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Mainpiece Title: Hes Much To Blame

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Quick, Pope, Murray, Davenport, Clarke, Thompson, Rees, Blurton, Wilde, Abbot, Curties, Mrs Pope, Miss Betterton, Mrs Gibbs, Mrs Mattocks. [Cast from text (G. G. and J. Robinson. 1798): Sir George Versatile-Lewis; Lord Vibrate-Quick; Mr Delaval-Pope; Doctor Gosterman-Murray; Thompson-Davenport; Williams-Clarke; Master of the Hotel-Thompson; Jenkins-Rees; Waiter-Blurton; Harry-Abbot; Footman-Curties; Maria-Mrs Pope; Lady Jane-Miss Betterton; Lucy-Mrs Gibbs; Lady Jane's Woman-Mrs Norton; Lady Vibrate-Mrs Mattocks; unassigned-Wilde; Prologue-Whitfield; [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17980226).] Epilogue-Quick, Mrs Mattocks. [This was spoken, as here assigned (except on 5 and 7 June), at all subsequent performances.]This was spoken, as here assigned (except on 5 and 7 June), at all subsequent performances.]
Cast
Role: Lady Jane Actor: Miss Betterton

Afterpiece Title: Joan of Arc

Performance Comment: As17980212, but Female Choristers-Mrs Blurton [in place of Miss D'Evelyn].in place of Miss D'Evelyn].
Cast
Role: ] Actor: Miss Sims
Event Comment: Mainpiece [1st time; D 5, by Elizabeth Inchbald, adapted from Das Kind der Liebe, by August Friedrich Ferdinand von Kotzebue. Prologue by John Taylor; Epilogue by Thomas Palmer (see text)]. Afterpiece [1st time; MF 2, by Charles Smith]: The Music composed by Attwood. The Overture accompanied on the Harp by Weippert. Morning Herald, 28 Nov. 1798: This Day is published Lovers' Vows [sic] (2s.). Times, 26 Oct. 1798: This Day is published A Day at Rome (1s.). Receipts: #197 15s. 6d. (194.3.6; 3.12.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lovers Vows

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Pope, Munden, H. Johnston, Knight, Murray, Powel, Thompson, Rees, Curties, Mrs Johnson, Mrs Davenport, Miss Leserve, Mrs H. Johnston. [Cast from text (G. G. and J. Robinson, 1798): Frederick-Pope; Verdun the Butler-Munden; Anhalt-H. Johnston; Count Cassel-Knight; Baron Wildenhaim-Murray; Cottager-Powel [in text: Davenport (see17981022)]; Landlord-Thompson; Farmer-Rees; Countryman-Curties [in text: Dyke]; Agatha Friburg-Mrs Johnson; Cottager's Wife-Mrs Davenport; Country Girl-Miss Leserve; Amelia Wildenhaim-Mrs H. Johnston; Prologue-Murray; [This was spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 9 performances only (see17981029).] Epilogue-Munden. [This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 22 Nov. and on 12 June 1799.]This was spoken, as here assigned, at all subsequent performances, except on 22 Nov. and on 12 June 1799.]
Cast
Role: Country Girl Actor: Miss Leserve

Afterpiece Title: A Day at Rome

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Incledon, Munden, Fawcett, Townsend, Rees, Linton, Gray, Street, Abbot, Blurton, Platt, Dyke, Whitmore, Lee, Mrs Davenport, Miss Wheatley, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Watts, Mrs Martyr. Cast from text (H. D. Symonds and G. Cawthorn, 1798): Rivers-Incledon; Sir Timothy Hopkins-Munden; Pisani-Fawcett; MacRusty-Townsend; Gioachino-Abbot; Lady Hopkins-Mrs Davenport; Juliana-Miss Wheatley; Mrs Blarney-Mrs Martyr; unAssigned-Rees, Linton, Gray, Street, Blurton, Platt, Dyke, Whitmore, Lee, Miss Leserve, Mrs Follett, Mrs Blurton, Mrs Watts.
Related Works
Related Work: A Day at Rome Author(s): Thomas Attwood

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Wise Man Of The East

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Lewis, Munden, Knight, H. Johnston, Murray, Davenport, Waddy, Thompson, Claremont, Simmons, Atkins, Abbot, Klanert, Curties, Mrs H. Johnston, Miss Murray, Mrs Davenport, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Whitmore, Mrs Mattocks, [Cast from text (G. G. and J. Robinson, 1799): Claransforth-Lewis; Ava Thoanoa-Munden; Timothy Starch-Knight; Ensign Metland-Murray; Bankwell-Davenport; Lawley-Waddy; Sir Richard Chances-Claremont; Quaker Servant-Simmons; Servant to Ava-Abbot; Waitby-Klanert; Servant to Lady Mary-Curties; Ruth Starch-Mrs H. Johnston; Ellen Metland-Miss Murray; Lady Mary Diamond-Mrs Davenport; Mrs Metland-Mrs Johnson; Rachel Starch-Mrs Mattocks; unassigned-Thompson, Atkins, Mrs Whitmore; Prologue-H. Johnston; Epilogue-Mrs H. Johnston. [These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 11 performances only (see17991228).]These were spoken, as here assigned, at the 1st 11 performances only (see17991228).]
Cast
Role: Ellen Metland Actor: Miss Murray

Afterpiece Title: The Spoild Child

Cast
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Sims
Role: Susan Actor: Miss Leserve

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Concert

Music: I: Overture by Carbonell-; Cantata by Arrigoni-Arrigoni; Concerto by St.Martini-St.Martini; Solo on violoncello by St.Martini-Pasqualino; Concerto by Carbonell-; II: Two Songs-Arrigoni; Solo on Hautboy by St.Martini-St. Martini; Concerto on Lute by Arrigoni-Arrigoni; Solo on Violin by Carbonell-; Two Songs by Arrigoni-Arrigoni; Concerto, with two Hautboys and two French Horns, by Carbonell-Anthony, Rash

Performance Comment: Martini=-St.Martini; Solo on violoncello by St.Martini-Pasqualino; Concerto by Carbonell-; II: Two Songs-Arrigoni; Solo on Hautboy by St.Martini-St. Martini; Concerto on Lute by Arrigoni-Arrigoni; Solo on Violin by Carbonell-; Two Songs by Arrigoni-Arrigoni; Concerto, with two Hautboys and two French Horns, by Carbonell-Anthony, Rash.
Cast
Role: Two Songs Actor: Arrigoni
Role: Two Songs by Arrigoni Actor: Arrigoni
Event Comment: Benefit Author of Chrononhotonthologos. Note, the Author gives out no Tickets (a few Boxes excepted) depending intirely upon the Courtesy of the Town. Egmont, Diary, II, 40: After dinner I went to the Haymarket playhouse, where among other representations I saw the strong man show one of his feats. Two chairs were placed on the stage at such a distance as that laying himself along, his head and a small part of his shoulders rested on one, and his feet on the other, so that his body and legs were suspended in the air. Then six grown men (two of whom I observed to be remarkably tall) go up, and stood perpendicular upon his body, two on his chest, two on his body, and two on his legs. He bore them all a quarter of a minute, and bending his body downward till it almost touched the ground between the chairs, with a surprising spring and force raised his body with all that weight upon it, not only level as he lay at first, but higher in the air. The mob of the gallery not satisfied with this, hissed, whereupon he refused to show any other of his tricks

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Mainpiece Title:

Entertainment: The strong Man from Islington (not in Defiance to Mynheer Cajanus) as was Yesterday improperly advertis'd, but out of good Will to the Author, and to oblige the Audience, for that Night only, will perform several surprizing proofs of Manly Strength, unequall'd yet by any

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fair Penitent

Cast
Role: Lavinia Actor: Miss Chapman
Role: Lucilla Actor: Miss Hopkins
Role: Calista Actor: Miss Wallis.

Afterpiece Title: Hercules and Omphale

Performance Comment: Morning Chronicle, 19 Nov., notes that the Principal parts-Incledon, Quick, Munden, Fawcett, Mrs Martyr, Mrs Mountain; Part I. The Piece commences with a View of Omphale's Palace; Omphale, Queen of Lydia, seated on her Throne, surrounded by Virgins--The Princes of Dacia and Mycoene send Ambassadors, each demanding her hand in marriage--then follows the Magnificent Entry of the Two Princes; Dacians: Dacian Soldiers bearing Spears, Trophies of Armour, Egyptians bearing Presents, Musician, Dacian Officers with Trophies, The Prince of Dacia borne in a Triumphal Car drawn by War-Horses in compleat Armour. Mycoeneans: Mycoenean Officers with Swords and Shields, Armour Bearer, Women bearing Presents, Numidians with Presents, Martial Music, The Prince of Mycoene drawn in a Triumphal Car by Horses richly caparisoned. The Procession over, a Pyrrhic Dance takes place, when Thunder is heard--Jove's Eagle descends, bearing a Festoon with this inscription, "Hercules is doomed the Slave of Omphale"--Hercules enters cloathed in the hide of Nemean Lion, attended by Iolaus--he offers Presents to Omphale--she receives them with tenderness-The Princes renew their suit, which she rejects, after which Omphale, Hercules, and the Princes retire different ways. Omphale in the absence of Hercules orders her +Nymphs to prepare for the Chace. This is succeeded by The Cave of Cacus. This famous Robber (a monster with three heads) who had desolated the adjacent country, hearing the sound of horns, lays in wait for his prey--the rival Princes are seen passing thro' the trees--Omphale and her train appear returning from the Chace--The Princes retire and plan to seize her-Cacus enters and forces her into the cave--the Princes with their Attendants attempt to seize Hercules, who for some time defends himself against their united force; nearly va quished he prays to Jupiter, when a Storm arises, thunder, lightning, hail, fire, and massey stones are seen to descend--Hercules gains the Mouth of the Cavern, and thus defends himself from the Storm and his Assailants--Screams are heard within the Cavern--the Prince of Dacia bearing off Omphale, the Prince of Mycoene forces her from him, and after slaying the Prince of Dacia, escapes with his conquest--the Tempest ceases--Hercules and Cacus come from the Cave, a Combat ensues, in which Hercules vanquishes the Robber--He then pursues the Prince of Mycoene, and is informed by Iolaus, that Omphale is shut up in the city of Mycoene--Catapultas, Battering Rams, are prepared, and the Scene changes to The Town and Fortifications of Mycoene. Hercules at the head of his Army summons it to surrender--the Prince brings Omphale on the Battlements bound in Chains-The Battering Ram and all the Implements of War are brought in Action against the City--the Besieged defend themselves by hurling huge stones on the heads of their Assailants--the Soldiers form the Tortoise back with their shields, by which Hercules mounts the walls--his Army enter the city with Firebrands--Hercules bears away the gates upon his shoulders--the City is seen in flames--Hercules pursues the Prince to the summit of a Mountain, seizes and dashes him into the Sea--he releases Omphale, and bears her off in triumph. Part II. A Magnificent Hall in Omphale's Palace. Hercules enters with Omphale, fatigued with the toils of Battle, she leaves him to repose--when asleep, Omphale returns, and kneeling to a Statue of Cupid, the Figure receives animation--She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules with Love-Cupid changes the Club of Hercules for a Shepherd's Brook, his Arrows to Wreaths of Roses--Cupid calls on the Pleasures--their train surround the Sopha of Hercules, bearing Vases, Medallions, Baskets of Flowers, Wreaths of Roses--They form a groupe--when Cupid brings forth Omphale and places her by his side--He then waves his Bow and discovers The Garden of Love, in which Juno, attended by Mercury and Hymen, descend the Stage, and Clouds dispersing, discover The Temple of Juno. Juno joins the hands of Hercules and Omphale, and orders Hymen to prepare the Marriage Ceremony. This is succeeded by a Brand Hymeneal Procession: Four Amazons with Bows and Arrows, Four Nymphs bearing two Cornucopias, Four Giants bearing Rocks, Two White Bulls decorated for Sacrifice, Eight Priestesses bearing Instruments of Sacrifice, Twelve Children playing on Lutes, Harps, The Altar drawn by White Bulls richly decorated, Sixteen Priests of the Temple of Juno, The High Priest. After which the Ceremony commences--this is interspersed With Dances by Nymphs, Graces, Love. Hymen joins their Hands--the Cupids crown them with Wreaths, and the Piece concludes.
Cast
Role: the Prince brings Omphale on the Battlements bound Actor: The Battering Ram and all the Implements of War are brought in Action against the City--the Besieged defend themselves by hurling huge stones on the heads of their Assailants--the Soldiers form the Tortoise back with their shields, by which Hercules mounts the walls--his Army enter the city with Firebrands--Hercules bears away the gates upon his shoulders--the City is seen in flames--Hercules pursues the Prince to the summit of a Mountain, seizes and dashes him into the Sea--he releases Omphale, and bears her off in triumph. Part II. A Magnificent Hall in Omphale's Palace. Hercules enters with Omphale, fatigued with the toils of Battle, she leaves him to repose--when asleep, Omphale returns, and kneeling to a Statue of Cupid, the Figure receives animation--She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules with Love-Cupid changes the Club of Hercules for a Shepherd's Brook, his Arrows to Wreaths of Roses--Cupid calls on the Pleasures--their train surround the Sopha of Hercules, bearing Vases, Medallions, Baskets of Flowers, Wreaths of Roses--They form a groupe--when Cupid brings forth Omphale and places her by his side--He then waves his Bow and discovers The Garden of Love, in which Juno, attended by Mercury and Hymen, descend the Stage, and Clouds dispersing, discover The Temple of Juno. Juno joins the hands of Hercules and Omphale, and orders Hymen to prepare the Marriage Ceremony. This is succeeded by a Brand Hymeneal Procession: Four Amazons with Bows and Arrows, Four Nymphs bearing two Cornucopias, Four Giants bearing Rocks, Two White Bulls decorated for Sacrifice, Eight Priestesses bearing Instruments of Sacrifice, Twelve Children playing on Lutes, Harps, The Altar drawn by White Bulls richly decorated, Sixteen Priests of the Temple of Juno, The High Priest. After which the Ceremony commences--this is interspersed With Dances by Nymphs, Graces, Love. Hymen joins their Hands--the Cupids crown them with Wreaths, and the Piece concludes.
Role: She implores him to inspire the breast of Hercules Actor: Cupid changes the Club of Hercules for a Shepherd's Brook, his Arrows to Wreaths of Roses--Cupid calls on the Pleasures--their train surround the Sopha of Hercules, bearing Vases, Medallions, Baskets of Flowers, Wreaths of Roses--They form a groupe--when Cupid brings forth Omphale and places her by his side--He then waves his Bow and discovers The Garden of Love, in which Juno, attended by Mercury and Hymen, descend the Stage, and Clouds dispersing, discover The Temple of Juno. Juno joins the hands of Hercules and Omphale, and orders Hymen to prepare the Marriage Ceremony. This is succeeded by a Brand Hymeneal Procession: Four Amazons with Bows and Arrows, Four Nymphs bearing two Cornucopias, Four Giants bearing Rocks, Two White Bulls decorated for Sacrifice, Eight Priestesses bearing Instruments of Sacrifice, Twelve Children playing on Lutes, Harps, The Altar drawn by White Bulls richly decorated, Sixteen Priests of the Temple of Juno, The High Priest. After which the Ceremony commences--this is interspersed With Dances by Nymphs, Graces, Love. Hymen joins their Hands--the Cupids crown them with Wreaths, and the Piece concludes.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: Edition of 1714 lists: Arminius-Signora Galerati; Ismena-Mrs Robinson; Cilene-Signora Margharita; Germanicus Caesar-Lawrence; Cecina-Mrs Barbier; Segestes-Valentino.
Cast
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Robinson
Event Comment: Above half the Songs being New. Admission as 27 Jan

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ernelinda

Performance Comment: Ernelinda-Mrs Robinson; Vitiges-Signora Catherina Galerati; Edwig-Signora Manina del'Epine.
Cast
Role: Ernelinda Actor: Mrs Robinson

Music: A Solo-Veracini

Event Comment: Benefit Valentini. Admission as 10 April

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Ernelinda

Performance Comment: See17140403 With new Additions to the Mad Scene (only for this time, and no more)-Mrs Robinson.

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
Event Comment: By Command. Admission as 26 Oct. Colman's Opera Register: Ye Prince & Princess present, ye House extraordinary full

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: See17141023, but Ismena-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Ismena Actor: Mrs Robinson.

Dance: As17141204

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rinaldo

Performance Comment: Rinaldo-Signora Diana Vico; Armida-Signora Pilotti; Almirena-Mrs Robinson; Godofredo-Signora Galerati; Argantes-Angelo Zanoni , lately arriv'd from Italy.
Cast
Role: Almirena Actor: Mrs Robinson
Event Comment: [Composer unknown. Text by Zeno.] By Subscription. By His Royal Highness's Command. Admission to Pit and Boxes by Ticket only. Stage Boxes 15s. Gallery 2s. 6d. The Book of the Opera given out with tickets. At 6:30 p.m. Colman's Opera Register: ye Musick managed by Nic Haym

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Lucius Verus

Performance Comment: Edition of 1715 lists: Lucio Vero-Signora Caterina Galerati; Lucilla-Signora Anastasia Robinson; Vologeso-Signora Diana Vico; Aspasia-Signora Elizabetta Pilotta Schiavonetti; Amiceto-Lawrence; Claudio-Angelo Zanoni.

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.

Dance:

Event Comment: With all the New Scenes, Machines, and Cloaths belonging to the Opera. Admission as 1 Feb

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: Oriana-Mrs Robinson.
Cast
Role: Oriana Actor: Mrs Robinson.
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.
Event Comment: By Command. With New Scenes. Admission as 1 Feb. [The King present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pyrrhus And Demetrius

Performance Comment: Pyrrhus-Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi; Demetrius-Antonio Bernacchi; Marius-Signora Diana Vico; Climene-Mrs Robinson; Deidamia-Signora Elena Croce Viviani.
Cast
Role: Climene Actor: Mrs Robinson
Event Comment: By Subscription. Admission as 3 March. At 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cleartes

Performance Comment: Edition of 1716 lists: Dorisbe-Signora Elizabetta Pilotti Schiavonetti; Climene-Signora Elena Croce Viviani; Arsace-Antonio Bernacchi; Clearte-Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi; Elmira-Mrs Robinson; Fileno-Lawrence; Aurillo-Giorgio Giacomo Berwillibald.
Cast
Role: Elmira Actor: Mrs Robinson
Event Comment: With all the Original Scenes and Machines belonging to the Opera. Admission: Pit and Boxes 8s. Stage Boxes half a guinea. Gallery 2s. 6d. At 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Rinaldo

Performance Comment: Goffredo-Antonio Bernacchi; Almirena-Mrs Robinson; Rinaldo-Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi; Argantis-Gaetano Berenstatt, lately arriv'd; Armida-Signora Elizabetta Pilotti.
Cast
Role: Almirena Actor: Mrs Robinson

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Pyrrhus And Demetrius

Performance Comment: Pyrrhus-Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi; Demetrius-Antonio Bernacchi; Marius-Gaetano Berenstatt; Climena-Mrs Robinson; Deidamia-Signora Maria Grasetti, lately arriv'd.
Cast
Role: Climena Actor: Mrs Robinson
Event Comment: Benefit Cavaliero Nicolini Grimaldi. By Command. Admission as 8 Dec. 1716

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Amadis

Performance Comment: A New Scene- [as17170321 Cavaliero Nicolino Grimalde, Mrs Robinson.as17170321 Cavaliero Nicolino Grimalde, Mrs Robinson.

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

Event Comment: [Music by Ariosti, Bononcini, Handel. Text by P. A. Rolli.] Admission as 19 Nov. 1720. De Fabrice to Flemming, 21 April (in Deutsch, Handel, p. 126): The Princess of Wales was safely delivered of a son last Saturday. The news was taken to the King by Lord Herbert during...Mutius Scevola, where there was a particularly large audience on account of its being the first performance. The audience celebrated the event with loud applause and huzzas. Each act of this opera is by a different composer, -the first by a certain Pipo, the second by Bononcini, and the third by Hendell, who easily triumphed over the others

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Mutius Scaevola

Performance Comment: Edition of 1721 lists: Muzio-Francesco Bernardo , called Senesino; Orazio-Matteo Berselli; Larte Porsena-Boschi; Lucio Tarquinio-Signora Galerati; Clelia-Signora Marg. Durastanti; Irene-Mrs Anastasia Robinson; Fidalma-Signora Madalena Salvai.
Cast
Role: Irene Actor: Mrs Anastasia Robinson
Event Comment: [Text by P. A. Rolli.] A new Opera. Admission as 19 Nov. 1720

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cyrus Or Odio Ed Amore

Performance Comment: Edition of 1721 lists: Tomiri-Signora Margherita Durastanti; Telesta-Mrs Anastasia Robinson; Zelinda-Signora Madalena Salvai; Ciro-Francesco Bernardo, called Senesino; Arbace-Matteo Berselli; Silante-Guiseppe Boschi; Miceno-Signora Caterina Galerati.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Floridante

Performance Comment: Edition of 1721 lists: Floridante-Francesco Bernardi, called Senesino; Timante-Benedetto Baldassari; Oronte-Guiseppe Boschi; Elmira-Mrs Anastasia Robinson; Rossane-Signora Madalena Salvai.
Event Comment: [Text by P. A. Rolli. Music by Bononcini.] A new Opera. Admission as 9 Dec. 1721

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Crispus

Performance Comment: Edition of 1721 lists: Constantino-Giuseppe Boschi; Crispo-Francesco Bernardi (Senesino); Costante-Benedetto Baldassari; Fausta-Mrs Anastasia Robinson; Olimpia-Signora Madalena Salvai.