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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1859-1860

• First Performance of Sep 1859

• First Performance of Oct 1859

• First Performance of Nov 1859

• First Performance of Dec 1859

• First Performance of Jan 1860

• First Performance of Feb 1860

• First Performance of Mar 1860

• First Performance of Apr 1860

• First Performance of May 1860

• First Performance of Jun 1860

• First Performance of Jul 1860

• First Performance of Aug 1860

• First Performance of Sep 1860

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Dancers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

• Other Production Credits Commentary

The Season

In the last season of the decade, Adelphi manager Benjamin Webster finally found the box office hits he had sought since the early 1850's. Watts Phillips' The Dead Heart, William Brough's Dinorah Under Difficulties, and Charles Gayler's Our Female American Cousin all succeeded in drawing the large audiences to the New Adelphi. Although the company's well-loved director, Celine Celeste, did not appear during the season, other popular stars filled the bills including John L. Toole, Paul Bedford, Alfred Wigan, Mrs. Wigan, Sarah Woolgar Mellon, Julia Daly, and Webster himself.

After opening the season on September 26, 1859, with several weeks of revivals, Webster premiered Brough's burlesque of a popular Meyerbeer opera, Le Pardon de Ploermel currently playing at Covent Garden. Dinorah Under Difficulties featured a prize role for John L. Toole who received credit for the production's success. The London Times wrote, "The whole substance of the piece rests with Mr. Toole's impersonation of Dinorah" (November 8, 1859). The extravaganza ran for seventy nights to the hearty approval of the Adelphi's audiences.

November 10 saw the premiere of one of the most successful plays of the decade, Watts Phillip's The Dead Heart. This "distinguished success" (as the Times labeled it on November 11) showcased the acting of Benjamin Webster. In a follow-up article on November 28, the Times wrote "Webster, whose return to his own boards has given a new tone to his establishment, rarely finds a part more suitable to his powers" than the character of Robert Landry. The Athenæum reviewer concurred writing, "As an artistic delineation [Webster's] Robert Landry stands, in the present day, alone. There is no London actor who can compete with it, in its rough strength and its intense feeling" (November 19, 1859). Phillip's script, too, received high praise from the Times, which wrote that it abounded "in strong incidents, and [was] wrought up with a rare degree of elaboration" (November 11, 1959) and contained "dialogue far above the usual level" (November 28, 1859). Webster's management of the piece was cited in the press as well: "Highly is the manager to be commended for the way in which he has disciplined his masses to accomplish effects on a grand scale" (Times, November 28, 1859). The Dead Heart's eighty-performance run broke the pattern of revivals and short-term successes, which had prevailed, in the latter half of the decade. In noting this accomplishment, the Times reviewer wrote,

While the last few weeks have been marked by a series of ephemeral productions, the perpetual variation of play-bills being caused less by a spirit of enterprise than by the want of some striking work that could prove a permanent attraction, it is no small credit to Mr. Watts Phillips that he is the author of a drama which has remained firm on the boards, and has brought the old Adelphi popularity to the new Adelphi edifice (November 28, 1859).

The Christmas season brought a dramatization of Dickens' A Christmas Carol by Edward Stirling and an extravaganza by Henry J. Bryon called The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads. Neither received much notice in the press. The season's next major premiere was Our Female American Cousin by Charles Gayler, which featured the talents of the American actress, Julia Daly. Miss Daly specialized in the "Yankee gal" roles made famous by her predecessor at the Adelphi, Mrs. Barney Williams. Her performance compared favorably to Mrs. Williams', however, and the Times wrote of her, "All those details of behaviour that so much amuse the modern audiences who study Yankee peculiarities on the English stage she executes in an arch, sly, unexaggerated fashion" (May 1, 1860). Julia Daly also appeared in The Fool of the Family, another American import, in July. As it had done frequently during the Williams' tenure, the Times complained of the lack of originality in the Yankee farce but conceded "the dialect and metaphors peculiar to our Transatlantic kinsmen, though they have lost their novelty, are always amusing and sayings already familiar acquire freshness from the peculiar archness and quiet humour of Miss Julia Daly" (July 14, 1860).

Another moderately successful piece, It's an Ill Wind that Blows Nobody Good by John Oxenford, starred Alfred Wigan, who with his wife had joined the Adelphi Company during the previous season. This drama was "mainly intended to exhibit the talent of Mr. Wigan" but also received notice for the "great pains ...taken in the pictorial department" (Times, May 15, 1860). The production ran for a modest thirty performances.

The remainder of the season was occupied with revivals from the recent and distant past. Dion Boucicault's The Willow Copse played for thirty-six nights and garnered critical acclaim for several members of the acting company. In addition to Webster's portrayal of Luke Fielding, Sarah Woolgar Mellon's Meg and John L. Toole's Augustus de Rosherville were cited by the Times, which described the play as "one of the best acted pieces in London" (September 30, 1859). Other revivals included Williams' Ici On Parle Francais, Buckstone's Flowers of the Forest, and Boucicault's Janet Pride, featuring Webster as Richard Pride, his most celebrated role of the decade.

The season concluded on September 8, 1860, after benefits for Benjamin Webster, William Smith, and the rapidly rising comedian, John L. Toole. It had included 292 performances of thirty-seven plays.

AK

Daily Calendar For 1859-1860

Source Comment Although the bill specifies 26/9/1859 only, from the counts of the pieces given on the bill for 29/9/1859 it is obvious that this source is intended to cover 3 days, 26-28 September 1859

1) Good for Nothing (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, next 27 Sep 1859

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Tom Dibbs (gardener): J[ohn] L. Toole; Harry Collier (railway fireman): [John] Billington; Charley (carpenter): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Young Mr. Simpson: [Frank] Moreland; servant: Powell; Nan: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon

Reference Cast

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

Moreland servant: Powell Nan: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

2) One Touch of Nature (1)

AU: Benjamin N. Webster

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, next 27 Sep 1859

Genre (drama) successful new drama

First Night Cast

Mr. William Penn Holder: Benjamin N. Webster; Mr. Beaumont Fletcher (barrister and dramatic actor): [John] Billington; Mr. Belgrave: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Jones (porter, etc., to the Adelphi Chambers): [Frank] Moreland; Miss Constance Belmour: Miss Henrietta Simms

Reference Cast

Mr. William Penn Holder:    Benjamin N. Webster Mr. Beaumont Fletcher: John    Billington

Mr. Belgrave: William H. Eburne Jones: Frank Moreland Miss Constance Belmour: Miss    Henrietta Simms

1. Mr. Beaumont Fletcher's apartment

3) Love and Hunger (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: John M. Morton

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, next 27 Sep 1859

Genre (farce) new farce

First Night Cast

Major Muddle: Charles Selby; Mr. Scurvy (lawyer): C. J. Smith; Mr. John Bagster: David Fisher (1st app here); Stephen Stock (coachman): Paul J. Bedford; Waiters: Page, Manley; porter: Morris; Mrs. Rowdy: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Caroline (her daughter): Miss Laidlaw; Dorothy (her attendant): Miss Stoker; Sally: Miss Aldridge; Patty (barmaid): Miss Kate Kelly; guests: Aldridge, Conran, Le Barr, Miss Hayman, Miss Morris, Miss Clayton

Cast Comment Role of Mr. Scurvy changed to Mr. Scurry next season. Manley sometimes appears on bills as Manly

Reference Cast

Major Muddle: Charles Selby Mr. Scurvy: C. J. Smith Mr. John Bagster: David Fisher Stephen Stock: Paul J. Bedford Waiters:    Page    Manley porter: Morris Mrs. Rowdy: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Caroline: Miss Laidlaw

Dorothy: Miss Stoker Sally: Miss Aldridge Patty: Miss Kate Kelly guests:    Aldridge    Conran    Le Barr    Miss Hayman    Miss Morris    Miss Clayton

4) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (1)

Title Comment "Derived partly from the ballet, partly from the drama, and very considerably from old sources--done in nursery rhyme" (bill)
AU: Henry J. Byron, COMP: [J[ohn] W. Thirlwall]
Au Comm "by the author of Maid and the Magpie, Mazeppa" (bill)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, next 27 Sep 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): [John] 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: [William] H. Eburne; Lady Macassar (Sir Rowland's sister): Mrs. [John] Billington; Miss Jones: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Queen of the Fairy-Birds: Miss Laidlaw; numerous flock of fairy-birds: [Unlisted]

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 numerous flock of fairy-birds:    Unlisted

ballet: "The 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 (T. Thompson); 4. chamber in Macasssar Hall (T. Thompson); 5. another part of the wood (T. Pitt)

1) Good for Nothing (2)

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

2) One Touch of Nature (2)

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

3) Love and Hunger (2)

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

4) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (2)

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

1) Good for Nothing (3)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 27 Sep 1859, next 1 Nov 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (3)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 27 Sep 1859, next 29 Sep 1859

3) Love and Hunger (3)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 27 Sep 1859, next 29 Sep 1859

4) The Babes in the Wood and the Good Little Fairy-Birds (3)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 27 Sep 1859

1) The Willow Copse (1)

Title Comment 1st time in 8 yrs
AU: Dion L. Boucicault, Charles L. Kenney, COMP: [Alfred Mellon]

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, next 30 Sep 1859

Genre (drama) celebrated Adelphi drama

First Night Cast

Sir Richard Vaughan: [John] Billington; Colonel Vanguard: Charles Selby; Luke Fielding: Benjamin N. Webster; Arthur Apsley: [Frank] Moreland; Lord Bubblemere: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Augustus de Rosherville: J[ohn] L. Toole; Hulks: David Fisher; Staggers: Paul J. Bedford (his original character); Fungus: Howard; Joseph: R[obert] Romer; George: Powell; Lynx: C. J. Smith; Rose Fielding: Miss Henrietta Simms; Lady Apsley: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Lucy Vanguard: Miss Laidlaw; Meg: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon (her original character); Miss Apsley: Miss Foote; Miss Georgina Apsley: Miss Hayman; Fan: Mrs. Stoker

Cast Comment John L. Toole, David Fisher, Henrietta Simms: 1st time in roles

Reference Cast

Sir Richard Vaughan: John    Billington Colonel Vanguard: Charles Selby Luke Fielding: Benjamin N.    Webster Arthur Apsley: Frank Moreland Lord Bubblemere: William H.    Eburne Augustus de Rosherville: John L.    Toole Hulks: David Fisher Staggers: Paul J. Bedford Fungus: Howard

Joseph: Robert Romer George: Powell Lynx: C. J. Smith Rose Fielding: Miss Henrietta    Simms Lady Apsley: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Lucy Vanguard: Miss Laidlaw Meg: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Miss Apsley: Miss Foote Miss Georgina Apsley: Miss    Hayman Fan: Mrs. Stoker

I,i the "Old Falcon," a country inn; I,ii interior of the Willow Farm; II,i the "Falcon Inn"; II,ii the Willow Copse; II,iii the park wall; II,iv the old manor house; III,i the lodge and park gates of old manor house; III,ii the oak avenue, the lawn and festive sports; IV,i interior of Willow Farm; V,i a chamber in Sir Richard Vaughan's house, London; V,ii a street in London; V,iii cellar in a night house; V,iv a saloon in Sir Richard Vaughan's house

2) One Touch of Nature (4)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 28 Sep 1859, next 30 Sep 1859

3) Love and Hunger (4)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 28 Sep 1859, next 30 Sep 1859

1) The Willow Copse (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 29 Sep 1859, next 1 Oct 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (5)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 29 Sep 1859, next 1 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (5)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 29 Sep 1859, next 1 Oct 1859

1) The Willow Copse (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 30 Sep 1859, next 3 Oct 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (6)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 30 Sep 1859, next 1 Nov 1859

3) Love and Hunger (6)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 30 Sep 1859, next 3 Oct 1859

1) The Willow Copse (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 1 Oct 1859, next 4 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (7)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 1 Oct 1859, next 4 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (1)

AU: Thomas J. Williams

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, next 4 Oct 1859

Genre (farce) eminently successful farce

First Night Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: Charles Selby; Victor Dubois: [John] Billington; Mr. Spriggins: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mrs. Spriggins: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; 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: Mrs. William S.

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

1) The Willow Copse (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 3 Oct 1859, next 5 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (8)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 3 Oct 1859, next 5 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (2)

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

1) The Willow Copse (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 4 Oct 1859, next 6 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (9)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 4 Oct 1859, next 6 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (3)

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

1) The Willow Copse (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 5 Oct 1859, next 7 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (10)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 5 Oct 1859, next 7 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (4)

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

1) The Willow Copse (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 6 Oct 1859, next 8 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (11)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 6 Oct 1859, next 8 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (5)

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

1) The Willow Copse (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 7 Oct 1859, next 10 Oct 1859

2) Love and Hunger (12)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 7 Oct 1859, next 10 Oct 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (6)

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

1) Ici On Parle Francais (7)

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

2) The Willow Copse (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 8 Oct 1859, next 11 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (13)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 8 Oct 1859, next 11 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (8)

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

2) The Willow Copse (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 10 Oct 1859, next 12 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (14)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 10 Oct 1859, next 12 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (9)

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

2) The Willow Copse (12)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 11 Oct 1859, next 13 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (15)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 11 Oct 1859, next 13 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (10)

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

2) The Willow Copse (13)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 12 Oct 1859, next 14 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (16)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 12 Oct 1859, next 14 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (11)

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

2) The Willow Copse (14)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 13 Oct 1859, next 15 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (17)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 13 Oct 1859, next 15 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (12)

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

2) The Willow Copse (15)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 14 Oct 1859, next 17 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (18)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 14 Oct 1859, next 17 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (13)

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

2) The Willow Copse (16)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 15 Oct 1859, next 18 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (19)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 15 Oct 1859, next 18 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (14)

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

2) The Willow Copse (17)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 17 Oct 1859, next 19 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (20)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 17 Oct 1859, next 19 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (15)

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

2) The Willow Copse (18)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 18 Oct 1859, next 20 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (21)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 18 Oct 1859, next 20 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (16)

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

2) The Willow Copse (19)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 19 Oct 1859, next 21 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (22)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 19 Oct 1859, next 21 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (17)

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

2) The Willow Copse (20)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 20 Oct 1859, next 22 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (23)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 20 Oct 1859, next 22 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (18)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 21 Oct 1859, next 24 Oct 1859

2) The Willow Copse (21)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 21 Oct 1859, next 24 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (24)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 21 Oct 1859, next 24 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (19)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 22 Oct 1859, next 25 Oct 1859

2) The Willow Copse (22)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 22 Oct 1859, next 25 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (25)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 22 Oct 1859, next 25 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (20)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 24 Oct 1859, next 26 Oct 1859

2) The Willow Copse (23)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 24 Oct 1859, next 26 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (26)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 24 Oct 1859, next 26 Oct 1859

1) Ici On Parle Francais (21)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 25 Oct 1859, next 3 Nov 1859

2) The Willow Copse (24)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 25 Oct 1859, next 27 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (27)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 25 Oct 1859, next 27 Oct 1859

1) A Row on the Premises (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, next 28 Oct 1859

Genre (farce) new farce

First Night Cast

Monsieur Greenville: Charles Selby; Tom Brown: David Fisher; Mr. Yellowby: Paul J. Bedford; Lucy (Greenville's niece): Miss Henrietta Simms; Charlotte (Greenville's wife): Mrs. [John] Billington; Katty (maid-of-all-work): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Monsieur Greenville: Charles    Selby Tom Brown: David Fisher Mr. Yellowby: Paul J. Bedford

Lucy: Miss Henrietta Simms Charlotte: Mrs. John Billington Katty: Miss Kate Kelly

2) The Willow Copse (25)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 26 Oct 1859, next 28 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (28)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 26 Oct 1859, next 28 Oct 1859

1) A Row on the Premises (2)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 27 Oct 1859, next 29 Oct 1859

2) The Willow Copse (26)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 27 Oct 1859, next 29 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (29)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 27 Oct 1859, next 29 Oct 1859

1) A Row on the Premises (3)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 28 Oct 1859, next 31 Oct 1859

2) The Willow Copse (27)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 28 Oct 1859, next 31 Oct 1859

3) Love and Hunger (30)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 28 Oct 1859, next 31 Oct 1859

1) The Willow Copse (28)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 29 Oct 1859, next 2 Nov 1859

2) A Row on the Premises (4)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 29 Oct 1859, next 1 Nov 1859

3) Love and Hunger (31)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 29 Oct 1859, next 1 Nov 1859

1) Good for Nothing (4)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 28 Sep 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (7)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 1 Oct 1859, next 4 Nov 1859

3) A Row on the Premises (5)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 31 Oct 1859, next 2 Nov 1859

4) Love and Hunger (32)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 31 Oct 1859, next 2 Nov 1859

1) The Willow Copse (29)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 31 Oct 1859, next 3 Nov 1859

2) A Row on the Premises (6)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 1 Nov 1859, next 3 Nov 1859

3) Love and Hunger (33)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 1 Nov 1859, next 22 Mar 1860

1) The Willow Copse (30)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 2 Nov 1859, next 4 Nov 1859

2) A Row on the Premises (7)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 2 Nov 1859, next 4 Nov 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (22)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 26 Oct 1859, next 5 Nov 1859

1) The Willow Copse (31)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 3 Nov 1859, next 5 Nov 1859

2) One Touch of Nature (8)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 1 Nov 1859, next 24 Dec 1859

3) A Row on the Premises (8)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 3 Nov 1859, next 5 Nov 1859

1) The Willow Copse (32)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 4 Nov 1859, next 7 Nov 1859

2) A Row on the Premises (9)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 4 Nov 1859, next 7 Nov 1859

3) Ici On Parle Francais (23)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 3 Nov 1859, next 27 Feb 1860

1) The Willow Copse (33)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 5 Nov 1859, next 8 Nov 1859

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: William Brough

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, next 8 Nov 1859

Genre (extravaganza) new piece of extravaganza

First Night Cast

Mr. Topsawyer (manager of the Theatre Royal Mudborough): J[ohn] L. Toole; Snuffles (prompter at T.R.M.): C. J. Smith; Sharp (musical conductor & leader of the orchestra): W[illiam] H. Eburne leading members of the company Miss Creechly: Miss Kate Kelly; Mr. Growler: Paul J. Bedford members--not leading ones--of the same Miss Nix: Miss Foote; Mr. Cipher: Howard Joe (call boy): Miss Stoker; Chowker: R[obert] Romer characters in the opera, as represened by at the Theatre Royal Mudborough Coreatino: "Miss Creechly"; Hoel: "Mr. Growler"; a reaper: "Miss Nix"; a hunter: "Mr. Cipher"; Dinorah: John L. Toole

Cast Comment Name of performer playing Dinorah cancelled by heavy printed line. Reviews make it clear it is John L. Toole; Characters in the opera are as follows: "Miss Creechly" = Miss Kate Kelly, "Mr. Growler" = Paul J. Bedford, "Miss Nix" = Miss Foote, "Mr. Cipher" = Howard

Reference Cast

Mr. Topsawyer: John L. Toole Snuffles: C. J. Smith Sharp: William H. Eburne Miss Creechly: Miss Kate Kelly Mr. Growler: Paul J. Bedford Miss Nix: Miss Foote Mr. Cipher: Howard

Joe: Miss Stoker Chowker: Robert Romer Coreatino: "Miss Creechly" Hoel: "Mr. Growler" a reaper: "Miss Nix" a hunter: "Mr. Cipher" Dinorah: John L. Toole

3) A Row on the Premises (10)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 5 Nov 1859, next 8 Nov 1859

1) The Willow Copse (34)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 7 Nov 1859, next 9 Nov 1859

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (2)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 7 Nov 1859, next 9 Nov 1859

3) A Row on the Premises (11)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 7 Nov 1859, next 9 Nov 1859

1) The Willow Copse (35)

Performances first 29 Sep 1859, previous 8 Nov 1859, next 29 Aug 1860

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (3)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 8 Nov 1859, next 10 Nov 1859

3) A Row on the Premises (12)

Performances first 27 Oct 1859, previous 8 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever. Originally announced for 9 November
AU: Watts Phillips, CHOR: William Smith, C. J. Smith
Au Comm "by the successful author of Joseph Chavigny, Poor Strollers" (bill)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, next 11 Nov 1859

Genre (drama) new and original drama; prol, 3 acts

First Night Cast

Count St. Valerie: [John] Billington; Abbe Latour: David Fisher artists and students Robert Landry: Benjamin N. Webster; Jacques Legrand: Stuart; Reboul: Paul J. Bedford; Michel: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Jean: [Frank] Moreland; Fouchez: Conran Toupet (perruquier and coiffeur, later Brutus Toupet, "the Terror of Kings"): J[ohn] L. Toole; Jocrisse (owner of the cabaret, "Les Troi Ecus"): C. J. Smith; Baptiste Duval: Page; Martinet (officer of gendarmes): Howard; Catherine Duval (later the Countess St. Valerie): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Cerisette: Miss Kate Kelly; citizens, gendarmes; Arthur St. Valerie (son of the Count St. Valerie): [John] Billington; Ferbras (blacksmith): Aldridge leaders of the insurrection Reggio: Le Barr; Tonquier: Conran; Merrone: Howard; Defrius: Johnson; Frisco: Craddock; Cheyenne: Jones; Frisetz: Hall; Dego: Power; Fritz: Thompson; Causse: Anderton; Colle: Swift; Ferrarro: George prisoners of the Bastille Moreau: Morris; Cornet: Carton; Gohur: Leigh; Lefebvre: Harris; Berthier: Powell Keralio (crier): R[obert] Romer; Rose (attendant on the Countess St. Valerie): Miss Laidlaw; Marie: Mrs. Stoker; sectionaires: Miss Aldridge, Miss Howard, Miss Le Barr, Miss Conran, Miss Page, Miss Morris, Miss Harris, Miss Jones, Miss Jenkins, Miss Johnstone, Miss Craddock, Miss Thompson, Miss Anderson, Miss Swift, Miss George, Stoker, Whitley, Taylor, Lee, Morris, Aldridge, Bennett, Wyatt, Clayton, Conran, [William] Mitchenson, Hamilton, Harrington, Jackson, Hayward

Reference Cast

Count St. Valerie: John    Billington Abbe Latour: David Fisher Robert Landry: Benjamin N.    Webster Jacques Legrand: Stuart Reboul: Paul J. Bedford Michel: William H. Eburne Jean: Harris Fouchez: Conran Toupet: John L. Toole Jocrisse: C. J. Smith Baptiste Duval: Page Martinet: Howard Catherine Duval: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Cerisette: Miss Kate Kelly Arthur St. Valerie: John    Billington Ferbras: Aldridge Reggio: Le Barr Tonquier: Conran Merrone: Howard Defrius: Johnson Frisco: Craddock Cheyenne: Jones Frisetz: Hall Dego: Power Fritz: Thompson Causse: Anderton Colle: Swift Ferrarro: George Moreau: Morris Cornet: Carton Gohur: Leigh

Lefebvre: Harris Berthier: Powell Keralio: Robert Romer Rose: Miss Laidlaw sectionaires:    Miss Aldridge    Miss Howard    Miss Le Barr    Miss Conran    Miss Page    Miss Morris    Miss Harris    Miss Jones    Miss Jenkins    Miss Johnstone    Miss Craddock    Miss Thompson    Miss Anderson    Miss Swift    Miss George    Stoker    Whitley    Taylor    Lee    Morris    Aldridge    Bennett    Wyatt    Clayton    Conran    William Mitchenson    Hamilton    Harrington    Jackson    Hayward

(dprol) glee "The Night Is Falling"; (dprol) song and chorus: "Gay Versailles"

(dI) "Revolutionary Dance with Novel Effect"

(dI) The taking of the Bastille

[Paris, 1771] prol, i the garden of the Cafe de la Belle Jardiniere, and view of Paris (Thompson); prol, ii cabaret of the "Trois Ecus" (Thompson); prol, iii house of Baptiste Duval; [the Bastille, 1789] I,i the taking of the Bastille (T. Pitt); I,ii ante-chamber in the Hotel St. Valerie; I,iii saloon in the Hotel St. Valerie (T. Pitt); I,iv street near the Palais Royal; I,v the Cafe Jocrisse in the Palais Royal (Thompson); [1794] II,i the exterior of the Conciergerie (T. Pitt); II,ii corridor of the prison (T. Pitt); II,iii Robert Landry's apartment in the Conciergerie (T. Pitt); III,i the Hotel de Ville with Notre Dame in the distance (T. Pitt); III,ii the guillotine and tree of liberty; III,iii interior of the Conciergerie; III,iv (grand final tableau) the Place de Greve

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (4)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 9 Nov 1859, next 11 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (2)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (5)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 10 Nov 1859, next 12 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (3)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (6)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 11 Nov 1859, next 14 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (4)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (7)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 12 Nov 1859, next 15 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (5)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (8)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 14 Nov 1859, next 16 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (6)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (9)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 15 Nov 1859, next 17 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (7)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (10)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 16 Nov 1859, next 18 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (8)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (11)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 17 Nov 1859, next 19 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (9)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (12)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 18 Nov 1859, next 21 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (10)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (13)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 19 Nov 1859, next 22 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (11)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (14)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 21 Nov 1859, next 23 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (12)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (15)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 22 Nov 1859, next 24 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (13)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (16)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 23 Nov 1859, next 25 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (14)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (17)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 24 Nov 1859, next 26 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (15)

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

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (18)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 25 Nov 1859, next 28 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (16)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 26 Nov 1859, next 29 Nov 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (19)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 26 Nov 1859, next 29 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (17)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 28 Nov 1859, next 30 Nov 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (20)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 28 Nov 1859, next 30 Nov 1859

1) The Dead Heart (18)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 29 Nov 1859, next 1 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (21)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 29 Nov 1859, next 1 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (19)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 30 Nov 1859, next 2 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (22)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 30 Nov 1859, next 2 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (20)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 1 Dec 1859, next 3 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (23)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 1 Dec 1859, next 3 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (21)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 2 Dec 1859, next 5 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (24)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 2 Dec 1859, next 5 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (22)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 3 Dec 1859, next 6 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (25)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 3 Dec 1859, next 6 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (23)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 5 Dec 1859, next 7 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (26)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 5 Dec 1859, next 7 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (24)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 6 Dec 1859, next 8 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (27)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 6 Dec 1859, next 8 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (25)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 7 Dec 1859, next 9 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (28)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 7 Dec 1859, next 9 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (26)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 8 Dec 1859, next 10 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (29)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 8 Dec 1859, next 10 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (27)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 9 Dec 1859, next 12 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (30)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 9 Dec 1859, next 12 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (28)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 10 Dec 1859, next 13 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (31)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 10 Dec 1859, next 13 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (29)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 12 Dec 1859, next 14 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (32)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 12 Dec 1859, next 14 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (30)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 13 Dec 1859, next 15 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (33)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 13 Dec 1859, next 15 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (31)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 14 Dec 1859, next 16 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (34)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 14 Dec 1859, next 16 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (32)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 15 Dec 1859, next 17 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (35)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 15 Dec 1859, next 17 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (33)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 16 Dec 1859, next 19 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (36)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 16 Dec 1859, next 19 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (34)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 17 Dec 1859, next 20 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (37)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 17 Dec 1859, next 20 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (35)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 19 Dec 1859, next 21 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (38)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 19 Dec 1859, next 21 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (36)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 20 Dec 1859, next 22 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (39)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 20 Dec 1859, next 22 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (37)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 21 Dec 1859, next 23 Dec 1859

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (40)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 21 Dec 1859, next 23 Dec 1859

1) The Dead Heart (38)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 22 Dec 1859, next 16 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (10 Nov 1859)

BUT Jean: Frank Moreland ADDS Marie: Mrs. Stoker

2) Dinorah Under Difficulties (41)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 22 Dec 1859, next 24 Dec 1859

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (1)

Title Comment based on Dickens' tale
AU: Edward Stirling

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, next 26 Dec 1859

Genre (drama) drama of peculiar and novel construction; 3 staves, or acts

First Night Cast

Ebenezer Scrooge (money lender, a Christian hater--a name only good upon 'Change'): Charles Selby; Mister Bob Cratchit ( a poor clerk with 15 shillings a week and six children): J[ohn] L. Toole; Nephew Fred: [John] Billington; Ghost of Old Jacob Marley (dead as a door nail): Stuart; Mr. Fezziwig (London trader "one vast substantial smile"--oily, rich and jovial): C. J. Smith; Dr. Dilworth (a pedagogue): R[obert] Romer; Master Scrooge (a schoolboy): Master Page fellow apprentices Young Scrooge: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Dick Wilkins: Howard The Dirty Little Boy from over the way: Master Lupino; fiddler: Buckle; Bella Morton (Scrooge's first, his only love, save gold): Mrs. [John] Billington; Little Fan (Scrooge's sister): Miss Morris; Mrs. Fezziwig (beaming and loveable): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; The Ghost of Christmas Past ("it was a strange figure--like a child"): Miss Kate Kelly; Master Tom Cratchit: Master Craddock; Master Peter Cratchit: Miss Stoker; Tiny Tim ("alas poor Tiny Tim--he bore a little crutch and had his limbs supported by an iron frame"): Miss Hamilton Vision of Doom Ignorance: Master Power; Want: Master Jones mariners: "Dry", "Sims"; Old Joe (receiver of stolen goods--"a grey-haired rascal nearly seventy years of age"): R[obert] Romer worldly friends of old Scrooge Mr. Topper: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Mr. Floss: Aldridge Mr. Blink (an undertaker's man): Powell; visitors, guests: [Unlisted]; Mrs. Bob Cratchit (wife to Mr. Bob, "dressed out but poorly in a twice turned gown, but brave in ribbons"): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Martha Cratchit: Miss Hayman; Belinda Cratchit: Miss Craddock; Sally Cratchit: Miss Taylor; Mrs. Fred: Miss Laidlaw; Ghost of Christmas Present: Paul J. Bedford; Mrs. Dibler (laundress): Mrs. Stoker; Sally (nurse): Miss Aldridge; Spirit of the Future (a solemn phantom, dressed and hooded, coming like the mist along the ground): Johnson; Ali Baba: Master Morris; Valentine: Miss Wright; Orson: Master Charles; Robinson Crusoe: Master Haines; Friday: Master Johnson; the parrot: "Master Bird"

Reference Cast

Ebenezer Scrooge: Charles Selby Mister Bob Cratchit: John L.    Toole Nephew Fred: John Billington Ghost of Old Jacob Marley:    Stuart Mr. Fezziwig: C. J. Smith Dr. Dilworth: Robert Romer Master Scrooge: Master Page Young Scrooge: William H.    Eburne Dick Wilkins: Howard The Dirty Little Boy from over    the way: Master Lupino fiddler: Buckle Bella Morton: Mrs. John    Billington Little Fan: Miss Morris Mrs. Fezziwig: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley The Ghost of Christmas Past:    Miss Kate Kelly Master Tom Cratchit: Master    Craddock Master Peter Cratchit: Miss    Stoker Tiny Tim: Miss Hamilton

Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:    "Dry"    "Sims" Old Joe: Robert Romer Mr. Topper: William H. Eburne Mr. Floss: Aldridge Mr. Blink: Powell visitors, guests: Unlisted Mrs. Bob Cratchit: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Martha Cratchit: Miss Hayman Belinda Cratchit: Miss Craddock Sally Cratchit: Miss Taylor Mrs. Fred: Miss Laidlaw Ghost of Christmas Present: Paul    J. Bedford Mrs. Dibler: Mrs. Stoker Sally: Miss Aldridge Spirit of the Future: Johnson Ali Baba: Master Morris Valentine: Miss Wright Orson: Master Charles Robinson Crusoe: Master Haines Friday: Master Johnson the parrot: "Master Bird"

(dII) air: "He Was a Jolly Giant"; (dIII) air: "Remember Thou Me"

(dI) "Old English Cushion Dance"

(dIII) Nephew Fred's game of "Hide the Slipper"; (dIII) general invitation to everybody and Tiny Tim's blessing on us all

I,i chamber of Scrooge the miser; I,ii Fezziwig's ball; II,i Scrooge's chamber; II,ii the throne of plenty, health, and comfort; II,iii Clare Market by gaslight; II,iv Bob Cratchit's, Camden Town; II,v Christmas dinner; II,vi the lighthouse and open sea; III,i the Royal Exchange; III,ii a marine store shop; III,iii the desolate churchyard; III,iv the miser's grave; III,v Scrooge's home--the carol

bill contains extensive plot summary

2) One Touch of Nature (9)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 4 Nov 1859, next 13 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (42)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 23 Dec 1859, next 20 Feb 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (2)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 24 Dec 1859, next 27 Dec 1859

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "founded on the legend of Lurline" (bill)
AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, next 27 Dec 1859

Genre (extravaganza) grand spectacular extravaganza

First Night Cast

Sir Rupert the Reckless (very hard up young German): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Rupert's seneschal (still harder up): J[ohn] L. Toole individuals with the strongest objection to manual labour, but who gladly turn their hands to anything--not belonging to them Wilfred: Howard; Albert: C. J. Smith; Rinaldo: Powell Baron Witz (empty headed person): Paul J. Bedford; Count Calimanco (happy at first, but eventually a good deal cut up): William H. Eburne; family herald: R[obert] Romer; The River Monster ("neither flesh, fowl, nor good red herring"): Le Barr; Lurline (the Naiad Queen--a sweet young person, and a sad victim of misplaced confidence): Miss Eliza Webb; Wavelet (her Naiad-in-waiting, eventually a Naiad-de-camp): Miss Laidlaw; Lady Una (Baron Witz's daughter, a great prize in the German lottery): Miss Kate Kelly; Ripple (another naiad): Miss Foote; guards, retainers, mermen, and mob in general: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment Miss Eliza Webb 1st time here, fr TR Edinburgh

Reference Cast

Sir Rupert the Reckless: Mrs.    Alfred Mellon Rupert's seneschal: John L.    Toole Wilfred: Howard Albert: C. J. Smith Rinaldo: Powell Baron Witz: Paul J. Bedford Count Calimanco: William H.

Eburne family herald: Robert Romer The River Monster: Le Barr Lurline: Miss Eliza Webb Wavelet: Miss Laidlaw Lady Una: Miss Kate Kelly Ripple: Miss Foote guards, retainers, mermen, and    mob in general: Unlisted

1. Rupert's dining hall; 2. the Lurleyburg; 3. beneath the Rhine; 4. hall in the Baron's castle; 5. Lurline's boudoir; 6. hall over again; 7. calm Crystal Palace in the Home of Tranquil Waters

extensive plot summary in bill

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (3)

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

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (2)

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

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (4)

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

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 27 Dec 1859, next 29 Dec 1859

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (5)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 28 Dec 1859, next 30 Dec 1859

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 28 Dec 1859, next 30 Dec 1859

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (6)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 29 Dec 1859, next 31 Dec 1859

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 29 Dec 1859, next 31 Dec 1859

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (7)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 30 Dec 1859, next 2 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 30 Dec 1859, next 2 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (8)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 31 Dec 1859, next 3 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 31 Dec 1859, next 3 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (9)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 2 Jan 1860, next 4 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 2 Jan 1860, next 4 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (10)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 3 Jan 1860, next 5 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 3 Jan 1860, next 5 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (11)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 4 Jan 1860, next 6 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 4 Jan 1860, next 6 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (12)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 5 Jan 1860, next 7 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 5 Jan 1860, next 7 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (13)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 6 Jan 1860, next 9 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 6 Jan 1860, next 9 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (14)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 7 Jan 1860, next 10 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 7 Jan 1860, next 10 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (15)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 9 Jan 1860, next 11 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 9 Jan 1860, next 11 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (16)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 10 Jan 1860, next 12 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 10 Jan 1860, next 12 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (17)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 11 Jan 1860, next 13 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 11 Jan 1860, next 13 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (18)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 12 Jan 1860, next 14 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 12 Jan 1860, next 14 Jan 1860

1) A Christmas Carol; or, Past, Present, and Future (19)

Performances first 24 Dec 1859, previous 13 Jan 1860

Cast as reference cast (24 Dec 1859)

OMITS Ignorance: Master Power Want: Master Jones mariners:   "Dry"   "Sims"

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 13 Jan 1860, next 16 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (39)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 23 Dec 1859, next 17 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 14 Jan 1860, next 17 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (40)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 16 Jan 1860, next 19 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 16 Jan 1860, next 19 Jan 1860

DARK: Command Performance at Windsor Castle

1) The Dead Heart (41)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 17 Jan 1860, next 20 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 17 Jan 1860, next 20 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (42)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 19 Jan 1860, next 21 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 19 Jan 1860, next 21 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (43)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 20 Jan 1860, next 23 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 20 Jan 1860, next 23 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (44)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 21 Jan 1860, next 24 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 21 Jan 1860, next 24 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (45)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 23 Jan 1860, next 25 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 23 Jan 1860, next 25 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (46)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 24 Jan 1860, next 26 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 24 Jan 1860, next 26 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (47)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 25 Jan 1860, next 27 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 25 Jan 1860, next 27 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (48)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 26 Jan 1860, next 28 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 26 Jan 1860, next 28 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (49)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 27 Jan 1860, next 30 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (29)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 27 Jan 1860, next 30 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (50)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 28 Jan 1860, next 31 Jan 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (30)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 28 Jan 1860, next 31 Jan 1860

1) The Dead Heart (51)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 30 Jan 1860, next 1 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (31)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 30 Jan 1860, next 1 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (52)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 31 Jan 1860, next 2 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (32)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 31 Jan 1860, next 2 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (53)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 1 Feb 1860, next 3 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (33)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 1 Feb 1860, next 3 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (54)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 2 Feb 1860, next 4 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (34)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 2 Feb 1860, next 4 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (55)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 3 Feb 1860, next 6 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (35)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 3 Feb 1860, next 6 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (56)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 4 Feb 1860, next 7 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (36)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 4 Feb 1860, next 7 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (57)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 6 Feb 1860, next 8 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (37)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 6 Feb 1860, next 8 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (58)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 7 Feb 1860, next 9 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (38)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 7 Feb 1860, next 9 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (59)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 8 Feb 1860, next 10 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (39)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 8 Feb 1860, next 10 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (60)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 9 Feb 1860, next 11 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (40)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 9 Feb 1860, next 11 Feb 1860

1) The Dead Heart (61)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 10 Feb 1860, next 23 Feb 1860

2) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (41)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 10 Feb 1860, next 13 Feb 1860

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

AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, next 14 Feb 1860

Genre (comedy) popular comedy

First Night Cast

General Witherington, K.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, K.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 Lady Helen Chetwynd's boudoir

2) One Touch of Nature (10)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 24 Dec 1859, next 14 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (42)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 11 Feb 1860, next 14 Feb 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 13 Feb 1860, next 15 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (11)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 13 Feb 1860, next 15 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (43)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 13 Feb 1860, next 15 Feb 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 14 Feb 1860, next 16 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (12)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 14 Feb 1860, next 16 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (44)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 14 Feb 1860, next 16 Feb 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 15 Feb 1860, next 17 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (13)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 15 Feb 1860, next 17 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (45)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 15 Feb 1860, next 17 Feb 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 16 Feb 1860, next 18 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (14)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 16 Feb 1860, next 18 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (46)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 16 Feb 1860, next 18 Feb 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 17 Feb 1860, next 30 Mar 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (15)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 17 Feb 1860, next 20 Feb 1860

3) The Nymph of the Lurleyberg; or, The Knight and the Naiads (47)

Performances first 26 Dec 1859, previous 17 Feb 1860

1) Still Waters Run Deep (1)

AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, next 21 Feb 1860

Genre (comedy) popular comedy

First Night Cast

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

Reference Cast

Mr. Potter: Charles Selby Captain Hawksley: John    Billington John Mildmay: Alfred S. Wigan Dumbilk: William H. Eburne Langford: Howard Markham: Aldridge

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

2) One Touch of Nature (16)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 18 Feb 1860, next 21 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (43)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 24 Dec 1859, next 21 Feb 1860

1) Still Waters Run Deep (2)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 20 Feb 1860, next 24 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (17)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 20 Feb 1860, next 24 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (44)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 20 Feb 1860, next 24 Feb 1860

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) The Bengal Tiger (1)

AU: [Charles Dance]

Performances first 23 Feb 1860, next 22 Mar 1860

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

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

Reference Cast

Sir Paul Pagoda: Alfred S.    Wigan Edward Henderson: John    Billington Arthur Onslow: Howard David: John L. Toole Miss Yellowleaf: Mrs. Alfred S.

Wigan Charlotte Henderson: Miss    Laidlaw Sir Paul's attendants:    Miss Foote    Miss Aldridge

2) The Dead Heart (62)

Title Comment "By desire" (bill)
Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 11 Feb 1860, next 9 Apr 1860

1) Still Waters Run Deep (3)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 21 Feb 1860, next 25 Feb 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (18)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 21 Feb 1860, next 25 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (45)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 21 Feb 1860, next 25 Feb 1860

1) Still Waters Run Deep (4)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 24 Feb 1860, next 27 Mar 1860

2) One Touch of Nature (19)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 24 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (46)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 24 Feb 1860, next 27 Feb 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (24)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 5 Nov 1859, next 28 Feb 1860

2) Paper Wings (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Watts Phillips]
Au Comm "by the author of Joseph Chavigny, Poor Strollers" (bill)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, next 28 Feb 1860

Genre (comedy) new and original comedy

First Night Cast

Sir Arthur Plynlimmon (aged 40): Alfred S. Wigan; Mr. Jonathan Garroway: David Fisher directors of the Great Maelstrom Bank Sir Peter Pantile: Paul J. Bedford; Colonel Wylie: Howard; Mr. Alderman Fungus: R[obert] Romer stock brokers Transfer: Stuart; Coupon: W[illiam] H. Eburne Scrip (Transfer's clerk): A. Powell; Owen Percival (secretary to Garroway): [John] Billington; William Kite, Esq. (of Falcon Hall, better known as Mr. Accomodation Bill): J[ohn] L. Toole; Flimsey: Charles Selby; Mr. Hammer (an auctioneer): C. J. Smith; Jones (pot boy): Miss Stoker; servant: Page; electric telegraph boys: Miss Foote, Miss Hayman; stock brokers: Morris, Conran, Le Barr; Mrs. Chicane (widow, aged 35): Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Blanche Plynlimmon (aged eighteen): Miss Henrietta Simms; Madame Kalydore (artiste de la toilette): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Tawdry (Mrs. Chicane's maid): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Sir Arthur Plynlimmon: Alfred S.    Wigan Mr. Jonathan Garroway: David    Fisher Sir Peter Pantile: Paul J.    Bedford Colonel Wylie: Howard Mr. Alderman Fungus: Robert    Romer Transfer: Stuart Coupon: William H. Eburne Scrip: A. Powell Owen Percival: John Billington William Kite, Esq.: John L.    Toole Flimsey: Charles Selby Mr. Hammer: C. J. Smith

Jones: Miss Stoker servant: Page electric telegraph boys:    Miss Foote    Miss Hayman stock brokers:    Morris    Conran    Le Barr Mrs. Chicane: Mrs. Alfred S.    Wigan Blanche Plynlimmon: Miss    Henrietta Simms Madame Kalydore: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Tawdry: Miss Kate Kelly

[time: the age we live in] I drawing room in the house of Mr. Jonathan Garroway; II,i offices in Capel Street; II,ii drawing room as before; III saloon in the house of Sir Arthur Plynlimmon a lapse of twelve months is supposed to occur between the acts

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (47)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 25 Feb 1860, next 28 Feb 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (25)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 27 Feb 1860, next 29 Feb 1860

2) Paper Wings (2)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 27 Feb 1860, next 29 Feb 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (48)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 27 Feb 1860, next 29 Feb 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (26)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 28 Feb 1860, next 1 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (3)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 28 Feb 1860, next 1 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (49)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 28 Feb 1860, next 1 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (27)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 29 Feb 1860, next 2 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (4)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 29 Feb 1860, next 2 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (50)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 29 Feb 1860, next 2 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (28)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 1 Mar 1860, next 3 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (5)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 1 Mar 1860, next 3 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (51)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 1 Mar 1860, next 3 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (29)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 2 Mar 1860, next 5 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (6)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 2 Mar 1860, next 5 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (52)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 2 Mar 1860, next 5 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (30)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 3 Mar 1860, next 6 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (7)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 3 Mar 1860, next 6 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (53)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 3 Mar 1860, next 6 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (31)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 5 Mar 1860, next 7 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (8)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 5 Mar 1860, next 7 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (54)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 5 Mar 1860, next 7 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (32)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 6 Mar 1860, next 8 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (9)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 6 Mar 1860, next 8 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (55)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 6 Mar 1860, next 8 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (33)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 7 Mar 1860, next 9 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (10)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 7 Mar 1860, next 9 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (56)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 7 Mar 1860, next 9 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (34)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 8 Mar 1860, next 10 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (11)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 8 Mar 1860, next 10 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (57)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 8 Mar 1860, next 10 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (35)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 9 Mar 1860, next 12 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (12)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 9 Mar 1860, next 12 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (58)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 9 Mar 1860, next 12 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (36)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 10 Mar 1860, next 13 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (13)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 10 Mar 1860, next 13 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (59)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 10 Mar 1860, next 13 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (37)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 12 Mar 1860, next 14 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (14)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 12 Mar 1860, next 14 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (60)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 12 Mar 1860, next 14 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (38)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 13 Mar 1860, next 15 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (15)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 13 Mar 1860, next 15 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (61)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 13 Mar 1860, next 15 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (39)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 14 Mar 1860, next 16 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (16)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 14 Mar 1860, next 16 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (62)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 14 Mar 1860, next 16 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (40)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 15 Mar 1860, next 17 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (17)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 15 Mar 1860, next 17 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (63)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 15 Mar 1860, next 17 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (41)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 16 Mar 1860, next 19 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (18)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 16 Mar 1860, next 19 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (64)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 16 Mar 1860, next 19 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (42)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 17 Mar 1860, next 20 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (19)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 17 Mar 1860, next 20 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (65)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 17 Mar 1860, next 20 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (43)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 19 Mar 1860, next 21 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (20)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 19 Mar 1860, next 21 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (66)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 19 Mar 1860, next 21 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (44)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 20 Mar 1860, next 23 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (21)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 20 Mar 1860, next 26 Mar 1860

3) Dinorah Under Difficulties (67)

Performances first 7 Nov 1859, previous 20 Mar 1860, next 18 Jun 1860

1) The Jealous Wife (1)

Title Comment First piece "by desire." "Compressed into 3 acts" (bill)
AU: George Colman, David Garrick
Au Comm "Colman and Garrick's The Jealous Wife" (bill)

Performances first 22 Mar 1860, next 23 Mar 1860

Genre (comedy) comedy; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Oakly: Alfred S. Wigan; Major Oakly: Stuart; Charles Oakly: [John] Billington; Russell: Charles Selby; Sir Harry Beagle: J[ohn] L. Toole; Lord Trinket: David Fisher; John: Aldridge; Robert: Howard; Mrs. Oakly: Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Lady Freelove: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Harriet: Mrs. [John] Billington; Toilet: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Oakly: Alfred S. Wigan Major Oakly: Stuart Charles Oakly: John Billington Russell: Charles Selby Sir Harry Beagle: John L. Toole Lord Trinket: David Fisher John: Aldridge

Robert: Howard Mrs. Oakly: Mrs. Alfred S.    Wigan Lady Freelove: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Harriet: Mrs. John Billington Toilet: Miss Laidlaw

2) The Bengal Tiger (2)

Performances first 23 Feb 1860, previous 23 Feb 1860, next 26 Mar 1860

3) Love and Hunger (34)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 2 Nov 1859, next 23 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (45)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 21 Mar 1860, next 24 Mar 1860

2) The Jealous Wife (2)

Performances first 22 Mar 1860, previous 22 Mar 1860, next 24 Mar 1860

3) Love and Hunger (35)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 22 Mar 1860, next 24 Mar 1860

1) Ici On Parle Francais (46)

Performances first 3 Oct 1859, previous 23 Mar 1860

2) The Jealous Wife (3)

Performances first 22 Mar 1860, previous 23 Mar 1860

3) Love and Hunger (36)

Performances first 26 Sep 1859, previous 23 Mar 1860

1) The Star of the Street (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, next 27 Mar 1860

Genre (farce) original farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Septimus Swatchel (proprietor of Punch and Judy theatre): J[ohn] L. Toole; Swizel (solo player on the big drum): C. J. Smith; Mr. Frank Finch (in love with Julia): [John] Billington; Mr. Jabez Feltham (retired solicitor): C[harles] Selby; Mrs. Swatchel (better half of the proprietor): Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Julia Feltham: Miss Laidlaw; Mrs. Rummer (landlady of the "Blue Lion"): Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley

Reference Cast

Mr. Septimus Swatchel: John L.    Toole Swizel: C. J. Smith Mr. Frank Finch: John    Billington Mr. Jabez Feltham: Charles

Selby Mrs. Swatchel: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Julia Feltham: Miss Laidlaw Mrs. Rummer: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley

2) Paper Wings (22)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 21 Mar 1860, next 28 Mar 1860

3) The Bengal Tiger (3)

Performances first 23 Feb 1860, previous 22 Mar 1860, next 27 Mar 1860

1) The Star of the Street (2)

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, previous 26 Mar 1860, next 28 Mar 1860

2) Still Waters Run Deep (5)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 25 Feb 1860, next 29 Mar 1860

3) The Bengal Tiger (4)

Performances first 23 Feb 1860, previous 26 Mar 1860

1) The Star of the Street (3)

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, previous 27 Mar 1860, next 29 Mar 1860

2) Paper Wings (23)

Performances first 27 Feb 1860, previous 26 Mar 1860

3) A Model of a Wife (1)

AU: Alfred S. Wigan

Performances first 28 Mar 1860, next 29 Mar 1860

Genre (farce) revived farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Stump (painter and teacher of drawing): Charles Selby; Tom (his man): J[ohn] L. Toole; Pugmalion Bonnefoi: Alfred S. Wigan; Mrs. Stump: Mrs. [John] Billington; Clara: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Stump: Charles Selby Tom: John L. Toole Pugmalion Bonnefoi: Alfred S.    Wigan

Mrs. Stump: Mrs. John    Billington Clara: Miss Laidlaw

1) The Star of the Street (4)

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, previous 28 Mar 1860, next 30 Mar 1860

2) Still Waters Run Deep (6)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 27 Mar 1860, next 31 Mar 1860

3) A Model of a Wife (2)

Performances first 28 Mar 1860, previous 28 Mar 1860, next 30 Mar 1860

1) The Star of the Street (5)

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, previous 29 Mar 1860, next 31 Mar 1860

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

Performances first 13 Feb 1860, previous 18 Feb 1860

3) A Model of a Wife (3)

Performances first 28 Mar 1860, previous 29 Mar 1860, next 31 Mar 1860

1) The Star of the Street (6)

Performances first 26 Mar 1860, previous 30 Mar 1860

2) Still Waters Run Deep (7)

Performances first 20 Feb 1860, previous 29 Mar 1860

3) A Model of a Wife (4)

Performances first 28 Mar 1860, previous 30 Mar 1860, next 7 Jun 1860

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Passion Week

DARK: Good Friday

DARK: Passion Week

1) The Dead Heart (63)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 23 Feb 1860, next 10 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (1)

Title Comment 1st time here; "based on the popular nursery tale by the Countess D'Alnoisi" (bill)
AU: James R. Planche

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, next 10 Apr 1860

Genre (extravaganza) original grand musical extravaganza; 1 act

First Night Cast

King Lachrymoso (author of "Rejected Addresses" to the Fair One with the Golden Locks): J[ohn] L. Toole; Count Pleniposo (Minister of State & Ambassador very extraordinary from King Lachrymoso to the Fair One with the Golden Locks): Paul J. Bedford; Viscount Verisoso (Grand Chamberlain): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Graceful (the King's minstrel and favorite): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; officers of the guard: Powell, Harris; pages: Miss Wright, Miss Bennett, Miss Clayton, Miss Mitchenson; courtiers: Page, Aldridge, Le Barr, Howard, Conran, Morris; a carp (an odd fish, completely out of water): Miss Laidlaw; a crow (an old acquaintance): Miss Stoker; an owl (an illustrious foreigner): R[obert] Romer; Queen Lucidora (surnamed the Fair One with the Golden Locks): Miss Emily Thorne (fr Theatres Royal, Manchester, Bath, and Bristol, 1st app here); Mantelina (Mistress of the Robes): Miss Aldridge; Papillotina (First Lady's Maid in Waiting): Miss [Kate] Kelly maids in waiting Crinolina: Miss Foote; Chausetta: Miss Lee; Bijoutina: Miss Smith; Corronella: Miss Hayman; Tambourina: Miss Jackson; Guitaretta: Miss Morris pages to the Queen: Master Tyler, Master Thompson; fairies: Miss Lee, Miss Foote, Miss Hayman

Reference Cast

King Lachrymoso: John L. Toole Count Pleniposo: Paul J.    Bedford Viscount Verisoso: William H.    Eburne Graceful: Mrs. Alfred Mellon officers of the guard:    Powell    Harris pages:    Miss Wright    Miss Bennett    Miss Clayton    Miss Mitchenson courtiers:    Page    Aldridge    Le Barr    Howard    Conran    Morris

a carp: Miss Laidlaw a crow: Miss Stoker an owl: Robert Romer Queen Lucidora: Miss Emily    Thorne Mantelina: Miss Aldridge Papillotina: Miss Kate Kelly Crinolina: Miss Foote Chausetta: Miss Lee Bijoutina: Miss Smith Corronella: Miss Hayman Tambourina: Miss Jackson Guitaretta: Miss Morris pages to the Queen:    Master Tyler    Master Thompson fairies:    Miss Lee    Miss Foote    Miss Hayman

"Gallfron, a gig-antic giant, standing nearly twelve feet in his shoes": /"Mr. X-Tensive"

1. palace of King Lachrymoso; 2. the meadows; 3. court of Queen Lucidora; 4. a rum-antic glen; 5. the King's palace; 6. corridor in the King's palace; 7. the fairies' home in the Hall of Revolving Pillars

1) The Dead Heart (64)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 9 Apr 1860, next 11 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (2)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 9 Apr 1860, next 11 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (65)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 10 Apr 1860, next 12 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (3)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 10 Apr 1860, next 12 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (66)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 11 Apr 1860, next 13 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (4)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 11 Apr 1860, next 13 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (67)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 12 Apr 1860, next 14 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (5)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 12 Apr 1860, next 14 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (68)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 13 Apr 1860, next 16 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (6)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 13 Apr 1860, next 16 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (69)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 14 Apr 1860, next 17 Apr 1860

cast truncated in source

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (7)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 14 Apr 1860, next 17 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (70)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 16 Apr 1860, next 18 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (8)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 16 Apr 1860, next 18 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (71)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 17 Apr 1860, next 19 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (9)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 17 Apr 1860, next 19 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (72)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 18 Apr 1860, next 20 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (10)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 18 Apr 1860, next 20 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (73)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 19 Apr 1860, next 21 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (11)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 19 Apr 1860, next 21 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (74)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 20 Apr 1860, next 23 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (12)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 20 Apr 1860, next 23 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (75)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 21 Apr 1860, next 24 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (13)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 21 Apr 1860, next 24 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (76)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 23 Apr 1860, next 25 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (14)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 23 Apr 1860, next 25 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (77)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 24 Apr 1860, next 26 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (15)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 24 Apr 1860, next 26 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (78)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 25 Apr 1860, next 27 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (16)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 25 Apr 1860, next 27 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (79)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 26 Apr 1860, next 28 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (17)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 26 Apr 1860, next 28 Apr 1860

1) The Dead Heart (80)

Performances first 10 Nov 1859, previous 27 Apr 1860

2) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (18)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 27 Apr 1860, next 30 Apr 1860

1) To Parents and Guardians (1)

AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, next 1 May 1860

Genre (drama) popular drama

First Night Cast

Mr. Swish (Master of Jubilee House, select academy for young gentlemen): Charles Selby; Monsieur Tourbillon (resident Parisian usher): Leigh Murray pupils at Jubilee House Academy Master Robert Nettles: Miss Kate Kelly (1st time in role); Master William Waddilove: J[ohn] L. Toole (1st time in role); Master Skraggs: Miss Hayman; Master Skutler: Miss Foote; Master Brown: Miss Wright; Master Thornton: Miss Bennett; Master Neville: Miss Conran; Master Howell: Miss Stoker; Master Thompson: Miss Clayton; Master Sinclair: Miss Aldridge; Master Norton: Miss Jackson Mubbles: R[obert] Romer; Doggett: Aldridge; Virginia: Miss Henrietta Simms (1st time in role); Lady Nettles: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Mary Swish: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Mr. Swish: Charles Selby Monsieur Tourbillon: Leigh    Murray Master Robert Nettles: Miss Kate    Kelly Master William Waddilove: John    L. Toole Master Skraggs: Miss Hayman Master Skutler: Miss Foote Master Brown: Miss Wright Master Thornton: Miss Bennett

Master Neville: Miss Conran Master Howell: Miss Stoker Master Thompson: Miss Clayton Master Sinclair: Miss Aldridge Master Norton: Miss Jackson Mubbles: Robert Romer Doggett: Aldridge Virginia: Miss Henrietta Simms Lady Nettles: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Mary Swish: Miss Laidlaw

2) Our Female American Cousin (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Charles Gayler
Au Comm Nicoll attributes piece to "C. Galen"

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, next 1 May 1860

Genre (comedy) greatly successful American original comic drama

First Night Cast

Sir William Appleby: Stuart; Mr. Fitzclarence Fitzherbert: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Gerald Appleby: [John] Billington; Sir Charles Gordon: Howard; Mr. Peter Neff (attorney): Charles Selby; Captain Granville: J. G. Warde (fr TR Sadler's Wells, 1st app here); Penn: Miss Stoker; servant: Page; Lady Appleby: Mrs. [William S.] Chatterley; Clara Appleby: Miss Kate Kelly; Emily Appleby: Miss Laidlaw; Lady Blanche: Mrs. [John] Billington; Lady Mixington: Mrs. Stoker; Pamelia (from Yankee Land): Miss Julia Daly

Reference Cast

Sir William Appleby: Stuart Mr. Fitzclarence Fitzherbert:    William H. Eburne Gerald Appleby: John Billington Sir Charles Gordon: Howard Mr. Peter Neff: Charles Selby Captain Granville: J. G. Warde Penn: Miss Stoker servant: Page

Lady Appleby: Mrs. William S.    Chatterley Clara Appleby: Miss Kate Kelly Emily Appleby: Miss Laidlaw Lady Blanche: Mrs. John    Billington Lady Mixington: Mrs. Stoker Pamelia: Miss Julia Daly

"Come to Me in Cherry Time" [E[dward] Mollenhauer (comp); George F. Morris (words)], Miss Julia Daly; "Johnny was a Shoemaker", Miss Julia Daly

"The American Cousin Polka"

the fete champetre

I Sir William Appleby's mansion; II,i drawing room at Fairlow Hall; II,ii Lady Mixington's park; III corridor in Fairlow Hall

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (19)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 28 Apr 1860, next 1 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

General Non-Title Information

"new Volunteer Quick March" performed by the orchestra previous to the comic drama

1) To Parents and Guardians (2)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 30 Apr 1860, next 2 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (2)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 30 Apr 1860, next 2 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (20)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 30 Apr 1860, next 2 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (3)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 1 May 1860, next 3 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (3)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 1 May 1860, next 3 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (21)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 1 May 1860, next 3 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (4)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 2 May 1860, next 4 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (4)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 2 May 1860, next 4 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (22)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 2 May 1860, next 4 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (5)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 3 May 1860, next 5 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (5)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 3 May 1860, next 5 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (23)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 3 May 1860, next 5 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (6)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 4 May 1860, next 7 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (6)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 4 May 1860, next 7 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (24)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 4 May 1860, next 7 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (7)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 5 May 1860, next 8 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (7)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 5 May 1860, next 8 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (25)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 5 May 1860, next 8 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (8)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 7 May 1860, next 9 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (8)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 7 May 1860, next 9 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (26)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 7 May 1860, next 9 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (9)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 8 May 1860, next 10 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (9)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 8 May 1860, next 10 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (27)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 8 May 1860, next 10 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (10)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 9 May 1860, next 11 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (10)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 9 May 1860, next 11 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (28)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 9 May 1860, next 11 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (11)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 10 May 1860, next 12 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (11)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 10 May 1860, next 12 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (29)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 10 May 1860, next 12 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) To Parents and Guardians (12)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 11 May 1860, next 19 Jun 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (12)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 11 May 1860, next 14 May 1860

3) The Fair One with the Golden Locks (30)

Performances first 9 Apr 1860, previous 11 May 1860

Cast as reference cast (9 Apr 1860)

BUT Graceful: Miss Kate Kelly Papillotina: Mrs. John   Billington

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [John Oxenford]

Performances first 14 May 1860, next 15 May 1860

Genre (drama) new serio-comic drama

First Night Cast

Sir Geoffrey Blaze: J. G. Warde; Wormley: Stuart; Mr. Selwyn: [John] Billington; Simon Sharp (city cobbler): Alfred S. Wigan; Hank (apprentice): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Portly: C. J. Smith; Trust: R[obert] Romer; Searpley: Page; Poynter: Aldridge; Littlegood (hunchback): Cox; officers: Howard, Le Barr; Lady Walford: Mrs. Alfred S. Wigan; Kitty: Miss Henrietta Simms

Reference Cast

Sir Geoffrey Blaze: J. G. Warde Wormley: Stuart Mr. Selwyn: John Billington Simon Sharp: Alfred S. Wigan Hank: John L. Toole Mr. Portly: C. J. Smith Trust: Robert Romer Searpley: Page

Poynter: Aldridge Littlegood: Cox officers:    Howard    Le Barr Lady Walford: Mrs. Alfred S.    Wigan Kitty: Miss Henrietta Simms

[1720] I,i Garraway's Coffee House and shop of Simon Sharp; I,ii (tableau) realization of Ward's celebrated picture of the South-Sea Bubble; II interior of Simon Sharp's house; III,i St. James's Park; III,ii Simon Sharp's house as before

2) Our Female American Cousin (13)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 12 May 1860, next 15 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (2)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 14 May 1860, next 16 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (14)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 14 May 1860, next 16 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (3)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 15 May 1860, next 17 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (15)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 15 May 1860, next 17 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (4)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 16 May 1860, next 18 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (16)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 16 May 1860, next 18 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (5)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 17 May 1860, next 19 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (17)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 17 May 1860, next 19 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (6)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 18 May 1860, next 21 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (18)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 18 May 1860, next 21 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (7)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 19 May 1860, next 22 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (19)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 19 May 1860, next 22 May 1860

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (1)

AU: [John Hollingshead]

Performances first 21 May 1860, next 22 May 1860

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Tom Cranky (working man): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Erasmus Maresnest (literary enthusiast): Charles Selby; Edmund Earlybird (a lover): [John] Billington; Alonso Lexicon (editor of the Rosewater Annual): W[illiam] H. Eburne; 1st photographic artist: J. G. Warde; 2d photographic artist: Howard; 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 Alonso Lexicon: William H.    Eburne 1st photographic artist: J. G.    Warde

2d photographic artist: Howard 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

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (8)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 21 May 1860, next 23 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (20)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 21 May 1860, next 23 May 1860

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (2)

Performances first 21 May 1860, previous 21 May 1860, next 23 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (9)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 22 May 1860, next 24 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (21)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 22 May 1860, next 24 May 1860

3) The Birth-place of Podgers (3)

Performances first 21 May 1860, previous 22 May 1860, next 19 Jun 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (10)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 23 May 1860, next 25 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (22)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 23 May 1860, next 25 May 1860

3) Grimshaw, Bagshaw, and Bradshaw (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 24 May 1860, next 25 May 1860

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Grimshaw: J[ohn] L. Toole; Bagshaw: Paul J. Bedford; Bradshaw: Howard; Towzer: C. J. Smith; Fanny Sparks: Miss E[mily] Thorne; Emily: Miss Laidlaw

Reference Cast

Grimshaw: John L. Toole Bagshaw: Paul J. Bedford Bradshaw: Howard

Towzer: C. J. Smith Fanny Sparks: Miss Emily Thorne Emily: Miss Laidlaw

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (11)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 24 May 1860, next 26 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (23)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 24 May 1860, next 26 May 1860

3) Grimshaw, Bagshaw, and Bradshaw (2)

Performances first 24 May 1860, previous 24 May 1860, next 26 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (12)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 25 May 1860, next 28 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (24)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 25 May 1860, next 28 May 1860

3) Grimshaw, Bagshaw, and Bradshaw (3)

Performances first 24 May 1860, previous 25 May 1860, next 12 Jul 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (13)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 26 May 1860, next 29 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (25)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 26 May 1860, next 29 May 1860

3) Going to the Derby (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 28 May 1860, next 29 May 1860

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Jeremiah Twiddle: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. John James Chucks: Paul J. Bedford; Captain Nobble: J. G. Warde; Sam (waiter at the "Spread Eagle," Epsom): C. J. Smith; Mrs. Twiddle: Miss E[mily] Thorne; Mrs. Chucks: Miss Kate Kelly; Mrs. Plummy: Mrs. Stoker; Gipsy woman: Miss Aldridge

Reference Cast

Mr. Jeremiah Twiddle: John L.    Toole Mr. John James Chucks: Paul J.    Bedford Captain Nobble: J. G. Warde

Sam: C. J. Smith Mrs. Twiddle: Miss Emily Thorne Mrs. Chucks: Miss Kate Kelly Mrs. Plummy: Mrs. Stoker Gipsy woman: Miss Aldridge

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (14)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 28 May 1860, next 30 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (26)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 28 May 1860, next 30 May 1860

3) Going to the Derby (2)

Performances first 28 May 1860, previous 28 May 1860, next 30 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (15)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 29 May 1860, next 31 May 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (27)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 29 May 1860, next 31 May 1860

3) Going to the Derby (3)

Performances first 28 May 1860, previous 29 May 1860, next 31 May 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (16)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 30 May 1860, next 1 Jun 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (28)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 30 May 1860, next 1 Jun 1860

3) Going to the Derby (4)

Performances first 28 May 1860, previous 30 May 1860, next 1 Jun 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (17)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 31 May 1860, next 2 Jun 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (29)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 31 May 1860, next 2 Jun 1860

3) Going to the Derby (5)

Performances first 28 May 1860, previous 31 May 1860, next 2 Jun 1860

1) It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good (18)

Performances first 14 May 1860, previous 1 Jun 1860, next 4 Jun 1860

2) Our Female American Cousin (30)

Performances first 30 Apr 1860, previous 1 Jun 1860, next 4 Jun 1860

3) Going to the Derby (6)

Performances first 28 May 1860, previous 1 Jun 1860, next 4 Jun 1860