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18170 results for: Keyword - the Sir Williams
We found 11787 matches on Author, 6982 matches on Performance Comments, 1316 matches on Event Comments, 1129 matches on Roles/Actors, and 512 matches on Performance Title.

15426
16 May 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: Benefit Ayres, Dove, Nichols, World. At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Jobson-Hulett; Nell-Mrs Roberts; Sir John-Nichols, but see17331011 .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Nichols, but see17331011
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Dance: II: Scot's Dance by Miss Wherrit. IV: The Whim by Miss Wherrit and Miss Sandham. V: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock

Performance Comment: IV: The Whim by Miss Wherrit and Miss Sandham. V: Dutch Skipper by Vallois and Mrs Bullock .

Song: III: By Nichols

15427
24 May 1734 @ James Street

Event Comment: Benefit Miss Norris. Being positively the last Time this Company will ever perform. 7 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: George Barnwell the London Merchant

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Master Green; Thorowgood-Master Norsa; Trueman-Master Karney; Blunt-Master W. Green; Millwood-Miss Norris; Lucy-Miss Hughes; Maria-Miss Brett. The Original Prologue to be spoke by Master Green; the Epilogue by Miss Brett . the Epilogue by Miss Brett .
Cast
Role: Maria Actor: Miss Brett. The Original Prologue to be spoke by Master Green

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Jobson-Master Norsa; Sir John-Master Green; Lady Loverule-Miss Hughes; Nell-Miss Norris. A new Epilogue to be spoken at the end of the Farce .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Master Green
Role: Nell Actor: Miss Norris. A new Epilogue to be spoken at the end of the Farce
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Song:

Dance:

15428
07 June 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

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

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provokd Husband

Performance Comment: Lady Townly-Mrs Roberts; Townly-Mrs Charke; Manly-Rosco; Lady Grace-Mrs Freeman; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Talbot; Sir Francis-Jones; Basset-James; Richard-Woodward; Poundage-Gray; Jenny-Miss Brett; Trusty-Miss Norman; Moody-Turbutt .
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Jones

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Dance: The Black and White Joke by Mrs Charke and Miss Brett

Song: As17340605

15429
17 June 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: George Barnwell the London Merchant

Performance Comment: George Barnwell-Mrs Charke; Millwood-Mrs Roberts; Thorowgood-Rosco; Trueman-Woodward; Maria-Miss Brett; Lucy-Mrs Talbot; Blunt-Hallam. The Original Epilogue by Miss Brett .
Cast
Role: Blunt Actor: Hallam. The Original Epilogue by Miss Brett

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: Mock Doctor-Mrs Charke; Dorcas-Mrs Roberts; Sir Jasper-Monlass; Charlotte-Miss Brett; Leander-Este; but see17340605. but see17340605.
Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Monlass

Dance: By Miss Brett

Song: As17340605

15430
24 June 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Stratagem

Performance Comment: Archer-Selwin, the first time of his appearing on any stage; Aim well-Turbutt; Sir Charles-Woodburne; Sullen-Cole; Scrub-James; Bonniface-Jones; Gibbet-Woodward; Foigard-Rosco; Mrs Sullen-Mrs Roberts; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Monlass; Dorinda-Mrs Shireburn; Cherry-Mrs Talbot; Gypsey-Miss Brett .
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Selwin, the first time of his appearing on any stage
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Woodburne

Afterpiece Title: The Lovers Opera

Dance: III: Two Pierrots by Davenport and Olbeldiston. V: Harlequin by Miss Brett. End Afterpiece: A new Country Dance

15431
28 June 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: The Prince of Wales paid #250 to Handel's Opera Company. See BM, Add MSS 24, 403

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Nonjuror

Performance Comment: Maria-Mrs Roberts; Heartly-Mrs Charke; Wolf-Rosco; Woodvil-Este; Sir John-Turbutt; Charles-James; Lady Woodvill-Mrs Shireburn; Betty-Miss Norman .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Turbutt
Related Works
Related Work: Tartuffe; or, The French Puritan Author(s): Matthew Medbourne

Dance: II: Two Pierrots by Davenport and Olbeldiston. III: Harlequin by Miss Brett. V: A new Country Dance by Davenport, proper to the Play

Performance Comment: III: Harlequin by Miss Brett. V: A new Country Dance by Davenport, proper to the Play .

Song: I: A Generi Affetti by Miss Jones and Master Arne. IV: Was ever Nymph like Rosamond by Miss Jones

15432
14 August 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Performance Comment: Lappet-Miss Brett; Lovegold-Hallam; Mrs Wheedle-Miss Jones; Mrs Wisely-Miss Jones, her first upon the stage; Mariana-Mrs Talbot; Harriet-Miss Beckington; Frederick-Woodburne; Clerimont-Cole; Ramilie-Mrs Charke; James-Turbutt .
Cast
Role: Mrs Wisely Actor: Miss Jones, her first upon the stage

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay

Performance Comment: Nell-Mrs Roberts; Sir John-Mrs Charke; Jobson-Turbutt; but see17340807. but see17340807.
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Mrs Charke
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

Dance: V: Saraband and Minuet by Davenport and Miss Brett. In Afterpiece: The Black Joke by Davenport and Miss Brett. End of Afterpiece: Les Bergeres Hereux (new) by Davenport and Miss Brett

Performance Comment: In Afterpiece: The Black Joke by Davenport and Miss Brett. End of Afterpiece: Les Bergeres Hereux (new) by Davenport and Miss Brett .

Song: 1I: As17340731

15433
16 August 1734 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Allen, Treasurer. Tickets for Russell also taken. At 7 P.M. [This is one of the rare occasions when the play is billed with this title.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Beaux Stratagem

Performance Comment: Mrs Sullen-Mrs Roberts; Dorinda-Mrs Mullart; Archer-Wilks, Nephew to the late Robert Wilks; Sir Charles-Mrs Charke; Aimwell-Turbutt; Scrub-Hallam; Sullen-Pullen; Bonniface-Mullart; Gibbet-Machen; Foigard-Jones; Lady Bountiful-Mrs Egerton; Cherry-Mrs Talbot; Gipsey-Miss Brett; Old Woman-Hallam, but see17340624.
Cast
Role: Archer Actor: Wilks, Nephew to the late Robert Wilks
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Mrs Charke

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Dance: II: A new Dance by Davenport and Miss Brett. V: Les Bergeres by Davenport and Miss Brett

Song: I: Was ever Nymph like Rosamond by Miss Jones. IV: 'Tis Joy to wound a hover (from Rosamond) by Miss Jones

15434
20 August 1734 @ Lincoln's Inn Fields

Event Comment: At the Desire of Tomo Chachi, Micho or King of the Indians of Yamacrow, Benauki his Wife, Tooanahowi his Nephew, and the rest of the Indians. Receipts: #230. [Apparently a benefit for Arne.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provokd Husband

Performance Comment: Townly-Mrs Charke; Lady Townly-Mrs Roberts; Sir Francis-Jones; Manly-Woodbourne; Basset-Este; Richard-Master Arne; Lady Grace-Mrs Shireburn; Lady Wronghead-Mrs Freeman; Jenny-Miss Brett; Mirtilla-Mrs Castel .
Cast
Role: Sir Francis Actor: Jones

Dance: II: Les Bergeres Heureux by Davenport and Miss Brett. IV: Two Pierrots by Davenport and Olbeldiston. V: Saraband and Minuet by Davenport and Miss Brett

Song: 1: A Teneri Afferti by Master Arne and Miss Jones. III: Rise Glory (with French Horns) by Miss Jones

15435
24 August 1734 @ Bartholomew Fair

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Fair Rosamond

Performance Comment: King Henry-Hale; Queen Eleanor-Mrs Forrester; Cardinal Aquinas-Winstone; Cardinal Columbus-Ridout; Sir Trusty-Hadley; Lord Sands-Richardson; Cupid-Master Arne; Rosamond-Mrs Elmy; Cleora-Mrs Hamilton .
Cast
Role: Sir Trusty Actor: Hadley

Afterpiece Title: The Impostor or The Biter Bit With the Comical Humours of Vizard the Biter Mixum the Vintner and his Drawer Balderdash

Dance: I: Two Punches by Tench and Janno. II: The Constant Lovers. End of Droll: Le Badinage Cbampetre. Tumbling by Mynheer Vanderhoff, Mons de Voltore, Mons de Broc, Mons Janno

Performance Comment: II: The Constant Lovers. End of Droll: Le Badinage Cbampetre. Tumbling by Mynheer Vanderhoff, Mons de Voltore, Mons de Broc, Mons Janno .

15436
07 September 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: The Scenes new. And the Theatre new painted, new decorated, &c. 6 P.M

Performances

Mainpiece Title: 7 Love For Love

Performance Comment: Ben-Miller; Tattle-Cibber; Foresight-Johnson; Sir Sampson-Harper; Valentine-Milward; Scandal-W. Mills; Jeremy-Oates; Trapland-Griffin; Mrs Frail-Mrs Butler; Mrs Foresight-Miss Hollyday; Nurse-Mrs Willis; Prue-Mrs Clive; Angelica-Mrs Thurmond, the first time of her performance on that stage these three years .
Cast
Role: Sir Sampson Actor: Harper
Role: Angelica Actor: Mrs Thurmond, the first time of her performance on that stage these three years

Dance: By Nivelon, Essex, Pelling, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Mrs Walter, Miss Mann, particularly The Black and White Joke and Revellers

15437
14 September 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late J. Addison, Esq

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Cato

Afterpiece Title: The Devil to Pay or The Wives Metamorphosd

Performance Comment: Jobson-Harper; Nell-Mrs Clive; Sir John-Salway; Lady Loverule-Mrs Pritchard .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Salway
Related Works
Related Work: The Devil to Pay; or, The Wives Metamorphos'd Author(s): Theophilus Cibber

15438
19 September 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: By His Majesty's Command. Mainpiece: Written by Ben. Johnson. Admission: 5s., 3s., 2s., 1s. [Their Majesties, Duke, and Princesses present.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Alchymist

Performance Comment: Subtle-W. Mills; Face-Mills; Abel-Cibber; Sir Epicure-Harper; Ananias-Johnson; Tribulation-Griffin; Kastril-Miller; Dapper-Master Arne; Surly-Oates; Lovewit-Shepard; Doll Common-Mrs Charke; Dame Pliant-Mrs Shireburn; Neighbors-Winston, Wright, Jones, Leigh .
Cast
Role: Sir Epicure Actor: Harper

Afterpiece Title: A Burgo Master Trickd

Dance: I: The Black Joke. II: Revellers. III: Pierots. IV: Les Bergeries. By Poitier, Nivelon, Essex, Pelling, Chose, Davenport, Janno, Mrs Walter, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann, Miss Brett

15439
26 September 1734 @ Richmond

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Drummer Or The Haunted House

Performance Comment: Vellum-Hippisley; Sir George-Hale; Phantom-Wignell; Tinsel-Chapman; Butler-James; Coachman-Bullock; Gardener-Smith; Lady Trueman-Mrs Templer; Abigail-Mrs Martin .
Cast
Role: Sir George Actor: Hale

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Laguerre; Sir Thomas-Hippisley; Friendly-Aston; Dick-Hale; Old Hob-Hall; Puzzlepate-Smith; Flora-Miss Binks; Betty-Mrs Kilby; Hob's Mother-Mrs Martin .
Cast
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Hippisley
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Martin

Dance: Hippisley's Drunken Man

15440
08 October 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Taken from Plautus and Moliere by Mr Fielding. Afterpiece: Taken from the French of Moliere

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Miser

Afterpiece Title: The Mock Doctor

Performance Comment: Doctor-Cibber; Dorcas-Mrs Clive; Sir Jasper-Shepard; Leander-Salway; Davy-Mechlin; Harry-Winstone; James-Turbutt; Charlotte-Miss Mann .
Cast
Role: Sir Jasper Actor: Shepard

Dance: I: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. III: Pierrots by Nivelon and Poitier. V: Les Bergeries by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Chose, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Brett

15441
13 November 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fond Husband Or The Plotting Sisters

Performance Comment: Rashly-Giffard; Peregrine Bubble-Penkethman; Ranger-Richardson; Old Fumble-Norris; Sir Roger-Lyon; Sneak-Wetherilt; Spatterdash-Martin; Cordelia-Mrs Hamilton; Governess-Mrs Wetherilt; Betty-Miss Tollett; Emilia-Mrs Giffard; Maria-Mrs Roberts .
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Lyon
Role: Sneak Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Governess Actor: Mrs Wetherilt

Afterpiece Title: The Necromancer

15442
19 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Albion Queens

Cast
Role: Queen Mary Actor: Mrs Horton, the first time of her appearing on that stage

Afterpiece Title: Flora

Performance Comment: Hob-Russel, the first time of his appearing on this stage; Sir Thomas-Hippisley; Friendly-Stoppelaer; Dick-Wignell; Old Hob-Mullart; Hob's Mother-Mrs Martin; Betty-Mrs Kilby; Flora-Miss Norsa .
Cast
Role: Hob Actor: Russel, the first time of his appearing on this stage
Role: Sir Thomas Actor: Hippisley
Role: Hob's Mother Actor: Mrs Martin

Dance: Tambourine by Glover and Miss Rogers. Richmond Maggot by Le Sac and Miss Rogers

15443
21 November 1734 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Double Gallant

Performance Comment: Lady Dainty-Mrs Horton; Sir Solomon-Hippisley; Clerimont-Walker; Atall-Chapman; Careless-A. Hallam; Bolus-Morgan; Rhubarb-Neale; Wilful-Mullart; Strut-Wignell; Finder-James; Supple-Clarke; Lady Sadlife-Mrs Bullock; Clarinda-Mrs Stevens; Sylvia-Miss Norsa; Wishwell-Mrs Mullart; Situp-Mrs Kilby .
Cast
Role: Sir Solomon Actor: Hippisley

Dance: By Lally and Mlle Salle, particularly Les Bergeries and La Tambourine

15444
02 December 1734 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Country Lasses Or The Custom Of The Manor

Performance Comment: Heartwell-Delane; Modely-Giffard; Freehold-Hulett; Sir John-Penkethman; Lurcher-Bardin; Carbuncle-Lyon; Shacklefigure-Norris; Doublejugg-Rosco; Vulture-Wetherilt; Sneak-Woodward; Longbottom-Martin; Flora-Mrs Giffard; Aura-Mrs Roberts .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Penkethman
Role: Vulture Actor: Wetherilt

Afterpiece Title: The Lottery

Performance Comment: Chloe-Mrs Roberts; Lovemore-Miss Jones; Stocks-Lyon; Jack Stocks-Wetherilt .
Cast
Role: Jack Stocks Actor: Wetherilt

Dance: A new Scot's Dance by Haughton, Mrs Bullock, Vallois, Mrs Woodward, Tench, Miss Sandham

15445
13 December 1734 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. [For an essay on the state of the drama, see Prompter, 13 Dec]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Tender Husband

Cast
Role: Sir Harry Actor: Harper

Afterpiece Title: Merlin

Related Works
Related Work: Merlin; or, The Devil of Stone-Henge Author(s): Lewis Theobald

15446
06 January 1735 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Fond Husband

Performance Comment: Fond Husband-Chapman; Rashly-A. Hallam; Ranger-Bridgwater; Fumble-Hippisley; Sir Roger-Mullart; Sneak-Neale; Emilia-Mrs Bullock; Maria-Mrs Hallam; Cordelia-Miss Bincks; Betty-Mrs Stevens .
Cast
Role: Sir Roger Actor: Mullart

Afterpiece Title: The Rape of Proserpine

Cast
Role: Colombine Actor: Mlle Quinault, the first time of her appearance on this stage
Related Works
Related Work: The Rape of Proserpine: With The Birth and Adventures of Harlequin Author(s): Lewis Theobald

15447
08 January 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Bold Stroke For A Wife

Performance Comment: Fainwell-Huddy; Sir Philip-Bardin; Obadiah-Penkethman; Periwinkle-Lyon; Tradelove-Jenkins; Freeman-Havard; Sackbut-Wetherilt; Simon-Hamilton; Ann Lovely-Mrs Hamilton; Mrs Prim-Mrs Wetherilt; Betty-Mrs Woodward .
Cast
Role: Sir Philip Actor: Bardin
Role: Sackbut Actor: Wetherilt
Role: Mrs Prim Actor: Mrs Wetherilt

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

Dance: As17341231

15448
13 January 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: At the particular Desire of several Persons of Distinction

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Performance Comment: Bevil Jr-Delane; Sealand-Hulett; Sir John-Huddy; Myrtle-Rosco; Cimberton-Penkethman; Humphrey-Lyon; Daniel-Hamilton; Indiana-Mrs Giffard; Phillis-Mrs Roberts; Mrs Sealand-Mrs Monlass; Isabella-Mrs Haughton; Lucinda-Mrs Hamilton; Tom-Giffard .
Cast
Role: Sir John Actor: Huddy

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

Dance: Scot's Dance by Haughton, Mrs Bullock, Vallois, Mrs Woodward, Tench, Miss Sandham

15449
17 January 1735 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: At the Desire of several Persons of Quality. Mainpiece: Written by the late Sir Richard Steele. At Common Prices

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Conscious Lovers

Cast
Role: Sir John Bevil Actor: Mills

Afterpiece Title: An Old Man Taught Wisdom

Dance: I: English Maggot by Villeneuve and Mrs Walter. II: Black Joak by Nivelon and Miss Mann. III: Drunken Peasant by Le Brun. IV: Pierrots by Lalauze and Nivelon. V: Revellers by Essex, Mrs Walter, Pelling, Davenport, Mrs Pelling, Miss Mann

15450
20 January 1735 @ Goodman's Fields

Event Comment: By particular Desire

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Careless Husband

Performance Comment: Morelove-W. Giffard; Sir Charles-Giffard; Foppington-Wetherilt; Lady Easy-Mrs Roberts; Lady Betty-Mrs Giffard; Lady Graveairs-MrsHaughton; Edging-Mrs Hamilton .
Cast
Role: Sir Charles Actor: Giffard
Role: Foppington Actor: Wetherilt

Afterpiece Title: The Chymical Counterfeits

Dance: As17350106