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10572 results for: Keyword - Sir Richard Steele
We found 6444 matches on Performance Comments, 3625 matches on Author, 1312 matches on Event Comments, 1154 matches on Performance Title, and 3 matches on Roles/Actors.

176
13 October 1742 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Containing the Distresses and Death of King Henry VI; the Artful acquisition of the Crown by King Richardv; the Murder of young King Edward V, and his brother in the Tower; The landing of the Earl of Richmond, and the death of King Richard in the memorable Battle of Bosworth Fieldv, being the last that was fought between the Houses of York and Lancaster. With many other Historical passages. [This descriptive passage accompanies all notices of the play this season and will not be recorded here further.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Richard Iii

Performance Comment: Richard-Garrick; Richmond-Havard; King Henry-Berry; Buckingham-Mills; Duke of York-Miss Cibber; Queen-Mrs Roberts; Lady Anne-Mrs Mills; Duchess of York-Miss Bennett; Stanley-Winstone; Lord Mayor-Taswell; King Edward V-Mrs Ridout; Tressel-Turbutt; Ratcliff-Woodburn; Norfolk-Blakes; Catesby-Marr; Lieutenant-Ray; Oxford-Green; Tirrel-Vaughan; Forest-Gray; Dighton-Wright; Blunt-Raftor.
Cast
Role: Richard Actor: Garrick

Song: II: Song-Beard

Music: IV: Concerto-Veracini

Dance: V: Grand Serious Ballet, as17421005

177
28 June 1710 @ Greenwich

Event Comment: And at the Desire of several Persons of Quality, Mr Powell is prevail'd upon to Act his own Part of Sir Courtly

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Powell; Sir Thomas-Penkethman; Aunt-Mrs Powell; Belguard-Cory; Farewell-Bullock Jr; Surly-Thurmond Sr; Hothead-Leigh; Testimony-Norris; Leonora-Mrs Kent; Violante-Mrs Spiller; With a new Prologue-Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Powell
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Penkethman

178
06 November 1753 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Foote Sir Courtly. Foote very indiff-so all ye play (Cross). Receipts: #120 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Sir Courtly Nice Or It Cannot Be

Performance Comment: Sir Courtly-Foote; Hothead-Woodward; Testimony-Taswell; Crack-Yates; Lord Belguard-Blakes; Farewel-Palmer; Surly-Berry; Violante-Mrs Bennet; Aunt-Mrs Cross; Leonora-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Sir Courtly Actor: Foote

Afterpiece Title: The Chaplet

Song: III: Beard

179
28 October 1740 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Mills; Clerimont Sir-Winstone; Tipkin-Taswell; Sir Harry-Turbutt; Numps-Macklin; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Mills; Mrs Bersheba Tipkin-Mrs Macklin; Fainlove-Mrs Pritchard; Jenny-Miss Woodman; Biddy-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Clerimont Sir Actor: Winstone
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Turbutt
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Rural Sports

180
05 January 1710 @ Queen's Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Tipkin-Dogget; Sir Harry-Bullock; Humphrey-Pinkethman; Clerimont-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Pounce-Estcourt; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Cross; Fainlove-Mrs Porter.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Bullock
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

181
18 December 1711 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: For the Entertainment of the New Toasts and several Ladies of Quality. Afterpiece: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Sir Harry-Bullock; Tipkin-Norris; Clerimont-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Humphrey-Penkethman; Pounce-Pack; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bradshaw; Aunt-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Bullock
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Country Wake

Cast
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Bullock

182
28 January 1714 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Sir Harry-Bullock; Humphrey-Penkethman; Clerimont-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Pack; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bicknell; Aunt-Mrs Powell.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Bullock
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

183
27 November 1716 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Humphrey-Penkethman; Sir Harry-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Clerimont Sr-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bicknell; Aunt-Mrs Saunders; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The What Dye Call It

184
23 April 1718 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Performance Comment: As17180107, but Humphrey-Miller; Pounce-Thurmond; Fainlove-Miss Willis; Sir Harry-_.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Song: Rainton, Mrs Willis

Dance: As17180318

185
30 October 1718 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Clerimont-Mills; Capt. Clerimont-Wilks; Sir Harry-Miller; Humphrey-Penkethman; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Thurmond; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bicknell; Fainlove-Miss Willis; Aunt-Mrs Saunders; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: As17181027

186
15 October 1719 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Clerimont-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Sir Harry-Miller; Humphrey-Penkethman; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bicknell; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Fainlove-Mrs Garnet; Aunt-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Shaw, Mrs Booth, Thurmond Jr, Miss Smith, Topham, Mrs Tenoe

187
27 January 1721 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Miller; Humphrey-Penkethman; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Bicknell; Fainlove-Miss Willis; Aunt-Mrs Saunders.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: As17210118

188
18 November 1723 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Miller; Humphrey-Penkethman; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Fainlove-Miss Tenoe; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Miller
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Mrs Booth, Mrs Younger, Mrs Bullock

189
02 November 1724 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Fainlove-Miss Tenoe; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Booth [?], Topham, Essex, Miss Tenoe, Mrs Anderson

190
28 October 1725 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Mr Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Fainlove-Miss Tenoe; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Mrs Booth, Young Rainton, Miss Robinson; Peasant-Roger

Music: Select Pieces-

191
18 October 1726 @ Drury Lane Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Fainlove-Miss Tenoe; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Music: Between Acts: Select Pieces-

Dance:

192
19 October 1727 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Ladies of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Clerimont-Mills; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Fainlove-Mrs Mills; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Music: Between Acts: Select Pieces-

Dance: Roger, Lally, Essex, Mrs Booth, Mrs Brett, Mrs Walter

193
24 October 1728 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Captain Clerimont-Wilks; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Booth; Fainlove-Mrs Mills; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Lally, Essex, Rainton, Mrs Booth, Miss Robinson

194
21 October 1729 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Capt Clerimont-Wilks; Biddy-Mrs Oldfield; Clerimont-Mills; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Horton; Sir Harry-Harper; Humphrey-Miller; Fainlove-Mrs Mills; Tipkin-Norris; Pounce-Shepard; Aunt-Mrs Moore.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Dance:

195
13 January 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Bevil Jr-Giffard; Sir John-W. Giffard; Sealand-Collet; Myrtle-Huddy; Cimberton-Penkethman; Humphrey-Bardin; Tom-Bullock; Indiana-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Kirk; Lucinda-Mrs Purden; Isabella-Mrs Thomas; Phillis-Miss Seal; Daniel-R. Williams (Daily Courant only).
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: W. Giffard
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: TThe Shepherd's Holiday-; Two Pierrots-

Song: As17300101

196
06 November 1730 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Clerimont-Giffard; Sir Hary-W. Williams; Humphrey-Penkethman; Tipkin-Collet; Pounce-Huddy; Clerimont Sr-Rosco; Niece-Mrs Giffard; Mrs Clerimont-Miss Smith; Aunt-Mrs Woodward; Fainlove-Mrs Thomas; Jenny-Mrs Palmer.
Cast
Role: Sir Hary Actor: W. Williams
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Sandham, Eaton, Miss Sandham

Song: Master Corse

197
23 November 1730 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Quin; Sir John-Milward; Myrtle-Walker; Cimberton-Hippisley; Sealand-Chapman; Humphrey-Hulet; Daniel-Ray; Tom-Ryan; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cantrel; Isabella-Mrs Berriman; Indiana-Mrs Buchanan; Lucinda-Miss Holiday; Phillis-Mrs Younger.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Milward
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Salle, Mlle Salle, being the first Time of her Appearing on the Stage since her Arrival from the Opera at Paris

198
20 September 1731 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Quin; Sir John-Milward; Myrtle-Walker; Cimberton-Hippisley; Sealand-Chapman; Humphrey-Hulett; Daniel-Ray; Tom-Ryan; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cantrel; Isabella-Mrs Berriman; Indiana-Mrs Buchanan; Lucinda-Miss Hollyday; Phillis-Mrs Younger.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Milward
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Dance: Glover, Miss LaTour

199
27 March 1732 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Rosco. At the Desire of several Persons of Quality and Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband Or The Accomplishd Fools

Performance Comment: Numps-Miller; Sir Harry-Morgan; Tipkin-Norris; Clerimont Sr-Delane; Captain Clerimont-Giffard; Pounce-Rosco; Mrs Clerimont-Mrs Roberts; Aunt-Mrs Palmer; Fainlove-Mrs Morgan; Jenny-Mrs Tollet; Biddy-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Morgan
Related Works
Related Work: The Tender Husband; or, The Accomplish'd Fools Author(s): Richard Steele
Related Work: Accomplished Fools Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

200
18 November 1732 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Young Bevil-Quin; Sir John-Milward; Myrtle-Walker; Cimberton-Hippisley; Sealand-Chapman; Humphrey-Paget; Daniel-Ray; Tom-Ryan; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Cantrel; Isabella-Mrs Templer; Indiana-Mrs Buchanan; Lucinda-Miss Holliday; Phillis-Mrs Younger.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Milward
Related Works
Related Work: The Conscious Lovers Author(s): Richard Steele

Afterpiece Title: Apollo and Daphne

Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Richard Jones