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18423 results for: Keyword - Sir John Robinson
We found 12394 matches on Author, 6857 matches on Performance Comments, 1804 matches on Event Comments, 1130 matches on Performance Title, and 0 matches on Roles/Actors.

1001
16 February 1717 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: Amadis-Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi; Dardanus-Antonio Bernacchi; Oriana-Mrs Robinson; Melissa-Signora Elizabetta Pilotti; Mrs Robinson will perform all the Songs which was Originally Compos'd for this Opera. Mrs Robinson will perform all the Songs which was Originally Compos'd for this Opera.
Cast
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

1002
05 May 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit the Two Sisters, Miss Robinson Sr and Miss Robinson Jr At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Tamerlane

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

Dance: Between the Acts: Variety of new Dances both Serious and Comic-

1003
06 May 1724 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Robinson and Mrs Willis. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by Shakespear. With all the Song, Dances, and other Decorations proper to the Play. Afterp1ece: Compos'd by Mr John Eccles, Master of the King's Musick

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Cast
Role: Hecate Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea

Related Works
Related Work: Acis and Galatea Author(s): John Eccles

1004
02 January 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tempest Or The Inchanted Island

Performance Comment: Prospero-Mills; Ferdinand-Wilks; Antonio-W. Mills; Gonzalo-Oates; Alonzo-Roberts; Hippolito-Mrs Cibber; Stephano-Shepard; Mustacho-Harper; Trincalo-Miller; Ventoso-Norris; Miranda-Mrs Booth; Dorinda-Miss Raftor; Ariel-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: Ariel Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tempest Author(s): Sir William DavenantJohn Dryden
Related Work: The Tempest; or, The Enchanted Island Author(s): John Philip Kemble

1005
09 June 1772 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit for Cridland, Piercy, Carlton Jun, and Robinson. Rec'd Mr Daiguville's note #12 12s.; Paid Mr Daigville and Wife to make up salary of #200, #20 (Treasurer's Book), Receipts: #258 15s. Charges: #84. Profits to Cridland, Percey, Carlton Jun and Robinson: #174 15s. (Treasurer's Book)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Lying Valet

Dance: End I Farce: The Sailors Revels, as17711008

1006
09 April 1778 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Confederacy

Performance Comment: Brass-King; Gripe-Moody; Money@Trap-Parsons; Clip-Lamash; Jessamy-Burton; Dick-Palmer; Clarissa-Mrs Bulkley (of cg); Araminta-Mrs Robinson; Mrs Amlet-Mrs Hopkins; Mrs Clogget-Mrs Bradshaw; Flippanta-Miss Pope; Corinna-Mrs Abington.
Cast
Role: Araminta Actor: Mrs Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: The Confederacy Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

Related Works
Related Work: Selima and Azor Author(s): Sir George Collier

Dance: End II: Slingsby's grand ballet The Savage Hunters, as17780324but Fitzgerald

1007
10 December 1776 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Juliet by Mrs Robinson--a genteel Figure--a very tolerable first Appearance, and may do in time. [Note added by J. P. Kemble: Mrs Mary Robinson, whose maiden name was Darby, died Dec. 26, 1800 at Englefield Green. See her Life, of which the first part, namely as far as to her Acquaintance with the Prince of Wales, was written by herself] (Hopkins Diary). Receipts: #170 8s. (133.15; 31.15; 4.18)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Brereton; Fryar Lawrence-Packer; Capulet-Aickin; Benvolio-Davies; Tibalt-Grist; Prince-Norris; Paris-Farren; Peter-Burton; Apothecary-Waldron; Balthazar-Chaplin; Mercutio-Dodd; Lady Capulet-Mrs Johnston; Nurse-Mrs Love; Juliet-A Young Lady (1st appearance upon any stage [Mrs Robinson]).Mrs Robinson]).
Cast
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Johnston

Afterpiece Title: Selima and Azor

Related Works
Related Work: Selima and Azor Author(s): Sir George Collier

Dance: In I: Masquerade-; Dance-Giorgi, Blurton, Mrs Sutton. [This was included, as here assigned, in all subsequent perfomances.

Song: Mainpiece: with the Funeral Procession. Vocal Parts-Gaudry, Legg, Kear, Fawcett, Brown, Carpenter, Follett, Chaplin, Miss Abrams, Miss Collett, Mrs Scott, Mrs Greville, Mrs Davies, Miss Jarratt, Miss Boyd, Mrs Booth, Mrs Pitt

1008
03 April 1714 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ernelinda

Performance Comment: Ernelinda-Mrs Robinson; Vitiges-Signora Catherina Galerati; Edwig-Signora Manina del'Epine.
Cast
Role: Ernelinda Actor: Mrs Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: Ernelinda Author(s): John James Heidegger

Music: A Solo-Veracini

1009
24 April 1714 @ Queen's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ernelinda

Performance Comment: See17140403 With new Additions to the Mad Scene (only for this time, and no more)-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: See17140403 With new Additions to the Mad Scene Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Ernelinda Author(s): John James Heidegger

1010
23 October 1714 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: Arminius-Signora Galerati; Ismena-Mrs Robinson; Segestes-Philippo Salatri; Cilene-Signora Margaritta d'lePine; Cecina-Signora Stradiotti.
Cast
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: Arminius Author(s): John James Heidegger

1011
11 December 1714 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: See17141023, but Ismena-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Arminius Author(s): John James Heidegger

Dance: As17141204

1012
25 May 1715 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: Edition of 1715 lists: Amadis of Gaul-Cavaliero Nicolino Grimaldi; Dardanus-Signora Diana Vico; Oriana-Mrs Anastasia Robinson; Melissa-Signora Elizabetta Pilotti Schiavonetti.
Cast
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Anastasia Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

Dance:

1013
16 February 1716 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: Oriana-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

1014
03 March 1716 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Robinson. By Command. The Pit and Boxes at half a guinea. Stage Boxes 15s. Gallery 4s. The King and a great Number of the Nobility present

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Cast
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

1015
11 April 1717 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: A New Scene- [as17170321 Cavaliero Nicolino Grimalde, Mrs Robinson.as17170321 Cavaliero Nicolino Grimalde, Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Mr Hendel Actor: Cavaliero Nicolino Grimaldi, Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Amadis; or, The Loves of Harlequin and Colombine Author(s): John Rich

Dance: Glover, Mlle Cerail; particularly a Spanish Dance-

1016
09 January 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayd Or Anna Bullen

Performance Comment: Henry VIII-Booth; Wolsey-Cibber; Northumberland-Thurmond; Piercy-Wilks; Rochford-Will. Mills; Anna Bullen-Mrs Oldfield; Diana-Mrs Johnson; Elizabeth-Mrs Horton; Young Princess Elizabeth-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Johnson
Role: Young Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

1017
04 October 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17261001, but Diana-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

Song: As17261001

1018
24 November 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the partiuclar Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Queens; or, The Death of Mary, Queen of Scotland Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Island Queens Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17261029, but Diana-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

1019
26 December 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens

Related Works
Related Work: The Island Queens; or, The Death of Mary, Queen of Scotland Author(s): John Banks
Related Work: The Island Queens Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17261129, but Diana-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

1020
24 April 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayd Or Anna Bullen

Performance Comment: Henry VIII-Booth; Piercy-Wilks; Wolsey-Cibber; Anna Bullen-Mrs Oldfield; Northumberland-Thurmond; Rochford-Wm. Mills; Lady Blunt-Mrs Horton; Lady Diana-Mrs Cibber; Princess Elizabeth-Miss Robinson Jr.
Cast
Role: Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Robinson Jr.
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

Afterpiece Title: The Stage Coach

Dance: TThe Fawns-; La Pieraite-Roger, Mrs Brett; Polonese-Young Rainton, Miss Robinson; Drunken Man-Harper

1021
12 May 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Related Works
Related Work: Cato Author(s): John Ozell

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17270126 With a Prologue, Epilogue-Miss Robinson Jr, at the Head of her Lilliputian Company.
Cast
Role: Epilogue Actor: Miss Robinson Jr, at the Head of her Lilliputian Company.
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

Music: between the Aetween the Acts: Pieces of Musick , selected from the Works of Signor Michael Archangelo Corelli-

1022
31 May 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: As17270512, but Diana-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond

Dance: Monsieur La Forest, La Forest's Wife , just arriv'd in England

1023
22 November 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Virtue Betrayd Or Anna Bullen

Performance Comment: King Henry-Booth; Anna Bullen-Mrs Oldfield; Wolsey-Cibber; Northumberland-Bridgwater; Piercy-Wilks; Rochford-Wm. Mills; Lady Elizabeth-Mrs Horton; Lady Diana-Mrs Cibber; Young Princess Elizabeth-Miss Robinson.
Cast
Role: Young Princess Elizabeth Actor: Miss Robinson.
Related Works
Related Work: Vertue Betray'd; or, Anna Bullen Author(s): John Banks

1024
23 April 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Cast
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Johnson
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Shepard

Afterpiece Title: Acis and Galatea

Performance Comment: See17280330 but Acis-Essex; Galatea-Miss Robinson Sr; Roger-Weaver; Joan-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Galatea Actor: Miss Robinson Sr
Related Works
Related Work: Acis and Galatea Author(s): John Eccles

Dance: Mrs Booth

1025
30 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Don John Or The Libertine Destroyed

Related Works
Related Work: London's Triumph: Presented in severall Delightfull Scaenes: And Celebrated in Honour of the truly Loyal, and known deserver of Honour, Sir John Robinson Author(s): John Tatham
Related Work: The Rambling Justice; or, The Jealous Husbands: With the Humours of Sir John Twiford Author(s): John Leanerd
Related Work: Sir Courtly Nice; or, It Cannot Be Author(s): John Crowne
Related Work: The Comical Gallant: or, The Amours of Sir John Falstaffe Author(s): John Dennis

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Doctor Faustus

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Thurmond; Pierot-Roger; Punch-Burney; Scaramouch-Houghton; Statue-Cibber Jr; Bawd-Harper; Mephostophilus-Rainton; Death-Ray; Time-Rainton Sr; Usurer-Norris; Shopkeeper and Wife-Hallam, Mrs Wetherilt; Doctor's Man-Wetherilt; Countrymen-Miller, Bridgwater, Oates, Wright; Grand Masque of Heathen Deities-; Diana-Miss Robinson; Mars-Thurmond; Mercury-Lally; Bacchus-Boval; Ceres-Mrs Mills; Iris-Miss Lindar; Flora-Mrs Walter.
Cast
Role: Diana Actor: Miss Robinson
Related Works
Related Work: The Necromancer; or, Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Harlequin Doctor Faustus Author(s): John Thurmond