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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1858-1859

• First Performance of Dec 1858

• First Performance of Jan 1859

• First Performance of Feb 1859

• First Performance of Mar 1859

• First Performance of Apr 1859

• First Performance of May 1859

• First Performance of Jun 1859

• First Performance of Jul 1859

• First Performance of Aug 1859

• First Performance of Sep 1859

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

• Spectacle Performers

The Season

As the autumn theatrical season began in 1858, the London Times reported on the progress of the Adelphi's rebuilding. Noting, "the roof ... will be put on within the next six weeks," the Times cited significant changes in the building's structure: "The new building will cover a somewhat larger area than was comprised within the old house.... The ground also will be excavated to a depth of ten or eleven feet below the original level, to get space required beneath the pit and stage" (September 8, 1858). Architect T. H. Wyatt designed the building and J. Wilson supervised construction. According to the Era Almanack 1877, the total length of the new theatre comprised 114 feet, 6 inches (8). Its height from pit to ceiling was 57 feet. The stage measured 56 feet deep and 63 feet, 6 inches wide, with a proscenium opening of 35 feet in height and 38 feet in width. The house measured 48 feet from the back of the boxes to the proscenium. With these changes, the Adelphi became "almost the largest minor theatre in London" (Times, December 22, 1858).

The approaching Christmas season brought the long-anticipated opening of the New Adelphi. The December 22, 1859, edition of the London Times carried an extensive description of the theatre's new interior design. Calling the Adelphi "the newest, and now the prettiest theatre in the metropolis," the Times reporter wrote that it was "constructed with a view to the comfort of its audience, the richness of its decorations, and general splendour of its effect." Noting the theatre's expanded size, he continued, "this space is so carefully and judiciously broken that the idea of space is entirely removed, and the audience see only a series of most graceful curves marking the line of the boxes, and the fronts of which are so decorated as to make them the richest and most effective portions of its internal architecture." The interior designer used wrought iron and white and gold decoration in achieving this effect. On the front of the first balcony was "a light and exquisitely wrought iron railing decorated with white and gold," and "beautiful spiral cast-iron columns, with elaborate capitals in white and gold" supported the upper tier whose front had "white and gold decorations, with panels in bas-relief representing the figures of the Muses." Above this, the gallery stalls also boasted sumptuous decoration "adorned in panels with medallion portraits of the chief dramatic authors." The ceiling was decorated in "Genoese style," with "excellent paintings of the four seasons" adding to the illusion of a high dome. Finally, "the proscenium, and the ceiling immediately over it, [were] covered with bold yet delicate traceries in white and gold." The decorations were illuminated by "one of Stroud's patent sunlights" hidden "by an exquisitely formed chandelier ... furnished by Defries and Sons."

The new theatre provided seating for members of all social and economic classes. The Queen's box was situated on the west side of the proscenium, the Prince of Wales' box on the east. There were two rows of seats in the first balcony, flanked by a row of boxes. The gallery tier had gallery stalls and "the usual side galleries." The theatre's "pit" level included a "part nearest the orchestra ... railed off for three rows of orchestra stalls.... Behind these are four rows of pit stalls." The theatre seated fifteen hundred people.

With the opening of the new building, Adelphi manager Benjamin Webster instituted some new management practices, which evoked praise from the Times. First, he lowered the theatre's ticket prices. Previously, prices had ranged from 5/- for seats in the stalls to 1/- for gallery seats. Now, while private boxes and family stalls cost two guineas and one pound respectively, seats in the orchestra stalls cost 5/-, the balcony and dress circle 4/-, the first circle stalls 3/-, the pit stalls 2/-, pit 1/6d, amphitheatre stalls 1/-, and the gallery, 6d. In addition, the Times reported, "when a visitor books his seat at the box office he becomes its proprietor ... and up to the very close of the performance it is retained for him without any further charge."

At the Adelphi's opening, the Times predicted, "the fresh course on which it is entering will be as prosperous to its manager and popular with the public as during its best days of old." The season commenced with the traditional Christmas pantomime, a farce called Mr. Webster's Company is Requested at a Photographic Soiree, and a revival of John Buckstone's Good for Nothing. Other revivals included James R. Planché's The Invisible Prince, Taylor and Reade's Masks and Faces, and Buckstone's Flowers of the Forest. Among the season's new offerings, Thomas Williams' Ici On Parle Francais scored the greatest success with sixty-two performances. It featured the Adelphi's newest comedian, John Toole, who had joined the company with the opening of the remodeled theatre. Tom Taylor's The House? or The Home? also proved to be a popular new script. The Times, evidently weary of Webster's heavy reliance on revivals, wrote, "A new piece, that is likely to achieve a permanent success, and to gain something like a solid reputation, has at last been produced at the magnificent theatre" (May 17, 1859). It ran for fifty nights.

The season closed with benefits for William Smith, Paul J. Bedford, and Carter, relying on revivals of Victorine, The Wreck Ashore, and The Lottery Ticket to attract audiences. The Athenæum noted that the Adelphi did not yet have a new artistic philosophy to match its new decorations: "The performances at this house continue experimental; and we are yet left in doubt as to the course intended to be taken by Mr. Webster" (August, 27, 1859).

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Daily Calendar For 1858-1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Edmund Yates, N. H. Harrington, COMP: John W. Thirlwall

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, next 28 Dec 1858

Genre (farce) introductory apropos sketch

First Night Cast

sole proprietor and manager: B[enjamin N.] Webster; photographer: J[ohn] L. Toole (1st app here); Memory (stealing fire from the past to glorify the present): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon

Cast Comment variant New York bill and a LTM poster show slight variations in minor roles

Reference Cast

sole proprietor and manager:    Benjamin N. Webster

photographer: John L. Toole Memory: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

1. the bare stage

2) Good for Nothing (1)

Title Comment Nicoll attributes to Edmund Yates and N. H. Harrington. The bill clearly states "Mr. Buckstone's screaming farce"
AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, next 28 Dec 1858

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Tom Dibbs (gardener): J[ohn] L. Toole; Harry Collier (railway fireman): [John] Billington; Charley (carpenter): William H. Eburne (1st app here); Young Mr. Simpson: [Frank] Moreland; servant: Page; Nan: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon

Cast Comment variant New York bill and a LTM poster show C. J. Smith as Charley

Reference Cast

Tom Dibbs: John L. Toole Harry Collier: John Billington Charley: William H. Eburne Young Mr. Simpson: Frank

Moreland servant: Page Nan: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: William Smith, COMP: John W. Thirlwall

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, next 28 Dec 1858

Genre (pantomime) new old-fashioned rollicking pantomime

First Night Cast

Mother Red Cap (lady of uncertain age, very much addicted to 'buses at Camden Town): R[obert] Romer; Her Cat (purr-fect specimen of its species): "Tabbyret"; Her Owl (night bird of very regular habits): "Downy"; her Bat (one of Dark's best): "Mr. Cricket"; young maidens (fair specimen of servantgalism of the period): Miss Aldridge, Miss Stoker, Miss Morris, Miss Wright, Miss Thompson, Miss Bennett; John Gilpin ("citizen of credit and renown"), afterwards Clown: [Harry?] Croueste (Her Majesty's royal mime); Mr. Stiffner (calendar--and confiding friend, who gives Johnny a mount): J. Sanders; Goodboy (J. G.'s apprentice, prematurely in love with Betty), afterwards Harlequin: Hildebrand; Tom Cope (man of straw, i.e., good-for-nothing ostler): [Frank] Moreland; post boy (fine specimen of extinct animal): Page; Ticket (turnpike man, who on this occasion receives more kicks than ha'-pence): "Feeling"; Little Ben (great-grandfather of Big Ben, and keeper of the inn at Edmonton): Powell; population between Cheapside, London, and Ware, Hertfordshire: "Cockney", "Suburbs", "Yokell"; wayside poultry men: "Fowl", "Bird", "Gander"; local authority: "Wagstaff"; Mrs. Gilpin (lady who, "tho' on pleasure bent, still has a frugal mind," better half--avoirdupoise--of Johnny Gilpin): C. J. Smith; Mrs. Gilpin's sister (whose name has not descended to posterity, but which is supposed to be Mrs. Harris): "Mrs. Shadow"; Gilpin's children (little objects): Miss Bedford, Miss Taylor, Miss Craddock; Betty (Gilpin's niece and servant-of-all-work, in love (of course) with the 'prentice--afterwards Columbine): Miss Jenny Hayman; two customers (doubtful): [William] Mitchenson, Thornton; their offspring (afterwards colonists at Botany Bay): "Burglary", "Highway"; Harlequin: Hildebrand; Columbine: Miss Jenny Hayman; Clown: [Harry?] Croueste; Pantaloon: Lupino; Sprite (known as Her Majesty's clown): Le Barr

Cast Comment Sprite appears as "The Fop" on New York bill; roles of "Burglary" and "Highway" omitted in New York bill; J. Sanders appears as Saunders in this bill

Reference Cast

Mother Red Cap: Robert Romer Her Cat: "Tabbyret" Her Owl: "Downy" her Bat: "Mr. Cricket" young maidens:    Miss Aldridge    Miss Stoker    Miss Morris    Miss Wright    Miss Thompson    Miss Bennett John Gilpin, afterwards Clown:    Harry? Croueste Mr. Stiffner: J. Sanders Goodboy, afterwards Harlequin:    Hildebrand Tom Cope: Frank Moreland post boy: Page Ticket: "Feeling" Little Ben: Powell population between Cheapside,    London, and Ware,    Hertfordshire:    "Cockney"    "Suburbs"

"Yokell" wayside poultry men:    "Fowl"    "Bird"    "Gander" local authority: "Wagstaff" Mrs. Gilpin: C. J. Smith Mrs. Gilpin's sister: "Mrs.    Shadow" Gilpin's children:    Miss Bedford    Miss Taylor    Miss Craddock Betty: Miss Jenny Hayman two customers:    William Mitchenson    Thornton their offspring:    "Burglary"    "Highway" Harlequin: Hildebrand Columbine: Miss Jenny Hayman Clown: Harry? Croueste Pantaloon: Lupino Sprite: Le Barr

morris dance; Scotch pas: Hildebrand, Miss Jenny Hayman; garland dance: Hildebrand, Miss Jenny Hayman; tarantella: Hildebrand, Miss Jenny Hayman; double hornpipe: Hildebrand, Miss Jenny Hayman

grand mechanical transformation scene

1. Marylebone Wood, London in the distance; 2. interior of Johnny Gilpin's shop; 3. exterior of Johnny's shop; 4. a diorama from Cheapside to Edmonton and Ware (Phillip Phillips); 5. turnpike at Islington; 6. the bell at Edmonton; 7. the Calendar's house at Ware; 8. Johnny's shop again; 9. the Hall of Toys; 10. noted metropolitan dining rooms and boot shop; 11. the farm house and orchard of Haystack, Wheatear, and Co.; 12. toy shop, haberdasher's and Atlantic Cable Office; 13. nursery of Mr. Largefamily at Rockingham; 14. archery warehouse, steam packet office, and well-known butcher's; 15. dazzling halls of unsurpassable splendour and realms of fascination

General Non-Title Information

opening night quadrille: "Johnny Gilpin" [John W. Thirlwall]; waltz: "New Adelphi" [John W. Thirlwall]; polka: "Mother Red Cap" [John W. Thirlwall]

Occasional address written and presented to Mr. B. Webster, by Shirley Brooks, Esq., delivered by Miss Woolgar (Mrs. Alfred Mellon)

Opening night of Winter season and 1st night at new theatre

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (2)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 27 Dec 1858, next 29 Dec 1858

2) Good for Nothing (2)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 27 Dec 1858, next 29 Dec 1858

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (2)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 27 Dec 1858, next 29 Dec 1858

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (3)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 28 Dec 1858, next 30 Dec 1858

2) Good for Nothing (3)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 28 Dec 1858, next 30 Dec 1858

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (3)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 28 Dec 1858, next 30 Dec 1858

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (4)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 29 Dec 1858, next 31 Dec 1858

2) Good for Nothing (4)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 29 Dec 1858, next 31 Dec 1858

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (4)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 29 Dec 1858, next 31 Dec 1858

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (5)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 30 Dec 1858, next 1 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (5)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 30 Dec 1858, next 1 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (5)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 30 Dec 1858, next 1 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (6)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 31 Dec 1858, next 3 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (6)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 31 Dec 1858, next 10 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (6)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 31 Dec 1858, next 3 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (7)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 1 Jan 1859, next 4 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (1)

AU: [Robert B. Brough], COMP: Alfred Mellon

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, next 4 Jan 1859

Genre (extravaganza) eccentric extravaganza; 1 act

First Night Cast

Marquis di Brancador: Paul J. Bedford; Fiametta (the gardener's wife): Miss Mary L. Keeley; Mephistopheles (a young gentleman nearly related to the old one): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Pepito (gardener's wife's husband): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Honesta (Marchioness di Brancador): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon

Reference Cast

Marquis di Brancador: Paul J.    Bedford Fiametta: Miss Mary L. Keeley Mephistopheles: Mrs. Alfred

Mellon Pepito: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Honesta: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (1)

AU: John Hollingshead

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, next 4 Jan 1859

Genre (farce) original domestic sketch

First Night Cast

Tom Cranky (working man): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Erasmus Maresnest (literary enthusiast): Charles Selby; Edmund Earlybird (a lover): [John] Billington; Alonzo Lexicon (editor of the Rosewater Annual): [Frank] Moreland; 1st photographic artist: [Edmund] Garden; 2d photographic artist: [William H.] Eburne; Mortal Podgers: R[obert] Romer; boys: Master People, Master Taylor; Amelia Maresnest (pleasing young lady): Miss Laidlaw; Miss Penelope Lexicon (authoress of "Despair," and other poems): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Mrs. Cranky (a working woman): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Tom Cranky: John L. Toole Mr. Erasmus Maresnest: Charles    Selby Edmund Earlybird: John    Billington Alonzo Lexicon: Frank Moreland 1st photographic artist: Edmund    Garden 2d photographic artist: William

H. Eburne Mortal Podgers: Robert Romer boys:    Master People    Master Taylor Amelia Maresnest: Miss Laidlaw Miss Penelope Lexicon: Mrs.    William S. Chatterley Mrs. Cranky: Miss Kate Kelly

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (7)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 1 Jan 1859, next 4 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (8)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 3 Jan 1859, next 5 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (2)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 3 Jan 1859, next 5 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (2)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 3 Jan 1859, next 5 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (8)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 3 Jan 1859, next 5 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (9)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 4 Jan 1859, next 6 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (3)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 4 Jan 1859, next 6 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (3)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 4 Jan 1859, next 6 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (9)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 4 Jan 1859, next 6 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (10)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 5 Jan 1859, next 7 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (4)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 5 Jan 1859, next 7 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (4)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 5 Jan 1859, next 7 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (10)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 5 Jan 1859, next 7 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (11)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 6 Jan 1859, next 8 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (5)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 6 Jan 1859, next 8 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (5)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 6 Jan 1859, next 8 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (11)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 6 Jan 1859, next 8 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (12)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 7 Jan 1859, next 10 Jan 1859

2) Mephistopheles; or, An Ambassador from Below (6)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 7 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (6)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 7 Jan 1859, next 10 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (12)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 7 Jan 1859, next 10 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (13)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 8 Jan 1859, next 11 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (7)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 1 Jan 1859, next 11 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (7)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 8 Jan 1859, next 11 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (13)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 8 Jan 1859, next 11 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (14)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 10 Jan 1859, next 12 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (8)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 10 Jan 1859, next 12 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (8)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 10 Jan 1859, next 12 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (14)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 10 Jan 1859, next 12 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (15)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 11 Jan 1859, next 13 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (9)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 11 Jan 1859, next 13 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (9)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 11 Jan 1859, next 13 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (15)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 11 Jan 1859, next 13 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (16)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 12 Jan 1859, next 14 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (10)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 12 Jan 1859, next 14 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (10)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 12 Jan 1859, next 14 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (16)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 12 Jan 1859, next 14 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (17)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 13 Jan 1859, next 15 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (11)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 13 Jan 1859, next 15 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (11)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 13 Jan 1859, next 15 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (17)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 13 Jan 1859, next 15 Jan 1859

1) Mr. Webster's Company Is Requested at a Photographic Soiree (18)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 14 Jan 1859

2) Good for Nothing (12)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 14 Jan 1859, next 31 Jan 1859

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (12)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 14 Jan 1859, next 17 Jan 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (18)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 14 Jan 1859, next 17 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (13)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 15 Jan 1859, next 18 Jan 1859

2) Tartuffe (1)

AU: Moliere, ADPT: John Oxenford

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, next 18 Jan 1859

Genre (comedy) Moliere's justly celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Orgon: Charles Selby; Damis: J[ohn] Billington; Valere: [Frank] Moreland; Cleante: [Edmund] Garden; Tartuffe: Benjamin N. Webster (his original character); M. Loyal: C. J. Smith; Elmire: Miss Henrietta Simms (1st ap here); Madame Pernelle: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Mariane: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Dorine: Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Flipete: Miss Morris

Reference Cast

Orgon: Charles Selby Damis: John Billington Valere: Frank Moreland Cleante: Edmund Garden Tartuffe: Benjamin N. Webster M. Loyal: C. J. Smith

Elmire: Miss Henrietta Simms Madame Pernelle: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Mariane: Miss Mary L. Keeley Dorine: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Flipete: Miss Morris

"The entr'act music will consist of selections from the works of Corelli, etc. allemandes, correntes, sarabandas, gigas, etc. arranged for a modern orchestra" (bill)

"The dresses, both male and female, are from the highest French authorities of the costume of the time of Louis XIV" (bill)

"the act drop will not descend between the acts in accordance with the manner in which it is represented at the Theatre Francais"

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (19)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 15 Jan 1859, next 18 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (14)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 17 Jan 1859, next 19 Jan 1859

2) Tartuffe (2)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 17 Jan 1859, next 19 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (20)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 17 Jan 1859, next 19 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (15)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 18 Jan 1859, next 20 Jan 1859

2) Tartuffe (3)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 18 Jan 1859, next 20 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (21)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 18 Jan 1859, next 20 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (16)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 19 Jan 1859, next 21 Jan 1859

2) Tartuffe (4)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 19 Jan 1859, next 21 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (22)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 19 Jan 1859, next 21 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (17)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 20 Jan 1859, next 22 Jan 1859

2) Tartuffe (5)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 20 Jan 1859, next 22 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (23)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 20 Jan 1859, next 22 Jan 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (18)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 21 Jan 1859, next 7 Feb 1859

2) Tartuffe (6)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 21 Jan 1859, next 3 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (24)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 21 Jan 1859, next 24 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Angelo R. Slous], COMP: John W. Thirlwall

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, next 25 Jan 1859

Genre (drama) original drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Piers Wenlock (assuming the name of Lydford): Benjamin N. Webster; Raby Langley (lieutenant of dragoons in the army of the Duke of Cumberland): [John] Billington; Hiram Goldhawk (Jewish usurer): Charles Selby; Hilary (lawyer): C. J. Smith; Sir Arthur Harding (magistrate): [Edmund] Garden; Colonel Thornton: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Captain Steele: Manley; Lieutenant Gordon: Page; Cornet Charlton: Conran; Maximus Moth (M. C. of Salisbury): Paul J. Bedford; Tim Weazle (ratcatcher): J[ohn] L. Toole; Ralph (country lad): [Frank] Moreland; Ebenezer (shepherd): Aldridge; James (shepherd): J. Sanders; Thomas (servant to Sir Arthur): A. Powell; Mabel Daventry: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Eleanor Harding (daughter to Sir Arthur): Mrs. [John] Billington; Lucy (her maid): Miss Kate Kelly; Cecily (in love with Tim): Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Piers Wenlock: Benjamin N.    Webster Raby Langley: John Billington Hiram Goldhawk: Charles Selby Hilary: C. J. Smith Sir Arthur Harding: Edmund    Garden Colonel Thornton: William H.    Eburne Captain Steele: Manley Lieutenant Gordon: Page Cornet Charlton: Conran

Maximus Moth: Paul J. Bedford Tim Weazle: John L. Toole Ralph: Frank Moreland Ebenezer: Aldridge James: J. Sanders Thomas: A. Powell Mabel Daventry: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Eleanor Harding: Mrs. John    Billington Lucy: Miss Kate Kelly Cecily: Miss Mary L. Keeley

DIR: Benjamin N. Webster

[1746] I,i antique chamber in Wenlock Hall with distant view of Salisbury by sunset; I,ii gallery in Wenlock Hall; I,iii [moonlight] Stonehenge; I,iv the snow storm; II,i ballroom in the mansion of Sir Arthur Harding; II,ii corridor in the mansion of Sir Arthur Harding; II,iii Wenlock Hall; II,iv [sunrise] Stonehenge amidst the snowdrifts

2) The Last of the Pigtails (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Charles Selby

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, next 25 Jan 1859

Genre (farce) highly successful farce

First Night Cast

Sir Noah Starchington (relic of the old school): Charles Selby; Mr. Swellington (gent of the new school): J[ohn] L. Toole; Doddles (old servant): C. J. Smith; Lady Starchington (a modern belle): Miss Henrietta Simms; Mrs. Swellington (a primrose): Miss Kate Kelly; Tabitha Fidget (housekeeper): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Jane (servant): Miss Foote; Susan (servant): Miss Silver

Reference Cast

Sir Noah Starchington: Charles    Selby Mr. Swellington: John L. Toole Doddles: C. J. Smith Lady Starchington: Miss    Henrietta Simms

Mrs. Swellington: Miss Kate    Kelly Tabitha Fidget: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Jane: Miss Foote Susan: Miss Silver

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (25)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 22 Jan 1859, next 25 Jan 1859

fifteen minor roles omitted fr bill, space considerations

General Non-Title Information

"at the termination of the drama will be exhibited the new act drop by Clarkson Stanfield, Esq., R. A." (bill)

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (2)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 24 Jan 1859, next 26 Jan 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (2)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 24 Jan 1859, next 26 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (26)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 24 Jan 1859, next 26 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (3)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 25 Jan 1859, next 27 Jan 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (3)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 25 Jan 1859, next 27 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (27)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 25 Jan 1859, next 27 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (4)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 26 Jan 1859, next 28 Jan 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (4)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 26 Jan 1859, next 28 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (28)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 26 Jan 1859, next 28 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (5)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 27 Jan 1859, next 29 Jan 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (5)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 27 Jan 1859, next 29 Jan 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (29)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 27 Jan 1859, next 29 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (6)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 28 Jan 1859, next 31 Jan 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (6)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 28 Jan 1859, next 3 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (30)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 28 Jan 1859, next 31 Jan 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (7)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 29 Jan 1859, next 1 Feb 1859

Cast as reference cast (24 Jan 1859)

BUT Piers Wenlock: Thomas   Stuart

2) Good for Nothing (13)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 15 Jan 1859, next 1 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (31)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 29 Jan 1859, next 1 Feb 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (8)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 31 Jan 1859, next 2 Feb 1859

Cast as reference cast (24 Jan 1859)

BUT Piers Wenlock: Thomas   Stuart

2) Good for Nothing (14)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 31 Jan 1859, next 2 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (32)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 31 Jan 1859, next 2 Feb 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (9)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 1 Feb 1859, next 4 Feb 1859

Cast as reference cast (24 Jan 1859)

BUT Piers Wenlock: Thomas   Stuart

2) Good for Nothing (15)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 1 Feb 1859, next 4 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (33)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 1 Feb 1859, next 3 Feb 1859

1) The Last of the Pigtails (7)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 29 Jan 1859, next 5 Feb 1859

2) Tartuffe (7)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 22 Jan 1859, next 5 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (34)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 2 Feb 1859, next 4 Feb 1859

1) The Borgia Ring; or, A Legend of Stonehenge (10)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 2 Feb 1859

Cast as reference cast (24 Jan 1859)

BUT Piers Wenlock: Thomas   Stuart

2) Good for Nothing (16)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 2 Feb 1859, next 7 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (35)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 3 Feb 1859, next 5 Feb 1859

1) The Last of the Pigtails (8)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 3 Feb 1859, next 7 Feb 1859

2) Tartuffe (8)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 3 Feb 1859, next 8 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (36)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 4 Feb 1859, next 7 Feb 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (19)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 22 Jan 1859, next 9 Feb 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (9)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 5 Feb 1859, next 8 Feb 1859

3) Good for Nothing (17)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 4 Feb 1859, next 9 Feb 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (37)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 5 Feb 1859, next 8 Feb 1859

1) The Last of the Pigtails (10)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 7 Feb 1859, next 9 Feb 1859

2) Tartuffe (9)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 5 Feb 1859, next 10 Feb 1859

3) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (38)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 7 Feb 1859, next 9 Feb 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (20)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 7 Feb 1859, next 4 Apr 1859

2) The Last of the Pigtails (11)

Performances first 24 Jan 1859, previous 8 Feb 1859

3) Good for Nothing (18)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 7 Feb 1859, next 6 Jun 1859

4) Mother Red Cap; or, Harlequin and Johnny Gilpin, His Ride to Edmonton (39)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 8 Feb 1859

1) Tartuffe (10)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 8 Feb 1859, next 11 Feb 1859

2) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (1)

Title Comment based on the Countess D'Anois' story of "Prince Lutin"
AU: James R. Planche

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, next 11 Feb 1859

Genre (extravaganza) grand fairy extravaganza; 1 act

First Night Cast

Blouzabella (Queen of Allaquiz, a city on the Spanish main): Miss Aldridge; Infante Furibond (her only son, an extraordinary prince): J[ohn] L. Toole; Don Leander (descended from native kings of Allaquiz): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Marquis of Anysidos (major domo): C. J. Smith; Count Palava Torquemova (introducer of ambassadors): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Don Moustachez de Haro y Barbos (captain of the guard): R[obert] Romer ladies of the Queen's chamber Countess Cajola: Miss Laidlaw; Countess Cabal: Miss Foote ambassadors from the friendly tribe of Catspaw Indians Wink-i (the Great Buzzard): Paris; Noo-del (Thick Head): Coombe Sambo (interpreter in the embassy): [Frank] Moreland; lords and ladies of the court: [Unlisted]; The Fairy Gentilla: Miss Arden; Diego (gardener): Powell; Apricotina (own maid to the Princess of the Island of Tranquil Delights): Miss Kate Kelly very bad characters out of the worst melo-dramas Ruffino: Page; Desperado: Manley; Sanguino: Aldridge; Stiletto: J. Sanders Xquizitelittlepet (Princess of the Island of Tranquil Delights, daughter of an illustrious fairy and an Indian Inca, whose names have not transpired): Miss Mary L. Keeley ladies-in-waiting on the princess Toxolototittletattle: Miss Stoker; Itzaprettipetticoatl: Miss Hayman Bluet (the princess's favorite cat, "darkly, deeply, exquisitely blue"): "A Blue-coat Boy"; ladies of the court, amazons: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment Bills show Mrs. Aldridge playing Blouzabella, but after February 17, 1859, Miss Aldridge is entered. We assume the latter was intended.

Reference Cast

Blouzabella: Miss Aldridge Infante Furibond: John L. Toole Don Leander: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Marquis of Anysidos: C. J.    Smith Count Palava Torquemova: William    H. Eburne Don Moustachez de Haro y Barbos:    Robert Romer Countess Cajola: Miss Laidlaw Countess Cabal: Miss Foote Wink-i: Paris Noo-del: Coombe Sambo: Frank Moreland lords and ladies of the court:    Unlisted

The Fairy Gentilla: Miss Arden Diego: Powell Apricotina: Miss Kate Kelly Ruffino: Page Desperado: Manley Sanguino: Aldridge Stiletto: J. Sanders Xquizitelittlepet: Miss Mary L.    Keeley Toxolototittletattle: Miss    Stoker Itzaprettipetticoatl: Miss    Hayman Bluet: "A Blue-coat Boy" ladies of the court, amazons:    Unlisted

1. gallery in the royal castle; 2. garden of an old hunting lodge; 3. a forest; 4. sea shore and distant view of the Palace of Pleasure on the Island of Tranquil Delights, somewhere in the Pacific Ocean; 5. throne room in the Palace of Pleasure; 6. grotto in the Palace of Pleasure with pose plastique of Apollo; 7. Camp of Furibond; 8. Palace of Pleasure

1) Tartuffe (11)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 10 Feb 1859, next 12 Feb 1859

2) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (2)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 10 Feb 1859, next 12 Feb 1859

1) Tartuffe (12)

Performances first 17 Jan 1859, previous 11 Feb 1859

2) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (3)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 11 Feb 1859, next 14 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (1)

AU: Tom Taylor, Charles Reade

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, next 15 Feb 1859

Genre (comedy) celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Sir Charles Pomander: Charles Selby; Mr. Ernest Vane: [John] Billington; Colley Cibber: C. J. Smith; Quin: Paul J. Bedford; Triplet: Benjamin N. Webster (his original character); Lysimachcus (his son): Miss Craddock; Mr. Snarl: T[homas] Stuart (his original character); Mr. Soaper: [Edmund] Garden; James Burdock: R[obert] Romer; Colander: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Hunsdon: [Frank] Moreland; call boy: Manley; Pompey: Master Lupino; Peg Woffington: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Mrs. Vane: Miss Henrietta Simms; Kitty Clive: Mrs. [John] Billington; Mrs. Triplet: Mrs. Stoker; Roxalana (her child): Miss Hamilton; maid: Miss Morris

Cast Comment Master Lupino might be George Lupino; he would be five years old

Reference Cast

Sir Charles Pomander: Charles    Selby Mr. Ernest Vane: John    Billington Colley Cibber: C. J. Smith Quin: Paul J. Bedford Triplet: Benjamin N. Webster Lysimachcus: Miss Craddock Mr. Snarl: Thomas Stuart Mr. Soaper: Edmund Garden James Burdock: Robert Romer Colander: William H. Eburne

Hunsdon: Frank Moreland call boy: Manley Pompey: Master Lupino Peg Woffington: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Mrs. Vane: Miss Henrietta Simms Kitty Clive: Mrs. John    Billington Mrs. Triplet: Mrs. Stoker Roxalana: Miss Hamilton maid: Miss Morris

2) Welcome Little Stranger (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, next 15 Feb 1859

Genre (sketch) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Osnaburg: [Edward R.] Wright; Mr. Kitely: Paul J. Bedford; Mrs. Currier: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Martha: Miss Laidlaw; Mrs. Kitely: Miss Arden

Reference Cast

Mr. Osnaburg: Edward R. Wright Mr. Kitely: Paul J. Bedford Mrs. Currier: Mrs. William S.

Chatterley Martha: Miss Laidlaw Mrs. Kitely: Miss Arden

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (4)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 12 Feb 1859, next 15 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (2)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 14 Feb 1859, next 16 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (2)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 14 Feb 1859, next 16 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (5)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 14 Feb 1859, next 16 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (3)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 15 Feb 1859, next 17 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (3)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 15 Feb 1859, next 17 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (6)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 15 Feb 1859, next 17 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (4)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 16 Feb 1859, next 18 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (4)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 16 Feb 1859, next 18 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (7)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 16 Feb 1859, next 18 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (5)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 17 Feb 1859, next 19 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (5)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 17 Feb 1859, next 19 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (8)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 17 Feb 1859, next 19 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (6)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 18 Feb 1859, next 21 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (6)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 18 Feb 1859, next 21 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (9)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 18 Feb 1859, next 21 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (7)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 19 Feb 1859, next 22 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (7)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 19 Feb 1859, next 22 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (10)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 19 Feb 1859, next 22 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (8)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 21 Feb 1859, next 23 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (8)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 21 Feb 1859, next 23 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (11)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 21 Feb 1859, next 23 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (9)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 22 Feb 1859, next 24 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (9)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 22 Feb 1859, next 24 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (12)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 22 Feb 1859, next 24 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (10)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 23 Feb 1859, next 25 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (10)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 23 Feb 1859, next 25 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (13)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 23 Feb 1859, next 25 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (11)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 24 Feb 1859, next 26 Feb 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (11)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 24 Feb 1859, next 26 Feb 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (14)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 24 Feb 1859, next 26 Feb 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (12)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 25 Feb 1859, next 4 Apr 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (12)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 25 Feb 1859, next 7 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (15)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 25 Feb 1859, next 28 Feb 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (1)

AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, next 1 Mar 1859

Genre (comedy) celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Mr. Potter: Charles Selby; Captain Hawksley: [John] Billington; John Mildmay: Alfred S. Wigan; Dumbilk: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Langford: [Frank] Moreland; Markham: [Edmund] Garden; Gimlet: C. J. Smith; Jessop: Powell; servant: Page; Mrs. Hector Sternhold: Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Mrs. Mildmay: Mrs. [John] Billington

Cast Comment Wigan's 1st appearance after his protracted illness

Reference Cast

Mr. Potter: Charles Selby Captain Hawksley: John    Billington John Mildmay: Alfred S. Wigan Dumbilk: William H. Eburne Langford: Frank Moreland Markham: Edmund Garden

Gimlet: C. J. Smith Jessop: Powell servant: Page Mrs. Hector Sternhold: Mrs.    Alfred S. Wigan Mrs. Mildmay: Mrs. John    Billington

2) Domestic Economy (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, next 1 Mar 1859

Genre (extravaganza) screaming farce

First Night Cast

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

Reference Cast

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

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

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (16)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 26 Feb 1859, next 1 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (2)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 28 Feb 1859, next 2 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (2)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 28 Feb 1859, next 2 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (17)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 28 Feb 1859, next 2 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (3)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 1 Mar 1859, next 3 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (3)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 1 Mar 1859, next 3 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (18)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 1 Mar 1859, next 3 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (4)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 2 Mar 1859, next 4 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (4)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 2 Mar 1859, next 4 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (19)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 2 Mar 1859, next 4 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (5)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 3 Mar 1859, next 5 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (5)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 3 Mar 1859, next 5 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (20)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 3 Mar 1859, next 5 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (6)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 4 Mar 1859, next 7 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (6)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 4 Mar 1859, next 14 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (21)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 4 Mar 1859, next 7 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (7)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 5 Mar 1859, next 8 Mar 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (13)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 26 Feb 1859, next 8 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (22)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 5 Mar 1859, next 8 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (8)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 7 Mar 1859, next 10 Mar 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (14)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 7 Mar 1859, next 10 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (23)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 7 Mar 1859, next 10 Mar 1859

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Still Waters Run Deep (9)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 8 Mar 1859, next 11 Mar 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (15)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 8 Mar 1859, next 11 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (24)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 8 Mar 1859, next 11 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (10)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 10 Mar 1859, next 12 Mar 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (16)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 10 Mar 1859, next 12 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (25)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 10 Mar 1859, next 12 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (11)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 11 Mar 1859, next 14 Mar 1859

2) Welcome Little Stranger (17)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 11 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (26)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 11 Mar 1859, next 14 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (12)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 12 Mar 1859, next 15 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (7)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 5 Mar 1859, next 15 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (27)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 12 Mar 1859, next 15 Mar 1859

1) Still Waters Run Deep (13)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 14 Mar 1859, next 16 Mar 1859

2) Domestic Economy (8)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 14 Mar 1859, next 16 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (28)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 14 Mar 1859, next 16 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (9)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 15 Mar 1859, next 17 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (14)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 15 Mar 1859, next 18 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (29)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 15 Mar 1859, next 17 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (10)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 16 Mar 1859, next 18 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: [Charles Dance]

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, next 19 Mar 1859

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

Sir Paul Pagoda: Alfred S. Wigan; Edward Henderson: [John] Billington; Arthur Onslow: [Frank] Moreland; David: John L. Toole; Miss Yellowleaf: Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Charlotte Henderson: Miss Arden; Sir Paul's attendants: Miss Foote, Miss Aldridge

Reference Cast

Sir Paul Pagoda: Alfred S.    Wigan Edward Henderson: John    Billington Arthur Onslow: Frank Moreland David: John L. Toole

Miss Yellowleaf: Mrs. Alfred S.    Wigan Charlotte Henderson: Miss Arden Sir Paul's attendants:    Miss Foote    Miss Aldridge

3) The First Night (1)

Title Comment incorrectly titled My First Night on this bill only; based on Le pere de la debutante--Nicoll, IV, 419; not the same piece as Parry's The First Night; or, My Own Ghost, 1834
AU: [Alfred S. Wigan]

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, next 19 Mar 1859

Genre (farce) sketch

First Night Cast

Achille Talma Duford (French actor): Alfred S. Wigan; Honorable Bertal Fizturse: [John] Billington; Mr. Parnassess: William H. Eburne; Mr. Vamp: [Frank] Moreland; Mr. Wing: [Edmund] Garden; call boy: Manley; Alonzo: Le Barr; Miss Arabella Fotheringay: Miss Arden; Rose Duford: Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Achille Talma Duford: Alfred S.    Wigan Honorable Bertal Fizturse: John    Billington Mr. Parnassess: William H.    Eburne Mr. Vamp: Frank Moreland

Mr. Wing: Edmund Garden call boy: Manley Alonzo: Le Barr Miss Arabella Fotheringay: Miss    Arden Rose Duford: Miss Mary L.    Keeley

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (30)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 16 Mar 1859, next 18 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (11)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 17 Mar 1859, next 19 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (15)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 16 Mar 1859, next 21 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (31)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 17 Mar 1859, next 19 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (12)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 18 Mar 1859, next 21 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (2)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 17 Mar 1859, next 22 Mar 1859

3) The First Night (2)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 17 Mar 1859, next 22 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (32)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 18 Mar 1859, next 21 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (13)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 19 Mar 1859, next 22 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (16)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 18 Mar 1859, next 23 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (33)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 19 Mar 1859, next 22 Mar 1859

General Non-Title Information

overture (from Le Philtre): [[Daniel F. Auber]]; valse "Statue Bride"; quadrille: "Bay of Dublin" music selections repeated on 23 & 26 March

1) Domestic Economy (14)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 21 Mar 1859, next 23 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (3)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 19 Mar 1859, next 24 Mar 1859

3) The First Night (3)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 19 Mar 1859, next 24 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (34)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 21 Mar 1859, next 23 Mar 1859

General Non-Title Information

overture Le Domino Noir: [[Daniel F. Auber]]; valse: "Violante"; quadrille Il Trovatore: [[Guiseppe F.] Verdi]; galop: "Whirlwind" music selections repeated on 24 & 25 March

1) Domestic Economy (15)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 22 Mar 1859, next 24 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (17)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 21 Mar 1859, next 26 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (35)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 22 Mar 1859, next 24 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (16)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 23 Mar 1859, next 25 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (4)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 22 Mar 1859, next 25 Mar 1859

3) The First Night (4)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 22 Mar 1859, next 25 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (36)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 23 Mar 1859, next 25 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (17)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 24 Mar 1859, next 26 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (5)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 24 Mar 1859, next 28 Mar 1859

3) The First Night (5)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 24 Mar 1859, next 28 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (37)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 24 Mar 1859, next 26 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (18)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 25 Mar 1859, next 31 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (18)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 23 Mar 1859, next 29 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (38)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 25 Mar 1859, next 28 Mar 1859

1) A Night at Notting-Hill (1)

AU: [N. H. Harrington], [Edmund Yates]

Performances first 28 Mar 1859, next 29 Mar 1859

Genre (sketch) celebrated apropos sketch

First Night Cast

Alderman Syllabub: [Edward R.] Wright; Private Leathers (of H. M. Light Horse): Paul J. Bedford; O'Mutton (policeman of X Division): [Edmund] Garden; Mrs. Chutney (the alderman's housekeeper): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Lizzy (the alderman's housemaid): Miss Mary L. Keeley

Reference Cast

Alderman Syllabub: Edward R.    Wright Private Leathers: Paul J.    Bedford

O'Mutton: Edmund Garden Mrs. Chutney: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Lizzy: Miss Mary L. Keeley

2) The Bengal Tiger (6)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 25 Mar 1859, next 30 Mar 1859

3) The First Night (6)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 25 Mar 1859, next 30 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (39)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 26 Mar 1859, next 29 Mar 1859

Source Comment variant LTM bill suggests First Night also played this nt

1) A Night at Notting-Hill (2)

Performances first 28 Mar 1859, previous 28 Mar 1859, next 30 Mar 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (19)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 26 Mar 1859, next 31 Mar 1859

3) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (40)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 28 Mar 1859, next 30 Mar 1859

1) A Night at Notting-Hill (3)

Performances first 28 Mar 1859, previous 29 Mar 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (7)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 28 Mar 1859, next 1 Apr 1859

3) The First Night (7)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 28 Mar 1859, next 31 Mar 1859

4) The Invisible Prince; or, The Island of Tranquil Delights (41)

Performances first 10 Feb 1859, previous 29 Mar 1859

1) Domestic Economy (19)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 26 Mar 1859, next 1 Apr 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (20)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 29 Mar 1859, next 2 Apr 1859

3) The First Night (8)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 30 Mar 1859, next 1 Apr 1859

4) The Milliners' Holiday (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, next 1 Apr 1859

Genre (farce) admired farce

First Night Cast

Lieutenant Bowling, R.N.: [John] Billington; Mr. Simon Sparkes: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Pennywig: Charles Selby; omnibus conductor: Powell; Fanny Thompson (ward of Bowling): Miss Mary L. Keeley milliners Miss Potts: Mrs. [Alfred] Mellon; Miss Dotts: Miss Kate Kelly; Miss Totts: Miss Aldridge; Miss Watts: Miss Laidlaw; Miss Lotts: Miss Foote Kitty Carraway: Miss Hayman

Reference Cast

Lieutenant Bowling, R.N.: John    Billington Mr. Simon Sparkes: John L.    Toole Mr. Pennywig: Charles Selby omnibus conductor: Powell Fanny Thompson: Miss Mary L.

Keeley Miss Potts: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Miss Dotts: Miss Kate Kelly Miss Totts: Miss Aldridge Miss Watts: Miss Laidlaw Miss Lotts: Miss Foote Kitty Carraway: Miss Hayman

1) Domestic Economy (20)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 31 Mar 1859, next 2 Apr 1859

2) The Bengal Tiger (8)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 30 Mar 1859, next 16 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (9)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 31 Mar 1859, next 2 Apr 1859

4) The Milliners' Holiday (2)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 31 Mar 1859, next 2 Apr 1859

1) Domestic Economy (21)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 1 Apr 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (21)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 31 Mar 1859, next 9 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (10)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 1 Apr 1859, next 27 Jun 1859

4) The Milliners' Holiday (3)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 1 Apr 1859, next 4 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (1)

AU: James R. Planche

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, next 5 Apr 1859

Genre (farce) comic drama; 1 act

First Night Cast

Sir Beaumont Cressy, Bart.: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Lionel: [John] Billington; Rosewood (upholster and cabinet maker): C. J. Smith; Tom (his foreman): J[ohn] L. Toole; Carter: Manley; Miss Mortimer: Miss Laidlaw; Lucy (Rosewood's niece): Miss Arden

Cast Comment Carter, played by Manley, may be an occupational title

Reference Cast

Sir Beaumont Cressy, Bart.:    William H. Eburne Lionel: John Billington Rosewood: C. J. Smith

Tom: John L. Toole Carter: Manley Miss Mortimer: Miss Laidlaw Lucy: Miss Arden

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (13)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 26 Feb 1859, next 5 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (4)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 2 Apr 1859, next 5 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (21)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 9 Feb 1859, next 5 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (2)

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, previous 4 Apr 1859, next 6 Apr 1859

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (14)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 4 Apr 1859, next 6 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (5)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 4 Apr 1859, next 6 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (22)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 4 Apr 1859, next 6 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (3)

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, previous 5 Apr 1859, next 7 Apr 1859

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (15)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 5 Apr 1859, next 7 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (6)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 5 Apr 1859, next 7 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (23)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 5 Apr 1859, next 7 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (4)

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, previous 6 Apr 1859, next 8 Apr 1859

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (16)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 6 Apr 1859, next 8 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (7)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 6 Apr 1859, next 8 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (24)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 6 Apr 1859, next 8 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (5)

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, previous 7 Apr 1859, next 9 Apr 1859

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (17)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 7 Apr 1859, next 9 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (8)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 7 Apr 1859, next 9 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (25)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 7 Apr 1859, next 9 Apr 1859

1) A Cabinet Question (6)

Performances first 4 Apr 1859, previous 8 Apr 1859

2) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (18)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 8 Apr 1859, next 11 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (9)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 8 Apr 1859, next 11 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (26)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 8 Apr 1859, next 14 Jul 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (19)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 9 Apr 1859, next 12 Apr 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (1)

AU: [Benjamin N. Webster]

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, next 12 Apr 1859

Genre (burletta) revised and popular military vaudeville

First Night Cast

Ernest: Benjamin N. Webster (his original character); Alfred: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Jules: [John] Billington; Gustavus: Page; Adrian: Powell; Paul: Conran; Bob (the drummer): Paul J. Bedford; Popplewig: [Frank] Moreland; Theodore: Aldridge; Margot: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon (first time); Christina: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Bertha: Miss Laidlaw; Crettle: Miss Arden; Marie: Miss Aldridge; Gertrude: Miss Hayman; Betty: Miss Mitchenson

Reference Cast

Ernest: Benjamin N. Webster Alfred: William H. Eburne Jules: John Billington Gustavus: Page Adrian: Powell Paul: Conran Bob: Paul J. Bedford Popplewig: Frank Moreland

Theodore: Aldridge Margot: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Christina: Miss Mary L. Keeley Bertha: Miss Laidlaw Crettle: Miss Arden Marie: Miss Aldridge Gertrude: Miss Hayman Betty: Miss Mitchenson

review of the female warriors: Mrs. Alfred Mellon (as Commander in chief); imitation of the emperor Napoleon: Benjamin N. Webster

1. a baronial chateau in Bavaria

3) The Milliners' Holiday (10)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 9 Apr 1859, next 12 Apr 1859

General Non-Title Information

overture: [Hummel]; overture (from Le Pre Aux Clercs): [[L. Ferdinand] Herold]; galop: "Alarm"; waltz: "Songs of the Wood"; quadrille: "Il Giuramento"; valse: "Satanella"; quadrille (from Martha)

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (20)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 11 Apr 1859, next 13 Apr 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (2)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 11 Apr 1859, next 13 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (11)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 11 Apr 1859, next 13 Apr 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (21)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 12 Apr 1859, next 14 Apr 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (3)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 12 Apr 1859, next 14 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (12)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 12 Apr 1859, next 14 Apr 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (22)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 13 Apr 1859, next 15 Apr 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (4)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 13 Apr 1859, next 15 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (13)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 13 Apr 1859, next 15 Apr 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (23)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 14 Apr 1859, next 16 Apr 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (5)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 14 Apr 1859, next 16 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (14)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 14 Apr 1859, next 16 Apr 1859

1) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (24)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 15 Apr 1859, next 9 May 1859

2) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (6)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 15 Apr 1859, next 25 Apr 1859

3) The Milliners' Holiday (15)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 15 Apr 1859, next 13 Jun 1859

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Good Friday

DARK: Passion Week

1) The Serious Family (1)

Title Comment from Le Mari a la Campagne
AU: [Morris Barnett]

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, next 26 Apr 1859

Genre (farce) celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Mr. Charles Torrens: [John] Billington; Captain Murphy Maguire: Benjamin N. Webster; Frank Vincent: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Mr. Aminadab Sleek: J[ohn] L. Toole; Lady Sowerby Creamley: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Mrs. Charles Torrens: Miss Henrietta Simms; Miss Emma Torrens: Miss Mary L. Keeley; Mrs. Ormsby Delmaine: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Graham: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Charles Torrens: John    Billington Captain Murphy Maguire: Benjamin    N. Webster Frank Vincent: William H.    Eburne Mr. Aminadab Sleek: John L.    Toole Lady Sowerby Creamley: Mrs.

William S. Chatterley Mrs. Charles Torrens: Miss    Henrietta Simms Miss Emma Torrens: Miss Mary L.    Keeley Mrs. Ormsby Delmaine: Mrs.    Alfred Mellon Graham: Miss Laidlaw

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Alain R. Lesage, Tony Johannot
Au Comm Nicoll lists as by unknown author

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, next 26 Apr 1859

Genre (comic opera) extravaganza

First Night Cast

Don Cleophas Zambullo (young Spanish swell): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Don Mendoza (his friend): Miss Kate Kelly; Don Fernando (an uncle): Paul J. Bedford; Don Guzman (of the noble House of Bobadil): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Don Carlos (pretender to Leonora's hand): Powell; Don Cabana (a very mild cigar): Manley; Brahabon (eminent performer of the spirit bottle trick): R[obert] Romer; Muley (an Asiatic mystery): C. J. Smith; Asmodeus, or the Devil on Two Sticks (with an autobiography and numerous illustrations): J[ohn] L. Toole; Dey of Algiers (phantom rider of Don Cleophas's nightmare): J[ohn] L. Toole; Leonora (original idea--not "from the French"): Miss Mary L. Keeley; Fatima (1st Lady Dey and Light of the Harem): Miss Arden; Dudu (2d Lady Dey and Lamp of the Harem): Miss Laidlaw; Zuleika (3d Lady Dey and Link of the Harem): Miss Hayman; ladies of the Dey's household: Miss Wright, Miss Clayton, Miss Lee, M? Whitmore, Miss Aldridge, Miss Morris, Miss Stoker, Miss Silver, Miss Foote, [Fraulein Helene] Sparl, Miss Craddock, Miss Hamilton, Miss Mitchenson, Miss Bennett; servants, slaves: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Don Cleophas Zambullo: Mrs.    Alfred Mellon Don Mendoza: Miss Kate Kelly Don Fernando: Paul J. Bedford Don Guzman: William H. Eburne Don Carlos: Powell Don Cabana: Manley Brahabon: Robert Romer Muley: C. J. Smith Asmodeus, or the Devil on Two    Sticks: John L. Toole Dey of Algiers: John L. Toole Leonora: Miss Mary L. Keeley Fatima: Miss Laidlaw Dudu: Miss Hayman Zuleika: Miss Aldridge

ladies of the Dey's household:    Miss Wright    Miss Clayton    Miss Lee    M? Whitmore    Miss Morris    Miss Stoker    Miss Silver    Miss Foote    Fraulein Helene Sparl    Miss Craddock    Miss Hamilton    Miss Mitchenson    Miss Bennett servants, slaves: Unlisted

ARR: William Smith

pas des bouquets

"demonic illusions from designs by Tony Johannot"; "terrific conflagration" demonic illusions are tableaux showing Lucifer, Uriel, Leviathan, Belphegor, and Astorath

1. Don Fernando's house in Madrid; 2. the magician's garret; 3. house tops of Madrid; 4. gardens of the palace of the Dey of Algiers; 5. the garret again; 6. the Cremorne of Madrid

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (7)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 16 Apr 1859, next 26 Apr 1859

1) The Serious Family (2)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 25 Apr 1859, next 27 Apr 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (2)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 25 Apr 1859, next 27 Apr 1859

Cast as reference cast (25 Apr 1859)

BUT Fatima: Miss Arden Dudu: Miss Laidlaw Zuleika: Miss Hayman ADDS ladies of the Dey's   household: Miss Aldridge

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (8)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 25 Apr 1859, next 27 Apr 1859

1) The Serious Family (3)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 26 Apr 1859, next 28 Apr 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (3)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 26 Apr 1859, next 28 Apr 1859

Cast as reference cast (25 Apr 1859)

BUT Fatima: Miss Arden Dudu: Miss Laidlaw Zuleika: Miss Hayman ADDS ladies of the Dey's   household: Miss Aldridge

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (9)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 26 Apr 1859, next 28 Apr 1859

1) The Serious Family (4)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 27 Apr 1859, next 29 Apr 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (4)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 27 Apr 1859, next 29 Apr 1859

Cast as reference cast (25 Apr 1859)

BUT Fatima: Miss Arden Dudu: Miss Laidlaw Zuleika: Miss Hayman ADDS ladies of the Dey's   household: Miss Aldridge

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (10)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 27 Apr 1859, next 29 Apr 1859

1) The Serious Family (5)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 28 Apr 1859, next 30 Apr 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (5)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 28 Apr 1859, next 30 Apr 1859

Cast as reference cast (25 Apr 1859)

BUT Fatima: Miss Arden Dudu: Miss Laidlaw Zuleika: Miss Hayman ADDS ladies of the Dey's   household: Miss Aldridge

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (11)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 28 Apr 1859, next 30 Apr 1859

1) The Serious Family (6)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 29 Apr 1859, next 2 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (6)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 29 Apr 1859, next 2 May 1859

Cast as reference cast (25 Apr 1859)

BUT Fatima: Miss Arden Dudu: Miss Laidlaw Zuleika: Miss Hayman ADDS ladies of the Dey's   household: Miss Aldridge

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (12)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 29 Apr 1859, next 2 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (7)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 30 Apr 1859, next 3 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (7)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 30 Apr 1859, next 3 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (13)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 30 Apr 1859, next 3 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (8)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 2 May 1859, next 4 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (8)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 2 May 1859, next 4 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (14)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 2 May 1859, next 4 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (9)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 3 May 1859, next 5 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (9)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 3 May 1859, next 5 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (15)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 3 May 1859, next 5 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (10)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 4 May 1859, next 6 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (10)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 4 May 1859, next 6 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (16)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 4 May 1859, next 6 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (11)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 5 May 1859, next 7 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (11)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 5 May 1859, next 7 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (17)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 5 May 1859, next 7 May 1859

1) The Serious Family (12)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 6 May 1859, next 10 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (12)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 6 May 1859, next 9 May 1859

3) The Pretty Girls of Stilberg (18)

Performances first 11 Apr 1859, previous 6 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Thomas J. Williams

Performances first 9 May 1859, next 10 May 1859

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: Charles Selby; Victor Dubois: [John] Billington; Mr. Spriggins: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mrs. Spriggins: Miss Arden; Angelina (her daughter): Miss Laidlaw; Julia (wife of Rattan): Mrs. [John] Billington; Anna Maria (maid-of-all-work): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: Charles    Selby Victor Dubois: John Billington Mr. Spriggins: John L. Toole

Mrs. Spriggins: Miss Arden Angelina: Miss Laidlaw Julia: Mrs. John Billington Anna Maria: Miss Kate Kelly

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (13)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 7 May 1859, next 10 May 1859

3) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (25)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 16 Apr 1859, next 11 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (2)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 9 May 1859, next 11 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (14)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 9 May 1859, next 11 May 1859

3) The Serious Family (13)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 7 May 1859, next 12 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (3)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 10 May 1859, next 12 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (15)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 10 May 1859, next 12 May 1859

3) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (26)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 9 May 1859, next 13 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (4)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 11 May 1859, next 13 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (16)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 11 May 1859, next 13 May 1859

3) The Serious Family (14)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 10 May 1859, next 14 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (5)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 12 May 1859, next 14 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (17)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 12 May 1859, next 14 May 1859

3) Masks and Faces; or, Before and Behind the Curtain (27)

Performances first 14 Feb 1859, previous 11 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (6)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 13 May 1859, next 16 May 1859

2) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (18)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 13 May 1859, next 16 May 1859

3) The Serious Family (15)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 12 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (7)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 14 May 1859, next 17 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; licensed as Member's Wife; or, The House versus the Home
AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 16 May 1859, next 17 May 1859

Genre (comedy) new drama

First Night Cast

General Witherington, C.B.: Charles Selby; Frederick Wardour: [John] Billington; Right Honorable Horace Chetwynd, M.P: Alfred S. Wigan; Honorable Mrs. Wardour: Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Lady Helen Chetwynd: Miss Henrietta Simms; Hopwood: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

General Witherington, C.B.:    Charles Selby Frederick Wardour: John    Billington Right Honorable Horace Chetwynd,    M.P: Alfred S. Wigan

Honorable Mrs. Wardour: Mrs.    Alfred S. Wigan Lady Helen Chetwynd: Miss    Henrietta Simms Hopwood: Miss Laidlaw

I the Foreign Office; II Mrs. Wardour's boudoir

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (19)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 14 May 1859, next 17 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (8)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 16 May 1859, next 18 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (2)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 16 May 1859, next 18 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (20)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 16 May 1859, next 18 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (9)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 17 May 1859, next 19 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (3)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 17 May 1859, next 19 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (21)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 17 May 1859, next 19 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (10)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 18 May 1859, next 20 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (4)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 18 May 1859, next 20 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (22)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 18 May 1859, next 20 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (11)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 19 May 1859, next 21 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (5)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 19 May 1859, next 21 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (23)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 19 May 1859, next 21 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (12)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 20 May 1859, next 23 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (6)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 20 May 1859, next 23 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (24)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 20 May 1859, next 23 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (13)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 21 May 1859, next 24 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (7)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 21 May 1859, next 24 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (25)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 21 May 1859, next 24 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (14)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 23 May 1859, next 25 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (8)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 23 May 1859, next 25 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (26)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 23 May 1859, next 25 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (15)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 24 May 1859, next 30 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (9)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 24 May 1859, next 26 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (27)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 24 May 1859, next 26 May 1859

1) The Talking Fish (1)

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

Performances first 26 May 1859, next 27 May 1859

Genre (farce) apropos piscatory sketch

First Night Cast

Titus Tuffins (sole lessee and manager of the "Pantopoloinaxandrian"): J[ohn] L. Toole; Jim Juniper (clown and low comedian with a decidedly tragic tinge): C. J. Smith; Simon Lilywhite (amateur painter and nephew of his uncle): [Frank] Moreland; Mr. Foggo (an uncle and as uncles go, a very respectable one): [Edmund] Garden; Polly (known to the public as Mademoiselle Angelique principal danseuse and stiltopedic artist): Miss Laidlaw; Mrs. Tuffins (the original Abyssinia beauty): Miss Kate Kelly; spectators male and female, show folks: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Titus Tuffins: John L. Toole Jim Juniper: C. J. Smith Simon Lilywhite: Frank Moreland Mr. Foggo: Edmund Garden

Polly: Miss Laidlaw Mrs. Tuffins: Miss Kate Kelly spectators male and female, show    folks: Unlisted

the booth of the Pantopoloinaxandrian with view of the green and Village of Hog Dumpton

2) The House? or the Home? (10)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 25 May 1859, next 27 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (28)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 25 May 1859, next 27 May 1859

1) The Talking Fish (2)

Performances first 26 May 1859, previous 26 May 1859, next 28 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (11)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 26 May 1859, next 28 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (29)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 26 May 1859, next 28 May 1859

1) The Talking Fish (3)

Performances first 26 May 1859, previous 27 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (12)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 27 May 1859, next 30 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (30)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 27 May 1859, next 30 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (16)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 25 May 1859, next 31 May 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (13)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 28 May 1859, next 31 May 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (31)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 28 May 1859, next 31 May 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (17)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 30 May 1859, next 1 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (14)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 30 May 1859, next 1 Jun 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (32)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 30 May 1859, next 1 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (18)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 31 May 1859, next 2 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (15)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 31 May 1859, next 2 Jun 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (33)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 31 May 1859, next 2 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (19)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 1 Jun 1859, next 3 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (16)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 1 Jun 1859, next 3 Jun 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (34)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 1 Jun 1859, next 3 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (20)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 2 Jun 1859, next 4 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (17)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 2 Jun 1859, next 4 Jun 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (35)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 2 Jun 1859, next 4 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (21)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 3 Jun 1859, next 6 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (18)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 3 Jun 1859, next 6 Jun 1859

3) Asmodeus, the Devil on Two Sticks; or, The Force of Friendship (36)

Performances first 25 Apr 1859, previous 3 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (19)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 9 Feb 1859, next 7 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (19)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 4 Jun 1859, next 7 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (22)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 4 Jun 1859, next 7 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (20)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 6 Jun 1859, next 8 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (20)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 6 Jun 1859, next 8 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (23)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 6 Jun 1859, next 8 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (21)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 7 Jun 1859, next 9 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (21)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 7 Jun 1859, next 9 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (24)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 7 Jun 1859, next 9 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (22)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 8 Jun 1859, next 10 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (22)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 8 Jun 1859, next 10 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (25)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 8 Jun 1859, next 10 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (23)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 9 Jun 1859, next 11 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (23)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 9 Jun 1859, next 11 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (26)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 9 Jun 1859, next 11 Jun 1859

1) Good for Nothing (24)

Performances first 27 Dec 1858, previous 10 Jun 1859

Cast as reference cast (27 Dec 1858)

BUT servant: Powell

2) The House? or the Home? (24)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 10 Jun 1859, next 13 Jun 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (27)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 10 Jun 1859, next 13 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (16)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 16 Apr 1859, next 14 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (25)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 11 Jun 1859, next 14 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Edward Stirling

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, next 14 Jun 1859

Genre (farce) new apropos sketch

First Night Cast

Mr. John Lawrence (merchant): Charles Selby; Mr. Somerton (his clerk): [Frank] Moreland; Miss Kate Lawrence: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Jane Truffles (her maid): Miss Kate Kelly

Cast Comment Miss [Sarah J.] Woolgar now using her maiden name again with married name in parentheses. However, she will be called by her married name for the rest of her Adelphi career

Reference Cast

Mr. John Lawrence: Charles    Selby Mr. Somerton: Frank Moreland

Miss Kate Lawrence: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Jane Truffles: Miss Kate Kelly

"Riflemen Form!" [M[ichael] W. Balfe], Miss [Sarah J.] Woolgar

"the evolutions of the New Adelphi Rifle Volunteer Corps"

4) Ici On Parle Francais (28)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 11 Jun 1859, next 14 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (17)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 13 Jun 1859, next 15 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (26)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 13 Jun 1859, next 15 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (2)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 13 Jun 1859, next 15 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (29)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 13 Jun 1859, next 15 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (18)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 14 Jun 1859, next 16 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (27)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 14 Jun 1859, next 16 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (3)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 14 Jun 1859, next 16 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (30)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 14 Jun 1859, next 16 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (19)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 15 Jun 1859, next 17 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (28)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 15 Jun 1859, next 17 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (4)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 15 Jun 1859, next 17 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (31)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 15 Jun 1859, next 17 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (20)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 16 Jun 1859, next 18 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (29)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 16 Jun 1859, next 18 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (5)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 16 Jun 1859, next 18 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (32)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 16 Jun 1859, next 18 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (21)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 17 Jun 1859, next 20 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (30)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 17 Jun 1859, next 20 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (6)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 17 Jun 1859, next 20 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (33)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 17 Jun 1859, next 20 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (22)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 18 Jun 1859, next 21 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (31)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 18 Jun 1859, next 21 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (7)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 18 Jun 1859, next 21 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (34)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 18 Jun 1859, next 21 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (23)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 20 Jun 1859, next 22 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (32)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 20 Jun 1859, next 22 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (8)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 20 Jun 1859, next 22 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (35)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 20 Jun 1859, next 22 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (24)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 21 Jun 1859, next 23 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (33)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 21 Jun 1859, next 23 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (9)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 21 Jun 1859, next 23 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (36)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 21 Jun 1859, next 23 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (25)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 22 Jun 1859, next 24 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (34)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 22 Jun 1859, next 24 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (10)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 22 Jun 1859, next 24 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (37)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 22 Jun 1859, next 24 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (26)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 23 Jun 1859, next 25 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (35)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 23 Jun 1859, next 25 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (11)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 23 Jun 1859, next 25 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (38)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 23 Jun 1859, next 25 Jun 1859

1) The Milliners' Holiday (27)

Performances first 31 Mar 1859, previous 24 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (36)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 24 Jun 1859, next 27 Jun 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (12)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 24 Jun 1859, next 27 Jun 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (39)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 24 Jun 1859, next 27 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (40)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 25 Jun 1859, next 28 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (37)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 25 Jun 1859, next 28 Jun 1859

3) The First Night (11)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 2 Apr 1859, next 28 Jun 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (13)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 25 Jun 1859, next 28 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (41)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 27 Jun 1859, next 29 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (38)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 27 Jun 1859, next 29 Jun 1859

3) The First Night (12)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 27 Jun 1859, next 29 Jun 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (14)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 27 Jun 1859, next 29 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (42)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 28 Jun 1859, next 30 Jun 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (39)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 28 Jun 1859, next 30 Jun 1859

3) The First Night (13)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 28 Jun 1859, next 30 Jun 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (15)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 28 Jun 1859, next 30 Jun 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (43)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 29 Jun 1859, next 1 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (40)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 29 Jun 1859, next 1 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (14)

Title Comment BILL: "by particular desire Thursday and Friday"
Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 29 Jun 1859, next 1 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (16)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 29 Jun 1859, next 1 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (44)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 30 Jun 1859, next 2 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (41)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 30 Jun 1859, next 2 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (15)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 30 Jun 1859, next 4 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (17)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 30 Jun 1859, next 2 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (45)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 1 Jul 1859, next 4 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (42)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 1 Jul 1859, next 4 Jul 1859

3) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (18)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 1 Jul 1859, next 4 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (46)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 2 Jul 1859, next 5 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (43)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 2 Jul 1859, next 5 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (16)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 1 Jul 1859, next 5 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (19)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 2 Jul 1859, next 5 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (47)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 4 Jul 1859, next 6 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (44)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 4 Jul 1859, next 6 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (17)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 4 Jul 1859, next 6 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (20)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 4 Jul 1859, next 6 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (48)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 5 Jul 1859, next 9 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (45)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 5 Jul 1859, next 7 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (18)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 5 Jul 1859, next 7 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (21)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 5 Jul 1859, next 7 Jul 1859

1) Never Judge by Appearances (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; a series of duets and solos featuring Mr. and Mrs. Henri Drayton
COMP: Henri Drayton, COMP: E[dward] J. Loder

Performances first 7 Jul 1859, next 8 Jul 1859

Genre (operatic entertainment) admired drawing room opera

First Night Cast

Oscar, Count de Belleville: Henri Drayton; Louisa, Comtesse de Belleville: Mrs. Henri Drayton

Reference Cast

Oscar, Count de Belleville:    Henri Drayton

Louisa, Comtesse de Belleville:    Mrs. Henri Drayton

"I've Loved Thee Long, Louise" [E[dward] J. Loder], Mrs. Henri Drayton; duet: "Good Husband", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; recitative: "He's Gone: Once More I Am Alone", Mrs. Henri Drayton; ballad: "If I But Dared to Tell How Much I Loved", Mrs. Henri Drayton; duettino: "I've Said It, Sir, and Law My Will Must Be", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; recitative: "Ah! Yes, As in the Play", Henri Drayton; grand air: "Happiness, Joy Divine", Henri Drayton; melody: "How Oft in Fancy Have I Heard", Henri Drayton; duet: "Good Night", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; recitative: "Dear Oscar, I Am Thine Alone", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; cantabile: "When in Solitude I Ponder", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; cabaletta: "Hope Now Brightly Beaming", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; duet: "Leave Me, I Pray", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; duet: "Madame, I Know All", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton; finale: "What Vengeance, What Fury", Henri Drayton, Mrs. Henri Drayton All songs listed composed by Edward J. Loder

2) The House? or the Home? (46)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 6 Jul 1859, next 8 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (19)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 6 Jul 1859, next 8 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (22)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 6 Jul 1859, next 8 Jul 1859

1) Never Judge by Appearances (2)

Performances first 7 Jul 1859, previous 7 Jul 1859, next 9 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (47)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 7 Jul 1859, next 12 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (20)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 7 Jul 1859, next 12 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (23)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 7 Jul 1859, next 9 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (49)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 6 Jul 1859, next 11 Jul 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (22)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 2 Apr 1859, next 11 Jul 1859

3) Never Judge by Appearances (3)

Performances first 7 Jul 1859, previous 8 Jul 1859, next 11 Jul 1859

4) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (24)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 8 Jul 1859, next 11 Jul 1859

1) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (25)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 9 Jul 1859, next 12 Jul 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (23)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 9 Jul 1859, next 13 Jul 1859

3) Never Judge by Appearances (4)

Performances first 7 Jul 1859, previous 9 Jul 1859, next 13 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (50)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 9 Jul 1859, next 12 Jul 1859

1) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (26)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 11 Jul 1859, next 13 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (48)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 8 Jul 1859, next 15 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (21)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 8 Jul 1859, next 15 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (51)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 11 Jul 1859, next 13 Jul 1859

1) Rifle Volunteers; or, "Riflemen! Riflemen! Riflemen! Form!" (27)

Performances first 13 Jun 1859, previous 12 Jul 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (24)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 11 Jul 1859, next 14 Jul 1859

3) Never Judge by Appearances (5)

Performances first 7 Jul 1859, previous 11 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (52)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 12 Jul 1859, next 14 Jul 1859

1) The Birth-place of Podgers (27)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 9 Apr 1859, next 16 Jul 1859

2) Still Waters Run Deep (25)

Performances first 28 Feb 1859, previous 13 Jul 1859

3) Diamond Cut Diamond (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
COMP: [Henri Drayton], COMP: Albert Grisar, COMP: J[ohn L.] Hatton

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, next 15 Jul 1859

Genre (musical sketch) opera bouffe; 1 act

First Night Cast

Victor: Henri Drayton; Captain Sanspeur: Henri Drayton; Simon: Henri Drayton; Josephine: Mrs. Henri Drayton; Comptesse de Valdemere: Mrs. Henri Drayton

Reference Cast

Victor: Henri Drayton Captain Sanspeur: Henri Drayton Simon: Henri Drayton

Josephine: Mrs. Henri Drayton Comptesse de Valdemere: Mrs.    Henri Drayton

"Too Late" [Albert Grisar]; "Simon the Cellarer" [J[ohn L.] Hatton]; duet: "When a Little Farm We Keep" [Albert Grisar] songs sung by Henri and/or Mrs. Drayton; Albert Grisar listed as composer

4) Ici On Parle Francais (53)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 13 Jul 1859, next 15 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (2)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 14 Jul 1859, next 16 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (49)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 12 Jul 1859, next 16 Jul 1859

3) The First Night (22)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 12 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (54)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 14 Jul 1859, next 18 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (3)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 15 Jul 1859, next 18 Jul 1859

2) The House? or the Home? (50)

Performances first 16 May 1859, previous 15 Jul 1859

3) The Bengal Tiger (9)

Performances first 17 Mar 1859, previous 1 Apr 1859

4) The Birth-place of Podgers (28)

Performances first 3 Jan 1859, previous 14 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (4)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 16 Jul 1859, next 19 Jul 1859

2) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; bill "derived partly from the ballet, partly from the drama, and very considerably from old sources--done in nursery rhyme"
AU: Henry J. Byron, COMP: John W. Thirlwall
Au Comm "by the author of Maid and the Magpie, Mazeppa" (bill)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, next 19 Jul 1859

Genre (extravaganza) new and original burlesque extravaganza

First Night Cast

Sir Rowland Macassar (remorseless "uncle," in whose care his elder brother has left his pledges): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon youths of good presence but inferior parts Sir Roderick: Miss Hayman; Sir Rupert: Miss Aldridge Tommy (nephew of Sir Rowland): J[ohn] L. Toole; Sally (niece of Sir Rowland): Miss Kate Kelly; Smith (1st ruffian): Paul J. Bedford; Brown (2nd ruffian): C. J. Smith; The family physician: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Lady Macassar (Sir Rowland's aider and a better half): Mrs. [John] Billington; Miss Jones (nursery governess): Miss Arden; Queen of the Fairy-Birds: Miss Laidlaw; numerous flock of Fairy-Birds:; -corps de ballet and egg-stras

Reference Cast

Sir Rowland Macassar: Mrs.    Alfred Mellon Sir Roderick: Miss Hayman Sir Rupert: Miss Aldridge Tommy: John L. Toole Sally: Miss Kate Kelly Smith: Paul J. Bedford Brown: C. J. Smith

The family physician: William H.    Eburne Lady Macassar: Mrs. John    Billington Miss Jones: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Queen of the Fairy-Birds: Miss    Laidlaw

ballet: "Flight of the Fairy-Birds"

"the Fairy-Birds in the feather palliasse"

1. court yard of Macassar Hall (T. Pitt); 2. school-room at Macassar Hall (T. Thompson); 3. the wood (Thompson); 4. chamber in Macassar Hall (Thompson); 5. another part of the wood (T. Pitt)

3) La Perle d'Andalousie (1)

Title Comment features troupe of Spanish dancers; "composed for the world-renowned Petra Camara and produced by Senor Manuel Guerrero" (bill)
AU: [Unknown], CHOR: Manuel Guerrero

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, next 19 Jul 1859

Genre (ballet) grand ballet; 1 act

First Night Cast

performers: Senorita G[abrielle] Romeral, Senorita Elisa Galbon, Senorita A[na] Reynoso, Don Manuel Guerrero, Petra Camara

Reference Cast

performers:    Senorita Gabrielle Romeral    Senorita Elisa Galbon

Senorita Ana Reynoso    Don Manuel Guerrero    Petra Camara

Grand Pas de la Manola: Petra Camara; pas de seul: Senorita Gabrielle Romeral; pas de Manteaux: Don Manuel Guerrero, Petra Camara; pas de trois: "Galeo", Senorita Gabrielle Romeral, Senorita A. Reynoso, Senorita Elisa Galbon; grand Bolero and fantasie Espagnol, Don M[anuel] Guerrero, Petra Camara; grand pas finale: -Spanish troupe and corps de ballet

4) Ici On Parle Francais (55)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 15 Jul 1859, next 19 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (5)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 18 Jul 1859, next 20 Jul 1859

2) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (2)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 18 Jul 1859, next 20 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

3) La Perle d'Andalousie (2)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 18 Jul 1859, next 20 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (56)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 18 Jul 1859, next 20 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (6)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 19 Jul 1859, next 21 Jul 1859

2) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (3)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 19 Jul 1859, next 21 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

3) La Perle d'Andalousie (3)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 19 Jul 1859, next 21 Jul 1859

4) Ici On Parle Francais (57)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 19 Jul 1859, next 1 Aug 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (7)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 20 Jul 1859, next 22 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 22/7/1859 as date of 1st perf
AU: James R. Planche

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, next 22 Jul 1859

Genre (comic drama) comic drama; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Sir John Purselow: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Dr. Goggles: Charles Selby; Mr. Cymon Purefoy: J[ohn] L. Toole; Hunt: [Edmund] Garden; William White: [John] Billington; Tom Piper: [Frank] Moreland; Dick Holloway: C. J. Smith; Joe Brush: Le Barr; Mike Nolan: Page; Ben Isaacs: Manley; Jemmy Small: Cox; countrymen: Morris, Conran, [J.] Sanders, Taylor, Aldridge; Artemesia: Miss Henrietta Simms; Martha: Mrs. Stoker; Mother Dreggs: Miss Aldridge

Cast Comment Miss Simms' name incorrectly rendered "Sims" on bill

Reference Cast

Sir John Purselow: William H.    Eburne Dr. Goggles: Charles Selby Mr. Cymon Purefoy: John L.    Toole Hunt: Edmund Garden William White: John Billington Tom Piper: Frank Moreland Dick Holloway: C. J. Smith Joe Brush: Le Barr Mike Nolan: Page

Ben Isaacs: Manley Jemmy Small: Cox countrymen:    Morris    Conran    J. Sanders    Taylor    Aldridge Artemesia: Miss Henrietta Simms Martha: Mrs. Stoker Mother Dreggs: Miss Aldridge

[1724] I Dr. Goggles' house at Barnet; II a hedge ale-house, Barnet Common

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (4)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 20 Jul 1859, next 22 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (4)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 20 Jul 1859, next 22 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (8)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 21 Jul 1859, next 23 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (2)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 21 Jul 1859, next 23 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (5)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 21 Jul 1859, next 23 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (5)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 21 Jul 1859, next 23 Jul 1859

1) Diamond Cut Diamond (9)

Performances first 14 Jul 1859, previous 22 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (3)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 22 Jul 1859, next 25 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (6)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 22 Jul 1859, next 25 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (6)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 22 Jul 1859, next 25 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "From the well-known story of 'Pauvre Jacques'" (bill)
COMP: [Henri Drayton], COMP: J. F. Duggan

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, next 26 Jul 1859

Genre (operatic entertainment) drawing room opera; 1 act

First Night Cast

Madame St. Croix: Mrs. Henri Drayton; Marie: Mrs. Henri Drayton; Frauline Von Bearn: Mrs. Henri Drayton; Leonie: Mrs. Henri Drayton; Jacques: Henri Drayton

Reference Cast

Madame St. Croix: Mrs. Henri    Drayton Marie: Mrs. Henri Drayton Frauline Von Bearn: Mrs. Henri

Drayton Leonie: Mrs. Henri Drayton Jacques: Henri Drayton

"Kauffen Sein Wesen", Henri Drayton

2) An Old Offender (4)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 23 Jul 1859, next 26 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (7)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 23 Jul 1859, next 26 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (7)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 23 Jul 1859, next 26 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (2)

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, previous 25 Jul 1859, next 27 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (5)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 25 Jul 1859, next 27 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (8)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 25 Jul 1859, next 27 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (8)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 25 Jul 1859, next 27 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (3)

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, previous 26 Jul 1859, next 28 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (6)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 26 Jul 1859, next 28 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (9)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 26 Jul 1859, next 28 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (9)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 26 Jul 1859, next 28 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (4)

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, previous 27 Jul 1859, next 29 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (7)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 27 Jul 1859, next 29 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (10)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 27 Jul 1859, next 29 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (10)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 27 Jul 1859, next 29 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (5)

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, previous 28 Jul 1859, next 30 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (8)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 28 Jul 1859, next 30 Jul 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (11)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 28 Jul 1859, next 30 Jul 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (11)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 28 Jul 1859, next 30 Jul 1859

1) Never Despair (6)

Performances first 25 Jul 1859, previous 29 Jul 1859

2) An Old Offender (9)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 29 Jul 1859, next 1 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (12)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 29 Jul 1859, next 1 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

4) La Perle d'Andalousie (12)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 29 Jul 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (58)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 20 Jul 1859, next 2 Aug 1859

2) An Old Offender (10)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 30 Jul 1859, next 2 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (13)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 30 Jul 1859, next 2 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

1) Ici On Parle Francais (59)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 1 Aug 1859, next 3 Aug 1859

2) An Old Offender (11)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 1 Aug 1859, next 3 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (14)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 1 Aug 1859, next 3 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

1) Ici On Parle Francais (60)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 2 Aug 1859, next 4 Aug 1859

2) An Old Offender (12)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 2 Aug 1859, next 4 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (15)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 2 Aug 1859, next 4 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

1) Ici On Parle Francais (61)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 3 Aug 1859, next 5 Aug 1859

2) An Old Offender (13)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 3 Aug 1859, next 5 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (16)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 3 Aug 1859, next 5 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

1) Ici On Parle Francais (62)

Performances first 9 May 1859, previous 4 Aug 1859

2) An Old Offender (14)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 4 Aug 1859, next 6 Aug 1859

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (17)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 4 Aug 1859, next 6 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

Special Performance Annual Benefit: Benjamin N. Webster

1) An Old Offender (15)

Performances first 21 Jul 1859, previous 5 Aug 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Benjamin N. Webster]
Au Comm According to Nicoll this was Benjamin N. Webster's last play

Performances first 6 Aug 1859

Genre (drama) new drama

First Night Cast

Mr. Holder: Benjamin N. Webster; Mr. Beaumont Fletcher: [John] Billington; Mr. Belgrave: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Jones: [Frank] Moreland; Miss Constance Belmour: Miss Henrietta Simms

Reference Cast

Mr. Holder: Benjamin N. Webster Mr. Beaumont Fletcher: John    Billington Mr. Belgrave: William H. Eburne

Jones: Frank Moreland Miss Constance Belmour: Miss    Henrietta Simms

"I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" [[Michael W.] Balfe], Miss [Constance] Roden; "Home Sweet Home" [J[ohn] H. Payne], Mrs. Henri Drayton; "Simon the Cellarer" [John L. Hatton], Henri Drayton

1. Mr. Beaumont Fletcher's apartment

3) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (18)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 5 Aug 1859, next 8 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (18 Jul 1859)

BUT Miss Jones: Miss Arden

1) The Flowers of the Forest, A Gipsy Story (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: [Edward F. Fitzwilliam], [Alfred Mellon]

Performances first 8 Aug 1859, next 9 Aug 1859

Genre (musical drama) powerful Adelphi drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Captain Hugh Lavrock: C. J. Smith; Alfred (his friend): [John] Billington; Leybourne: Aldridge; Linton: Powell; Mayfield: Manley; Cheap John (a travelling auctioneer): J[ohn] L. Toole; Headborough: Conran; beadle: Page; Gilbert (a gamekeeper): R[obert] Romer; villagers: Le Barr, Thomas, Harris, Poynter, James; Lady Agnes: Miss Laidlaw Emma's handmaids Abigail: Miss Aldridge; Winifred: Miss Morris bridesmaids: Miss Wright, Miss Lee, Miss Clayton, [Fraulein Helene] Sparl, Miss Hayman, Miss Bennett Gipsies, the Italian tribe Ishmael or the Wolf (a Zingaro): T[homas] Stuart; Pharos (his companion): [Edmund] Garden; Cynthia (a Zingari, daughter of Ishmael): Mrs. [John] Billington the English tribe Lemuel (gipsy boy): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; the Kinchin (gipsy thief): Paul J. Bedford; the Nimmer: J. Sanders; Reuben: Miss Stoker; Hagar (an old gipsy): Mrs. Stoker; Elspy: Miss Harris; Starlight Bess (basket maker, fortune teller, and ballad singer): Miss Kate Kelly; Zingari: Conran, Haynes, Thompson, Baily, White,

Reference Cast

Captain Hugh Lavrock: C. J.    Smith Alfred: John Billington Leybourne: Aldridge Linton: Powell Mayfield: Manley Cheap John: E. Marshall Headborough: Conran beadle: Page Gilbert: Robert Romer villagers:    Le Barr    Thomas    Harris    Poynter    James Lady Agnes: Miss Laidlaw Abigail: Miss Aldridge Winifred: Miss Morris bridesmaids:    Miss Wright    Miss Lee

Miss Clayton    Fraulein Helene Sparl    Miss Hayman    Miss Bennett Ishmael or the Wolf: Thomas    Stuart Pharos: Edmund Garden Cynthia: Mrs. John Billington Lemuel: Miss Marian Lacy the Kinchin: Paul J. Bedford the Nimmer: J. Sanders Reuben: Miss Stoker Hagar: Mrs. Stoker Elspy: Miss Harris Starlight Bess: Miss Kate Kelly Zingari:    Conran    Haynes    Thompson    Baily    White

(dII) sunrise and a duel; (dII) gipsy revelry; (dIII) the storm

I,i wood near the Cumberland Hills; I,ii boudoir of the Lady Agnes Lavrock Hall; I,iii view near the lakes; I,iv a country church; II,i foot of the Skiddaw called Latrigg, or Skiddaw's cub; II,ii [sunrise] a lake scene; II,iii road to a country wake; II,iv the exterior of Lavrock Hall; II,v antique room in the hall overlooking the lakes; II,vi the forest; II,vii gipsy encampment by moonlight; III,i the tent of Bess in the chestnut grove; III,ii lobby of a court house; III,iii a roadside; III,iv the court lobby, the market place; III,v mountain pass; III,vi wild retreat in the mountains

2) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (19)

Performances first 18 Jul 1859, previous 6 Aug 1859, next 9 Aug 1859

1) The Flowers of the Forest, A Gipsy Story (2)

Performances first 8 Aug 1859, previous 8 Aug 1859, next 10 Aug 1859

Cast as reference cast (8 Aug 1859)

BUT Cheap John: John L. Toole Lemuel: Mrs. Alfred Mellon