs Greville, Mrs Davies, Miss Jarratt, Miss Collett, Mrs Love, Mrs Booth, Mrs Pitt, Mrs J. Smith, Mrs Wrighten; Account-Book adds: Reynoldson, Webbe, Michan, Gaudry, Danby, J. Danby, Short, Miss Boyd.
Cast
Role: Account Actor: Book adds: Reynoldson, Webbe, Michan, Gaudry, Danby, J. Danby, Short, Miss Boyd.

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09 April 1798 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Raft

Afterpiece Title: The Orphan

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin's Return

Performance Comment: Principal Pantomime Characters. Harlequin-Bologna Jun.; Sammy Scrip-Simmons; Outre (his Man)-Bologna; Father to Columbine-Hawtin; Clown (his Man)-Follett; The other Pantomime Characters-Goostree Jun., Parsloe, Coombs, Noble; Columbine-Mlle St.Amand; Principal Vocal Characters. Jack Junk-Townsend; Fisherman-Linton; Harlequin's Father-Street; Mimic-Rees; Lawyers-Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde; Country Boy-Miss Sims; Potter's Girl-Mrs Clendining; Milk@maid-Miss Wheatley; Harlequin's Mother-Mrs Henley; Lapland Witch-Mrs Iliff; Other Vocal Characters-Ms Castelle, Ms Watts, Ms Follett, Ms Norton, Ms Lloyd, Ms Burnett, Ms G. Walcup, Ms Bologna, Ms Gray; Sylph-Mrs Martyr; The Pantomime commences with a Sea View-the Father and Mother of Harlequin enter from their Hut and meeting their Friend, a Fisherman, according to Evening custom, deplore the absence of their Son, whom they conceive lost at Sea-a small Bark is discernable at a distance, which enlarging as it approaches, and making towards them, gives them hopes, which are realized by their Son's landing in the habit of a Sailor; but are dreadfully disappointed on finding that, being wrecked on the Coast of Lapland, a Witch of that Country, for his wishing to re-visit England, had struck him dumb; but to make amends bestowed on him an Enchanted Sword, which has the various qualities of becoming Sable when Danger is near, and being waved in different Directions produces the effect of making Dance, Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed upon-Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley; The wind blew fresh and fair-Townsend; Inside of Fisherman's Cottage, change to Corn-field. Brave offspring of Ocean-Mrs Martyr; Country Publicans. A Prize in the Lottery and its consequence. Outside of Town Hall. Behold natty Sammy-Simmons, Bologna; Changes to Inside of Ditto. Rustic rejoicings-Harlequin in armour, and Columbine's escape. Rural View. In the spring when the meadows-Miss Sims, Miss Wheatley; Milk pail change to Milk-maids, Garland, and Jack in the Green. Artist's Chamber. You take off good likenesses-Rees; in which a Variety of New Imitations-Rees; Fashionable Rout change to Billingsgate. Catch-Linton, Street, Gray, Abbot, Blurton, Wilde, Dyke, Curties, Mrs Castelle, Mrs Leserve, Mrs Bologna; Garden of Love. Chamber. Harlequin and Columbine in jeopardy-make their Pursuers dance to some tune. Landscape leading to the Pottery. Come buy my earthenware-Mrs Clendining; Inside View of the Pottery, change to Subterraneous Cavern. Rash stripling-Mrs Iliff; Bottle changes to Tarantula-the effects of its bite upon Harlequin, cured by Music. By sweet Music's powerful Note-Mrs Martyr; Cavern of Necromancy. With the entrance to the Fiery Gulph, where the Witch consults her Familiar, guarded by an immense Dragon, whose power is counteracted by that of the Sylph, who after singing the following air, Hither haste the young and gay-Mrs Martyr changes the Scene to The Bower of Constancy; The Lovers are united by their Parents, and the Piece concludes with an appropriate Finale-.
Cast
Role: Laugh or Sleep those living objects it is employed Actor: Escaped from the Witch, he has to contend with her Power-the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: he has to contend with her Power Actor: the Genius attendant on the Talismanic Influence of his Sword rises, promises assistance, and transforming him to the motley Hero, brings to his View his beloved Columbine-from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley
Role: brings to his View his beloved Columbine Actor: from hence the Harlequinade takes place, followed up by a variety of Changes, Tricks, Metamorphoses. A Short Description of the Scenery, Machinery.: Sea View. +Oft have our footsteps-Linton, Street, Mrs Henley

32
29 October 1687 @ The City, London

Event Comment: Newdigate newsletters (Folger Shakespeare Library), 22 Oct. 1687: There are to be 5 Pageants on the Ld Mayors day one representing Liberty by a Beautifull young Lady attended with Riches Plenty and ffreedom &c. (transcribed by Professor John Harold Wilson). Luttrell (A Brief Relation, I, 418): The 29th was the anniversary of the lord mayors show, the new one, sir John Shorter, now entring on his office; the shew was splendid and the entertainment great, according to custome: his majestie, with the prince of Denmark, did the citty the honour to dine with them at Guildhall, as also the nobility, foreign ministers, amongst which was the popes nuncio (who was invited particularly by some of the aldermen): the streets were new gravell'd all that morning on one side of the way, from Charing-crosse to the citty, for his majesties passage. His majestie was well satisfied with the whole entertainment. The Duke of Beaufort to the Duchess, 29 Oct. 1687 [a summary, apparently]: Has just come from the greatest entertainment he ever saw at a Lord Mayor's feast in the city, and the best ordered, though there was the greatest concourse there and in the streets that was ever known, and the greatest acclamations, all through the city as the King passed. The Queen did not dare venture, remembering that the Bristol entertainment had put her out of order, but all the nobility in town, and the foreign ministers were there. The Pope's Nuncio in particular was invited by the Lord Mayor and nobly entertained (HMC, 12th Report, Appendix, Beaufort MSS., Part IX, pp. 90-91)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: London's Triumph; Or, The Goldsmith's Jubilee

Performance Comment: Performed on Saturday, October XXIX. 1687. For the Confirmation and Entertainment of the Right Honourable Sir John Shorter, Kt. Lord Mayor of the City of London. Containing A Description of the several Pageants and Speeches, made proper for the Occasion. Together with a Song, for the Entertainment of His Majesty, who with His Royal Consort; the Queen Dowager; their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Denmark, and the whole Court, honour his Lordship, this Year, with their Presence. All set forth at the proper Costs and Charges of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. By Mr Taubman.

33
02 April 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Wit Without Money

Cast
Role: Short Hose Actor: Norris.

Song: Miss Lindar

Dance: Thurmond, Topham, Boval, Mrs Booth, Miss Tenoe, Miss Robinson, Young Rainton; Myrtillo-

34
13 February 1752 @ Castle Tavern

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Woman's Oratory

Cast
Role: short bill when the Jews Harp Actor:

35
18 February 1752 @ Castle Tavern

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Old Woman's Oratory

Cast
Role: short bill when the Jews Harp Actor:

36
06 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Jane Shore

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Short bill listing only Harlequin Actor: Lewes

Monologue: True Blue. As 26 March

37
23 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Funeral; Or, Grief A-la-mode

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Short bill listing only Harlequin Actor: Lewes

Dance: End: The Highland Reel, as17731112

Monologue: Before: By Particular Desire, the Occasional Prelude. Manager-Wroughton; Author-Kniveton; Carpenter-Davies; Young Actress-Miss Barsanti. [See 10 May 1773.

38
27 April 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Business

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Short bill listing only Harlequin Actor: Lewes

Dance: III: A New Comic Dance-Aldridge, Miss Capon [see17731023]; After Epilogue: The Frolick, as17740416

39
11 May 1774 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lady Jane Grey

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Short bill listing only Harlequin Actor: Lewes

Dance: End: The Frolick, as17740510; End I Farce: A Double Hornpipe-Mr and Mrs Holloway

40
18 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old

Afterpiece Title: Seeing is Believing

41
19 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham

Afterpiece Title: The Village Lawyer

42
20 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Suicide

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

43
21 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Battle of Hexham

Afterpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-Market

44
23 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Seeing Is Believing

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

45
25 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Surrender of Calais

46
28 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Liar

47
30 June 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Suicide

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: Young Men, and Old Women

48
05 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Battle Of Hexham

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-Market

49
07 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Poor Old Hay-market

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: The Suicide

Afterpiece Title: All in Good Humour

50
10 July 1792 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Young Quaker

Cast
Role: Short Lady Actor:

Afterpiece Title: Young Men, and Old Women