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Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Munden; Faulkland-Holman; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; Capt. Absolute-Toms; David-Townsend; Fag-Macready; Coachman-Thompson; Acres-Knight; Julia-Miss Wallis; Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss Leserve; Maid-Mrs Norton; Lydia Languish-Mrs Knight.
Related Works
Related Work: The Rivals Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Doldrum

Cast
Role: Sir Marmaduke Actor: Munden
Role: Gyp Actor: Knight

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Woud If She Coud

Performance Comment: Sir Oliver-Dogget; Sir Joslin-Estcourt; Courtall-Wilks; Freeman-Mills; Rakehell-Bickerstaff; Lady Cockwood-Mrs Knight; Ariana-Mrs Porter; Gatty-Mrs Santlow; Sentry-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Sir Oliver Actor: Dogget
Role: Sir Joslin Actor: Estcourt
Role: Lady Cockwood Actor: Mrs Knight

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Comical Revenge Or Love In A Tub

Performance Comment: Sir Frederick-Wilks; Sir Nicholas-Dogget; Palmer-Bullock; Wheedle-Keene; Bruce-Booth; Dufoy-Bowen; Widow-Mrs Knight; Graciana-Mrs Bradshaw; Aurelia-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Sir Frederick Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Nicholas Actor: Dogget
Role: Widow Actor: Mrs Knight
Related Works
Related Work: The Comical Revenge; or, Love in a Tub Author(s): Sir George Etherege

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Munden; Capt. Absolute-Bernard; Faulkland-Holman; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; David-Townsend; Fag-Macready; Coachman-Thompson; Servants-Blurton, Abbot, Master Curties; Acres-Knight; Julia-Miss Wallis; Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss Stuart; Maid-Miss Leserve; Lydia Languish-Mrs Pope.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: Johnstone
Role: Acres Actor: Knight
Related Works
Related Work: The Rivals Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Hartford Bridge

Cast
Role: Sir Gregory Forrester Actor: Quick

Dance: As17951008

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Munden; Capt. Absolute-Toms; Faulkland-Holman; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; David-Townsend; Fag-Farley; Coachman-Thompson; Acres-Knight; Julia-Mrs Pope; Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss Leserve; Maid-Mrs Norton; Lydia Languish-Miss Betterton.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: Johnstone
Role: Acres Actor: Knight
Related Works
Related Work: The Rivals Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: The Raft

Cast
Role: Maritornes Actor: Mrs Henley. Commencing with the Representation of the Ruins of a Peruvian Temple, where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge from the malice of their Persecutors-the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: where an injured Inca and his Son had taken refuge Actor: the Inca in his retirement, making Magic his study, persuades his Son, from a happy presage, to attempt the re-obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: to attempt the re Actor: obtainment of his right, by procuring the hand of his Oppressor's Daughter, who is a Spanish Grandee, and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La Mancha Don Quixotte-to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England
Role: and has betrothed her to the Knight Errant of La M Actor: to prevent their union, he transforms his Son to +Harlequin, the Magic Arm appearing to guard him in the hour of Peril-they take leave, and he commences his career of adventure, by darting through the ruined Columns of the Temple, and re-appears near the Grandee's House in Grenada, where an interview takes place with the object of his choice, who elopes with him, and after experiencing a variety of Adventures in the Spanish Territories, seeking shelter in The Alhambrav, a Moorish Palace of great Antiquity, pursued by Don Quixotte, Sancho, the Grandee and Scaramouchillo, at length arrive in Old England

Afterpiece Title: Reformed in Time

Cast
Role: Sir George Insight Actor: Incledon
Role: Colonel Careless Actor: Knight
Role: Ruth Actor: Mrs Knight

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rivals

Performance Comment: Sir Anthony Absolute-Munden; Captain Absolute-Betterton; Faulkland-Holman; Sir Lucius O'Trigger-Johnstone; David-Townsend; Fag-Farley; Coachman-Thompson; Acres-Knight; Julia-Mrs Egerson (1st appearance in that character); Mrs Malaprop-Mrs Davenport; Lucy-Miss Leserve; Maid-Mrs Norton; Lydia Languish-Mrs Glover.
Cast
Role: Sir Anthony Absolute Actor: Munden
Role: Sir Lucius O'Trigger Actor: Johnstone
Role: Acres Actor: Knight
Related Works
Related Work: The Rivals Author(s): Sir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Hartford Bridge

Cast
Role: Sir Gregory Forrester Actor: Emery

Song: End II: A New Hunting Song- (never [previously] performed, composed by Davy); End III: Sally in our Alley-Incledon; End: The Red Cross Knight, as18000426; End I afterpiece: The Sailor's Journal-Incledon

Event Comment: "The leaving Percy untaken up [by Falstaff, in V.iv of mainpiece] was an improvement. The best acting was that of Mrs Pitt" (World, 6 Nov.). Afterpiece: With new Music, Scenes, Machinepy, Dresses, and Decorations. A few of the Airs compiled from Purcell, Travers, Sacchini, &c. The rest of the Music composed by Shield. The Scenery and Machinery designed by Richards and Carver, and executed by them, Hodgins, and many assistants. To conclude with the Representation of the inside of a Nabob's Palacev. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. Receipts: #199 0s. 6d. (193.16.0; 5.4.6)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Ryder; King-Aickin (1st appearance in that character); Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Farren; Worcester-Fearon; Poins-Davies; Francis-Edwin; Sir Walter Blount-Macready; Bardolph-Rock; Douglas-Cubitt; Carriers-Wewitzer, Booth; Gadshill-Ledger; Peto-Stevens; Hotspur-Pope (1st appearance in that character); Hostess-Mrs Pitt; Lady Percy-Mrs Inchbald.

Afterpiece Title: The Enchanted Castle

Event Comment: The Doors to be opened at 5:15. To begin at 6:15 [see 3 May 1790]. Paid Say for Tallow Candles last Season #88 6s. 3d. "That beautiful and best drawn character that the world ever saw, Sir John Falstaff, was mangled by Ryder. He substitutes savageness to jollity, and stiff mimicry to the natural debauchery that should hang as easily on Sir John as the Roomy mantle he moves in...Lewis gave us more the manner of the pretty man of fashion than of a dissipated hero" (Prompter, 4 Nov.). Receipts: #168 1s. 6d. (164.12.6; 3.9.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The First Part Of King Henry The Fourth

Performance Comment: Sir John Falstaff-Ryder; King-Aickin; Prince of Wales-Lewis; Sir Richard Vernon-Farren; Worcester-Powel; Poins-Davies; Francis-Edwin; Sir Walter Blount-Macready; Bardolph-Rock; Douglas-Egan; Carriers-Bernard, Blanchard; Hotspur-Fennell (1st appearance in that character); Hostess-Mrs Pitt; Lady Percy-Miss Chapman.

Afterpiece Title: Don Juan

Dance: As17890916

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Girl

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: Richard (1st time, with a song from the original Piece)-Kelly; Blondel-Barrymore; Guillot-Suett; Seneschal-Phillimore; Pilgrim-Chaplin; Old Mathew-Fawcett; William-Spencer; Florestan-Williames; Sir Owen-Dignum; Antonio-Miss Romanzini; Lauretta-Mrs Crouch; Dorcas-Mrs Love; Collette-Miss Cranford; Julie-Miss DeCamp; Matilda-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Dignum

Dance: In III afterpiece: Dance-the two young D'Egvilles, Miss DeCamp. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Trip To Scarborough

Performance Comment: Loveless-Wroughton; Young Fashion-Palmer; Sir Tunbelly Clumsey-Moody; Col. Townly-Barrymore; Probe-Waldron; Lory-Baddeley; Lord Foppington-Dodd; Miss Hoyden-Mrs Jordan; Amanda-Mrs Kemble; Nurse-Mrs Love; Berinthia-Miss Farren.
Cast
Role: Sir Tunbelly Clumsey Actor: Moody

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: Richard-Kelly; Blondel-Barrymore; Guillot-Suett; Florestan-Williames; Sir Owen-Dignum; Antonio-Miss Romanzini; Lauretta-Mrs Forster; Julie-Miss DeCamp; Matilda-Mrs Jordan.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Dignum

Dance: In III afterpiece: dance-the young D'Egvilles, Miss DeCamp. [This was danced, as here assigned, in all subsequent performances.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Henry The Fifth

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: Richard-Kelly; Blondel-Barrymore; Guillot-Suett; Florestan-Williames; Sir Owen-Dignum; Antonio-Miss Romanzini; Lauretta (1st time)-Miss Hagley; Julie-Miss DeCamp; Matilda-Mrs Crouch.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Dignum

Dance: In III afterpiece: Dance-the young D'Egvilles, Miss DeCamp

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wheel Of Fortune

Cast
Role: Sir David Daw Actor: Russell
Related Works
Related Work: The Wheel of Fortune Author(s): Richard Cumberland

Afterpiece Title: Richard Coeur de Lion

Performance Comment: Richard-Kelly; Blondel-Caulfield; Florestan-Dignum; Sir Owen-Bannister; Seneschal-Wentworth; Antonio-Miss DeCamp; Guillot-Wathen; Matthew-Maddocks; Matilda-Mrs Crouch; Lauretta-Miss Leak; Dorcas-Mrs Maddocks; Julie-Miss Menage; Chorus of Peasants-Danby, Brown, Fisher, Gregson, Grimaldi, Simpson, Phillimore, Aylmer, Atkins, Caulfield Jun., Bardoleau, Dibble, Peck, Tett, Denman, Gallot, Meyers, Potts, Walker, Willoughby, Ms Butler, Ms Jackson, Ms Benson, Ms Wentworth, Ms Gaudry, Ms Hollingsworth, Ms Menage, Ms Roffey, Ms Coates, Ms Chippendale.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Kelly
Role: Sir Owen Actor: Bannister

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks; Trydewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Wigin-Bullock; Anvil-Bowen; Howdee-Cibber; Nonsense-Norris; Bulfinch-Cross; Northern Lass-Mrs Bicknell.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome
Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks; Tridewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Bulfinch-Cross; Widgin-Miller; Anvil-Shepherd; Nonsense-Norris; Beavis-Bickerstaff; Howdee-Cibber; Widow-Mrs Moor; Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Mrs Trainwell-Mrs Baker; Holdup-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass Or The Nest Of Fools

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks; Tridewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Widgin-Miller; Nonsense-Norris; Howdee-Cibber; Widow-Mrs Horton; Northern Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Holdup-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome

Dance: Weaver, Prince, Wade, Shaw, Topham, Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Willis

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Example

Performance Comment: Sir Charles-Leigh; Sir Rice-Griffin; Whimsey-Spiller; Springlove-Bullock Jr; Symons-Pack; Fancy-Bullock Sr; Florinda-Mrs Thurmond; Lucia-Mrs Bullock; Flora-Mrs Spiller; Mrs Whimsey-Mrs Rogers; Mrs Furnish-Mrs Kent; Mrs Fancy-Mrs Hays.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Leigh
Role: Sir Rice Actor: Griffin
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt

Song: Mrs Barbier; particularly Joys Immortal-

Dance: As17171022

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Example Or The Modish Citizens

Performance Comment: Sir Charles-Leigh; Springlove-C. Bullock; Sir Rice ap Adam-Griffin; Whimsey-Spiller; Symon-Pack; Fancy-Bullock Sr; Mrs Whimsey-Mrs Rogers; Florinda-Mrs Guleck; Lucia-Mrs Bullock; Flora-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Furnish-Mrs Kent; Mrs Fancy-Mrs Moreau.
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Leigh
Role: Sir Rice ap Adam Actor: Griffin
Related Works
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard Estcourt

Song: Leveridge, Mrs Fitzgerald

Dance: As17181008

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass Or The Nest Of Fools

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks Jr; Tridewell-Mills; Beavis-Bickerstaff; Sir Paul-Johnson; Widgin-Miller; Nonsense-Norris; Howdee-Cibber; Bulfinch-Cross; Northern Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Widow-Mrs Horton; Holdup-Mrs Willis.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks Jr
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome

Dance: Dancing-Wade, Thurmond Jr, Topham, Mrs Bicknell, Mrs Tenoe, Miss Smith, Miss Lindar

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Northern Lass Or The Nest Of Fools

Performance Comment: Sir Philip-Wilks Jr; Tridewell-Mills; Sir Paul-Johnson; Widgin-Miller; Nonsense-Norris; Howdee-Cibber; Bulfinch-Cross; Northern Lass-Mrs Bicknell; Widow-Mrs Horton; Holdup-Miss Tenoe.
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Wilks Jr
Role: Sir Paul Actor: Johnson
Related Works
Related Work: The Northern Lass Author(s): Richard Brome

Dance:

Event Comment: By authority of Lord Chamberlin. By Desire of the Masons. With two additional Scenes

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-Jackson; Patie-M'Donald; Roger-Belingham (first appearance); Symon-Middlemist; Glaud-Boyack; Bauldy-Walker; Peggy-Young Lady , first appearance on any stage; Jenny-Mrs Walker; Madge, Elson-Wilson; Mause-Hamilton; a New Occasional Prologue-Walker; Epilogue-Lady who performs Peggy; in III will be introduced The Scots Measure-Fishar; to conclude with a Dance-the Characters of the Play.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Jackson
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Song: I: Favourite Song of Terry Woo-M'Donald

Dance: II: Hornpipe-Mas. Mills; IV: Hornpipe-Rawlins

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-Bassingwhite; Patie-M'Donald; Roger-Stewart; Symon-Middlemist; Glaud-Riddle; Bauldy-Henderson; Madge-Mr Wilson; Mause-Mr Hamilton; Jenny-Miss Coutts; Peggy-A Young Lady [unidentified]; With a new Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Bassingwhite
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Afterpiece Title: The Students or The Humours of St

Dance: End I afterpiece: Hornpipe-

Music: Between the Acts: proper Scotch Music-; a new Scotch overture-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-A Gentleman [unidentified]; Patie-M'Donald; Roger-Barret; Symon-Pentland; Glaud-Riddle; Bauldy-Stewart; Madge-Mr Wilson; Mause-Mr Hamilton; Jenny-Miss Campbell; Peggy-A Young Lady (from the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh [unidentified]); A New Prologue-.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: A Gentleman
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Afterpiece Title: The Students or The Humours of St

Song: End IV: Hooly and Fairlyin character-M'Donald

Music: Between the Acts: proper Scotch Music-; a new Scotch Overture-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-Webster; Patie-Brown [from the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh]; Roger (with the song of There's my Thumb, I'll ne'er beguile ye)-Stewart; Symon-Middlemist; Glaud-Riddle; Bauldy-Walker; Madge-Mr Wilson; Mause-Mr Rainsford; Jenny-Miss Ramsey; Peggy-A Young Lady [unidentified]; New Prologue-Walker.
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Webster
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Afterpiece Title: The Double Amour

Performance Comment: Principal Parts-Rivington, Bowan, Stokes, Kenny, Miss Jones, Miss Brand, Mrs Lefevre. [Larpent MS lists the part: Capt. Somerville, Mr Harly, Mr Sellfield, Sir Oliver Oafby, Servant, Miss Somerville, Miss Noel, Dorothy, Maid.]Larpent MS lists the part: Capt. Somerville, Mr Harly, Mr Sellfield, Sir Oliver Oafby, Servant, Miss Somerville, Miss Noel, Dorothy, Maid.]

Music: With an entire new Scotch Overture-, composed by JonasBlewitt; End: songs-Mrs Bayley; between the Acts of the Farce: songs-Mrs Bayley, composed by JonasBlewitt

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-Alfred; Patie-M'Donald; Roger-Stewart; Symon-Middlemist; Glaud-Shaw; Bauldy-Walker; Madge-Mr Wilson; Mause-Mr Blair; Jenny-Miss Ramsey; Peggy-Miss Hemet (1st appearance in that character). New Occasional Prologue spoken by Walker .
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Alfred
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Afterpiece Title: The Exciseman Trickd

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece a new composed Reel, and Hornpipe by Master Holland, pupil to Holloway

Song: Hooly and Fairly, in character, by M'Donald; End of Act II The Huntsman's Sweet Halloo by Miss Hemet

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Gentle Shepherd Or Patie And Roger

Performance Comment: Sir William-Aberdein; Patie-M'Donald; Roger-Cockburn; Symon-Middlemist; Glaud-Risk; Bauldy-Garden; Madge-Mr Murray; Mause-Mr Raeburn; Jenny-Mrs Watson; Peggy (with Lochaher no more)-Mrs Raeburn (7th appearance in that character). A new Occasional Prologue spoken by Risk .
Cast
Role: Sir William Actor: Aberdein
Related Works
Related Work: The Gentle Shepherd; or, Patie and Roger Author(s): Richard Tickell

Afterpiece Title: Wits Last Stake

Dance: End of Act III of mainpiece a new composed Reel (performers not listed); In Act IV a Hornpipe by Middleton

Monologue: 1784 02 09 The Edinburgh Buck by a Genleman [unidentified]