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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1837-1838

• First Performance of Sep 1837

• First Performance of Oct 1837

• First Performance of Nov 1837

• First Performance of Dec 1837

• First Performance of Jan 1838

• First Performance of Feb 1838

• First Performance of Mar 1838

• First Performance of Apr 1838

• First Performance of May 1838

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Theatre Management And Functionaries Commentary

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

The Adelphi season of 1837-1838, under the management of Frederick Yates and Thomas Gladstane, was distinguished by a series of outstanding performances by new and old members of the company. The house opened on 29 September 1837, (after having been redecorated during the recess) with popular favorites Elizabeth Yates, O. Smith, Cullenford and Wilkinson on the bill and introduced John F. Saville and Power that evening. As the season progressed, the talents of Celine Celeste, Harvey Leach, and Louisa Nisbett were added to the bills. During the season, 31 plays were presented in 192 performances.

Opening night featured the return to the Adelphi of the Irish comedian Tyrone Power who starred in Samuel Lover's adaptation of his own novel, Rory O'More. Power (grandfather of the American stage star and great-grandfather of the American movie actor) received unanimous praise for his sincere and natural performance as the Irish peasant. Thomas Marshall quotes a critic who wrote, "it is impossible to do justice to the quiet unexaggerated humour--the complete Hibernianism--of Power in this character" (Lives of the Most Celebrated Actors, p. 139). Compared favorably with the broad style of Adelphi favorite, John Reeve, Power seems to have introduced a new style of acting to Adelphi audiences. Marshall's source continued: "Is it not surprising that a public which has the capacity for appreciating, such acting as Power's should take delight in the more and meagre buffoonery of John Reeve? The latter can well be spared at this house." Power earned twenty pounds a night in the role and repeated it ninety times during the season. He also appeared in Irish characters in The Groves of Blarney, Pat and the Potatoes, Irish Tutor, More Blunders Than One, and Omnibus during the 1837-38 season.

Elizabeth Yates, wife of the Adelphi's manager, had been the theatre's leading lady in the first half of the 1830's. Audiences and critics felt her absence during the 1835-1836 season, but in 1836-37 she regained her prominence. Valsha; or, The Slave Queen by Joseph S. Coyne, which opened on 30 October 1837, was to be her star vehicle during this season. The Times described her performance as "the best piece of melodramatic acting that has been witnessed for a very long time ... almost painfully intense by its strictness to nature" (31 October 1837). The Morning Post, quoted on the bill, described the "fullness of her tragic powers" and their effect on the audience when, during the play's final scene, "a silence like that of the grave attended her last moments. Not a word was heard as she moved across the stage." Elizabeth Yates played Valsha 66 times during the season.

Praise was given to Valsha, rather more for its elaborate spectacle than for the performances. The cast boasted more than one hundred actors and the scenery was apparently nothing short of magnificent. According to the Theatrical Observer, it cost 1,000 pounds to "get up" (13 November 1837). The final scene, the execution of Valsha, which took place on the ramparts of a castle, received breathless praise from critics. The Times critic described the setting this way: "The whole stage ... is sunk many feet, so that great height is given to the general view of castle walls and ramparts. The manner in which the ascent of [Valsha] and her execution is seen ... is also a chef d'oeuvre of scenic triumph and the apparent fall is actually electrifying by its seeming reality." The Athenæum critic, who like the Times writer did not like the script, nevertheless proclaimed "so admirable a scene as the last, both as to design and execution, has rarely, if ever, been presented either on the English of foreign stage" (4 November 1837, 820). The writer for the Times concluded, "This piece will be an era in the history of melodramas."

Melodrama was indeed the Adelphi's claim to fame, and the opening of William Bernard's play of that genre, St. Mary's Eve, brought another notable performer to the theatre's stage. Mme. Celeste, who had appeared there in mute roles in the early '30's, made her first appearance in this play which was "written for her and adapted to her peculiar talent of delineating intense feeling with great care and felicity" (Times, 2 January 1838). Ernest Watson claims that St. Mary's Eve was "notably above the level of the ordinary melodrama of the day" and that Mme. Celeste's performance exceeded expectations (Sheridan to Robertson, p. 357). Watson quotes the Theatrical Examiner's review of 6 January 1838, which praised her "attention to all those minor details that give life and reality to domestic acting, and are but too little regarded by English actresses." Her style appreciated by Adelphi audiences, for she continued performing there and eventually became the theatre's manager in the 1840's. Watson declared that Celeste "was to melodrama what Vestris had been to burlesque. She brought to it the naturalism of French art as well as the refinement" (Ibid., p. 357).

While employing some of the best actors London could offer, Yates never failed to keep his eye open for a novelty to spice up his bills. He hit upon one of his greatest successes when he out-bid the two Patent theatres (Theatrical Observer, 2 February 1837) and engaged a dwarf named Harvey Leach, who was billed as Signor Hervio Nano, the Gnome Fly. Leach's act, which was incorporated into two plays, The Gnome Fly and The Major and the Monkey, involved acrobatic feats of daring (in the person of a fly or a monkey) such as walking on the walls and ceiling of the theatre. The Times wrote, "he climbs ... along the side of the theatre, gets into the upper circle in a moment, catches hold of the projection of the ornaments of the ceiling of the theatre, crosses to the opposite side, and descends along the vertical boarding of the proscenium... . In a word, [he] performs some of the most astonishing feats ever exhibited within the walls of a theatre" (1 February 1838). Leach appeared 54 times at the Adelphi in the 1837-38 season.

One performer was noticeably absent from the bills of the Adelphi during the season. John Reeve, veteran comedian and favorite of Adelphi audiences, died on 24 January 1838. In his farewell speech on 18 May, Frederick Yates spoke of the "severe loss I sustained ... [of] one of [the theatre's] brightest ornaments," no doubt a reference to his friend's death (quoted in the Times, 21 May 1838). He went on to proclaim, however, the season's success and promised to give his "undivided attention ... next season to the catering for your amusement."

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Daily Calendar For 1837-1838

1) Rory O'More (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Based on Lover's novel of the same name
AU: Samuel Lover, COMP: Holmes
Au Comm "The Medley overture, founded on the favorite songs of Mr. Lover, composed by Mr. Holmes" (bill)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, next 30 Sep 1837

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

First Night Cast

De Lacy (an officer engaged in the French Service on a secret mission to Ireland, his native country): [John F.] Saville (fr TR Haymarket, 1st app); De Welskein (foreigner engaged in his own service--dealer in brandy and broken English): [Frederick H.] Yates; Scrubs (ex-apothecary and collector--not of curiosities but customs--captain of yeomanry): [James P.] Wilkinson; Rory O'More (not the King of Leinster but the Prince of Peasants): [Tyrone] Power; Shan Dhu (or Dark John, Rory's rival): O. Smith; Soldering Solomon (speculating tinker): [John] Sanders; Pierre (Anglo-French smuggler): Young; Col. Thunder: Cathie; Bill Jones: [John] Dunn; Jack Flannerty: [J.?] Shaw; Mary O'More (Rory's sister): Miss Agnes Taylor (1st app any stage); Betty: Miss Shaw; Nelly: Mrs. Naylor; Widow O'More: Mrs. J[ohn] P. Cooke (fr TR Birmingham); Kathleen (Rory's betrothed): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Cast Comment Naylor spelled "Nailer" here. John Reeve returning after his severe illness. On the January 16, 1837 New York bill, Dunn's name is preceded by a MS. initial "J."

Reference Cast

De Lacy: John F. Saville De Welskein: Frederick H. Yates Scrubs: James P. Wilkinson Rory O'More: Tyrone Power Shan Dhu: O. Smith Soldering Solomon: John Sanders Pierre: Young Col. Thunder: Cathie

Bill Jones: John Dunn Jack Flannerty: J.? Shaw Mary O'More: Miss Agnes Taylor Betty: Mrs. John P. Cooke Nelly: Mrs. Naylor Widow O'More: Mrs. Johnson Kathleen: Miss Shaw

"The Land of the West", Miss Agnes Taylor; "The Hour before Day", Miss Agnes Taylor

(dII) thunderstorm and inundation

I,i The Widow O'More's cabin; I,ii Irish landscape; I,iii smuggler's cellar; I,iv a street at night; I,v old house and porch; I,vi the kitchen; II,i the guard room; II,ii Rory O'More's cottage; II,iii ancient Irish rath and bridge at sunset; II,iv the Vaults of the Folly; III,i rising of the land springs; III,ii ruins and waterfall; III,iii Glen of the Folly

opinions of the press found on NN reel after Oct 23, 1837

2) The Pocket Book (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; licensed as Pocket Book; or, The Two Families
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, next 30 Sep 1837

Genre (melodrama) domestic burletta of intense interest; 3 acts

First Night Cast

General Lemire (French officer): [John] Dunn; Ernest Lemire (General Lemire's son): [John F.] Saville; Arthur Devarrennes: Lyon; Devarrennes (retired merchant): [William] Cullenford; Jean Le Brun: O. Smith; Mons. Dupont (visitor from Paris): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mons. Fleuret (fencing master): Young; Robert: [John] Sanders; countryman: [William] Searle; Marie (daughter of Devarrennes): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Mme. Gueret (sister to Mons. Dupont): Mrs. J[ohn] P. Cooke

Reference Cast

General Lemire: John Dunn Ernest Lemire: John F. Saville Arthur Devarrennes: Lyon Devarrennes: William Cullenford Jean Le Brun: O. Smith Mons. Dupont: James P.

Wilkinson Mons. Fleuret: Young Robert: John Sanders countryman: William Searle Marie: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Mme. Gueret: Mrs. John P. Cooke

(dI) the duel; (dI) the assassination

I,i garden pavilion and country house of M. Devarrennes; II,i salon in town house and anti-room to Hall of Justice; III,i Hotel Devarrennes Scenery taken from NN bill 5 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 29 Sep 1837, next 2 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 29 Sep 1837, next 2 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 30 Sep 1837, next 3 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 30 Sep 1837, next 3 Oct 1837

3) The Tomboy (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 2 Oct 1837, next 3 Oct 1837

Genre (burletta) revived comic burletta

First Night Cast

Miss Tomboy: Mrs. R[ichard] Barnett (1st time in London)

Reference Cast

Miss Tomboy: Mrs. Richard

Barnett

"When the Dew is on the Grass", Miss Barnett; "Under the Walnut Tree", Miss Barnett

1) Rory O'More (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 2 Oct 1837, next 4 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 2 Oct 1837, next 4 Oct 1837

3) The Tomboy (2)

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

1) Rory O'More (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 3 Oct 1837, next 5 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 3 Oct 1837, next 5 Oct 1837

3) The Tomboy (3)

Performances first 2 Oct 1837, previous 3 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 4 Oct 1837, next 6 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 4 Oct 1837, next 6 Oct 1837

3) The Actress of All Work [; or, My Country Cousin] (1)

AU: [William H. Oxberry]

Performances first 5 Oct 1837, next 6 Oct 1837

Genre (farce) comic sketch; 1 act

First Night Cast

Manager: [William] Cullenford; Frederick (manager's son): [John F.] Saville; Maria (actress of provincial celebrity): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Bridget (country gawky): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Flourish (first-rate London actress, cousin to Bridget): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Goody Stubbins (deaf amorous old lady of eighty, Bridget's grand-aunt): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Lounge (literary fop, intriguing with Bridget, betrothed to Flourish): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Mademoiselle Josephine (opera singer from Paris): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Manager: William Cullenford Frederick: John F. Saville Maria: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Bridget: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Flourish: Mrs. Frederick H.

Yates Goody Stubbins: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Lounge: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Mademoiselle Josephine: Mrs.    Frederick H. Yates

1) Rory O'More (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 5 Oct 1837, next 7 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 5 Oct 1837, next 7 Oct 1837

3) The Actress of All Work [; or, My Country Cousin] (2)

Performances first 5 Oct 1837, previous 5 Oct 1837, next 7 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 6 Oct 1837, next 9 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 6 Oct 1837, next 16 Oct 1837

3) The Actress of All Work [; or, My Country Cousin] (3)

Performances first 5 Oct 1837, previous 6 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 7 Oct 1837, next 10 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (1)

Title Comment 1st time here; Also titled Factory Assassin; or, The Dumb Boy of Manchester; licenced under subtitle only
AU: [Barnabas F. Rayner]

Performances first 9 Oct 1837, next 10 Oct 1837

Genre (melodrama) domestic burletta of intense interest; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Lord Chancellor: [William] Cullenford; Mr. Palmerston (barrister): [John F.] Saville; Tom (dumb orphan--brother to Jane): [Andrew] Ducrow; Edward Wilton (nephew to Mrs. Wilton): Lyon; Crispin Welter (master of the "Golden Boot"): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mrs. Wilton (widow of a rich manufacturer): Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Nelly (milkmaid): Mrs. R[ichard] Barnett; Jane Wilton (wife to Edward): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Cast Comment Ducrow engaged for six nights only

Reference Cast

Lord Chancellor: William    Cullenford Mr. Palmerston: John F. Saville Tom: Andrew Ducrow Edward Wilton: Lyon Crispin Welter: James P.

Wilkinson Mrs. Wilton: Mrs. John P. Cooke Nelly: Mrs. Richard Barnett Jane Wilton: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates

I,i exterior of Mrs. Wilton's house and factory; I,ii christening party--the dance; I,iii a drawing room communicating with Mrs. Wilton's bed chamber; II,i the trial and court house

General Non-Title Information

cachouca dance: Louise Ducrow Louise Ducrow entered as La Petite Louise Ducrow on bill

1) Rory O'More (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 9 Oct 1837, next 11 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (2)

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

1) Rory O'More (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 10 Oct 1837, next 12 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (3)

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

1) Rory O'More (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 11 Oct 1837, next 13 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (4)

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

1) Rory O'More (13)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 12 Oct 1837, next 14 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (5)

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

1) Rory O'More (14)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 13 Oct 1837, next 16 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Dumb Man of Manchester (6)

Performances first 9 Oct 1837, previous 13 Oct 1837

Source Comment bill has cast for third piece missing

1) Rory O'More (15)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 14 Oct 1837, next 17 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 7 Oct 1837, next 17 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, next 17 Oct 1837

Genre (farce) entirely new burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Doctor Polypus (naturalist, Pythagorean, and a collector of curiosities): [William] Cullenford; Meinheer Von Snortenfeldt (Dutch amateur artist): O. Smith; Mr. Percival: [John F.] Saville; Tim the Touter (ci devant proprietor of a wild beast show at Bartholomew Fair, now servant to the doctor and keeper of his museum): [James P.] Wilkinson; Miss Bridget Polypus (old maid): Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Mrs. Percival: Miss Shaw

Cast Comment cast taken from New York bill 23/Oct/80 because bill for this date is imperfect

Reference Cast

Doctor Polypus: William    Cullenford Meinheer Von Snortenfeldt: O.    Smith Mr. Percival: John F. Saville

Tim the Touter: James P.    Wilkinson Miss Bridget Polypus: Mrs. John    P. Cooke Mrs. Percival: Miss Shaw

1) Rory O'More (16)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 16 Oct 1837, next 18 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 16 Oct 1837, next 18 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (2)

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

1) Rory O'More (17)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 17 Oct 1837, next 19 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 17 Oct 1837, next 19 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (3)

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

1) Rory O'More (18)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 18 Oct 1837, next 20 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 18 Oct 1837, next 20 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (4)

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

1) Rory O'More (19)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 19 Oct 1837, next 21 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (13)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 19 Oct 1837, next 21 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (5)

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

1) Rory O'More (20)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 20 Oct 1837, next 23 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Pocket Book (14)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 20 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (6)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 20 Oct 1837, next 23 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (21)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 21 Oct 1837, next 24 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

Long review of piece follows on the NN reel

2) The Death Token (1)

AU: [Thomas E. Wilks]
Au Comm "T. E. Wilks" written on bill in MS

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, next 24 Oct 1837

Genre (drama) burletta of deep dramatic interest

First Night Cast

Count Felix (lord of the village--a reprobate): Lyon; Chatlet (ferryman's son, the bridegroom): [John F.] Saville; Peloir with the Ban (ruffian): O. Smith; Baptiste (miller's son--a lover): [John] Dunn; Pierre (curate's nephew--a student): Young; Mathurin (farmer): [William] Cullenford; Solomon (professor of pyrotechnicans): [James P.] Wilkinson; the Judge: [John] Sanders; servant: Cathie; second servant: [William] Searle Mathurin's daughters--commonly called "the twin sisters of Cerbeil" Mariette: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Justine: Miss Shaw Laurette (Solomon's daughter--betrothed to Baptiste): Miss [Agnes] Taylor

Reference Cast

Count Felix: Lyon Chatlet: John F. Saville Peloir with the Ban: O. Smith Baptiste: John Dunn Pierre: Young Mathurin: William Cullenford Solomon: James P. Wilkinson

the Judge: John Sanders servant: Cathie second servant: William Searle Mariette: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Justine: Miss Shaw Laurette: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (7)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 21 Oct 1837, next 24 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (22)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 23 Oct 1837, next 25 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Death Token (2)

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, previous 23 Oct 1837, next 25 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (8)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 23 Oct 1837, next 25 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (23)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 24 Oct 1837, next 26 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Death Token (3)

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, previous 24 Oct 1837, next 26 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (9)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 24 Oct 1837, next 26 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (24)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 25 Oct 1837, next 27 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Death Token (4)

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, previous 25 Oct 1837, next 27 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (10)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 25 Oct 1837, next 27 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (25)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 26 Oct 1837, next 28 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Death Token (5)

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, previous 26 Oct 1837, next 28 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (11)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 26 Oct 1837, next 28 Oct 1837

1) Rory O'More (26)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 27 Oct 1837, next 30 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Death Token (6)

Performances first 23 Oct 1837, previous 27 Oct 1837

3) The Man with the Nose [; or, A Cure for Love] (12)

Performances first 16 Oct 1837, previous 27 Oct 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; based on La Guerre des Servantes
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne], COMP: A. Pilati
Au Comm A. Pilati comp to Italian Opera House

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, next 31 Oct 1837

Genre (burletta) grand historical burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Premislaus (King of Bohemia): [William] Cullenford; Ludgar (his son): Lyon; Melnich (prime minister): [John F.] Saville; Turendorff (governor of the citadel): Cathie; Graff: O. Smith; Bolbec (wine merchant to the court): [James P.] Wilkinson; Edgar (captain of the Royal Guard): [John] Sanders; Otho (leader of the Saxon captives): [John] Dunn; first citizen: Young; Second citizen: Upsdell; third citizen: [William] Searle; citizens, Saxons: Young, [William] Searle, Roberts, Jones, Roberts, Johnson, Cooke, Williams, Gregg, Castello, Wellington, Josephs, Baker, Dalton, Alsop, Pye, Hamilton, Gibson, Goddard, Willoughby, Wilson, Lefer, Higgins, Sachwill, Bowers, Smith, S[tephen] Smith, McLane, Knight, Curtis, Rogers, Umpebly, Seguin, Wright, Nall, Bowman, Lane, Gee, Maddow, Price, Gifford, Crooke, Marsden, Jackson, Horne, Chaplin, Bull; Valsha (the Slave Queen): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Maria (Princess of Hungary): Miss Lee; Regina (nurse to Prince Ludgar): Mrs. [John P.] Cooke slaves to the Bohemian nobles Xenia: Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Mina: Mrs. Naylor; Kebo: Miss Shaw; Diabe: Mrs. Johnson The Queen's Guard: Miss Martin, Miss Crisp, Miss Campbell, Miss Hildebrand, Miss Enscoe, Miss Somers, Miss A. Somers, Miss Mysdell, Miss E. Lee, Miss Jefferson, Miss Cooke, Miss Barton, Miss Watson, Miss Bayley, Miss Gough, Miss Watkinson, Miss Roberts, Miss Bullen, Miss [Josephine] Carson, Miss Herbert, Miss Drummond, Miss A. Drummond, Miss Lightfoot, Miss Corri, Miss Paulo, Miss Howell, Miss Williams, Miss Warne, Miss Barker, Miss Mercer, Miss Reiley, Miss Newton, Miss Ormskirk, Miss Lancaster, Miss Hayman, Miss Carter, Miss Dixon, Miss Seward, Miss Gyngell, Miss Carr, Miss Mackrill, Miss Rogers, Miss Keeley, Miss Goward, Miss Murray

Cast Comment Miss Keeley might have been Mary Lucy who made her official debut in 1845 at the Lyceum according to DNB; It is interesting that a Miss Goward is also listed, as this was Mary Keeley's mother's name; Miss Cooke spelled "Cook" on bill; There is a Miss "Ballin" in the Queen's guard; this may be Miss Bullen

Reference Cast

Premislaus: William Cullenford Ludgar: Lyon Melnich: John F. Saville Turendorff: Cathie Graff: O. Smith Bolbec: James P. Wilkinson Edgar: John Sanders Otho: John Dunn first citizen: Young Second citizen: Upsdell third citizen: William Searle citizens, Saxons:    Roberts    Young    William Searle    Jones    Johnson    Cooke    Williams    Gregg    Castello    Wellington    Josephs    Baker    Dalton    Alsop    Pye    Hamilton    Gibson    Goddard    Willoughby    Wilson    Lefer    Higgins    Sachwill    Bowers    Smith    Stephen Smith    McLane    Knight    Curtis    Rogers    Umpebly    Seguin    Wright    Nall    Bowman    Lane    Gee    Maddow    Price    Gifford    Crooke    Marsden    Jackson    Horne

Chaplin    Bull Valsha: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Maria: Miss Lee Regina: Mrs. John P. Cooke Xenia: Miss Agnes Taylor Mina: Mrs. Naylor Kebo: Miss Shaw Diabe: Mrs. Johnson The Queen's Guard:    Miss Martin    Miss Crisp    Miss Campbell    Miss Hildebrand    Miss Enscoe    Miss Somers    Miss A. Somers    Miss Mysdell    Miss E. Lee    Miss Jefferson    Miss Cooke    Miss Barton    Miss Watson    Miss Bayley    Miss Gough    Miss Watkinson    Miss Roberts    Miss Bullen    Miss Josephine Carson    Miss Herbert    Miss Drummond    Miss A. Drummond    Miss Lightfoot    Miss Corri    Miss Paulo    Miss Howell    Miss Williams    Miss Warne    Miss Barker    Miss Mercer    Miss Reiley    Miss Newton    Miss Ormskirk    Miss Lancaster    Miss Hayman    Miss Carter    Miss Dixon    Miss Seward    Miss Gyngell    Miss Carr    Miss Mackrill    Miss Rogers    Miss Keeley    Miss Goward    Miss Murray

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

(dI) marriage cortege of the Princess of Hungary; (dI) onslaught of the Saxons; (dI) grand entre of Valsha; (dII) deposition of the dynasty; (dII) Teutonic triumph; (dII) Queen's coronation banquet; (dII) submission of the Saxons; (dIII) punishment of the battlement

[1815, Prague] I,i splendid interior of the Palace of Premislaus; I,ii the Stern Stasse in Prague; I,iii court of the palace of Prague; I,iv the public fountain; II,i hall of Charlemagne; II,ii gate of Karic; III,i dungeon of the Arsenal; III,ii the Citadel

extract from review in The Morning Post, Oct 31, 1837 on NN reel

2) Rory O'More (27)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 28 Oct 1837, next 31 Oct 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (2)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 30 Oct 1837, next 1 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (28)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 30 Oct 1837, next 1 Nov 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (3)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 31 Oct 1837, next 2 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (29)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 31 Oct 1837, next 2 Nov 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (4)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 1 Nov 1837, next 3 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (30)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 1 Nov 1837, next 3 Nov 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (5)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 2 Nov 1837, next 4 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (31)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 2 Nov 1837, next 4 Nov 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (6)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 3 Nov 1837, next 6 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (32)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 3 Nov 1837, next 6 Nov 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Betty: Miss Shaw Widow O'More: Mrs. John P.   Cooke Kathleen: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (7)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 4 Nov 1837, next 7 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (33)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 4 Nov 1837, next 7 Nov 1837

"The Lad That I Love", Miss Shaw

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (8)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 6 Nov 1837, next 8 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (34)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 6 Nov 1837, next 8 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (9)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 7 Nov 1837, next 9 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (35)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 7 Nov 1837, next 9 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (10)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 8 Nov 1837, next 10 Nov 1837

Cast truncated on the bill

2) Rory O'More (36)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 8 Nov 1837, next 10 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (11)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 9 Nov 1837, next 11 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (37)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 9 Nov 1837, next 11 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (12)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 10 Nov 1837, next 13 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (38)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 10 Nov 1837, next 13 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (13)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 11 Nov 1837, next 14 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (39)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 11 Nov 1837, next 14 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (14)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 13 Nov 1837, next 15 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (40)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 13 Nov 1837, next 15 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (15)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 14 Nov 1837, next 16 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (41)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 14 Nov 1837, next 16 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (16)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 15 Nov 1837, next 17 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (42)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 15 Nov 1837, next 17 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (17)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 16 Nov 1837, next 18 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (43)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 16 Nov 1837, next 18 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (18)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 17 Nov 1837, next 20 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (44)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 17 Nov 1837, next 20 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (19)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 18 Nov 1837, next 21 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (45)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 18 Nov 1837, next 21 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (20)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 20 Nov 1837, next 22 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (46)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 20 Nov 1837, next 22 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (21)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 21 Nov 1837, next 23 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (47)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 21 Nov 1837, next 23 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (22)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 22 Nov 1837, next 24 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (48)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 22 Nov 1837, next 24 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (23)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 23 Nov 1837, next 25 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (49)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 23 Nov 1837, next 25 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (24)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 24 Nov 1837, next 27 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (50)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 24 Nov 1837, next 27 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (25)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 25 Nov 1837, next 28 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (51)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 25 Nov 1837, next 28 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (26)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 27 Nov 1837, next 29 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (52)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 27 Nov 1837, next 29 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (27)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 28 Nov 1837, next 30 Nov 1837

2) Rory O'More (53)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 28 Nov 1837, next 30 Nov 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (28)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 29 Nov 1837, next 1 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (54)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 29 Nov 1837, next 1 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (29)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 30 Nov 1837, next 2 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (55)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 30 Nov 1837, next 2 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (30)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 1 Dec 1837, next 4 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (56)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 1 Dec 1837, next 4 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (31)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 2 Dec 1837, next 5 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (57)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 2 Dec 1837, next 5 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

Cast Comment "In consequence of a severe domestic calamity, Mr. Power cannot appear this evening" (bill)

Cast truncated on the bill

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, next 5 Dec 1837

Genre (drama) military drama

First Night Cast

French General Damremont: [John F.] Saville; Colonel Bernelle: Lyon; Captain Didier: [John] Sanders; Serjeant Dubourg: [William] Cullenford; Tony Boward: [James P.] Wilkinson; Victoire: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Henri St. Alme: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Hamet (an Arab boy): Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Mme. Dubourg: Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Lucille: Miss Shaw Arabs Achmet Bey: Cathie; Murad: [William] Searle; Mohammed (Arab of the desert): O. Smith; Osmin (officer): George; Ibrahim: Cooke

Reference Cast

General Damremont: John F.    Saville Colonel Bernelle: Lyon Captain Didier: John Sanders Serjeant Dubourg: William    Cullenford Tony Boward: James P. Wilkinson Victoire: Mme. Celine Celeste Henri St. Alme: Mme. Celine    Celeste

Hamet: Mme. Celine Celeste Mme. Dubourg: Mrs. John P.    Cooke Lucille: Miss Shaw Achmet Bey: Cathie Murad: William Searle Mohammed: O. Smith Osmin: George Ibrahim: Cooke

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

descent of the Arabs and attack upon the French camp; sacking of the city; "desperate combat between Victoire and Mohammed"; "sacking of the city"

1. the encampment of the French army with view of Constantia; 2. Pavilion in the Palace of Achmet Bey; 3. the dungeons of the fortress; 4. exterior of the Moorish tower and battlements; 5. saloon in the palace

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (32)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 4 Dec 1837, next 6 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (58)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 4 Dec 1837, next 6 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (2)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 4 Dec 1837, next 6 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (33)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 5 Dec 1837, next 7 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (59)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 5 Dec 1837, next 7 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (3)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 5 Dec 1837, next 7 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (34)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 6 Dec 1837, next 8 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (60)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 6 Dec 1837, next 8 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (4)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 6 Dec 1837, next 8 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (35)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 7 Dec 1837, next 9 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (61)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 7 Dec 1837, next 9 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (5)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 7 Dec 1837, next 9 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (36)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 8 Dec 1837, next 11 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (62)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 8 Dec 1837, next 11 Dec 1837

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Rory O'More: Lyon

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (6)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 8 Dec 1837, next 11 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (37)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 9 Dec 1837, next 12 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (63)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 9 Dec 1837, next 12 Dec 1837

Cast truncated on the bill

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (7)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 9 Dec 1837, next 12 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (38)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 11 Dec 1837, next 13 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (64)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 11 Dec 1837, next 13 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (8)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 11 Dec 1837, next 13 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (39)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 12 Dec 1837, next 14 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (65)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 12 Dec 1837, next 14 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (9)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 12 Dec 1837, next 14 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (40)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 13 Dec 1837, next 15 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (66)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 13 Dec 1837, next 15 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (10)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 13 Dec 1837, next 15 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (41)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 14 Dec 1837, next 16 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (67)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 14 Dec 1837, next 16 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (11)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 14 Dec 1837, next 16 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (42)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 15 Dec 1837, next 18 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (68)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 15 Dec 1837, next 18 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (12)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 15 Dec 1837, next 18 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (43)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 16 Dec 1837, next 19 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (69)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 16 Dec 1837, next 19 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (13)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 16 Dec 1837, next 19 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (44)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 18 Dec 1837, next 20 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (70)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 18 Dec 1837, next 20 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (14)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 18 Dec 1837, next 20 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (45)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 19 Dec 1837, next 21 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (71)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 19 Dec 1837, next 21 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (15)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 19 Dec 1837, next 21 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (46)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 20 Dec 1837, next 22 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (72)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 20 Dec 1837, next 22 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (16)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 20 Dec 1837, next 22 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (47)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 21 Dec 1837, next 23 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (73)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 21 Dec 1837, next 23 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (17)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 21 Dec 1837, next 23 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (48)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 22 Dec 1837, next 26 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (74)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 22 Dec 1837, next 26 Dec 1837

3) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (18)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 22 Dec 1837, next 29 Dec 1837

DARK: Christmas Day

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (49)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 23 Dec 1837, next 27 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (75)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 23 Dec 1837, next 27 Dec 1837

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: G. Dorrington, COMP: William H. Callcott

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, next 27 Dec 1837

Genre (pantomime) novel, original and splendid comic Christmas pantomime

First Night Cast

characters in copper Giant Pennypiece: [William] Searle; Harpihapani (his son): [John] Sanders characters in copper: copper slaves Cankercopper: Barber; Verdigrissimo: [Richard] Fulford; Bronzabolio: Sills; Zinca: [William] Arnold; Queerfarthing: [Hugh] Gray; Badmag: Harvey characters in silver Dollarino (monarch of the silver city): Cooke; Shillinobobeno: George; Silver Sixpence: Harvey (from TR Dublin, 1st app here); Princess Halfcrowniana: Mrs. Naylor; Fairy Fourpence: Miss Bullen; Quicksilver (her sprite): [William] Mitchenson (fr TR DL and TR CG, 1st app here) characters in gold Emperor Guinea: Wilson; Queen Sovereign: Mrs. Kelly Harlequin: Harvey; Columbine: Mrs. Naylor; Clown: [John] Sanders; Pantaloon: [James] Barnes

Cast Comment A bill for 28 Feb 1842 suggests that the first names of Gray and Arnold are Hugh and William

Reference Cast

Giant Pennypiece: William    Searle Harpihapani: John Sanders Cankercopper: Barber Verdigrissimo: Richard Fulford Bronzabolio: Sills Zinca: William Arnold Queerfarthing: Hugh Gray Badmag: Harvey Dollarino: Cooke Shillinobobeno: George

Silver Sixpence: Harvey Princess Halfcrowniana: Mrs.    Naylor Fairy Fourpence: Miss Bullen Quicksilver: William Mitchenson Emperor Guinea: Wilson Queen Sovereign: Mrs. Kelly Harlequin: Harvey Columbine: Mrs. Naylor Clown: John Sanders Pantaloon: James Barnes

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates; ARR: Nelson Lee

grand allegorical tableau: England's Queen

1. the copper mine in the Abdpskutcharriawisque Mountains; 2. the entrance to the silver valley; 3. the abode of the Fairy Fourpence; 4. the silver fountains of Fairy Land; 5. exterior of Giant Pennypiece's copper castle; 6. the copper cavern and statue bride; 7. the golden palace of the Emperor Guinea; 8. Gutter Lane, Fleet Street; 9. Syndercomb's Magpie and Stump, Fetter Lane and pawnbroker's shop; 10. doctor's, oilman's, and candlemaker's shops, Strand; 11. Mr. Ferguson, dyer, and outside of Landers', Fleet Street; 12. interior of Landers' well-known blacking warehouse; 13. the silver valley; 14. glittering walls in the golden pavilion

transformations: Nelson Lee capture of the Princess Halfcrowniana; vision of Silver Sixpence; appearance of Fairy Fourpence from the silver lake; frolics of Quicksilver; reanimation of the Princess Halfcrowniana; sudden appearance of Fairy Fourpence; dismay of the giant and his son; interposition of Fairy Fourpence

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (50)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 26 Dec 1837, next 28 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (76)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 26 Dec 1837, next 28 Dec 1837

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 26 Dec 1837, next 28 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (51)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 27 Dec 1837, next 29 Dec 1837

2) Rory O'More (77)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 27 Dec 1837, next 5 Mar 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 27 Dec 1837, next 29 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (52)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 28 Dec 1837, next 30 Dec 1837

2) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (19)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 23 Dec 1837, next 30 Dec 1837

Cast truncated on the bill

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 28 Dec 1837, next 30 Dec 1837

1) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (53)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 29 Dec 1837, next 1 Jan 1838

2) Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina (20)

Performances first 4 Dec 1837, previous 29 Dec 1837

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 29 Dec 1837, next 1 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [William B. Bernard]

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, next 2 Jan 1838

Genre (melodrama) domestic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Major Wentworth (a proscribed Jacobite): Lyon; Robert Vaughan (young Cumberland farmer): [John F.] Saville; Tom Baggs (Carlisle post-man): H[enry R.] Beverley (1st app here); Bath Sharpe (discharged trooper): O. Smith; Chalk (innkeeper): [James P.] Wilkinson; Grayling (fisherman): [William] Cullenford; Ralph: Williams; Madeline (Wentworth's sister): Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Mary Mayfield: Miss Shaw; villagers: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Major Wentworth: Lyon Robert Vaughan: John F. Saville Tom Baggs: Henry R. Beverley Bath Sharpe: O. Smith Chalk: James P. Wilkinson

Grayling: William Cullenford Ralph: Williams Madeline: Mme. Celine Celeste Mary Mayfield: Miss Shaw villagers: Unlisted

preparations for the Jacobite's execution

I,i [sunset] a fishing station on the Solway; I,ii [sunset] parlour of a northern inn; I,iii [midnight] dormitory of the inn; II [daybreak] II,i the road to Carlisle, interior of a barn; II,ii hollow on the moor; II,iii the Solway beach; II,iv summit of a cliff overlooking the Solway

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (54)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 30 Dec 1837, next 2 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 30 Dec 1837, next 2 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (2)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 1 Jan 1838, next 3 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (55)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 1 Jan 1838, next 3 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 1 Jan 1838, next 3 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (3)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 2 Jan 1838, next 4 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (56)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 2 Jan 1838, next 4 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 2 Jan 1838, next 4 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (4)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 3 Jan 1838, next 5 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (57)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 3 Jan 1838, next 5 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 3 Jan 1838, next 5 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (5)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 4 Jan 1838, next 6 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (58)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 4 Jan 1838, next 6 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 4 Jan 1838, next 6 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (6)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 5 Jan 1838, next 8 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (59)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 5 Jan 1838, next 8 Jan 1838

3) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 5 Jan 1838, next 8 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (7)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 6 Jan 1838, next 9 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (60)

Title Comment last six nights, performance compressed
Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 6 Jan 1838, next 9 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Charles Selby]
Au Comm BILL: "by the author of Catching an Heiress"

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, next 9 Jan 1838

Genre (burletta) entirely new burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Lord Flitterly (mysterious nobleman): Cathie; Lord Mincington (affected nobleman): [Frederick H.] Yates; Alfred Fitzfrolic (extravagant gentleman): [John F.] Saville; Mr. Snaply (irascible gentleman): [William] Cullenford; Narcissus Fitzfuzzle (would-be gentleman): H[enry R.] Beverley; Mr. Dunderhead Twaddle (pattering gentleman): [James P.] Wilkinson; Catch'em (sheriff's officer, and no gentleman): Wells; Lady Flitterly (a fine lady): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Mrs. Snaply (city lady): Miss Shaw; Betty (servant of all-work): Mrs. Naylor; ladies, gentlemen, guests, dancers, policemen: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Lord Flitterly: Cathie Lord Mincington: Frederick H.    Yates Alfred Fitzfrolic: John F.    Saville Mr. Snaply: William Cullenford Narcissus Fitzfuzzle: Henry R.    Beverley

Mr. Dunderhead Twaddle: James P.    Wilkinson Catch'em: Wells Lady Flitterly: Miss Agnes    Taylor Mrs. Snaply: Miss Shaw ladies, gentlemen, guests,    dancers, policemen: Unlisted

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 6 Jan 1838, next 9 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (8)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 8 Jan 1838, next 10 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (61)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 8 Jan 1838, next 10 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (2)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 8 Jan 1838, next 10 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 8 Jan 1838, next 10 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (9)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 9 Jan 1838, next 11 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (62)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 9 Jan 1838, next 11 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (3)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 9 Jan 1838, next 11 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 9 Jan 1838, next 11 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (10)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 10 Jan 1838, next 12 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (63)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 10 Jan 1838, next 12 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (4)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 10 Jan 1838, next 12 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 10 Jan 1838, next 12 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (11)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 11 Jan 1838, next 13 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (64)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 11 Jan 1838, next 13 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (5)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 11 Jan 1838, next 13 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 11 Jan 1838, next 13 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (12)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 12 Jan 1838, next 15 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (65)

Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 12 Jan 1838, next 15 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (6)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 12 Jan 1838, next 15 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 12 Jan 1838, next 15 Jan 1838

1) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (13)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 13 Jan 1838, next 16 Jan 1838

2) Valsha; or, The Slave Queen (66)

Title Comment "Compressed and positively the last night" (bill)
Performances first 30 Oct 1837, previous 13 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (7)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 13 Jan 1838, next 16 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 13 Jan 1838, next 16 Jan 1838

Cast truncated on the bill

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne], COMP: A. Pilati

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, next 17 Jan 1838

Genre (musical drama) romantic operatic burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Urania (Queen of the Stars): Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Iris: Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Pleiads: Miss Lee, Miss A. Lee, Miss Bullen, Miss Upsdell, Miss Jones, Miss Jackson; Boreas (the North Wind): H[enry R.] Beverley; Flutter (the South Wind): [Frederick H.] Yates; Asteria: Mrs. [John A.] Nisbett; Roland (woodcutter): Lyon; Dominic (father to Lucette): [William] Cullenford; Lucette: Miss Shaw; Dame Margaret (Roland's mother): Mrs. Johnson; meteors: [John] Sanders, Harvey, [William] Searle, [James] Barnes, George, Johnson

Cast Comment Upsdell spelled "Upsdale" here and passim

Reference Cast

Urania: Mrs. John P. Cooke Iris: Miss Agnes Taylor Pleiads:    Miss Lee    Miss A. Lee    Miss Bullen    Miss Upsdell    Miss Jones    Miss Jackson Boreas: Henry R. Beverley Flutter: J. W. Collier Asteria: Mrs. John A. Nisbett

Roland: Lyon Dominic: William Cullenford Lucette: Miss Shaw Dame Margaret: Mrs. Johnson meteors:    John Sanders    Harvey    William Searle    James Barnes    George    Johnson

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

exhalations! their light and shade

1. region of clouds; 2. the woodcutter's cot; 3. the broad spreading oak; 4. the wizard waste; 5. Uriel's grave; 6.the magic star of Mazaroth

2) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (14)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 15 Jan 1838, next 17 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (1 Jan 1838)

ADDS Lieut. Manly: Cathie

3) The Dancing Barber (8)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 15 Jan 1838, next 17 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 15 Jan 1838, next 17 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (2)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 16 Jan 1838, next 18 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Jan 1838)

BUT Flutter: Frederick H. Yates

2) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (15)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 16 Jan 1838, next 18 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (1 Jan 1838)

ADDS Lieut. Manly: Cathie

3) The Dancing Barber (9)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 16 Jan 1838, next 18 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 16 Jan 1838, next 18 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (3)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 17 Jan 1838, next 19 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Jan 1838)

BUT Flutter: Frederick H. Yates

2) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (16)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 17 Jan 1838, next 19 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (1 Jan 1838)

ADDS Lieut. Manly: Cathie

3) The Dancing Barber (10)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 17 Jan 1838, next 19 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 17 Jan 1838, next 19 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (4)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 18 Jan 1838, next 20 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Jan 1838)

BUT Flutter: Frederick H. Yates

2) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (17)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 18 Jan 1838, next 20 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (1 Jan 1838)

ADDS Lieut. Manly: Cathie

3) The Dancing Barber (11)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 18 Jan 1838, next 20 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 18 Jan 1838, next 20 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (5)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 19 Jan 1838, next 22 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Jan 1838)

BUT Flutter: Frederick H. Yates

2) St. Mary's Eve; or, A Story of the Solway (18)

Performances first 1 Jan 1838, previous 19 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (1 Jan 1838)

ADDS Lieut. Manly: Cathie

3) The Dancing Barber (12)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 19 Jan 1838, next 22 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 19 Jan 1838, next 22 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (6)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 20 Jan 1838, next 23 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; one of four plays based on Scribe's Le Domino Noir
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, next 23 Jan 1838

Genre (burletta) new burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Horace de Massaremo: [Frederick H.] Yates; Lord Elfont: [James P.] Wilkinson; Juliano: [John F.] Saville; Gil Perez: O. Smith; Melchior: [John] Sanders; 1st gentleman: Harvey; 2nd gentleman: [William] Searle; Angelle: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Francesca: Miss Shaw; Jacintha: Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Ursula: Miss A[gnes] Taylor

Reference Cast

Horace de Massaremo: Frederick    H. Yates Lord Elfont: James P. Wilkinson Juliano: John F. Saville Gil Perez: O. Smith Melchior: John Sanders 1st gentleman: Harvey

2nd gentleman: William Searle Angelle: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Francesca: Miss Shaw Jacintha: Mrs. John P. Cooke Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) The Dancing Barber (13)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 20 Jan 1838, next 23 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (24)

Title Comment compressed and presented as afterpiece
Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 20 Jan 1838, next 23 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (7)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 22 Jan 1838, next 24 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (2)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 22 Jan 1838, next 24 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (14)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 22 Jan 1838, next 24 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 22 Jan 1838, next 24 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (8)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 23 Jan 1838, next 25 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (3)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 23 Jan 1838, next 25 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (15)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 23 Jan 1838, next 25 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 23 Jan 1838, next 25 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (9)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 24 Jan 1838, next 26 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (4)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 24 Jan 1838, next 26 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (16)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 24 Jan 1838, next 26 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 24 Jan 1838, next 26 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (10)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 25 Jan 1838, next 27 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (5)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 25 Jan 1838, next 27 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (17)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 25 Jan 1838, next 27 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 25 Jan 1838, next 27 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (11)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 26 Jan 1838, next 29 Jan 1838

2) The Black Domino (6)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 26 Jan 1838, next 29 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (18)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 26 Jan 1838, next 29 Jan 1838

Cast as reference cast (8 Jan 1838)

ADDS Betty: Mrs. Naylor

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (29)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 26 Jan 1838, next 29 Jan 1838

1) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (12)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 27 Jan 1838, next 31 Jan 1838

Cast truncated on the bill

2) The Black Domino (7)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 27 Jan 1838, next 31 Jan 1838

3) The Dancing Barber (19)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 27 Jan 1838, next 5 Feb 1838

Cast truncated on the bill

4) Harlequin Silver Sixpence and the Giant Penny Piece; or, The World of Coins (30)

Performances first 26 Dec 1837, previous 27 Jan 1838

Special Performance Martyr's Day: Mimicry, Dissolving Views, Tumbling

1) The Gnome Fly (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Harvey Leach]
Au Comm name "Harvey Leach" penned after "Hervio Nano"

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, next 1 Feb 1838

Genre (extravaganza) entirely new bizarre flight of fancy, or petite tale of enchantment; intro, 2 parts

First Night Cast

Alnain (King of the Gnomes and Dives): Signor Hervio Nano (1st time here); Duverley (Alnain's prime minister): George; Cobolt (noble gnome): [William] Searle; Meerjehan (Queen of the Peris): Miss Shaw; Chittygong (messenger extraordinary from the Grand Cham of Tartary to the Great Mogul): H[enry R.] Beverley; Sidi (supposed orphan peasant): Lyon; Sapajou (baboon to the Prince of Tartary): Signor Hervio Nano; Solomon Ben Solomon (the Great Mogul--Emperor of all the moguls): [William] Cullenford; Mustapha Gobemouchi (Grand Vizier): [James P.] Wilkinson; Princess Felima (daughter to the Great Mogul): Miss [Agnes] Taylor; Shamuckda (presumed Prince of Tartary): [John F.] Saville; ladies of the court, officers of state, guards, slaves: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Alnain: Signor Hervio Nano Duverley: George Cobolt: William Searle Meerjehan: Miss Shaw Chittygong: Henry R. Beverley Sidi: Lyon Sapajou: Signor Hervio Nano Solomon Ben Solomon: William    Cullenford

Mustapha Gobemouchi: James P.    Wilkinson Princess Felima: Miss Agnes    Taylor Shamuckda: John F. Saville ladies of the court, officers of    state, guards, slaves:    Unlisted

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

gnomic appearance and disappearance of Alnain; aetherial descent of Meerjehan; grand bridal procession of the Princess Shamuckda; enchantment of the Tower of Winds; wonderful flight of the fly; magical deliverance of the Princess; appearance of the Peri; disappearance of the fly

1. mine palace of Alnain in the center of the earth; 2. valley of dates and romantic landscape near Lahore with the cottage of Sidi; 3. grand hall of audience in the Mogul's palace; 4. imperial gardens of the Mogul palace; 5. mystic wood in the suburbs of Lahore; 6. Tower of Winds on the hanging rock with extensive bird's-eye view of the City of Lahore

there is an account in French on Le Mime Harvey on the NN reel. There are several illustrations also

2) The Black Domino (8)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 29 Jan 1838, next 1 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (13)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 29 Jan 1838, next 1 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (2)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 31 Jan 1838, next 2 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (9)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 31 Jan 1838, next 2 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (14)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 31 Jan 1838, next 2 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (3)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 1 Feb 1838, next 3 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (10)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 1 Feb 1838, next 3 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (15)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 1 Feb 1838, next 3 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (4)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 2 Feb 1838, next 5 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (11)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 2 Feb 1838, next 5 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (16)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 2 Feb 1838, next 5 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (5)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 3 Feb 1838, next 6 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (12)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 3 Feb 1838, next 6 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (17)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 3 Feb 1838, next 6 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (20)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 29 Jan 1838, next 6 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (6)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 5 Feb 1838, next 7 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (13)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 5 Feb 1838, next 7 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (18)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 5 Feb 1838, next 7 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (21)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 5 Feb 1838, next 7 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (7)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 6 Feb 1838, next 8 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (14)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 6 Feb 1838, next 8 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (19)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 6 Feb 1838, next 8 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (22)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 6 Feb 1838, next 8 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (8)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 7 Feb 1838, next 9 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (15)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 7 Feb 1838, next 9 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (20)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 7 Feb 1838, next 9 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (23)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 7 Feb 1838, next 9 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (9)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 8 Feb 1838, next 10 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (16)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 8 Feb 1838, next 10 Feb 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (21)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 8 Feb 1838, next 10 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (24)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 8 Feb 1838, next 10 Feb 1838

1) The Gnome Fly (10)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 9 Feb 1838, next 12 Feb 1838

2) The Black Domino (17)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 9 Feb 1838, next 5 Mar 1838

3) All For Love; or, The Lost Pleiad (22)

Performances first 16 Jan 1838, previous 9 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (25)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 9 Feb 1838, next 12 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [William B. Bernard]
Au Comm BILL: "by the author of Lucille, St. Mary's Eve"

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, next 13 Feb 1838

Genre (romantic burletta) new romantic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Count D'Alfarache: [Frederick H.] Yates; Senhor Torijos (merchant of Lisbon): [John F.] Saville; Sandoval (his friend): [William] Searle; Armadillo (his valet): H[enry R.] Beverley; Juan Romiro (fisherman): Lyon; Lope: [William] Cullenford; Ray Dias (bull fighter): [John] Sanders; Gil Popo: George; Guava (fortune teller): O. Smith; The Corregidor: Cathie; citizens, fishermen, masks: Jones, Smith, Clarke; Lady Inez: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Paquita (her attendant): Mrs. [John A.] Nisbett; Gitta (a contrabandista): Mrs. Naylor

Reference Cast

Count D'Alfarache: Cathie Senhor Torijos: John F. Saville Sandoval: William Searle Armadillo: Henry R. Beverley Juan Romiro: Lyon Lope: William Cullenford Ray Dias: John Sanders Gil Popo: George Guava: O. Smith

The Corregidor: Lansdowne citizens, fishermen, masks:    Jones    Smith    Clarke Lady Inez: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Paquita: Mrs. John A. Nisbett Gitta: Mrs. Naylor

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

dance of the Landun: Mrs. Naylor, Harvey; dance of the Seguidilla: Mrs. Naylor, Harvey

attack by the fishermen with distant view of auto da fe

I,i the Praca do Commercio or the old Grand Quay of Lisbon on a fete day; I,ii the Shrine of St. Amora; I,iii the garden wall of the Casa D'Alfarache; I,iv the alcoba or boudoir of the Lady Inez overlooking the garden of the mansion; II,i a quinta on the Tagus with distant view of Lisbon; II,ii the Camaras or garden parlours of the Casa D'Alfarache; II,iii the Rocio or Grand Square of Lisbon; II,iv Camara do Justicia

2) The Married Rake (1)

AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, next 13 Feb 1838

Genre (comedy) petite comedy; 1 act

First Night Cast

Mr. Frederick Flighty (erratic married gentleman): [John F.] Saville; John: George; Mrs. Flighty (easy, confiding, unsuspecting wife): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Mrs. Trictrace (teazing, tormenting, bewitching, young widow): Mrs. [John A.] Nisbett; Cornet Fitzherbert Fitzhenry (beau ideal of a cavalry officer): Mrs. [John A.] Nisbett; Susan Twist (accomplished lady's maid): Miss Shaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Frederick Flighty: John F.    Saville John: George Mrs. Flighty: Miss Agnes Taylor Mrs. Trictrace: Mrs. John A.

Nisbett Cornet Fitzherbert Fitzhenry:    Mrs. John A. Nisbett Susan Twist: Miss Shaw

3) The Gnome Fly (11)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 10 Feb 1838, next 13 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (26)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 10 Feb 1838, next 13 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (2)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 12 Feb 1838, next 14 Feb 1838

Cast as reference cast (12 Feb 1838)

BUT Count D'Alfarache: Frederick   H. Yates The Corregidor: Cathie

2) The Married Rake (2)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 12 Feb 1838, next 14 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (12)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 12 Feb 1838, next 14 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (27)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 12 Feb 1838, next 14 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (3)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 13 Feb 1838, next 15 Feb 1838

Cast as reference cast (12 Feb 1838)

BUT Count D'Alfarache: Frederick   H. Yates The Corregidor: Cathie

2) The Married Rake (3)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 13 Feb 1838, next 15 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (13)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 13 Feb 1838, next 15 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (28)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 13 Feb 1838, next 15 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (4)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 14 Feb 1838, next 16 Feb 1838

Cast as reference cast (12 Feb 1838)

BUT Count D'Alfarache: Frederick   H. Yates The Corregidor: Cathie

2) The Married Rake (4)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 14 Feb 1838, next 16 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (14)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 14 Feb 1838, next 16 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (29)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 14 Feb 1838, next 16 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (5)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 15 Feb 1838, next 17 Feb 1838

Cast as reference cast (12 Feb 1838)

BUT Count D'Alfarache: Frederick   H. Yates The Corregidor: Cathie

2) The Married Rake (5)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 15 Feb 1838, next 17 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (15)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 15 Feb 1838, next 17 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (30)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 15 Feb 1838, next 17 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (6)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 16 Feb 1838, next 19 Feb 1838

Cast as reference cast (12 Feb 1838)

BUT Count D'Alfarache: Frederick   H. Yates The Corregidor: Cathie

2) The Married Rake (6)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 16 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (16)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 16 Feb 1838, next 19 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (31)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 16 Feb 1838, next 19 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (7)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 17 Feb 1838, next 20 Feb 1838

cast truncated on the bill

2) The Rifle Brigade (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Charles Selby]
Au Comm BILL: "By the author of Dancing Barber"

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, next 20 Feb 1838

Genre (burletta) burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Doddleton (whimsical gentleman): [Frederick H.] Yates; Captain Henry Nugent (a long rifle): O. Smith; Peter Simple (a page, or incipient tiger, an Eaton boy): H[enry R.] Beverley; Mrs. Doddleton (Doddleton's wife): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Perker (informed lady's maid): Miss Shaw; Mrs. Major Masterman (enterprising lady, an agitator, and a young rifle): Mrs. [John A.] Nisbett

Reference Cast

Mr. Doddleton: Frederick H.    Yates Captain Henry Nugent: O. Smith Peter Simple: Henry R. Beverley Mrs. Doddleton: Miss Agnes

Taylor Perker: Miss Shaw Mrs. Major Masterman: Mrs. John    A. Nisbett

3) The Gnome Fly (17)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 17 Feb 1838, next 20 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (32)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 17 Feb 1838, next 20 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (8)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 19 Feb 1838, next 21 Feb 1838

2) The Rifle Brigade (2)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 19 Feb 1838, next 21 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (18)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 19 Feb 1838, next 21 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (33)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 19 Feb 1838, next 21 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (9)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 20 Feb 1838, next 22 Feb 1838

2) The Rifle Brigade (3)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 20 Feb 1838, next 22 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (19)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 20 Feb 1838, next 22 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (34)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 20 Feb 1838, next 22 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (10)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 21 Feb 1838, next 23 Feb 1838

2) The Rifle Brigade (4)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 21 Feb 1838, next 23 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (20)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 21 Feb 1838, next 23 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (35)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 21 Feb 1838, next 23 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (11)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 22 Feb 1838, next 24 Feb 1838

2) The Rifle Brigade (5)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 22 Feb 1838, next 24 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (21)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 22 Feb 1838, next 24 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (36)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 22 Feb 1838, next 24 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (12)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 23 Feb 1838, next 26 Feb 1838

2) The Rifle Brigade (6)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 23 Feb 1838, next 26 Feb 1838

3) The Gnome Fly (22)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 23 Feb 1838, next 26 Feb 1838

4) The Dancing Barber (37)

Performances first 8 Jan 1838, previous 23 Feb 1838, next 17 May 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (13)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 24 Feb 1838, next 27 Feb 1838

Cast truncated on the bill

2) The Gnome Fly (23)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 24 Feb 1838, next 27 Feb 1838

tumbling: Sidi Ali, Abdallah, Ahmed, Hossein, Mohammed, Hassan

3) The Rifle Brigade (7)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 24 Feb 1838, next 27 Feb 1838

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (14)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 26 Feb 1838, next 1 Mar 1838

2) The Gnome Fly (24)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 26 Feb 1838, next 1 Mar 1838

3) The Rifle Brigade (8)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 26 Feb 1838, next 1 Mar 1838

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (15)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 27 Feb 1838, next 3 Mar 1838

2) The Gnome Fly (25)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 27 Feb 1838, next 3 Mar 1838

3) The Rifle Brigade (9)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 27 Feb 1838, next 3 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) A Maiden's Fame; or, A Legend of Lisbon (16)

Performances first 12 Feb 1838, previous 1 Mar 1838

2) The Gnome Fly (26)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 1 Mar 1838, next 5 Mar 1838

3) The Rifle Brigade (10)

Performances first 19 Feb 1838, previous 1 Mar 1838

1) Rory O'More (78)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 28 Dec 1837, next 6 Mar 1838

Cast list replaced

2) The Black Domino (18)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 10 Feb 1838, next 6 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (1)

Title Comment not acted these 14 years; Bill gives subtitle as The Irishman in London
AU: [James T. Rodwell]
Au Comm The piece was written by James; George added a scene in 1825 (see note 1824 season)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, next 6 Mar 1838

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Old Melbourne: [William] Cullenford; Young Melbourne: [John F.] Saville; Trap: [John] Sanders; Larry Hoolagan: [Tyrone] Power; Louisa Lovemore: Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Susan: Miss Shaw; Letty: Mrs. Naylor

Reference Cast

Old Melbourne: William    Cullenford Young Melbourne: John F.    Saville Trap: John Sanders

Larry Hoolagan: Tyrone Power Louisa Lovemore: Miss Agnes    Taylor Susan: Mrs. John P. Cooke Letty: Mrs. Naylor

4) The Gnome Fly (27)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 3 Mar 1838, next 6 Mar 1838

1) Rory O'More (79)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 5 Mar 1838, next 8 Mar 1838

2) The Black Domino (19)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 5 Mar 1838, next 8 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (2)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 5 Mar 1838, next 8 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (5 Mar 1838)

BUT Susan: Miss Shaw

4) The Gnome Fly (28)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 5 Mar 1838, next 8 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) Rory O'More (80)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 6 Mar 1838, next 10 Mar 1838

2) The Black Domino (20)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 6 Mar 1838, next 10 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (3)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 6 Mar 1838, next 10 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (5 Mar 1838)

BUT Susan: Miss Shaw

4) The Gnome Fly (29)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 6 Mar 1838, next 10 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) Rory O'More (81)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 8 Mar 1838, next 12 Mar 1838

2) The Black Domino (21)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 8 Mar 1838, next 12 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (4)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 8 Mar 1838, next 12 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (5 Mar 1838)

BUT Susan: Miss Shaw

4) The Gnome Fly (30)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 8 Mar 1838, next 12 Mar 1838

1) The Black Domino (22)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 10 Mar 1838, next 13 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Francesca: Miss Shaw Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

2) Rory O'More (82)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 10 Mar 1838, next 13 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (5)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 10 Mar 1838, next 13 Mar 1838

4) The Gnome Fly (31)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 10 Mar 1838, next 13 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

1) The Black Domino (23)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 12 Mar 1838, next 15 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Francesca: Miss Shaw Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

2) Rory O'More (83)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 12 Mar 1838, next 15 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (6)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 12 Mar 1838, next 15 Mar 1838

4) The Gnome Fly (32)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 12 Mar 1838, next 15 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) Rory O'More (84)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 13 Mar 1838, next 17 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

2) The Black Domino (24)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 13 Mar 1838, next 17 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Francesca: Miss Shaw Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (7)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 13 Mar 1838, next 17 Mar 1838

4) The Gnome Fly (33)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 13 Mar 1838, next 17 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) Rory O'More (85)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 15 Mar 1838, next 19 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

2) The Black Domino (25)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 15 Mar 1838, next 30 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

OMITS Francesca: Miss Shaw Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (8)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 15 Mar 1838, next 19 Mar 1838

4) The Gnome Fly (34)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 15 Mar 1838, next 19 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

1) The Gnome Fly (35)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 17 Mar 1838, next 20 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

2) Rory O'More (86)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 17 Mar 1838, next 20 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (9)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 17 Mar 1838, next 20 Mar 1838

General Non-Title Information

tumbling: -Bedouin Arabs

1) The Gnome Fly (36)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 19 Mar 1838, next 22 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

2) Rory O'More (87)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 19 Mar 1838, next 22 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (10)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 19 Mar 1838, next 22 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Gnome Fly (37)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 20 Mar 1838, next 24 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

2) Rory O'More (88)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 20 Mar 1838, next 24 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (11)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 20 Mar 1838, next 24 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Gnome Fly (38)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 22 Mar 1838, next 26 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

2) Rory O'More (89)

Performances first 29 Sep 1837, previous 22 Mar 1838, next 7 May 1838

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1837)

BUT Mary O'More: Miss Lee

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (12)

Performances first 5 Mar 1838, previous 22 Mar 1838, next 7 May 1838

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; probably T. G. Blake's Dumb Guide of the Tyrol--Nicoll
AU: [Thomas G. Blake?]

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, next 27 Mar 1838

Genre (romantic burletta) romantic burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Andreas Hofer: [Frederick H.] Yates; Alfred Keller: [John F.] Saville; Arnold Keller: [William] Cullenford; Wilhelm Kelman: O. Smith; Fritz Kelman: Lyon; commandant: Lansdowne; officer: [John] Sanders; Urick: George; Henrick: Williams; Margaret: Mrs. [John P.] Cooke; Bertha Hofer: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Andreas Hofer: Cathie Alfred Keller: John F. Saville Arnold Keller: William    Cullenford Wilhelm Kelman: O. Smith Fritz Kelman: Henry G. Denvil

commandant: Lansdowne officer: John Sanders Urick: George Henrick: Williams Margaret: Mrs. John P. Cooke Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Hooper

the avalanche

I,i interior of the Citadel; II,i exterior of Hofer's hostelry; III,i upper room and window overlooking the passayer

2) The Gnome Fly (39)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 24 Mar 1838, next 27 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (1)

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

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, next 27 Mar 1838

Genre (burletta) entirely new burletta

First Night Cast

The Monkey: Signor Hervio Nano; Jean Bruneau (landlord of the "St. Madeline"): [William] Cullenford; Pierre Cagnard (the mayor): [Frederick H.] Yates; Albert (German student): [John F.] Saville; Gilbert (assistant in a travelling menagerie): [John] Sanders; Denis (Cagnard's servant): O. Smith; Justine (daughter of Jean Bruneau): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Fanchon (Bruneau's servant): Mrs. Naylor

Reference Cast

The Monkey: Signor Hervio Nano Jean Bruneau: William    Cullenford Pierre Cagnard: Frederick H.    Yates

Albert: John F. Saville Gilbert: John Sanders Denis: O. Smith Justine: Miss Agnes Taylor Fanchon: Mrs. Naylor

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (2)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 26 Mar 1838, next 29 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (40)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 26 Mar 1838, next 29 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (2)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 26 Mar 1838, next 29 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (3)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 27 Mar 1838, next 31 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (41)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 27 Mar 1838, next 31 Mar 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (3)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 27 Mar 1838, next 31 Mar 1838

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (4)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 29 Mar 1838, next 2 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (42)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 29 Mar 1838, next 2 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (4)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 29 Mar 1838, next 2 Apr 1838

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (5)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 31 Mar 1838, next 3 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (43)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 31 Mar 1838, next 3 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (5)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 31 Mar 1838, next 3 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Pierre Cagnard: Henry R.   Beverley

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (6)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 2 Apr 1838, next 5 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (44)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 2 Apr 1838, next 5 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (6)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 2 Apr 1838, next 5 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Pierre Cagnard: Henry R.   Beverley

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (7)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 3 Apr 1838, next 7 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (45)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 3 Apr 1838, next 7 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (7)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 3 Apr 1838, next 7 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Pierre Cagnard: Henry R.   Beverley

Special Performance Lenten Entertainment: Oratorio and concert

1) The Guide of the Tyrol (8)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 5 Apr 1838, next 16 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Andreas Hofer: Frederick H.   Yates Fritz Kelman: Lyon Bertha Hofer: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Gnome Fly (46)

Performances first 31 Jan 1838, previous 5 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1838)

BUT Meerjehan: Miss Lee Chittygong: J. W. Collier

3) The Mayor and the Monkey (8)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 5 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (26 Mar 1838)

BUT Pierre Cagnard: Henry R.   Beverley

1) The Groves of Blarney (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Based on Mrs. Hall's Lights and Shadows of Irish Life
AU: Mrs. Anna M. Hall, COMP: William Forde, Alexander D. Roche

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, next 17 Apr 1838

Genre (comic drama) serio-comic romantic burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Connor O'Gorman (true hearted Irishman): [Tyrone] Power; Marcus Roche (Connor's friend): O. Smith; Ulick O'Sullivan (Connor's rival, last of his race): [Henry G.] Denvil (fr TR CG); Peter Swan (cockney traveller, in search of the picturesque, among the Wild Hirish): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mick Sweeny (collector of rent): [John] Sanders; Dennis Murphy (one of the rent payers): [William] Cullenford; Tom Staff ("boy" in the service of the factor): Upsdell; Jack Gale ("coadjutor" of the same): George; Terry Conroy (follower of the same): Williams; Hector Lee (son of Margaret): Master Johnson; Capt. Grey (English officer): Lansdowne; Capt. Rowland (recruiting for foreign service): Cathie; Margaret Lee (young British widow residing at Blarney and beloved by Connor): Mrs. Hooper (from TR DL); Flora Russel (her sister): Miss Shaw; Aileen O'Sullivan (sister of Ulick): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; The Griffin (mother of mischief): [Frederick H.] Yates; Old Monica: Miss Warren; soldiers, constables, peasant girls: Unlisted

Reference Cast

Connor O'Gorman: Tyrone Power Marcus Roche: John F. Saville Ulick O'Sullivan: Henry G.    Denvil Peter Swan: James P. Wilkinson Mick Sweeny: John Sanders Dennis Murphy: William    Cullenford Tom Staff: Upsdell Jack Gale: George Terry Conroy: Williams

Hector Lee: Master Johnson Capt. Grey: Lansdowne Capt. Rowland: Cathie Margaret Lee: Mrs. Hooper Flora Russel: Miss Shaw Aileen O'Sullivan: Miss Agnes    Taylor The Griffin: Frederick H. Yates Old Monica: Miss Warren soldiers, constables, peasant    girls: Unlisted

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

"When Lovers Come to Woo a Maid", Miss Shaw; "Aileen Mavourneen", Miss A[gnes] Taylor; "The Perilous Blarney", [Tyrone] Power; "A Blessing and a Tear", Miss A[gnes] Taylor

[two days, 1740, the Village of Blarney] I,i Blarney Bridge; I,ii Blarney Castle in the distance; I,iii the Bee's Nest; I,iv cottage of Margaret Lee; I,v vaults of Blarney Castle; I,vi the Cromeck of the giant's bed; II,i the Sweet Rock Close and Witches' Stairs; II,ii the chamber of Margaret Lee; II,iii the holy well; II,iv cabin of Monica Murphy; III,i the parlour of the Bee's Nest; III,ii round tower of the O'Sullivans scenery "from sketches by T. Crofton Croker" (bill)

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (9)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 7 Apr 1838, next 17 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, next 17 Apr 1838

Genre (melodrama) popular burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Gil Blas (boy of Santillaine): Mrs. Hooper; Alvarez (captain of the Holy Brotherhood): Williams; Captain Rolando: [John F.] Saville lieutenants Despardo: O. Smith; Malvolez: Cathie Andrew Corculo (Spanish innkeeper): [James P.] Wilkinson; Gomes: George; Pietro: Upsdell; Sanguino: Lansdowne; Spalatro: Roberts; Domingo (the Negro): [John] Sanders; Donna Mensia: Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Leonardo (the cook): Mrs. Warren; Brunetta (the hostess): Miss Shaw

Reference Cast

Gil Blas: Mrs. Hooper Alvarez: Williams Captain Rolando: John F.    Saville Despardo: O. Smith Malvolez: Cathie Andrew Corculo: James P.    Wilkinson

Gomes: George Pietro: Upsdell Sanguino: Lansdowne Spalatro: Roberts Domingo: John Sanders Donna Mensia: Miss Agnes Taylor Leonardo: Mrs. Warren Brunetta: Miss Shaw

I,i the cave; II,i the carriage; III,i the conflagration

1) The Groves of Blarney (2)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 16 Apr 1838, next 18 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Apr 1838)

BUT Marcus Roche: O. Smith

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (10)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 16 Apr 1838, next 18 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (2)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 16 Apr 1838, next 18 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (3)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 17 Apr 1838, next 19 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Apr 1838)

BUT Marcus Roche: O. Smith

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (11)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 17 Apr 1838, next 19 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (3)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 17 Apr 1838, next 19 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (4)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 18 Apr 1838, next 20 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Apr 1838)

BUT Marcus Roche: O. Smith

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (12)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 18 Apr 1838, next 20 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (4)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 18 Apr 1838, next 20 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (5)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 19 Apr 1838, next 21 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Apr 1838)

BUT Marcus Roche: O. Smith

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (13)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 19 Apr 1838, next 21 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (5)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 19 Apr 1838, next 21 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (6)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 20 Apr 1838, next 23 Apr 1838

Cast as reference cast (16 Apr 1838)

BUT Marcus Roche: O. Smith

2) The Guide of the Tyrol (14)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 20 Apr 1838, next 23 Apr 1838

3) The Boy and the Bandits (6)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 20 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (7)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 21 Apr 1838, next 24 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (1)

AU: [Isaac Pocock]

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, next 24 Apr 1838

Genre (farce) favorite burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Ledger (retired citizen): [William] Cullenford; Alderman Dobbs: [John] Sanders; Patrick Rooney (servant of all-work): [Tyrone] Power; Thomas Dobbs, Jr. (qualifying for alderman): [Frederick H.] Yates; Julia Ledger (daughter to Ledger): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; Mrs. Dobbs: Miss Warren amiable sisters Miss Damper: Miss Paris; Miss Jemima Damper: Miss E. Paris

Reference Cast

Mr. Ledger: William Cullenford Alderman Dobbs: John Sanders Patrick Rooney: Tyrone Power Thomas Dobbs, Jr.: Frederick H.    Yates

Julia Ledger: Miss Agnes Taylor Mrs. Dobbs: Miss Warren Miss Damper: Miss Paris Miss Jemima Damper: Miss E.    Paris

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (15)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 21 Apr 1838, next 24 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (8)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 23 Apr 1838, next 25 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (2)

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, previous 23 Apr 1838, next 25 Apr 1838

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (16)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 23 Apr 1838, next 25 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (9)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 24 Apr 1838, next 26 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (3)

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, previous 24 Apr 1838, next 26 Apr 1838

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (17)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 24 Apr 1838, next 26 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (10)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 25 Apr 1838, next 27 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (4)

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, previous 25 Apr 1838, next 27 Apr 1838

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (18)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 25 Apr 1838, next 27 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (11)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 26 Apr 1838, next 28 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (5)

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, previous 26 Apr 1838, next 28 Apr 1838

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (19)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 26 Apr 1838, next 28 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (12)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 27 Apr 1838, next 30 Apr 1838

2) The Omnibus [; or, A Convenient Distance] (6)

Performances first 23 Apr 1838, previous 27 Apr 1838, next 17 May 1838

3) The Guide of the Tyrol (20)

Performances first 26 Mar 1838, previous 27 Apr 1838

1) The Groves of Blarney (13)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 28 Apr 1838, next 1 May 1838

2) Pat and the Potatoes; or, The Abandoned Irishman (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives title as P. & His Potatoes
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 30 Apr 1838, next 1 May 1838

Genre (extravaganza) extravaganza

First Night Cast

Moon Eye (King of Japan): O. Smith; Twanki (mandarin of twenty buttons): [Frederick H.] Yates; Pho Phoh (physician to the king): [James P.] Wilkinson; Blue Nose (a monkey): [William] Mitchenson; Mick Mulligan (abandoned Irishman): [Tyrone] Power; Dan Muggin: [William] Cullenford; Whang Tum (officer of the king's guard): [John] Sanders; Ching Ching (daughter to Pho Phoh): Miss A[gnes] Taylor; guards, slaves, dancing girls: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Moon Eye: O. Smith Twanki: Frederick H. Yates Pho Phoh: James P. Wilkinson Blue Nose: William Mitchenson Mick Mulligan: Tyrone Power

Dan Muggin: William Cullenford Whang Tum: John Sanders Ching Ching: Miss Agnes Taylor guards, slaves, dancing girls:    Unlisted

1. the "dissolute" island; 2. Japaned garden; 3. Imperial Palace and block of Mooni

3) The Black Domino (26)

Performances first 22 Jan 1838, previous 17 Mar 1838, next 1 May 1838

Cast as reference cast (22 Jan 1838)

BUT Jacintha: Miss Warren Francesca: Miss Agnes Taylor OMITS Ursula: Miss Agnes Taylor

Cast truncated on the bill

1) The Groves of Blarney (14)

Performances first 16 Apr 1838, previous 30 Apr 1838, next 2 May 1838

2) Pat and the Potatoes; or, The Abandoned Irishman (2)

Performances first 30 Apr 1838, previous 30 Apr 1838, next 2 May 1838

3) The Black Domino (27)