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We found 228 matches on Event Comments, 205 matches on Roles/Actors, 146 matches on Performance Comments, 11 matches on Performance Title, and 3 matches on Author.

176
02 May 1739 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Essex. By Command of Their Royal Higneseees the Prince and Princess of Wales. [Tickets at Essex's Lodgings at Mrs Holt's, Bow Street, cg.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Man Of Mode

Performance Comment: As17390212, but Sir Fopling-Macklin; Orangewoman-Taswell.
Cast
Role: Sir Fopling Actor: Macklin
Role: Orangewoman Actor: Taswell.
Role: Old Bellair Actor: Turbutt
Role: Lady Woodvill Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Dorimant Actor: Mills
Role: Medley Actor: Milward
Role: Loveit Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Harriet Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Young Bellair Actor: Wright
Role: Shoemaker Actor: Woodward
Role: Lady Woodville Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Chetwood
Role: Lady Townly Actor: Mrs Grace
Role: Pert Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Busy Actor: Mrs Hamilton.
Related Works
Related Work: The Man of Mode; or, Sir Fopling Flutter Author(s): Sir George Etherege

Afterpiece Title: Mars and Venus

Performance Comment: Mars-Denoyer; Followers of Mars-Livier, Baudouin, Froment, Carney; Venus-Mrs Walter; Graces-Miss Thompson, Mrs Chetwood, Miss Kilby; Cupid-Miss Morison; Vulcan-Essex; Cyclops-Pelling, Rector, Woodward, Lee; Apollo-Muilment; Diana-Mrs Chetwood; Jupiter-Livier; Juno-Miss Kilby; Neptune-Baudouin; Thetis-Miss Thompson.
Cast
Role: Mars Actor: Denoyer
Role: Followers of Mars Actor: Livier, Baudouin, Froment, Carney
Role: Venus Actor: Mrs Walter
Role: Graces Actor: Miss Thompson, Mrs Chetwood, Miss Kilby
Role: Cupid Actor: Miss Morison
Role: Vulcan Actor: Essex
Role: Cyclops Actor: Pelling, Rector, Woodward, Lee
Role: Apollo Actor: Muilment
Role: Diana Actor: Mrs Chetwood
Role: Jupiter Actor: Livier
Role: Juno Actor: Miss Kilby
Role: Neptune Actor: Baudouin
Role: Thetis Actor: Miss Thompson.
Related Works
Related Work: The Loves of Mars and Venus Author(s): John Weaver

177
09 May 1739 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Mrs Walter. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir John Vanbrugh. [Tickets at Mrs Walter's House, near the Baker's, in Bridges-Street, cg. Tickets for Pelling, Rector, Woodburn taken also.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: As17390124.
Cast
Role: Rake Actor: Beard
Role: Bully Actor: Winstone.
Role: Sir John Actor: Quin
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Cross.
Role: Constant Actor: Milward
Role: Heartfree Actor: Mills
Role: Razor Actor: Macklin
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Mills
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The What D'ye Call It

Performance Comment: Timothy-Macklin; Thomas-Johnson.
Cast
Role: Timothy Actor: Macklin
Role: Thomas Actor: Johnson.
Related Works
Related Work: The What D'Ye Call It Author(s): John Gay

Dance: I: English Maggot-Rector, Mrs Walter; II: Grand Dance of Moors-Muilment, Mrs Walter, Rector; IV: Pierots-Pelling, Leviez; V: Minuet-Rector, Mrs Walter

Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Inchanted Author(s): Charles Leviez

178
10 March 1740 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Ladies of Quality. Benefit Cibber. [Tickets at Cibber's Lodgings, at Mr Bolney's, Great Piazza, cg.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello, Moor Of Venice

Performance Comment: As17391219, but Othello (by Desire)-Cibber; Bianca-Mrs Hale; Duke-_.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Cibber
Role: Bianca Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Brabantio Actor: Roberts
Role: Cassio Actor: Hale
Role: Iago Actor: Ryan
Role: Roderigo Actor: Neale
Role: Lodovico Actor: Rosco
Role: Duke Actor: Anderson
Role: Montango Actor: A. Ryan
Role: Gratiano Actor: Arthur
Role: Emilia Actor: Mrs Mullart.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Dance: I: Grand Ballet-Desse, Miss Oates; II: French Peasant-French Boy and Girl; III: Miller and His Wife-French Boy and Girl; IV: Comic Ballet-Villeneuve, Miss Oates; V: Grecian Sailors-Glover

179
13 March 1740 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Quin. Tickets at Quin's Lodgings at The Sun in Bedford Street, cg

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Julius Caesar

Performance Comment: Caesar-Mills; Calphurnia-Mrs Butler; Brutus-Quin; Cassius-Milward; Antony-Wright; Octavio Caesar-Havard; Caska-Berry; Decius Brutus-Cashel; Portia-Mrs Roberts; Citizens-Johnson, Macklin, Woodward, Ray.
Cast
Role: Caesar Actor: Mills
Role: Calphurnia Actor: Mrs Butler
Role: Brutus Actor: Quin
Role: Cassius Actor: Milward
Role: Antony Actor: Wright
Role: Octavio Caesar Actor: Havard
Role: Caska Actor: Berry
Role: Decius Brutus Actor: Cashel
Role: Portia Actor: Mrs Roberts
Role: Citizens Actor: Johnson, Macklin, Woodward, Ray.
Related Works
Related Work: Julius Caesar Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: As17400303.
Cast
Role: Wormwood Actor: Woodburn.
Role: Quaver Actor: Raftor
Role: Thomas Actor: Green.
Role: Lucy Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Blister Actor: Turbutt
Role: Coupee Actor: Macklin
Role: Goodwill Actor: Taswell
Related Works
Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: Desnoyer, Muilment, Mlle Chateauneuf

180
15 September 1740 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: LLondon Daily Post and General Advertiser, 15 Sept.: [cg] is new painted and decorated, and will be open'd on Friday next...the Report of Mr Cibber and Mrs Horton being engag'd to another Theatre, is entirely without Foundation: That Company would have begun acting sooner, but for the finishing of a large additional Building, which is now cover'd in, whereby they will, on some Occasions, be enabled to add near 70 Feet to the Length of the Stage, which was before the longest in England, but will now exceed in Depth, any Theatre in Europe

Performances

181
19 October 1741 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Descriptive passage as at cg 13 Oct. London Daily Post and General Advertiser, 20 Oct.: Last Night was perform'd, gratis, the Tragedy of Richard the Third, at the late Theatre in Goodman's Fields, when the Character of Richard was perform'd by a Gentleman who never appear'd before, whose Reception was the most extraordinary and great that was ever known upon such an Occasion; and we hear he obliges the Town this Evening with the same Performance

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King Richard Iii

Performance Comment: The Part of King Richard-a Gentleman (who never appear'd on any Stage) [Garrick]; King Henry-Giffard; Richmond-Marshall; Prince Edward-Miss Hippisley; Duke of York-Miss Naylor; Buckingham-Peterson; Norfolk-Blakes; Stanley-Paget; Oxford-Vaughan; Tressel-W. Giffard; Catesby-Marr; Ratcliff-Crofts; Blount-Naylor; Tyrrel-Pattenden; Lord Mayor-Dunstall; Queen-Mrs Steel; Duchess of York-Mrs Yates; Lady Anne-Mrs Giffard.
Cast
Role: The Part of King Richard Actor: a Gentleman
Role: King Henry Actor: Giffard
Role: Richmond Actor: Marshall
Role: Prince Edward Actor: Miss Hippisley
Role: Duke of York Actor: Miss Naylor
Role: Buckingham Actor: Peterson
Role: Norfolk Actor: Blakes
Role: Stanley Actor: Paget
Role: Oxford Actor: Vaughan
Role: Tressel Actor: W. Giffard
Role: Catesby Actor: Marr
Role: Ratcliff Actor: Crofts
Role: Blount Actor: Naylor
Role: Tyrrel Actor: Pattenden
Role: Lord Mayor Actor: Dunstall
Role: Queen Actor: Mrs Steel
Role: Duchess of York Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Lady Anne Actor: Mrs Giffard.
Related Works
Related Work: The Tragical History of King Richard III Author(s): William ShakespeareColley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmasked

Performance Comment: As17410914.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley.

Dance: Froment, Mlle Duval, two Masters and Miss Granier

182
04 December 1741 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Desire. [See Mlle Auguste's letter to the Public in London Daily Post and General Advertiser, 7 Dec., accusing Fleetwood of putting her name in the bills after she had renounced his employment, and had gone over to Rich. For her actual 1st appearance see cg 7 Dec.] Receipts: #90

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rehearsal

Performance Comment: As17411121.
Cast
Role: Bayes Actor: Cibber Jr
Role: Smith Actor: Delane
Role: Johnson Actor: Mills
Role: Other Characters Actor: Johnson, Macklin, Neale, Havard, Ridout, Taswell, Arthur, Turbutt, Winstone, Leigh, Green, Wright, Ray, Woodburn, Miss Woodman, Mrs Cross, Miss Story, Miss Cole
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Beard, Lowe, Johnson, Ray, Raftor
Role: Particularly the Representation of a Battle of the Actor: Per gli Signori Giovanni and Tomasino detti Beard, Lowe
Role: With the Additional reinforcement of Mr Bayes's Ne Actor: .
Related Works
Related Work: Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailors' Rehearsal Author(s): Edward Phillips
Related Work: The Rehearsal Author(s): George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
Related Work: The Female Wits; or, The Triumvirate of Poets at Rehearsal Author(s): W.M.
Related Work: The Contrast: A Tragi-Comical Rehearsal of Two Modern Plays: Match Upon Match; or, No Match at All, and the Tragedy of Epaminodas Author(s): John Hoadley
Related Work: A Peep Behind the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal Author(s): David Garrick
Related Work: The Rehearsal; or, Bayes in Petticoats Author(s): Katherine Clive

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Shipwrecked

Performance Comment: Harlequin-Philips; a Sea God-Desse; Tritons-Dumont, Baudouin; Pantaloon-Winstone; Colombine-Miss Mann; Haymakers-Barclay, Gray, Green, Miss Story, Mrs Rayner, Miss Jackson; Clown-Hough; Ending with a Grand Ballet-Desse, Leviez, Miss Story, Mrs Rayner.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Philips
Role: a Sea God Actor: Desse
Role: Tritons Actor: Dumont, Baudouin
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Winstone
Role: Colombine Actor: Miss Mann
Role: Haymakers Actor: Barclay, Gray, Green, Miss Story, Mrs Rayner, Miss Jackson
Role: Clown Actor: Hough
Role: Ending with a Grand Ballet Actor: Desse, Leviez, Miss Story, Mrs Rayner.

Dance: Mlle Auguste (who never appeared on the English stage before); The Swiss, as17410926

183
06 May 1743 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Benefit Page (Housekeeper), Banks and Duck. See London Daily Post and General Advertiser for arrest and seizure of William Brown, notorious pick-pocket in cg playhouse passage

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Pilgrim

Performance Comment: As17421207.
Cast
Role: Pilgrim Actor: Ryan
Role: Alphonso Actor: Hippisley
Role: Roderigo Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Mad Scholar Actor: Hale
Role: Curio Actor: Cashell
Role: Seberto Actor: Gibson
Role: Old Pilgrim Actor: Harrington
Role: Verdugo Actor: Goodall
Role: Mad Englishman Actor: Rosco
Role: Mad Welchman Actor: James
Role: Mad Priest Actor: Bencraft
Role: Mad Taylor Actor: Woodward
Role: Master of Madhouse Actor: Marten
Role: Lopez Actor: Carr
Role: Jaques Actor: Anderson
Role: Fool Actor: Miss Ferguson
Role: Alinda Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Juletta Actor: Miss Hippisley.
Related Works
Related Work: The Pilgrim Author(s): John FletcherJohn Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: The Virgin Unmask'd

Performance Comment: As17430503.
Cast
Role: Lucy Actor: Miss Hippisley%.
Related Works
Related Work: An Old Man Taught Wisdom; or, The Virgin Unmask'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Dance: TThe Happy Lovers, as17421006; Characters of Dancing, as17421025; Grand Comic Ballet, as17430407

184
03 June 1743 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Stevens, Waters, Brook, Hussey. As we could not have our Benefit on Saturday Last, the Company are so kind to pay for us at us at the Theatre Royal in Lincoln's Inn Fields; we humbly hope that our friends will excuse the Disappointment (it not being in our power to avoid it) and favour us on Friday, 3 June, when tickets deliver'd out for the 28th of May for Drury-Lane will be taken this night at Lincolns Inn Fields..-London Daily Post and General Advertiser. This was not acted at dl. Fleetwood refused and they acted at lif, Friday 3 June. Yates, Taswell, Mrs Macklin, Mrs Pritchard, Mrs Hale of cg and Havard Played. N.B. there was an execution on dl at the time.-Winston MS. from Dyer MS

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Busy Body

Performance Comment: Marplot-Macklin; Sir George-Mills; Sir Francis-Taswell; Sir Jealous-Turbutt; Charles-Havard; Butler-Wright; Isabinda-Mrs Ridout; Scentwell-Mrs Horsington; Whisper-Woodburn; Patch-Mrs Macklin; Miranda-Mrs Clive.
Cast
Role: Marplot Actor: Macklin
Role: Sir George Actor: Mills
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Taswell
Role: Sir Jealous Actor: Turbutt
Role: Charles Actor: Havard
Role: Butler Actor: Wright
Role: Isabinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Scentwell Actor: Mrs Horsington
Role: Whisper Actor: Woodburn
Role: Patch Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Miranda Actor: Mrs Clive.
Related Works
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Related Works
Related Work: The Mock Doctor; or, The Dumb Lady Cur'd Author(s): Henry Fielding

Song: Beard, Lowe

Related Works
Related Work: Blue-Beard; or, Female Curiosity! Author(s): George Colman, the youngerMichael Kelly
Related Work: The Genoese Pirate; or, Black-Beard Author(s): John Cartwright CrossJames Sanderson
Related Work: A School for Grey-Beards; or, The Mourning Bride Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Mordecai's Beard Author(s): Robert Baddeley
Related Work: Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin Author(s): Carlo Antonio DelpiniCarl Baumgarten

185
12 October 1744 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: By Command of their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales. This day is Publish'd The Case of Mrs Clive Submitted to the Publick. [This is Mrs Clive's 22-page complaint against the 'opression' of the managers of both patent theatres, who, it seems, formed a cartel to drive down actors' salaries, and caused by Mrs Clive's unemployment. She was dropped from Covent Garden without due notice and not for cause. She was not applied to by the Manager of Drury Lane, although he knew her to be unemployed, because he still owed her #160 12s. Her case seemed doubly hard to her since she had equipped herself with a fine wardrobe for theatrical use, had acted diligently in main and afterpiece, often on the same night to the prejudice of her health; had been at great expense in Masters for singing, for which article alone the managers now give #6 a week." Concludes by pleading for publick support of her Case. She returned to cg to play Lappet in the Miser, 30 Nov. She states that the published list of salaries in the London Daily Post of 15 Oct. 1734 is incorrect.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17441001.
Cast
Role: Macbeth Actor: Quin
Role: Macduff Actor: Ryan
Role: King Actor: Rosco
Role: Banquo Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Malcolm Actor: Hale
Role: Donalbaine Actor: Anderson
Role: Lenox Actor: Ridout
Role: Seyward Actor: Cashell
Role: Seyton Actor: Gibson
Role: Hecate Actor: Arthur
Role: Murderers Actor: Bencraft, Marten
Role: Witches Actor: Hippisley, Woodward, James
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Stevens
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: With the Original Music Actor:
Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: Leveridge, Beard, Reinhold, Thompson, Roberts, Mrs Lampe, Mrs Vincent
Role: With all the Dances Actor: . Decorations proper to the play.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Dance: LLe Gondalier, as17441010; Scotch Dance-Villeneuve, Mrs Delagarde

186
19 November 1744 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: t foot of Bill]: Whenever a Pantomime or Farce shall be advertised, the advanced prices shall be returned to those who do not choose to stay; and on Thursday next will be published the Manager's reasons for his conduct in the present dispute. Winston MS.: Fleetwood, the manager, and servants driven from doors & all rushed in. Genest, IV, 137-38: A country gentleman was taken from an upper box and carried before a magistrate. This step when known by the audience occasioned much mischief. Acting the play not allowed. General Advertiser, 22 Nov.: An Address to the Public, dl Theatre 20 November. As the extraordinary disturbances which have lately happened at this theatre greatly affect the diversions of the publick, as well as the property of the manager, he thinks it incumbent on him to justify his conduct by giving a fair statement of the case....The reasons of complaint assigned, he apprehends, are the exhibition of Pantomimes, Advanced Prices, and Insults on the audience--as to the first, he submits it to be considered that however distasteful such pieces may be to the delicacy of some judgments, yet there are others to whose taste they are suited; as the playhouse may be considered as the general mart of pleasure, it is only from the variety of entertainment, the different tastes of the public can be supplied--of this the receipts of the house are a sufficient evidence, it being notorius, how necessary the addition of such pieces is towards procuring the best play a numerous audience. With regard to the advanced prices, the Manager hoped he should in some measure be justified by the great increase of the charges of the theatre which, notwithstanding any reduction that has been made, are still at least a fourth part greater than usual--but as in this point he has already submitted, he conceives it can no longer remain the subject of their displeasure, especially as by an advertisement handed about the theatre it was said that every objection would cease, when the manager consented to return the advanced prices to those, who did not choose to be tortured with entertainments. As to insults on the audience...last week upon some persons flinging the sconces and candles on the stage a quarrel arose, in the confusion of which a Gentleman was secured, but by whom the Manager knows not, nor ever gave any order, or was any acquainted with the affair till after he was discharged, for the truth of which he refers to the affidavit annexed. As to the accusation of several bruisers (as they are termed) being employed on Saturday night to insult Gentlemen, the Manager declares, that there was none but the Peace Officers, Carpenters, and Scene-men (which on account of the Entertainments are very numerous) and other servants belonging to the theatre; nor did they appear till urged by the tumult, by tearing up benches and threat'ning to come on the stage and demolish the scenes; nor could the Manager apprehend this legal precaution to prevent mischief and defend his property would ever be construed as an infringement on the liberty of an audience, especially when it is considered, what great damages he sustained some years ago on an attempt of the like nature--if any such persons appeared in the pit, the Manager presumes, they must have come in with the multitude, after his doorkeepers were drove from their posts, and the house was open to all; which was evident from several hundred persons more being present at the disturbance than were at the performance that night, who then came to a determination to prevent any performance on the Monday. After this impartial account of his conduct, the manager appeals to the judgment of the publick what foundation he has given for the outrageous disturbance on Monday night; and cannot help thinking, the real injuries he has sustained, too severe a punishment for an imaginary offence, having lost several hundred pounds already, by people being terrified from frequenting the theatre. A total exclusion is now insisted on, the Manager to resign his property, the Publick to be deprived of their diversions and the players of their subsistence; And all this after every concession, becoming one gentleman to ask, or another to make, has been submitted to. [Affidavit of Constable followed. See Genest, IV, 139-40.] The following three pamphlets came out expressing points of view concerning Fleetwood and his policy and management: I. The Disputes between the Director of d.l. and the Pit Potentates, 20 Nov. As a Letter to a Friend it tells the resolution: not to have old Pantomimes (so execrably bad that they were damn'd when new) imposed on them, unless the manager would take no more than common prices; reports how Fleetwood stocked the pit with Men of doughty valor...disguised in the habits of Gentlemen, to throw out all who protested; protests the system of casting employed whereby 2nd rate actors appeared in good parts; discusses hardship cases of certain actors (Mrs Roberts, Mrs Horton, Mrs Mills) and asks why Theophilus Cibber is not on the stage. 2. An Impartial Examen of the Present Contests, by Mr Neitherside, 1744: harks back to Fleetwood's finacial policies of the previous year, deploring his relations with the actors and with manager of cg; scourges him for miscasting his plays around one prominent actor, rather than giving a balanced performance; deplores his paying Mrs Cibber, Mrs Clive so much; revives the 1743 dispute which led to secession; dislikes the casting for 2 Nov. of Love's Last Shift; suggests better casts for many plays; scores the Licensing Act for reducing players to slavery; hopes for resumption of balanced performances. 3. Stage Policy Detected, or some Selcet Pieces of Theatrical Secret History Laid Open, in a Letter to a Certain Manager, 1744: takes apart Fleetwood's Defense, statement by statement, giving him the lie at each point. Suggests the real money from the house comes from Pit and Box, which are protesting his pantomimes; shows full attendance at Rehearsal and Macbeth with no afterpieces. Especially dislikes the hired bruisers, and the cast of the Alchemist for 6 Nov

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provoked Wife

Performance Comment: As17441116.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Garrick, 1st time
Role: Heartfree Actor: Delane
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Giffard
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Woffington
Role: Constant Actor: Havard
Role: Bully Actor: Lowe
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Ridout
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Rake Actor: Blakes
Role: Razor Actor: Neale
Role: Justice Actor: Woodburn
Role: Taylor Actor: Collins
Role: Constable Actor: Ray
Role: Cornet Actor: Mrs Horsington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Dance: Muilment

187
22 November 1744 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Orphan; Or, The Unhappy Marriage

Performance Comment: Chamont-Quin; Castalio-Ryan; Polydore-Hale; Acasto-Ridout; Chaplain-Chapman; Ernesto-Rosco; Serina-Mrs Hale; Page-Miss Morrison; Monimia-a Young Gentlewoman, 1st appearance on any stage [i.e., Miss George Ann Bellamy, whose first appearance was 27 March 1742, cg].i.e., Miss George Ann Bellamy, whose first appearance was 27 March 1742, cg].
Cast
Role: Chamont Actor: Quin
Role: Castalio Actor: Ryan
Role: Polydore Actor: Hale
Role: Acasto Actor: Ridout
Role: Chaplain Actor: Chapman
Role: Ernesto Actor: Rosco
Role: Serina Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Page Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Monimia Actor: a Young Gentlewoman, 1st appearance on any stage
Related Works
Related Work: The Orphan; or, The Unhappy Marriage Author(s): Thomas Otway
Related Work: The Orphan of China Author(s): Arthur Murphy
Related Work: The Rival Fools Author(s): Colley Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Orphan Author(s): Colley Cibber

Dance: As17441117

188
20 February 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Written by Shakespear. Not acted in 50 Years. It is hoped no Gentleman will take it ill, he cannot be admitted behind the scenes, the play being so full of characters, that any company there will be of great prejudice to the performance. [The play advertised as ready on 15 Feb., but held off until after the first performance of Papal Tyranny at cg so as not to detract from Cibber's first night.] The Principal Characters New Dress'd

Performances

Mainpiece Title: King John

Performance Comment: King John-Garrick; Bastard-Delane; Hubert-Berry; King of France-Havard; Dauphin-Blakes; Salisbury-Mills; Pembroke-Mozeen; Pandulph-Macklin; Austria-Winstone; Chatillion-Turbutt; Prince Henry-Green; Prince Arthur-Miss Macklin; Constance-Mrs Cibber; Queen Elinor-Mrs Bennett; Blanch-Miss Minors; Lady Falconbridge-Mrs Cross; Falconbridge-Simpson; Essex-Ray; Citizen of Angiers-Bridges; English Herald-Usher; French Herald-Woodburn.
Cast
Role: King John Actor: Garrick
Role: Bastard Actor: Delane
Role: Hubert Actor: Berry
Role: King of France Actor: Havard
Role: Dauphin Actor: Blakes
Role: Salisbury Actor: Mills
Role: Pembroke Actor: Mozeen
Role: Pandulph Actor: Macklin
Role: Austria Actor: Winstone
Role: Chatillion Actor: Turbutt
Role: Prince Henry Actor: Green
Role: Prince Arthur Actor: Miss Macklin
Role: Constance Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Queen Elinor Actor: Mrs Bennett
Role: Blanch Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Lady Falconbridge Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Falconbridge Actor: Simpson
Role: Essex Actor: Ray
Role: Citizen of Angiers Actor: Bridges
Role: English Herald Actor: Usher
Role: French Herald Actor: Woodburn.
Related Works
Related Work: King John Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: Papal Tyranny in the Reign of King John Author(s): Colley Cibber

189
03 April 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Whereas it was first intended to lay the pit and boxes together, for the better accommodation of the ladies, who are desirous of having their places kept, the boxes will be enclosed as usual. -General Advertiser. The songs added to the farcical opera call'd the What D'Ye Call It to be performed tomorrow night at cg, were wrote some years ago by a Gentleman since deceased, whose pieces of the Lyric kind have been often admir'd by people of Taste; there is a pleasing variety in them, and they are thought to be well adapted to the several characters in which they are introduced. The Music, which is entirely new, and compos'd by Mr Lampe, is allow'd by all who have heard it, to be an agreeable mixture of humour, spirit, and harmony. -Daily Advertiser. General Advertiser, 4 April: Yesterday was a rehearsal of The What D'Ye Call It

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Joseph

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Beard, Reinhold, Mrs Clive, Miss Edwards.
Cast
Role: Principal Vocal Parts Actor: Beard, Reinhold, Mrs Clive, Miss Edwards.
Related Works
Related Work: Joseph Andrews Author(s): Samuel Jackson Pratt
Related Work: The Reformation Author(s): Joseph Arrowsmith
Related Work: The Valiant Cid Author(s): Joseph Rutter
Related Work: The Mistakes Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The City Bride; or, The Merry Cuckold Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Albion Queens Author(s): John BanksJoseph Haines
Related Work: A Fatal Mistake; or, The Plot Spoil'd Author(s): Joseph Haines
Related Work: Have at All; or, The Midnight Adventure Author(s): Joseph Williams
Related Work: Abra-Mule: or, Love and Empire Author(s): Joseph Trapp
Related Work: Curiosity Author(s): Joseph TrappJ.A. Gruttschreiber
Related Work: Rosamond Author(s): Thomas ClaytonJoseph Addison
Related Work: Cato Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer; or, The Haunted House Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: The Drummer Author(s): Joseph Addison
Related Work: Fatal Extravagance Author(s): Aaron HillJoseph Mitchell
Related Work: The Highland Fair; or, Union of the Clans Author(s): Joseph Mitchell
Related Work: The Prodigal Author(s): Aaron HillJoseph Mitchell
Related Work: The Female Rake; or, Modern Fine Lady Author(s): Joseph Dorman

190
25 April 1745 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Sheridan. Lodgings at Watchmaker's opposite Tom's Coffeehouse, Russell St., cg

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Othello

Performance Comment: As17450307 but Othello-Sheridan.
Cast
Role: Othello Actor: Sheridan.
Role: Iago Actor: Macklin
Role: Cassio Actor: Havard
Role: Brabantio Actor: Berry
Role: Roderigo Actor: Yates
Role: Desdemona Actor: Mrs Cibber
Role: Emelia Actor: Mrs Macklin
Role: Duke Actor: Winstone
Role: Lodovico Actor: Blakes
Role: Montano Actor: Mozeen
Role: Gratiano Actor: Woodburn
Role: Senator Actor: Simpson
Role: Officer Actor: Green.
Related Works
Related Work: Othello Author(s): William Shakespeare

Afterpiece Title: The Anatomist

Performance Comment: As17450314.
Cast
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Ridout.
Role: M le Medicin Actor: Blakes
Role: Crispin Actor: Yates
Role: Old Gerald Actor: Collins
Role: Young Gerald Actor: Green
Role: Simon Actor: Turbutt
Role: Martin Actor: Leigh
Role: Beatrice Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Wife Actor: Mrs Bridges
Role: Maid Actor: Miss Cole.
Related Works
Related Work: The Anatomist; or, The Sham Doctor Author(s): Edward Ravenscroft

Song: III: O Peace from the Opera Alfred-Mrs Arne; IV: Rise Glory from Rosamond-Lowe; V: Gentle Shepherd-Mrs Arne

Dance: III: Signora Bettini

191
09 December 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: There will be no play 'till tomorrow on account of one to be performed this evening at the other theatre; the receipt of which is to be subscribed to the Veteran Scheme at the Guildhall. We hear Mrs Cibber is soon to perform the part of Polly, three nights at cg, and the Proprietor has agreed to lend his house, free of all charges; and we hear the company will contribute their pay on those days, that the performance may be entirely charge-free; the receipts of each night to be subscribed to the Veteran's scheme at Guildhall

Performances

192
21 December 1745 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Yesterday Mr Rich paid into the Chamberlain's Office at Guildhall, the sum of #602 7s. to the Veteran's scheme, being the three night's receipts arising from the Beggar's Opera, performed at cg: And he thinks it incumbent on him in justice to the several persons interested in the Said theatre, to declare, that when the above scheme was by him proposed, they all most generously subscrib'd their demands for these three nights in order to enlarge the sums to be rais'd for the above purpose.-General Advertiser. [The Gentlemen's Magazine, Dec. 1745, states the idea of this gift was proposed by Mrs Cibber, and that the tallow chandlers also gave the candles.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Macbeth

Performance Comment: As17451115, but Witches-Hippisley, _Dunstall.
Cast
Role: Witches Actor: Hippisley, _Dunstall.
Role: Macbeth Actor: Cashell
Role: Madcduff Actor: Ryan
Role: Banquo Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Malcolm Actor: Hale
Role: Lady Macbeth Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Lady Macduff Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: King Actor: Gibson
Role: Lenox Actor: Ridout
Role: Seyward Actor: Rosco
Role: Donalbaine Actor: Anderson
Role: Seyton Actor: Carr
Role: Fleance Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Hecate Actor: Arthur
Role: Murderers Actor: Bencraft, Marten
Role: With the Original Music Actor:
Role: The Vocal Parts Actor: Leveridge, Beard, Reinhold, Thompson, Roberts, Mrs Lampe
Role: all the Dances Actor: , decorations proper to the play.
Related Works
Related Work: Macbeth Author(s): William ShakespeareSir William Davenant

Afterpiece Title: Orpheus and Eurydice

Performance Comment: As17451126.
Cast
Role: Country Lasses Actor: Mrs Vaughn, Mrs +Villeneuve, Miss _Vandersluys, Mrs _Phillips.
Role: Orpheus Actor: Beard
Role: Rhodope Actor: Mrs Lampe
Role: Eurydice Actor: A Young Gentlewoman who never appeared on any stage before
Role: follower of Eurydice Actor: Sga Campioni
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward
Role: Colombine Actor: Mrs Havard
Role: Pantaloon Actor: Arthur
Role: Squire Gawky Actor: Bencraft
Role: Mrs Mannerly Actor: Mrs Martin
Role: Goody Gurton Actor: Marten
Role: Drudge Actor: Hippisley
Role: Woman Dwarf Actor: a French Boy
Role: Country Lads Actor: Villeneuve, Destrade, Delagarde, Dupre
Role: Rural Swain Actor: Cooke
Role: Nymph Actor: Sga Campioni.
Related Works
Related Work: Orpheus and Eurydice Author(s): Francis GentlemanChristoph Gluck

193
17 September 1748 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: [See Occasional Prologue spoken at cg by Mr Barry (28 Sept. 1750): @When vice and folly overruns the state,@Weak politicians lay the blame on fate...@If Shakespeare's Passion, or if Johnson's art@Can fire your fancy, or can warm your heart,@That task be ours;--but if you damn, their scenes@And heroes must give way to Harlequins.@We too can have recourse to Mime and Dance@Nay there I think we have the better chance;@And should the town grow weary of the Mute@Why--we'll produce--a Child upon the flute@ This infant piper referred to again satirically in a Guide to the Stage, 2nd ed., 1751, p. 7.] Rec'd of Mr Warner for arrears at his Benefit 16 May last, #5 14s. As this belong'd to last season's Account, I shall make an allowance, and accordingly subtract it from the sum total (Powel). Receipts: #70 (Cross); #92 12s. (Powel)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: She Wou'd And She Wou'd Not; Or, The Kind Imposter

Performance Comment: Manuel-Yates; Don Philip-Sparks; Octavio-Havard; Diego-Ray; Soto-Neale; Trappanti-Woodward; Corrigidore-Winstone; Alguazile-Bransby; Lewis-Usher; Stephano-Wright; Flora-Mrs Green; Rosara-Mrs Mills; Viletta-Mrs Clive; Hippolita-Mrs Pritchard.
Cast
Role: Manuel Actor: Yates
Role: Don Philip Actor: Sparks
Role: Octavio Actor: Havard
Role: Diego Actor: Ray
Role: Soto Actor: Neale
Role: Trappanti Actor: Woodward
Role: Corrigidore Actor: Winstone
Role: Alguazile Actor: Bransby
Role: Lewis Actor: Usher
Role: Stephano Actor: Wright
Role: Flora Actor: Mrs Green
Role: Rosara Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Viletta Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Hippolita Actor: Mrs Pritchard.
Related Works
Related Work: She Wou'd and She Wou'd Not Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: As17480910.
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Woodward
Role: Stocks Actor: Blakes
Role: Cloe Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Lovemore Actor: Beard 1st appearance there in 5 years.
Related Works
Related Work: The Shepherd's Lottery Author(s): Moses MendezWilliam Boyce
Related Work: Love's a Lottery, and a Woman the Prize: With a New Masque, call'd Love and Riches Reconcil'd Author(s): Joseph Harris
Related Work: The Lottery Author(s): Henry Fielding

Music: I: Concerto on Flute-a Child five years of age (1st time of his appearing on any stage); III: Another piece of music-the Child

194
10 February 1749 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Susanna, An Oratorio

Performance Comment: Parts were: Chelsias (Susana's father); Joacim (Her Husband); Daniel; 1st Elder; 2nd Elder; Judge-; [ Susannah; Attendant (Larpent MS). But Susanna-Signora Frasi; Attendant-Signora Sibilla; Daniel-the Boy; Joacim-Signora Galli; First Elder-Lowe; Second Elder-Rheinhold; Chelsias-Reinhold (Deutsch, Handel, p. 656).*c1749 2 10 cg [For Prices and times see Advertisement 2 Feb.] I think I never saw a fuller house. Rich told me that he believed he would receive near #400.--Deutsch, Handel, p. 657: Letter frmm Countess of Shaftesbury to James Harris, dated 11 Feb. 1749.For Prices and times see Advertisement 2 Feb.] I think I never saw a fuller house. Rich told me that he believed he would receive near #400.--Deutsch, Handel, p. 657: Letter frmm Countess of Shaftesbury to James Harris, dated 11 Feb. 1749.
Cast
Role: Judge Actor:
Role: But Susanna Actor: Signora Frasi
Role: Attendant Actor: Signora Sibilla
Role: Daniel Actor: the Boy
Role: Joacim Actor: Signora Galli
Role: First Elder Actor: Lowe
Role: Second Elder Actor: Rheinhold
Role: Chelsias Actor: Reinhold
Related Works
Related Work: The Purjur'd Husband: or, The Adventure of Venice Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Beau's Duel: or A Soldier for the Ladies Author(s): Jasper MayneSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Stolen Heiress or the Salamanca Doctor Outplotted Author(s): Susanna CentlivreThomas May
Related Work: Loves Contrivance, or, Le Medecin malgre Lui Author(s): MolièreSusanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Gamester Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Bassett-Table Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Platonick Lady Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Busie Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Man's Bewitch'd; or, The Devil to do about Her Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: A Bickerstaff's Burying; or, Work for the Upholders Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Mar-Plot; or, The Second Part of the Busie-Body Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Perplex'd Lovers Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Cruel Gift; or, The Royal Resentment Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: A Bold Stroke for a Wife Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Artifice Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: A Wife Well Manag'd Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Beaux Duel; or, A Soldier for the Ladies Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: Love at a Venture; or, The Rake Reclaim'd Author(s): Susanna Centlivre
Related Work: The Pharo Table Author(s): Susanna CentlivreJohn O'Keeffe

195
14 February 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: SSmollett to Carlyle: I have wrote a sort of Tragedy on the story of Alceste, which will (without fail) be acted at Covent Garden next season, and appear with such magnificence of Scenery as was never exhibited in Britain before.--Knapp, Smollett, p. 85. [See also cg, 1 March 1750.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Distrest Mother

Performance Comment: As17490128.
Cast
Role: Pyrrhus Actor: Quin
Role: Orestes Actor: Ryan
Role: Hermione Actor: Mrs Ward
Role: Pylades Actor: Ridout
Role: Phoenix Actor: Anderson
Role: Cephisa Actor: Mrs Hale
Role: Cleone Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Andromache Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Distrest Mother Author(s): Ambrose Philips

Afterpiece Title: Apollo and Daphne

Performance Comment: As17490126.
Related Works
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, The Burgomaster Trick'd Author(s): Lewis TheobaldJohn Rich
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin Mercury Author(s): Henry CareyJohn ThurmondRichard Jones
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne Author(s): John Hughes
Related Work: Apollo and Daphne; or, Harlequin's Metamorphosis Author(s): John Thurmond

196
25 September 1749 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Boxes 5s. Pit 3s. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. No persons to be admitted behind the scenes, nor any money to be returned after the curtain is drawn up. Places for boxes to be had of Mr Page at the Stage door. To begin at 6 o'clock. [Usual notice not to be repeated.] Rec'd from Mr Delamain for balance of his acct: #30; Commenced with a deficit brought over from Day Book I: #212 13s. 6d. Paid Nightly charges; #54 11s. 2d. Bridgewater in part of his bond: #50. Rich on Acct. #5 5s. (Account Book). [The income reduced the initial deficit to #124 10s. 2d. Day Book No. I, referr'd to seems not now to be extant. See note of solvency 9 Feb. 1750]. Receipts: #167 19s. 6d. (Source for all cg receipts is Account Book. Covent Garden, British Museum Egerton 2269.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Wife

Performance Comment: Brute-Quin; Constant-Ridout; Heartfree-Ryan; Bully (with a Song in Character)-Lowe; Rake-Gibson; Justice-Marten; Razor-Anderson; Mademoiselle-Miss Morrison; Belinda-Mrs Barrington; Lady Fanciful-Mrs Vincent; Lady Brute-Mrs Woffington.
Cast
Role: Brute Actor: Quin
Role: Constant Actor: Ridout
Role: Heartfree Actor: Ryan
Role: Bully Actor: Lowe
Role: Rake Actor: Gibson
Role: Justice Actor: Marten
Role: Razor Actor: Anderson
Role: Mademoiselle Actor: Miss Morrison
Role: Belinda Actor: Mrs Barrington
Role: Lady Fanciful Actor: Mrs Vincent
Role: Lady Brute Actor: Mrs Woffington.
Related Works
Related Work: The Provok'd Wife Author(s): John Vanbrugh

Afterpiece Title: Damon and Phillida

Performance Comment: Damon-Lowe; Arcas-Anderson; Corydon-Arthur; Cymon-Collins; Mopsus-Dunstall; Phillida-Miss Young.
Cast
Role: Damon Actor: Lowe
Role: Arcas Actor: Anderson
Role: Corydon Actor: Arthur
Role: Cymon Actor: Collins
Role: Mopsus Actor: Dunstall
Role: Phillida Actor: Miss Young.
Related Works
Related Work: Damon and Phillida Author(s): Colley CibberHenry Carey

197
01 March 1750 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Not acted there before. New Decorations incident to the play (General Advertiser). Advanc'd towards purchasing Mr Smollet's copy of Alceste #100 (Account Book). Handel remov'd to Covent Garden, and entered into some engagements with Rich, the particulars of which are not known, save that in discharge of a debt that he had contracted with him in consequence thereof, he some years after set to music an English opera entitled Alceste, written by Dr Smollet, and for which Rich was at great expense in a set of scenes painted by Servandoni; but it was never performed (Hawkins, General History of Music, V, 324). [For additional information on Alceste, see Deutsch, Handel, pp. 679-81. See also cg 14 Feb. 1749.] Receipts: #155 18s. 6d

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Romeo And Juliet

Performance Comment: Romeo-Lee; Escalus-Bransby; Capulet-Sparks; Paris-Anderson; Benvolio-Gibson; Tibalt-Lacey; Friar Lawrence-Ridout; Montagu-Bridgwater; Old Capulet-Redman; Gregory-Arthur; Sampson-Collins; Balthasar-Cushing; Abram-Dunstall; Mercutio-Dyer; Lady Capulet-Mrs Horton; Nurse-Mrs Dunstall; Juliet-Miss Bellamy; Masquerade Dance-Jossett, Jardin.
Cast
Role: Romeo Actor: Lee
Role: Escalus Actor: Bransby
Role: Capulet Actor: Sparks
Role: Paris Actor: Anderson
Role: Benvolio Actor: Gibson
Role: Tibalt Actor: Lacey
Role: Friar Lawrence Actor: Ridout
Role: Montagu Actor: Bridgwater
Role: Old Capulet Actor: Redman
Role: Gregory Actor: Arthur
Role: Sampson Actor: Collins
Role: Balthasar Actor: Cushing
Role: Abram Actor: Dunstall
Role: Mercutio Actor: Dyer
Role: Lady Capulet Actor: Mrs Horton
Role: Nurse Actor: Mrs Dunstall
Role: Juliet Actor: Miss Bellamy
Role: Masquerade Dance Actor: Jossett, Jardin.
Related Works
Related Work: Romeo and Juliet Author(s): William Shakespeare
Related Work: The History and Fall of Caius Marius Author(s): William ShakespeareThomas Otway

Afterpiece Title: The Fair

Performance Comment: As17500207.
Cast
Role: Principal characters Actor: Lun, LaLauze, Bencraft, Mrs Dunstall, Miss Haughton
Role: The Dances Actor: Mons Jossett his 1st appearance on the English Stage, Mons Jardin, Miss Hilliard.
Related Works
Related Work: Bartholomew Fair Author(s): Ben Jonson
Related Work: The Fair Example: or the Modish Citizens Author(s): Richard EstcourtFlorent Carton Dancourt
Related Work: Elfrid or, The Fair Inconstant Author(s): Aaron Hill
Related Work: The Fair Quaker of Deal, or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Quaker; or, The Humours of the Navy Author(s): Charles ShadwellEdward Thompson
Related Work: The Rival Widows; or, The Fair Libertine Author(s): Elizabeth Cooper
Related Work: The Fair Maid of the West Author(s): Thomas Heywood
Related Work: Bury Fair Author(s): Thomas Shadwell
Related Work: The Fair Penitent Author(s): Nicholas Rowe
Related Work: Irene; or, The Fair Greek Author(s): Charles Goring
Related Work: The Fair Author(s): John Rich
Related Work: Penelope Author(s): John Mottley
Related Work: The Fair Captive Author(s): Eliza Haywood
Related Work: The Highland Fair; or, Union of the Clans Author(s): Joseph Mitchell
Related Work: Patie and Peggy; or, The Fair Foundling Author(s): Theophilus Cibber
Related Work: The Fair Circassian Author(s): Samuel Jackson Pratt
Related Work: The Fair American Author(s): Frederick PilonCharles Thomas Carter
Related Work: Love and Money; or, The Fair Caledonian Author(s): Robert BensonSamuel Arnold
Related Work: Erminia; or, The Fair and Vertuous Lady Author(s): Richard Flecknoe
Related Work: The Witty Fair One Author(s): James Shirley

198
06 November 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Both pieces by Command of The Prince of Wales. A new Scene was introduc'd of Beasts in Mr Rich's Entertainment as an Ostrich a Lyon, Dog, Monkey, 2 small Ostrichs & A Figure like Maddox upon ye Wire & writ up ye new Company of Comedians Hiss'd a good Deal (Cross). [See cg 2 Nov.] Receipts: #190 (Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: As17520928, but Gipsey-Mrs Simson.
Cast
Role: Gipsey Actor: Mrs Simson.
Role: Archer Actor: Garrick
Role: Foigard Actor: Yates
Role: Lady Bountiful Actor: Mrs Cross
Role: Gibbet Actor: Shuter
Role: Cherry Actor: Miss Minors
Role: Mrs Sullen Actor: Mrs Pritchard
Role: Dorinda Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Aimwell Actor: Havard
Role: Scrub Actor: Woodward
Role: Sullen Actor: Winstone
Role: Bonniface Actor: Berry
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Blakes.
Related Works
Related Work: The Stratagem Author(s): George Farquhar
Related Work: The Clown's Stratagem; or, A New Way to get a Wife Author(s): Henry Carey
Related Work: The Belle's Stratagem Author(s): Hannah Cowley
Related Work: Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem Author(s): Frederick Pilon

Afterpiece Title: The Harlequin Ranger

Performance Comment: As17520108, but Harlequin-Woodward.
Cast
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward.
Role: Other characters Actor: Johnson, Mrs +Simpson.
Role: New Music Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Ranger Author(s): Henry Woodward

Dance: II: Le Matelot Basque, as17521005; IV: L'Entree de Flore-Mad Auretti

199
14 December 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: A great Noise when they appear'd occasion'd, I believe, by a Paragraph in the Papers, saying, a piece of Machinery, of Fountain will soon come out at Covent Garden--so it was concluded we had stole ye design from Mr Rich--but not true, for they were design'd & made by Mr Johnson Property maker to our House--during ye Storm one Mr Bramstone, being Drunk ran cross the stage twice--fell down, & was taken off, like a dead Hero.--however the Pantomine ended quiet (Cross). Receipts: #120 (Cross). [See note to cg 13 Jan. 1753.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: As You Like It

Performance Comment: As17521125.
Cast
Role: Douchstone Actor: Woodward
Role: Orlando Actor: Palmer
Role: Jaques Actor: Berry
Role: Duke Senior Actor: Blakes
Role: Duke Frederick Actor: Winstone
Role: Oliver Actor: Burton
Role: Amiens Actor: Beard
Role: Adam Actor: Lacey
Role: Corin Actor: Taswell
Role: Silvius Actor: Mozeen
Role: Le Beau Actor: Ackman
Role: William Actor: Vaughan
Role: Charles Actor: Wilder
Role: Audry Actor: Mrs James
Role: Celia Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Phebe Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Rosalind Actor: Mrs Pritchard.

Afterpiece Title: Harlequin Ranger

Performance Comment: As17521114, but With a Scene of Fountains- never perform'd before.
Cast
Role: With a Scene of Fountains Actor: never perform'd before.
Role: Harlequin Actor: Woodward.
Role: Other characters Actor: Johnson, Mrs +Simpson.
Role: New Music Actor:
Related Works
Related Work: Harlequin Ranger Author(s): Henry Woodward

Dance: I: Le Matelot Basque, as17521005

200
18 December 1752 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: MMr Garrick did Loveless & Miss Houghton (from Covent Garden) Amanda-well-[applause] (Cross). Receipts: #160 ($Cross)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Love's Last Shift

Performance Comment: Loveless-Garrick first time; Sir Novelty Fashion-Woodward; Elder Worthy-Burton; Younger Worthy-Palmer; Sir William Wisewoud-Taswell; Snap-Yates; Sly-Shuter; Amanda-Miss Haughton [being her first appearance on this stage [she was at cg the early pa t of the season]; Narcissa-Mrs Clive; Hillaria-Mrs Mills; Flareit-Mrs Bennet; Mrs Anne-Mrs Cross.
Cast
Role: Loveless Actor: Garrick first time
Role: Sir Novelty Fashion Actor: Woodward
Role: Elder Worthy Actor: Burton
Role: Younger Worthy Actor: Palmer
Role: Sir William Wisewoud Actor: Taswell
Role: Snap Actor: Yates
Role: Sly Actor: Shuter
Role: Amanda Actor: Miss Haughton
Role: Narcissa Actor: Mrs Clive
Role: Hillaria Actor: Mrs Mills
Role: Flareit Actor: Mrs Bennet
Role: Mrs Anne Actor: Mrs Cross.
Related Works
Related Work: Love's Last Shift; or, The Fool in Fashion Author(s): Colley Cibber

Afterpiece Title: The King and Miller of Mansfield

Performance Comment: King-Winstone; Miller-Berry; Dick-Blakes; Joe-Beard; Margery-Mrs Yates; Kate-Mrs Simpson; Peggy-Miss Minors.
Cast
Role: King Actor: Winstone
Role: Miller Actor: Berry
Role: Dick Actor: Blakes
Role: Joe Actor: Beard
Role: Margery Actor: Mrs Yates
Role: Kate Actor: Mrs Simpson
Role: Peggy Actor: Miss Minors.

Dance: IV: L'Entree de Flore, as17521122