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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1841-1842

• First Performance of Oct 1841

• First Performance of Nov 1841

• First Performance of Dec 1841

• First Performance of Jan 1842

• First Performance of Feb 1842

• First Performance of Mar 1842

• First Performance of Apr 1842

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

• Spectacle Performers

The Season

No change in ownership or management occurred before the 1841-42 season. Frederick H. Yates and Thomas Gladstane continued as proprietors, and Yates remained as manager.

A new spectacular effect was made possible by the installation of a tank of water--8,000 or 10,000 cubic feet of it depending upon which bill one believes--making scenes involving rivers and lakes possible. The first piece to employ the new facility was Die Hexen Am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh, which contained a scene where the Udata-Mene-Leephtheian was exhibited. The bills quoted the press liberally:

the whole of the Stage is made to recede, and an apparently boundless expanse of Real Water is exhibited. The effect is admirable. The Real Water, for it is really 'Real' water surpasses the exhibitions in by-gone days at Sadler's Wells, and exceeds even the exhibitions of real water at Old Drury-lane in the days of the late Mr. Bannister. The effect is a triumph of Scenic Illusion, and is worthy of public patronage. The moonlight effect is admirable, and the Scene in which Wilhelm, in his escape from the Castle, plunges into the water, is, as far as scenic effect can go, perfect. The Audience were delighted beyond measure; the drop scene fell amidst the most vociferous applause.

Another play, The Queen of Cyprus, dealt with exotic lands and thwarted romance, but naturally included a final scene in which the "real water" played a significant role. The Theatrical Observer, while agreeing the piece was largely spectacle, felt the plot had some interesting features.

Catarina (Mrs. Yates) is on the eve of wedding Gerard de Courcy (Lyon) when an edict is issued by the mysterious Council of Ten (the scene being laid in Venice in the Fourteenth Century), prohibiting the nuptials and decreeing Catarina's marriage with the King of Cyprus--her refusal being instant death to her lover. She consents to wed the King but, previous to the celebration, the life of de Courcy is attempted by hired bravoes of the State from whom he is rescued by an unknown cavalier. On the return of the King with his bride from the nuptial ceremony, de Courcy is about to stab his rival when, recognising him as the saviour of his life, he withholds his vengeance and is borne away a prisoner. Four years now elapse, and the Queen of Cyprus is about to become a widow, the King being poisoned by Moncenigo (Maynard), one of the Council of Ten, for not proving a tool in their tyrannous decrees. De Courcy, who has been banished, returns a religious Knight of Malta in time to denounce Moncenigo to the King, whose dying breath consigns him to death and the town of Cyprus to destruction by the Venetian Fleet.

The music came in for mixed praise from the same reviewer who felt its chief characteristic was noise. However, Mrs. Graddon received unqualified praise. She "never appeared to greater advantage. Her rich mellow voice and naive yet subdued acting were charming proofs of that excellence which we predicted on her first appearance here" (Theatrical Observer, February 1, 1842).

The last scene of the piece involved the rescue of the young prince from drowning. A horse, borrowed from Batty's Circus, which was currently performing "The Eglinton Tournament," plunged into the water to rescue the prince. It was suggested O. Smith had relinquished the role of Moncenigo to Maynard "in consequence of his having evinced symptoms of hydrophobia, i. e. refusing to take the watery leap in the last scene of the spectacle." The reviewer assured his readers this was not the case. O. Smith "is a member of the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the leaping animal in The Queen of Cyprus refusing to perform the required feat, very cleverly, a stick was applied to its back. This roused the nervous feelings of the 'member' and a remonstrance with the gentleman who applied the stick ensued" (Theatrical Observer, 12 February 1842).

A new Dickens novel, Barnaby Rudge, provided material for a spate of stage plays; The Adelphi had a history of such adaptations but was slow off the mark. Dramatizations appeared at the English Opera House and The Strand some months before The Adelphi's version was played. Nicoll names Stirling as the author. The playbill contains a list of "realizations" with scene-by-scene references to pages in the book. The Theatrical Observer said, "We cannot resist again bestowing our meed of praise upon O. Smith's artistic assumption of Black Hugh of 'The Maypole', whose dogged brutality and savage bearing he cleverly mingles with his ignorance--which is the only palliative for his wrongdoing" (15 January 1842).

A popular piece, performed late in the season, was The Breach of Promise of Marriage, by Julia Pardoe. The Theatrical Observer was loud in its praise. "For cleverness of construction, neatness of dialogue, and a happy mixture of mystery and complexity with clearness and precision, [it] has never been equalled at this theatre. It has been adapted ... yet the action has been altered--we think, improved" (22 February 1842).

Acis and Galatea was being played at Drury Lane, and Oxberry wrote a burlesque version for The Adelphi which, while it called upon the resources of the entire company, lasted only six performances.

The theatre closed at the end of its regular season, 19 March with A farewell address by Yates promising "fresh new novelties"--a promise he would not be able to keep.

C. H. Adams gave a series of post seasonal lectures on astronomy using an orrery to illustrate his points. These talks were not always greeted with awed respect. The Theatrical Observer complained, "We cannot avoid animadverting the foolish and disgraceful conduct of certain parties who attend them for the purpose of annoying the lecturer" (24 March 1842).

The post-season ended with a magician, Young, who resembled the famous Wizard of the North. Young, however, had additional entertainments in the form of dancing and a juvenile ballet by the pupils of Frampton.

During the recess, Frederick Yates died. The Theatrical Observer summed his career up as follows:

In tragedy, comedy, farce, and melodrama, he was occasionally capital and always respectable. In burlesque, he was excellent, though perhaps a little too prone to exaggeration. He was a better buck than fop, and a better rake than either; indeed, his performances of the latter character only wanted refinement to render it unexceptional. His extraordinary talent as a manager has been universally acknowledged, and his loss will be severely felt by the playgoers of the metropolis. The command he possessed over the audience has been frequently exemplified--by one word addressed in his peculiar way, he quieted the most uproarious gallery.

Frederick Yates was only forty-five years old when he died.

FC/MC

Daily Calendar For 1841-1842

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, next 5 Oct 1841

Genre (melodrama) romantic burletta of witchcraft; prol, 2 acts

First Night Cast

bravoes on the look out Gabor: [James P.] Wilkinson; Wolfstein: [Edward R.] Wright Ottotarinacar (kinsman of Duke Rudolph): Lyon; The Devil's Ape: [George] Wieland; the sisters three: Shaw, Johnson, Bennett; Zabaren: Paul J. Bedford; The Spirit Oberkin: [George] Wieland; witch women: M? Haling, Miss Mortimer, Mrs. Gower, M? Moggeston, Miss Bailey, Mrs. Fosbroke; witch men: [Frederick?] Smithson, Morgan, E. Morgan, Beale, Genge, Giffin; speaking spirit: Miss E. Terrey (1st time here); Duke Rudolph (an exile): [George] Maynard brothers, devoted to the Duke Herman Salvador: O. Smith; Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin (fr TR Norwich, 1st time here) captain of archers: [John] Sanders; Count Koenigsmark (envoy of Bohemia): Freeborn; Wilhelm (the standard bearer, aged sixteen): Miss Ellen Chaplin (fr TR Liverpool, 1st app); Ida of Idenheim (married to the Duke): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; bewitching witch: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan (1st time here); funny witches: [Thomas] Ellar, King, Butler, [James] Paulo, Brown, Knight; croaking witches: Mrs. Fosbroke, Miss Bailey, Mrs. Gower, M? Moggeston, M? Haling, Miss Mortimer; pretty witches: Mrs. Naylor, Miss Bullen, Miss Massal, Miss O'Neil, Miss Barnett, Miss [Rosa] Bodmin, Miss Lee, Miss O'Brien, Miss Fenton, Miss Ballinger, Miss E. O'Neil, Miss E. Massal, Miss Blanchard, Miss Wiltshire, Miss Turnour, Miss J[emima] Scott

Reference Cast

Gabor: James P. Wilkinson Wolfstein: Edward R. Wright Ottotarinacar: Lyon The Devil's Ape: George Wieland the sisters three:    Shaw    Johnson    Bennett Zabaren: Paul J. Bedford The Spirit Oberkin: George    Wieland witch women:    M? Haling    Miss Mortimer    Mrs. Gower    M? Moggeston    Miss Bailey witch men:    Frederick? Smithson    Morgan    E. Morgan    Beale    Genge    Giffin speaking spirit: Miss E. Terrey Duke Rudolph: George Maynard Herman Salvador: O. Smith Julio Salvador: John Binge captain of archers: John    Sanders Count Koenigsmark: Freeborn Wilhelm: Miss Ellen Chaplin

Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Fosbroke bewitching witch: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan funny witches:    Thomas Ellar    Butler    James Paulo    Knight croaking witches:    Mrs. Fosbroke    Miss Bailey    Mrs. Gower    M? Moggeston    M? Haling    Miss Mortimer pretty witches:    Mrs. Naylor    Miss Bullen    Miss Massal    Miss O'Neil    Miss Barnett    Miss Rosa Bodmin    Miss Lee    Miss O'Brien    Miss Fenton    Miss Ballinger    Miss E. O'Neil    Miss E. Massal    Miss Blanchard    Miss Wiltshire    Miss Turnour    Miss Jemima Scott

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

romance: "Haunt Ye the Mountain, and Forest, and Fen" [George H. Rodwell], Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan

(dpro) Ape transformation; (dpro) Disappearance of hut; (dII) the river, in which scene will be exhibited the "Udata-Mene-Leephtheian"; (dII) coral caves and crystal streams obtained by hydro-scenic effect as the usual area devoted to illusion becomes a reality; (dII) Call of the witches; (dII) Gallop infernal of witches, ending in the whirlwind of witches; (dII) Grand inauguration of Wilhelm, the rightful heir

prol 1. a forest and birds-eye view of Saltzburgh sic; prol 2. storm-reft hut of Zabaren; prol 3. ruined chapel and copse; I [fifteen years later] I,i Gothic chamber in Chateau Saltzburgh; I,ii corridor leading to the prison; I,iii the exterior of castellated chateau; I,iv the river by moonlight; II,i ancient arch in the Black Forest; II,ii chamber in the castle; II,iii corridor in castle; II,iv coral caves and crystal streams

Bill summarizes prologue

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, next 5 Oct 1841

Genre (burlesque)

First Night Cast

Macheath: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Peachum: Mrs. Fosbroke; Lockit: Mrs. Pearse; Mat o' the Mint: Miss E. Terrey; Ben Budge: Miss Bailey; Nimming Ned: Miss O'Neil; Robin of Bagshot: Mrs. Gower; Polly: Paul J. Bedford; Lucy: [John] Binge (1st time here--fr TR CG); Mrs. Peachum: [Edward R.] Wright; Jenny Diver: [John] Sanders; Mrs. Coaxer: King

Reference Cast

Macheath: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Peachum: Mrs. Fosbroke Lockit: Mrs. Pearse Mat o' the Mint: Miss E. Terrey Ben Budge: Miss Bailey Nimming Ned: Miss O'Neil

Robin of Bagshot: Mrs. Gower Polly: Paul J. Bedford Lucy: John Binge Mrs. Peachum: Edward R. Wright Jenny Diver: John Sanders Mrs. Coaxer: King

finale: "Nix My Dolly, Pals, Fake Away"

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (1)

AU: [Dubois]

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, next 5 Oct 1841

Genre (farce) comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Fright: [James P.] Wilkinson; Tremor: [Edward R.] Wright; Stuffem (a showman): [William] Cullenford; Grab'em (an inspector of police): Freeborn; policemen: Shaw, Butler; porters: Henry, Wills; Mrs. Susan Fright (wife of Fright and sister to Stuffem): Miss E. Terrey

Reference Cast

Fright: James P. Wilkinson Tremor: Edward R. Wright Stuffem: William Cullenford Grab'em: Freeborn policemen:    Shaw

Butler porters:    Henry    Wills Mrs. Susan Fright: Miss E.    Terrey

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (2)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 4 Oct 1841, next 6 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke funny witches:   King   Brown

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (2)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 4 Oct 1841, next 6 Oct 1841

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (2)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 4 Oct 1841, next 6 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (3)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 5 Oct 1841, next 7 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke funny witches:   King   Brown

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (3)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 5 Oct 1841, next 7 Oct 1841

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (3)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 5 Oct 1841, next 7 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (4)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 6 Oct 1841, next 8 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke funny witches:   King   Brown

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (4)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 6 Oct 1841, next 8 Oct 1841

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (4)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 6 Oct 1841, next 8 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (5)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 7 Oct 1841, next 9 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke funny witches:   King   Brown

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (5)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 7 Oct 1841, next 9 Oct 1841

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (5)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 7 Oct 1841, next 9 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (6)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 8 Oct 1841, next 11 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke funny witches:   King   Brown

2) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (6)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 8 Oct 1841, next 11 Oct 1841

3) Deeds of Dreadful Note! (6)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 8 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (7)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 9 Oct 1841, next 12 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; licensed as Cockorico
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, next 12 Oct 1841

Genre (farce) comic burletta

First Night Cast

Cocorico: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Fanfarron: Paul J. Bedford; Bailli: [Edward R.] Wright; Jobard: Morgan; Nigard: Giffin; constable: Shaw; Dame Gertrude: Mrs. Pearse; Minette: Miss E. Terrey; recruits, soldiers: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Cocorico: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Fanfarron: Paul J. Bedford Bailli: Edward R. Wright Jobard: Morgan Nigard: Giffin

constable: Shaw Dame Gertrude: Mrs. Pearse Minette: Miss E. Terrey recruits, soldiers: Unlisted

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (7)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 9 Oct 1841, next 12 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (8)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 11 Oct 1841, next 13 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (2)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 11 Oct 1841, next 13 Oct 1841

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (8)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 11 Oct 1841, next 13 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (9)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 12 Oct 1841, next 14 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (3)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 12 Oct 1841, next 14 Oct 1841

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (9)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 12 Oct 1841, next 14 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (10)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 13 Oct 1841, next 15 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (4)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 13 Oct 1841, next 15 Oct 1841

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (10)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 13 Oct 1841, next 15 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (11)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 14 Oct 1841, next 16 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (5)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 14 Oct 1841, next 16 Oct 1841

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (11)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 14 Oct 1841, next 16 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (12)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 15 Oct 1841, next 18 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin Ida of Idenheim: Mrs. Frederick   H. Yates ADDS witch women: Mrs. Fosbroke

2) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (6)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 15 Oct 1841, next 18 Oct 1841

3) The Beggar's Opera Burlesqued (12)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 15 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Mrs. Coaxer: Giffin

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (13)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 16 Oct 1841, next 19 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

First mention of 10,000 cubic feet of "real water" (later reduced to 8,000 cubic feet)

Cast truncated in the source

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (1)

AU: [Miss Julia S. Pardoe]

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, next 19 Oct 1841

Genre (melodrama) domestic drama of interest founded on fact; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Darcourt: [Frederick H.] Yates; St. Aubin: Lyon; Honorable Thomas Tomkins: [Edward R.] Wright; Doligny (alias Sims): O. Smith; Delville: Morgan; advocate: [John] Sanders; croupier: [George] Maynard; servant to St. Aubin: Henry; servant to Darcourt: Genge; Commissary of Police: [Frederick?] Smithson; Narcissus: Freeborn; gamblers: Giffin, Shaw, Butler; Agnes St. Aubin: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Madame Darcourt: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Annette: Mrs. Naylor

Reference Cast

Darcourt: Frederick H. Yates St. Aubin: Lyon Honorable Thomas Tomkins: Edward    R. Wright Doligny: O. Smith Delville: Morgan advocate: John Sanders croupier: George Maynard servant to St. Aubin: Henry servant to Darcourt: Genge Commissary of Police: Frederick?

Smithson Narcissus: Freeborn gamblers:    Giffin    Shaw    Butler Agnes St. Aubin: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Madame Darcourt: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan Annette: Mrs. Naylor

The midnight visitor--the Rouge et Noir table at No. 113, Palais Royal, celebrated as the Hell of Paris Act II scene given as "The lawyer's visitor" and Act III as "The visitor from the gambling house"

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (7)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 16 Oct 1841, next 19 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (14)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 18 Oct 1841, next 20 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (2)

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, previous 18 Oct 1841, next 20 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (8)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 18 Oct 1841, next 20 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (15)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 19 Oct 1841, next 21 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (3)

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, previous 19 Oct 1841, next 21 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (9)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 19 Oct 1841, next 21 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (16)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 20 Oct 1841, next 22 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (4)

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, previous 20 Oct 1841, next 22 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (10)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 20 Oct 1841, next 22 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (17)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 21 Oct 1841, next 23 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (5)

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, previous 21 Oct 1841, next 23 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (11)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 21 Oct 1841, next 23 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (18)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 22 Oct 1841, next 25 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Julio Salvador: W. Chaplin

2) Agnes St. Aubin; or, The Two Husbands (6)

Performances first 18 Oct 1841, previous 22 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (12)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 22 Oct 1841, next 25 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (19)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 23 Oct 1841, next 26 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

Cast truncated in the source

2) The Maid of Honour (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Samuel Beazley, Jr.]
Au Comm Beazley's name is on the bill of March 28, 1844 (DFo)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, next 26 Oct 1841

Genre (drama) drama founded on a court anecdote; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Count Ollivarez (afterwards Duke de Medina): [Frederick H.] Yates; Henrico (court page, afterwards Capt. of the Queen's Guards): Spencer Forde; Chevalier St. George (Ambassador of the Court of Spain): Freeborn; Marquis Santa Bella: C. Morgan; usher of the palace: [John] Sanders; members of the Cortez: Morgan, [Frederick?] Smithson; pages: Beale, Genge; the Queen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Duchess of Albafurez (Mistress of the Robes): Mrs. Fosbroke; Felicia (court milliner, afterwards the Maid of Honour): Miss Ellen Chaplin; Marchioness Santa Bella: Miss Wiltshire; Donna Anna: Miss Scott; court milliners: Mrs. Naylor, Miss Bullen, Miss Barnett

Reference Cast

Count Ollivarez: Frederick H.    Yates Henrico: Spencer Forde Chevalier St. George: Freeborn Marquis Santa Bella: C. Morgan usher of the palace: John    Sanders members of the Cortez:    Morgan    Frederick? Smithson pages:    Beale    Genge

the Queen: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Duchess of Albafurez: Mrs.    Fosbroke Felicia: Miss Ellen Chaplin Marchioness Santa Bella: Miss    Wiltshire Donna Anna: Miss Scott court milliners:    Mrs. Naylor    Miss Bullen    Miss Barnett

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (13)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 23 Oct 1841, next 26 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (20)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 25 Oct 1841, next 27 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

2) The Maid of Honour (2)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 25 Oct 1841, next 27 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (14)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 25 Oct 1841, next 27 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (21)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 26 Oct 1841, next 28 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

2) The Maid of Honour (3)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 26 Oct 1841, next 28 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (15)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 26 Oct 1841, next 28 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (22)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 27 Oct 1841, next 29 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

2) The Maid of Honour (4)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 27 Oct 1841, next 29 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (16)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 27 Oct 1841, next 29 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (23)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 28 Oct 1841, next 30 Oct 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

2) The Maid of Honour (5)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 28 Oct 1841, next 30 Oct 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (17)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 28 Oct 1841, next 30 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (24)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 29 Oct 1841, next 1 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (4 Oct 1841)

BUT Wilhelm: Master Forde

2) The Maid of Honour (6)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 29 Oct 1841, next 1 Nov 1841

3) Cocorico! or, My Aunt's Bantam (18)

Performances first 11 Oct 1841, previous 29 Oct 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (25)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 30 Oct 1841, next 2 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (7)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 30 Oct 1841, next 2 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (1)

Title Comment Nicoll has 1st time as 13 Oct, 1842, a year from this date, but a check of cast reveals this is same piece. The Subtitle, My Turn Next, does not appear on any bills
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, next 2 Nov 1841

Genre (farce) burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Dobson (retired chemist and druggist, who has just ventured on matrimony): [Edward R.] Wright; Edward Stanley (in love with Cecilia): [John] Binge; Pestle (servant to Dobson): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mrs. Dobson (newly married to Dobson): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Cecilia (her niece): Miss Bullen; Mrs. Harvey (Mr. Dobson's bachelor-housekeeper): Mrs. Gower

Reference Cast

Mr. Dobson: Edward R. Wright Edward Stanley: John Binge Pestle: James P. Wilkinson Mrs. Dobson: Mrs. Henry P.

Grattan Cecilia: Miss Bullen Mrs. Harvey: Mrs. Gower

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (26)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 1 Nov 1841, next 3 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (8)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 1 Nov 1841, next 3 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (2)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 1 Nov 1841, next 3 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (27)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 2 Nov 1841, next 4 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (9)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 2 Nov 1841, next 4 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (3)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 2 Nov 1841, next 4 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (28)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 3 Nov 1841, next 5 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (10)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 3 Nov 1841, next 5 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (4)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 3 Nov 1841, next 5 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (29)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 4 Nov 1841, next 6 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (11)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 4 Nov 1841, next 6 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (5)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 4 Nov 1841, next 6 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (30)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 5 Nov 1841, next 8 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (12)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 5 Nov 1841, next 8 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (6)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 5 Nov 1841, next 8 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (31)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 6 Nov 1841, next 9 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (13)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 6 Nov 1841, next 9 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (7)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 6 Nov 1841, next 9 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (32)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 8 Nov 1841, next 10 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (14)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 8 Nov 1841, next 10 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (8)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 8 Nov 1841, next 10 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (33)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 9 Nov 1841, next 11 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (15)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 9 Nov 1841, next 11 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (9)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 9 Nov 1841, next 11 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (34)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 10 Nov 1841, next 12 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (16)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 10 Nov 1841, next 12 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (10)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 10 Nov 1841, next 12 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (35)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 11 Nov 1841, next 13 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (17)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 11 Nov 1841, next 13 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (11)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 11 Nov 1841, next 13 Nov 1841

1) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (36)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 12 Nov 1841, next 15 Nov 1841

2) The Maid of Honour (18)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 12 Nov 1841, next 15 Nov 1841

3) Dobson and Co. (12)

Performances first 1 Nov 1841, previous 12 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (1)

Title Comment Based on a celebrated story in Blackwood's Magazine; Nicoll lists date of licensing as 1844
AU: Richard B. Peake, COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, next 16 Nov 1841

Genre (drama) drama of real life; 4 epochs

First Night Cast

Charles Aubrey, Esq. (gentleman of ten thousand a year): [George] Maynard; Lord de la Zouch: E. Morgan; Mr. Delamere (son to de la Zouch): [John] Binge well-known legal firm Quirk: [James P.] Wilkinson; Gammon: Lyon; Snap: [George] Wieland Tittlebat Titmouse (haberdasher's shopman): [Edward R.] Wright; Tagrag (proprietor of a linen drapery establishment): [John] Sanders; Bob Huckaback (Tottenham-court Road swell shopman): Paul J. Bedford; O'Toole (clerk to Quirk and Company): Forde; Mr. Parkinson (Aubrey's solicitor): [Frederick?] Smithson; Mr. Runnington (eminent London solicitor, agent to Parkinson): [William] Cullenford; Charles (Aubrey's son): Master Webb; footman to Mr. Aubrey: Jones; Lord Charles Berton: Master Forrest; Sir Henry Oldfield: Master Cormack; Oxdale (tenant of Mr. Aubrey): Genge; 1st barrister: Morgan; 2d barrister: Giffin; officer of the court: Butler; Lord Widdrington (judge on Northern Circuit): Johnson; crier of the court: Shaw; Jenkins (shopman to Tagrag): Freeborn; Tiddle (valet to Titmouse): Henry; Twirl (hairdresser): Jacks; Nabbs (sheriff's officer): "Fleece"; special jury: Harley, Ansterly, Fitzherbert, De Beaufort, Wylde, Effingham, Godolphin, St. Clair, Tresylian, St. Aubin, Dunstanville, Jernyngham, Amersham; York watchmen: "Creeks", "Mill", "Capps"; Mrs. Aubrey (wife to Aubrey): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Lady de la Zouch: Mrs. Fosbroke; Lady Anne Berton: Miss Phillips; Lady Mary Berton: Miss Pelson; Kate Aubrey (Aubrey's sister, beloved by Delamere): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Lady Harriet Cherville: Miss Greenland; Agnes (daughter to Aubrey): Miss E. Frampton; Mrs. Aubrey, Sen.: Mrs. Pearse; Fanny (Miss Aubrey's maid): Mrs. Naylor; Mrs. Squallop (Titmouse's landlady--Closet Court): Mrs. Gower; Mrs. Brown (Gammon's laundress): Miss O'Neil; Miss Joyce (governess): Miss Mortimer

Cast Comment Forrest also spelled with one "r"; The role of Tagrag is dropped after the first week. Interestingly Sanders moves to the role of Twirl which had been played by "Jacks"--possibly by Sanders whose first name is John

Reference Cast

Charles Aubrey, Esq.: George    Maynard Lord de la Zouch: E. Morgan Mr. Delamere: John Binge Quirk: James P. Wilkinson Gammon: Lyon Snap: Giffin Tittlebat Titmouse: Edward R.    Wright Tagrag: John Sanders Bob Huckaback: Paul J. Bedford O'Toole: Forde Mr. Parkinson: Frederick?    Smithson Mr. Runnington: William    Cullenford Charles: Master Webb footman to Mr. Aubrey: Jones Lord Charles Berton: Master    Forrest Sir Henry Oldfield: Master    Cormack Oxdale: Genge 1st barrister: Morgan 2d barrister: Giffin officer of the court: Butler Lord Widdrington: Johnson crier of the court: Shaw Jenkins: Freeborn Tiddle: Henry Twirl: John Sanders Nabbs: "Fleece"

special jury:    Harley    Ansterly    Fitzherbert    De Beaufort    Wylde    Effingham    Godolphin    St. Clair    Tresylian    St. Aubin    Dunstanville    Jernyngham    Amersham York watchmen:    "Creeks"    "Mill"    "Capps" Mrs. Aubrey: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan Lady de la Zouch: Mrs. Fosbroke Lady Anne Berton: Miss Phillips Lady Mary Berton: Miss Pelson Kate Aubrey: Miss Ellen Chaplin Lady Harriet Cherville: Miss    Greenland Agnes: Miss E. Frampton Mrs. Aubrey, Sen.: Mrs. Pearse Fanny: Mrs. Naylor Mrs. Squallop: Mrs. Gower Mrs. Brown: Miss O'Neil Miss Joyce: Miss Mortimer

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

nursery ballad: "Go Little Prattlers"; "Here Shall Soft Charity Repine"; plaintive ballad (with turnkey chorus): "Hey Tiddle Doll"

(dI) Children's ball at Yatton

I,i Titmouse's attic, Closet Court; I,ii Yatton; I,iii office of Messrs. Quirk, Gammon, and Snap; I,iv drawing room at Yatton; II,i robing room, civil court, York Assizes; II,ii street in York; III,i chambers of T. Titmouse, Esq. M. P. in the Albany; III,ii Mr. Aubrey's house in Vivian Street; III,iii Gammon's office; III,iv Dover Street, Southwark; IV,i Mr. Aubrey's drawing room; IV,ii Quirk's office; IV,iii mansion of Tittlebat Titmouse, esq. in Park Lane; IV,iv Mr. Gammon's chambers in Thaives' Inn; IV,v Yatton in sunshine

extensive plot summary in bill

2) The Maid of Honour (19)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 13 Nov 1841, next 16 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (37)

Title Comment reduced to afterpiece, prologue omitted
Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 13 Nov 1841, next 16 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (2)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 15 Nov 1841, next 17 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland Twirl: Jacks Kate Aubrey: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Maid of Honour (20)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 15 Nov 1841, next 17 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (38)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 15 Nov 1841, next 17 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (3)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 16 Nov 1841, next 18 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland Twirl: Jacks Kate Aubrey: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Maid of Honour (21)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 16 Nov 1841, next 18 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (39)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 16 Nov 1841, next 18 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (4)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 17 Nov 1841, next 19 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland Twirl: Jacks Kate Aubrey: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Maid of Honour (22)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 17 Nov 1841, next 19 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (40)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 17 Nov 1841, next 19 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (5)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 18 Nov 1841, next 20 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland Twirl: Jacks Kate Aubrey: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Maid of Honour (23)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 18 Nov 1841, next 20 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (41)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 18 Nov 1841, next 20 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (6)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 19 Nov 1841, next 22 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland Twirl: Jacks Kate Aubrey: Mrs. Frederick H.   Yates

2) The Maid of Honour (24)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 19 Nov 1841, next 22 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (42)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 19 Nov 1841, next 22 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (7)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 20 Nov 1841, next 23 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

Bill contains a "promissory note" to play Ten Thousand a Year

2) The Maid of Honour (25)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 20 Nov 1841, next 23 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (43)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 20 Nov 1841, next 23 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (8)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 22 Nov 1841, next 24 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (26)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 22 Nov 1841, next 24 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (44)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 22 Nov 1841, next 24 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (9)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 23 Nov 1841, next 25 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (27)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 23 Nov 1841, next 25 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (45)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 23 Nov 1841, next 25 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (10)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 24 Nov 1841, next 26 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (28)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 24 Nov 1841, next 26 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (46)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 24 Nov 1841, next 26 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (11)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 25 Nov 1841, next 27 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (29)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 25 Nov 1841, next 27 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (47)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 25 Nov 1841, next 27 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (12)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 26 Nov 1841, next 29 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (30)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 26 Nov 1841, next 29 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (48)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 26 Nov 1841, next 29 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (13)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 27 Nov 1841, next 30 Nov 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

Cast truncated in the source

2) The Maid of Honour (31)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 27 Nov 1841, next 30 Nov 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (49)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 27 Nov 1841, next 30 Nov 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (14)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 29 Nov 1841, next 1 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (32)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 29 Nov 1841, next 1 Dec 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (50)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 29 Nov 1841, next 1 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (15)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 30 Nov 1841, next 2 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (33)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 30 Nov 1841, next 2 Dec 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (51)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 30 Nov 1841, next 2 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (16)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 1 Dec 1841, next 3 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (34)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 1 Dec 1841, next 3 Dec 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (52)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 1 Dec 1841, next 3 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (17)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 2 Dec 1841, next 4 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (35)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 2 Dec 1841, next 4 Dec 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (53)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 2 Dec 1841, next 4 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (18)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 3 Dec 1841, next 6 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Snap: George Wieland

2) The Maid of Honour (36)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 3 Dec 1841, next 6 Dec 1841

3) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (54)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 3 Dec 1841, next 6 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (19)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 4 Dec 1841, next 7 Dec 1841

2) Norma (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever. Nicoll (IV, 367) lists as Norma Travestie
AU: [William H. Oxberry], COMP: Vincenzo Bellini

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, next 7 Dec 1841

Genre (burlesque) grand burlesque opera with Bellini's music

First Night Cast

Norma: Paul J. Bedford; Pollio: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Flavius: Miss Mortimer; Oroveso: Mrs. Fosbroke; Adalgisa: [Edward R.] Wright; Gaulish chiefs: Smith, Jones, Davies, [Richard] Fulford, Barber, [William] Arnold, Shand, Slade; druids, bards: [Frederick?] Smithson, Morgan, E. Morgan, Beale, Genge, Giffin, Harrison, Dixon, Johnson, Shaw, Dicks, Bennett, Johns, Brown, Harry, Hugh Gray, Stent, Jenkins, Cross, Nichols, George, Black; druidesses: Mrs. Gower, M? Haling, Miss Bailey, M? Moggeston, Miss O'Neil, Miss Fenton, Miss Ballinger, M? Nash, M? Manley, M? Fulford, Miss Dickinson, M? Smith, Mrs. Brown, M? Genge, Miss Henry, Miss Frampton, Miss Ellis, M? Short, M? Jones, Miss White, M? Robinson

Reference Cast

Norma: Paul J. Bedford Pollio: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Flavius: Miss Mortimer Oroveso: Mrs. Fosbroke Adalgisa: Edward R. Wright Gaulish chiefs:    Smith    Jones    Davies    Richard Fulford    Barber    William Arnold    Shand    Slade druids, bards:    Frederick? Smithson    Morgan    E. Morgan    Beale    Genge    Giffin    Harrison    Dixon    Johnson    Shaw    Dicks    Bennett    Johns    Brown

Harry    Hugh Gray    Stent    Jenkins    Cross    Nichols    George    Black druidesses:    Mrs. Gower    M? Haling    Miss Bailey    M? Moggeston    Miss O'Neil    Miss Fenton    Miss Ballinger    M? Nash    M? Manley    M? Fulford    Miss Dickinson    M? Smith    Mrs. Brown    M? Genge    Miss Henry    Miss Ellis    M? Short    M? Jones    Miss White

3) The Maid of Honour (37)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 4 Dec 1841, next 7 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (55)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 4 Dec 1841, next 7 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (20)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 6 Dec 1841, next 8 Dec 1841

2) Norma (2)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 6 Dec 1841, next 8 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses:   Miss Frampton   M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (38)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 6 Dec 1841, next 8 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (56)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 6 Dec 1841, next 8 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (21)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 7 Dec 1841, next 9 Dec 1841

2) Norma (3)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 7 Dec 1841, next 9 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses:   Miss Frampton   M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (39)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 7 Dec 1841, next 9 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (57)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 7 Dec 1841, next 9 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (22)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 8 Dec 1841, next 10 Dec 1841

2) Norma (4)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 8 Dec 1841, next 10 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses:   Miss Frampton   M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (40)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 8 Dec 1841, next 10 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (58)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 8 Dec 1841, next 10 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (23)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 9 Dec 1841, next 11 Dec 1841

2) Norma (5)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 9 Dec 1841, next 11 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses:   Miss Frampton   M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (41)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 9 Dec 1841, next 11 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (59)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 9 Dec 1841, next 11 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (24)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 10 Dec 1841, next 13 Dec 1841

2) Norma (6)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 10 Dec 1841, next 13 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses:   Miss Frampton   M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (42)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 10 Dec 1841, next 13 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (60)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 10 Dec 1841, next 13 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (25)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 11 Dec 1841, next 14 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (7)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 11 Dec 1841, next 14 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (43)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 11 Dec 1841, next 14 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (61)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 11 Dec 1841, next 14 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (26)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 13 Dec 1841, next 15 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (8)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 13 Dec 1841, next 15 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (44)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 13 Dec 1841, next 15 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (62)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 13 Dec 1841, next 15 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (27)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 14 Dec 1841, next 16 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (9)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 14 Dec 1841, next 16 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (45)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 14 Dec 1841, next 16 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (63)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 14 Dec 1841, next 16 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (28)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 15 Dec 1841, next 17 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (10)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 15 Dec 1841, next 17 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (46)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 15 Dec 1841, next 17 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (64)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 15 Dec 1841, next 17 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (29)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 16 Dec 1841, next 18 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (11)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 16 Dec 1841, next 18 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (47)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 16 Dec 1841, next 18 Dec 1841

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (65)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 16 Dec 1841, next 18 Dec 1841

1) Ten Thousand a Year (30)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 17 Dec 1841, next 20 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) Norma (12)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 17 Dec 1841, next 20 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) The Maid of Honour (48)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 17 Dec 1841, next 24 Jan 1842

4) Die Hexen am Rhein; or, Rudolph of Hapsburgh (66)

Performances first 4 Oct 1841, previous 17 Dec 1841

1) Barnaby Rudge (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; based on Dickens' novel. Stirling given by Nicoll as the author, though there was another piece by him with the same title, licensed for The Strand 6/8/1841
AU: [Edward Stirling], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, next 21 Dec 1841

Genre (drama) Adelphi version of the celebrated tale; 3 acts

First Night Cast

John Willet (burly-headed man, with a flat face): [James P.] Wilkinson; Joe Willet (landlord's son, a strapping fellow of 20): Morgan; Daisy (parish clerk and bell-ringer of Chigwell): Giffin; Tom Cobb (general chandler and post office keeper): Butler; Phil. Parkes (the ranger): Shaw; Hugh (The Maypole ostler): O. Smith; The Stranger: Lyon; Mr. Edward Chester (another guest): [John] Binge; Varden (round red-faced sturdy yeoman): Paul J. Bedford; Dolly Varden (the personation of good humour): Miss E. Terrey; Miggs (an uncomfortable figure): [Frederick H.] Yates; Simon Tappertit (an aspiring soul): [Edward R.] Wright; Mrs. Rudge: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Barnaby Rudge: Miss Ellen Chaplin; Emma Haredale (a lonely girl): Miss Mortimer; Mr. Haredale (rough and stern): [George] Maynard; Mr. Stagg (proprietor of this charming retreat): [John] Sanders; Lanky Jack: Shaw; apprentice knights: [Unlisted]; Gashford (smooth and humble, but sly and slinking): [Frederick?] Smithson; Dennis (squat thick-set personage): [William] Cullenford; Sir John Chester (grave, staid, placid gentleman): [Frederick H.] Yates; Peake (valet): Henry; Lord George Gordon: Freeborn; rioters: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment lengthy description of roles truncated or omitted here; cast taken from Folger bill of 27 Dec 1841

Reference Cast

John Willet: James P. Wilkinson Joe Willet: Morgan Daisy: Giffin Tom Cobb: Butler Phil. Parkes: Shaw Hugh: O. Smith The Stranger: Lyon Mr. Edward Chester: John Binge Varden: Paul J. Bedford Dolly Varden: Miss E. Terrey Miggs: Mrs. Gower Simon Tappertit: Edward R.    Wright Mrs. Rudge: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates

Barnaby Rudge: Miss Ellen    Chaplin Emma Haredale: Miss Mortimer Mr. Haredale: George Maynard Mr. Stagg: F. Butler Lanky Jack: Shaw apprentice knights: Unlisted Gashford: Frederick? Smithson Dennis: John Sanders Sir John Chester: William    Cullenford Peake: Henry Lord George Gordon: Freeborn rioters: Unlisted

(dI,v) hornpipe: "No Popery", [Edward R.] Wright, O. Smith, [William] Cullenford

(dIII,ii) riots of 1780--Newgate in flames

I,i house of public entertainment called "The Maypole"; I,ii Varden's parlour and breakfast table; I,iii the widow's house; I,iv sitting room at the Warren; I,v apprentice knights' cellar; II,i Sir John Chester's chamber; II,ii the widow's cottage; II,iii Westminster Bridge; II,iv The Maypole; II,v part of pleasure grounds of Warren; II,vi ruins of the Warren from fire; III,i outside of "Golden Key"; III,ii exterior of prison; III,iii country view; III,iv Felons' Yard, Newgate; III,v an apartment

the bill contains a list of "realizations" with references to pages in the book

2) Norma (13)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 18 Dec 1841, next 21 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) Ten Thousand a Year (31)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 18 Dec 1841, next 21 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) Barnaby Rudge (2)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 20 Dec 1841, next 22 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (14)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 20 Dec 1841, next 22 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) Ten Thousand a Year (32)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 20 Dec 1841, next 22 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) Barnaby Rudge (3)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 21 Dec 1841, next 23 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (15)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 21 Dec 1841, next 23 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) Ten Thousand a Year (33)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 21 Dec 1841, next 23 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) Barnaby Rudge (4)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 22 Dec 1841, next 27 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (16)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 22 Dec 1841, next 27 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (6 Dec 1841)

ADDS druidesses: M? Robinson

3) Ten Thousand a Year (34)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 22 Dec 1841, next 24 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

DARK: Christmas Eve

DARK: Christmas Day

1) Barnaby Rudge (5)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 23 Dec 1841, next 28 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (17)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 23 Dec 1841, next 28 Dec 1841

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Nelson Lee], COMP: William H. Callcott
Au Comm Callcott's name has one "l" on the bill

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, next 28 Dec 1841

Genre (pantomime) comic Christmas pantomime

First Night Cast

Erebus (King of Night): [John] Binge; His Imps: Shaw, Johnson, Smith; Luna: Mrs. Gower; Aurora: Miss E. Terrey; elfin: Mrs. Naylor; spirit from the Emerald Isle: Forde; fairies: Miss Clifford, Miss Bailey, M? Moggeston, Miss O'Neil, Miss Fenton, Miss Ballinger, Miss E. Ballinger; Orlando (in the guise of a pedlar): [Fred] Frampton; Little Old Woman: [George] Wieland; Rosebud (her daughter): Miss Bullen; Sir Juniper Cut-em-off (the mayor): [John] Sanders; Harlequin: [Fred] Frampton; Pantaloon: [John] Sanders; Clown: [George] Wieland; Columbine: Miss Bullen; Jerry Sneak: "Trembletoes"; termagant wife: "Mrs. Blazeaway"; porter: "Carrypack"; seedy swell: "Shortofpelf"; master of shop: "Dapper"; first customer: "Nevergay"; second customer: "Neverstay"; third customer: "Neverpay"; Dutchman: "Bigbreech"; Frenchman: "Swallowfrog"; watchman: "Dozeaway"; confectioner: "Sugarplum"; masons: "Chipstone", "Mallet", "Makewages"; Guy Fawkes: "Master Strikealight"; young gentlemen (out with their Mama's knowledge on 5 Nov): "Master Squib", "Master Cracker", "Master Neverbeg", "Breakpane", "Playthewag", "Suckthumb", "Sneezer"; first landlord: "Thinlimbs"; anglers: "Nevercatch", "Baitwell"; boy: "Master Flyblown"; maid of honor (from the vasty deep): "Miss Skinnyfins"; sailors: "Chawbaccy", "Rummyfug", "Lickquid"; second landlord: "Doublepaunch"; jolly young tars and spritely lasses: Miss Lee, Miss O'Brien, Miss Fenton, Miss Wiltshire, Miss Ballinger, Miss Turnour, Miss Blanchard, Miss E. Massal Harlequin, Lilliputian: Master Forrest Lilliputian Clown: Master Webb Lilliputian Pantaloon: Master Flaws Lilliputian Pierrot: Master Cormack Lilliputian Columbine: Miss C. Phillips; giantess: "Madame Tallgawky"; giant: "Monsieur Lankylimbs"; giant's infant heir: "Master Slobberchops"; hatter: "Softshape"; grocer: "Sweetfinger"; Jew: "Neverprig"; Punch: "Drolldag"; newsman: "Bawlaway"; fine lady: "Mrs. Flounceabout"; fishmonger: "Doublefin"; fat beadle: "Swellbelly"; mob: "Blowcold", "Bellow", "Burlypaunch", "Bigwhisker", "Barkem"; Lord Mayor: "Swellbelly"; aldermen: "Bigfeeder", "Swillport"; Welchwomen: "Mrs. Taffy", "Mrs. Swallowleek"; Welchmen: "Nibblecheese", "Splutterwell"; man with cradle: "Rocket"; man with coral and bells: "Teazegums"

Cast Comment Master Forrest, Master Webb, Master Flaws, Master Cormack, Miss C. Phillips, pupils of Frampton. Master Flaws' name spelled "Flowers" o the bill

Reference Cast

Erebus: John Binge His Imps:    Shaw    Johnson    Smith Luna: Mrs. Gower Aurora: Miss E. Terrey elfin: Mrs. Naylor spirit from the Emerald Isle:    Forde fairies:    Miss Clifford    Miss Bailey    M? Moggeston    Miss O'Neil    Miss Fenton    Miss Ballinger    Miss E. Ballinger Orlando: Fred Frampton Little Old Woman: George    Wieland Rosebud: Miss Bullen Sir Juniper Cut-em-off: John    Sanders Harlequin: Fred Frampton Pantaloon: John Sanders Clown: George Wieland Columbine: Miss Bullen Jerry Sneak: "Trembletoes" termagant wife: "Mrs.    Blazeaway" porter: "Carrypack" seedy swell: "Shortofpelf" master of shop: "Dapper" first customer: "Nevergay" second customer: "Neverstay" third customer: "Neverpay" Dutchman: "Bigbreech" Frenchman: "Swallowfrog" watchman: "Dozeaway" confectioner: "Sugarplum" masons:    "Chipstone"    "Mallet"    "Makewages" Guy Fawkes: "Master    Strikealight" young gentlemen:    "Master Squib"    "Master Cracker"    "Master Neverbeg"    "Breakpane"    "Playthewag"    "Suckthumb"    "Sneezer" first landlord: "Thinlimbs" anglers:    "Nevercatch"    "Baitwell"

boy: "Master Flyblown" maid of honor: "Miss    Skinnyfins" sailors:    "Chawbaccy"    "Rummyfug"    "Lickquid" second landlord: "Doublepaunch" jolly young tars and spritely    lasses:    Miss Lee    Miss O'Brien    Miss Fenton    Miss Wiltshire    Miss Ballinger    Miss Turnour    Miss Blanchard    Miss E. Massal Harlequin, Lilliputian: Master    Forrest Lilliputian Clown: Master Webb Lilliputian Pantaloon: Master    Flaws Lilliputian Pierrot: Master    Cormack Lilliputian Columbine: Miss C.    Phillips giantess: "Madame Tallgawky" giant: "Monsieur Lankylimbs" giant's infant heir: "Master    Slobberchops" hatter: "Softshape" grocer: "Sweetfinger" Jew: "Neverprig" Punch: "Drolldag" newsman: "Bawlaway" fine lady: "Mrs. Flounceabout" fishmonger: "Doublefin" fat beadle: "Swellbelly" mob:    "Blowcold"    "Bellow"    "Burlypaunch"    "Bigwhisker"    "Barkem" Lord Mayor: "Swellbelly" aldermen:    "Bigfeeder"    "Swillport" Welchwomen:    "Mrs. Taffy"    "Mrs. Swallowleek" Welchmen:    "Nibblecheese"    "Splutterwell" man with cradle: "Rocket" man with coral and bells:    "Teazegums"

DIR: [George] Wieland

hornpipe: -eight British sailors; Harlequin's grotesque dance: [Fred] Frampton (in character)

the moat with real water in which will be exhibited the Udata-Mmene-Leephtheian; conflagration of the armoury; tableau: "Grand Concluding Pyrotechnic Tableau", D'Ernst; death of the magic duck and transformation; flight of the magic petticoat "D'Ernst artist to Her Majesty" (bill)

1. the regions of darkness; 2. Moon and star-lit hemisphere; 3. approach of Aurora; 4. daybreak on the river; 5. borders of Fairy Land; 6. the little old woman's cottage; 7. the road from market; 8. the cave of Erebus; 9. outside of the old woman's cottage and fairy lake; 10. well-known street, cobbler's stall, and public breakfast concern; 11. clock-maker's and outfitting warehouse; 12. fortified town and marine view; 13. City of Lilliput and Theatre Royal; 14. interior of the Theatre Royal, Lilliput; 15. tobacconist's and news vender's; 16. Punch's office and hatter's; 17. Tower of London from Tower Hill by moonlight; 18. Palace of the Elements

Comic business: Webb

1) Barnaby Rudge (6)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 27 Dec 1841, next 29 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (18)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 27 Dec 1841, next 29 Dec 1841

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (2)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 27 Dec 1841, next 29 Dec 1841

1) Barnaby Rudge (7)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 28 Dec 1841, next 30 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (19)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 28 Dec 1841, next 30 Dec 1841

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (3)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 28 Dec 1841, next 30 Dec 1841

1) Barnaby Rudge (8)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 29 Dec 1841, next 31 Dec 1841

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (20)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 29 Dec 1841, next 31 Dec 1841

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (4)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 29 Dec 1841, next 31 Dec 1841

1) Barnaby Rudge (9)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 30 Dec 1841, next 1 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (21)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 30 Dec 1841, next 1 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (5)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 30 Dec 1841, next 1 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (10)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 31 Dec 1841, next 3 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (20 Dec 1841)

BUT Miggs: Frederick H. Yates Mr. Stagg: John Sanders Dennis: William Cullenford Sir John Chester: Frederick H.   Yates

2) Norma (22)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 31 Dec 1841, next 3 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (6)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 31 Dec 1841, next 3 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (11)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 1 Jan 1842, next 4 Jan 1842

2) Norma (23)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 1 Jan 1842, next 4 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (7)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 1 Jan 1842, next 4 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (12)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 3 Jan 1842, next 5 Jan 1842

2) Norma (24)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 3 Jan 1842, next 5 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (8)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 3 Jan 1842, next 5 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (13)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 4 Jan 1842, next 6 Jan 1842

2) Norma (25)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 4 Jan 1842, next 6 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (9)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 4 Jan 1842, next 6 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (14)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 5 Jan 1842, next 7 Jan 1842

2) Norma (26)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 5 Jan 1842, next 7 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (10)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 5 Jan 1842, next 7 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (15)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 6 Jan 1842, next 8 Jan 1842

2) Norma (27)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 6 Jan 1842, next 8 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (11)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 6 Jan 1842, next 8 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (16)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 7 Jan 1842, next 10 Jan 1842

2) Norma (28)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 7 Jan 1842, next 10 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (12)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 7 Jan 1842, next 10 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (17)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 8 Jan 1842, next 11 Jan 1842

2) Norma (29)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 8 Jan 1842, next 11 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (13)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 8 Jan 1842, next 11 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (18)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 10 Jan 1842, next 12 Jan 1842

2) Norma (30)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 10 Jan 1842, next 12 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (14)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 10 Jan 1842, next 12 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (19)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 11 Jan 1842, next 13 Jan 1842

2) Norma (31)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 11 Jan 1842, next 13 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (15)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 11 Jan 1842, next 13 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (20)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 12 Jan 1842, next 14 Jan 1842

2) Norma (32)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 12 Jan 1842, next 14 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (16)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 12 Jan 1842, next 14 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (21)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 13 Jan 1842, next 15 Jan 1842

2) Norma (33)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 13 Jan 1842, next 15 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (17)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 13 Jan 1842, next 15 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (22)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 14 Jan 1842, next 17 Jan 1842

2) Norma (34)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 14 Jan 1842, next 17 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (18)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 14 Jan 1842, next 17 Jan 1842

1) Barnaby Rudge (23)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 15 Jan 1842, next 18 Jan 1842

2) Norma (35)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 15 Jan 1842, next 18 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (19)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 15 Jan 1842, next 18 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Barnaby Rudge (24)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 17 Jan 1842, next 19 Jan 1842

2) Norma (36)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 17 Jan 1842, next 19 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (20)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 17 Jan 1842, next 19 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Barnaby Rudge (25)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 18 Jan 1842, next 20 Jan 1842

2) Norma (37)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 18 Jan 1842, next 20 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (21)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 18 Jan 1842, next 20 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Barnaby Rudge (26)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 19 Jan 1842, next 21 Jan 1842

2) Norma (38)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 19 Jan 1842, next 21 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (22)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 19 Jan 1842, next 21 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Barnaby Rudge (27)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 20 Jan 1842, next 22 Jan 1842

2) Norma (39)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 20 Jan 1842, next 22 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (23)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 20 Jan 1842, next 22 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Barnaby Rudge (28)

Performances first 20 Dec 1841, previous 21 Jan 1842

2) Norma (40)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 21 Jan 1842, next 24 Jan 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (24)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 21 Jan 1842, next 24 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Ten Thousand a Year (35)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 23 Dec 1841, next 25 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) The Maid of Honour (49)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 18 Dec 1841, next 25 Jan 1842

3) Norma (41)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 22 Jan 1842, next 25 Jan 1842

4) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (25)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 22 Jan 1842, next 25 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

Cast truncated in the source

1) Ten Thousand a Year (36)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 24 Jan 1842, next 26 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) The Maid of Honour (50)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 24 Jan 1842, next 26 Jan 1842

3) Norma (42)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 24 Jan 1842, next 26 Jan 1842

4) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (26)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 24 Jan 1842, next 26 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Ten Thousand a Year (37)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 25 Jan 1842, next 27 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) The Maid of Honour (51)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 25 Jan 1842, next 27 Jan 1842

3) Norma (43)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 25 Jan 1842, next 27 Jan 1842

4) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (27)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 25 Jan 1842, next 27 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

Special Performance Juvenile: Young People's Night

1) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (28)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 26 Jan 1842, next 28 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

2) Ten Thousand a Year (38)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 26 Jan 1842, next 28 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

3) The Maid of Honour (52)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 26 Jan 1842, next 28 Jan 1842

4) Norma (44)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 26 Jan 1842, next 28 Jan 1842

1) Ten Thousand a Year (39)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 27 Jan 1842, next 29 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) The Maid of Honour (53)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 27 Jan 1842, next 29 Jan 1842

3) Norma (45)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 27 Jan 1842, next 29 Jan 1842

4) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (29)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 27 Jan 1842, next 29 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Ten Thousand a Year (40)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 28 Jan 1842, next 7 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

2) The Maid of Honour (54)

Performances first 25 Oct 1841, previous 28 Jan 1842

3) Norma (46)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 28 Jan 1842, next 31 Jan 1842

4) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (30)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 28 Jan 1842, next 31 Jan 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever. "Founded on the grand opera now performing to the admiration of the French public"
AU: [Samuel Beazley Jr.], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, next 1 Feb 1842

Genre (burletta) entirely new operatic spectacle

First Night Cast

Andrea Cornaro (senator of Venice): [William] Cullenford; Moncenigo (member of the Council of Ten): [George] Maynard; Bolboglio (Venetian, follower of Moncenigo and suitor of Ninetta): Paul J. Bedford; Gerard de Courcy (French chevalier): Lyon; Dandolo (Cypriot, follower of Cornaro's and suitor to Ninetta): [Edward R.] Wright; page to Andrea: Forde; guests of Cornaro: Henry, Freeborn; retainers of Cornaro: Green, Giffin, Bannister, [Frederick?] Smithson, Fry, Wollidge, Morgan, E. Morgan; Knights of France: Unlisted; pages of Cornaro: [Charles] Selby, Massano; Catarina Cornaro: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Ninetta (her confidential servant): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan maids Manuella: Miss E. Terrey; Juanna: Mrs. Fosbroke Bridesmaids: Miss Bullen, Miss Lee, Mrs. Naylor; Bridal train: Miss Ballinger, Miss Fenton, Miss E. Massal, Miss O'Brien, Miss O'Neil

Cast Comment Woolidge is "Woolich" on bill; there was a Woolidge in 1848 and 1849, and we assume this to be a typo.

Reference Cast

Andrea Cornaro: William    Cullenford Moncenigo: George Maynard Bolboglio: Paul J. Bedford Gerard de Courcy: Lyon Dandolo: Edward R. Wright page to Andrea: Forde guests of Cornaro:    Henry    Freeborn retainers of Cornaro:    Green    Giffin    Bannister    Frederick? Smithson    Fry    Wollidge    Morgan    E. Morgan

Knights of France: Unlisted pages of Cornaro:    Charles Selby    Massano Catarina Cornaro: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Ninetta: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Manuella: Miss E. Terrey Juanna: Mrs. Fosbroke Bridesmaids:    Miss Bullen    Miss Lee    Mrs. Naylor Bridal train:    Miss Ballinger    Miss Fenton    Miss E. Massal    Miss O'Brien    Miss O'Neil

George H. Rodwell composed all the music except two grand "morceaux" of Halevy's from La Reine de Chypre which opened at the Paris Opera on December 22, 1841

(dI) solo: "Wreath, Wreath the Sweetest Flowers" [George H. Rodwell], Miss E. Terrey; (dI) "Man Calls Himself Creation's Lord" [George H. Rodwell], Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; (dI) bridal solo: "Strike, Oh, Strike the Gentle Lute" [George H. Rodwell], Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; (dI) dancing chorus: "Hail, Hail, to the Happy Pair" [George H. Rodwell]; (dI) double chorus: "Revenge, Revenge De Courcy's Wrong" [George H. Rodwell]; (dI) double chorus: "Defend, Defend Cornaro's Wrong" [George H. Rodwell]; (dI) choeur de Gondoliers: "Aux Feux Scintillants des Etoiles" [[J. Fromental] Halevy]; (dII) glee: "Cyprus We'll Drink in Cyprus Wine" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) glee: "Venice, Famed in Story, is Our Toast" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) joint chorus: "He's Right, He's Right--to Fight, to Fight" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) gambling chorus: "Au Jeu Mes Amis" [[J. Fromental] Halevy]; (dII) solo: "Tout N'est dans Ce Bas Monde" [[J. Fromental] Halevy]; (dII) concerted piece and dance: "Quit, Oh Quit the Sordid Dice" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) concerted piece and dance: "Listen, Listen Each Delight" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) grand chorus: "She Comes with Splendour O'er the Waves" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) prayer and greeting: "Welcome, Welcome to Our Strand" [George H. Rodwell]; (dII) grand chorus: "Seize Him, Seize Him; To the Scaffold Bear Him" [George H. Rodwell]; (dIII) grand chorus: "Hark, Hark, the Cannons Roar" [George H. Rodwell] "Distant Melody of the The Gondoliers," by Halevy, is regarded as one of two musical chef d'ouevres of the La Reine de Chypre (bill)

(dI) Venetian pas de trois: "Bonheur a la Fiancee"; (dII) pas seductive dances by Frampton, music by George H. Rodwell

I,i vast hall of festival; I,ii villa Anrea (Telbin); I,iii interior of the villa (Pitt); I,iv Catarina's oratory (Pitt); II,i illuminated casino and moonlit garden; II,ii pleasure grounds attached to casino (Telbin); II,iii great square of Nicosia, palace and colonnade to cathedral; II,iv the royal galley (Telbin); III,i audience chamber of the Queen (Pitt); III,ii street in Cyprus (Telbin); III,iii the moat with fortress of Nicosia (Telbin and Pitt)

bill contains summary of action

2) Norma (47)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 29 Jan 1842, next 1 Feb 1842

Cast truncated in the source

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (31)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 29 Jan 1842, next 1 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (2)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 31 Jan 1842, next 2 Feb 1842

2) Norma (48)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 31 Jan 1842, next 2 Feb 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (32)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 31 Jan 1842, next 2 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (3)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 1 Feb 1842, next 3 Feb 1842

2) Norma (49)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 1 Feb 1842, next 3 Feb 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (33)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 1 Feb 1842, next 3 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (4)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 2 Feb 1842, next 4 Feb 1842

2) Norma (50)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 2 Feb 1842, next 4 Feb 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (34)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 2 Feb 1842, next 4 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (5)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 3 Feb 1842, next 5 Feb 1842

2) Norma (51)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 3 Feb 1842, next 5 Feb 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (35)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 3 Feb 1842, next 5 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) The Queen of Cyprus (6)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 4 Feb 1842, next 7 Feb 1842

2) Norma (52)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 4 Feb 1842, next 7 Feb 1842

3) The Little Old Woman and Her Pig; or, Harlequin Pedlar and the Magic Petticoat (36)

Performances first 27 Dec 1841, previous 4 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1841)

BUT Erebus: Freeborn

1) Norma (53)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 5 Feb 1842, next 8 Feb 1842

2) The Queen of Cyprus (7)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 5 Feb 1842, next 8 Feb 1842

3) Ten Thousand a Year (41)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 29 Jan 1842, next 8 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) Norma (54)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 7 Feb 1842, next 10 Feb 1842

2) The Queen of Cyprus (8)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 7 Feb 1842, next 10 Feb 1842

3) Ten Thousand a Year (42)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 7 Feb 1842, next 10 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) The Queen of Cyprus (9)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 8 Feb 1842, next 11 Feb 1842

2) Norma (55)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 8 Feb 1842, next 11 Feb 1842

3) Ten Thousand a Year (43)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 8 Feb 1842, next 11 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) The Queen of Cyprus (10)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 10 Feb 1842, next 12 Feb 1842

2) Norma (56)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 10 Feb 1842, next 12 Feb 1842

3) Ten Thousand a Year (44)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 10 Feb 1842, next 12 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) The Queen of Cyprus (11)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 11 Feb 1842, next 14 Feb 1842

2) Norma (57)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 11 Feb 1842, next 14 Feb 1842

3) Ten Thousand a Year (45)

Performances first 15 Nov 1841, previous 11 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (15 Nov 1841)

BUT Lady de la Zouch: Miss   Scott

1) The Queen of Cyprus (12)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 12 Feb 1842, next 15 Feb 1842

2) Norma (58)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 12 Feb 1842, next 15 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, next 15 Feb 1842

Genre (melodrama) popular burletta

First Night Cast

Sir Rowland Trenchard: [George] Maynard; Sir James Thornhill: Freeborn; Jonathan Wild: Lyon; Gay (the poet): [Frederick?] Smithson; Owen Wood (of Wych Street): [James P.] Wilkinson; Abram Mendez (Jew thief-taker): [John] Sanders; Mr. William Kneebone (woolen draper): [William] Cullenford; Shotbolt (gaoler): [Edward R.] Wright; Jack Sheppard: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Joe Blueskin: Paul J. Bedford; Thames Darrell: Morgan; Quilt Arnold: Forde; Mrs. Wood: Mrs. Fosbroke; Winifred Wood: Miss E. Terrey; Mrs. Sheppard: Miss O'Neil; Sally: Mrs. Gower; Poll Maggott: Mrs. Naylor; Edgeworth Bess: Miss Bullen

Cast Comment cast from LTM bill 21 Feb which includes perf on 24 Feb

Reference Cast

Sir Rowland Trenchard: George    Maynard Sir James Thornhill: Freeborn Jonathan Wild: Lyon Gay: Frederick? Smithson Owen Wood: James P. Wilkinson Abram Mendez: John Sanders Mr. William Kneebone: William    Cullenford Shotbolt: Edward R. Wright Jack Sheppard: Mrs. Henry P.

Grattan Joe Blueskin: Paul J. Bedford Thames Darrell: Morgan Quilt Arnold: Forde Mrs. Wood: Mrs. Fosbroke Winifred Wood: Miss E. Terrey Mrs. Sheppard: Miss O'Neil Sally: Mrs. Gower Poll Maggott: Mrs. Naylor Edgeworth Bess: Miss Bullen

air: "The Carpenter's Daughter Was Fair and Free", Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; air: "Farewell Ye Rory Tories", Paul J. Bedford; air: "Though with Neither a Chisel, a Knife, nor a File", Paul J. Bedford; "The Newgate Stone", Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; "Jolly Nose", Paul J. Bedford; "In a Box of the Stone Jug I Was Born", Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; chorus: "Nix My Dolly, Pals, Fake Away", Paul J. Bedford (in character) Songs taken from Folger bill dated Feb 28, 1842

1. room at Wood's; 2. library in Sir Rowland Trenchard's mansion; 3. St. Giles's round house; 4. room in Wild's house in the Old Bailey; 5. Dollis Hill; 6. exterior of Kneebone's shop, Wych Street, Drury Lane; 7. the well hole; 9. the Mint; 10. Woods' house 11. leads of Newgate and leads of Turner's house; 12. Turnagain Lane, Fleet Ditch, and Wych Street; 13. Newgate and Jonathan Wild's house details from Folger bill dated Feb 28, 1842

1) The Queen of Cyprus (13)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 14 Feb 1842, next 16 Feb 1842

2) Norma (59)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 14 Feb 1842, next 16 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (2)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 14 Feb 1842, next 16 Feb 1842

1) The Queen of Cyprus (14)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 15 Feb 1842, next 17 Feb 1842

2) Norma (60)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 15 Feb 1842, next 17 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (3)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 15 Feb 1842, next 17 Feb 1842

1) The Queen of Cyprus (15)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 16 Feb 1842, next 18 Feb 1842

2) Norma (61)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 16 Feb 1842, next 18 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (4)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 16 Feb 1842, next 18 Feb 1842

1) The Queen of Cyprus (16)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 17 Feb 1842, next 19 Feb 1842

2) Norma (62)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 17 Feb 1842, next 19 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (5)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 17 Feb 1842, next 19 Feb 1842

1) The Queen of Cyprus (17)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 18 Feb 1842, next 21 Feb 1842

2) Norma (63)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 18 Feb 1842, next 21 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (6)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 18 Feb 1842, next 24 Feb 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; based on Scribe's comedy of La Chaine
AU: [Miss Julia S. Pardoe]
Au Comm Nicoll attributes the piece to George H. Rodwell, adding it is assigned "probably erroneously to Miss Pardoe," but the bill clearly states: "adapted by the author of Agnes St. Aubin" i.e. Miss Julia S. Pardoe

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, next 22 Feb 1842

Genre (burletta) drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Admiral Lord Starboard: [Frederick H.] Yates; Mr. Firmley (Bristol merchant): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mr. Arthur Amery (of the Royal Academy of Music): Lyon; Mr. Dabbleton (attorney at law): [Edward R.] Wright; Ellen Firmley (daughter of Mr. Firmley): Miss E[llen] Chaplin; Lady Louisa Eastland (sister to Lord Starboard): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Admiral Lord Starboard:    Frederick H. Yates Mr. Firmley: James P. Wilkinson Mr. Arthur Amery: Lyon Mr. Dabbleton: Edward R. Wright

Ellen Firmley: Miss Ellen    Chaplin Lady Louisa Eastland: Mrs.    Frederick H. Yates

2) Norma (64)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 19 Feb 1842, next 22 Feb 1842

3) The Queen of Cyprus (18)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 19 Feb 1842, next 22 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1842)

BUT Dandolo: George Wieland

Cast truncated in the source

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (2)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 21 Feb 1842, next 23 Feb 1842

2) Norma (65)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 21 Feb 1842, next 23 Feb 1842

3) The Queen of Cyprus (19)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 21 Feb 1842, next 23 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1842)

BUT Dandolo: George Wieland

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (3)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 22 Feb 1842, next 24 Feb 1842

2) Norma (66)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 22 Feb 1842, next 24 Feb 1842

3) The Queen of Cyprus (20)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 22 Feb 1842, next 17 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1842)

BUT Dandolo: George Wieland

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (4)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 23 Feb 1842, next 25 Feb 1842

2) Norma (67)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 23 Feb 1842, next 25 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (7)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 19 Feb 1842, next 25 Feb 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (5)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 24 Feb 1842, next 26 Feb 1842

2) Norma (68)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 24 Feb 1842, next 26 Feb 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (8)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 24 Feb 1842, next 26 Feb 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (6)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 25 Feb 1842, next 28 Feb 1842

2) Norma (69)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 25 Feb 1842, next 7 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (9)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 25 Feb 1842, next 28 Feb 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (7)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 26 Feb 1842, next 1 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Times has piece starting 24 Feb, but Nicoll and the bill disagree
AU: [William H. Oxberry], CHOR: [Fred] Frampton

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, next 1 Mar 1842

Genre (burlesque) burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Cupid: [James P.] Wilkinson; Damon (shepherd): [John] Binge; Acis (shepherd boy): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Polyphemus (cyclops): Paul J. Bedford; attendant cyclopses: Johnson, Shaw; Galatea (sea nymph): [Edward R.] Wright; Nereides (attendants on Galatea): Mrs. Naylor, Miss Lee, Miss Fenton, Miss Bullen, Miss Massal, Miss Ballinger; Sicilian shepherds: Morgan, E. Morgan, [Frederick?] Smithson, Giffin, Fry, Thomson, Freeborn, Newcomb, Cross, Sampson, Green, Billings, Bannister, Watkins, Wollidge, Massano, Sweeting, Ward, Cleall, Mossgrove, Day, Goodwin, Charles, Francis, Barber, Robert Holmes, Richard Fulford, William Arnold, Jones, Jabos, Manley, Hugh Gray, Joshua Dickinson, Shand, [James] Hudson; shepherdesses: Mrs. Fosbroke, Mrs. Gower, Miss Mortimer, Miss Bailey, M? Moggeston, M? Sanders, Miss Williams, M? Jones, Miss Tomlinson, Miss Westbrook, Miss Follett, Miss O'Neil, Miss O'Brien, Miss Wiltshire, Miss Fenton, Miss Pareport, Miss Blanchard, Miss Turnour, Miss E. O'Neil, Miss Lightfoot, Miss E. Lightfoot, Miss Clifford, Miss Cranefield, Miss Hardwick, Miss Batty, Miss Thomas, Miss Connor, Miss Anthony, Miss Denton, Miss Baptist, Miss Simmons, Miss Harrison, Miss M'Guinness, Miss Dickinson

Cast Comment The bill lists Hugh, Gray, William, Arnold, Joshua and Dickinson as separate names, but it is possible first and surnames were mistakenly divided by commas. It is possible Charles and Francis are first and last names of the same individual, but we cannot be certain. Billings spelled Billing.

Reference Cast

Cupid: James P. Wilkinson Damon: John Binge Acis: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Polyphemus: Paul J. Bedford attendant cyclopses:    Johnson    Shaw Galatea: Edward R. Wright Nereides:    Mrs. Naylor    Miss Lee    Miss Fenton    Miss Bullen    Miss Massal    Miss Ballinger Sicilian shepherds:    Morgan    E. Morgan    Frederick? Smithson    Giffin    Fry    Thomson    Freeborn    Newcomb    Cross    Sampson    Green    Billings    Bannister    Watkins    Wollidge    Massano    Sweeting    Ward    Cleall    Mossgrove    Day    Goodwin    Charles    Francis    Barber    Robert Holmes    Richard Fulford

William Arnold    Jones    Jabos    Manley    Hugh Gray    Joshua Dickinson    Shand    James Hudson shepherdesses:    Mrs. Fosbroke    Mrs. Gower    Miss Mortimer    Miss Bailey    M? Moggeston    M? Sanders    Miss Williams    M? Jones    Miss Tomlinson    Miss Westbrook    Miss Follett    Miss O'Neil    Miss O'Brien    Miss Wiltshire    Miss Fenton    Miss Pareport    Miss Blanchard    Miss Turnour    Miss E. O'Neil    Miss Lightfoot    Miss E. Lightfoot    Miss Clifford    Miss Cranefield    Miss Hardwick    Miss Batty    Miss Thomas    Miss Connor    Miss Anthony    Miss Denton    Miss Baptist    Miss Simmons    Miss Harrison    Miss M'Guinness    Miss Dickinson

"Choruses under direction of Mr. Morgan" (bill)

3) Jack Sheppard (10)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 26 Feb 1842, next 1 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (8)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 28 Feb 1842, next 2 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (2)

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, previous 28 Feb 1842, next 2 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (11)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 28 Feb 1842, next 2 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (9)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 1 Mar 1842, next 3 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (3)

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, previous 1 Mar 1842, next 3 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (12)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 1 Mar 1842, next 3 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (10)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 2 Mar 1842, next 4 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (4)

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, previous 2 Mar 1842, next 4 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (13)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 2 Mar 1842, next 4 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (11)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 3 Mar 1842, next 5 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (5)

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, previous 3 Mar 1842, next 5 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (14)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 3 Mar 1842, next 5 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (12)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 4 Mar 1842, next 7 Mar 1842

2) Acis and Galatea (6)

Performances first 28 Feb 1842, previous 4 Mar 1842

3) Jack Sheppard (15)

Performances first 14 Feb 1842, previous 4 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (14 Feb 1842)

BUT Shotbolt: Dixon

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (13)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 5 Mar 1842, next 8 Mar 1842

2) Norma (70)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 26 Feb 1842, next 8 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (1)

Title Comment not acted in 8 years
AU: [William T. Moncrieff]

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, next 8 Mar 1842

Genre (farce) the Adelphi celebrated extravaganza of fun, frolic, fashion, and flash

First Night Cast

Corinthian Tom: Lyon; Jerry Hawthorn: Paul J. Bedford; Bob Logic: [James P.] Wilkinson; Sylvester Daggerwood: [Frederick H.] Yates; Jemmy Green: [Edward R.] Wright; Dusty Bob: [George] Wieland; Squire Hawthorn: [William] Cullenford; Hon. Dick Trifle: [John] Binge; Primefit: Forde; Regular: Freeborn; Tattersal: Dixon; Gull'em: [John] Sanders; Cape: Morgan; Jenkins: [Frederick?] Smithson; Little Jemmy: George; O'Boozle: J. Morgan; Billy Waters: F. Butler; African Sal: [John] Sanders; lawyer: Giffin; Corinthian Kate (otherwise the Hon. Miss Trifle, otherwise Sir Jeremy Bragg, otherwise Nan, the Match Girl): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Sue (otherwise the Hon. Miss Trifle, otherwise Captain Swaggery): Miss E. Terrey; Jane (otherwise the Hon. Miss Trifle, otherwise Sal, the pretty beggar): Mrs. Naylor; Mrs. Tartar: Mrs. Fosbroke

Reference Cast

Corinthian Tom: Lyon Jerry Hawthorn: Paul J. Bedford Bob Logic: James P. Wilkinson Sylvester Daggerwood: Frederick    H. Yates Jemmy Green: Edward R. Wright Dusty Bob: George Wieland Squire Hawthorn: William    Cullenford Hon. Dick Trifle: John Binge Primefit: Forde Regular: Freeborn Tattersal: Dixon Gull'em: John Sanders

Cape: Morgan Jenkins: Frederick? Smithson Little Jemmy: George O'Boozle: J. Morgan Billy Waters: F. Butler African Sal: John Sanders lawyer: Giffin Corinthian Kate: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan Sue: Miss E. Terrey Jane: Mrs. Naylor Mrs. Tartar: Mrs. Fosbroke Ragged Jack: Shaw

(dII,iv) pas de deux: [George] Wieland (in character), [John] Sanders (in character); (dIII,iii) sylph pas seul (a la Taglioni): [George] Wieland

(dIII,ii) imitations: "Recollections and imitations of [actors of] the London Stage", [Frederick H.] Yates (as Sylvester Daggerwood)

I,i sportsman's cabinet at Hawthorn Hall; I,ii Sue's residence in Hawthorn Village; I,iii drawing room of a female Corinthian; I,iv chaffing crib in Corinthian House; I,v street in town; I,vi interior of Tattersall's; I,v the way to Almack's; II,i Temple Bar; II,ii Fleet Street; II,iii interior of watch house; II,iv back slums in the Holy Land; III,i interior of Logic's chamber in the Albany; III,ii outside of Wright's, Opera Colonnade

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (14)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 7 Mar 1842, next 9 Mar 1842

2) Norma (71)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 7 Mar 1842, next 9 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (2)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 7 Mar 1842, next 9 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

OMITS Ragged Jack: Shaw

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (15)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 8 Mar 1842, next 10 Mar 1842

2) Norma (72)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 8 Mar 1842, next 10 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (3)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 8 Mar 1842, next 10 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

OMITS Ragged Jack: Shaw

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (16)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 9 Mar 1842, next 11 Mar 1842

2) Norma (73)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 9 Mar 1842, next 11 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (4)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 9 Mar 1842, next 11 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

OMITS Ragged Jack: Shaw

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (17)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 10 Mar 1842, next 12 Mar 1842

2) Norma (74)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 10 Mar 1842, next 12 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (5)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 10 Mar 1842, next 12 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

OMITS Ragged Jack: Shaw

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (18)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 11 Mar 1842, next 14 Mar 1842

2) Norma (75)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 11 Mar 1842, next 14 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (6)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 11 Mar 1842, next 14 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

OMITS Ragged Jack: Shaw

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (19)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 12 Mar 1842, next 15 Mar 1842

2) Norma (76)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 12 Mar 1842, next 15 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (7)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 12 Mar 1842, next 15 Mar 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (20)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 14 Mar 1842, next 16 Mar 1842

2) Norma (77)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 14 Mar 1842, next 16 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (8)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 14 Mar 1842, next 16 Mar 1842

1) The Breach of Promise of Marriage (21)

Performances first 21 Feb 1842, previous 15 Mar 1842

2) Norma (78)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 15 Mar 1842, next 18 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (9)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 15 Mar 1842, next 18 Mar 1842

Source Comment Variant Folger bill gives Tom and Jerry as third piece Special Performance Benefit: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates

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

AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 17 Mar 1842, next 19 Mar 1842

Genre (melodrama)

First Night Cast

Miles Bertram (Squire of Moatley): [Frederick H.] Yates; Walter Bernard (young farmer): Lyon; Captain Grampus (a smuggler): O. Smith (his original character); Marmaduke Magog (parish constable): Paul J. Bedford; Jemmy Starling (farmer's boy): [Edward R.] Wright; William: Shaw; Andrew Phipps: [John] Sanders; Thomas: Giffin; Harry: Henry; lieutenant of pressgang: [Frederick?] Smithson; Hiram Taylor: Butler; pressgang, labourers: Unlisted; Alice (a bridesmaid): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates (her original character); Bella (Alice's sister): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Lucy: Mrs. Naylor; Mrs. Starling: Miss Fenton; Dame Barnard: Mrs. Gower; Blackadder (pirate): [George] Maynard pirates Avory: Morgan; Culverdine: J. Morgan; Barbelot: [John] Sanders Gaffer Fallowfield: Butler

Reference Cast

Miles Bertram: Frederick H.    Yates Walter Bernard: Lyon Captain Grampus: O. Smith Marmaduke Magog: Paul J.    Bedford Jemmy Starling: Edward R.    Wright William: Shaw Andrew Phipps: John Sanders Thomas: Giffin Harry: Henry lieutenant of pressgang:

Frederick? Smithson Hiram Taylor: Butler pressgang, labourers: Unlisted Alice: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Bella: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Lucy: Mrs. Naylor Mrs. Starling: Miss Fenton Dame Barnard: Mrs. Gower Blackadder: George Maynard Avory: Morgan Culverdine: J. Morgan Barbelot: John Sanders Gaffer Fallowfield: Butler

I [winter] I,i farm yard on the Essex marshes; I,ii room in Moatley Manor; II [summer] II,i the farm yard; II,ii the interior of a cottage; II,iii old hall in Moatley Manor

2) Black-Eyed Susan; or, All in the Downs (1)

AU: Douglas W. Jerrold

Performances first 17 Mar 1842

Genre (melodrama) favorite nautical drama

First Night Cast

Admiral: [George] Maynard; Captain Crosstree: Smith; Quid (bosun): Morgan; Seaweed: J. Morgan; Ploughshare: [John] Sanders; Hatchet: Dixon; Raker: [Frederick?] Smithson; Lieutenant Pike: Freeborn; Blue Peter: [John] Binge; William: T[homas] P. Cooke; Gnatbrain: [James P.] Wilkinson; Jacob Twig: [Edward R.] Wright; Doggrass: [William] Cullenford; Black-Eyed Susan: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Dolly Mayflower: Miss E. Terrey

Cast Comment Cast supplemented from variant DFo bill

Reference Cast

Admiral: George Maynard Captain Crosstree: Smith Quid: Morgan Seaweed: J. Morgan Ploughshare: John Sanders Hatchet: Dixon Raker: Frederick? Smithson Lieutenant Pike: Freeborn

Blue Peter: John Binge William: Thomas P. Cooke Gnatbrain: James P. Wilkinson Jacob Twig: Edward R. Wright Doggrass: William Cullenford Black-Eyed Susan: Mrs. Frederick    H. Yates Dolly Mayflower: Miss E. Terrey

"All in the Downs the Fleet Was Moored", [John] Binge (in character); parody: "Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman", T[homas] P. Cooke (in character)

double hornpipe: T[homas] P. Cooke, Mrs. Naylor

Funeral procession along the gangway

I street in the town of Deal; I,ii Black-Eyed Susan's cottage; I,iii view in the Downs; I,iv cottage of Susan; II,i street in Deal; II,ii state cabin; II,iii between decks; II,iv view of the forecastle with the scaffold rigged out

3) The Queen of Cyprus (21)

Performances first 31 Jan 1842, previous 23 Feb 1842

Cast as reference cast (31 Jan 1842)

BUT Dandolo: George Wieland Catarina Cornaro: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

Cast truncated in the source

General Non-Title Information

children's dance: Miss E. Frampton; -pupils of Frampton; dance in honor of St. Patrick's Day; -pupils of Frampton

imitations: "Recollections and Imitations of [actors on] the London Stage", [Frederick H.] Yates

Special Performance Benefit: Paul J. Bedford

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

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 18 Mar 1842

Genre (drama) admired and popular burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Alexandre (roue, aged thirty-five--horse dealer, aged forty--escaped convict, aged sixty): [Frederick H.] Yates; Michael (journeyman upholsterer, aged twenty-one--foreman to an upholsterer, aged twenty-six--national guard captain, aged forty-six): Lyon; Victorine (embroideress, aged nineteen--Madame St. Victor, aged twenty-four, lodging house keeper, aged forty-four): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Elise (semptress, aged twenty--Mme. le Baronne Elise, aged twenty-five, vendor of oranges, aged forty-five): Miss E. Terrey; Justine (femme de chambre to Mme. st. Victor): Mrs. Naylor; Mr. Bonassus (jeweller, aged thirty-five--widower, aged fifty-five): Paul J. Bedford; Blaise (Bonassus' man, aged twenty--Bonassus' valet, aged forty): [Edward R.] Wright; Macaire (friend of M. de St. Alexandre): [John] Sanders; Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Fosbroke; Caesar Chanteloupe (Alexandre's companion): O. Smith; Bernard (silversmith): Dixon; officer: Morgan; second officer: [Frederick?] Smithson; Sophie: Miss A. Lee

Reference Cast

Alexandre: Frederick H. Yates Michael: Lyon Victorine: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Elise: Miss E. Terrey Justine: Mrs. Naylor Mr. Bonassus: Paul J. Bedford Blaise: Edward R. Wright

Macaire: John Sanders Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Fosbroke Caesar Chanteloupe: O. Smith Bernard: Dixon officer: Morgan second officer: Frederick?    Smithson Sophie: Miss A. Lee

I,i mansarde of Victorine in the Rue St. Honore; II [five years later] II,i splendid apartments in the palace of the Duke de [Blank]; II,ii apartments in the house of Mr. Bonnassus; III [twenty years later] III,i room in a ci-devant gambling house; III,ii Notre Dame at night; III,iii Rue de Temple

2) Norma (79)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 16 Mar 1842, next 19 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (10)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 16 Mar 1842, next 19 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

BUT Corinthian Kate: Miss Ellen   Chaplin OMITS Sylvester Daggerwood:   Frederick H. Yates

General Non-Title Information

"Jolly Nose", Paul J. Bedford; finale: "Nix My Dolly, Pals, Fake Away", Paul J. Bedford, Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Irish ballad (from Echoes of the Lakes): "Kathleen Mavoureen" [F. Nicholls Crouch], F. Nicholls Crouch; Irish ballad (from Echoes of the Lakes): "Dermot Astore" [F. Nicholls Crouch], F. Nicholls Crouch

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

Performances first 17 Mar 1842, previous 17 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (17 Mar 1842)

BUT Miles Bertram: Lyon Walter Bernard: Dixon Bella: Miss Ellen Chaplin

2) Norma (80)

Performances first 6 Dec 1841, previous 18 Mar 1842

3) Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London (11)

Performances first 7 Mar 1842, previous 18 Mar 1842

Cast as reference cast (7 Mar 1842)

BUT Corinthian Kate: Miss Ellen   Chaplin OMITS Sylvester Daggerwood:   Frederick H. Yates

General Non-Title Information

solo (from Anna Bolena): "Vivi Tu" [[Vincenzo] Bellini], Baker (cornet a piston)

Last night of the regular season

Farewell address: [Frederick H.] Yates

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

DARK: Good Friday

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Lent: C. H. Adams' Astronomy Lectures

Special Performance Post-Seasonal Entertainment: Young, the Magician

1) Maggie Lawder (1)

CHOR: Fred. Frampton

Performances first 11 Apr 1842, next 12 Apr 1842

Genre (ballet) juvenile comic ballet of action

First Night Cast

Rob, the Ranter (in love with Maggie): Master Forrest; Squire Mucklesiller (in love with Maggie): Master [R. H.?] Kitchen; Parson Stiff: Master Flaws; Tit (the Squire's bottle holder): Master Webb; Maggie Lawder: Miss Greenland; Mause (Maggie's mother, fond of a drop): Master Cormack; Gipsy: Miss O. Phillips; Rose: Miss Lancaster; Jenny: Miss Lash; Amy: Miss Phillips

Reference Cast

Rob, the Ranter: Master Forrest Squire Mucklesiller: Master R.    H.? Kitchen Parson Stiff: Master Flaws Tit: Master Webb Maggie Lawder: Miss Greenland

Mause: Master Cormack Gipsy: Miss O. Phillips Rose: Miss Lancaster Jenny: Miss Lash Amy: Miss Phillips

pas de trois: Miss Greenland, Miss O. Phillips, Master Forrest; comic dance: Master Cormack, Master [R. H.?] Kitchen, Master Flaws; grotesque pas seul: Master Webb; grand finale: Miss Greenland, Miss Lancaster, Miss C. Phillips, Miss Lash, Miss D. Phillips, Master Cormack, Master Webb, Master [R. H.?] Kitchen, Master Flaws

General Non-Title Information