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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1836-1837

• First Performance of Sep 1836

• First Performance of Oct 1836

• First Performance of Nov 1836

• First Performance of Dec 1836

• First Performance of Jan 1837

• First Performance of Feb 1837

• First Performance of Mar 1837

• First Performance of Apr 1837

• First Performance of May 1837

• First Performance of Jul 1837

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

Novelty was the order of the day during the Adelphi's 1836-37 season under the management of Frederick Yates. The first of the season's 40 plays opened on 29 September 1836, and was entitled Novelty. It featured the popular comedian John Reeve. Described as "little more than a framework for his American adventures," the play by William Leman Rede was a vehicle for Reeve's return from his U. S. tour (DNB, Vol. XVI, p. 853). Two of the Adelphi audience's favorite plays were revived on the opening bill, John Buckstone's The Wreck Ashore and The Christening, and the manager's wife, Elizabeth Yates, addressed the audience at top of the bill. Assisting in the production of the novelties and other shows were musical director William H. Callcott, costumers Mr. Godbee and Miss E. Rayner, and scenic designers Pitt and Gladstane. Adelphi stage manager, actor, and playwright, Edward Stirling wrote in his memoirs, Old Drury Lane, that "in 1836, Yates collected a company seldom if ever surpassed for talent" (I, p. 89-90). Within two weeks of opening night, the Athenæum's critic observed, "The old audience of this theatre seem to have returned with the old management and old favourites" (15 October 1836, p. 740).

The most significant novelty to appear at the Adelphi during the 1836- 37 season was the American blackface comedian Thomas D. Rice, whose delineation of "Jim Crow," the black coachman he observed in Cincinnati in the early '30's, had won him fame throughout the United States. (See Nevin, "Stephen C. Foster and Negro Minstrelsy," p. 610). His Adelphi debut occurred on 7 November 1836, in Rede's A Flight To America. He remained at the theatre for a total of twenty-one weeks, "then considered something extraordinary," according to Blanchard's "History of the Adelphi" (Era Almanac, 1877, p. 5.), The management devised several vehicles for Jim Crow including The Peacock and The Crow and The Virginian Mummy. Rede even provided a role for Rice in his adaptation of Dickens', Pickwick Papers that opened at the end of the season. The 31 January 1837, edition of the Theatrical Observer reported that Yates paid Rice 40 pounds a week while Blanchard claims that he cleared 1,100 pounds during his first season at the Adelphi ("History" p. 5).

Rice's impersonation of the crippled black man who sang, "Eb'ry time I weel about, I jump Jim Crow" was hailed by the Times of London as "a source of profit to the management and amusement to the public," one which would be impossible to imitate (8 November 1836). A "Jim Crow" craze swept through London. Stirling remembered, "Organs, street singers, concerts, were all 'jump Jim Crow mad'" over the latest Adelphi novelty (Old Drury Lane, I, p. 92). The Flight to America ran for 68 performances.

On 24 January 1837, the Times proclaimed, "Novelty is the great attraction at this house." Currently Yates was showcasing the "Real Bedouin Arabs," a troupe of tumblers who were described as "the most active and elegant tumblers that ever exhibited before an English audience." In his March 11, 1837, review of Hassan Pasha, the tumblers' dramatic vehicle, Charles Rice called their performance "the most astonishing thing of the kind I have ever seen" and reported that they were greeted with "four tremendous rounds of applause" (London Theatres in the 1830's, p. 30). Once again, Yates scored a hit with a novelty.

Among the "standard" fare offered by the Adelphi this season were several revivals, including Buckstone's Victorine, Fitzball's The Flying Dutchman, and Henry Holl's Grace Huntley. One premier, The Doom of Marana by Buckstone, was only moderately successful, being dismissed by the Athenæum as "little better than sheer nonsense" (15 October 1836, 740). The reviewer commented that the Adelphi audience would not notice the weaknesses, however, because Buckstone and Yates knew their audiences tastes. He wrote: "the author, who knows his audience quite as well as the manager, drowns their reflection in a flood of laughter, while the manager blinds their eyes with the brilliancy of his scenic display" Another Buckstone script, The Duchess de la Vaubaliere, ran for forty-nine performances and was praised for its "excellent scenic effects" and "exciting incidents" (Theatrical Observer, 4 January 1837).

Because of an extension of the theatre's license by the Lord Chamberlain, the management was permitted to continue its season beyond the Easter holidays. (See Nicholson, The Struggle for a Free Stage in London, pp. 367-368.) During these final weeks, the Adelphi produced its second play based upon the writings of London's most popular author, Charles Dickens. The Peregrinations of Pickwick by Rede opened on April 2, 1837, after only eight volumes of The Pickwick Papers had been published and with only six days preparation (Theatrical Observer, 4 April 1837). Although critics noted that the opening performance was "rather imperfectly done" (Observer) and needed to "be shortened by at least one third" (Times, 4 April 1837), both agreed that it was a successful dramatization of Boz's stories. F. Dubrey Fawcett writes in Dickens on Stage that Dickens felt "wrath and dismay" over the production (p. 45). Despite Boz's negative reaction, the production ran through the end of the season.

The Adelphi closed on Thursday, 4 May after 185 performances, including benefits for Elizabeth Yates and John Reeve. Frederick Yates reported in his farewell address that his novelties had given the theatre a "very profitable season" and that previous engagements "compelled us to close a fortnight earlier than by law we are allowed to" (quoted in Theatrical Observer, 8 May 1837). The principal members of the company moved on to the Surrey Theatre for the three weeks and afterwards played in Liverpool (Theatrical Observer, 24 April 1837).

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Daily Calendar For 1836-1837

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; includes tableaux from currently popular pieces
AU: [William L. Rede]

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, next 30 Sep 1836

Genre (extravaganza) entirely original and local piece de circonstance

First Night Cast

Invention (son of Necessity): Miss Shaw; Puff (his man of business, artist in chalk): [John B.] Buckstone; Memory (gentleman of the old school): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates; Mr. S[tephen] Smith: S[tephen] Smith; Gentleman from America: John Reeve; Chief of Bedouin Arabs: [Frederick H.] Yates; Bedouin Arabs: Brown, King, Gibson; Ion (Greek gentleman): John Reeve; The Giraffe: O. Smith; Novelty (daughter of Invention): Miss Daly characters in tableau of Wreck Ashore Magog: John Reeve; Starling: [John B.] Buckstone characters in Elephant of Siam tableau: Brown, King, Gibson; character in Flying Dutchman tableau: O. Smith; character in Victorine tableau: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; characters in Lurline tableau: Miss Lane, Miss [Leone] Griffiths, Miss Faulkner; character in Robert the Devil tableau: [Frederick H.] Yates; character in Red Rover tableau: [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Invention: Miss Shaw Puff: John B. Buckstone Memory: James P. Wilkinson Mr. Yates: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stephen Smith: Stephen    Smith Gentleman from America: John    Reeve Chief of Bedouin Arabs:    Frederick H. Yates Bedouin Arabs:    Brown    King    Gibson Ion: John Reeve The Giraffe: O. Smith Novelty: Miss Daly Magog: John Reeve Starling: John B. Buckstone

characters in Elephant of Siam    tableau:    Brown    King    Gibson character in Flying Dutchman    tableau: O. Smith character in Victorine    tableau: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates characters in Lurline tableau:    Miss Lane    Miss Leone Griffiths    Miss Faulkner character in Robert the Devil    tableau: Frederick H. Yates character in Red Rover    tableau: Frederick H. Yates

"Arrival of Novelty in her latest conveyance the Vauxhall balloon, accompanied by attendant nymphs," "Arrival of the Bedouin Arabs," "Arrival of the Greek Ion," "Memory's budget Adelphi tableau"

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, next 30 Sep 1836

Genre (farce) favourite drama, domestic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Miles Bertram (squire of Moatley): Lyon; Walter Bernard (young farmer): [Henry?] Hemming; Grampus (smuggler): O. Smith; Marmaduke Magog (parish constable): John Reeve; Jemmy Starling (farmer's boy): [John B.] Buckstone; Alice: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Bella: Miss Daly; William: Upsdell; Andrew Phipps: [John] Sanders; lieutenant of the press gang: Gifford; Blackadder: S[tephen] Smith; pirates, villagers: Brown, King, Gibson, George, Price, Nye; Dame Bernard: Mrs. Daly; Mrs. Starling: Miss Harvey; Lucy: Mrs. Naylor

Cast Comment Mrs. Starling entered as "Mrs. Startling" on the bill. As in last season, Miss Daly's name is sometimes preceded by a MS. initial "E."

Reference Cast

Miles Bertram: Lyon Walter Bernard: Henry? Hemming Grampus: O. Smith Marmaduke Magog: John Reeve Jemmy Starling: John B.    Buckstone Alice: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Bella: Miss Daly William: Upsdell Andrew Phipps: John Sanders lieutenant of the press gang:    Gifford

Blackadder: Stephen Smith pirates, villagers:    Brown    King    Gibson    George    Price    Nye Dame Bernard: Mrs. Daly Mrs. Starling: Miss Harvey Lucy: Mrs. Naylor

reviewed in Charles Rice, London Theatre in the 1830's, March 11, 1837

3) The Christening (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, next 30 Sep 1836

Genre (farce) comic burletta

First Night Cast

[Mr. Hopkins] Twiddy: [John B.] Buckstone; Gaum: [James P.] Wilkinson; Wharton: [William] Cullenford; Mrs. Dolby Lovechild: Mrs. Coleman

Reference Cast

Mr. Hopkins Twiddy: John B.    Buckstone Gaum: James P. Wilkinson

Wharton: William Cullenford Mrs. Dolby Lovechild: Mrs.    Coleman

General Non-Title Information

"Open for the winter season under the sole management of Mr. Reeve and Mrs. Yates"; "Previous to the extravaganza, Mrs. Yates will have the honour of addressing the audience" (bill)

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 29 Sep 1836, next 1 Oct 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 29 Sep 1836, next 1 Oct 1836

3) The Christening (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 29 Sep 1836, next 1 Oct 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 30 Sep 1836, next 3 Oct 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 30 Sep 1836, next 3 Oct 1836

3) The Christening (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 30 Sep 1836, next 10 Nov 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 1 Oct 1836, next 4 Oct 1836

Cast truncated in the source

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Based on La Chute D'Un Ange by Dumas
AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, next 4 Oct 1836

Genre (romantic drama) new romantic burletta, new romantic drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Don Leon of Marana: Lyon; Manuel (his brother): [Edward] Stirling; Christoval: S[tephen] Smith; Ferdinand: Gifford; Joses: King; Don Sandoval: [Henry?] Hemming; Fadrique: Price; Henaiquez: Young; Pedro: Giffin; Gill Pedrosa (scullion): [John B.] Buckstone; Jerome (monk): [William] Cullenford; Hassan: Gibson; Gomez: Brown; Spirit of Evil: O. Smith; Donna Inez: Mrs. Coleman; Teresina: Miss Mayoss; Paquita (her chambermaid): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling; Carolina: Mrs. Naylor; Vittoria: Miss Bradshaw; Dame Sancha: Mrs. Daly; Sister Ursula: Miss Harvey; Spirit of Good and Sister Agnes: Miss Daly; Sister Spirit: Miss Shaw

Reference Cast

Don Leon of Marana: Lyon Manuel: Edward Stirling Christoval: Stephen Smith Ferdinand: Gifford Joses: King Don Sandoval: Henry? Hemming Fadrique: Price Henaiquez: Young Pedro: Giffin Gill Pedrosa: John B. Buckstone Jerome: William Cullenford Hassan: Gibson

Gomez: Upsdell Spirit of Evil: O. Smith Donna Inez: Mrs. Coleman Teresina: Miss Mayoss Paquita: Mrs. Edward Stirling Carolina: Mrs. Naylor Vittoria: Miss Bradshaw Dame Sancha: Mrs. Daly Sister Ursula: Miss Harvey Spirit of Good and Sister Agnes:    Miss Daly Sister Spirit: Miss Shaw

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

"the deed of blood--and liberty obtained by the Spirit of Evil"; "abduction of Teresina and tableau vivant"; "fall of Leon of Marana! 'Vengeance!' 'Pity' 'Justice'"

1. gallery and banquetting room; 2. Villa Mayor; 3. chamber in the chateau; 4. posada at Madrid; 5. Gil Pedrosa's lodging; 6. cell of the Convent of St. Rosalie; 7. antique cemetery, the tombs of the destroyed

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 1 Oct 1836, next 4 Oct 1836

Cast truncated in the source

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 3 Oct 1836, next 5 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 3 Oct 1836, next 5 Oct 1836

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1836)

BUT Gomez: Brown

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 3 Oct 1836, next 5 Oct 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 4 Oct 1836, next 6 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 4 Oct 1836, next 6 Oct 1836

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1836)

BUT Gomez: Brown

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 4 Oct 1836, next 6 Oct 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 5 Oct 1836, next 7 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (4)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 5 Oct 1836, next 7 Oct 1836

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1836)

BUT Gomez: Brown

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 5 Oct 1836, next 7 Oct 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 6 Oct 1836, next 8 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (5)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 6 Oct 1836, next 8 Oct 1836

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1836)

BUT Gomez: Brown

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 6 Oct 1836, next 8 Oct 1836

1) Novelty; or, New Scenes and Old Faces (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 7 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (6)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 7 Oct 1836, next 10 Oct 1836

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1836)

BUT Gomez: Brown

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 7 Oct 1836, next 7 Nov 1836

1) Catching an Heiress (1)

Title Comment 1st time this theatre
AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, next 11 Oct 1836

Genre (farce) comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Captain Poodle (cavalry officer): [Henry?] Hemming; Captain Killingly (his friend and comrade): [Frederick H.] Yates; Mr. Gayton (elderly gentleman): [William] Cullenford; Tom Twig (ostler): John Reeve; Baron Sourercreutzen (Yarman minstrel): John Reeve; Stubbs (facetious gentleman): [John] Sanders; Testy: King; Simpkin: Brown; Smith: Gibson; Caroline Gayton (a supposed heiress): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Mr. Fip Gayton (an exquisite exclusive): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Sally Giggle (Miss Gayton's maid): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling; Jessamy (Mr. Fip's tiger): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Reference Cast

Captain Poodle: Henry? Hemming Captain Killingly: Frederick H.    Yates Mr. Gayton: William Cullenford Tom Twig: John Reeve Baron Sourercreutzen: John    Reeve Stubbs: John Sanders Testy: King

Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Sally Giggle: Mrs. Edward    Stirling Jessamy: Mrs. Edward Stirling

"The Staty Fair", John Reeve; popular medley: John Reeve

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (7)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 8 Oct 1836, next 11 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (1)

AU: [John Reeve]

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, next 11 Oct 1836

Genre (operatic farce) highly popular interlude

First Night Cast

Old Coupleton: [William] Cullenford; John: Upsdell; Sophy Coupleton: Miss Mayoss; Harry Alias: John Reeve; Sir Peter Teazle: John Reeve; Sam Nabs: John Reeve; Doctor Endall: John Reeve; an actor: John Reeve

Reference Cast

Old Coupleton: William    Cullenford John: Upsdell Sophy Coupleton: Miss Mayoss Harry Alias: John Reeve

Sir Peter Teazle: John Reeve Sam Nabs: John Reeve Doctor Endall: John Reeve an actor: John Reeve

mock bravura: "First Vid de Grace Extraordinaire", John Reeve

imitations: John Reeve

4) The Mummy (1)

AU: [William B. Bernard]

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, next 11 Oct 1836

Genre (operatic farce) burletta

First Night Cast

Captain Canter: [Henry?] Hemming; Mandragon: [William] Cullenford; Toby Tramp: John Reeve

Reference Cast

Captain Canter: Henry? Hemming Mandragon: William Cullenford

Toby Tramp: John Reeve

1) Catching an Heiress (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 10 Oct 1836, next 12 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (8)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 10 Oct 1836, next 12 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 10 Oct 1836, next 12 Oct 1836

4) The Mummy (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 10 Oct 1836, next 12 Oct 1836

1) Catching an Heiress (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 11 Oct 1836, next 13 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (9)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 11 Oct 1836, next 13 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 11 Oct 1836, next 13 Oct 1836

4) The Mummy (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 11 Oct 1836, next 13 Oct 1836

1) Catching an Heiress (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 12 Oct 1836, next 14 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (10)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 12 Oct 1836, next 14 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 12 Oct 1836, next 14 Oct 1836

4) The Mummy (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 12 Oct 1836, next 14 Oct 1836

1) Catching an Heiress (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 13 Oct 1836, next 15 Oct 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (11)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 13 Oct 1836, next 15 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 13 Oct 1836, next 15 Oct 1836

4) The Mummy (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 13 Oct 1836, next 15 Oct 1836

1) Catching an Heiress (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 14 Oct 1836, next 7 Nov 1836

2) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (12)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 14 Oct 1836, next 17 Oct 1836

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 14 Oct 1836, next 2 May 1837

4) The Mummy (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 14 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [John F. Smith], COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, next 18 Oct 1836

Genre (melodrama) new burletta in 3 acts, entirely new historical drama of interest; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Spectator: O. Smith; Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford; Augustus de Coverley (his nephew): [Frederick H.] Yates; Henry de Coverley (his nephew): [Henry?] Hemming; Will Wimble: [Edward] Stirling; Crabtree: King; Farmer Blake: Young; William: Gibson; Will Harper: S[tephen] Smith; Old Miles: [John] Sanders; 1st Gypsy: Brown; Philip: Upsdell; constable: Gifford; countryman: Giffin; servants: [H. B.] Roberts, Jones; Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Rachel Crabtree: Miss Shaw; Anne (a Gypsy): Miss Mayoss; Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Daly; White Moll: John Reeve; Gypsy boy: Miss Brunton; Gypsies: Miss Harvey, Miss Forsyth, Miss Faulkner

Reference Cast

Spectator: O. Smith Sir Roger de Coverley: William    Cullenford Augustus de Coverley: Frederick    H. Yates Henry de Coverley: Henry?    Hemming Will Wimble: Edward Stirling Crabtree: King Farmer Blake: Young William: Gibson Will Harper: Stephen Smith Old Miles: John Sanders 1st Gypsy: Brown Philip: Upsdell

constable: Gifford countryman: Giffin servants:    H. B. Roberts    Jones Helen: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Rachel Crabtree: Miss Shaw Anne: Miss Mayoss Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Daly White Moll: John Reeve Gypsy boy: Miss Brunton Gypsies:    Miss Harvey    Miss Forsyth    Miss Faulkner

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

dances of Sir Roger de Coverley; "Cushion Dance"

1. library in De Coverley Manor House; 2. home view, forest, and chace at sunset; 3. picture gallery; 4. village alehouse; 5. ball room with dais and supper; 6. corridor; 7. country churchyard; 8. exterior of rectory; 9. ruined abbey by moonlight; 10. hall conducting to sleeping chamber country churchyard embodying the celebrated picture of Sir Roger going to church accompanied by the Spectator

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (1)

AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, next 18 Oct 1836

Genre (farce) comic burletta

First Night Cast

Lord Totterly: [James P.] Wilkinson; Hon. Frank Flammer: [Henry?] Hemming; Charles Danvers: S[tephen] Smith; Bill Downey: John Reeve; James Miller: [John B.] Buckstone; Louisa Bloomfield: Miss Shaw; Mary Chintz: Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Reference Cast

Lord Totterly: James P.    Wilkinson Hon. Frank Flammer: Henry?    Hemming Charles Danvers: Stephen Smith

Bill Downey: John Reeve James Miller: John B. Buckstone Louisa Bloomfield: Miss Shaw Mary Chintz: Mrs. Edward    Stirling

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (13)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 15 Oct 1836, next 18 Oct 1836

Cast truncated in the source

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (2)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 17 Oct 1836, next 19 Oct 1836

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (2)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 17 Oct 1836, next 19 Oct 1836

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (14)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 17 Oct 1836, next 19 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (3)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 18 Oct 1836, next 20 Oct 1836

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (3)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 18 Oct 1836, next 20 Oct 1836

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (15)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 18 Oct 1836, next 20 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (4)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 19 Oct 1836, next 21 Oct 1836

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (4)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 19 Oct 1836, next 21 Oct 1836

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (16)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 19 Oct 1836, next 21 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (5)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 20 Oct 1836, next 22 Oct 1836

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (5)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 20 Oct 1836, next 22 Oct 1836

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (17)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 20 Oct 1836, next 22 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (6)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 21 Oct 1836, next 24 Oct 1836

2) The Unfinished Gentleman (6)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 21 Oct 1836, next 21 Nov 1836

3) The Doom of Marana; or, The Spirit of Good and Evil (18)

Performances first 3 Oct 1836, previous 21 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (7)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 22 Oct 1836, next 25 Oct 1836

Cast truncated in the source

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, next 25 Oct 1836

Genre (drama) admired burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Eugene Le Marc (lancer): Lyon; Scipio (an Italian, his comrade): O. Smith; Andrew (Savoyard): [John B.] Buckstone; Michel: [William] Cullenford; Phillipe: Young; Savoyards: Price, Gifford, Younger, Giffin, Brown, King, Gibson, Miss Forsyth, Miss Faulkner, Miss Harvey, Miss Shield, Mrs. Naylor, Miss [Leone] Griffiths, Miss Lane; Isabelle, Savoyard girl: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Sophie (her cousin): Miss Daly; Gen. Le Marc: Lyon; Scipio, charbonniere: O. Smith; Coquin: [John] Sanders; Espinoir: S[tephen] Smith; Apollo Bajazet (fine model): John Reeve; Andrew, sweep: [John B.] Buckstone; Madame Le Marc: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Marie: Mrs. Naylor; Cecile: Miss Harvey; servant: Upsdell; Monsieur Le Marc (traveller): Lyon; Scipio, brigand: O. Smith; Vincent (Isabelle's son): Miss Shaw; Apollo (itinerant image man): John Reeve; Andrew, farmer: [John B.] Buckstone; Petit Matthieu: Master Burton; Madame Isabelle: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Madame Andrew: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Eugene Le Marc: Lyon Scipio: O. Smith Andrew: John B. Buckstone Michel: William Cullenford Phillipe: Young Savoyards:    Price    Gifford    Younger    Giffin    Brown    King    Gibson    Miss Forsyth    Miss Faulkner    Miss Harvey    Miss Shield    Mrs. Naylor    Miss Leone Griffiths    Miss Lane Isabelle, Savoyard girl: Mrs.    Frederick H. Yates Sophie: Miss Daly

Gen. Le Marc: Lyon Scipio, charbonniere: O. Smith Coquin: John Sanders Espinoir: Stephen Smith Apollo Bajazet: John Reeve Andrew, sweep: John B.    Buckstone Madame Le Marc: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Marie: Mrs. Naylor Cecile: Miss Harvey servant: Upsdell Monsieur Le Marc: Lyon Scipio, brigand: O. Smith Vincent: Miss Shaw Apollo: John Reeve Andrew, farmer: John B.    Buckstone Petit Matthieu: Master Burton Madame Isabelle: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Madame Andrew: Miss Daly

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

I [1794] I,i the Piedmontese Alps; II[1802] II,i boudoir of Madame Le Marc; II,ii a street in Paris; II,iii an artist's studio; II,iv salon in the house of the general; III [1815] III,i interior of a Savoyard cottage; III,ii [moonlight] a passage of the Alps

3) Cupid (1)

AU: [John G. Millingen]

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, next 25 Oct 1836

Genre (farce) burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Vulcan Smith: O. Smith; Master Smith (alias Cupid): John Reeve; Corporal Marsden: S[tephen] Smith; Mr. Slykey: [John] Sanders; Mrs. Vulcan Smith (alias Venus): Miss Daly; Slykey (or Psyche): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Reference Cast

Mr. Vulcan Smith: O. Smith Master Smith: John Reeve Corporal Marsden: Stephen Smith

Mr. Slykey: John Sanders Mrs. Vulcan Smith: Miss Daly Slykey: Mrs. Edward Stirling

grand ballet travesty: King, Brown, Gibson, Miss Lane, Miss [Leone] Griffiths, Mrs. Naylor

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (8)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 24 Oct 1836, next 26 Oct 1836

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (2)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 24 Oct 1836, next 26 Oct 1836

3) Cupid (2)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 24 Oct 1836, next 26 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (9)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 25 Oct 1836, next 27 Oct 1836

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (3)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 25 Oct 1836, next 27 Oct 1836

3) Cupid (3)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 25 Oct 1836, next 27 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (10)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 26 Oct 1836, next 28 Oct 1836

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (4)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 26 Oct 1836, next 28 Oct 1836

3) Cupid (4)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 26 Oct 1836, next 28 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (11)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 27 Oct 1836, next 29 Oct 1836

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (5)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 27 Oct 1836, next 29 Oct 1836

3) Cupid (5)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 27 Oct 1836, next 29 Oct 1836

1) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (12)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 28 Oct 1836, next 31 Oct 1836

2) Isabelle; or, Woman's Life (6)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 28 Oct 1836

3) Cupid (6)

Performances first 24 Oct 1836, previous 28 Oct 1836

1) Rosine; or, Am I a Princess? (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, next 1 Nov 1836

Genre (burletta) new burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Prince Christian: [Henry?] Hemming; Margrave of Gothenberg: John Reeve; Freytag (sargeant of police): [James P.] Wilkinson; Herman (physician to the court): [William] Cullenford; chamberlain: S[tephen] Smith; bailiff: [John] Sanders; guards, gentleman ushers: Price, Gifford, Giffin, Young; Grand Duchess Wilhelmina: Mrs. Coleman; Mrs. Muller (lady-in-waiting): Miss Mayoss; Rosine: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Agatha (lace worker): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling; Mrs. Werner: Mrs. Daly; ladies-in-waiting: Miss Shaw, Miss Forsyth, Miss Faulkner, Miss A. Conway

Reference Cast

Prince Christian: Henry?    Hemming Margrave of Gothenberg: John    Reeve Freytag: James P. Wilkinson Herman: William Cullenford chamberlain: Stephen Smith bailiff: John Sanders guards, gentleman ushers:    Price    Gifford    Giffin

Young Grand Duchess Wilhelmina: Mrs.    Coleman Mrs. Muller: Miss Mayoss Rosine: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Agatha: Mrs. Edward Stirling Mrs. Werner: Mrs. Daly ladies-in-waiting:    Miss Shaw    Miss Forsyth    Miss Faulkner    Miss A. Conway

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (13)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 29 Oct 1836, next 1 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (1)

AU: [Edward Fitzball], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, next 1 Nov 1836

Genre (melodrama) original nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Captain Peppercoal (formerly captain of a trade ship): [William] Cullenford; Lieut. Mowdrey: [Henry?] Hemming; Tom Willis: S[tephen] Smith; Mynheer Von Swigs: [John] Sanders; Smutta: King; Peter Von Bummel (cockney Dutchman and dabbler in law): John Reeve; Toby Varnish (his friend): [John B.] Buckstone; Vanderdecken (captain of The Flying Dutchman): O. Smith; Rockalda (evil spirit of the deep): Young; sailors, slaves, spirits of the deep: [Unlisted]; Lestelle Vanhelm: Miss Daly; Lucy: Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Reference Cast

Captain Peppercoal: William    Cullenford Lieut. Mowdrey: Henry? Hemming Tom Willis: Stephen Smith Mynheer Von Swigs: John Sanders Smutta: King Peter Von Bummel: John Reeve

Toby Varnish: John B. Buckstone Vanderdecken: O. Smith Rockalda: Young sailors, slaves, spirits of the    deep: Unlisted Lestelle Vanhelm: Miss Daly Lucy: Mrs. Edward Stirling

approach of the phantom ship; the vanishing of Vanderdecken and Lestelle; rising of the sea mist, the stage enveloped in darkness, the phantom ship in full sail, inundation of the Devil's Cave

1. Rockalda's cavern; 2. oak chamber in fortress formerly belonging to Vanderdecken; 3. deck of the Enterprise; 4. sunset at sea; 5. sea view off the cape; 6. haunted chamber in the fortress; 7. rocky pass on the sea shore; 8. romantic view near Cape Town; 9. fortress by moonlight

1) Rosine; or, Am I a Princess? (2)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 31 Oct 1836

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (14)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 31 Oct 1836, next 2 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (2)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 31 Oct 1836, next 2 Nov 1836

1) Grace Huntley (1)

AU: [Henry Holl]

Performances first 2 Nov 1836, next 3 Nov 1836

Genre (melodrama) favourite domestic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Joseph Huntley: Lyon; William (his son): Miss Burton; Abel Darnley: [William] Cullenford; Simon Mealbag (baker's apprentice): John Reeve; Sandy Smith: O. Smith; Tibby Cracko (justice's black footman): [John B.] Buckstone; Squire Lambert: Gibson; Justice: S[tephen] Smith; officer: Young; James: Brown; Giles: [John] Sanders; servant: Upsdell; villagers: Price, Giffin, Gifford; Grace Darnley: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Peggy: Mrs. Naylor; Alice Green: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Joseph Huntley: Lyon William: Miss Burton Abel Darnley: William    Cullenford Simon Mealbag: John Reeve Sandy Smith: O. Smith Tibby Cracko: John B. Buckstone Squire Lambert: Gibson Justice: Stephen Smith officer: Young James: Brown

Giles: John Sanders servant: Upsdell villagers:    Price    Giffin    Gifford Grace Darnley: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Peggy: Mrs. Naylor Alice Green: Miss Daly

there is a 12 year lapse between acts

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (15)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 1 Nov 1836, next 3 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (3)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 1 Nov 1836, next 3 Nov 1836

1) Grace Huntley (2)

Performances first 2 Nov 1836, previous 2 Nov 1836, next 4 Nov 1836

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (16)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 2 Nov 1836, next 4 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (4)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 2 Nov 1836, next 4 Nov 1836

1) Grace Huntley (3)

Performances first 2 Nov 1836, previous 3 Nov 1836, next 5 Nov 1836

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (17)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 3 Nov 1836, next 5 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (5)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 3 Nov 1836, next 5 Nov 1836

1) Grace Huntley (4)

Performances first 2 Nov 1836, previous 4 Nov 1836

2) Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (18)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 4 Nov 1836

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (6)

Performances first 31 Oct 1836, previous 4 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives subtitle as Twelve Hours in New York
AU: [William L. Rede], COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, next 8 Nov 1836

Genre (farce) new musical, characteristic, and ollapodrical extravaganza; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Benjamin Blinkasop, (gentleman who has suddenly acquired a fortune): John Reeve; Obadiah Hickory: [William] Cullenford; Slapup: [John] Sanders; Frederick Dalton: [Henry?] Hemming; Antoine Pirouette (dancing master): [Frederick H.] Yates; Major Mahawk: S[tephen] Smith; Juliette Labelle (danseuse, flying from her guardian): Miss Daly; Ellen Segrave (her friend): Miss Shaw; Billy Brown: Brown; Copper Charley: King; Jim Crow (nigger, ostler at the "One Tun"): [Thomas D.] Rice; Peterkin Pawks (Virginian settler): [John B.] Buckstone; Mrs. Marigold: Mrs. Daly; Sally Snow (quadroon, with a penchant for dancing and Jim Crow): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Cast Comment Cast taken from NN bill Nov 21, 1836

Reference Cast

Benjamin Blinkasop,: John Reeve Obadiah Hickory: William    Cullenford Slapup: John Sanders Frederick Dalton: Henry?    Hemming Antoine Pirouette: Frederick H.    Yates Major Mahawk: Stephen Smith Juliette Labelle: Miss Daly

Ellen Segrave: Miss Shaw Billy Brown: Brown Copper Charley: King Jim Crow: Thomas D. Rice Peterkin Pawks: John B.    Buckstone Mrs. Marigold: Mrs. Daly Sally Snow: Mrs. Edward    Stirling

Negro melody: "Jump Jim Crow" [Thomas D. Rice], [Thomas D.] Rice

grand black ball

I [England] I,i deck of an American packet; II [New York] II,i a view near New York; II,ii the quay of New York; II,iii a coffee room in New York; II,iv Peck Slip, Wall Street, New York Scenery taken from NN bill, Nov 21, 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 8 Oct 1836, next 8 Nov 1836

3) Catching an Heiress (7)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 15 Oct 1836, next 8 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (2)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 7 Nov 1836, next 9 Nov 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 7 Nov 1836, next 9 Nov 1836

3) Catching an Heiress (8)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 7 Nov 1836, next 9 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (3)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 8 Nov 1836, next 10 Nov 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 8 Nov 1836, next 10 Nov 1836

3) Catching an Heiress (9)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 8 Nov 1836, next 17 Apr 1837

1) A Flight to America (4)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 9 Nov 1836, next 11 Nov 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (13)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 9 Nov 1836, next 11 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 1 Oct 1836, next 11 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (5)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 10 Nov 1836, next 12 Nov 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (14)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 10 Nov 1836, next 12 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 10 Nov 1836, next 12 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (6)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 11 Nov 1836, next 14 Nov 1836

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (15)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 11 Nov 1836, next 6 Mar 1837

3) The Christening (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 11 Nov 1836, next 14 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (7)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 12 Nov 1836, next 15 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (1)

AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, next 15 Nov 1836

Genre (comedy) favourite burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Rosambert (rake): [Frederick H.] Yates; Chevalier de Florville (his pupil): [Henry?] Hemming; Marquis de Barres: John Reeve; Baron de Florville: [John] Dunn; Germain: [John] Sanders; valets, masqueraders: [Unlisted]; Marchioness de Barres: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Justine: Miss Shaw; Count de Lignolle: [William] Cullenford; Madame de Lignolle: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

Cast Comment Cast taken from NN bill May 2, 1837

Reference Cast

Rosambert: Frederick H. Yates Chevalier de Florville: Henry?    Hemming Marquis de Barres: John Reeve Baron de Florville: John Dunn Germain: John Sanders valets, masqueraders: Unlisted

Marchioness de Barres: Mrs.    Frederick H. Yates Justine: Miss Shaw Count de Lignolle: William    Cullenford Madame de Lignolle: Mrs. Laura    Honey

I,i anti-chamber to grand salon in the Hotel de Florville; I,ii boudoir de la Marquise; II,i conservatory of Madame de Lignolle; III,i domains and summer pavilion of the Baron scenery taken from NN bill May 2, 1837

3) The Christening (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 12 Nov 1836, next 15 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (8)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 14 Nov 1836, next 16 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (2)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 14 Nov 1836, next 16 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 14 Nov 1836, next 16 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (9)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 15 Nov 1836, next 17 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (3)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 15 Nov 1836, next 17 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 15 Nov 1836, next 17 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (10)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 16 Nov 1836, next 18 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (4)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 16 Nov 1836, next 18 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 16 Nov 1836, next 18 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (11)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 17 Nov 1836, next 19 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (5)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 17 Nov 1836, next 19 Nov 1836

3) The Christening (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 17 Nov 1836, next 19 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (12)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 18 Nov 1836, next 21 Nov 1836

2) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (6)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 18 Nov 1836, next 2 May 1837

3) The Christening (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 18 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (13)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 19 Nov 1836, next 22 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (1)

Title Comment "As first perf in 1828"--Times, but no plays with this title recorded before 1831
AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, next 22 Nov 1836

Genre (drama) favourite domestic burletta, domestic and highly popular drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Alexandre (roue, aged thirty-five--horse dealer, aged forty--escaped convict, aged sixty): [Frederick H.] Yates; Michael (journeyman upholsterer, aged twenty-one--foreman to an upholsterer, aged twenty-six--national guard captain, aged forty-six): [Henry?] Hemming; Victorine (embroideress, aged nineteen--Madame St. Victor, aged twenty-four, lodging house keeper, aged forty-four): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Elise (semptress, aged twenty--Mme. le Baronne Elise, aged twenty-five, vendor of oranges, aged forty-five): Miss Daly; Justine (femme de chambre to Mme. st. Victor): Miss Shaw; Mr. Bonassus (jeweller, aged thirty-five--widower, aged fifty-five): John Reeve; Blaise (Bonassus' man, aged twenty--Bonassus' valet, aged forty): Wright; Macaire (friend of Mons. de St. Alexandre): [John B.] Buckstone; Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Daly; Caesar Chanteloupe (Alexandre's companion): O. Smith; Bernard (silversmith): Price; Sophie: Miss Mayoss

Cast Comment Cast of Victorine entered in a more convenient form than that found in the source

Reference Cast

Alexandre: Frederick H. Yates Michael: Henry? Hemming Victorine: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Elise: Miss Daly Justine: Miss Shaw Mr. Bonassus: John Reeve

Blaise: Wright Macaire: John B. Buckstone Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Daly Caesar Chanteloupe: O. Smith Bernard: Price Sophie: Miss Mayoss

five year lapse supposed between Acts I and Ii, 20 year lapse between Acts II and III

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (7)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 22 Oct 1836, next 22 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (14)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 21 Nov 1836, next 23 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (2)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 21 Nov 1836, next 23 Nov 1836

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (8)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 21 Nov 1836, next 23 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (15)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 22 Nov 1836, next 24 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (3)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 22 Nov 1836, next 24 Nov 1836

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (9)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 22 Nov 1836, next 24 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (16)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 23 Nov 1836, next 25 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (4)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 23 Nov 1836, next 25 Nov 1836

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (10)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 23 Nov 1836, next 25 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (17)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 24 Nov 1836, next 26 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (5)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 24 Nov 1836, next 26 Nov 1836

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (11)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 24 Nov 1836, next 26 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (18)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 25 Nov 1836, next 28 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (6)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 25 Nov 1836, next 28 Nov 1836

3) The Unfinished Gentleman (12)

Performances first 17 Oct 1836, previous 25 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (19)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 26 Nov 1836, next 29 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (7)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 26 Nov 1836, next 29 Nov 1836

3) The Queer Subject (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, next 29 Nov 1836

Genre (farce) new burletta

First Night Cast

Doctor Bingo: [William] Cullenford; Charles Markham: [Edward] Stirling; Ned Snatch: [John] Sanders; Bill Mattock (The Queer Subject): John Reeve; Sammy Spectre: [James P.] Wilkinson; Tim Darkin: S[tephen] Smith; countrymen: Gibson, King; Julia: Miss Mayoss

Reference Cast

Doctor Bingo: William    Cullenford Charles Markham: Edward    Stirling Ned Snatch: John Sanders Bill Mattock: John Reeve Sammy Spectre: James P.

Wilkinson Tim Darkin: Stephen Smith countrymen:    Gibson    King Julia: Miss Mayoss

1) A Flight to America (20)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 28 Nov 1836, next 30 Nov 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (8)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 28 Nov 1836, next 30 Nov 1836

3) The Queer Subject (2)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 28 Nov 1836, next 30 Nov 1836

1) A Flight to America (21)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 29 Nov 1836, next 1 Dec 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (9)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 29 Nov 1836, next 1 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (3)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 29 Nov 1836, next 1 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (22)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 30 Nov 1836, next 2 Dec 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (10)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 30 Nov 1836, next 2 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (4)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 30 Nov 1836, next 2 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (23)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 1 Dec 1836, next 3 Dec 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (11)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 1 Dec 1836, next 3 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (5)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 1 Dec 1836, next 3 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (24)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 2 Dec 1836, next 5 Dec 1836

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (12)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 2 Dec 1836, next 1 May 1837

3) The Queer Subject (6)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 2 Dec 1836, next 5 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (25)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 3 Dec 1836, next 6 Dec 1836

Cast truncated in the source

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; SUBJ: French Russian campaign
AU: [William B. Bernard], COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, next 6 Dec 1836

Genre (romantic drama) entirely new romantic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

French General in chief: [Alexander E.] Gomersal; Colonel Savigney: [Henry?] Hemming; Duke of Bassano: [John] Sanders; Prince Massina: S[tephen] Smith; Marshal Duroc: Price; Marshal Mortier: Jones; Baron Lannes: Young; Pitou (private): [John B.] Buckstone; Captain Duval (aide-de-camp): Simpson; Roustan (the Mameluke): Seagur; page: Master Conway; Monsieur Bougenot (commissary general): John Reeve; Imperial Guard, chasseurs, hussars: [Unlisted]; Nanette (attendant on Paulina): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling Russians Colonel Millenhoff: [William] Cullenford; Baroskin (Cossack): Lyon; Marcoff, Bilski, and other serfs: Giffin, Gifford, Robinson; Paulina: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates soldiers and Cossacks: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment Gomersal "expressly engaged to embody this portrait" (bill)

Reference Cast

General in chief: Alexander E.    Gomersal Colonel Savigney: Henry?    Hemming Duke of Bassano: John Sanders Prince Massina: Stephen Smith Marshal Duroc: Price Marshal Mortier: Jones Baron Lannes: Young Pitou: John B. Buckstone Captain Duval: Edward Stirling Roustan: Seagur page: Master Conway Monsieur Bougenot: John Reeve

Imperial Guard, chasseurs,    hussars: Unlisted Nanette: Mrs. Edward Stirling Colonel Millenhoff: William    Cullenford Baroskin: Lyon Marcoff, Bilski, and other serfs:    Giffin    Gifford    Robinson Paulina: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates soldiers and Cossacks: Unlisted

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

"assembly of the French Marshals, levee of the General"; "hand of Russia, destruction of the Kremlin, the fire of Moscow"; "representation of the horrors of November 10, 1812"; "fatal passage of the Beresina"

I [1814 Russia] I,i the Monastery of Diertchy, Moscow in the distance; I,ii salon in Count Milenhoff's mansion; I,iii the Hall of the Czars; II [1815 France] II,i Hotel Savigny

3) The Queer Subject (7)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 3 Dec 1836, next 6 Dec 1836

Cast truncated in the source

1) A Flight to America (26)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 5 Dec 1836, next 7 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (2)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 5 Dec 1836, next 7 Dec 1836

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1836)

BUT Captain Duval: Simpson

3) The Queer Subject (8)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 5 Dec 1836, next 7 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (27)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 6 Dec 1836, next 8 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (3)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 6 Dec 1836, next 8 Dec 1836

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1836)

BUT Captain Duval: Simpson

3) The Queer Subject (9)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 6 Dec 1836, next 8 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (28)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 7 Dec 1836, next 9 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (4)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 7 Dec 1836, next 9 Dec 1836

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1836)

BUT Captain Duval: Simpson

3) The Queer Subject (10)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 7 Dec 1836, next 9 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (29)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 8 Dec 1836, next 10 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (5)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 8 Dec 1836, next 10 Dec 1836

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1836)

BUT Captain Duval: Simpson

3) The Queer Subject (11)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 8 Dec 1836, next 10 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (30)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 9 Dec 1836, next 12 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (6)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 9 Dec 1836, next 12 Dec 1836

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1836)

BUT Captain Duval: Simpson

3) The Queer Subject (12)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 9 Dec 1836, next 12 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (31)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 10 Dec 1836, next 13 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (7)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 10 Dec 1836, next 13 Dec 1836

Cast Comment MS substitution on the the NN bills of Dec 12 and Dec 19

3) The Queer Subject (13)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 10 Dec 1836, next 13 Dec 1836

Cast truncated in the source

1) A Flight to America (32)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 12 Dec 1836, next 14 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (8)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 12 Dec 1836, next 14 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (14)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 12 Dec 1836, next 14 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (33)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 13 Dec 1836, next 15 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (9)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 13 Dec 1836, next 15 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (15)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 13 Dec 1836, next 15 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (34)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 14 Dec 1836, next 16 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (10)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 14 Dec 1836, next 16 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (16)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 14 Dec 1836, next 16 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (35)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 15 Dec 1836, next 17 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (11)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 15 Dec 1836, next 17 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (17)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 15 Dec 1836, next 17 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (36)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 16 Dec 1836, next 19 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (12)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 16 Dec 1836, next 19 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (18)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 16 Dec 1836, next 19 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (37)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 17 Dec 1836, next 20 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (13)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 17 Dec 1836, next 20 Dec 1836

Cast truncated in the source

3) The Queer Subject (19)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 17 Dec 1836, next 20 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (38)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 19 Dec 1836, next 21 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (14)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 19 Dec 1836, next 21 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (20)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 19 Dec 1836, next 21 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (39)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 20 Dec 1836, next 22 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (15)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 20 Dec 1836, next 22 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (21)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 20 Dec 1836, next 22 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (40)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 21 Dec 1836, next 23 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (16)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 21 Dec 1836, next 23 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (22)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 21 Dec 1836, next 23 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (41)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 22 Dec 1836, next 26 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (17)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 22 Dec 1836, next 26 Dec 1836

3) The Queer Subject (23)

Performances first 28 Nov 1836, previous 22 Dec 1836

DARK: Christmas Eve

1) A Flight to America (42)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 23 Dec 1836, next 27 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (18)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 23 Dec 1836, next 27 Dec 1836

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Based upon nursery legend
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, next 27 Dec 1836

Genre (pantomime) new grand comic olla podridical and gastronomical Christmas pantomime

First Night Cast

Mother Glass (cook's oracle): S[tephen] Smith; Prince Pepperbox (a useful favorite), afterwards Pantaloon: Brown; Jim Crow, afterwards Rouge et Noir: King; Cowardly Custard, afterwards Clown: [John] Sanders Mother Glass' cooks Sylladub: "Mme. Puffpasto"; Omlette: "Mme. Dobrown"; Fricasee: "Hardwell"; Flummery: "Grillbone"; Sweetbread: "Stewpan"; Mincemeat: "Tickle Tasse" Pepperbox Guards: "Currywell", "Gingernob", "Devilfowl", "Huskyman"; Sir Loin (Baron of Beef): Giffin; Oxhide (his aide de camp): "Toughskin"; Pimento (Grand Pepperbox in Chief): "Allspice"; Beef Guards: "Fatrib", "Halfround", "Oxtail", "Silverside", "Edgbone"; Count Cayenne (Indian relation of Pepperbox), afterwards Harlequin: Gibson; Mustard (Prince Pepperbox's ward), afterwards Columbine: Miss Lane Maids of Honor Mace: "Miss Nicespice"; Clove: "Miss Allhot"; Nutmeg: "Miss Warmmouth"; Cinnamon: "Miss Flavorpudding" muffinman: "Nicetoast"; Spanish serjeant: "Flogflat"; recruits: "Spooneymouth", "Nogrub"; Von Humbug (homeopathist): "Littledose"; patients: "Shyfield", "Goutytoe"; tailor: "Nibblecloth"; countrymen: [Unlisted]; bonnetmaker: "Miss Oglewell"; bootmaker: "Pinchcorn"; hatter: "Covernob"

Cast Comment Bill spells "homeopathist" as "homeopathist"

Reference Cast

Mother Glass: Stephen Smith Prince Pepperbox, afterwards    Pantaloon: Brown Jim Crow, afterwards Rouge et    Noir: King Cowardly Custard, afterwards    Clown: John Sanders Sylladub: "Mme. Puffpasto" Omlette: "Mme. Dobrown" Fricasee: "Hardwell" Flummery: "Grillbone" Sweetbread: "Stewpan" Mincemeat: "Tickle Tasse" Pepperbox Guards:    "Currywell"    "Gingernob"    "Devilfowl"    "Huskyman" Sir Loin: Giffin Oxhide: "Toughskin" Pimento: "Allspice" Beef Guards:    "Fatrib"    "Halfround"    "Oxtail"

"Silverside"    "Edgbone" Count Cayenne, afterwards    Harlequin: Gibson Mustard, afterwards Columbine:    Miss Lane Mace: "Miss Nicespice" Clove: "Miss Allhot" Nutmeg: "Miss Warmmouth" Cinnamon: "Miss Flavorpudding" muffinman: "Nicetoast" Spanish serjeant: "Flogflat" recruits:    "Spooneymouth"    "Nogrub" Von Humbug: "Littledose" patients:    "Shyfield"    "Goutytoe" tailor: "Nibblecloth" countrymen: Unlisted bonnetmaker: "Miss Oglewell" bootmaker: "Pinchcorn" hatter: "Covernob"

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

1. kitchen of cookery in the abode of Mother Glass; 2. encampment of Sir Loin the Baron Beef on the banks of the Vinegar Lake with distant view of Pepper-Box Plantations; 3. exterior of the magic mustard pot; 4. ramparts of Cruet Castle by moonlight; 5. London and Richmond Railway with bird's eye view of its intended route; 6. hemeopathist's and tailor's shop; 7. bonnet shop and opposition advertising offices; 8. entrance to the Lowther Arcade; 9. greengrocer's shop and Bear and Ragged Staff coach office; 10. Temple of Taste in the dominions of Domestic Cookery scenery taken from New York bill dated Jan 2, 1837

1) A Flight to America (43)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 26 Dec 1836, next 28 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (19)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 26 Dec 1836, next 28 Dec 1836

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 26 Dec 1836, next 28 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (44)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 27 Dec 1836, next 29 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (20)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 27 Dec 1836, next 29 Dec 1836

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 27 Dec 1836, next 29 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (45)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 28 Dec 1836, next 30 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (21)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 28 Dec 1836, next 30 Dec 1836

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 28 Dec 1836, next 30 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (46)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 29 Dec 1836, next 31 Dec 1836

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (22)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 29 Dec 1836, next 31 Dec 1836

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 29 Dec 1836, next 31 Dec 1836

1) A Flight to America (47)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 30 Dec 1836, next 23 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (23)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 30 Dec 1836, next 2 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 30 Dec 1836, next 2 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; SUBJ: France, crime
AU: [John B. Buckstone]
Au Comm "By the author of Victorine" (bill)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, next 3 Jan 1837

Genre (drama) new drama of intense interest; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Regent of France: [Frederick H.] Yates; Duke de la Vaubaliere: Lyon; Morriseau (notary): [John B.] Buckstone; Adrian: [Henry?] Hemming; Leonard (farmer): O. Smith; Julie (Leonard's daughter): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Martha: Mrs. Daly

Reference Cast

Regent of France: Frederick H.    Yates Duke de la Vaubaliere: Lyon Morriseau: John B. Buckstone

Adrian: Henry? Hemming Leonard: O. Smith Julie: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Martha: Mrs. Daly

I,i farm house of Leonard; II,i the chateau of the Duke; III,i Hotel de la Vaubaliere

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (24)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 31 Dec 1836, next 3 Jan 1837

Performed in one act, "terminating at the fire of Moscow" (bill)

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 31 Dec 1836, next 3 Jan 1837

Cast truncated in the source

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (2)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 2 Jan 1837, next 4 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (25)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 2 Jan 1837, next 4 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 2 Jan 1837, next 4 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (3)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 3 Jan 1837, next 5 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (26)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 3 Jan 1837, next 5 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 3 Jan 1837, next 5 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (4)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 4 Jan 1837, next 6 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (27)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 4 Jan 1837, next 6 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 4 Jan 1837, next 6 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (5)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 5 Jan 1837, next 7 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (28)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 5 Jan 1837, next 7 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 5 Jan 1837, next 7 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (6)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 6 Jan 1837, next 9 Jan 1837

2) Paulina; or, The Passage of the Beresina (29)

Performances first 5 Dec 1836, previous 6 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 6 Jan 1837, next 9 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (7)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 7 Jan 1837, next 10 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, next 10 Jan 1837

Genre (burletta) new local burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Mr. Contest: [William] Cullenford; Frank Melton: [Edward] Stirling; Mr. Bustle (parish overseer and election agent): John Reeve; Lawyer Bend: S[tephen] Smith; Mr. O'Donnell (a gem from the Emerald Isle): "Gentleman From Ireland"; Mr. Lobb (gentleman orator): Gifford; Sam Brawler (cobbler): [John] Dunn; servant: Upsdell; Lucy Contest: Mrs. [Edward] Stirling; Madame Lavolt (opera dancer, Mr. Bustle's housekeeper): Miss Mayoss; Kitty (lady's maid): Miss Shaw; Mrs. Dumple (fat, fair, forty): Mrs. Daly

Cast Comment MS note on NN BILL: [Edward] Stirling substituted for Simpson; and suggests J. was Dunn's initial

Reference Cast

Mr. Contest: William Cullenford Frank Melton: Edward Stirling Mr. Bustle: John Reeve Lawyer Bend: Stephen Smith Mr. O'Donnell: "Gentleman From    Ireland" Sam Brawler: John Dunn

servant: Upsdell Lucy Contest: Mrs. Edward    Stirling Madame Lavolt: Miss Mayoss Kitty: Miss Shaw Mrs. Dumple: Mrs. Daly

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 7 Jan 1837, next 10 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (8)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 9 Jan 1837, next 11 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (2)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 9 Jan 1837, next 11 Jan 1837

Cast as reference cast (9 Jan 1837)

ADDS Mr. Lobb: Gifford

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 9 Jan 1837, next 11 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (9)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 10 Jan 1837, next 12 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (3)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 10 Jan 1837, next 12 Jan 1837

Cast as reference cast (9 Jan 1837)

ADDS Mr. Lobb: Gifford

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 10 Jan 1837, next 12 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (10)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 11 Jan 1837, next 13 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (4)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 11 Jan 1837, next 13 Jan 1837

Cast as reference cast (9 Jan 1837)

ADDS Mr. Lobb: Gifford

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 11 Jan 1837, next 13 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (11)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 12 Jan 1837, next 14 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (5)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 12 Jan 1837, next 14 Jan 1837

Cast as reference cast (9 Jan 1837)

ADDS Mr. Lobb: Gifford

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 12 Jan 1837, next 14 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (12)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 13 Jan 1837, next 16 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (6)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 13 Jan 1837, next 16 Jan 1837

Cast as reference cast (9 Jan 1837)

ADDS Mr. Lobb: Gifford

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 13 Jan 1837, next 16 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (13)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 14 Jan 1837, next 17 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (7)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 14 Jan 1837, next 17 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 14 Jan 1837, next 17 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (1)

AU: [Samuel J. Arnold]

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, next 17 Jan 1837

Genre (burlesque) much admired burlesque

First Night Cast

Francisco (leader of the Dungs): [James P.] Wilkinson; Piercey (his friend and leader of the horse): S[tephen] Smith; Abrahamides (leader of the Flints): John Reeve; Bernardo: [John] Sanders; Bartholomeus: King; Isaacos: [John] Dunn; Humphriminos: Giffin; Christophorides: Brown; Hagglestonen: Gibson; Reginiades: Young; Dorothea: Miss Daly; Tittilinda: Miss Mayoss; Blousedora: Miss Shaw; Mopperella: Mrs. Daly

Reference Cast

Francisco: James P. Wilkinson Piercey: Stephen Smith Abrahamides: John Reeve Bernardo: John Sanders Bartholomeus: King Isaacos: John Dunn Humphriminos: Giffin

Christophorides: Brown Hagglestonen: Gibson Reginiades: Young Dorothea: Miss Daly Tittilinda: Miss Mayoss Blousedora: Miss Shaw Mopperella: Mrs. Daly

imitations: John Reeve

The unique stud of horse will appear

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (14)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 16 Jan 1837, next 18 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (8)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 16 Jan 1837, next 18 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 16 Jan 1837, next 18 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (2)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 16 Jan 1837, next 18 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (15)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 17 Jan 1837, next 19 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (9)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 17 Jan 1837, next 19 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 17 Jan 1837, next 19 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (3)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 17 Jan 1837, next 19 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (16)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 18 Jan 1837, next 20 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (10)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 18 Jan 1837, next 20 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 18 Jan 1837, next 20 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (4)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 18 Jan 1837, next 20 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (17)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 19 Jan 1837, next 21 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (11)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 19 Jan 1837, next 21 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 19 Jan 1837, next 21 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (5)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 19 Jan 1837, next 21 Jan 1837

1) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (18)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 20 Jan 1837, next 23 Jan 1837

2) The Humours of an Election (12)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 20 Jan 1837, next 23 Jan 1837

3) Cowardy, Cowardy Custard; or, Harlequin Jim Crow and the Magic Mustard-Pot (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1836, previous 20 Jan 1837

4) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (6)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 20 Jan 1837, next 6 Feb 1837

1) A Flight to America (48)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 31 Dec 1836, next 24 Jan 1837

Reduced to one act, cast not given

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (19)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 21 Jan 1837, next 24 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (13)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 21 Jan 1837, next 24 Jan 1837

Cast truncated in the source

General Non-Title Information

tumbling: "The Real Bedouin Arabs", Sidi Ali, Abdallah, Hossein, Mohammed, Hassan; Arabian festival: "grand saloon of the harem with tableaux vivant of the evolutions, dances, exercises peculiar to Arabs" festival includes novel feats of native Bedouins augmented by Adelphi corps de ballet

1) A Flight to America (49)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 23 Jan 1837, next 25 Jan 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (20)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 23 Jan 1837, next 25 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (14)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 23 Jan 1837, next 25 Jan 1837

1) A Flight to America (50)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 24 Jan 1837, next 26 Jan 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (21)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 24 Jan 1837, next 26 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (15)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 24 Jan 1837, next 26 Jan 1837

1) A Flight to America (51)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 25 Jan 1837, next 27 Jan 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (22)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 25 Jan 1837, next 27 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (16)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 25 Jan 1837, next 27 Jan 1837

1) A Flight to America (52)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 26 Jan 1837, next 28 Jan 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (23)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 26 Jan 1837, next 28 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (17)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 26 Jan 1837, next 28 Jan 1837

1) A Flight to America (53)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 27 Jan 1837, next 31 Jan 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (24)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 27 Jan 1837, next 31 Jan 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (18)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 27 Jan 1837, next 31 Jan 1837

Special Performance Martyr's Day: Mimicry, Tumbling, poses plastiques, songs

1) A Flight to America (54)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 28 Jan 1837, next 1 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (25)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 28 Jan 1837, next 1 Feb 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (19)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 28 Jan 1837, next 1 Feb 1837

1) A Flight to America (55)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 31 Jan 1837, next 2 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (26)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 31 Jan 1837, next 2 Feb 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (20)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 31 Jan 1837, next 2 Feb 1837

1) A Flight to America (56)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 1 Feb 1837, next 3 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (27)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 1 Feb 1837, next 3 Feb 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (21)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 1 Feb 1837, next 3 Feb 1837

1) A Flight to America (57)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 2 Feb 1837, next 4 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (28)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 2 Feb 1837, next 4 Feb 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (22)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 2 Feb 1837, next 4 Feb 1837

1) A Flight to America (58)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 3 Feb 1837, next 27 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (29)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 3 Feb 1837, next 6 Feb 1837

3) The Humours of an Election (23)

Performances first 9 Jan 1837, previous 3 Feb 1837

1) The Peacock and the Crow (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Thomas Parry]
Au Comm "By the author of P., P.; or, The Man and the Tiger" (bill)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, next 7 Feb 1837

Genre (burletta) new burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

characters: [James P.] Wilkinson, [John B.] Buckstone, [Edward] Stirling, [John] Dunn, S[tephen] Smith, [John] Sanders, [Thomas D.] Rice, Mrs. Daly, Miss Daly, Mrs. [Edward] Stirling, Miss Shaw, Mrs. Naylor, Miss Harvey

Reference Cast

characters:    James P. Wilkinson    John B. Buckstone    Edward Stirling    John Dunn    Stephen Smith    John Sanders

Thomas D. Rice    Mrs. Daly    Miss Daly    Mrs. Edward Stirling    Miss Shaw    Mrs. Naylor    Miss Harvey

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (30)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 4 Feb 1837, next 7 Feb 1837

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (7)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 21 Jan 1837, next 7 Feb 1837

tumbling: Bedouin Arabs

Cast truncated in the source

1) The Peacock and the Crow (2)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 6 Feb 1837, next 9 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (31)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 6 Feb 1837, next 9 Feb 1837

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (8)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 6 Feb 1837, next 9 Feb 1837

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) The Peacock and the Crow (3)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 7 Feb 1837, next 11 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (32)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 7 Feb 1837, next 11 Feb 1837

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (9)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 7 Feb 1837, next 11 Feb 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Yates' Views and Widow Wiggins

1) The Peacock and the Crow (4)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 9 Feb 1837, next 13 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (33)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 9 Feb 1837, next 13 Feb 1837

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (10)

Performances first 16 Jan 1837, previous 9 Feb 1837

1) Douglas (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Licensed as Douglas Travestie; "Written by Mr. Home and reduced by Mr. Garrick" (bill)
AU: [William L. Rede]

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, next 14 Feb 1837

Genre (burlesque) burlesque tragedy

First Night Cast

Lord Randolph (warrior): S[tephen] Smith; Glenalvon (stock villain): O. Smith; Young Norval: John Reeve; Old Norval: [John] Sanders; Randolph's servants: Gifford, Fry; Young Norval's servant: Giffin; ruffians: Upsdell, [William?] Harvey, Watson, Perkin; Lady Randolph: Mrs. [Edward] Stirling; Anna (stock confidant): Miss Mayoss

Reference Cast

Lord Randolph: Stephen Smith Glenalvon: O. Smith Young Norval: John Reeve Old Norval: John Sanders Randolph's servants:    Gifford    Fry Young Norval's servant: Giffin

ruffians:    Upsdell    William? Harvey    Watson    Perkin Lady Randolph: Mrs. Edward    Stirling Anna: Miss Mayoss

reviewed in Charles Rice, London Theatre in the Eighteen-Thirties, pp. 29, 31-32. there is also a review on the NN film and lengthy role descriptions on bill

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (34)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 11 Feb 1837, next 14 Feb 1837

Cast truncated in the source

3) The Peacock and the Crow (5)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 11 Feb 1837, next 14 Feb 1837

General Non-Title Information

Bedouin Arabs

1) Douglas (2)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 13 Feb 1837, next 16 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (35)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 13 Feb 1837, next 16 Feb 1837

3) The Peacock and the Crow (6)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 13 Feb 1837, next 16 Feb 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Yates' Views and Widow Wiggins

1) Douglas (3)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 14 Feb 1837, next 18 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (36)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 14 Feb 1837, next 18 Feb 1837

3) The Peacock and the Crow (7)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 14 Feb 1837, next 18 Feb 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Yates' Views and Widow Wiggins

1) Douglas (4)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 16 Feb 1837, next 20 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (37)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 16 Feb 1837, next 20 Feb 1837

3) The Peacock and the Crow (8)

Performances first 6 Feb 1837, previous 16 Feb 1837

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; piece built around the "Real Bedouin Arabs"
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, next 21 Feb 1837

Genre (burletta) new romantic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Aberan: Lyon; Hassan Pasha: O. Smith; Zarabeg: John Reeve; Menou (Aberan's son): Hassan; Hossein (Aberan's Arab): Hossein; Megreur: [John] Dunn; Cara: [John] Sanders; Shabbalack: [James P.] Wilkinson; Osman: S[tephen] Smith; Miriam (Aberan's wife): Miss Daly; Zanetta (maid): Mrs. [Edward] Stirling

Cast Comment Cast taken from NN bill of march 6, 1837

Reference Cast

Aberan: Lyon Hassan Pasha: O. Smith Zarabeg: John Reeve Menou: Hassan Hossein: Hossein Megreur: John Dunn

Cara: John Sanders Shabbalack: James P. Wilkinson Osman: Stephen Smith Miriam: Miss Daly Zanetta: Mrs. Edward Stirling

the Arab leap; the Pasha's stronghold in flame, perilous situation of Menou who is rescued from the burning tower by a living column of Arabs

1. Aberan's Georgian castle; 2. hall in Aberan's castle; 3. Miriam's sleeping apartment; 4. exterior of castle with moats; 5. palisades forty feet in extent; 6. harem and baths of Hassan; 7. distant view of the renegade's castle; 8. Hassan Pasha's banquet

reviewed in Charles Rice, London Theatre in the 1830's, March 11, 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (38)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 18 Feb 1837, next 21 Feb 1837

3) Douglas (5)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 18 Feb 1837, next 21 Feb 1837

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (2)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 20 Feb 1837, next 23 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (39)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 20 Feb 1837, next 23 Feb 1837

3) Douglas (6)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 20 Feb 1837, next 23 Feb 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (3)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 21 Feb 1837, next 25 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (40)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 21 Feb 1837, next 25 Feb 1837

3) Douglas (7)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 21 Feb 1837, next 25 Feb 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (4)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 23 Feb 1837, next 27 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (41)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 23 Feb 1837, next 27 Feb 1837

3) Douglas (8)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 23 Feb 1837, next 27 Feb 1837

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (5)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 25 Feb 1837, next 28 Feb 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (42)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 25 Feb 1837, next 28 Feb 1837

3) Douglas (9)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 25 Feb 1837, next 28 Feb 1837

4) A Flight to America (59)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 4 Feb 1837, next 28 Feb 1837

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (6)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 27 Feb 1837, next 2 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (43)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 27 Feb 1837, next 2 Mar 1837

3) Douglas (10)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 27 Feb 1837, next 2 Mar 1837

4) A Flight to America (60)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 27 Feb 1837, next 2 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (7)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 28 Feb 1837, next 4 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (44)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 28 Feb 1837, next 4 Mar 1837

3) Douglas (11)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 28 Feb 1837, next 4 Mar 1837

4) A Flight to America (61)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 28 Feb 1837, next 4 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

Special Performance Benefit: [Thomas D.] Rice

1) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (8)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 2 Mar 1837, next 6 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (45)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 2 Mar 1837, next 13 Mar 1837

3) A Flight to America (62)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 2 Mar 1837, next 24 Apr 1837

4) Douglas (12)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 2 Mar 1837, next 6 Mar 1837

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; adapted from the French piece of L'Escroc
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, next 7 Mar 1837

Genre (melodrama) new domestic drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Count de Ferrieres: [Frederick H.] Yates; Ernest (his son): [Henry?] Hemming; Dubourg (rich merchant): [William] Cullenford Ernest's friends M. St. Surin: [John] Sanders; M. d'Ormingcourt: [Edward] Stirling Countess de Ferrieres: Miss Mayoss; Emmeline (orphan): Miss Daly; Marie (Dubourg's daughter): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Count de Ferrieres: Frederick H.    Yates Ernest: Henry? Hemming Dubourg: William Cullenford M. St. Surin: John Sanders M. d'Ormingcourt: Edward

Stirling Countess de Ferrieres: Miss    Mayoss Emmeline: Miss Daly Marie: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates

boudoir opening into a splendid suite of apartments

reviewed in Charles Rice, London Theatre in the 1830's, March 11, 1837

2) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (9)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 4 Mar 1837, next 7 Mar 1837

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (16)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 12 Nov 1836, next 7 Mar 1837

Cast truncated in the source

4) Douglas (13)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 4 Mar 1837, next 7 Mar 1837

Cast truncated in the source

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (2)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 6 Mar 1837, next 9 Mar 1837

2) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (10)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 6 Mar 1837, next 9 Mar 1837

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (17)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 6 Mar 1837, next 9 Mar 1837

4) Douglas (14)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 6 Mar 1837, next 9 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (3)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 7 Mar 1837, next 11 Mar 1837

2) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (11)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 7 Mar 1837, next 11 Mar 1837

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (18)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 7 Mar 1837, next 11 Mar 1837

4) Douglas (15)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 7 Mar 1837, next 11 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions and Widow Wiggins

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (4)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 9 Mar 1837, next 13 Mar 1837

2) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (12)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 9 Mar 1837, next 13 Mar 1837

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (19)

Performances first 29 Sep 1836, previous 9 Mar 1837

4) Douglas (16)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 9 Mar 1837, next 13 Mar 1837

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (5)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 11 Mar 1837, next 14 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (46)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 4 Mar 1837, next 14 Mar 1837

Cast as reference cast (2 Jan 1837)

BUT Regent of France: Edward   Stirling OMITS Martha: Mrs. Daly

3) Douglas (17)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 11 Mar 1837, next 14 Mar 1837

4) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (13)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 11 Mar 1837, next 14 Mar 1837

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (6)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 13 Mar 1837, next 16 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (47)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 13 Mar 1837, next 16 Mar 1837

Cast as reference cast (2 Jan 1837)

BUT Regent of France: Edward   Stirling OMITS Martha: Mrs. Daly

3) Douglas (18)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 13 Mar 1837, next 16 Mar 1837

4) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (14)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 13 Mar 1837, next 16 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Yates' Reminiscences, Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions, and Widow Wiggins

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (7)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 14 Mar 1837, next 18 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (48)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 14 Mar 1837, next 18 Mar 1837

Cast as reference cast (2 Jan 1837)

BUT Regent of France: Edward   Stirling OMITS Martha: Mrs. Daly

3) Douglas (19)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 14 Mar 1837, next 18 Mar 1837

4) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (15)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 14 Mar 1837, next 18 Mar 1837

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Yates' Reminiscences, Mrs. Yates' Delineations of the Passions, and Widow Wiggins

1) The Gamester Father; or, Precept Without Practice (8)

Performances first 6 Mar 1837, previous 16 Mar 1837

2) The Duchess de la Vaubaliere (49)

Performances first 2 Jan 1837, previous 16 Mar 1837

Cast as reference cast (2 Jan 1837)

BUT Regent of France: Edward   Stirling OMITS Martha: Mrs. Daly

3) Douglas (20)

Performances first 13 Feb 1837, previous 16 Mar 1837

4) Hassan Pasha; or, The Arab's Leap (16)

Performances first 20 Feb 1837, previous 16 Mar 1837

Special Performance Passion Week entertainment: Astronomy lectures, poses plastiques "dissolving views"

Special Performance Passion Week entertainment: Astronomy lectures, poses plastiques "dissolving views"

Special Performance Passion Week entertainment: Astronomy lectures, poses plastiques "dissolving views"

Special Performance Passion Week entertainment: Astronomy lectures, poses plastiques "dissolving views"

DARK: Good Friday

Special Performance Passion Week entertainment: Astronomy lectures, poses plastiques "dissolving views"

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Taken fr La Fille du Danube" (bill)
AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: A. Pilati, CHOR: Leclercq
Au Comm "By the author of King of the Alps" (bill), Pilati fr King's Theatre

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, next 28 Mar 1837

Genre (romantic spectacle) entirely new operatic romantic, magical, ballet burletta spectacle; 2 acts

First Night Cast

mortals Baron von Rumgrigg: John Reeve; Pranzel (page): [Henry?] Hemming; Toby (ferryman): [John B.] Buckstone; hunters, fishermen, attendants: Young, Ismay, Lewis, Gifford; Coralie (water lily): Mrs. [Laura] Honey; Yoland (her mother): Mrs. Young immortals King of the Danube: [William] Cullenford; Riverbelle (Coralie's sister): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam immortals: the Baron's three spirit wives Dido: Miss Shaw; Kunigonde: Mrs. Forsyth; Brunhilda: Mrs. Naylor immortals spirits of the Danube, naiades: Miss F. Conway, Miss E. Conway, Miss French, Miss Fenton, Miss [Rosa] Bodmin,

Cast Comment Cast taken from Folger bill, 3 April 1837

Reference Cast

Baron von Rumgrigg: John Reeve Pranzel: Henry? Hemming Toby: John B. Buckstone hunters, fishermen, attendants:    Young    Ismay    Lewis    Gifford Coralie: Mrs. Laura Honey Yoland: Mrs. Young King of the Danube: William    Cullenford

Riverbelle: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Dido: Miss Shaw Kunigonde: Mrs. Forsyth Brunhilda: Mrs. Naylor spirits of the Danube, naiades:    Miss F. Conway    Miss E. Conway    Miss French    Miss Fenton    Miss Rosa Bodmin

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

barcarole: "Oigh Boys Oigh" [A. Pilati]; chorus: "Lily Awake the Morning Beams" [A. Pilati]; recitative and air: "On the Danube's Fair Banks Long Ago" [A. Pilati]; air: "Ne M'Oubliez Pas" [Adolphe C. Adam]; trio (from I Puritani): John Reeve, Mrs. [Laura] Honey, Mrs. Young; air: "Come O'er the Rolling Wave" [A. Pilati], Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; finale: "Oh, What a Storm" [A. Pilati]; air: "Sweetly Slumber Child of Earth" [A. Pilati]; air: "Where My Early Days Were Passed" [Lewis Lee], Mrs. [Laura] Honey; air: "Look the World All Over" [Labarre], Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; air: "I Love the Stream" [A. Pilati], Mrs. [Laura] Honey; finale: "Forget Her Not" details from Folger bill dated April 3, 1837

"The Veiled Naiades", Miss Lane, Miss [Leone] Griffiths, Mrs. Naylor

the rising of the enchanted stream; the waters of the Danube covered with water lilies discovering the naiades sporting on the silvery surface

1. the Danube with its flowery banks; 2. residence of Yoland; 3. caves of coral; 4. palaces of pearl; 5. mists of the Danube; 6. the waters of the Danube covered with water lilies details from NN bill dated April 10, 1837

Properties: Buckley; Machinery: Senoy

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, next 28 Mar 1837

Genre (farce) Cambrian burletta

Cast not located

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, next 28 Mar 1837

Genre (burlesque) nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Principal characters: John Reeve, Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam

Cast Comment Rest of cast not located

Reference Cast

Principal characters:    John Reeve

Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (2)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 27 Mar 1837, next 29 Mar 1837

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (2)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 27 Mar 1837, next 29 Mar 1837

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (2)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 27 Mar 1837, next 29 Mar 1837

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (3)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 28 Mar 1837, next 30 Mar 1837

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (3)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 28 Mar 1837, next 30 Mar 1837

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (3)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 28 Mar 1837, next 30 Mar 1837

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (4)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 29 Mar 1837, next 31 Mar 1837

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (4)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 29 Mar 1837, next 31 Mar 1837

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (4)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 29 Mar 1837, next 31 Mar 1837

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (5)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 30 Mar 1837, next 1 Apr 1837

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (5)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 30 Mar 1837, next 1 Apr 1837

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (5)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 30 Mar 1837, next 1 Apr 1837

1) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (6)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 31 Mar 1837, next 3 Apr 1837

2) Ruth Tudor [; or, The Reel Smuggler] (6)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 31 Mar 1837

3) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (6)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 31 Mar 1837

Source Comment Ann mentions first piece only

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [William L. Rede]
Au Comm "Principally founded upon the [Pickwick] Papers by perm. of the author, Charles Dickens" (bill)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, next 4 Apr 1837

Genre (burletta) original serio-comic burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Old Clutchley (wealthy speculator): O. Smith; George Heyling: [Henry?] Hemming; Marian (betrothed to Heyling): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Norah (attendant on Miss Wardle): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Samuel Pickwick, Esq.: [Frederick H.] Yates; Augustus Snodgrass, Esq. M.P.C.: [Edward] Stirling; Tracy Tupman, Esq. M.P.C.: Ismay; Alfred Jingle (not Esq.): [John B.] Buckstone; A. Wardle, Esq.: [William] Cullenford; Dr. Slammer, M.D.: [John] Sanders; Joe: [John] Dunn; Miss Wardle (maiden sister of Mr. Wardle): Mrs. Young; Misses Wardle: Miss A. Conway, Mrs. Forsyth; Sam Weller: John Reeve; Mr. Perker (attorney): Young; ostler: Gifford; chambermaid: Miss Conway; Henessy (master of the Water Witch): [Edward] Stirling; Sandham: Young; Old Weller (father of Sam): [John] Sanders; Jim Crow: [Thomas D.] Rice; Sally (chambermaid at the "White Hart"): Miss Shaw

Reference Cast

Old Clutchley: O. Smith George Heyling: Henry? Hemming Marian: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Norah: Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam Samuel Pickwick, Esq.: Frederick    H. Yates Augustus Snodgrass, Esq. M.P.C.:    Edward Stirling Tracy Tupman, Esq. M.P.C.:    Ismay Alfred Jingle: John B.    Buckstone A. Wardle, Esq.: William    Cullenford Dr. Slammer, M.D.: John Sanders

Joe: John Dunn Miss Wardle: Mrs. Young Misses Wardle:    Miss A. Conway    Mrs. Forsyth Sam Weller: John Reeve Mr. Perker: Young ostler: Gifford chambermaid: Miss Conway Henessy: Edward Stirling Sandham: Young Old Weller: John Sanders Jim Crow: Thomas D. Rice Sally: Miss Shaw

(dI) air: "Of Killarney's Lucid Lake", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; (dII) air: "The Grave Where the Dear One Died", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; (dIII) Irish medley: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; (dIII) Negro melody: "Jump Jim Crow" (a new version), [Thomas D.] Rice; (dIII) duet: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam, [Thomas D.] Rice

I,i the Club; I,ii Charing Cross; I,iii garden; I,iv anti-room to ball; II,i The White Hart Inn, Borough; II,ii The Marshalsea Prison; iI,iii deck of the "Water Witch"; III [three years later] III,i an apartment; III,ii The White Hart Inn, Borough; III,iii room at the White Hart; III,iv the theatre at Little Peddlington; III,v a prison; III,vi an apartment at Mr. Wardle's; III,vi the fete at Mr. Wardle's

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (7)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 1 Apr 1837, next 4 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (2)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 3 Apr 1837, next 5 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (8)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 3 Apr 1837, next 5 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (3)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 4 Apr 1837, next 6 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (9)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 4 Apr 1837, next 6 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (4)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 5 Apr 1837, next 7 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (10)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 5 Apr 1837, next 7 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (5)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 6 Apr 1837, next 8 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (11)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 6 Apr 1837, next 8 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (6)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 7 Apr 1837, next 10 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (12)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 7 Apr 1837, next 10 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (7)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 8 Apr 1837, next 11 Apr 1837

Cast truncated in the source

2) Virginian Mummy (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, next 11 Apr 1837

Genre (farce) highly popular burletta

First Night Cast

Ginger Blue: [Thomas D.] Rice

Reference Cast

Ginger Blue: Thomas D. Rice

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (13)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 8 Apr 1837, next 11 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (8)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 10 Apr 1837, next 12 Apr 1837

2) Virginian Mummy (2)

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, previous 10 Apr 1837, next 12 Apr 1837

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (14)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 10 Apr 1837, next 12 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (9)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 11 Apr 1837, next 13 Apr 1837

2) Virginian Mummy (3)

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, previous 11 Apr 1837, next 13 Apr 1837

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (15)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 11 Apr 1837, next 13 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (10)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 12 Apr 1837, next 14 Apr 1837

2) Virginian Mummy (4)

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, previous 12 Apr 1837, next 14 Apr 1837

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (16)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 12 Apr 1837, next 14 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (11)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 13 Apr 1837, next 15 Apr 1837

2) Virginian Mummy (5)

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, previous 13 Apr 1837, next 15 Apr 1837

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (17)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 13 Apr 1837, next 15 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (12)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 14 Apr 1837, next 17 Apr 1837

2) Virginian Mummy (6)

Performances first 10 Apr 1837, previous 14 Apr 1837

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (18)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 14 Apr 1837, next 17 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (13)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 15 Apr 1837, next 18 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (19)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 15 Apr 1837, next 18 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (10)

Title Comment by particular desire
Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 9 Nov 1836, next 18 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (14)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 17 Apr 1837, next 19 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (20)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 17 Apr 1837, next 19 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (11)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 17 Apr 1837, next 19 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (15)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 18 Apr 1837, next 20 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (21)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 18 Apr 1837, next 20 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (12)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 18 Apr 1837, next 20 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (16)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 19 Apr 1837, next 21 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (22)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 19 Apr 1837, next 21 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (13)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 19 Apr 1837, next 21 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (17)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 20 Apr 1837, next 22 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (23)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 20 Apr 1837, next 22 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (14)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 20 Apr 1837, next 22 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (18)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 21 Apr 1837, next 24 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (24)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 21 Apr 1837, next 24 Apr 1837

3) Catching an Heiress (15)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 21 Apr 1837

Cast as reference cast (10 Oct 1836)

BUT Caroline Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Mr. Fip Gayton: Mrs. Laura   Honey Sally Giggle: Mrs. Young Jessamy: Mrs. Young OMITS Testy: King Simpkin: Brown Smith: Gibson

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (19)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 22 Apr 1837, next 25 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (25)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 22 Apr 1837, next 25 Apr 1837

3) A Flight to America (63)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 4 Mar 1837, next 25 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (20)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 24 Apr 1837, next 26 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (26)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 24 Apr 1837, next 26 Apr 1837

3) A Flight to America (64)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 24 Apr 1837, next 26 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (21)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 25 Apr 1837, next 27 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (27)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 25 Apr 1837, next 27 Apr 1837

3) A Flight to America (65)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 25 Apr 1837, next 27 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (22)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 26 Apr 1837, next 28 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (28)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 26 Apr 1837, next 28 Apr 1837

3) A Flight to America (66)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 26 Apr 1837, next 28 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (23)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 27 Apr 1837, next 29 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (29)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 27 Apr 1837, next 29 Apr 1837

3) A Flight to America (67)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 27 Apr 1837, next 29 Apr 1837

1) The Peregrinations of Pickwick [; or, Boz-i-a-na] (24)

Performances first 3 Apr 1837, previous 28 Apr 1837

2) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (30)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 28 Apr 1837, next 1 May 1837

3) A Flight to America (68)

Performances first 7 Nov 1836, previous 28 Apr 1837

Special Performance Benefit: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (13)

Title Comment "As first perf in 1828"--Times, but no plays with this title recorded before 1831
Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 3 Dec 1836, next 3 May 1837

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1836)

BUT Elise: Mrs. Edward   Fitzwilliam Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Young Bernard: Young Sophie: Miss Forsyth

Cast truncated in the source

2) The Man about Town (1)

Title Comment 1st time this theatre
AU: [William B. Bernard]

Performances first 1 May 1837

Genre (farce) laughable farce

First Night Cast

Lord Aubrey (victim to the green-eyed monster): [Henry?] Hemming; Mowbray (his friend): Ismay; St. Ledger (his friend): [John] Sanders; Dr. Mandible (his physician): [William] Cullenford; Skirts (the man about town): [Benjamin] Wrench; Topps (Lord Aubrey's tiger): [John] Dunn; James: Gifford; Lady Aubrey: Miss Shaw; Fanny Bates: Mrs. Young

Reference Cast

Lord Aubrey: Henry? Hemming Mowbray: Ismay St. Ledger: John Sanders Dr. Mandible: William    Cullenford

Skirts: Benjamin Wrench Topps: John Dunn James: Gifford Lady Aubrey: Miss Shaw Fanny Bates: Mrs. Young

3) The King of the Danube and the Water Lily! (31)

Performances first 27 Mar 1837, previous 29 Apr 1837

Special Performance Benefit: John Reeve

1) The Rake and His Pupil [; or, Folly, Love and Marriage] (7)

Performances first 14 Nov 1836, previous 19 Nov 1836

fireworks: D'Ernst

Cast truncated in the source

2) A Dead Shot (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 2 May 1837

Genre (farce) laughable farce

First Night Cast

Captain Cannon: [William] Cullenford; Mr. Hector Timid: [John B.] Buckstone; Mr. Wiseman: [John] Dunn; Frederick Thornton: Young; Louisa Lovetrick: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Chatter (her maid): Miss Shaw

Reference Cast

Captain Cannon: William    Cullenford Mr. Hector Timid: John B.    Buckstone Mr. Wiseman: John Dunn

Frederick Thornton: Young Louisa Lovetrick: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Chatter: Miss Shaw

"The Sunday Concert", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam

3) The Waterman [; or, The First of August] (1)

Title Comment Subtitle appears in printed versions and was included on the license copy
AU: [Charles Dibdin]

Performances first 2 May 1837, next 3 May 1837

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

Tom Tug: Mrs. [Laura] Honey; Bundle: [William] Cullenford; Robin: John Reeve; Mrs. Bundle: Mrs. Young; Wilhelmina: Miss Shaw

Cast Comment This was the ballad opera performed at the Haymarket in 1774. In the printed version of the play, Wilhelmina was spelled Wilelmina

Reference Cast

Tom Tug: Mrs. Laura Honey Bundle: William Cullenford Robin: John Reeve

Mrs. Bundle: Mrs. Young Wilhelmina: Miss Shaw

"Then Farewell My Trim-Built Wherry", Mrs. [Laura] Honey; "Did You Ne'er Hear of a Jolly Young Waterman", Mrs. [Laura] Honey; "My Home Is On The Wave", Mrs. [Laura] Honey

4) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (7)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 15 Oct 1836, next 3 May 1837

Cast truncated in the source

General Non-Title Information

Negro melody: "Jump Jim Crow", [John] Dunn; favorite song: Gifford J. Dunn known as "the English Jim Crow"

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (14)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 1 May 1837, next 4 May 1837

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1836)

BUT Elise: Mrs. Edward   Fitzwilliam Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Young Bernard: Young Sophie: Miss Forsyth

2) The Waterman [; or, The First of August] (2)

Performances first 2 May 1837, previous 2 May 1837, next 4 May 1837

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (8)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 2 May 1837, next 4 May 1837

General Non-Title Information

favorite song: Gifford

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (15)

Performances first 21 Nov 1836, previous 3 May 1837

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1836)

BUT Elise: Mrs. Edward   Fitzwilliam Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Young Bernard: Young Sophie: Miss Forsyth

2) The Waterman [; or, The First of August] (3)

Performances first 2 May 1837, previous 3 May 1837

3) One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement (9)

Performances first 10 Oct 1836, previous 3 May 1837

General Non-Title Information

farewell address: [Frederick H.] Yates

Special Performance Non-dramatic performance: Last Grand Masquerade

Theatre Information

Theatre Royal, Adelphi. Doors open 6:15, curtain 7:00, half price 8:30.

Ticket prices: box 4/-, pit 2/-, gallery 1/-.

Seasonal Dates

29 September 1836 - 20 July 1837 185 performances: 185 evening

Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Proprietor: Frederick H. Yates
• Musical director: William H. Callcott
• Costumers: Godbee, Miss E. Rayner
• Scene painters: Thomas H. Pitt, Gladstane
• Properties: Wilson
• Machinist: Adams
• Box bookkeeper: Calvert
• Printers: (C. Stuart, 13 Archer St., Haymarket), (Thomas Jullion), (S. G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court, Strand)

Authors/Pieces