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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1842-1843

• First Performance of Sep 1842

• First Performance of Oct 1842

• First Performance of Nov 1842

• First Performance of Dec 1842

• First Performance of Jan 1843

• First Performance of Feb 1843

• First Performance of Mar 1843

• First Performance of Apr 1843

• First Performance of May 1843

• First Performance of Jun 1843

• First Performance of Jul 1843

• First Performance of Aug 1843

• First Performance of Sep 1843

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

The Adelphi Theatre season opened on 29 September 1842, with The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Ruins! and closed on 9 September 1843, with a performance of the much-attended entertainment, The Great Wizard of the North. 7 April 1843, marked the end of the regular season. The evening ended with a farewell address by Mr. Lyon.

A major change occurred in the operation of the theatre this season. Thomas Gladstane was listed as the sole proprietor, Harry Beverley as the Stage manager, and O. Smith as the Melodramatic Director.

The season opener was a melodrama The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! billed as an "original melodramatic romance" in three acts with "spectacle" and a cast of thirty. From the character names (such as Hubert, Michael, Garland, Gypsy Dallan, The Spectre Earl, Lizzard, Bess of the Woods, and Sylvanella), the scenery descriptions (ranging from the "rustic dwelling of Bess of the Woods" and "the lovers' trysting tree" to "the witch's cottage at nightfall" and "the hostelrie of the Dragon"), and the songs ("A Young Maiden Came to a Bachelor's Well," "The Frightful, Spiteful, Old Bachelor," and "A Nice Little Husband to Love"), we get a good sense of the elements of the genre. The "spectacle" was the "dreadful doom of St. Mark--transformation of the Owl Sisters," which apparently was staged to include a "spectre dance." The music from this play was published separately by Cramer, Addison and Beale, Regent St. and therefore could be purchased and played for private entertainment in drawing rooms and parlors throughout the city.

An early piece, The Miser's Daughter, gained the approval of the reviewer for the Theatrical Observer. "The author in this drama has raised a beacon to warn the erring and guide the inexperienced, forcibly inculcating the great moral lesson that vice, however prosperous for a time, will sooner or later meet with punishment and disgrace while virtue, whatever its trials and temptations, will ultimately secure a lasting and just reward" (25 October 1842). The author, Edward Stirling, was forced to take the role of the Miser when Lyon became ill. He acquitted himself with credit and subsequently travelled to Liverpool to play the role and superintend a production of the piece there.

The Merchant and His Clerks contained the same stern moral tone, and the Theatrical Observer approvingly detailed the plot.

There are two clerks, Bramber (O. Smith) a cold-blooded villain, the other, Mapleton (Lyon) all amiability and honesty and enjoying the implicit confidence of the merchant (Maynard). Mapleton is entrusted with the care of ten thousand pounds by Harford for a few days while he is abroad on business, and the faithful clerk in his over- anxiety, in a state of somnambulism, takes the notes from a strong box and deposits them under the floor, and he forgets entirely the circumstance. Suspicion is immediately firmly fixed upon him, on which he becomes mad, but after a time, on being as an experiment, removed to the house of the merchant, while in his sleep, discloses the mystery.

A farce, Yankee Notes for English Circulation, set in a boarding house in Saratoga Springs, New York, provided a vehicle for Thomas D. Rice. The cast contained the usual humorous role descriptions implying a notable lack of sophistication in the New World: Major Dowbiggin of the United States Army; Silas Solomon Sprawl, Jr. "from the Banks of the Licking"; Julius Caesar Washington Hickory Dick, "a nigger help"; Miss Zip Coon, "a mulatto help"; and assorted "colonels, majors, niggers, and Down-Easters." The vocal music consisted entirely of "popular Negro melodies." Another piece also highlighted Rice, who had announced his intention to return to America and become a farmer. He had come to England to buy cattle, "but a tempting offer from the enterprising Adelphi manager induced [him] to reappear in sooty habiliments" (Theatrical Observer, 20 December 1842).

The pantomime, The Children of the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody, possessed a "superabundant supply of all the requisite embellishments of beautiful scenery and artistic and mechanical display," according to the Theatrical Observer. Unfortunately, Harry Beverley did not please as Clown. "This gentleman is entirely unfit for this character; he has neither agility or humour, two great requisites for such parts" (28 December 1842). George took the role within a week's time.

The summer program commenced on 17 April 1843, with a performance of The Great Wizard of the North and continued nearly unabated with that singularly fascinating performance for the entire summer. There were three dark nights on 22 April, 4 and 5 May 1843, due to the death of Frederick Augustus, the Duke of Sussex. Otherwise, the Wizard performed his extraordinary feats of magic until 9 September 1843, just before the start of the new season.

FC/MC

Daily Calendar For 1842-1843

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Edward Fitzball], COMP: George H. Rodwell, CHOR: [Fred] Frampton

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, next 30 Sep 1842

Genre (spectacle) original melo-dramatic romance; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Hubert (Earl of Evelyn): [George] Maynard; Michael (mendicant): Lyon; Garland (forester): [Henry T.] Craven (fr TR York, 1st time London); Gypsey Dallan: O. Smith; Taps: [James P.] Wilkinson; Lizzard: H[enry R.] Beverley; drummer: Butler; beadle: Giffin; The Spectre Earl: [Fred] Frampton; villagers, foresters, spectre knights: Freeborn, King, Lee, Green, Mair, Spencer, Brown; Bess of the Woods: Miss [Helen] Faucit (fr TR CG and EOH, first time here); Sylvanella: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Maud: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; owl sisters: Miss Brooks, Miss Fenton, Miss Hicks, Miss Howard, Miss Turnour, Miss O'Brien; nuns, village girls: Miss F. Hicks, Miss Ducage, Miss Mott, Miss O'Neil, Miss Wiltshire

Cast Comment Craven's names given in Era, 1868, p. 39. Miss Brooks spelled Brookes almost exclusively this season. We believe that she is the same actress who appears in the 1845-1850 period

Reference Cast

Hubert: George Maynard Michael: Lyon Garland: Henry T. Craven Gypsey Dallan: O. Smith Taps: James P. Wilkinson Lizzard: Henry R. Beverley drummer: Butler beadle: Giffin The Spectre Earl: Fred Frampton villagers, foresters, spectre    knights:    Freeborn    King    Lee    Green    Mair    Spencer    Brown

Bess of the Woods: Miss Helen    Faucit Sylvanella: Miss Ellen Chaplin Maud: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan owl sisters:    Miss Brooks    Miss Fenton    Miss Hicks    Miss Howard    Miss Turnour    Miss O'Brien nuns, village girls:    Miss F. Hicks    Miss Ducage    Miss Mott    Miss O'Neil    Miss Wiltshire

(dI) "A Young Maiden Came to a Bachelor's Well"; (dII) "The Frightful, Spiteful, Old Bachelor"; (dIII) "A Nice Little Husband to Love"

(dII,iii) spectre dance

dreadful doom of St. Mark--transformation of the Owl Sisters

I,i rustic dwelling of Bess of the Woods; I,ii the forest at sunrise, the lovers' trysting tree; I,iii the village of Glenburn; I,iv the ducking stool; II,i the witch's cottage at nightfall; II,ii the hostelrie of The Dragon; II,iii midnight--the abbey ruins; III,i Gypsy Dallan in the cage; III,ii the keep of Evelyn Tower

2) The Rifle Brigade (1)

Title Comment "By the author of the Dancing Barber" (bill)
AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, next 30 Sep 1842

Genre (burletta) burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Doddleton (whimsical gentleman): [Edward R.] Wright; Capt. Henry Nugent (a long rifle): O. Smith; Peter Simple (a page, an Eaton boy): H[enry R.] Beverley; Mrs. Doddleton: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley (1st time here); Perker (an informed lady's maid): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Mrs. Major Masterman (enterprising lady and a crack rifle): Miss Murray (fr TR CG and EOH)

Reference Cast

Mr. Doddleton: Edward R. Wright Capt. Henry Nugent: O. Smith Peter Simple: Henry R. Beverley Mrs. Doddleton: Mrs. Henry R.

Beverley Perker: Miss Brooks Mrs. Major Masterman: Miss    Murray

3) Norma (1)

AU: [William H. Oxberry]

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, next 30 Sep 1842

Genre (burlesque) grand burlesque opera

First Night Cast

Pollio: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Flavius: Miss Brooks; Oroveso: Frost; Norma: Paul J. Bedford; Adalgisa: [Edward R.] Wright

Reference Cast

Pollio: Mrs. Henry P. Grattan Flavius: Miss Brooks Oroveso: Frost

Norma: Paul J. Bedford Adalgisa: Edward R. Wright

The music to "The Owl Sisters" published by Cramer, Addison and Beale, Regent St. (see DFo bill, Oct 3)

General Non-Title Information

anthem: "God Save the King"; -the Company

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 29 Sep 1842, next 1 Oct 1842

2) The Rifle Brigade (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 29 Sep 1842, next 1 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1842)

BUT Perker: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) Norma (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 29 Sep 1842, next 1 Oct 1842

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 30 Sep 1842, next 3 Oct 1842

2) The Rifle Brigade (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 30 Sep 1842, next 3 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1842)

BUT Perker: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) Norma (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 30 Sep 1842, next 3 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 1 Oct 1842, next 4 Oct 1842

Cast truncated in the source

2) Le Courier Espagnol (1)

CHOR: [Fred] Frampton

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, next 4 Oct 1842

Genre (ballet) ballet divertissement

First Night Cast

principal dancers: [Fred] Frampton, Miss Bullen, Miss Hicks, Miss Mott

Reference Cast

principal dancers:    Fred Frampton    Miss Bullen

Miss Hicks    Miss Mott

3) The Rifle Brigade (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 1 Oct 1842, next 4 Oct 1842

4) Norma (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 1 Oct 1842, next 4 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 3 Oct 1842, next 5 Oct 1842

2) Le Courier Espagnol (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, previous 3 Oct 1842, next 5 Oct 1842

3) The Rifle Brigade (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 3 Oct 1842, next 5 Oct 1842

4) Norma (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 3 Oct 1842, next 5 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 4 Oct 1842, next 6 Oct 1842

2) Le Courier Espagnol (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, previous 4 Oct 1842, next 6 Oct 1842

3) The Rifle Brigade (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 4 Oct 1842, next 6 Oct 1842

4) Norma (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 4 Oct 1842, next 6 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 5 Oct 1842, next 7 Oct 1842

2) Le Courier Espagnol (4)

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, previous 5 Oct 1842, next 7 Oct 1842

3) The Rifle Brigade (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 5 Oct 1842, next 7 Oct 1842

4) Norma (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 5 Oct 1842, next 7 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 6 Oct 1842, next 8 Oct 1842

2) Le Courier Espagnol (5)

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, previous 6 Oct 1842, next 8 Oct 1842

3) The Rifle Brigade (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 6 Oct 1842, next 8 Oct 1842

4) Norma (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 6 Oct 1842, next 8 Oct 1842

1) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 7 Oct 1842, next 10 Oct 1842

2) Le Courier Espagnol (6)

Performances first 3 Oct 1842, previous 7 Oct 1842

3) The Rifle Brigade (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 7 Oct 1842

4) Norma (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 7 Oct 1842, next 10 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Douglas W. Jerrold
Au Comm "By the author of Rent Day, Prisoner of War, Doves in a Cage" (bill)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, next 11 Oct 1842

Genre (melodrama) drama of deep domestic interest

First Night Cast

David Duvigne: Lyon; Charles Duvigne: [George] Maynard; St. Ange: [John] Sanders; Aristides Kalmer: O. Smith; Caniche: [James P.] Wilkinson; Cato Gryps: [Edward R.] Wright; Binko: Paul J. Bedford; Gibe: H[enry R.] Beverley; Cochenille: [Edward] Stirling; Durepeau: Leigh Smith; Petrus: Miss O'Brien; Poulet: Freeborn; L' Escroc: Frost; Bejaune: Giffin; Madame Duvigne: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Violette: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin

Reference Cast

David Duvigne: Lyon Charles Duvigne: George Maynard St. Ange: John Sanders Aristides Kalmer: O. Smith Caniche: James P. Wilkinson Cato Gryps: Edward R. Wright Binko: Paul J. Bedford Gibe: Henry R. Beverley Cochenille: Edward Stirling

Durepeau: Leigh Smith Petrus: Miss O'Brien Poulet: Freeborn L' Escroc: Frost Bejaune: Giffin Madame Duvigne: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley Violette: Miss Ellen Chaplin

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: [Unknown], COMP: Adolphe C. Adam, A. Pilati

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, next 11 Oct 1842

Genre (extravaganza) melo-dramatic fairy spectacle

First Night Cast

Baron Willibald (necromancer under the spell of the fiend Alzeri): [George] Maynard; Rudolph (his equerry, under the charm of the Water King and in love with Fleur des Champs): [Fred] Frampton; an imp subject to the mystical power of the baron: [George] Wieland; Ulrick (the baron's seneschal): [John] Sanders; officer: Freeborn; Spirit of the Danube: [Henry T.] Craven; Cupid: Miss Frampton; nymph: Miss Bullen; Jeunegarde (peasant): Miss O'Neil; Fleur des Champs (Jeunegarde's adopted daughter, and under the protection of the Water King): Mme. Proche Giubilei

Reference Cast

Baron Willibald: George Maynard Rudolph: Fred Frampton an imp subject to the mystical    power of the baron: George    Wieland Ulrick: John Sanders officer: Freeborn

Spirit of the Danube: Henry T.    Craven Cupid: Miss Frampton nymph: Miss Bullen Jeunegarde: Miss O'Neil Fleur des Champs: Mme. Proche    Giubilei

DIR: [George] Wieland; [Fred] Frampton

(dII) fancy waltz: [Fred] Frampton, Miss Bullen, Mme. Proche Giubilei

incantation, ascent from darkness of the Imp; grand phantom combat

I,i the valley of flowers near the source of the Danube; II,i a baronial hall; II,ii entrance to the mystic grotto which leads to the aquatic bowers of the Water King and abode of the Naiads

3) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 8 Oct 1842, next 11 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1842)

BUT Taps: John Sanders

4) Norma (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 8 Oct 1842, next 11 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 10 Oct 1842, next 12 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 10 Oct 1842, next 12 Oct 1842

3) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 10 Oct 1842, next 12 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1842)

BUT Taps: John Sanders

4) Norma (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 10 Oct 1842, next 12 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 11 Oct 1842, next 13 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 11 Oct 1842, next 13 Oct 1842

3) The Owl Sisters; or, The Haunted Abbey Ruins! (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 11 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (29 Sep 1842)

BUT Taps: John Sanders

4) Norma (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 11 Oct 1842, next 13 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 12 Oct 1842, next 14 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 12 Oct 1842, next 14 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (1)

Title Comment Nicoll gives this as 1st time ever, but this same piece was played 1 November 1841 at this theatre. The subtitle My Turn Next is not on the bill
AU: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, next 14 Oct 1842

Genre (farce)

First Night Cast

Mr. Dobson (retired chemist and druggist, who has just ventured on matrimony): [Edward R.] Wright; Edward Stanley (in love with Cecilia): [Henry T.] Craven; Pestel (servant to Dobson): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mrs. Dobson (newly married to Dobson): Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Cecilia (Mrs. Dobson's niece): Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Mrs. Harvey (Mr. Dobson's bachelor-housekeeper): Miss Brooks

Cast Comment cast taken fr LTM bill 17-Oct

Reference Cast

Mr. Dobson: Edward R. Wright Edward Stanley: Henry T. Craven Pestel: James P. Wilkinson Mrs. Dobson: Mrs. Henry R.

Beverley Cecilia: Miss Ellen Chaplin Mrs. Harvey: Miss Brooks

4) Norma (13)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 12 Oct 1842, next 14 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 13 Oct 1842, next 15 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 13 Oct 1842, next 15 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (2)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 13 Oct 1842, next 15 Oct 1842

4) Norma (14)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 13 Oct 1842, next 15 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 14 Oct 1842, next 17 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 14 Oct 1842, next 17 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (3)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 14 Oct 1842, next 17 Oct 1842

4) Norma (15)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 14 Oct 1842, next 17 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (7)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 15 Oct 1842, next 18 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (7)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 15 Oct 1842, next 18 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (4)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 15 Oct 1842, next 18 Oct 1842

4) Norma (16)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 15 Oct 1842, next 18 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (8)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 17 Oct 1842, next 19 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (8)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 17 Oct 1842, next 19 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (5)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 17 Oct 1842, next 19 Oct 1842

4) Norma (17)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 17 Oct 1842, next 19 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (9)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 18 Oct 1842, next 20 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (9)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 18 Oct 1842, next 20 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (6)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 18 Oct 1842, next 20 Oct 1842

4) Norma (18)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 18 Oct 1842, next 20 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (10)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 19 Oct 1842, next 21 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (10)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 19 Oct 1842, next 21 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (7)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 19 Oct 1842, next 21 Oct 1842

4) Norma (19)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 19 Oct 1842, next 21 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (11)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 20 Oct 1842, next 22 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (11)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 20 Oct 1842, next 22 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (8)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 20 Oct 1842, next 22 Oct 1842

4) Norma (20)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 20 Oct 1842, next 22 Oct 1842

1) The Hazard of the Die (12)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 21 Oct 1842

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (12)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 21 Oct 1842, next 24 Oct 1842

3) Dobson and Co. (9)

Performances first 13 Oct 1842, previous 21 Oct 1842

4) Norma (21)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 21 Oct 1842, next 24 Oct 1842

Source Comment Torn bill, part of first piece missing

1) The Miser's Daughter (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; inspired by material in Ainsworth's Magazine
AU: Edward Stirling, COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, next 25 Oct 1842

Genre (spectacle) original romance... abounding in novel situations or effects; 3 acts

First Night Cast

characters in the drama Beau Villiers (leader of fashion): Freeborn; Sir Singleton Spinke (a great beau in his time): Henry; Abel Beechcroft (sour but true): [George] Maynard; Trussell Beechcroft (pleasant but false): Butler; Mr. Jukes (butler to Abel Beechcroft): [John] Sanders; Mr. Deacle (a mercer): Frost; Randulph Crew (young gentleman from Cheshire): [Henry T.] Craven; Jacob Post (miser's man): O. Smith; Peter Pokerich (barber): [James P.] Wilkinson; Crackenthorpe Cripps (a valet, aged 23): [Edward R.] Wright; Mr. Scarve (the Miser): [Edward Stirling]; Philip Frewin (Miser's nephew): Sterling The Jacobite Club Sir Bulkely Price (Welsh baronet with mulberry nose): Hawkins; Mr. Travers (person of condition): Wilson; Father Verselyn (Jesuit): Mott; Sir Norfolk Salisbury (an extraordinary figure): Shaw; Captain Culpepper (officer of the United Service): Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Cordwell Firebrass (an emissary of James III): Leigh Smith; Cupid (a water sneak at "The Folly" on the Thames): Bray; waiter at Vauxhall: Giffin; Mr. Rathbone: James; Dr. Gaynam (a "Fleet" parson): Johnson; Dr. Gaynam's clerk: Jones; black servants: [Unlisted]; Lady Brabazon (possessing great personal attraction): Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Clementina (pretty and affected blonde): Miss Wiltshire; Mrs. Deacle (curious to a degree): Miss Brooks; Thomasine Deacle (a plump person): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Mrs. Nettleship (relict of a tallow chandler): Miss Murray; Kitty Conway (Haymarket actress): Miss Turnour; Mrs. Clinton: Miss O'Neil; Hilda Scarve (Miser's daughter): Miss [Helen] Faucit characters in the masquerade Harlequin: [Edward R.] Wright; Clown: [James P.] Wilkinson; Columbine[1]: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; Columbine[2]: Miss Murray; minstrels: Giffin, Frost, Leigh Smith; Countess of Doeverybody and keep the change: Miss Jackson; Duchess of Houndsditch: Miss Howard; lords, ladies, commoners, guards, blackguards, watchmen, street scamps, dancers, singers, characters of all shades and grades: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment The bill of October 31, 1842 says Lyon had been indisposed though the exact dates of his illness are not given. the Theatrical Observer praises Stirling's performance as the Miser. There is great confusion, however, because there appear to be two men with very similar names--Stirling and Sterling. The Folger bill of Oct 24, 1842 has Stirling playing Philip Frewin and corrects the name in the following bill to Sterling. We assume very tentatively that there are two actors, the well known author, Edward Stirling and a minor actor, Sterling

Reference Cast

Beau Villiers: Freeborn Sir Singleton Spinke: Henry Abel Beechcroft: George Maynard Trussell Beechcroft: Butler Mr. Jukes: John Sanders Mr. Deacle: Frost Randulph Crew: Henry T. Craven Jacob Post: O. Smith Peter Pokerich: James P.    Wilkinson Crackenthorpe Cripps: Edward R.    Wright Mr. Scarve: Lyon Philip Frewin: Sterling Sir Bulkely Price: Hawkins Mr. Travers: Wilson Father Verselyn: Mott Sir Norfolk Salisbury: Shaw Mr. Cordwell Firebrass: Leigh    Smith waiter at Vauxhall: Giffin Mr. Rathbone: James Dr. Gaynam: Johnson Dr. Gaynam's clerk: Jones black servants: Unlisted Lady Brabazon: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley

Clementina: Miss Wiltshire Mrs. Deacle: Miss Brooks Thomasine Deacle: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan Mrs. Nettleship: Miss Murray Kitty Conway: Miss Turnour Mrs. Clinton: Miss O'Neil Hilda Scarve: Miss Helen Faucit Harlequin: Edward R. Wright Clown: James P. Wilkinson Columbine1: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan Columbine2: Miss Murray minstrels:    Giffin    Frost    Leigh Smith Countess of Doeverybody and keep    the change: Miss Jackson Duchess of Houndsditch: Miss    Howard lords, ladies, commoners, guards,    blackguards, watchmen, street    scamps, dancers, singers,    characters of all shades and    grades: Unlisted

mock minuet and galop -the revellers

(dIII) blowing up of the Old Mill, death of the conspirators, rescue of the Miser's daughter

[1744] I,i Deacle, the mercer's, Westminster; I,ii the Miser's dwelling in the Little Sanctuary; I,iii house of the brothers Beechcroft; I,iv Ranelagh Gardens, 1744, brilliantly illuminated Rotunda, orchestra, and fancy temples; II,i Vauxhall Gardens one hundred years ago, arbours, alcoves, orchestra; II,ii the dark walk; II,iii the Miser's bedchamber; III,i Beau Villiers' house; III,ii the vault, a dark gloomy hole; III,iii the Miser's grave; III,iv Millbank and Chequers Inn, Westminster, 1744 with the Old Mill, the Thames, and its opposite banks, the Abbey in the distance at night

numerous tableaux supervised by George Cruikshank and Wm. Harrison Ainsworth

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (13)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 22 Oct 1842, next 25 Oct 1842

3) Norma (22)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 22 Oct 1842, next 25 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (2)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 24 Oct 1842, next 26 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1842)

BUT Mr. Scarve: Edward Stirling ADDS Captain Culpepper: Paul J.   Bedford Cupid: Bray

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (14)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 24 Oct 1842, next 26 Oct 1842

3) Norma (23)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 24 Oct 1842, next 26 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (3)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 25 Oct 1842, next 27 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1842)

BUT Mr. Scarve: Edward Stirling ADDS Captain Culpepper: Paul J.   Bedford Cupid: Bray

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (15)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 25 Oct 1842, next 27 Oct 1842

3) Norma (24)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 25 Oct 1842, next 27 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (4)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 26 Oct 1842, next 28 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1842)

BUT Mr. Scarve: Edward Stirling ADDS Captain Culpepper: Paul J.   Bedford Cupid: Bray

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (16)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 26 Oct 1842, next 28 Oct 1842

3) Norma (25)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 26 Oct 1842, next 28 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (5)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 27 Oct 1842, next 29 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1842)

BUT Mr. Scarve: Edward Stirling ADDS Captain Culpepper: Paul J.   Bedford Cupid: Bray

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (17)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 27 Oct 1842, next 29 Oct 1842

3) Norma (26)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 27 Oct 1842, next 29 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (6)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 28 Oct 1842, next 31 Oct 1842

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1842)

BUT Mr. Scarve: Edward Stirling ADDS Captain Culpepper: Paul J.   Bedford Cupid: Bray

2) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (18)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 28 Oct 1842, next 31 Oct 1842

3) Norma (27)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 28 Oct 1842, next 31 Oct 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (7)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 29 Oct 1842, next 1 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 1st perf as 1/11/1842; Times gives 31/10/1842 as 1st perf & LTM bills give 7/11/1842
AU: [Dubois]

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, next 1 Nov 1842

Genre (farce) laughable burletta

First Night Cast

Stuff'em (a showman): Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Fright (a traveller): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mr. Timid: [Edward R.] Wright; Grab'em (policeman): Freeborn; Mrs. Fright (wife to Fright): Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley

Reference Cast

Stuff'em: Paul J. Bedford Mr. Fright: James P. Wilkinson Mr. Timid: Edward R. Wright

Grab'em: Freeborn Mrs. Fright: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (19)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 29 Oct 1842, next 1 Nov 1842

4) Norma (28)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 29 Oct 1842, next 1 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (8)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 31 Oct 1842, next 2 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (2)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 31 Oct 1842, next 2 Nov 1842

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (20)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 31 Oct 1842, next 2 Nov 1842

4) Norma (29)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 31 Oct 1842, next 2 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (9)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 1 Nov 1842, next 3 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (3)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 1 Nov 1842, next 3 Nov 1842

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (21)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 1 Nov 1842, next 3 Nov 1842

4) Norma (30)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 1 Nov 1842, next 3 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (10)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 2 Nov 1842, next 4 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (4)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 2 Nov 1842, next 4 Nov 1842

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (22)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 2 Nov 1842, next 4 Nov 1842

4) Norma (31)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 2 Nov 1842, next 4 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (11)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 3 Nov 1842, next 5 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (5)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 3 Nov 1842, next 5 Nov 1842

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (23)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 3 Nov 1842, next 5 Nov 1842

4) Norma (32)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 3 Nov 1842, next 5 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (12)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 4 Nov 1842, next 7 Nov 1842

2) Deeds of Dreadful Note (6)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 4 Nov 1842, next 7 Nov 1842

3) The Daughter of the Danube; or, The Imp and the Water King (24)

Performances first 10 Oct 1842, previous 4 Nov 1842

4) Norma (33)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 4 Nov 1842, next 19 Dec 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (13)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 5 Nov 1842, next 8 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Charles Selby

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, next 8 Nov 1842

Genre (bsq) new comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Antony: [Edward R.] Wright; Cleopatra: Miss Murray

Reference Cast

Antony: Edward R. Wright

Cleopatra: Miss Murray

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (1)

CHOR: [Fred] Frampton

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, next 8 Nov 1842

Genre (ballet) grand serio-comic ballet

First Night Cast

Lucifer: Paul J. Bedford; Pyrausta: [George] Wieland; Alma: Mme. Proche Giubilei; Tinderina: Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; black spirits and blue, red spirits and grey: Leigh Smith, Sterling, Giffin, Frost, Shaw, Hawkins, Wilson, Johnson, Jones, Miss Brooks, Miss Howard, Miss O'Neil, Miss Jackson

Reference Cast

Lucifer: Paul J. Bedford Pyrausta: George Wieland Alma: Mme. Proche Giubilei Tinderina: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan black spirits and blue, red    spirits and grey:    Leigh Smith    Sterling    Giffin    Frost

Shaw    Hawkins    Wilson    Johnson    Jones    Miss Brooks    Miss Howard    Miss O'Neil    Miss Jackson The Moor: Fred Frampton

Hungarian waltz; galop de fascination: Mme. Proche Giubilei, Miss Bullen, Miss Hicks, [George] Wieland; el Jaleo de Xeres: Mme. Proche Giubilei; grand pas arabesque: Miss Bullen, Miss Hicks, [Fred] Frampton; fantastic pas de trois: "Mischief Between Two Old Maids", [George] Wieland, Miss Fenton, Miss Mott; grand galopade: -the characters

conflagration and fire storm

1. infernal regions, His Satanic Majesty's Court; 2. Palace of Revelry; 3. ducal hall of state

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (7)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 5 Nov 1842, next 8 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (14)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 7 Nov 1842, next 9 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (2)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (2)

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

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

OMITS The Moor: Fred Frampton

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (8)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 7 Nov 1842, next 9 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (15)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 8 Nov 1842, next 10 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (3)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (3)

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

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

OMITS The Moor: Fred Frampton

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (9)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 8 Nov 1842, next 10 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (16)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 9 Nov 1842, next 11 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (4)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (4)

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

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

OMITS The Moor: Fred Frampton

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (10)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 9 Nov 1842, next 11 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (17)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 10 Nov 1842, next 12 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (5)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (5)

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

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

OMITS The Moor: Fred Frampton

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (11)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 10 Nov 1842, next 12 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (18)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 11 Nov 1842, next 14 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (6)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (6)

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

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

OMITS The Moor: Fred Frampton

4) Deeds of Dreadful Note (12)

Performances first 31 Oct 1842, previous 11 Nov 1842, next 7 Apr 1843

1) The Miser's Daughter (19)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 12 Nov 1842, next 15 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (7)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (7)

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

4) The Secret (1)

Title Comment Nicoll lists farce by this name by Moncrieff 29/2/1823 [sic], but we have no record of its being performed at the Adelphi; possibly it is the French play Un Secret by Arnould and Fournier licensed Jan 1843 (printed 1841)--BM Add. MS 42966
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, next 15 Nov 1842

Genre (farce)

First Night Cast

Mr. Dupuis: [George] Maynard; Valere: [Henry T.] Craven; porter: Butler; Thomas: H[enry R.] Beverley; Mrs. Dupuis: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Angelica: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin

Reference Cast

Mr. Dupuis: George Maynard Valere: Henry T. Craven porter: Butler Thomas: Henry R. Beverley

Mrs. Dupuis: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley Angelica: Miss Ellen Chaplin

1) The Miser's Daughter (20)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 14 Nov 1842, next 16 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (8)

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

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (8)

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

4) The Secret (2)

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

1) The Miser's Daughter (21)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 15 Nov 1842, next 17 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (9)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 15 Nov 1842, next 17 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (9)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 15 Nov 1842, next 17 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (3)

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

1) The Miser's Daughter (22)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 16 Nov 1842, next 18 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (10)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 16 Nov 1842, next 18 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (10)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 16 Nov 1842, next 18 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (4)

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

1) The Miser's Daughter (23)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 17 Nov 1842, next 19 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (11)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 17 Nov 1842, next 19 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (11)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 17 Nov 1842, next 19 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (5)

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

1) The Miser's Daughter (24)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 18 Nov 1842, next 21 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (12)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 18 Nov 1842, next 21 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (12)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 18 Nov 1842, next 21 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (6)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 18 Nov 1842, next 21 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (25)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 19 Nov 1842, next 22 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (13)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 19 Nov 1842, next 22 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (13)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 19 Nov 1842, next 22 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (7)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 19 Nov 1842, next 22 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (26)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 21 Nov 1842, next 23 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (14)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 21 Nov 1842, next 23 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (14)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 21 Nov 1842, next 23 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (8)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 21 Nov 1842, next 23 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (27)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 22 Nov 1842, next 24 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (15)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 22 Nov 1842, next 24 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (15)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 22 Nov 1842, next 24 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (9)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 22 Nov 1842, next 24 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (28)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 23 Nov 1842, next 25 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (16)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 23 Nov 1842, next 25 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (16)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 23 Nov 1842, next 25 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (10)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 23 Nov 1842, next 25 Nov 1842

1) The Miser's Daughter (29)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 24 Nov 1842, next 26 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (17)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 24 Nov 1842, next 26 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (17)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 24 Nov 1842, next 26 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (11)

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

1) The Miser's Daughter (30)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 25 Nov 1842, next 28 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (18)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 25 Nov 1842, next 28 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (18)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 25 Nov 1842, next 28 Nov 1842

4) The Secret (12)

Performances first 14 Nov 1842, previous 25 Nov 1842

1) You Know What (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives correct date but assigns pc to Sadler's Wells
AU: [Samuel Beazley Jr.]

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, next 29 Nov 1842

Genre (farce) new comedy; 2 acts

First Night Cast

General Larkspur: O. Smith; Mr. Larkspur: [Edward R.] Wright; Mr. Henry Belmont: [George] Maynard; Mrs. Larkspur: Miss [Helen] Faucit; Ferret: Miss Murray

Reference Cast

General Larkspur: O. Smith Mr. Larkspur: Edward R. Wright Mr. Henry Belmont: George    Maynard

Mrs. Larkspur: Miss Helen    Faucit Ferret: Miss Murray

2) Antony and Cleopatra (19)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 26 Nov 1842, next 29 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (19)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 26 Nov 1842, next 29 Nov 1842

Cast truncated in the source

4) The Miser's Daughter (31)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 26 Nov 1842, next 29 Nov 1842

1) You Know What (2)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 28 Nov 1842, next 30 Nov 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (20)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 28 Nov 1842, next 30 Nov 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (20)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 28 Nov 1842, next 30 Nov 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (32)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 28 Nov 1842, next 30 Nov 1842

1) You Know What (3)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 29 Nov 1842, next 1 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (21)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 29 Nov 1842, next 1 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (21)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 29 Nov 1842, next 1 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (33)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 29 Nov 1842, next 1 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (4)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 30 Nov 1842, next 2 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (22)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 30 Nov 1842, next 2 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (22)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 30 Nov 1842, next 2 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (34)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 30 Nov 1842, next 2 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (5)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 1 Dec 1842, next 3 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (23)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 1 Dec 1842, next 3 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (23)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 1 Dec 1842, next 3 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (35)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 1 Dec 1842, next 3 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (6)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 2 Dec 1842, next 5 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (24)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 2 Dec 1842, next 5 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (24)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 2 Dec 1842, next 5 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (36)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 2 Dec 1842, next 5 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (7)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 3 Dec 1842, next 6 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (25)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 3 Dec 1842, next 6 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (25)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 3 Dec 1842, next 6 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (37)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 3 Dec 1842, next 6 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (8)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 5 Dec 1842, next 7 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (26)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 5 Dec 1842, next 7 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (26)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 5 Dec 1842, next 7 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (38)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 5 Dec 1842, next 7 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (9)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 6 Dec 1842, next 8 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (27)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 6 Dec 1842, next 8 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (27)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 6 Dec 1842, next 8 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (39)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 6 Dec 1842, next 8 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (10)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 7 Dec 1842, next 9 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (28)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 7 Dec 1842, next 9 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (28)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 7 Dec 1842, next 9 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (40)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 7 Dec 1842, next 9 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (11)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 8 Dec 1842, next 10 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (29)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 8 Dec 1842, next 10 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (29)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 8 Dec 1842, next 10 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (41)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 8 Dec 1842, next 10 Dec 1842

1) You Know What (12)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 9 Dec 1842, next 12 Dec 1842

2) Antony and Cleopatra (30)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 9 Dec 1842, next 12 Dec 1842

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (30)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 9 Dec 1842, next 12 Dec 1842

4) The Miser's Daughter (42)

Performances first 24 Oct 1842, previous 9 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (1)

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

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, next 13 Dec 1842

Genre (farce) new burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Harford (London merchant): [George] Maynard Harford's clerks Edward Mapleton: Lyon; Hugh Bramber: O. Smith Dognose: Paul J. Bedford; Kit Cockles: [Edward R.] Wright; Flitter: [George] Wieland; Chinks: [John] Sanders; Dr. Wilton: Leigh Smith; Ralph: Frost; English watchman: Shaw; Irish Watchman: Giffin; Edith Mowbray: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Mrs. Cosey (lodging house keeper): Miss Brooks; Betty Briggs (maid of all work): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan

Cast Comment cast taken from DFo bill 19 Dec 1842

Reference Cast

Mr. Harford: George Maynard Edward Mapleton: Lyon Hugh Bramber: O. Smith Dognose: Paul J. Bedford Kit Cockles: Edward R. Wright Chinks: John Sanders Dr. Wilton: Leigh Smith Ralph: Frost

English watchman: Shaw Irish Watchman: Giffin Edith Mowbray: Miss Ellen    Chaplin Mrs. Cosey: Miss Brooks Betty Briggs: Mrs. Henry P.    Grattan

I,i the lodging house parlour; I,ii the counting house; I,iii Mr. Kit Cockles' rural retreat, Paradise Row, Walworth; II,i The Mall in St. James' Park, 1790; II,ii Old St. Dunstan's and Temple Bar; II,iii Holborn Hill and Fleet Market, 1790; II,iv interior of Old Bedlam; II,v Mr. Cockles' garret on Saffron Hill

plot summary in bill

2) You Know What (13)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 10 Dec 1842, next 13 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (31)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 10 Dec 1842, next 13 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (31)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 10 Dec 1842, next 13 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (2)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 12 Dec 1842, next 14 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (14)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 12 Dec 1842, next 14 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (32)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 12 Dec 1842, next 14 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (32)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 12 Dec 1842, next 14 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (3)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 13 Dec 1842, next 15 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (15)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 13 Dec 1842, next 15 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (33)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 13 Dec 1842, next 15 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (33)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 13 Dec 1842, next 15 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (4)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 14 Dec 1842, next 16 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (16)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 14 Dec 1842, next 16 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (34)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 14 Dec 1842, next 16 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (34)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 14 Dec 1842, next 16 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (5)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 15 Dec 1842, next 17 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (17)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 15 Dec 1842, next 17 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (35)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 15 Dec 1842, next 17 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (35)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 15 Dec 1842, next 17 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (6)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 16 Dec 1842, next 19 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (18)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 16 Dec 1842, next 19 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (36)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 16 Dec 1842, next 19 Dec 1842

4) Antony and Cleopatra (36)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 16 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (7)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 17 Dec 1842, next 20 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (19)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 17 Dec 1842, next 20 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (37)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 17 Dec 1842, next 20 Dec 1842

4) Norma (34)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 5 Nov 1842, next 20 Dec 1842

General Non-Title Information

"Antony and Cleopatra unavoidably discontinued in consequence of the serious indisposition of Miss Murray" (bill); The Theatrical Observer says Deeds of Dreadful Note was substituted for Antony and Cleopatra

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (8)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 19 Dec 1842, next 21 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (20)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 19 Dec 1842, next 21 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (38)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 19 Dec 1842, next 21 Dec 1842

4) Norma (35)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 19 Dec 1842, next 21 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (9)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 20 Dec 1842, next 22 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (21)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 20 Dec 1842, next 22 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (39)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 20 Dec 1842, next 22 Dec 1842

4) Norma (36)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 20 Dec 1842, next 22 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (10)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 21 Dec 1842, next 23 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (22)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 21 Dec 1842, next 23 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (40)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 21 Dec 1842, next 23 Dec 1842

4) Norma (37)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 21 Dec 1842, next 23 Dec 1842

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (11)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 22 Dec 1842, next 26 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1842)

ADDS Flitter: George Wieland

2) You Know What (23)

Performances first 28 Nov 1842, previous 22 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (28 Nov 1842)

BUT Ferret: Mrs. Henry R.   Beverley

3) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (41)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 22 Dec 1842, next 6 Feb 1843

4) Norma (38)

Performances first 29 Sep 1842, previous 22 Dec 1842

DARK: Christmas Eve

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (12)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 23 Dec 1842, next 27 Dec 1842

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll incorrectly gives 1st perf as 24 Dec, but bill for 19 Dec states no perf on 24 Dec
AU: Edward Stirling
Au Comm "By author of Nicholas Nickleby, Miser's Daughter" (bill)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, next 27 Dec 1842

Genre (farce) new burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Bilberry Wad: [James P.] Wilkinson; Timothy Pippin (alias Silas Solomon Sprawl): [Edward R.] Wright; Major Dowbiggin (United States Army): [George] Maynard; Silas Solomon Sprawl, Jr. (from the Banks of the Licking): [John] Sanders; Julius Caesar Washington Hickory Dick (a nigger help): [Thomas D.] Rice; Miss Emma Wad: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Dorothy Duck: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Miss Zip Coon (a mulatto help): Mrs. H[enry] P. Grattan; boarders (male and female), colonels, majors, helps, niggers and Down-Easters: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Mr. Bilberry Wad: James P.    Wilkinson Timothy Pippin: Edward R.    Wright Major Dowbiggin: George Maynard Silas Solomon Sprawl, Jr.: John    Sanders Julius Caesar Washington Hickory    Dick: Thomas D. Rice

Miss Emma Wad: Miss Ellen    Chaplin Dorothy Duck: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley Miss Zip Coon: Miss Mott boarders, colonels, majors,    helps, niggers and    Down-Easters: Unlisted

popular Negro melodies: [Thomas D. Rice]

1. a boarding-house at Saratoga Springs

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll again gives 1st perf as 24 dec
AU: Edward Stirling, CHOR: [Fred] Frampton, COMP: Morris

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, next 27 Dec 1842

Genre (pantomime) a new historical, whimsical, musical, romantic, domestic, and childish pantomime

First Night Cast

naturals Sir Rowland Mammon (the cruel uncle and guardian to the Lady Chrystabel): [John] Sanders Naturals: serving men Oliver (hard of heart): H[enry R.] Beverley; Walter (soft of head): T[om] Hill Naturals: private pages of the Lord of the Castle Master Never-do-well: J. Shaw; Master Sleepyhead: Willing Naturals: the children, or Pretty Dears Master Tommy Two Shoes: Master Forrest; Fair-hair'd Lady Chrystabel: Miss Forrest; Josephine (their tender nurse): Miss Brooks; Morris dancers, mummers: [Unlisted] Supernaturals Astyphiles (the Magician, or evil genius, protecting the cruel uncle): Leigh Smith; Oracle of the Brazen Head: [Unk]; invisible demons, red, blue and black: [Unlisted] Supernaturals: the sisters three, of destiny Clotho: Henry; Lachesis: Freeborn; Atropos: Butler Celestials Fairy Robinette (the good genius, protecting the children): Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Spangle-Dew: Miss Mott; Pink: Miss Hicks; Rosy: Miss Turnour; Love lies bleeding: Miss Wiltshire; Violet: Miss [Louisa] Waite; Bluebell: Miss Fenton; fairies, elves, fays, spirits: [Unlisted] Celestials: feathered tribe Master Cock Robin: "Master Robin-son"; Miss Jenny Wren: Master Lightfoot; robins, blackbirds: [Unlisted] Pantomimic Characters Harlequin: [Fred] Frampton; Pantaloon: [John] Sanders; Clown: H[enry R.] Beverley; Columbine: Miss Bullen Nobody (a queer sprite-at everybody's elbow, but in nobody's grasp): [George] Wieland; Dandy Sportsman (a great gun): "Long-shot"; Gamekeeper: "Snare"; Light Cigar: "Havannah"; Dr. Dip'em: "Bath"; General Postman: "Twopenny"; Mr. Somebody: "Consequence"; guardians: "Nail", "Screw"; locksmith: "A Deep File"; little loves: "Two Ducks Of Children"; loving young ladies: "Miss Sigh", "Miss Die"; loving young gentlemen: "Swear", "Tear"; little chambermaids: "Miss Thump", "Miss Bump"; long brooms: "Miss Brush", "Miss Bristle"; a jolly nose: "Bridge"; large chambermaids: "Miss Ladder", "Miss Steeple"; baker: "Dough"; cat's-meat man: "Liver"; Lady Lumpy: "Miss Grumpy"; city porters: "Half-and-half[1]", "Half-and-half[2]"; milkmaid: "Miss Chalk"; teetotallers: "Water-gruel", "Skin-and-bone"; basket-woman: "Miss Wickerwork"; tater-man: "Murphy"; pie-man: "All-hot"; cat: "A Real Kitten"; spectators: [Unlisted]; Britannia: Miss O'Neil; Indians: "Rubber", "Curry"; Chinese: "Hong-kong", "Twang"

Cast Comment The Forrest children's names spelled "Forest" on bill

Reference Cast

Sir Rowland Mammon: John    Sanders Oliver: Henry R. Beverley Walter: Tom Hill Master Never-do-well: J. Shaw Master Sleepyhead: Willing Master Tommy Two Shoes: Master    Forrest Fair-hair'd Lady Chrystabel:    Miss Forrest Josephine: Miss Brooks Morris dancers, mummers:    Unlisted Astyphiles: Leigh Smith Oracle of the Brazen Head: Unk invisible demons, red, blue and    black: Unlisted Clotho: Henry Lachesis: Freeborn Atropos: Butler Fairy Robinette: Miss Ellen    Chaplin Spangle-Dew: Miss Mott Pink: Miss Hicks Rosy: Miss Turnour Love lies bleeding: Miss    Wiltshire Violet: Miss Louisa Waite Bluebell: Miss Fenton fairies, elves, fays, spirits:    Unlisted Master Cock Robin: "Master    Robin-son" Miss Jenny Wren: Master    Lightfoot robins, blackbirds: Unlisted Harlequin: Fred Frampton Pantaloon: John Sanders Clown: George Wieland Columbine: Miss Bullen Nobody: Charles Ridgway Dandy Sportsman: "Long-shot" Gamekeeper: "Snare" Light Cigar: "Havannah" Dr. Dip'em: "Bath" General Postman: "Twopenny"

Mr. Somebody: "Consequence" guardians:    "Nail"    "Screw" locksmith: "A Deep File" little loves: "Two Ducks Of    Children" loving young ladies:    "Miss Sigh"    "Miss Die" loving young gentlemen:    "Swear"    "Tear" little chambermaids:    "Miss Thump"    "Miss Bump" long brooms:    "Miss Brush"    "Miss Bristle" a jolly nose: "Bridge" large chambermaids:    "Miss Ladder"    "Miss Steeple" baker: "Dough" cat's-meat man: "Liver" Lady Lumpy: "Miss Grumpy" city porters:    "Half-and-half1"    "Half-and-half2" milkmaid: "Miss Chalk" teetotallers:    "Water-gruel"    "Skin-and-bone" basket-woman: "Miss Wickerwork" tater-man: "Murphy" pie-man: "All-hot" cat: "A Real Kitten" spectators: Unlisted Britannia: Miss O'Neil Indians:    "Rubber"    "Curry" Chinese:    "Hong-kong"    "Twang"

morris dance (in the real old English style); comic duet and hop to popular old tunes and new words; invocation and dance of the flowered spirits; grand pas de deux: "Miss Wickerwork", [George] Wieland; Chinese quadrille; Taymouth Castle Highland Reel: -the four Lowland lads

flight of the magician and supernatural disappearance of the hag sisters in flames of fire; summons of Fate--the evil genius' flight through the Earth or air; grand equestrian entree on horseback; direful, dreadful, and deadly combat, with and without Arab steeds; battle of A-Gin-Court

1. golden clouds and starry realms; 2. the retreat of the good genius; 3. sulphurous cavern of mystery and oracle of the brazen mint; 4. exterior of Mammon Castle at sunrise, Castle Rising, Norfolk; 5. briar and bramble lane leading to Blackberry Wood; 6. haunted chamber in Mammon Castle at night; 7. blackberry wood and bilberry dell; 8. Charing Cross and the National Gallery; 9. locksmith's--Chubb's patent establishment; 10. the model prison; 11. Elastic Street and way to Stretchem; 12. Covent Garden Market; 13. Petticoat Lane and Aldgate Pump; 14. the Adelaide Gallery; 15. grotto of silvery spray, pearly dew, and bird's paradise

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (13)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 26 Dec 1842, next 28 Dec 1842

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 26 Dec 1842, next 28 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Miss Zip Coon: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 26 Dec 1842, next 28 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Clown: Henry R. Beverley Nobody: George Wieland

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (14)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 27 Dec 1842, next 29 Dec 1842

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 27 Dec 1842, next 29 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Miss Zip Coon: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 27 Dec 1842, next 29 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Clown: Henry R. Beverley Nobody: George Wieland

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (15)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 28 Dec 1842, next 30 Dec 1842

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 28 Dec 1842, next 30 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Miss Zip Coon: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 28 Dec 1842, next 30 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Clown: Henry R. Beverley Nobody: George Wieland

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (16)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 29 Dec 1842, next 31 Dec 1842

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 29 Dec 1842, next 31 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Miss Zip Coon: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 29 Dec 1842, next 31 Dec 1842

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Clown: Henry R. Beverley Nobody: George Wieland

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (17)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 30 Dec 1842, next 2 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 30 Dec 1842, next 2 Jan 1843

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Miss Zip Coon: Mrs. Henry P.   Grattan

3) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 30 Dec 1842, next 2 Jan 1843

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1842)

BUT Clown: Henry R. Beverley Nobody: George Wieland

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (18)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 31 Dec 1842, next 3 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 31 Dec 1842, next 3 Jan 1843

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

Title Comment billed as Larry Hoolagan; or, More Blunders Than One
AU: [James T. Rodwell]
Au Comm The piece was Written by James; George added a scene in 1825. See the 1824 season

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, next 3 Jan 1843

Genre (farce)

First Night Cast

Larry Hoolagan: H. Hamilton; Old Melbourne: H[enry R.] Beverley; Young Melbourne: [Henry T.] Craven; Trap: [John] Sanders; bailiffs: Shaw, Butler; Louisa: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Susan: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Letty: Miss Brooks

Reference Cast

Larry Hoolagan: H. Hamilton Old Melbourne: Henry R.    Beverley Young Melbourne: Henry T.    Craven Trap: John Sanders

bailiffs:    Shaw    Butler Louisa: Mrs. Henry R. Beverley Susan: Miss Ellen Chaplin Letty: Miss Brooks

"The Soldier Boy" [S[amuel] Lover], H. Hamilton

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 31 Dec 1842, next 3 Jan 1843

Cast Comment Cast truncated in the source; Ridgway's initial changed to "C." on next bill

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (19)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 2 Jan 1843, next 4 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 2 Jan 1843, next 4 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 2 Jan 1843, next 4 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 2 Jan 1843, next 4 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (20)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 3 Jan 1843, next 5 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 3 Jan 1843, next 5 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 3 Jan 1843, next 5 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 3 Jan 1843, next 5 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (21)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 4 Jan 1843, next 6 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 4 Jan 1843, next 6 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 4 Jan 1843, next 6 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 4 Jan 1843, next 6 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (22)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 5 Jan 1843, next 7 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 5 Jan 1843, next 7 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 5 Jan 1843, next 7 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 5 Jan 1843, next 7 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (23)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 6 Jan 1843, next 9 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 6 Jan 1843, next 9 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 6 Jan 1843, next 9 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 6 Jan 1843, next 9 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (24)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 7 Jan 1843, next 10 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 7 Jan 1843, next 10 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 7 Jan 1843, next 10 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 7 Jan 1843, next 10 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (25)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 9 Jan 1843, next 11 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 9 Jan 1843, next 11 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 9 Jan 1843, next 11 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 9 Jan 1843, next 11 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (26)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 10 Jan 1843, next 12 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 10 Jan 1843, next 12 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 10 Jan 1843, next 12 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 10 Jan 1843, next 12 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (27)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 11 Jan 1843, next 13 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 11 Jan 1843, next 13 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 11 Jan 1843, next 13 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 11 Jan 1843, next 13 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (28)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 12 Jan 1843, next 14 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 12 Jan 1843, next 14 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 12 Jan 1843, next 14 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 12 Jan 1843, next 14 Jan 1843

1) The Merchant and His Clerks (29)

Performances first 12 Dec 1842, previous 13 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 13 Jan 1843, next 16 Jan 1843

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

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 13 Jan 1843, next 16 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 13 Jan 1843, next 16 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (1)

AU: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, next 17 Jan 1843

Genre (melodrama) melo-drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Ernest (the garde chasse, later Count de Folleville): Lyon; Lord Simperjoy (the traveller): [George] Maynard; Grelier (courtier and roue): O. Smith; Seigneur of the Village: Freeborn; Roquet (barber, later perruquier): [Edward R.] Wright; Jolibois (scamp, later Captain Hector Jolibois): Paul J. Bedford; Gervais: Leigh Smith; aubergiste: [John] Sanders; The Baillie: Frost farmer's daughters Emeline (later Countess de Folleville): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Mimi (later Madame Roquet): Mrs. F[rank] Matthews Madame Sidonie de l'Espare (later Lady Simperjoy): Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Madame Roquet: Mrs. F[rank] Matthews; Baron Grub: [Edward R.] Wright; Baroness Grub: Mrs. F[rank] Matthews; Baron Plotzki: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Lady Simperjoy: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley opera dancers Julie: Mme. Proche Giubilei; Rose: Miss Bullen

Cast Comment cast from Folger bill, 13/Feb/1843

Reference Cast

Ernest: Lyon Lord Simperjoy: George Maynard Grelier: O. Smith Seigneur of the Village:    Freeborn Roquet: Edward R. Wright Jolibois: Paul J. Bedford Gervais: Leigh Smith aubergiste: John Sanders The Baillie: Frost Emeline: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Mimi: Mrs. Frank Matthews

Madame Sidonie de l'Espare: Mrs.    Henry R. Beverley Madame Roquet: Mrs. Frank    Matthews Baron Grub: Edward R. Wright Baroness Grub: Mrs. Frank    Matthews Baron Plotzki: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Lady Simperjoy: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley Julie: Mme. Proche Giubilei Rose: Miss Bullen

I,i the rural fete; II,i the public breakfast; III,i the parvenu's first rout scenery from DFo bill Feb 13, 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 14 Jan 1843, next 17 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (13)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 14 Jan 1843, next 17 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 14 Jan 1843, next 17 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (2)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 16 Jan 1843, next 18 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 16 Jan 1843, next 18 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (14)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 16 Jan 1843, next 18 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 16 Jan 1843, next 18 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (3)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 17 Jan 1843, next 19 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 17 Jan 1843, next 19 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (15)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 17 Jan 1843, next 19 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 17 Jan 1843, next 19 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (4)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 18 Jan 1843, next 20 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 18 Jan 1843, next 20 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (16)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 18 Jan 1843, next 20 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 18 Jan 1843, next 20 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (5)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 19 Jan 1843, next 21 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 19 Jan 1843, next 21 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (17)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 19 Jan 1843, next 21 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 19 Jan 1843, next 21 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (6)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 20 Jan 1843, next 23 Jan 1843

2) Yankee Notes for English Circulation (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 20 Jan 1843

3) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (18)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 20 Jan 1843, next 3 Apr 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 20 Jan 1843, next 23 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (7)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 21 Jan 1843, next 24 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (1)

AU: [Thomas P. Taylor]

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, next 24 Jan 1843

Genre (extravaganza) comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Jumbo Jim: [Thomas D.] Rice; Sir Solomon Sligo: H[enry R.] Beverley; Mr. Grab: Leigh Smith; Henry Seymour: [Henry T.] Craven; Arabella: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Deborah: Miss Brooks

Cast Comment cast taken from Folger bill 13/Feb/1843

Reference Cast

Jumbo Jim: Thomas D. Rice Sir Solomon Sligo: Henry R.    Beverley Mr. Grab: Leigh Smith

Henry Seymour: Henry T. Craven Arabella: Miss Ellen Chaplin Deborah: Miss Brooks

Dance taken from DFo bill 13 Feb

3) The Happy Man (1)

AU: [Samuel Lover]

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, next 24 Jan 1843

Genre (extravaganza)

Cast not available

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 21 Jan 1843, next 24 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (8)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 23 Jan 1843, next 25 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (2)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 23 Jan 1843, next 25 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (2)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 23 Jan 1843, next 25 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 23 Jan 1843, next 25 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (9)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 24 Jan 1843, next 26 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (3)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 24 Jan 1843, next 26 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (3)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 24 Jan 1843, next 26 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 24 Jan 1843, next 26 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (10)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 25 Jan 1843, next 27 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (4)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 25 Jan 1843, next 27 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (4)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 25 Jan 1843, next 27 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 25 Jan 1843, next 27 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (11)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 26 Jan 1843, next 28 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (5)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 26 Jan 1843, next 28 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (5)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 26 Jan 1843, next 28 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (29)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 26 Jan 1843, next 28 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (12)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 27 Jan 1843, next 30 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (6)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 27 Jan 1843, next 30 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (6)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 27 Jan 1843, next 30 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (30)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 27 Jan 1843, next 30 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (13)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 28 Jan 1843, next 31 Jan 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (7)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 28 Jan 1843, next 31 Jan 1843

3) The Happy Man (7)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 28 Jan 1843, next 31 Jan 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (31)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 28 Jan 1843, next 31 Jan 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (14)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 30 Jan 1843, next 1 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (8)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 30 Jan 1843, next 1 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (8)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 30 Jan 1843, next 1 Feb 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (32)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 30 Jan 1843, next 1 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (15)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 31 Jan 1843, next 2 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (9)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 31 Jan 1843, next 2 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (9)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 31 Jan 1843, next 2 Feb 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (33)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 31 Jan 1843, next 2 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (16)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 1 Feb 1843, next 3 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (10)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 1 Feb 1843, next 3 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (10)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 1 Feb 1843, next 3 Feb 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (34)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 1 Feb 1843, next 3 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (17)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 2 Feb 1843, next 4 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (11)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 2 Feb 1843, next 4 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (11)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 2 Feb 1843, next 4 Feb 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (35)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 2 Feb 1843, next 4 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (18)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 3 Feb 1843, next 6 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (12)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 3 Feb 1843, next 6 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (12)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 3 Feb 1843, next 6 Feb 1843

4) The Children in the Wood; or, Harlequin Nobody (36)

Performances first 26 Dec 1842, previous 3 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (19)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 4 Feb 1843, next 7 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (13)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 4 Feb 1843, next 7 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (13)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 4 Feb 1843, next 7 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (42)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 23 Dec 1842, next 7 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (20)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 6 Feb 1843, next 8 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (14)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 6 Feb 1843, next 8 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (14)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 6 Feb 1843, next 8 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (43)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 6 Feb 1843, next 8 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (21)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 7 Feb 1843, next 9 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (15)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 7 Feb 1843, next 9 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (15)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 7 Feb 1843, next 9 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (44)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 7 Feb 1843, next 9 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (22)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 8 Feb 1843, next 10 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (16)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 8 Feb 1843, next 10 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (16)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 8 Feb 1843, next 10 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (45)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 8 Feb 1843, next 10 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (23)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 9 Feb 1843, next 11 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (17)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 9 Feb 1843, next 11 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (17)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 9 Feb 1843, next 11 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (46)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 9 Feb 1843, next 11 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (24)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 10 Feb 1843, next 13 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (18)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 10 Feb 1843, next 13 Feb 1843

3) The Happy Man (18)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 10 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (47)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 10 Feb 1843, next 13 Feb 1843

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (25)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 11 Feb 1843, next 14 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (19)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 11 Feb 1843, next 14 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (1)

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, next 14 Feb 1843

Genre (farce) original farce; 1 act

First Night Cast

Binks (the bagman): [Edward R.] Wright; Kit Crimmins: [James P.] Wilkinson; Jack Robinson: Paul J. Bedford; Thomas: [John] Sanders; Boots: Butler; Mrs. Crimmins: Mrs. Frank Matthews; Mrs. Robinson: Miss O'Neil; Mary: Miss Brooks

Reference Cast

Binks: Edward R. Wright Kit Crimmins: James P.    Wilkinson Jack Robinson: Paul J. Bedford Thomas: John Sanders

Boots: Butler Mrs. Crimmins: Mrs. Frank    Matthews Mrs. Robinson: Miss O'Neil Mary: Miss Brooks

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (48)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 11 Feb 1843, next 14 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (26)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 13 Feb 1843, next 15 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (20)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 13 Feb 1843, next 15 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (2)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 13 Feb 1843, next 15 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (49)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 13 Feb 1843, next 15 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (27)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 14 Feb 1843, next 16 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (21)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 14 Feb 1843, next 16 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (3)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 14 Feb 1843, next 16 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (50)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 14 Feb 1843, next 16 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (28)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 15 Feb 1843, next 17 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (22)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 15 Feb 1843, next 17 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (4)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 15 Feb 1843, next 17 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (51)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 15 Feb 1843, next 17 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (29)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 16 Feb 1843, next 18 Feb 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (23)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 16 Feb 1843, next 18 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (5)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 16 Feb 1843, next 18 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (52)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 16 Feb 1843, next 18 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) The Pride of Birth; or, The Adventures of a Barber (30)

Performances first 16 Jan 1843, previous 17 Feb 1843, next 6 Apr 1843

2) Jim Crow in His New Place (24)

Performances first 23 Jan 1843, previous 17 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (6)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 17 Feb 1843, next 20 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (53)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 17 Feb 1843, next 20 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Brooks

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Edward Fitzball]

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, next 21 Feb 1843

Genre (melodrama) new melodrama of domestic interest; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Melvyn: Lyon; Captain Marston, R.N.: [George] Maynard; Sir Charles Grantley: Leigh Smith; Harry Grantley: [Henry T.] Craven; Major Lapwing: [James P.] Wilkinson; Captain Elsgood: Freeborn; Barrington: Paul J. Bedford; Sam Surf: O. Smith; Mary Melvyn: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Juliana: Miss Bullen; Lady Somers: Miss Brooks; Gossip: Mrs. F[rank] Matthews; Arabella: Miss [Helen] Faucit

Reference Cast

Mr. Melvyn: Lyon Captain Marston, R.N.: George    Maynard Sir Charles Grantley: Leigh    Smith Harry Grantley: Henry T. Craven Major Lapwing: James P.    Wilkinson Captain Elsgood: Freeborn

Barrington: Paul J. Bedford Sam Surf: O. Smith Mary Melvyn: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Juliana: Miss Bullen Lady Somers: Miss Brooks Gossip: Mrs. Frank Matthews Arabella: Miss Helen Faucit

"I Come from Sunny Italy" [George H. Rodwell], Miss [Helen] Faucit

2) The Foreign Prince (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, next 21 Feb 1843

Genre (musical farce) comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

James Crow (alias Prince Marryboo-de-Banjo-de-Ram Jam): [Thomas D.] Rice; Ebenezer: [George] Maynard; Dawkins: [James P.] Wilkinson; Dick Dabble: [Henry T.] Craven; policeman: [John] Sanders; milkman: Giffin; Barnaby: H[enry R.] Beverley; Emily: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin; Mrs. Mould'em: Miss Brooks; Letty: Mrs. F[rank] Matthews

Reference Cast

James Crow: Thomas D. Rice Ebenezer: George Maynard Dawkins: James P. Wilkinson Dick Dabble: Henry T. Craven policeman: John Sanders

milkman: Giffin Barnaby: Henry R. Beverley Emily: Miss Ellen Chaplin Mrs. Mould'em: Miss Brooks Letty: Mrs. Frank Matthews

3) Binks the Bagman (7)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 18 Feb 1843, next 21 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (54)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 18 Feb 1843, next 21 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (2)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 20 Feb 1843, next 22 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Mary Melvyn: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

2) The Foreign Prince (2)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 20 Feb 1843, next 22 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (8)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 20 Feb 1843, next 22 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (55)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 20 Feb 1843, next 22 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (3)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 21 Feb 1843, next 23 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Mary Melvyn: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

2) The Foreign Prince (3)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 21 Feb 1843, next 23 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (9)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 21 Feb 1843, next 23 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (56)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 21 Feb 1843, next 23 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (4)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 22 Feb 1843, next 24 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Mary Melvyn: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

2) The Foreign Prince (4)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 22 Feb 1843, next 24 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (10)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 22 Feb 1843, next 24 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (57)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 22 Feb 1843, next 24 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (5)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 23 Feb 1843, next 25 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Mary Melvyn: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

2) The Foreign Prince (5)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 23 Feb 1843, next 25 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (11)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 23 Feb 1843, next 25 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (58)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 23 Feb 1843, next 25 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (6)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 24 Feb 1843, next 27 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Mary Melvyn: Miss Ellen   Chaplin

2) The Foreign Prince (6)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 24 Feb 1843, next 27 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (12)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 24 Feb 1843, next 27 Feb 1843

4) Alma; or, The Spell of the ------- (59)

Performances first 7 Nov 1842, previous 24 Feb 1843

Cast as reference cast (7 Nov 1842)

BUT Tinderina: Miss Annette?   Mears

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (7)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 25 Feb 1843, next 28 Feb 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (7)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 25 Feb 1843, next 28 Feb 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (13)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 25 Feb 1843, next 28 Feb 1843

4) Punchinello (1)

AU: [Unknown], CHOR: [Fred] Frampton, COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 27 Feb 1843, next 28 Feb 1843

Genre (ballet) ballet extravaganza

First Night Cast

Mr. Punch: [George] Wieland; Lorenzo: [Fred] Frampton; Giacomo (old fisherman): [John] Sanders; Pietro (his mate): Butler; Roffino: Knight; pilot: Page; fishermen: Stevens, Hunt, Honey, Henry; Giovinetta (old fisherman's pretty daughter): Miss Bullen; Italian peasants: Miss Hicks, Miss O. Hicks, Miss [Louisa] Waite, Miss O'Neil, Miss Mott, Miss Bown, Miss Howard

Reference Cast

Mr. Punch: George Wieland Lorenzo: Fred Frampton Giacomo: John Sanders Pietro: Butler Roffino: Knight pilot: Page fishermen:    Stevens    Hunt    Honey

Henry Giovinetta: Miss Bullen Italian peasants:    Miss Hicks    Miss O. Hicks    Miss Louisa Waite    Miss O'Neil    Miss Mott    Miss Bown    Miss Howard

tarantella: Miss Bullen, [Fred] Frampton dances arranged by [Fred] Frampton

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (8)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 27 Feb 1843, next 2 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (8)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 27 Feb 1843, next 2 Mar 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (14)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 27 Feb 1843, next 2 Mar 1843

4) Punchinello (2)

Performances first 27 Feb 1843, previous 27 Feb 1843, next 2 Mar 1843

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (9)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 28 Feb 1843, next 3 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (9)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 28 Feb 1843, next 3 Mar 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (15)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 28 Feb 1843, next 3 Mar 1843

4) Punchinello (3)

Performances first 27 Feb 1843, previous 28 Feb 1843, next 3 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (10)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 2 Mar 1843, next 4 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (10)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 2 Mar 1843, next 4 Mar 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (16)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 2 Mar 1843, next 4 Mar 1843

4) Punchinello (4)

Performances first 27 Feb 1843, previous 2 Mar 1843, next 4 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (11)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 3 Mar 1843, next 6 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (11)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 3 Mar 1843, next 6 Mar 1843

3) Binks the Bagman (17)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 3 Mar 1843, next 6 Mar 1843

4) Punchinello (5)

Performances first 27 Feb 1843, previous 3 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (12)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 4 Mar 1843, next 7 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Adapted from the celebrated French drama of the same name" (bill)
AU: Edward Stirling

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, next 7 Mar 1843

Genre (farce) new comic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

St. Leon (an officer, married to the duchess): [George] Maynard; Juan (his valet): [John] Sanders; Prince Bambinelli (sovereign of a petty principality): [Edward R.] Wright; Count Bellaflor (Grand Chamberlain): [James P.] Wilkinson officers of the ducal guard Sebastian: Sterling; Gianni: Freeborn; Sylvio: Henry Reigning Duchess Marie: Miss [Helen] Faucit; Countess Bellaflor: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; Charlotte Clapier (a French milliner, alias Captain Charlotte): Miss Kate Howard (1st time here)

Cast Comment Kate Howard not to be confused with Miss Howard who plays minor roles this season

Reference Cast

St. Leon: George Maynard Juan: John Sanders Prince Bambinelli: Edward R.    Wright Count Bellaflor: James P.    Wilkinson Sebastian: Sterling Gianni: Freeborn

Sylvio: Henry Reigning Duchess Marie: Miss    Helen Faucit Countess Bellaflor: Mrs. Henry    R. Beverley Charlotte Clapier: Miss Kate    Howard

3) The Foreign Prince (12)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 4 Mar 1843, next 7 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (18)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 4 Mar 1843, next 7 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (13)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 6 Mar 1843, next 8 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (2)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 6 Mar 1843, next 8 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (13)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 6 Mar 1843, next 8 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (19)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 6 Mar 1843, next 8 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (14)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 7 Mar 1843, next 9 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (3)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 7 Mar 1843, next 9 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (14)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 7 Mar 1843, next 9 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (20)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 7 Mar 1843, next 9 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (15)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 8 Mar 1843, next 10 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (4)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 8 Mar 1843, next 10 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (15)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 8 Mar 1843, next 10 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (21)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 8 Mar 1843, next 10 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (16)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 9 Mar 1843, next 11 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (5)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 9 Mar 1843, next 11 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (16)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 9 Mar 1843, next 11 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (22)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 9 Mar 1843, next 11 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (17)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 10 Mar 1843, next 13 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (6)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 10 Mar 1843, next 13 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (17)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 10 Mar 1843, next 13 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (23)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 10 Mar 1843, next 13 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (18)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 11 Mar 1843, next 14 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (7)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 11 Mar 1843, next 14 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (18)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 11 Mar 1843, next 14 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (24)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 11 Mar 1843, next 14 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (19)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 13 Mar 1843, next 15 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (8)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 13 Mar 1843, next 15 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (19)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 13 Mar 1843, next 15 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (25)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 13 Mar 1843, next 15 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (20)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 14 Mar 1843, next 16 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (9)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 14 Mar 1843, next 16 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (20)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 14 Mar 1843, next 16 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (26)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 14 Mar 1843, next 16 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (21)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 15 Mar 1843, next 17 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (10)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 15 Mar 1843, next 17 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (21)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 15 Mar 1843, next 17 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (27)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 15 Mar 1843, next 17 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (22)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 16 Mar 1843, next 18 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (11)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 16 Mar 1843, next 18 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (22)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 16 Mar 1843, next 18 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (28)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 16 Mar 1843, next 18 Mar 1843

1) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (23)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 17 Mar 1843, next 27 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (12)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 17 Mar 1843, next 20 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (23)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 17 Mar 1843, next 20 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (29)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 17 Mar 1843, next 20 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Edward Stirling

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, next 21 Mar 1843

Genre (burletta)

First Night Cast

Jack Walters (roue of the East-end): [George] Maynard; Capt. Peter Paul (thorough Nor'wester): Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Cherrytoes (ladies' shoemaker): H[enry R.] Beverley; Nicodemus Nail (undertaker): Giffin; Frank Duncan (first officer of an Indiaman): Lyon; Tom Leslie (second officer of an Indiaman): [Henry T.] Craven; Jack Halyard: Sterling; Slippery Mike (long-shore sneak): [Edward R.] Wright; Ben Brunt: Butler; waiter: [John] Sanders; pawnbroker: Frost; police constables: Shaw, Page; Mary Campbell (an orphan): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Mrs. Ormonde: Mrs. H[enry R.] Beverley; barmaid: Miss O. Hicks; Mrs. Captain Peter Paul (the far-better-half of the noble captain): Mrs. F[rank] Matthews

Reference Cast

Jack Walters: George Maynard Capt. Peter Paul: Paul J.    Bedford Mr. Cherrytoes: Henry R.    Beverley Nicodemus Nail: Giffin Frank Duncan: Lyon Tom Leslie: Henry T. Craven Jack Halyard: Sterling Slippery Mike: Edward R. Wright Ben Brunt: Butler waiter: John Sanders

pawnbroker: Frost police constables:    Shaw    Page Mary Campbell: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Mrs. Ormonde: Mrs. Henry R.    Beverley barmaid: Miss O. Hicks Mrs. Captain Peter Paul: Mrs.    Frank Matthews

"Fine Old English Ale" [George H. Rodwell], Paul J. Bedford

2) Captain Charlotte (13)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 18 Mar 1843, next 21 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (24)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 18 Mar 1843, next 21 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (30)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 18 Mar 1843, next 21 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (2)

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, previous 20 Mar 1843, next 22 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (14)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 20 Mar 1843, next 22 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (25)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 20 Mar 1843, next 22 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (31)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 20 Mar 1843, next 22 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (3)

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, previous 21 Mar 1843, next 23 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (15)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 21 Mar 1843, next 23 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (26)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 21 Mar 1843, next 23 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (32)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 21 Mar 1843, next 23 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (4)

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, previous 22 Mar 1843, next 24 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (16)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 22 Mar 1843, next 24 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (27)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 22 Mar 1843, next 24 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (33)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 22 Mar 1843, next 24 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (5)

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, previous 23 Mar 1843, next 25 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (17)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 23 Mar 1843, next 25 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (28)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 23 Mar 1843, next 25 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (34)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 23 Mar 1843, next 25 Mar 1843

1) The Love Gift; or, The Trials of Poverty (6)

Performances first 20 Mar 1843, previous 24 Mar 1843

2) Captain Charlotte (18)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 24 Mar 1843, next 27 Mar 1843

3) The Foreign Prince (29)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 24 Mar 1843, next 27 Mar 1843

4) Binks the Bagman (35)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 24 Mar 1843, next 28 Mar 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (1)

AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, next 28 Mar 1843

Genre (burletta) popular melodrama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Robert Macaire: O. Smith (1st time in role); Jacques Strop: [Edward R.] Wright (1st time in role); Dumont: [George] Maynard; Germeuil: H[enry R.] Beverley; Charles: [Henry T.] Craven; Pierre: [James P.] Wilkinson; Louis: Henry; Francois: Stevens; Serjeant Loupy: [John] Sanders; Baton: Henry; Flamflon: Butler; Marie: Miss [Helen] Faucit; Clementina: Miss [Ellen] Chaplin

Reference Cast

Robert Macaire: O. Smith Jacques Strop: Edward R. Wright Dumont: George Maynard Germeuil: Henry R. Beverley Charles: Henry T. Craven Pierre: James P. Wilkinson Louis: Henry

Francois: Stevens Serjeant Loupy: John Sanders Baton: Henry Flamflon: Butler Marie: Miss Helen Faucit Clementina: Miss Ellen Chaplin

(dI) galop: -the characters

2) The Foreign Prince (30)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 25 Mar 1843, next 28 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (24)

Title Comment First time at second price
Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 18 Mar 1843, next 28 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Captain Charlotte (19)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 25 Mar 1843, next 29 Mar 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (2)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 27 Mar 1843, next 29 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (31)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 27 Mar 1843, next 29 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (25)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 27 Mar 1843, next 29 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Binks the Bagman (36)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 25 Mar 1843, next 30 Mar 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (3)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 28 Mar 1843, next 30 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (32)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 28 Mar 1843, next 30 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (26)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 28 Mar 1843, next 30 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Captain Charlotte (20)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 27 Mar 1843, next 31 Mar 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (4)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 29 Mar 1843, next 31 Mar 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (33)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 29 Mar 1843, next 31 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (27)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 29 Mar 1843, next 31 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Binks the Bagman (37)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 28 Mar 1843, next 1 Apr 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (5)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 30 Mar 1843, next 1 Apr 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (34)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 30 Mar 1843, next 1 Apr 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (28)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 30 Mar 1843, next 1 Apr 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Captain Charlotte (21)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 29 Mar 1843, next 3 Apr 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (6)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 31 Mar 1843, next 3 Apr 1843

2) The Foreign Prince (35)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 31 Mar 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Dawkins: John Sanders milkman: Honey

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (29)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 31 Mar 1843, next 3 Apr 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Binks the Bagman (38)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 30 Mar 1843, next 4 Apr 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (7)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 1 Apr 1843, next 4 Apr 1843

2) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (19)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 21 Jan 1843, next 4 Apr 1843

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (30)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 1 Apr 1843, next 4 Apr 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Captain Charlotte (22)

Performances first 6 Mar 1843, previous 31 Mar 1843, next 7 Apr 1843

1) Robert Macaire [; or, The Exploits of a Gentleman at Large] (8)

Performances first 27 Mar 1843, previous 3 Apr 1843

2) More Blunders Than One; or, The Irish Valet (20)

Performances first 2 Jan 1843, previous 3 Apr 1843

3) Mary Melvyn; or, The Marriage of Interest (31)

Performances first 20 Feb 1843, previous 3 Apr 1843, next 7 Apr 1843

Cast as reference cast (20 Feb 1843)

BUT Juliana: Miss Hicks

4) Binks the Bagman (39)

Performances first 13 Feb 1843, previous 1 Apr 1843, next 6 Apr 1843

Special Performance Benefit: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates

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

AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 5 Apr 1843

Genre (melodrama) dramatic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Miles Bertram (Squire of Moatley Manor, later bridegroom): Lyon; Walter Bernard (farmer, sailor): [Henry?] Hemming; Captain Grampus (smuggler, later outcast): O. Smith; Marmaduke Magog (parish constable, later beadle): Paul J. Bedford; Jemmy Starling (farmer's boy, later married man): [Edward R.] Wright; William: Henry; Andrew Phipps: Shaw; Thomas: Page; Harry: Knight; lieutenant: Freeborn; Hiram Taylor: Butler; Gaffer Fallowfield: Butler; Blackadder (a pirate): [Edward] Stirling pirates Avory: Frost; Culverdine: Leigh Smith; Barbelot: [John] Sanders Alice (bridesmaid): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates (her original character); Bella (bride): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; Dame Barnard: Miss Brooks; Lucy: Miss Hicks; Mrs. Starling: Miss O'Neil

Reference Cast

Miles Bertram: Lyon Walter Bernard: Henry? Hemming Captain Grampus: O. Smith Marmaduke Magog: Paul J.    Bedford Jemmy Starling: Edward R.    Wright William: Henry Andrew Phipps: Shaw Thomas: Page Harry: Knight lieutenant: Freeborn

Hiram Taylor: Butler Gaffer Fallowfield: Butler Blackadder: Edward Stirling Avory: Frost Culverdine: Leigh Smith Barbelot: John Sanders Alice: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Bella: Mrs. Robert Keeley Dame Barnard: Miss Brooks Lucy: Miss Hicks Mrs. Starling: Miss O'Neil

(dI) "A Maiden I Am" [[Charles E. Horn]], Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (perm W. C Macready); (dI) duet: "Though Lovers We Are Not", Mrs. [Robert] Keeley, Paul J. Bedford

I,i farm-yard On the Essex Marshes; I,ii room in Moatley Manor; I,iii landscape--a marsh; II,i landscape--the farm-yard; II,ii interior of a cottage; II,iii old hall in Moatley Manor

2) Boots at the "Swan" (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Charles Selby

Performances first 5 Apr 1843

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Henry Higgins (a gentleman with an unfortunate name, and a fervent attachment to Emily Trevor): [Henry T.] Craven; Frank Friskly (a cavalry captain, with a genius for invention, a propensity for progression, and an attachment to everything but his regiment): [Charles] Selby; Peter Pippin (a promising young gentleman in livery, with an enquiring mind and an unfortunate attachment): H[enry R.] Beverley; Jacob Earwig ("the Boots at the Swan," a free and easy youth, with a talent for pantomime, a refined taste, and a strong attachment to refreshments): [Robert] Keeley (his original character); Miss Cecilia Moonshine (a romantic lady, a victim to sentiment and light reading, with a fond attachment to extraordinary novelties): Mrs. F[rank] Matthews; Emily Trevor (a young lady with a fortune in perspective and a confessed attachment to Mr. Henry Higgins): Miss Hicks; Betty Jenkins (a plain cook, without any attachment): Miss Brooks; Sally Smith (a genteel housemaid, with a good character from her last place and a slight attachment to a fancy baker): Miss O'Neil

Reference Cast

Mr. Henry Higgins: Henry T.    Craven Frank Friskly: Charles Selby Peter Pippin: Henry R. Beverley Jacob Earwig: Robert Keeley

Miss Cecilia Moonshine: Mrs.    Frank Matthews Emily Trevor: Miss Hicks Betty Jenkins: Miss Brooks Sally Smith: Miss O'Neil

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

AU: Douglas W. Jerrold

Performances first 5 Apr 1843

Genre (melodrama) nautical drama

First Night Cast

Admiral: Leigh Smith; Captain Crosstree: [George] Maynard; Quid (the boatswain): [John] Sanders; Seaweed: Frost; Ploughshare: Butler; Raker: [Henry T.] Craven; Lieut. Pike: Freeborn; Hatchet: Paul J. Bedford; William: T[homas] P. Cooke; Blue Peter: [Edward] Stirling; Gnatbrain: [James P.] Wilkinson; Jacob Twig: [George] Wieland; Doggrass: H[enry R.] Beverley; Black-Eyed Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Honner; Dolly Mayflower: Miss Kate Howard

Cast Comment Mrs. [Robert] Keeley, [Robert] Keeley, [Charles] Selby Mrs. [Robert] Honner, T[homas] P. Cooke, [Henry?] Hemming, T[homas D.] Rice distinguished guests offering assistance

Reference Cast

Admiral: Leigh Smith Captain Crosstree: George    Maynard Quid: John Sanders Seaweed: Frost Ploughshare: Butler Raker: Henry T. Craven Lieut. Pike: Freeborn Hatchet: Paul J. Bedford

William: Thomas P. Cooke Blue Peter: Edward Stirling Gnatbrain: James P. Wilkinson Jacob Twig: George Wieland Doggrass: Henry R. Beverley Black-Eyed Susan: Mrs. Robert    Honner Dolly Mayflower: Miss Kate    Howard

parody: "Bound 'Prentice to a Waterman", T[homas] P. Cooke

double hornpipe: T[homas] P. Cooke, Miss Hicks

merry-makings and long yarns: "San Domingo Billy"

naval court martial; funeral procession along the gangway

I,i street in the town of Deal; I,ii Black-Eyed Susan's cottage; I,iii a view in the downs; I,iv the cottage of Susan, as before; II,i a street in Deal; II,ii state cabin; II,iii between decks; II,iv a view of the forecastle with the scaffold rigged out between the cat-head and fore-rigging