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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1855-1856

• First Performance of Oct 1855

• First Performance of Nov 1855

• First Performance of Dec 1855

• First Performance of Jan 1856

• First Performance of Feb 1856

• First Performance of Mar 1856

• First Performance of Apr 1856

• First Performance of May 1856

• First Performance of Jun 1856

• First Performance of Jul 1856

• First Performance of Aug 1856

• First Performance of Sep 1856

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

After a season of unsuccessful attempts to find a new play that would please the Adelphi audience, Benjamin Webster chose to "play it safe" during the 1855-56 season. The offerings included a large number of revivals of plays, which had run successfully at other theatres in London and in Paris. Despite this distinct lack of originality in the repertory, royal patronage came to the Adelphi for the first time during Queen Victoria's reign. In addition, press reports revealed that Webster sought to rebuild and expand the theatre, no doubt in response to the favorable attention paid by the press and the public to the Strand house.

The season opened on October 8, 1855 with Webster and director Celine Celeste touring the provinces. The bills featured the Irish delineations of Hudson in Samuel Lover's Rory O'More and The White Horse of the Peppers. Robert and Mary Ann Keeley also appeared early in the season in revivals of two of their earlier successes, Richard Peake's The One Hundred Pound Note and Valentine and Orson by Tom Taylor and Charles Kenney. The Athenæum remarked upon the Adelphi's current policy of revivals writing that it had been

productive among the journalists of much discriminative criticism between the model masterpieces of this class some quarter of a century ago and the French importations of the present day.... Nevertheless, though the theme and characters be somewhat obsolete, there is a rough and racy nationality in the present production, which, we confess, we can yet enjoy. (November 10, 1855)

On November 12, Celine Celeste returned to the theatre in William Bernard's Marie Ducange and on December 3, Benjamin Webster appeared for the first time during the season in Boucicault's Janet Pride. The Theatrical Journal proclaimed on December 5 "the acting of Webster and Celeste is beyond all praise."

Among the most popular plays of the season were Mark Lemon's extravaganza, Domestic Economy, which ran for seventy-six nights, and Joseph S. Coyne's Urgent Private Affairs, which ran for eighty-four nights. Neither play received much notice from press, despite the fact that the latter was a premiere. Two adaptations from French plays did receive attention from the critics. The first was Like and Unlike by John A. Langford and W. J. Sorrell, which ran for fifty nights. The Times reported that "Mme. Celeste, alternating between the devoted innocent Lisette and the reckless Countess ... produces the most striking and effective contrasts" and that "the scenes ... were excellent illustrations of a luxurious kind of life" (April 10, 1856). The reviewer concluded by saying, "It is some time since we have had a new drama of serious interest at this favourite theatre, and we may congratulate the manager on resuming his old kind of business with such happy results." The second piece was Moliere's Tartuffe, a rare venture into the classics for the company. The Times praised Webster's Tartuffe, Celeste's Elmire, Mary Ann Keeley's Dorine and Charles Selby's Orgon and reported that the play had been revived "with great éclat" (December 19, 1855).

The season's most popular production was its Christmas pantomime, Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again. Its ninety-five-performance run attracted little attention from the press, but did catch the fancy of Queen Victoria. On Feb. 23, 1856, Her Majesty and the royal party attended a private performance of the pantomime in a specially redecorated theatre (see Times, February 25, 1856). The Queen expressed her gratitude to Benjamin Webster after the performance, and by April 1st, she had let a Royal Box at the theatre (Times, April 4, 1856). Following this change, she attended the Adelphi three times. On April 11, a royal party attended to see Like and Unlike and Jack and the Beanstalk. On April 17, Her Majesty's party arrived in time to see Urgent Private Affairs. Again on May 5, the party attended the theatre for Like and Unlike, Urgent Private Affairs and How's Your Uncle? Royal patronage most certainly added to the theatre's prestige among the critics, other professionals, and the public.

The Adelphi's success seems to have encouraged Webster to expand his operation. The Times of January 3, 1856 announced the planned rebuilding and enlarging of the Adelphi. In an advertisement, Webster proclaimed he had secured the entire freehold of the theatre and adjoining property. He offered a limited number of debentures at five percent per annum and free admission to every performance to each debenture holder. In late April, the Sunday Times announced that the current season would close in June and the theatre would be demolished and a new building completed in December. On June 22, 1856, the Sunday Times stated the plans for the new theatre were shortly to be submitted to the Commissioners of the Board of Works for approval. That approval, for a building to be constructed entirely of iron and fireproof timber, was expected to be obtained without difficulty. A month later, on July 25, Webster issued another extended sale of debentures, at the price of five hundred pounds each, again with interest of five percent and free lifetime admission to the theatre. The original schedule was delayed, and Webster issued a statement that the rebuilding would proceed later than had been originally planned.

Instead of closing for the season, Webster then engaged Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams. Having established themselves in the United States as delineators of the Irish and "Yankee Girl" types respectively, the Williams undertook a successful engagement at the Adelphi. Their productions included Customs of the Country, Irish Lion, Born To Good Luck, Our Gal, and Irish Assurance and Yankee Modesty. The Times wrote of Barney Williams that he had "a great deal of comic force" (July 2, 1856), and of Mrs. Williams, that she "contents herself with a moderate degree of eccentricity, perfectly consistent with a natural expectation" (July 5, 1856). The Athenæum critic recognized the Williams' obvious popularity with the public but expressed doubts over the merit of their material: "The American pieces with which they are connected meet with a certain sort of approbation,--one more related to their novelty and adaptability of these unique artistes than their dramatic merits" (August 16, 1856). Despite these critical reservations, the Williamses closed out the 304-performance season on September 27, 1856.

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Daily Calendar For 1855-1856

1) Rory O'More (1)

AU: Samuel Lover

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, next 9 Oct 1855

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

First Night Cast

De Lacy (officer engaged in the French service, on a secret mission to Ireland, his native country): [John] Parselle; De Welskein (foreigner, engaged in his own service--dealer in brandy and broken English): [Charles] Selby; Scrubbs (ex-apothecary & collector--not of curiosities but customs-- captain of yeomanry): Paul J. Bedford; Rory O'More (not the King of Leinster, but the prince of peasants): Hudson; Shan Dhu, or Dark John (Rory's rival): [Edmund] Garden; Colonel Thunder: James Bland; Soldering Solomon (speculating tinker): C. J. Smith; Pierre (Anglo-French smuggler): Waye; Bill Jones: R[obert] Romer; Jack Flannerty: Aldridge; 1st yeoman: Henry; Mary O'More (Rory's sister): Miss Mary L. Keeley; Betty: Miss C. Lelacheur; Nelly: Miss Wyndham; Mrs. Doyle: Mrs. [Edmund] Garden; Widow O'More: Mrs. Stoker; Biddy O'Riley: Miss Thompson; Kathleen (Rory's betrothed): Miss Kate Kelly (1st app here)

Reference Cast

De Lacy: John Parselle De Welskein: Charles Selby Scrubbs: Paul J. Bedford Rory O'More: Hudson Shan Dhu, or Dark John: Edmund    Garden Colonel Thunder: James Bland Soldering Solomon: C. J. Smith Pierre: Waye Bill Jones: Robert Romer

Jack Flannerty: Aldridge 1st yeoman: Henry Mary O'More: Miss Mary L.    Keeley Betty: Miss C. Lelacheur Nelly: Miss Wyndham Mrs. Doyle: Mrs. Edmund Garden Widow O'More: Mrs. Stoker Biddy O'Riley: Miss Thompson Kathleen: Miss Kate Kelly

"The Land of the West", Miss Mary L. Keeley; "The Darkest Hour is the Hour Before Day", Miss Mary L. Keeley; "The Maid of Kildare", Miss Kate Kelly; (dI) "The Irish Lilt", Miss Wyndham, Hudson

Irish jig: Hudson (in character)

(dII) thunderstorm and inundation

I,i the Widow O'More's cabin; I,ii an Irish landscape; I,iii the smugglers' cellar; I,iv a street at night; I,v old house and porch; I,vi the kitchen; II,i the guard room; II,ii Rory O'More's cottage; II,iii [sunset] an ancient rath; II,iv the glen; II,v vaults of the Folly; III,i an Irish landscape; III,ii retreat of the smugglers; III,iii the Glen of the Folly

extensive plot summary in bill

2) A Moving Tale (1)

AU: Mark Lemon
Au Comm BILL: by "author of Domestic Economy, The Camp at Chobham"

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, next 9 Oct 1855

Genre (extravaganza) domestic extravaganza

First Night Cast

Mr. Goliah Grandison: [Robert] Keeley; Shorts: Waye; Mr. Taturs (coal dealer): Braithwaite; Chelsea (temperance porter): R[obert] Romer porters Knot: Aldridge; Nibble: Conran policeman: Sanders; Mrs. Cora Grandison: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; Keziah (servant of all work): Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Mr. Goliah Grandison: Robert    Keeley Shorts: Waye Mr. Taturs: Braithwaite Chelsea: Robert Romer Knot: Aldridge

Nibble: Conran policeman: Sanders Mrs. Cora Grandison: Mrs. Robert    Keeley Keziah: Miss Mary L. Keeley

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (1)

AU: Gilbert A. à Beckett, Mark Lemon
Au Comm "Present version, or per-version, by Messrs. G. A. A' Beckett and Mark Lemon" (bill)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, next 9 Oct 1855

Genre (extravaganza) thorough-bred, Arabian, racy and original extravaganza; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Fairy Commissioner: Miss Laidlaw; inspector: Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Ali Baba: Paul J. Bedford; Ganem: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Cassim: Henry; O'Mustapha: R[obert] Romer; Haroun: Waye; Abdallah (Captain of the Forty Thieves): Miss Wyndham; Hassarac: [Robert] Keeley (his original character); thieves: [Fraulein Helene] Sparl, Miss Dalton, Miss Mitchenson, Miss Johnson, Miss Hayman, Miss Thompson, Miss McClewee, Miss Grove, Miss Leathwaite, Miss Stoker, Miss Measey, Miss Sheriter, Miss Morris, Miss Granville, M? Bancroft, Mrs. [Edmund] Garden, Miss Ponton, Miss C. Stoker, Miss Hamilton, Miss Archer, Miss C. Archer, Miss [Elsie] Chester, M? Cook, Miss Peach, M? Chalker, M? Allison, M? Witmore, M? Langton, Miss Burnette, M? Wood, M? Dyers, Miss Manton, Miss Charles, M? Fanning, M? Markham, Miss Bennett, M? Meadows, Miss Smith; "Sweet little cherub that's perch'd aloft": Sanders; Orchobrand: C. J. Smith; fiends: Le Barr, Page; slaves: Aldridge, Conran, Braithwaite, Morris; Cogia: Miss Eliza Arden (1st app here); Zaide: Miss Kate Kelly; Zelie: Miss Hayman; Morgiana: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (her original character); fairy policemen: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment A New York bill labeled "Opening Night" has Miss Lewin for Miss Ponton as a thief

Reference Cast

Fairy Commissioner: Miss    Laidlaw inspector: Miss Eliza Aldridge Ali Baba: Paul J. Bedford Ganem: Miss Mary L. Keeley Cassim: Henry O'Mustapha: Robert Romer Haroun: Waye Abdallah: Miss Wyndham Hassarac: Robert Keeley thieves:    Fraulein Helene Sparl    Miss Dalton    Miss Mitchenson    Miss Johnson    Miss Hayman    Miss Thompson    Miss McClewee    Miss Grove    Miss Leathwaite    Miss Stoker    Miss Measey    Miss Sheriter    Miss Morris    Miss Granville    M? Bancroft    Mrs. Edmund Garden    Miss C. Stoker    Miss Hamilton    Miss Archer    Miss C. Archer    Miss Elsie Chester    M? Cook

Miss Peach    M? Chalker    M? Allison    M? Witmore    M? Langton    Miss Burnette    M? Wood    M? Dyers    Miss Manton    Miss Charles    M? Fanning    M? Markham    Miss Bennett    M? Meadows    Miss Smith    Miss Lewin    Miss C. Lelacheur "Sweet little cherub that's    perch'd aloft": Sanders Orchobrand: C. J. Smith fiends:    Le Barr    Page slaves:    Aldridge    Conran    Braithwaite    Morris Cogia: Miss Eliza Arden Zaide: Miss Kate Kelly Zelie: Miss Hayman Morgiana: Mrs. Robert Keeley fairy policemen: Unlisted

(dI) varsovienne; (dII) polka

I,i a fairy dell and rendezvous of the fairy police; I,ii outside of Cassim Baba's house; I,iii fine specimen of "cut-wood"; I,iii room in Ali Baba's house; I,iv interior of the cavern of the Forty Thieves; II,i the den of Orchobrand; II,ii street in Bagdad; II,iii another street in Bagdad; II,iv court yard; II,v room in Ali Baba's house; II,vi grand banquet room Scenery for this piece not described on bill for this date. This description taken from New York bill for 11 October

General Non-Title Information

MS note accompanying New York bills: "season signalized by Her Majesty taking a private box"

1) Rory O'More (2)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 8 Oct 1855, next 10 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (2)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 8 Oct 1855, next 10 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (2)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 8 Oct 1855, next 10 Oct 1855

Cast as reference cast (8 Oct 1855)

OMITS thieves:   Miss Lewin   Miss C. Lelacheur ADDS thieves: Miss Ponton

1) Rory O'More (3)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 9 Oct 1855, next 11 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (3)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 9 Oct 1855, next 15 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (3)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 9 Oct 1855, next 11 Oct 1855

Cast as reference cast (8 Oct 1855)

OMITS thieves:   Miss Lewin   Miss C. Lelacheur ADDS thieves: Miss Ponton

1) Rory O'More (4)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 10 Oct 1855, next 12 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (1)

AU: John M. Morton

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, next 12 Oct 1855

Genre (farce) laughable farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Marmaduke Mouser: [Robert] Keeley (his original character); Mr. Crummy: [John] Parselle; Mrs. Mouser: Miss Wyndham (1st time in role); Betsy Baker: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (her original character)

Reference Cast

Mr. Marmaduke Mouser: Robert    Keeley Mr. Crummy: John Parselle

Mrs. Mouser: Miss Wyndham Betsy Baker: Mrs. Robert Keeley

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (4)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 10 Oct 1855, next 12 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (5)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 11 Oct 1855, next 13 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (2)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 11 Oct 1855, next 13 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (5)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 11 Oct 1855, next 13 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (6)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 12 Oct 1855, next 15 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (3)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 12 Oct 1855, next 16 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (6)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 12 Oct 1855, next 15 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (7)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 13 Oct 1855, next 16 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (4)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 10 Oct 1855, next 17 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (7)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 13 Oct 1855, next 16 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (8)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 15 Oct 1855, next 17 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (4)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 13 Oct 1855, next 18 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (8)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 15 Oct 1855, next 17 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (9)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 16 Oct 1855, next 18 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (5)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 15 Oct 1855, next 19 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (9)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 16 Oct 1855, next 18 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (10)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 17 Oct 1855, next 19 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (5)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 16 Oct 1855, next 20 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (10)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 17 Oct 1855, next 19 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (11)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 18 Oct 1855, next 20 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (6)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 17 Oct 1855, next 22 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (11)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 18 Oct 1855, next 20 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (12)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 19 Oct 1855, next 22 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (6)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 18 Oct 1855, next 23 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (12)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 19 Oct 1855, next 22 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (13)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 20 Oct 1855, next 23 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (7)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 19 Oct 1855, next 24 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (13)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 20 Oct 1855, next 23 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (14)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 22 Oct 1855, next 24 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (7)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 20 Oct 1855, next 25 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (14)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 22 Oct 1855, next 24 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (15)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 23 Oct 1855, next 25 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (8)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 22 Oct 1855, next 26 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (15)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 23 Oct 1855, next 25 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (16)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 24 Oct 1855, next 26 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (8)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 23 Oct 1855, next 27 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (16)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 24 Oct 1855, next 26 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (17)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 25 Oct 1855, next 27 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (9)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 24 Oct 1855, next 29 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (17)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 25 Oct 1855, next 27 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (18)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 26 Oct 1855, next 29 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (9)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 25 Oct 1855, next 30 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (18)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 26 Oct 1855, next 29 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (19)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 27 Oct 1855, next 30 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (10)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 26 Oct 1855, next 31 Oct 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (19)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 27 Oct 1855, next 30 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (20)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 29 Oct 1855, next 31 Oct 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (10)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 27 Oct 1855, next 5 Nov 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (20)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 29 Oct 1855, next 31 Oct 1855

1) Rory O'More (21)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 30 Oct 1855

2) A Moving Tale (11)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 29 Oct 1855, next 1 Nov 1855

3) Open Sesame; or, A Night with the Forty Thieves (21)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 30 Oct 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (1)

AU: Samuel Lover
Au Comm Samuel Lover "author of Rory O'More" (bill)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, next 2 Nov 1855

Genre (drama) celebrated drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Gerald Pepper (Irish gentleman, adherent of James the Second): Hudson; Colonel Chesham (officer in the service of William the Third): [Frank] Moreland (1st app here); Major Hans Mansfeldt (Dutch officer in the same service): Paul J. Bedford; Darby Donoghue (landlord of the "Pig and Whistle"): R[obert] Romer; Phelim (one of Gerald Pepper's retainers): Miss Kate Kelly (1st time in role); monk of the priory of Tristernah: Henry; Rafferty: Sanders; Dillon (friend to Gerald Pepper): C. J. Smith; portreeve of the Town of Swords: Waye; villagers: Braithwaite, Conran, Morris, Aldridge; Magdalene (wife to Gerald): Miss Laidlaw; Agatha (Magdalene's attendant): Miss Wyndham

Reference Cast

Gerald Pepper: Hudson Colonel Chesham: Frank Moreland Major Hans Mansfeldt: Paul J.    Bedford Darby Donoghue: Robert Romer Phelim: Miss Kate Kelly monk of the priory of    Tristernah: Henry Rafferty: Sanders Dillon: C. J. Smith

portreeve of the Town of Swords:    Waye villagers:    Braithwaite    Conran    Morris    Aldridge Magdalene: Miss Laidlaw Agatha: Miss Wyndham

duet: "Oh Don't You Remember the Beautiful Glades", Miss Wyndham, Miss Kate Kelly; song and chorus: "Oh! Native Music", Miss Wyndham; "I'm a Ranting, Roving Blade", Hudson; "The Convent Bells", Miss Wyndham; song and chorus: "Oh! Never Despair", Miss Wyndham

1. interior of Ballygarth House; 2. room in the same; 3. Market Day in the Town of Swords; 4. ancient Round Tower; 5. Market Cross; 6. Snipe's Shallow and distant bog; 7. Priory of Tristernah, Bahotery; 8. interior of the confiscated estate, and ancient Castle of Ballygarth; 9. interior of Ballygarth House

2) The One Hundred Pound Note (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: [Richard B. Peake], COMP: Alfred Mellon

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, next 2 Nov 1855

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Montmorency: J[ames] G. Shore (fr TR Manchester, 1st app here); Morgan: [James] Bland; Janus: [Edmund] Garden; O'Shocknessy: Hudson (1st time in role); Billy Black: [Robert] Keeley (his original character); Bilker: C. J. Smith; constables: Waye, Sanders; waiter: Page; postboy: Le Barr; Harriet Arlington: Miss Mary L. Keeley (1st time in role); Lady Pedigree: Mrs. Stoker; Mrs. Arlington: Miss Laidlaw; nurse: Mrs. [Edmund] Garden

Cast Comment J. G. Shore appears on bills as I. G. Shore until 26 Nov 1855

Reference Cast

Montmorency: James G. Shore Morgan: James Bland Janus: Edmund Garden O'Shocknessy: Hudson Billy Black: Robert Keeley Bilker: C. J. Smith constables:    Waye

Sanders waiter: Page postboy: Le Barr Harriet Arlington: Miss Mary L.    Keeley Lady Pedigree: Mrs. Stoker Mrs. Arlington: Miss Laidlaw nurse: Mrs. Edmund Garden

"Why Should I Be Sad!" [Alfred Mellon], Miss Mary L. Keeley; "The Bavarian Broom Girl's Song", Miss Mary L. Keeley

3) A Moving Tale (12)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 31 Oct 1855, next 2 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (2)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 1 Nov 1855, next 3 Nov 1855

2) The One Hundred Pound Note (2)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 1 Nov 1855, next 3 Nov 1855

3) A Moving Tale (13)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 1 Nov 1855, next 3 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (3)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 2 Nov 1855, next 5 Nov 1855

2) The One Hundred Pound Note (3)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 2 Nov 1855, next 5 Nov 1855

3) A Moving Tale (14)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 2 Nov 1855, next 19 Dec 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (4)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 3 Nov 1855, next 6 Nov 1855

2) The One Hundred Pound Note (4)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 3 Nov 1855, next 6 Nov 1855

3) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (11)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 30 Oct 1855, next 6 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (5)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 5 Nov 1855, next 7 Nov 1855

2) The One Hundred Pound Note (5)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 5 Nov 1855, next 7 Nov 1855

3) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (12)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 5 Nov 1855, next 22 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (6)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 6 Nov 1855, next 8 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (1)

Title Comment "first time this ever-so-long" (bill)
AU: Tom Taylor, AU: Charles L. Kenney, ADPT: Albert R. Smith, COMP: Alfred Mellon
Au Comm By the authors of Aladdin, Whittington and His Cat, Cinderella, Enchanted Horse, One O'Clock, Esmeralda (bill)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, next 8 Nov 1855

Genre (burlesque) once-exceedingly-popular historico-zoological pre-Beverleyite Lyceum burlesque; 1 act

First Night Cast

King Pippin (famous monarch of the Unknown Ages): Paul J. Bedford; Henry (discontented relative): James Bland; Haufray (discontented relative): R[obert] Romer; Valentine (gallant, young, love-making, fighting swell): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; Orson (Valentine's little brother): [Robert] Keeley; Hugo (Valentine's servant): James Rogers; Agramont (called the Green Knight): [Edmund] Garden; herald: Henry; Bruina: C. J. Smith; Oberon (fairy elf): Miss Kate Kelly; Eglantine (a princess fair): Miss Wyndham; Agatha (a singing soubrette of the Middle Ages): Miss [Eliza] Arden; Florimonda (a daughter of King Aquitane): Miss Thompson; Pacolet ("our correspondent"): Miss Laidlaw convivial, anti-temperance fairies Cobweb: Miss C. Lelacheur; Toastmaster: Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Dewdrop: Miss Hayman citizens: Aldridge, Conran, Le Barr, Braithwaite; policeman: Waye; lords, ladies, maids of honour, prisoners, fairies: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

King Pippin: Paul J. Bedford Henry: James Bland Haufray: Robert Romer Valentine: Mrs. Robert Keeley Orson: Robert Keeley Hugo: James Rogers Agramont: Edmund Garden herald: Henry Bruina: C. J. Smith Oberon: Miss Kate Kelly Eglantine: Miss Wyndham Agatha: Miss Eliza Arden Florimonda: Miss Thompson

Pacolet: Miss Laidlaw Cobweb: Miss C. Lelacheur Toastmaster: Miss Eliza    Aldridge Dewdrop: Miss Hayman citizens:    Aldridge    Conran    Le Barr    Braithwaite policeman: Waye lords, ladies, maids of honour,    prisoners, fairies: Unlisted

parody: Miss Arden Miss Arden's song a parody of "Minnie" see Times, 8 Nov 1855, p. 6.

1. [moonlight] the Fairy Glade; 2. public place in the city of Orleans; 3. apartment in the palace; 4. the forest; 5. the Orleans station; 6. palace and gardens of King Pippin; 7. another wood; 8. the camp of Agramont; or, the Green Wizard's Eleusinian Psychomantheum

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (6)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 6 Nov 1855, next 8 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (7)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 7 Nov 1855, next 9 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (2)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 7 Nov 1855, next 9 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (7)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 7 Nov 1855, next 9 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (8)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 8 Nov 1855, next 10 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (3)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 8 Nov 1855, next 10 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (8)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 8 Nov 1855, next 10 Nov 1855

1) The White Horse of the Peppers (9)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 9 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (4)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 9 Nov 1855, next 12 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (9)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 9 Nov 1855, next 12 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (1)

Title Comment Piece carries a subtitle or, The Jersey Girl though it had not had one previously and was licensed without one
AU: William B. Bernard
Au Comm BILL: "author of Lucille, Irish Attorney, His Last Legs"

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, next 13 Nov 1855

Genre (drama) popular and powerfully interesting original drama

First Night Cast

Edward Lascelles, Esq.: J[ames] G. Shore; John Rawdon, Esq.: [Edmund] Garden; Henry Dupare: [Frank] Moreland; Charles Claude Prong (erratic M. C.): James Rogers; Michael Bitaube: Charles Selby; Mr. Bulky: James Bland; Markland: [John] Parselle; Major Audley: C. J. Smith; John: Henry; Marie Ducange: Mme. [Celine] Celeste (her original character); Mrs. Pipes: Mrs. Stoker; Susan: Miss Kate Kelly

Cast Comment Mme. Celeste's first app this season

Reference Cast

Edward Lascelles, Esq.: James G.    Shore John Rawdon, Esq.: Edmund    Garden Henry Dupare: Frank Moreland Charles Claude Prong: James    Rogers Michael Bitaube: Charles Selby

Mr. Bulky: James Bland Markland: John Parselle Major Audley: C. J. Smith John: Henry Marie Ducange: Mme. Celine    Celeste Mrs. Pipes: Mrs. Stoker Susan: Miss Kate Kelly

2) Valentine and Orson (5)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 10 Nov 1855, next 13 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (10)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 10 Nov 1855, next 13 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (2)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 12 Nov 1855, next 14 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (6)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 12 Nov 1855, next 14 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (11)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 12 Nov 1855, next 14 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (3)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 13 Nov 1855, next 15 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (7)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 13 Nov 1855, next 15 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (12)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 13 Nov 1855, next 15 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (4)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 14 Nov 1855, next 16 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (8)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 14 Nov 1855, next 16 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (13)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 14 Nov 1855, next 16 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (5)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 15 Nov 1855, next 17 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (9)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 15 Nov 1855, next 17 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (14)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 15 Nov 1855, next 17 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (6)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 16 Nov 1855, next 19 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (10)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 16 Nov 1855, next 19 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (15)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 16 Nov 1855, next 19 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden

1) Marie Ducange (7)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 17 Nov 1855, next 20 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (11)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 17 Nov 1855, next 20 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (16)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 17 Nov 1855, next 20 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden Mrs. Arlington: Miss C.   Lelacheur

1) Marie Ducange (8)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 19 Nov 1855, next 21 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (12)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 19 Nov 1855, next 22 Nov 1855

3) The One Hundred Pound Note (17)

Performances first 1 Nov 1855, previous 19 Nov 1855

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1855)

BUT Janus: Robert Romer O'Shocknessy: Garden Mrs. Arlington: Miss C.   Lelacheur

1) Marie Ducange (9)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 20 Nov 1855, next 22 Nov 1855

2) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (1)

Title Comment this night only in consequence of Mrs. Keeley commanded to perform at Windsor Castle
AU: [Benjamin N. Webster]

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, next 29 Nov 1855

Genre (comedy) popular comedy; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Count St. Louis (attache of the French Embassy, aged sixteen): Mme. [Celine] Celeste (her original character); Baron Fitzstoutz: Paul J. Bedford (his original character); Sir James Courtall: Charles Selby; usher: Aldridge; Fritz: Le Barr; Marchioness of Dumbarton: Miss Kate Kelly (1st time); Baroness Fitzstoutz: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (1st time); Lady Grace (maid of honour to the queen): Miss Wyndham; Lady Bell: Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Count St. Louis: Mme. Celine    Celeste Baron Fitzstoutz: Paul J.    Bedford Sir James Courtall: Charles    Selby usher: Aldridge

Fritz: Le Barr Marchioness of Dumbarton: Miss    Kate Kelly Baroness Fitzstoutz: Mrs. Robert    Keeley Lady Grace: Miss Wyndham Lady Bell: Miss Mary L. Keeley

3) Betty Martin (1)

Title Comment This nt only in consequence of Mrs. Keeley being commanded to perform at Windsor Castle. Licensed as The Clockmaker's Hat
AU: Thomas W. Robertson

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, next 18 Feb 1856

Genre (farce) new farce

First Night Cast

Major Miltiades Mohawk: Charles Selby; Mr. Eustace Singleton: [John] Parselle; Mr. Mainspring (clockmaker): Waye; Buttons (page): Miss Hayman; Betty Martin (housemaid): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; Julia (wife of Major Mohawk): Miss Wyndham; Miss Bobbin (daily dress-maker): Miss [Eliza] Aldridge

Reference Cast

Major Miltiades Mohawk: Charles    Selby Mr. Eustace Singleton: John    Parselle Mr. Mainspring: Waye Buttons: Miss Hayman

Betty Martin: Mrs. Robert    Keeley Julia: Miss Wyndham Miss Bobbin: Miss Eliza    Aldridge

1) Marie Ducange (10)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 21 Nov 1855, next 23 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (13)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 20 Nov 1855, next 23 Nov 1855

3) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (13)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 6 Nov 1855, next 23 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (11)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 22 Nov 1855, next 24 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (14)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 22 Nov 1855, next 24 Nov 1855

3) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (14)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 22 Nov 1855, next 24 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (12)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 23 Nov 1855, next 26 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (15)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 23 Nov 1855, next 26 Nov 1855

3) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (15)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 23 Nov 1855, next 18 Dec 1855

1) Marie Ducange (13)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 24 Nov 1855, next 27 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (16)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 24 Nov 1855, next 27 Nov 1855

3) Twice Killed (1)

AU: John Oxenford

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, next 27 Nov 1855

Genre (farce) laughable farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Euclid Facile: [Robert] Keeley (his original character); Ralph Reckless: [John] Parselle; Tom: [Frank] Moreland; Mr. Holdfast: R[obert] Romer; Fergus Fable: Waye; Robert: Le Barr; porter: Braithwaite; Mrs. Facile: Miss [Eliza] Arden; Miss Julia Flighty: Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Fanny Pepper: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (her original character)

Reference Cast

Mr. Euclid Facile: Robert    Keeley Ralph Reckless: John Parselle Tom: Frank Moreland Mr. Holdfast: Robert Romer Fergus Fable: Waye Robert: Le Barr

porter: Braithwaite Mrs. Facile: Miss Eliza Arden Miss Julia Flighty: Miss Eliza    Aldridge Fanny Pepper: Mrs. Robert    Keeley

1) Marie Ducange (14)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 26 Nov 1855, next 28 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (17)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 26 Nov 1855, next 28 Nov 1855

3) Twice Killed (2)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 26 Nov 1855, next 28 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (15)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 27 Nov 1855, next 29 Nov 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (18)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 27 Nov 1855, next 30 Nov 1855

3) Twice Killed (3)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 27 Nov 1855, next 29 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (16)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 28 Nov 1855, next 30 Nov 1855

2) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (2)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 21 Nov 1855, next 1 Dec 1855

3) Twice Killed (4)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 28 Nov 1855, next 30 Nov 1855

1) Marie Ducange (17)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 29 Nov 1855, next 1 Dec 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (19)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 28 Nov 1855, next 10 Dec 1855

3) Twice Killed (5)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 29 Nov 1855, next 1 Dec 1855

1) Marie Ducange (18)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 30 Nov 1855, next 10 Dec 1855

2) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (3)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 29 Nov 1855, next 17 Dec 1855

3) Twice Killed (6)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 30 Nov 1855, next 3 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (1)

AU: Dion L. Boucicault, COMP: Alfred Mellon

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, next 4 Dec 1855

Genre (drama) highly-successful, grand, new, and original drama; prol, 3 acts

First Night Cast

Richard Pride: Ben[jamin] N. Webster; Dicky Trotter: [Robert] Keeley; Bernard: Charles Selby; Mr. Heriot: [Edmund] Garden; Hook: Hastings; Dr. Robert: James Bland; Black Jack: Paul J. Bedford; corporal: Page; sergeant: Sanders; police officers: Waye, Aldridge; recorder: C. J. Smith; counsel for the prosecution: [John] Parselle; clerk of arraigns: Page; counsel for the defence: G. Hastings; crier: Conran; foreman of the jury: J. Sanders; Janet Pride: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Minnie: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Nancy: Mrs. Stoker; Sergeant Grey: R[obert] Romer; Rook: Hastings; George Heriot: [Frank] Moreland

Cast Comment Benjamin N. Webster's first app this season

Reference Cast

Richard Pride: Benjamin N.    Webster Dicky Trotter: Robert Keeley Bernard: Charles Selby Mr. Heriot: Edmund Garden Hook: Hastings Dr. Robert: James Bland Black Jack: Paul J. Bedford corporal: Page sergeant: Sanders police officers:    Waye    Aldridge recorder: C. J. Smith

counsel for the prosecution:    John Parselle clerk of arraigns: Page counsel for the defence: G.    Hastings crier: Conran foreman of the jury: J. Sanders Janet Pride: Mme. Celine    Celeste Minnie: Miss Mary L. Keeley Nancy: Mrs. Stoker Sergeant Grey: Robert Romer Rook: Hastings George Heriot: Frank Moreland

[Paris 1834] prol,i a garret in Paris; prol,ii the Pont Neuf; prol,iii the Foundling Hospital; prol,iv [Australia, 1853] the bush at Murrumbridge; [London, 1854] I,i an attic in Greek Street, Soho; I,ii exterior of a gin palace; I,iii [night] Seven Dials; II,i the attic in Greek street; III,i a prison; III,ii a court of justice

2) Twice Killed (7)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 1 Dec 1855, next 4 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (2)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 3 Dec 1855, next 5 Dec 1855

2) Twice Killed (8)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 3 Dec 1855, next 5 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (3)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 4 Dec 1855, next 6 Dec 1855

2) Twice Killed (9)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 4 Dec 1855, next 6 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (4)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 5 Dec 1855, next 7 Dec 1855

2) Twice Killed (10)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 5 Dec 1855, next 7 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (5)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 6 Dec 1855, next 8 Dec 1855

2) Twice Killed (11)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 6 Dec 1855, next 8 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (6)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 7 Dec 1855, next 11 Dec 1855

2) Twice Killed (12)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 7 Dec 1855, next 21 Dec 1855

1) Marie Ducange (19)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 1 Dec 1855, next 12 Dec 1855

2) The Camp at Chobham (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 10 Dec 1855, next 12 Dec 1855

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

Captain Damer (Dragoon Guards): Swanborough (1st London app); Captain Roseley (Light Dragoons): [John] Parselle; Mr. Jackson Cadbury: [Robert] Keeley; Jones (dragoon): Sanders; Corporal Martin (of the sappers and miners): Hastings; Early village cock: "A Thoroughbred"; Fanny Merrington: Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Captain Damer: Swanborough Captain Roseley: John Parselle Mr. Jackson Cadbury: Robert    Keeley Jones: Sanders

Corporal Martin: Hastings Early village cock: "A    Thoroughbred" Fanny Merrington: Miss Mary L.    Keeley

"Cupid's Eyes" [Alfred Mellon], Miss Mary L. Keeley

3) Valentine and Orson (20)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 30 Nov 1855, next 11 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (7)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 8 Dec 1855, next 13 Dec 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (21)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 10 Dec 1855, next 12 Dec 1855

1) Marie Ducange (20)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 10 Dec 1855, next 14 Dec 1855

2) The Camp at Chobham (2)

Performances first 10 Dec 1855, previous 10 Dec 1855, next 14 Dec 1855

3) Valentine and Orson (22)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 11 Dec 1855, next 13 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (8)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 11 Dec 1855, next 15 Dec 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (23)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 12 Dec 1855, next 14 Dec 1855

1) Marie Ducange (21)

Performances first 12 Nov 1855, previous 12 Dec 1855

2) The Camp at Chobham (3)

Performances first 10 Dec 1855, previous 12 Dec 1855, next 17 Dec 1855

3) Valentine and Orson (24)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 13 Dec 1855, next 15 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (9)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 13 Dec 1855, next 18 Dec 1855

2) Valentine and Orson (25)

Performances first 7 Nov 1855, previous 14 Dec 1855

1) Tartuffe (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Moliere, ADPT: John Oxenford

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, next 19 Dec 1855

Genre (comedy) popular adaptation of Moliere's justly celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Orgon: Charles Selby; Damis: [John] Parselle; Valere: [Frank] Moreland; Cleante: J[ames] G. Shore; Tartuffe: Ben[jamin] N. Webster; M. Loyal: C. J. Smith; officer: Hastings; Madame Pernelle: Mrs. Leigh Murray (1st app this season); Elmire: Mme. [Celine] Celeste (on this particular occasion); Mariane: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Dorine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; Flipete: Miss C. Lelacheur

Reference Cast

Orgon: Charles Selby Damis: John Parselle Valere: Frank Moreland Cleante: James G. Shore Tartuffe: Benjamin N. Webster M. Loyal: C. J. Smith officer: Hastings

Madame Pernelle: Mrs. Leigh    Murray Elmire: Mme. Celine Celeste Mariane: Miss Mary L. Keeley Dorine: Mrs. Robert Keeley Flipete: Miss C. Lelacheur

2) The Camp at Chobham (4)

Performances first 10 Dec 1855, previous 14 Dec 1855

3) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (4)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 1 Dec 1855, next 18 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (10)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 15 Dec 1855, next 20 Dec 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (16)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 24 Nov 1855, next 20 Dec 1855

3) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (5)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 17 Dec 1855, next 19 Dec 1855

1) Tartuffe (2)

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 17 Dec 1855, next 21 Dec 1855

2) A Moving Tale (15)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 3 Nov 1855, next 22 Dec 1855

3) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (6)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 18 Dec 1855, next 22 Dec 1855

1) Janet Pride (11)

Performances first 3 Dec 1855, previous 18 Dec 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (17)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 18 Dec 1855, next 21 Dec 1855

1) Tartuffe (3)

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 19 Dec 1855, next 22 Dec 1855

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (18)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 20 Dec 1855, next 11 Feb 1856

No cast on bill

3) Twice Killed (13)

Performances first 26 Nov 1855, previous 8 Dec 1855

1) Tartuffe (4)

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 21 Dec 1855, next 1 Apr 1856

2) A Moving Tale (16)

Performances first 8 Oct 1855, previous 19 Dec 1855

3) Foreign Affairs; or, The Court of Queen Anne (7)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 19 Dec 1855

DARK: Christmas Eve

DARK: Christmas Day

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, next 27 Dec 1855

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Snugsby: Charles Selby; Lieutenant O'Scupper, R.N.: Paul J. Bedford; Maxwell: J[ames] G. Shore; Mungo: Henry; Dinaha: Waye; Mr. Felix Fluffy: [Edward R.] Wright; Miss Penelope Snugsby: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Emily: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Snugsby: Charles Selby Lieutenant O'Scupper, R.N.: Paul    J. Bedford Maxwell: James G. Shore Mungo: Henry Dinaha: Waye

Mr. Felix Fluffy: Edward R.    Wright Miss Penelope Snugsby: Mrs.    Leigh Murray Emily: Miss Laidlaw

2) How's Your Uncle? (1)

Title Comment The subtitle is Ladies of the Court
AU: [Thomas E. Wilks]

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, next 27 Dec 1855

Genre (farce) last new farce

First Night Cast

Richard Wiggs (barber, No. 5 in the court): [Edward R.] Wright; Timothy Tomkins (Wiggs' friend, a sailor): Paul J. Bedford; Docket (lawyer's clerk): C. J. Smith ladies of the court Miss Lucy Simmons (dressmaker at No. 1): Miss Thompson; Miss Clara Evans (washerwoman at No. 2): Miss Mitchenson; Miss Lydia Brown (milliner at No. 3): Mrs. [Edmund] Garden; Miss Sally White (bonnetmaker at No. 4): Miss Mary L. Keeley; Miss Mary Meadows (staymaker at No. 7): Miss Kate Kelly; Miss Jane Smith (sempstress at No. 8): Miss Granville; Miss Emily Jones (lacemaker at No. 9): Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Miss Arabella Puff (from the pastrycook's, No. 10): Miss Hayman; "Sweet Little Pet" (from "over the way"): Mrs. Stoker

Cast Comment Miss Granville sometimes billed as Miss Grenville

Reference Cast

Richard Wiggs: Edward R. Wright Timothy Tomkins: Paul J.    Bedford Docket: C. J. Smith Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss Morris Miss Clara Evans: Miss    Mitchenson Miss Lydia Brown: Mrs. Edmund    Garden

Miss Sally White: Miss Mary L.    Keeley Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Wyndham Miss Jane Smith: Miss Granville Miss Emily Jones: Miss Eliza    Aldridge Miss Arabella Puff: Miss Hayman "Sweet Little Pet": Mrs. Stoker

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll erroneously gives 1st perf as 24/12/1855
AU: [Unknown], COMP: Alfred Mellon

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, next 27 Dec 1855

Genre (pantomime) grand coalition of burlesque and comic pantomime

First Night Cast

Mother Goose: Miss Wyndham; Burlesque (her faithful ally and ardent admirer): Miss Eliza Arden; Old Adelphi Pantomime (one of the "pleasures of memory," united on this occasion for the "pleasures of hope"): John Sanders; spirits of past burlesque (Mother Goose, Taming a Tartar, Sardanapalus, Esmeralda, Enchanted Isle, Tarantulla, Devil's Violin, George and the Dragon, Norma, Gizelle): Braithwaite, Miss Johnson, Henry, Miss Lelacheur, Miss Grove, Johnson, Hastings, Miss McClewee, Miss Alavida, Aldridge, Miss Mitchenson, Miss Measey, Miss Dalton, [Fraulein Helene] Sparl, Miss Sheriter, Page, Morris, Miss Morris, Conran, Miss Hayman; Grim Griffinhoof (giant, pirate, gormandizer, tippler, man-eater, snorer): Paul J. Bedford; Sir Gilbert, Knt. (gentleman of a small family): James Bland; Gigantic Dwarf: James Bland; Jack of the Bean Stalk: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Lady [blank] (wife of Sir Gilbert): Mrs. Stoker; butcher (a card for Newgate): Waye; Adeleva (cara sposa of Grim Griffinhoof): R[obert] Romer; Aeolia (Spirit of the Harp): Miss Mary L. Keeley; Gallinacea (Spirit of the Golden Hen): Miss Kate Kelly; ladies in waiting on Adeleva: [Unlisted]; Burlesque, recently gazetted as Lieutenant to the Snowdown Volunteers: Miss [Eliza] Arden; Harlequin: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Columbine: Miss Wyndham; Pierrot: Le Barr; Clown: [Edmund] Garden; Pantaloon: C. J. Smith

Cast Comment Alavida's sex not given in bill, listed with others as "messieurs and Mesdames." Also questionable is sex of Aldridge inasmuch as there was both a Mr. and a Miss Eliza Aldridge in the company. Burlesque is listed as played by both Miss E. Arden and Miss Eliza Arden

Reference Cast

Mother Goose: Miss Wyndham Burlesque: Miss Eliza Arden Old Adelphi Pantomime: John    Sanders spirits of past burlesque:    Braithwaite    Miss Johnson    Henry    Miss Lelacheur    Miss Grove    Johnson    Hastings    Miss McClewee    Miss Alavida    Aldridge    Miss Mitchenson    Miss Measey    Miss Dalton    Fraulein Helene Sparl    Miss Sheriter    Page    Morris    Miss Morris

Conran    Miss Hayman Grim Griffinhoof: Paul J.    Bedford Sir Gilbert, Knt.: James Bland Gigantic Dwarf: James Bland Jack of the Bean Stalk: Mme.    Celine Celeste Lady blank: Mrs. Stoker butcher: Waye Adeleva: Robert Romer Aeolia: Miss Mary L. Keeley Gallinacea: Miss Kate Kelly ladies in waiting on Adeleva:    Unlisted Burlesque, recently gazetted as    Lieutenant to the Snowdown    Volunteers: Miss Eliza Arden Harlequin: Mme. Celine Celeste Columbine: Miss Wyndham Pierrot: Le Barr Clown: Edmund Garden Pantaloon: C. J. Smith

"Polkamania", Mme. [Celine] Celeste (as Harlequin), Miss Wyndham (as Columbine); pas militaire: "Drin! Drin! Drin!"; pas de caractere (Russian dance): "Tringannka", Mme. [Celine] Celeste (as Zouave), Miss Wyndham (as vivandiere from the Crimea) "Tringannka" accompanied by Le Barr (Pierrot) on the Russian lute, the balalayka (taken at Sebastopol)

musical banquet and imaginary drinking bout; terrific ascent of the bean stalk; comic pantomime invented and produced by "Mr. Oldhand"

fireworks--"a constellation of stars, and aurora borealis of fires"

1. town residence of Mother Goose on the site of Nell Gwynne's dairy; 2. marine village and impregnable castle of Sir Gilbert, Knt. with Danish ships in the distance; 3. a bowery spot in the Garden of Fancy; 4. Rocky Valley, a dissolving view; 5. the Snowdown Plains in Cloud Land with the snow ball evolutions of the Snowdown Volunteers; 6. hall in Griffinhoof's castle; 7. parlour, kitchen, and hall of Griffinhoof the Grim; 8. the Rocky Valley; 9. interior of railway station (not the Eastern Counties); 10. exterior of Panopticon; 11. new photographic establishment; 12. camp at Aldershot; 13. baker and druggist's shop; 14. Lancet office; 15. plaister figure shop and tallow chandlers; 16. the Paris Exposition with its wares and stares. Scenes 9-16 are from the comic pantomime imbedded in the play

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Dec 1855, next 28 Dec 1855

2) How's Your Uncle? (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Dec 1855, next 28 Dec 1855

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Dec 1855, next 28 Dec 1855

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 27 Dec 1855, next 29 Dec 1855

2) How's Your Uncle? (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 27 Dec 1855, next 29 Dec 1855

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 27 Dec 1855, next 29 Dec 1855

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Dec 1855, next 31 Dec 1855

2) How's Your Uncle? (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Dec 1855, next 31 Dec 1855

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Dec 1855, next 31 Dec 1855

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Dec 1855, next 1 Jan 1856

2) How's Your Uncle? (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Dec 1855, next 1 Jan 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

cast truncated--minor roles omitted

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Dec 1855, next 1 Jan 1856

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Dec 1855, next 2 Jan 1856

2) How's Your Uncle? (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Dec 1855, next 2 Jan 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Dec 1855, next 2 Jan 1856

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Jan 1856, next 3 Jan 1856

2) How's Your Uncle? (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Jan 1856, next 28 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Miss Lucy Simmons: Miss   Thompson Miss Mary Meadows: Miss Kate   Kelly

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Jan 1856, next 3 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, next 4 Jan 1856

Genre (extravaganza) home-made extravaganza

First Night Cast

John Grumly: [Edward R.] Wright; Joey (John's son): Miss Stoker; Sergeant Tom Brown: Henry; Mrs. Grumly: Miss Wyndham; Mrs. Shackles: Miss Kate Kelly; Mrs. Knagley: Mrs. Stoker; Peggy Brown: Miss Hayman; Sally: Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Clara: Miss Mitchenson

Reference Cast

John Grumly: Edward R. Wright Joey: Miss Stoker Sergeant Tom Brown: Henry Mrs. Grumly: Miss Wyndham Mrs. Shackles: Miss Kate Kelly

Mrs. Knagley: Mrs. Stoker Peggy Brown: Miss Hayman Sally: Miss Eliza Aldridge Clara: Miss Mitchenson

2) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 Jan 1856, next 4 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 Jan 1856, next 4 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (2)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 3 Jan 1856, next 5 Jan 1856

2) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 3 Jan 1856, next 5 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 3 Jan 1856, next 5 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (3)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 4 Jan 1856, next 7 Jan 1856

2) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Jan 1856, next 31 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Jan 1856, next 7 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (4)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 5 Jan 1856, next 8 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (1)

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

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, next 8 Jan 1856

Genre (farce) new and original apropos comic piece

First Night Cast

Dentatus Dotts: [Edward R.] Wright; Major Polkinghorne: Charles Selby; Joe Jumballs: Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Bagshaw: R[obert] Romer; Mrs. Dotts: Miss [Eliza] Arden; Mrs. Polkinghorne: Miss Kate Kelly; Sally Vokins: Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Dentatus Dotts: Edward R.    Wright Major Polkinghorne: Charles    Selby Joe Jumballs: Paul J. Bedford Mr. Bagshaw: Robert Romer

Mrs. Dotts: Miss Eliza Arden Mrs. Polkinghorne: Miss Kate    Kelly Sally Vokins: Miss Mary L.    Keeley

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Jan 1856, next 8 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (5)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 7 Jan 1856, next 9 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (2)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 7 Jan 1856, next 9 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 7 Jan 1856, next 9 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (6)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 8 Jan 1856, next 10 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (3)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 8 Jan 1856, next 10 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 8 Jan 1856, next 10 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (7)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 9 Jan 1856, next 11 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (4)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 9 Jan 1856, next 11 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 9 Jan 1856, next 11 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (8)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 10 Jan 1856, next 12 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (5)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 10 Jan 1856, next 12 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 10 Jan 1856, next 12 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (9)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 11 Jan 1856, next 14 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (6)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 11 Jan 1856, next 14 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 11 Jan 1856, next 14 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (10)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 12 Jan 1856, next 15 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (7)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 12 Jan 1856, next 15 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 12 Jan 1856, next 15 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (11)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 14 Jan 1856, next 16 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (8)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 14 Jan 1856, next 16 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 14 Jan 1856, next 16 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (12)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 15 Jan 1856, next 17 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (9)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 15 Jan 1856, next 17 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 15 Jan 1856, next 17 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (13)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 16 Jan 1856, next 18 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (10)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 16 Jan 1856, next 18 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 16 Jan 1856, next 18 Jan 1856

cast truncated--20 spirits of past burlesques omitted

1) Domestic Economy (14)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 17 Jan 1856, next 19 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (11)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 17 Jan 1856, next 19 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 17 Jan 1856, next 19 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (15)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 18 Jan 1856, next 21 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (12)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 18 Jan 1856, next 21 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 18 Jan 1856, next 21 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (16)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 19 Jan 1856, next 22 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (13)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 19 Jan 1856, next 22 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 19 Jan 1856, next 22 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (17)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 21 Jan 1856, next 23 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (14)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 21 Jan 1856, next 23 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 21 Jan 1856, next 23 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (18)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 22 Jan 1856, next 24 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (15)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 22 Jan 1856, next 24 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 22 Jan 1856, next 24 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (19)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 23 Jan 1856, next 25 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (16)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 23 Jan 1856, next 25 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 23 Jan 1856, next 25 Jan 1856

1) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 24 Jan 1856, next 25 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (20)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 24 Jan 1856, next 26 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (17)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 24 Jan 1856, next 26 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 25 Jan 1856, next 26 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (21)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 25 Jan 1856, next 28 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (18)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 25 Jan 1856, next 28 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (29)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 25 Jan 1856, next 28 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (22)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 26 Jan 1856, next 29 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (19)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 26 Jan 1856, next 29 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (30)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Jan 1856, next 29 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (23)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 28 Jan 1856, next 30 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (20)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 28 Jan 1856, next 30 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (31)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Jan 1856, next 30 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (24)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 29 Jan 1856, next 31 Jan 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (21)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 29 Jan 1856, next 31 Jan 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (32)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Jan 1856, next 31 Jan 1856

1) Domestic Economy (25)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 30 Jan 1856, next 1 Feb 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (22)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 30 Jan 1856, next 1 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (33)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 30 Jan 1856, next 1 Feb 1856

1) Domestic Economy (26)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 31 Jan 1856, next 2 Feb 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (23)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 31 Jan 1856, next 2 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (34)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Jan 1856, next 2 Feb 1856

1) Domestic Economy (27)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 1 Feb 1856, next 4 Feb 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (24)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 1 Feb 1856, next 4 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (35)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Feb 1856, next 4 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever Nicoll gives title as Boots at the H.T.I.
AU: Benjamin N. Webster

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, next 5 Feb 1856

Genre (farce) holiday illustrative sketch of a tale in the matchless Christmas number of Household Words

First Night Cast

George, the guest: [John] Parselle; Mr. Walmers (the father): J[ames] G. Shore; Cobbs (the Boots): Ben[jamin N.] Webster (1st app since Christmas); Isaac (the ostler): Waye; Tom (the waiter): Conran; George, the guard: Hastings; Box (the coachman): Henry; Blower (the mail guard): Sanders; Sam Tattenhall (the landlord): R[obert] Romer; Harry: Miss Craddock; Norah: Miss Manning; Mrs. Tattenhall (the landlady): Miss C. Lelacheur; barmaid: Miss Laidlaw; chambermaid: Miss Thompson; lady: Mrs. Stoker; servants: Miss Morris, Miss Eliza Aldridge, Miss Granville, Miss Measey

Reference Cast

George, the guest: John    Parselle Mr. Walmers: James G. Shore Cobbs: Benjamin N. Webster Isaac: Waye Tom: Conran George, the guard: Hastings Box: Henry Blower: Sanders Sam Tattenhall: Robert Romer Harry: Miss Craddock

Norah: Miss Manning Mrs. Tattenhall: Miss C.    Lelacheur barmaid: Miss Laidlaw chambermaid: Miss Thompson lady: Mrs. Stoker servants:    Miss Morris    Miss Eliza Aldridge    Miss Granville    Miss Measey

A more "perfect and lifelike study could scarcely be met with" Morning Herald

2) Domestic Economy (28)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 2 Feb 1856, next 5 Feb 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (25)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 2 Feb 1856, next 5 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (36)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 Feb 1856, next 5 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (2)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 4 Feb 1856, next 7 Feb 1856

2) Domestic Economy (29)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 4 Feb 1856, next 7 Feb 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (26)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 4 Feb 1856, next 7 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (37)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Feb 1856, next 7 Feb 1856

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (3)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 5 Feb 1856, next 8 Feb 1856

2) Domestic Economy (30)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 5 Feb 1856, next 8 Feb 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (27)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 5 Feb 1856, next 8 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (38)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Feb 1856, next 8 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (4)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 7 Feb 1856, next 9 Feb 1856

2) Domestic Economy (31)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 7 Feb 1856, next 9 Feb 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (28)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 7 Feb 1856, next 9 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (39)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 7 Feb 1856, next 9 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (5)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 8 Feb 1856, next 11 Feb 1856

2) Domestic Economy (32)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 8 Feb 1856, next 24 Mar 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (29)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 8 Feb 1856, next 24 Mar 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (40)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 8 Feb 1856, next 11 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (19)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 21 Dec 1855, next 12 Feb 1856

2) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (6)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 9 Feb 1856, next 12 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [F. Moore]
Au Comm Nicoll lists as F., or J. G. Moore

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, next 12 Feb 1856

Genre (farce) entirely new farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Frank Finicle: J[ames] G. Shore; John Thomas: [Robert] Keeley; policeman: Waye; Mrs. Levir: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Flora Fisher: Mrs. Laidlaw; Mary Jane: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Reference Cast

Mr. Frank Finicle: James G.    Shore John Thomas: Robert Keeley policeman: Waye

Mrs. Levir: Mrs. Leigh Murray Flora Fisher: Mrs. Laidlaw Mary Jane: Mrs. Robert Keeley

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (41)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 9 Feb 1856, next 12 Feb 1856

all 20 spirits of past burlesqued reentered on bill

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (20)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 11 Feb 1856, next 13 Feb 1856

2) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (7)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 11 Feb 1856, next 13 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (2)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 11 Feb 1856, next 13 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (42)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 11 Feb 1856, next 13 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (21)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 12 Feb 1856, next 14 Feb 1856

2) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (8)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 12 Feb 1856, next 14 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (3)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 12 Feb 1856, next 14 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (43)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 12 Feb 1856, next 14 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (9)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 13 Feb 1856, next 15 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (22)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 13 Feb 1856, next 15 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (4)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 13 Feb 1856, next 15 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (44)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 13 Feb 1856, next 15 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (10)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 14 Feb 1856, next 16 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (23)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 14 Feb 1856, next 16 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (5)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 14 Feb 1856, next 16 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (45)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 14 Feb 1856, next 16 Feb 1856

1) Boots of the Holly-Tree Inn; or, The Infant Elopement to Gretna Green (11)

Performances first 4 Feb 1856, previous 15 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (24)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 15 Feb 1856, next 18 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (6)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 15 Feb 1856, next 18 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (46)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 15 Feb 1856, next 18 Feb 1856

1) Betty Martin (2)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 21 Nov 1855, next 19 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (25)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 16 Feb 1856, next 19 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (7)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 16 Feb 1856, next 19 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (47)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 16 Feb 1856, next 19 Feb 1856

1) Betty Martin (3)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 18 Feb 1856, next 20 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (26)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 18 Feb 1856, next 20 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (8)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 18 Feb 1856, next 20 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (48)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 18 Feb 1856, next 20 Feb 1856

1) Betty Martin (4)

Performances first 21 Nov 1855, previous 19 Feb 1856

2) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (27)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 19 Feb 1856, next 21 Feb 1856

3) That Blessed Baby (9)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 19 Feb 1856, next 21 Feb 1856

4) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (49)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 19 Feb 1856, next 21 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (28)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 20 Feb 1856, next 22 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (10)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 20 Feb 1856, next 22 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (50)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 20 Feb 1856, next 22 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (29)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 21 Feb 1856, next 23 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (11)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 21 Feb 1856, next 23 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (51)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 21 Feb 1856, next 23 Feb 1856

Source Comment News clip affixed to bill for 25 Feb 1856--Times 25 Feb 1856, p. 8, col. 6 Special Performance Command: Her Majesty, Queen Victoria

1) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (52)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 22 Feb 1856, next 23 Feb 1856

First visit of the Queen to the Adelphi. There is a lengthy account of the alterations to the house for the Royal Visit

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (30)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 22 Feb 1856, next 25 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (12)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 22 Feb 1856, next 25 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (53)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 23 Feb 1856, next 25 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (31)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 23 Feb 1856, next 26 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (13)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 23 Feb 1856, next 26 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (54)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 23 Feb 1856, next 26 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (32)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 25 Feb 1856, next 27 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (14)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 25 Feb 1856, next 27 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (55)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 25 Feb 1856, next 27 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (33)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 26 Feb 1856, next 28 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (15)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 26 Feb 1856, next 28 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (56)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Feb 1856, next 28 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (34)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 27 Feb 1856, next 29 Feb 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (16)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 27 Feb 1856, next 29 Feb 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (57)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 27 Feb 1856, next 29 Feb 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (35)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 28 Feb 1856, next 1 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (17)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 28 Feb 1856, next 1 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (58)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Feb 1856, next 1 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (36)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 29 Feb 1856, next 3 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (18)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 29 Feb 1856, next 3 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (59)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Feb 1856, next 3 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (37)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 1 Mar 1856, next 4 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (19)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 1 Mar 1856, next 4 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (60)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Mar 1856, next 4 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (38)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 3 Mar 1856, next 5 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (20)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 3 Mar 1856, next 5 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (61)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 3 Mar 1856, next 5 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (39)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 4 Mar 1856, next 6 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (21)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 4 Mar 1856, next 6 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (62)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Mar 1856, next 6 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (40)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 5 Mar 1856, next 7 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (22)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 5 Mar 1856, next 7 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (63)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Mar 1856, next 7 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (41)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 6 Mar 1856, next 8 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (23)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 6 Mar 1856, next 8 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (64)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 6 Mar 1856, next 8 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (42)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 7 Mar 1856, next 10 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (24)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 7 Mar 1856, next 10 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (65)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 7 Mar 1856, next 10 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (43)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 8 Mar 1856, next 11 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (25)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 8 Mar 1856, next 11 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (66)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 8 Mar 1856, next 11 Mar 1856

20 spirits of past burlesqued again omitted

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (44)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 10 Mar 1856, next 12 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (26)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 10 Mar 1856, next 12 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (67)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 10 Mar 1856, next 12 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (45)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 11 Mar 1856, next 13 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (27)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 11 Mar 1856, next 13 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (68)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 11 Mar 1856, next 13 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (46)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 12 Mar 1856, next 14 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (28)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 12 Mar 1856, next 14 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (69)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 12 Mar 1856, next 14 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (47)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 13 Mar 1856, next 15 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (29)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 13 Mar 1856, next 15 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (70)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 13 Mar 1856, next 15 Mar 1856

1) Betsy Baker [; or, Too Attentive By Half] (48)

Performances first 11 Oct 1855, previous 14 Mar 1856

2) That Blessed Baby (30)

Performances first 11 Feb 1856, previous 14 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (71)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 14 Mar 1856, next 24 Mar 1856

Special Performance Lent: Picco, blind Sardinian minstrel

Special Performance Lent: Picco, blind Sardinian minstrel

Special Performance Lent: Picco, blind Sardinian minstrel

Special Performance Lent: Picco, blind Sardinian minstrel

DARK: Good Friday

Special Performance Lent: Picco, blind Sardinian minstrel

1) Domestic Economy (33)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 9 Feb 1856, next 25 Mar 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (30)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 9 Feb 1856, next 25 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (72)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 15 Mar 1856, next 25 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Domestic Economy (34)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 24 Mar 1856, next 26 Mar 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (31)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 24 Mar 1856, next 26 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (73)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 24 Mar 1856, next 26 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Domestic Economy (35)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 25 Mar 1856, next 27 Mar 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (32)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 25 Mar 1856, next 27 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (74)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 25 Mar 1856, next 27 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Domestic Economy (36)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 26 Mar 1856, next 28 Mar 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (33)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 26 Mar 1856, next 28 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (75)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 26 Mar 1856, next 28 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Domestic Economy (37)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 27 Mar 1856, next 29 Mar 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (34)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 27 Mar 1856, next 29 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (76)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 27 Mar 1856, next 29 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Domestic Economy (38)

Performances first 3 Jan 1856, previous 28 Mar 1856, next 14 Aug 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (35)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 28 Mar 1856, next 31 Mar 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (77)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Mar 1856, next 31 Mar 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Jan 1856, next 4 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (36)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 29 Mar 1856, next 4 Apr 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (78)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Mar 1856, next 1 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Tartuffe (5)

Title Comment pc moved up in consequence of Wright's sudden illness
Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 22 Dec 1855, next 2 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (17 Dec 1855)

BUT Dorine: Miss Kate Kelly Flipete: Mrs. Conran

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (79)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Mar 1856, next 2 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Tartuffe (6)

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 1 Apr 1856, next 3 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (17 Dec 1855)

BUT Dorine: Miss Kate Kelly Flipete: Mrs. Conran

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (80)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 Apr 1856, next 3 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Tartuffe (7)

Performances first 17 Dec 1855, previous 2 Apr 1856, next 18 Jul 1856

Cast as reference cast (17 Dec 1855)

BUT Dorine: Miss Kate Kelly Flipete: Mrs. Conran

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (81)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 Apr 1856, next 4 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 31 Mar 1856, next 5 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (37)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 31 Mar 1856, next 5 Apr 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (82)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 3 Apr 1856, next 5 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Apr 1856, next 7 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (38)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 4 Apr 1856, next 7 Apr 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (83)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 4 Apr 1856, next 7 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Apr 1856, next 8 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (39)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 5 Apr 1856, next 8 Apr 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (84)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 Apr 1856, next 8 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 7 Apr 1856, next 15 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (40)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 7 Apr 1856, next 15 Apr 1856

3) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (85)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 7 Apr 1856, next 9 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Adapted by John A. Langford and W. J. Sorrell from Therese; ou, Ange et Demon by Bayard and Arthur de Beauplan See Athenæum, 12 Apr 1856, p. 466; Nicoll was uncertain about the initial "J."
AU: [John A. Langford], [W. J. Sorrell], COMP: Alfred Mellon

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, next 10 Apr 1856

Genre (drama) entirely new Adelphi drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Sir Arthur Redgrave (guardian to Harry Mowbray): [Edmund] Garden; Harry Mowbray: Ben[jamin] N. Webster; Arthur Leslie (Harry's cousin): Charles Selby; Mr. Peter Potter: [Edward R.] Wright; Louis: [Frank] Moreland; Francois: Henry; Lisette: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Countess Kromouiskie: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Count Kromouiskie: Paul J. Bedford; Madame Ventadour: Miss Wyndham; Toinette: Miss Laidlaw; Guests, masquers: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Sir Arthur Redgrave: Edmund    Garden Harry Mowbray: Benjamin N.    Webster Arthur Leslie: Charles Selby Mr. Peter Potter: Edward R.    Wright Louis: Frank Moreland Francois: Henry

Lisette: Mme. Celine Celeste Countess Kromouiskie: Mme.    Celine Celeste Count Kromouiskie: Paul J.    Bedford Madame Ventadour: Miss Wyndham Toinette: Miss Laidlaw Guests, masquers: Unlisted A Lady: "Unk"

1. an elegant boudoir in Paris; [six months later, 1854] 2. a splendid drawing room of Madame Ventadour's in Paris

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (86)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 8 Apr 1856, next 10 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (2)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 9 Apr 1856, next 11 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1856)

OMITS A Lady: "Unk"

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (87)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 9 Apr 1856, next 11 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (3)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 10 Apr 1856, next 12 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1856)

OMITS A Lady: "Unk"

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (88)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 10 Apr 1856, next 12 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (4)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 11 Apr 1856, next 14 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1856)

OMITS A Lady: "Unk"

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (89)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 11 Apr 1856, next 14 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (5)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 12 Apr 1856, next 15 Apr 1856

Cast Comment A Lady is designated by asterisks, as is Lisette in Act II. The asterisks may indicate Mme. Celeste

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (90)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 12 Apr 1856, next 16 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (6)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 14 Apr 1856, next 16 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (41)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 8 Apr 1856, next 17 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 8 Apr 1856, next 17 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (7)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 15 Apr 1856, next 17 Apr 1856

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (91)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 14 Apr 1856, next 18 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (8)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 16 Apr 1856, next 18 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (42)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 15 Apr 1856, next 19 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 15 Apr 1856, next 19 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (9)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 17 Apr 1856, next 19 Apr 1856

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (92)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 16 Apr 1856, next 21 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (10)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 18 Apr 1856, next 21 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (43)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 17 Apr 1856, next 22 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 17 Apr 1856, next 22 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (11)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 19 Apr 1856, next 22 Apr 1856

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (93)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 18 Apr 1856, next 25 Apr 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (12)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 21 Apr 1856, next 24 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (44)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 19 Apr 1856, next 23 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 19 Apr 1856, next 24 Apr 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (1)

Title Comment this night only in consequence of Benjamin N. Webster being required at Stratford-upon-Avon
AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 23 Apr 1856, next 30 Apr 1856

Genre (drama) popular drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Connor O'Kennedy (French officer): [John] Parselle; George O'Kennedy (Connor's younger brother): C. J. Smith; Wild Murtogh (horse-jobber, piper, and general dealer): [Edmund] Garden; Paddy Kelly: Sanders Irish boys Ned Keogh: Braithwaite; Darby Donevan: Page; Tim O'Toole: Aldridge Geraldine (Connor's wife): Mrs. Leigh Murray; Nelly O'Neil (Geraldine's foster sister): Miss Kate Kelly; Captain Dartois (French officer): [Frank] Moreland; Muster Grinnidge (proprietor of a travelling caravan): [Edward R.] Wright; Jack Gong (Grinnidge's man): Paul J. Bedford Indians Little Bear: Le Barr; Rattlesnake: Henry Miami (huntress of the Mississippi): Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Tigertail (a squaw): Miss Laidlaw; Dennis (blacksmith): R[obert] Romer; Larry: Waye; Servant to Mme. St. Aubert: Sanders; George: Page; Madame St. Aubert: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Evelleen (seven yrs old): Miss Craddock; Mrs. Gong: Miss Laidlaw; Meg: Mrs. Stoker; Louise: Miss Johnson

Reference Cast

Connor O'Kennedy: John Parselle George O'Kennedy: C. J. Smith Wild Murtogh: Edmund Garden Paddy Kelly: Sanders Ned Keogh: Braithwaite Darby Donevan: Page Tim O'Toole: Aldridge Geraldine: Mrs. Leigh Murray Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate Kelly Captain Dartois: Frank Moreland Muster Grinnidge: Edward R.    Wright Jack Gong: Paul J. Bedford Little Bear: Le Barr

Rattlesnake: Henry Miami: Mme. Celine Celeste Tigertail: Miss Laidlaw Dennis: Robert Romer Larry: Waye Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:    Sanders George: Page Madame St. Aubert: Mme. Celine    Celeste Evelleen: Miss Craddock Mrs. Gong: Miss Laidlaw Meg: Mrs. Stoker Louise: Miss Johnson

I [Ireland on the Galway Coast, 1745] I,i an Irish fair and row; [II America in the Valley of the Mississippi, 1747] II,i log cabin on the banks of the Mississippi; II,ii pine wood and distant view of a raft; II,iii American forest; II,iv banks of the Mississippi by sunset; III [Ireland, the Hill of Howth and Dublin City, 1748] III,i smith's forge near the Hill of Howth; III,ii hall in an old town house; III,iii street in Dublin by night; III,iv apartment in the house of Mme. St. Aubert

2) Urgent Private Affairs (45)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 22 Apr 1856, next 24 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (13)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 22 Apr 1856, next 25 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (46)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 23 Apr 1856, next 26 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 22 Apr 1856, next 26 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (14)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 24 Apr 1856, next 26 Apr 1856

2) Jack and the Bean Stalk; or, Harlequin and Mother Goose at Home Again (94)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 21 Apr 1856, next 4 Jun 1856

Cast as reference cast (26 Dec 1855)

BUT Pantaloon: Frank Moreland ADDS Captain Flakey, S.N.V.:   Miss Bedford

1) Like and Unlike (15)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 25 Apr 1856, next 28 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (47)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 24 Apr 1856, next 28 Apr 1856

3) The Mother and Child Are Doing Well (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 24 Apr 1856

1) Like and Unlike (16)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 26 Apr 1856, next 29 Apr 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (48)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 26 Apr 1856, next 29 Apr 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 Jan 1856, next 29 Apr 1856

Roles omitted before are now added back

1) Like and Unlike (17)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 28 Apr 1856, next 1 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (49)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 28 Apr 1856, next 30 Apr 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 28 Apr 1856, next 1 May 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (2)

Performances first 23 Apr 1856, previous 23 Apr 1856, next 7 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (50)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 29 Apr 1856, next 1 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (18)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 29 Apr 1856, next 2 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (51)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 30 Apr 1856, next 2 May 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 29 Apr 1856, next 2 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (19)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 1 May 1856, next 3 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (52)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 1 May 1856, next 3 May 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 1 May 1856, next 3 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (20)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 2 May 1856, next 5 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (53)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 2 May 1856, next 5 May 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 2 May 1856, next 5 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (21)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 3 May 1856, next 6 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (54)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 3 May 1856, next 6 May 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 3 May 1856, next 6 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (22)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 5 May 1856, next 8 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (55)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 5 May 1856, next 7 May 1856

3) How's Your Uncle? (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1855, previous 5 May 1856, next 8 May 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (3)

Performances first 23 Apr 1856, previous 30 Apr 1856, next 14 May 1856

2) Urgent Private Affairs (56)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 6 May 1856, next 8 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (23)

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AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 12 May 1856, next 13 May 1856

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Bobtail: [Edward R.] Wright; Mr. Wagtail: Paul J. Bedford; Langford: [Frank] Moreland; Mrs. Bobtail: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Mrs. Wagtail: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Nancy Muddle: Miss Kate Kelly; Nurse: Mrs. [Edmund] Garden

Reference Cast

Mr. Bobtail: Edward R. Wright Mr. Wagtail: Paul J. Bedford Langford: Frank Moreland Mrs. Bobtail: Miss Mary L.

Keeley Mrs. Wagtail: Mrs. Leigh Murray Nancy Muddle: Miss Kate Kelly Nurse: Mrs. Edmund Garden

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1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (4)

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Performances first 12 May 1856, previous 19 May 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (5)

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Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 20 May 1856, next 22 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (33)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 20 May 1856, next 23 May 1856

2) Bottle of Smoke (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "A little one-act piece, adapted from . . . Pas de Fumee Sans Feu was produced at the Adelphi, under the title A Bottle of Smoke. The adapter is, we believe, a lady; and that lady is herself the artiste who divides with Mr. Wright the honours of the performance." Sunday Tmes, 25 Mar 1856, p. 3
AU: [Miss Wyndham(?)]

Performances first 22 May 1856, next 23 May 1856

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

John Cambricson (proprietor of "Merino House"): [Edward R.] Wright; Lucy Merton (an artist): Miss Wyndham; Mrs. Brown (a landlady): Mrs. Stoker

Reference Cast

John Cambricson: Edward R.    Wright

Lucy Merton: Miss Wyndham Mrs. Brown: Mrs. Stoker

3) Urgent Private Affairs (69)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 21 May 1856, next 23 May 1856

1) Like and Unlike (34)

Performances first 9 Apr 1856, previous 22 May 1856, next 16 Jun 1856

2) Bottle of Smoke (2)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 22 May 1856, next 24 May 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (70)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 22 May 1856, next 26 May 1856

1) Good Night, Signor Pantalon (1)

AU: [Charles A. Somerset], COMP: A[lbert] Grisar

Performances first 24 May 1856, next 28 May 1856

Genre (comic opera) comic opera; 1 act

First Night Cast

Doctor Tititofolo: Paul J. Bedford; Signor Pantalon: James Bland; Lelio: Miss Kate Kelly; 1st porter: Waye; 2d porter: Aldridge; Lucrezia (the doctor's wife): Miss [Eliza] Arden; Isabella: Miss [Eliza] Aldridge; Columbine: Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Doctor Tititofolo: Paul J.    Bedford Signor Pantalon: James Bland Lelio: Miss Kate Kelly 1st porter: Waye

2d porter: Aldridge Lucrezia: Miss Eliza Arden Isabella: Miss Eliza Aldridge Columbine: Miss Mary L. Keeley

2) Paul Pry (1)

Title Comment "perm J. B. Buckstone & props of TR Haymarket" (bill)
AU: [John Poole]

Performances first 24 May 1856, next 26 May 1856

Genre (comedy) celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Harry Stanley: Miss Wyndham; Witherton: Charles Selby; Colonel Hardy: [Edmund] Garden; Frank Hardy: [John] Parselle; Somers: [Frank] Moreland; Mr. Stanley: James Bland; Paul Pry: [Edward R.] Wright; Doubledot: Waye; Simon: R[obert] Romer; Grasp: C. J. Smith; servant: Page; Eliza: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Marian: Miss Laidlaw; Mrs. Subtle: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Phoebe: Miss Kate Kelly (1st time)

Reference Cast

Harry Stanley: Miss Wyndham Witherton: Charles Selby Colonel Hardy: Edmund Garden Frank Hardy: John Parselle Somers: Frank Moreland Mr. Stanley: James Bland Paul Pry: Edward R. Wright Doubledot: Waye

Simon: Robert Romer Grasp: C. J. Smith servant: Page Eliza: Miss Mary L. Keeley Marian: Miss Laidlaw Mrs. Subtle: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Phoebe: Miss Kate Kelly

"Cherry Ripe", Miss Mary L. Keeley The first night bill says "Cherry Ripe" was sung by Miss Kate Kelly; this is treated as an error

3) Bottle of Smoke (3)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 23 May 1856, next 26 May 1856

1) Paul Pry (2)

Performances first 24 May 1856, previous 24 May 1856, next 28 May 1856

Cast as reference cast (24 May 1856)

BUT Mrs. Subtle: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

2) Bottle of Smoke (4)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 24 May 1856, next 27 May 1856

3) Urgent Private Affairs (71)

Performances first 7 Jan 1856, previous 23 May 1856, next 18 Jun 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (6)

Performances first 23 Apr 1856, previous 21 May 1856, next 29 May 1856

2) Bottle of Smoke (5)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 26 May 1856, next 28 May 1856

1) Paul Pry (3)

Performances first 24 May 1856, previous 26 May 1856, next 31 May 1856

Cast as reference cast (24 May 1856)

BUT Mrs. Subtle: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

2) Bottle of Smoke (6)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 27 May 1856, next 29 May 1856

3) Good Night, Signor Pantalon (2)

Performances first 24 May 1856, previous 24 May 1856, next 31 May 1856

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (7)

Performances first 23 Apr 1856, previous 27 May 1856, next 30 May 1856

Time 3:00

2) Bottle of Smoke (7)

Performances first 22 May 1856, previous 28 May 1856, next 30 May 1856

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