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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1862-1863

• First Performance of Oct 1862

• First Performance of Nov 1862

• First Performance of Dec 1862

• First Performance of Jan 1863

• First Performance of Feb 1863

• First Performance of Mar 1863

• First Performance of Apr 1863

• First Performance of May 1863

• First Performance of Jun 1863

• First Performance of Jul 1863

• First Performance of Aug 1863

• First Performance of Sep 1863

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Dancers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

There was no break between the seasons in 1862. The program continued steadily on with the assured popularity of Green Bushes supported by A Shilling Day. Without the Boucicaults, the season was not marked by the spectacular success of 1860-1861 nor by a setback such as was caused by their dramatic departure in the following year. This season had success and no letdowns.

There was considerable strength in the company, and Webster himself performed more frequently. The chief comedian was John Toole, "who combined humour with pathos" (Oxford Companion to the Theatre, 3rd ed.). The American actress, Avonia Jones, engaged earlier in 1862, was judged to have considerable talent, though not without certain faults that irritated the critics. Others given critical acclaim were Mrs. Alfred Mellon (Miss Woolgar), Paul J. Bedford, and Mr. and Mrs. John Billington.

Unlike the previous season, when no new piece had been offered for the Christmas holidays, on 26 December, a new pantomime-cum-burlesque, George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy, began its run of sixty-nine performances. The endeavor to encourage family audiences is shown in the innovation of matinees at 2 p.m. on four Saturdays in January, solely for the pantomime. From 31 January until the end of February, Saturday nights were juvenile nights. The pieces given were as other evenings, but the pantomime came first.

A special performance was given on 10 March 1863, to commemorate the marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark. This was given gratuitously, admission by tickets only which would be issued on the day between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The program included A Grey Mare, A Touch of Nature, and an epithalamium recited by Avonia Jones. The band was to play a Danish hymn and other appropriate music.

In addition to theatrical benefits, an unusual one was given in December 1862 to aid the band fund of the London and Westminster Rifles (46th Middlesex).

In all, eleven new pieces appeared, one of them, presumably a trifle, The Rosebud of Stinging-nettle Farm, being given only once. However, others were more noteworthy. There can be no doubt of the success of the first of these, Ticket of Leave, a farce, which played for sixty-one nights. The enthusiasm of the critics was a little tempered by their judgment of the suitability of the subject matter. The Athenæum (26 December) wrote, "The notion of making a farce on the subject of the present state of criminality in this country one might have thought was somewhat hazardous, particularly in face of the general fear inspired by the garrotters. The attempt, however, has been successfully made at this theatre." An account of the plot was given, followed by praise, "this is a grave basis for one of the funniest farces ever acted." The Times (23 December) is explicit about the reasons for its success. "It is the acting of Mr. Toole that converts a source of terror into a source of mirth. Throwing himself completely into the situation of the timid householder, this excellent comedian gives one of the most striking caricatures of overpowering fear that can be imagined."

The new pantomime in the same month was spectacular. The "magical transformation scene" by James was praised in the Observer (28 December). It was the work of H. J. Byron, a prolific writer of burlesque. In the Era Almanack, 1868, one reads, "To give a list of Mr. Byron's burlesques would be impossible within reasonable limits but nearly every theatre has profited by their production." The Adelphi evidently did, for, in addition to the pantomime, H. J. Byron was responsible for The Ill-treated Trovatore, which began on 1 June and ran for eighty-nine performances.

A major production of the season was The Haunted Man and the Ghost's Bargain, also produced in June. A dramatic version of Dickens's Haunted Man, its success was rather in the skill of producing apparitional illusions than in the drama itself. It was, however, well acted. The Athenæum (27 June) wrote, "The story is not very well made out in the accompanying drama; but Mr. Toole and Miss Woolgar (Mrs. Mellon), as Mr. and Mrs. Tetterby, have an opportunity for domestic acting of which they avail themselves in a remarkable manner." The build-up to its production came in announcements of "The Ghost! The Ghost! The Ghost!" followed by a few delays after its opening date was announced. The Times (22 June) gave a full description of the apparition which appears to have been contrived by having the actor, appropriately costumed and made up, standing in a well so that by some arrangement a reflection was seen by the audience. Of the piece as a whole, the final comment was, "As a vehicle for the mere purpose of exhibiting the ghost, the piece is too long; as a work with pretensions to dramatic interest it is too slight and obscure.... To the defects of the drama must be attributed the few sounds of disapprobation that were mingled with the applause at the fall of the curtain. They could not apply to the ghost, for the ghost had no fault save that of being extremely awful, and awfulness is a failing that decidedly leans to virtue's side in the case of the spectre." The production included five tableaux in which four apparitions appeared. A similar comment was made by the Observer (22 June), which, though full of praise for the "vividness of the illusions" and "The suddenness of their coming and going," felt that it was "regrettable that it was not done for a better dramatic purpose," and added "The piece was well received and will doubtless constitute one of the sights which all London will go to see." "All London" was hyperbole, but the piece was an undoubted success, running for eighty-five nights.

Two more plays by Brough and Halliday, authors of A Shilling Day, were given. The first new piece was A Valentine, produced, it need hardly be mentioned, in February. In a review of this in the Times (14 February), an interesting comment is made on the poor quality of many short pieces, "broad farces without fancy, boisterous without humour, [which] excite a species of mirth strongly resembling that occasioned by an ordinary row in the streets," but obviously Brough and Halliday did not sink to this level. The critic continued, "But we seldom find a farce so genial, so firmly based upon English life, and so racy in its humour.... It would seem to be the mission of these two authors, when combining their talents, to select some object immediately belonging to the actual world of the day, and to exhibit it in a grotesque shape, which allows them to show the most exuberant fancy, while preserving a general tone of truthfulness."

The second play was The Wooden Spoon Maker, a less successful piece by these two authors, billed as a "petite drama." The Times (15 May) thought it lacked the authors' usual ingenuity in the construction of the plot. The revelation to be made at the end was obvious in the first two minutes. The Athenæum (23 May) dismissed the plot as "too simple for detail." It is evident that farce was the authors' true métier and a venture into drama found them at a loss. The success of the piece, and it was not without success, was due to the performance of Webster, who was able to make full use of his talents. The Athenæum (30 May) added that it was "likely to become a favourite, and the hero one of the best impersonations of Webster." Its run was only twenty-two nights.

In this year, Benjamin Webster, Jr. wrote his first plays for the Adelphi, all of them adaptations. A Grey Mare, a short piece, and The Hen and Chickens, in two acts, were both adapted from, or perhaps more correctly, based on, French originals. They were not translations but freely used material. The critics had little to say about either of these, except to comment on the performers. In the first piece, produced in February, there was humor, established by Toole's delineation of "a peppery conceited landholder" (Times, 12 February). The Athenæum had more to say about The Hen and Chickens (29 August). "The adaptation has been skillfully accomplished.... There is a certain humanity about the theme and the action which recommends it to the sympathies of the audience."

The third play, Aurora Floyd, was an adaptation of a novel, in a prologue and three acts. Again, Webster made his own alterations. His play was considered an improvement on the version already being played at the Princess's Theatre. The Athenæum described what he had done. "According to stage exigency, he has both followed and altered the story, and modified or combined the characters.... The result is a powerful drama covering an indefinite extent of time, and occupying nearly four hours in the performance" (28 March 1963). The Times (7 April) commented, "The sensation drama, Aurora Floyd, which has been for some time the stock piece at this theatre, furnished thrilling incidents for the holyday folk," but later, when it was withdrawn, "to make way for the good Adelphi melodrama, Janet Pride," it was described as "somewhat cumbrous." Four hours, and that not the whole bill, did seem to require a great deal of stamina in the audience. It ran for thirty-three performances.

Janet Pride, first given at the Adelphi in 1855, was according to the bill, put on "by desire." The Observer (3 May) reported, "The revival of Janet Pride re-introduces Mr. Webster in one of those characters which he delights to portray, and in his artist-like and forcible delineation of which, he may be said to have no living equal upon the stage... . The re-production of the drama was greeted with every mark of the highest approval, and at no period of its successful career was it ever played with greater talent or livelier spirit." The acting of Avonia Jones as both Janets (mother and daughter) was commended. The trial scene especially, was impressive. Toole was described as "capital" as Janet's lover. Paul Bedford appeared in his role as Black Jack and his convict's song produced "roars of laughter."

Another revival in which Webster appeared was The Willow Copse. This was an adaptation of a French piece and is described in The Times (11 June) as "one of the favorite dramas of the old Adelphi Theatre, and its revival at the new was so far more important than its original production that Mr. Benjamin Webster played the character of Luke Fielding and made it one of his finest parts. An added attraction was the return of Mrs. Alfred Mellon to the stage after an absence of three months."

Neither Janet Pride, nor The Willow Copse, despite being loved by Adelphi audiences, was played for long. Both were taken off for new major productions.

It is evident from the above that there was no lack of enterprise on the part of Webster in his management. "Safe" pieces began the season and some well-tried plays were revived for short periods. Of the eleven new pieces, the choice of The Haunted Man, in its sheer novelty, showed an adventurous spirit in the manager. Some new pieces, not outstanding in themselves, gave opportunities for the performers to show their talents.

Not least were Webster's own performances in roles he had established as his own and the considerable contribution he made to the success of new plays in which he appeared. His own benefit on 26 September closed a season of varied and interesting programs.

AL

Daily Calendar For 1862-1863

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

Title Comment 2d and 3d acts only
AU: J[ohn] B. Buckstone, COMP: Edward F. Fitzwilliam, Alfred Mellon

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, next 7 Oct 1862

Genre (drama) celebrated drama

First Night Cast

Connor O'Kennedy: [John] Billington; George O'Kennedy (Connor's younger brother): [L. J.] Sefton; Wild Murtogh (horse-jobber, piper, and general dealer): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Paddy Kelly: Jones; Ned Keogh (Irish boy): Haines; Darby Donovan (Irish boy): Thomas; Tim O'Toole (Irish boy): Aldridge; Geraldine (Connor's wife): Mrs. [John] Billington; Nelly O'Neil (Geraldine's foster sister): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Captain Dartois (French officer): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Muster Grinnidge (proprietor of travelling caravan): [John] L. Toole; Jack Gong (Grinnidge's man): Paul J. Bedford Indians Little Bear: Le barr; Rattlesnake: Branscombe Miami (huntress of the Mississippi): Miss Avonia S. Jones; Tigertail (a squaw): Mrs. H. Lewis; Dennis (blacksmith): R[obert] Romer; Larry: H. Lewis; Servant to Mme. St. Aubert: Thomas; George: Hitchenson; Madame St. Aubert: Miss Avonia S. Jones; Evelleen (seven years old): Miss Ellis; Mrs. Gong: Mrs. H. Lewis; Meg: Mrs. Stoker; Louise: Miss Wright

Reference Cast

Connor O'Kennedy: John    Billington George O'Kennedy: L. J. Sefton Wild Murtogh: Charles H.    Stephenson Paddy Kelly: Jones Ned Keogh: Haines Darby Donovan: Thomas Tim O'Toole: Aldridge Geraldine: Mrs. John Billington Nelly O'Neil: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Captain Dartois: William H.    Eburne Muster Grinnidge: John L. Toole Jack Gong: Paul J. Bedford

Little Bear: Le barr Rattlesnake: James Paulo Miami: Miss Avonia S. Jones Tigertail: Mrs. H. Lewis Dennis: Robert Romer Larry: H. Lewis Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:    Thomas George: Hitchenson Madame St. Aubert: Miss Avonia    S. Jones Evelleen: Miss Ellis Mrs. Gong: Mrs. H. Lewis Meg: Mrs. Stoker Louise: Miss Wright

DIR: Benjamin N. Webster

(dI) the escape; (dIII) the atonement

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

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (1)

AU: William Brough, Andrew Halliday

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, next 7 Oct 1862

Genre (extravaganza) new and original apropos extravaganza

First Night Cast

Dovebody (mild young man): J[ohn] L. Toole; Hoggins (druggist): Paul J. Bedford; Sloper (sporting prophet): C. J. Smith; Gussy (sergeant in the Guards): [L. J.] Sefton; Bobbin (general agent and auctioneer): R[obert] Romer; Monsieur Gobemouche (Exhibition correspondent of the "Canard de Paris"): R. Phillips; Polly (Dovebody's intended): Miss Kate Bland; Mrs. Hoggins (partner of Hoggins' bosom): Mrs. H. Lewis

Reference Cast

Dovebody: George A. Honey Hoggins: Paul J. Bedford Sloper: C. J. Smith Gussy: L. J. Sefton Bobbin: Robert Romer

Monsieur Gobemouche: R.    Phillips Polly: Miss Kate Bland Mrs. Hoggins: Mrs. H. Lewis

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (2)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 6 Oct 1862, next 8 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (2)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 6 Oct 1862, next 8 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (3)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 7 Oct 1862, next 9 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (3)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 7 Oct 1862, next 9 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (4)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 8 Oct 1862, next 10 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (4)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 8 Oct 1862, next 10 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (5)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 9 Oct 1862, next 11 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (5)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 9 Oct 1862, next 11 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (6)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 10 Oct 1862, next 13 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (6)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 10 Oct 1862, next 13 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (7)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 11 Oct 1862, next 14 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (7)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 11 Oct 1862, next 14 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (8)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 Oct 1862, next 15 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (8)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 Oct 1862, next 15 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (9)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 Oct 1862, next 16 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (9)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 Oct 1862, next 16 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (10)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 15 Oct 1862, next 17 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (10)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 15 Oct 1862, next 17 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (11)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 16 Oct 1862, next 18 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (11)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 16 Oct 1862, next 18 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (12)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 17 Oct 1862, next 20 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (12)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 17 Oct 1862, next 20 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Dovebody: John L. Toole

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (13)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 18 Oct 1862, next 21 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (13)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 18 Oct 1862, next 21 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (14)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 20 Oct 1862, next 22 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (14)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 20 Oct 1862, next 22 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (15)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 21 Oct 1862, next 23 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (15)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 21 Oct 1862, next 23 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (16)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 22 Oct 1862, next 24 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (16)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 22 Oct 1862, next 24 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (17)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 23 Oct 1862, next 25 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (17)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 23 Oct 1862, next 25 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (18)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 24 Oct 1862, next 27 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey Rattlesnake: Branscombe

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (18)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 24 Oct 1862, next 27 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (19)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 25 Oct 1862, next 28 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (19)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 25 Oct 1862, next 28 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (20)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 27 Oct 1862, next 29 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (20)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 27 Oct 1862, next 29 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (21)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 28 Oct 1862, next 30 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (21)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 28 Oct 1862, next 30 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (22)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 29 Oct 1862, next 31 Oct 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (22)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 29 Oct 1862, next 31 Oct 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (23)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 30 Oct 1862, next 1 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (23)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 30 Oct 1862, next 1 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (24)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 31 Oct 1862, next 3 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (24)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 31 Oct 1862, next 3 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (25)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 1 Nov 1862, next 4 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (25)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 1 Nov 1862, next 4 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (26)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 3 Nov 1862, next 5 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (26)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 3 Nov 1862, next 5 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (27)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 4 Nov 1862, next 6 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (27)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 4 Nov 1862, next 6 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (28)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 5 Nov 1862, next 7 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (28)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 5 Nov 1862, next 7 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (29)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 6 Nov 1862, next 8 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (29)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 6 Nov 1862, next 8 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (30)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 7 Nov 1862, next 10 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (30)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 7 Nov 1862, next 10 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (31)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 8 Nov 1862, next 11 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (31)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 8 Nov 1862, next 11 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (32)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 10 Nov 1862, next 12 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (32)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 10 Nov 1862, next 12 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (33)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 11 Nov 1862, next 13 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (33)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 11 Nov 1862, next 13 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (34)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 12 Nov 1862, next 14 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (34)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 12 Nov 1862, next 14 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (35)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 Nov 1862, next 15 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (35)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 Nov 1862, next 15 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (36)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 Nov 1862, next 17 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Muster Grinnidge: George A.   Honey

2) A Shilling Day at the Great Exhibition (36)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (37)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 15 Nov 1862, next 18 Nov 1862

Cast Comment Cast change taken from Times advertisement

2) Ici On Parle Francais (1)

AU: Thomas J. Williams

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, next 18 Nov 1862

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: R. Phillips; Victor Dubois: [John] Billington; Mr. Spriggins: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mrs. Spriggins: Mrs. H. Lewis; Angelina (her daughter): Miss Seaman (1st app); Julia (wife of Rattan): Miss Kate Bland; Anna Maria (maid-of-all-work): Miss Kate Kelly

Cast Comment Cast taken from New York bill dated 17 November 1862

Reference Cast

Major Regulus Rattan: R.    Phillips Victor Dubois: John Billington Mr. Spriggins: John L. Toole

Mrs. Spriggins: Mrs. H. Lewis Angelina: Miss Seaman Julia: Mrs. John Billington Anna Maria: Miss Kate Kelly

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (38)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 17 Nov 1862, next 19 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (2)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 17 Nov 1862, next 20 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

Special Performance Benefit: John W. Anson (treasurer)

1) Box and Cox (1)

AU: John M. Morton

Performances first 19 Nov 1862

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

John Box: J[ohn] B. Buckstone; James Cox: Compton; Mrs. Bouncer: Mrs. Griffiths

Cast Comment "J. B. Buckstone for this occasion only" (bill)

Reference Cast

John Box: John B. Buckstone James Cox: Compton

Mrs. Bouncer: Mrs. Griffiths

2) Tartuffe (1)

Title Comment "comedy will be performed in one scene, and the act drop will not descend between the acts in accordance with the manner in which it is represented at the Theatre Francais in Paris" (bill)
AU: Moliere, ADPT: John Oxenford

Performances first 19 Nov 1862

Genre (comedy) Moliere's justly celebrated comedy; 1 scene

First Night Cast

Orgon: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Damis: [John] Billington; Valere: [L. J.] Sefton; Cleante: Stuart; Tartuffe: Benjamin N. Webster; M. Loyal: C. J. Smith; Elmire: Miss Kate Carson (fr Royal Strand Th); Madame Pernelle: Mrs. H. Lewis; Marianne: Miss Kate Kelly; Dorine: Mrs. [Alfred] Mellon; Flipete: Miss Wright

Reference Cast

Orgon: Charles H. Stephenson Damis: John Billington Valere: L. J. Sefton Cleante: Stuart Tartuffe: Benjamin N. Webster M. Loyal: C. J. Smith

Elmire: Miss Kate Carson Madame Pernelle: Mrs. H. Lewis Marianne: Miss Kate Kelly Dorine: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Flipete: Miss Wright

3) Blue Beard; or, The Sensation Key (1)

Title Comment bill "founded on the chilling, thrilling, killing, and spilling adventures of that veteran polygamist of nursery celebrity"
AU: Howard M. Paul

Performances first 19 Nov 1862

Genre (burlesque) drawing room burlesque

First Night Cast

Blue Beard (Jew money lender): Howard M. Paul; Fatima (his twentieth wife): Mrs. Howard M. Paul; Sister Anne: Miss E. Laninu; Belim: Miss Laninu; pianist: Miss Lydia Whyle

Cast Comment Miss Laninu and Miss Whyle omitted on variant New York bill

Reference Cast

Blue Beard: Howard M. Paul Fatima: Mrs. Howard M. Paul Sister Anne: Miss E. Laninu

Belim: Miss Laninu pianist: Miss Lydia Whyle

4) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (39)

Title Comment "by particular desire, and for this night only, the second act [only]" (bill)
Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 18 Nov 1862, next 20 Nov 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (40)

Title Comment back to 3 acts again
Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 19 Nov 1862, next 21 Nov 1862

3 acts

2) Ici On Parle Francais (3)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 18 Nov 1862, next 21 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (41)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 20 Nov 1862, next 22 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (4)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 20 Nov 1862, next 22 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (42)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 21 Nov 1862, next 24 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (5)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 21 Nov 1862, next 24 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (43)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 22 Nov 1862, next 25 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (6)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 22 Nov 1862, next 25 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (44)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 24 Nov 1862, next 26 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (7)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 24 Nov 1862, next 26 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (45)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 25 Nov 1862, next 27 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (8)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 25 Nov 1862, next 27 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (46)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 26 Nov 1862, next 28 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (9)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 26 Nov 1862, next 28 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (47)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 27 Nov 1862, next 29 Nov 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (10)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 27 Nov 1862, next 29 Nov 1862

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (48)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 28 Nov 1862, next 1 Dec 1862

2) Ici On Parle Francais (11)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 28 Nov 1862, next 11 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (17 Nov 1862)

BUT Julia: Miss Kate Bland

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (49)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 29 Nov 1862, next 2 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: [Watts Phillips]

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, next 2 Dec 1862

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Aspen Quiver (with nerves as shaky as his name): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Thomas Nuggets (of Sydney): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Bottles (alias Shiny Samuel): Paul J. Bedford; Joe (page of prose): Miss Stoker; Mrs. Aspen Quiver: Mrs. [John] Billington; servants, policemen

Reference Cast

Mr. Aspen Quiver: John L. Toole Mr. Thomas Nuggets: Charles H.    Stephenson Bottles: Paul J. Bedford

Joe: Miss Stoker Mrs. Aspen Quiver: Mrs. John    Billington

1. Aspen Lodge, Clapham

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (50)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 1 Dec 1862, next 3 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (2)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 1 Dec 1862, next 3 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (51)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 2 Dec 1862, next 4 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (3)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 2 Dec 1862, next 4 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (52)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 3 Dec 1862, next 5 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (4)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 3 Dec 1862, next 5 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (53)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 4 Dec 1862, next 6 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (5)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 4 Dec 1862, next 6 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (54)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 5 Dec 1862, next 8 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) A Ticket of Leave (6)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 5 Dec 1862, next 8 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (55)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 6 Dec 1862, next 9 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (7)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 6 Dec 1862, next 9 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (56)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 8 Dec 1862, next 10 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (8)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 8 Dec 1862, next 10 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (57)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 9 Dec 1862, next 11 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (9)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 9 Dec 1862, next 11 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (58)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 10 Dec 1862, next 12 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (10)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 10 Dec 1862, next 12 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (59)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 11 Dec 1862, next 13 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (11)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 11 Dec 1862, next 13 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (60)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 12 Dec 1862, next 15 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (12)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 12 Dec 1862, next 15 Dec 1862

Special Performance charity: in aid of band fund, London & Westminster Rifles (46th Middlesex)

1) The Spitalfields Weaver (1)

AU: [Thomas] H. Bayly

Performances first 15 Dec 1862

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Simmons: J[ohn] L. Toole; Brown: [John] Billington; Darville: [L. J.] Sefton; Dawson: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Adelle: Mrs. [John] Billington

Reference Cast

Simmons: John L. Toole Brown: John Billington Darville: L. J. Sefton

Dawson: William H. Eburne Adelle: Mrs. John Billington

2) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (61)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 Dec 1862, next 16 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

3) A Ticket of Leave (13)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 13 Dec 1862, next 16 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (62)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 15 Dec 1862, next 22 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (14)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 15 Dec 1862, next 18 Dec 1862

Special Performance Benefit: Miss Avonia S. Jones

1) Agnes de Vere [; or, The Broken Heart] (1)

Title Comment "First time these 20 years" (bill)-- an understatement--more like 30 years
AU: [John B.] Buckstone

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, next 18 Dec 1862

Genre (drama) celebrated drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Sir William Gordon: Stuart; Alfred De Vere: J[ohn] C. Cowper (fr TR, Liverpool, 1st app here); Edward Evelyn: [John] Billington; Oliver Debbs: J[ohn] L. Toole; Shafson: [L. J.] Sefton; Agnes De Vere: Miss Avonia S. Jones; Lydia: Mrs. [John] Billington; Mrs. Kitty Dobbs: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; Ellen (a child): Miss Ellis

Reference Cast

Sir William Gordon: Stuart Alfred De Vere: John C. Cowper Edward Evelyn: John Billington Oliver Debbs: John L. Toole Shafson: L. J. Sefton Agnes De Vere: Miss Avonia S.

Jones Lydia: Mrs. John Billington Mrs. Kitty Dobbs: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Ellen: Miss Ellis

2) The Woman Hater (1)

AU: William B. Bernard

Performances first 17 Dec 1862

Genre (comedy) petite comedy

First Night Cast

Baron Ravenspurg: Benjamin N. Webster; Frederick: [John] Billington; Stork: R[obert] Romer; servant: Howard; Leila Blumenthal: Mrs. [John] Billington; Anne (nurse): Miss Wright; child: Miss Jones

Reference Cast

Baron Ravenspurg: Benjamin N.    Webster Frederick: John Billington Stork: Robert Romer servant: Howard

Leila Blumenthal: Mrs. John    Billington Anne: Miss Wright child: Miss Jones

3) Honey Moon (1)

Title Comment Billed as The Honeymoon
AU: John Tobin

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, next 18 Dec 1862

Genre (comedy) celebrated comedy

First Night Cast

Duke Aranza: J[ohn] C. Cowper; Rolando: [John] Billington; Count Montalban: [L. J.] Sefton; Balthazar: Stuart; The Mock Duke: J[ohn] L. Toole; Lopez: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Pedro: [James] Paulo; Campillo: Le barr; Juliana: Miss Avonia S. Jones (her first app in comedy); Volante: Miss Kate Kelly; Zamora: Mrs. [John] Billington

Reference Cast

Duke Aranza: John C. Cowper Rolando: John Billington Count Montalban: L. J. Sefton Balthazar: Stuart The Mock Duke: John L. Toole Lopez: William H. Eburne

Pedro: James Paulo Campillo: Le barr Juliana: Miss Avonia S. Jones Volante: Miss Kate Kelly Zamora: Mrs. John Billington

1) Agnes de Vere [; or, The Broken Heart] (2)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 17 Dec 1862, next 19 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (15)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 16 Dec 1862, next 19 Dec 1862

3) Honey Moon (2)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 17 Dec 1862, next 19 Dec 1862

1) Agnes de Vere [; or, The Broken Heart] (3)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 18 Dec 1862, next 20 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (16)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 18 Dec 1862, next 20 Dec 1862

3) Honey Moon (3)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 18 Dec 1862, next 20 Dec 1862

1) Agnes de Vere [; or, The Broken Heart] (4)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 19 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (17)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 19 Dec 1862, next 22 Dec 1862

3) Honey Moon (4)

Performances first 17 Dec 1862, previous 19 Dec 1862

Special Performance Benefit: Paul J. Bedford

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (1)

AU: William Brough, Andrew Halliday

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, next 24 Dec 1862

Genre (farce) "a Belgravian lament"

First Night Cast

Major Lollipop: Paul J. Bedford; Mr. Upton Spout: J[ohn] L. Toole; footman: Hitchenson; Lady Creamley Stilton: Mrs. H[enry] Marston Her Ladyship's unmarried daughters Cherubina: Miss Kate Kelly; Seraphina: Miss Bland; Angelina: Miss White; Syrena: Miss James; Georgina: Miss Wright; Clementina: Miss Harris; Concertina: Miss Stoker Bella Sunnyside (their country cousin): Mrs. Alfred Mellon; lady's maid: Miss Jones

Reference Cast

Major Lollipop: Paul J. Bedford Mr. Upton Spout: John L. Toole footman: Hitchenson Lady Creamley Stilton: Mrs.    Henry Marston Cherubina: Miss Kate Kelly Seraphina: Miss Bland Angelina: Miss White

Syrena: Miss James Georgina: Miss Wright Clementina: Miss Harris Concertina: Miss Stoker Bella Sunnyside: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon lady's maid: Miss Jones

2) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (63)

Title Comment 2nd act only
Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 16 Dec 1862, next 23 Dec 1862

1 act

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

3) One Touch of Nature (1)

AU: Benjamin N. Webster

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, next 24 Dec 1862

Genre (drama) comic drama

First Night Cast

Mr. William Penn Holder: Benjamin N. Webster; Mr. Beaumont Fletcher: [John] Billington; Mr. Belgrave: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Jones: C. J. Smith; 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: C. J. Smith Miss Constance Belmour: Miss    Henrietta Simms

4) The Little Treasure (1)

AU: [Augustus G. Harris], [Thomas J. Williams]
Au Comm The LTM bill for 19 January states "by A. Harris and T. J. Williams."

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, next 12 Jan 1863

Genre (comedietta) petite comedy

First Night Cast

Sir Charles Howard: [John] Billington; Captain Walter: Sothern; Mr. Leicester: [L. J.] Sefton; Mr. Allenborne: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Lady Florence: Mrs. [John] Billington; Gertrude: Miss Marie E. Wilton; Mrs. Middleton: Mrs. Stoker; Jane: Miss Wright

Reference Cast

Sir Charles Howard: R. Phillips Captain Walter: John Billington Mr. Leicester: L. J. Sefton Mr. Allenborne: William H.    Eburne

Lady Florence: Mrs. John    Billington Gertrude: Miss Marie E. Wilton Mrs. Middleton: Mrs. Stoker Jane: Miss Wright

5) A Ticket of Leave (18)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 20 Dec 1862, next 23 Dec 1862

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (64)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 22 Dec 1862, next 3 Jan 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Ticket of Leave (19)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 22 Dec 1862, next 24 Dec 1862

1) The Pretty Horsebreaker (2)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 22 Dec 1862

Cast as reference cast (22 Dec 1862)

BUT Lady Creamley Stilton: Mrs.   H. Lewis

2) One Touch of Nature (2)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 22 Dec 1862, next 2 Mar 1863

3) A Ticket of Leave (20)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 23 Dec 1862, next 26 Dec 1862

General Non-Title Information

tumbling: "Eccentric Gambols of Arthur and Bertram" (two clowns du diable of Rothemago, from the Theatre Imperial du Chatelet)

DARK: Christmas Day

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, next 27 Dec 1862

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

characters: [John] Billington, [L. J.] Sefton, C[harles] H. Stephenson, Miss Kate Kelly, Mrs. Alfred Mellon

Cast Comment complete cast with roles appears December 1861

Reference Cast

characters:    John Billington    L. J. Sefton

Charles H. Stephenson    Miss Kate Kelly    Mrs. Alfred Mellon

2) A Ticket of Leave (21)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 24 Dec 1862, next 27 Dec 1862

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; a burlesque of Lillo's London Merchant
AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, next 27 Dec 1862

Genre (pantomime) grand burlesque and Christmas comic pantomime

First Night Cast

Fancy: Miss A. Seaman; Romance: Miss Wright; Claptrap (Romance's companion): Miss Vining; Folly (a volatile, or folly-tile spirit): Mrs. [Alfred] Mellon; Thoroughgood (haberdasher, Ten hundred Totenham Court Road): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Mr. Mauve Magenta: [L. J.] Sefton; Jones (his head assistant): Le barr; Trueman (his foreman): C. J. Smith; George Barnwell (his 'prentice--a youth whose notions are altogether above his station, and who, boasting of a high descent, may be said to have come down very low indeed): J[ohn] L. Toole; Barnwell's uncle (pawnbroker): Paul J. Bedford; Spriggins (his attendant imp): Miss Stoker; Sir Miniver Muff: Hitchenson; Sir Piminy Puff: Branscombe; footman: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Lady Milwood (flirt): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; lessee of Ranelagh: R[obert] Romer; M.C.: Aldridge; Maria (Thoroughgood's one fair daughter): Miss [Kate] Kelly; old lady who shops: Mrs. Stoker; another old lady who shops: Mrs. [H.] Lewis; Harlequin: John Lauri; Columbine: Miss Caroline Adams; Clown: Walter Hildyard; Pantaloon: J[ames] Paulo; Lord Dundreary (under difficulties): Le barr; clowns: Arthur, Bertrand

Cast Comment Arthur and Bertrand fr Theatre Imperial du Chatelet; Times advertisements consistently show Claptrap, Miss Seaman, Romance, Miss Vining

Reference Cast

Fancy: Miss A. Seaman Romance: Miss Wright Claptrap: Miss Vining Folly: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Thoroughgood: Charles H.    Stephenson Mr. Mauve Magenta: L. J. Sefton Jones: Le barr Trueman: C. J. Smith George Barnwell: John L. Toole Barnwell's uncle: Paul J.    Bedford Spriggins: Miss Stoker Sir Miniver Muff: Hitchenson Sir Piminy Puff: Branscombe footman: William H. Eburne Lady Milwood: Mrs. Alfred

Mellon lessee of Ranelagh: Robert    Romer M.C.: Aldridge Maria: Miss Kate Kelly old lady who shops: Mrs. Stoker another old lady who shops: Mrs.    H. Lewis Harlequin: John Lauri Columbine: Miss Caroline Adams Clown: Walter Hildyard Pantaloon: James Paulo Lord Dundreary: Le barr clowns:    Arthur    Bertrand

magical transformation

1. Where Fancy was bred (James); 2. Work-room at Thoroughgood's; (Thompson); 3. Thoroughgood's shop (Thompson); 4. At the uncle's 5. Ranelagh (Thompsom); 6. Grounds at the Uncle's Willar (James); 7. Dryad's home in fairys' elfin forest (James)

General Non-Title Information

pas de bouquet: John Lauri, Miss Caroline Adams; pas de charactere: John Lauri, Miss Caroline Adams; double hornpipe: John Lauri, Miss Caroline Adams

grand tableau: Cupid's offering to the Future Star of England or the nation's brightest hope

The Times advertised The Rifle Brigade with W. Smith and Miss Woolgar in the lead roles. There was no mention of this piece on the bills

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 26 Dec 1862, next 29 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (22)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 26 Dec 1862, next 29 Dec 1862

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 26 Dec 1862, next 29 Dec 1862

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 27 Dec 1862, next 30 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (23)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 27 Dec 1862, next 30 Dec 1862

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 27 Dec 1862, next 30 Dec 1862

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 29 Dec 1862, next 31 Dec 1862

2) A Ticket of Leave (24)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 29 Dec 1862, next 31 Dec 1862

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 29 Dec 1862, next 31 Dec 1862

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 30 Dec 1862, next 1 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (25)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 30 Dec 1862, next 1 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 30 Dec 1862, next 1 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 31 Dec 1862, next 2 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (26)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 31 Dec 1862, next 2 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 31 Dec 1862, next 2 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 1 Jan 1863, next 3 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (27)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 1 Jan 1863, next 3 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 1 Jan 1863, next 3 Jan 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (65)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 23 Dec 1862, next 14 Mar 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 2 Jan 1863, next 5 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (28)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 2 Jan 1863, next 5 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 2 Jan 1863, next 5 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 3 Jan 1863, next 6 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (29)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 3 Jan 1863, next 6 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 3 Jan 1863, next 6 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 5 Jan 1863, next 7 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (30)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 5 Jan 1863, next 7 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 5 Jan 1863, next 7 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 6 Jan 1863, next 8 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (31)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 6 Jan 1863, next 8 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 6 Jan 1863, next 8 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 7 Jan 1863, next 9 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (32)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 7 Jan 1863, next 9 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 7 Jan 1863, next 9 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 8 Jan 1863, next 10 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (33)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 8 Jan 1863, next 10 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 8 Jan 1863, next 10 Jan 1863

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 9 Jan 1863, next 10 Jan 1863

1) Margery Daw [; or, The Two Bumpkins] (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 9 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (34)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 9 Jan 1863, next 12 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 10 Jan 1863, next 12 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (2)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 22 Dec 1862, next 13 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (35)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 10 Jan 1863, next 13 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 10 Jan 1863, next 13 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (3)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 12 Jan 1863, next 14 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (36)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 12 Jan 1863, next 14 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 12 Jan 1863, next 14 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (4)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 13 Jan 1863, next 15 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (37)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 13 Jan 1863, next 15 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 13 Jan 1863, next 15 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (5)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 14 Jan 1863, next 16 Jan 1863

cast truncated in the source

2) A Ticket of Leave (38)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 14 Jan 1863, next 16 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 14 Jan 1863, next 16 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (6)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 15 Jan 1863, next 17 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (39)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 15 Jan 1863, next 17 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 15 Jan 1863, next 17 Jan 1863

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 16 Jan 1863, next 17 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (7)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 16 Jan 1863, next 19 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (40)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 16 Jan 1863, next 19 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 17 Jan 1863, next 19 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (8)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 17 Jan 1863, next 20 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (41)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 17 Jan 1863, next 20 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 17 Jan 1863, next 20 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (9)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 19 Jan 1863, next 21 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (42)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 19 Jan 1863, next 21 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 19 Jan 1863, next 21 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (10)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 20 Jan 1863, next 22 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (43)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 20 Jan 1863, next 22 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 20 Jan 1863, next 22 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (11)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 21 Jan 1863, next 23 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (44)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 21 Jan 1863, next 23 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 21 Jan 1863, next 23 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (12)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 22 Jan 1863, next 24 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (45)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 22 Jan 1863, next 24 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 22 Jan 1863, next 24 Jan 1863

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 23 Jan 1863, next 24 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (13)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 23 Jan 1863, next 26 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (46)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 23 Jan 1863, next 26 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (29)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 24 Jan 1863, next 26 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (14)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 24 Jan 1863, next 27 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (47)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 24 Jan 1863, next 27 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (30)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 24 Jan 1863, next 27 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (15)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 26 Jan 1863, next 28 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (48)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 26 Jan 1863, next 28 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (31)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 26 Jan 1863, next 28 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (16)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 27 Jan 1863, next 29 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (49)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 27 Jan 1863, next 29 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (32)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 27 Jan 1863, next 29 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (17)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 28 Jan 1863, next 30 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (50)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 28 Jan 1863, next 30 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (33)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 28 Jan 1863, next 30 Jan 1863

1) The Little Treasure (18)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 29 Jan 1863, next 31 Jan 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (51)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 29 Jan 1863, next 31 Jan 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (34)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 29 Jan 1863, next 31 Jan 1863

Special Performance special: juvenile night

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (35)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 30 Jan 1863, next 2 Feb 1863

2) The Little Treasure (19)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 30 Jan 1863, next 2 Feb 1863

3) A Ticket of Leave (52)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 30 Jan 1863, next 2 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (20)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 31 Jan 1863, next 3 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (53)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 31 Jan 1863, next 3 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (36)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 31 Jan 1863, next 3 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (21)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 2 Feb 1863, next 4 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (54)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 2 Feb 1863, next 4 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (37)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 2 Feb 1863, next 4 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (22)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 3 Feb 1863, next 5 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (55)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 3 Feb 1863, next 5 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (38)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 3 Feb 1863, next 5 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (23)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 4 Feb 1863, next 6 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (56)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 4 Feb 1863, next 6 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (39)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 4 Feb 1863, next 6 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (24)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 5 Feb 1863, next 7 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (57)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 5 Feb 1863, next 7 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (40)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 5 Feb 1863, next 7 Feb 1863

Special Performance special: juvenile night

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (41)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 6 Feb 1863, next 9 Feb 1863

2) The Little Treasure (25)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 6 Feb 1863, next 9 Feb 1863

3) A Ticket of Leave (58)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 6 Feb 1863, next 9 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (26)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 7 Feb 1863, next 10 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (59)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 7 Feb 1863, next 10 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (42)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 7 Feb 1863, next 10 Feb 1863

1) The Little Treasure (27)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 9 Feb 1863

2) A Ticket of Leave (60)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 9 Feb 1863, next 11 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (43)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 9 Feb 1863, next 11 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives it as Gray Mare
AU: [Benjamin Webster Jr.]

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, next 12 Feb 1863

Genre (comedietta) new comedietta

First Night Cast

Mr. Joseph Marshall: J[ohn] L. Toole; Robert Smith (surveyor): [John] Billington nieces to Marshall Florence: Miss A. Seaman; Alice: Miss Marie E. Wilton

Reference Cast

Mr. Joseph Marshall: John L.    Toole Robert Smith: John Billington

Florence: Miss A. Seaman Alice: Miss Marie E. Wilton

2) A Ticket of Leave (61)

Performances first 1 Dec 1862, previous 10 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (44)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 10 Feb 1863, next 12 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (2)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 11 Feb 1863, next 13 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: William Brough, Andrew Halliday
Au Comm "By the authors of Pretty Horsebreaker" (bill)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, next 13 Feb 1863

Genre (farce) compliment of the season

First Night Cast

Toddles (district postmaster): J[ohn] L. Toole; Lolliboy (gentleman at large): Paul J. Bedford; Bopps (uncle of Mary Anne): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Walker (postman): Le barr; Tommy Tit (street boy): Miss Stoker; policeman: Hitchenson; Mary Anne (intended of Toddles): Miss Kate Kelly; Matilda Jane (intended of Lolliboy): Miss A. Seaman Mary Anne's bridesmaids Carry: Miss Wright; Patty: Miss Olga; Sophy: Miss Farrell; Peggey: Miss Norman; Sally: Miss Valendruke

Reference Cast

Toddles: John L. Toole Lolliboy: Paul J. Bedford Bopps: Charles H. Stephenson Walker: Le barr Tommy Tit: Miss Stoker policeman: Hitchenson Mary Anne: Miss Kate Kelly

Matilda Jane: Miss A. Seaman Carry: Miss Wright Patty: Miss Olga Sophy: Miss Farrell Peggey: Miss Norman Sally: Miss Valendruke

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (45)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 11 Feb 1863, next 13 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (3)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 12 Feb 1863, next 14 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (2)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 12 Feb 1863, next 14 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (46)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 12 Feb 1863, next 14 Feb 1863

Special Performance special: juvenile night

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (47)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 13 Feb 1863, next 16 Feb 1863

2) A Grey Mare (4)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 13 Feb 1863, next 16 Feb 1863

3) A Valentine (3)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 13 Feb 1863, next 16 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (5)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 14 Feb 1863, next 17 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (4)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 14 Feb 1863, next 17 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (48)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 14 Feb 1863, next 17 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (6)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 16 Feb 1863, next 19 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (5)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 16 Feb 1863, next 19 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (49)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 16 Feb 1863, next 19 Feb 1863

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) A Grey Mare (7)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 17 Feb 1863, next 20 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (6)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 17 Feb 1863, next 20 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (50)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 17 Feb 1863, next 20 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (8)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 19 Feb 1863, next 21 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (7)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 19 Feb 1863, next 21 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (51)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 19 Feb 1863, next 21 Feb 1863

Special Performance special: juvenile night

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (52)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 20 Feb 1863, next 23 Feb 1863

2) A Grey Mare (9)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 20 Feb 1863, next 23 Feb 1863

3) A Valentine (8)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 20 Feb 1863, next 23 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (10)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 21 Feb 1863, next 24 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (9)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 21 Feb 1863, next 24 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (53)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 21 Feb 1863, next 24 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (11)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 23 Feb 1863, next 25 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (10)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 23 Feb 1863, next 25 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (54)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 23 Feb 1863, next 25 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (12)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 24 Feb 1863, next 26 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (11)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 24 Feb 1863, next 26 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (55)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 24 Feb 1863, next 26 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (13)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 25 Feb 1863, next 27 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (12)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 25 Feb 1863, next 27 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (56)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 25 Feb 1863, next 27 Feb 1863

1) A Grey Mare (14)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 26 Feb 1863, next 28 Feb 1863

2) A Valentine (13)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 26 Feb 1863, next 28 Feb 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (57)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 26 Feb 1863, next 28 Feb 1863

Special Performance special: juvenile night

1) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (58)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 27 Feb 1863, next 2 Mar 1863

2) A Grey Mare (15)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 27 Feb 1863, next 2 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (14)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 27 Feb 1863, next 2 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (16)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 28 Feb 1863, next 3 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (3)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 24 Dec 1862, next 3 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (15)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 28 Feb 1863, next 3 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (59)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 28 Feb 1863, next 3 Mar 1863

General Non-Title Information

"Arthur and Bertram" (clowns fr Theatre du Chatelet, Paris)

overture (from La Part du Diable): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; valses: "Amelie" [[Hans C.?] Lumbye]; polka: "Sherzo", Bonnisseau (flageolet); quadrille: "La Fee Tapage", O. Metra; grand selection (from Verdi's Ernani): J. Rivierre; solo: Bonnisseau (cornet and flageolet)

1) A Grey Mare (17)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 2 Mar 1863, next 4 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (4)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 2 Mar 1863, next 4 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (16)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 2 Mar 1863, next 4 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (60)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 2 Mar 1863, next 4 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (18)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 3 Mar 1863, next 5 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (5)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 3 Mar 1863, next 5 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (17)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 3 Mar 1863, next 5 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (61)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 3 Mar 1863, next 5 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (19)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 4 Mar 1863, next 6 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (6)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 4 Mar 1863, next 6 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (18)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 4 Mar 1863, next 6 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (62)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 4 Mar 1863, next 6 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (20)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 5 Mar 1863, next 7 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (7)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 5 Mar 1863, next 7 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (19)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 5 Mar 1863, next 7 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (63)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 5 Mar 1863, next 7 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (21)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 6 Mar 1863, next 9 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (8)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 6 Mar 1863, next 9 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (20)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 6 Mar 1863, next 9 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (64)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 6 Mar 1863, next 9 Mar 1863

1) A Grey Mare (22)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 7 Mar 1863, next 10 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (9)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 7 Mar 1863, next 10 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (21)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 7 Mar 1863, next 10 Mar 1863

4) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (65)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 7 Mar 1863, next 11 Mar 1863

Special Performance Commemoration: Marriage of Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark

1) A Grey Mare (23)

Performances first 11 Feb 1863, previous 9 Mar 1863

2) One Touch of Nature (10)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 9 Mar 1863, next 11 Mar 1863

3) A Valentine (22)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 9 Mar 1863, next 11 Mar 1863

General Non-Title Information

"The Danish Hymn"; -Adelphi band

Epithalamium recited by Miss Avonia Jones written by author of Whitefriars, Richelieu in Love [Emma Robinson]

1) One Touch of Nature (11)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 10 Mar 1863, next 12 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (23)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 10 Mar 1863, next 12 Mar 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (66)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 9 Mar 1863, next 12 Mar 1863

General Non-Title Information

"Arthur and Bertram" (clowns fr Theatre du Chatelet, Paris)

1) One Touch of Nature (12)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 11 Mar 1863, next 13 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (24)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 11 Mar 1863, next 13 Mar 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (67)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 11 Mar 1863, next 13 Mar 1863

1) One Touch of Nature (13)

Performances first 22 Dec 1862, previous 12 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (25)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 12 Mar 1863, next 14 Mar 1863

3) George de Barnwell; or, Harlequin Folly in the Realms of Fancy (68)

Performances first 26 Dec 1862, previous 12 Mar 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (66)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 3 Jan 1863, next 16 Mar 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Valentine (26)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 13 Mar 1863, next 16 Mar 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (67)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 Mar 1863, next 17 Mar 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Valentine (27)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 14 Mar 1863, next 17 Mar 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (68)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 16 Mar 1863, next 13 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Tigertail: Mrs. Jones Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White Mrs. Gong: Mrs. Jones

2) A Valentine (28)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 16 Mar 1863, next 18 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 11/3/63 as 1st perf; "Founded on the celebrated novel of the name with the sanction of the authoress, Miss M. E. Braddon" (bill)
AU: [Benjamin Webster Jr.]

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, next 19 Mar 1863

Genre (drama) new drama; prol, 3 acts

First Night Cast

James Conyers (a turfite): R. Phillips; Steeve Hargreaves (the softy--more knave than fool): Benjamin N. Webster; Talbot Bulstrode (of ancient family in Cornwall): L. J. Sefton; John Mellish (of Mellish Park, Yorkshire): [John] Billington; Tom Bax (landlord of "folden Arms"): Aldridge; Aurora Floyd: Miss Avonia S. Jones; Lucy Floyd: Miss Henrietta Simms; Mrs. Powell (a lady's companion): Mrs. [John] Billington; Archibald Floyd (the banker): Stuart; Captain Samuel Prodder: Paul J. Bedford; Wilson (footman): R[obert] Romer; Bob (pot boy): Branscombe; Simon Swap (landlord of the "Crooked Rabbit"): C. J. Smith; Aurora Mellish: Miss Avonia S. Jones

Reference Cast

James Conyers: R. Phillips Steeve Hargreaves: Benjamin N.    Webster Talbot Bulstrode: L. J. Sefton John Mellish: John Billington Tom Bax: Aldridge Aurora Floyd: Miss Avonia S.    Jones Lucy Floyd: Miss Henrietta    Simms

Mrs. Powell: Mrs. John    Billington Archibald Floyd: Stuart Captain Samuel Prodder: Paul J.    Bedford Wilson: Robert Romer Bob: Branscombe Simon Swap: C. J. Smith Aurora Mellish: Miss Avonia S.    Jones

1. the dark deed done in the wood; 2. the mystery solved--the reunion

Prologue 1. tap room in the "Floyd Arms" (near Felden); 2. a Kentish lane; 3. apartment in Felden Hall; I,i stables and domestic offices of Mellish Park; I,ii exterior of trainer's lodge; I,iii corridor in the Mansion; I,iv drawing room at Mellish Park; II,i Mellish's study; II,ii [moonlight] a wood; II,iii the corridor; II,iv drawing room, as before; III,i lane leading to the back of the Mansion; III,ii tap-room of the "Crooked Rabbit"; III,iii Mellish Park; III,iv [moonlight] interior of the trainer's lodge

2) A Valentine (29)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 17 Mar 1863, next 19 Mar 1863

General Non-Title Information

"Arthur and Bertram" (clowns fr Theatre du Chatelet, Paris)

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (2)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 18 Mar 1863, next 20 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (30)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 18 Mar 1863, next 20 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (3)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 19 Mar 1863, next 21 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (31)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 19 Mar 1863, next 21 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (4)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 20 Mar 1863, next 23 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (32)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 20 Mar 1863, next 23 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (5)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 21 Mar 1863, next 24 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (33)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 21 Mar 1863, next 24 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (6)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 23 Mar 1863, next 25 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (34)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 23 Mar 1863, next 25 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (7)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 24 Mar 1863, next 26 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (35)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 24 Mar 1863, next 26 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (8)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 25 Mar 1863, next 27 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (36)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 25 Mar 1863, next 27 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (9)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 26 Mar 1863, next 28 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (37)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 26 Mar 1863, next 28 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (10)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 27 Mar 1863, next 30 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (38)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 27 Mar 1863, next 30 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (11)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 28 Mar 1863, next 31 Mar 1863

2) A Valentine (39)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 28 Mar 1863, next 31 Mar 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (12)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 30 Mar 1863, next 1 Apr 1863

2) A Valentine (40)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 30 Mar 1863, next 1 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (13)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 31 Mar 1863, next 2 Apr 1863

2) A Valentine (41)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 31 Mar 1863, next 2 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (14)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 1 Apr 1863, next 4 Apr 1863

2) A Valentine (42)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 1 Apr 1863, next 4 Apr 1863

DARK: Good Friday

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (15)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 2 Apr 1863, next 6 Apr 1863

2) A Valentine (43)

Performances first 12 Feb 1863, previous 2 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (16)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 4 Apr 1863, next 7 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll has it Trials of Tomkins
AU: [Thomas J. Williams]
Au Comm later bills credit Williams as author

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, next 7 Apr 1863

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Timotheus Tompkins (bachelor on the lookout): J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Peepington Sharpshins (gentleman of and experimental turn): Paul J. Bedford; Hector Mowbray (young officer): L. J. Sefton; Bella (Sharpshins' daughter): Miss A. Seaman; Becky (maid-servant): Miss Kate Kelly

Reference Cast

Mr. Timotheus Tompkins: John L.    Toole Mr. Peepington Sharpshins: Paul    J. Bedford

Hector Mowbray: L. J. Sefton Bella: Miss A. Seaman Becky: Miss Kate Kelly

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (17)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 6 Apr 1863, next 8 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (2)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 6 Apr 1863, next 8 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (18)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 7 Apr 1863, next 9 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (3)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 7 Apr 1863, next 9 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (19)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 8 Apr 1863, next 10 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (4)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 8 Apr 1863, next 10 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (20)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 9 Apr 1863, next 11 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (5)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 9 Apr 1863, next 11 Apr 1863

1) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (21)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 10 Apr 1863, next 13 Apr 1863

2) The Trial of Tompkins (6)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 10 Apr 1863, next 13 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (7)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 11 Apr 1863, next 14 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (22)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 11 Apr 1863, next 14 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (8)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 13 Apr 1863, next 15 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (23)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 13 Apr 1863, next 15 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (9)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 14 Apr 1863, next 16 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (24)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 14 Apr 1863, next 16 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (10)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 15 Apr 1863, next 17 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (25)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 15 Apr 1863, next 17 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (11)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 16 Apr 1863, next 18 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (26)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 16 Apr 1863, next 18 Apr 1863

1) The Trial of Tompkins (12)

Performances first 6 Apr 1863, previous 17 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (27)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 17 Apr 1863, next 20 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, next 21 Apr 1863

Genre (farce) home-made extravaganza

First Night Cast

John Grumly: J[ohn] L. Toole; Joey (his son): Miss Stoker; Sergeant Tom Brown: Aldridge; Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate Kelly; Mrs. Knagley: Mrs. Stoker; Mrs. Shackles: Miss Seaman; Peggy Brown: Miss Wright; Sally: Miss Pypher; Clara: Miss Wilson

Reference Cast

John Grumly: John L. Toole Joey: Miss Stoker Sergeant Tom Brown: Aldridge Mrs. Grumly: Miss Kate Kelly Mrs. Knagley: Mrs. Stoker

Mrs. Shackles: Miss Seaman Peggy Brown: Miss Wright Sally: Miss Pypher Clara: Miss Wilson

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (28)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 18 Apr 1863, next 21 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (2)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 20 Apr 1863, next 22 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (29)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 20 Apr 1863, next 22 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (3)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 21 Apr 1863, next 23 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (30)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 21 Apr 1863, next 23 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (4)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 22 Apr 1863, next 24 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (31)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 22 Apr 1863, next 24 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (5)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 23 Apr 1863, next 25 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (32)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 23 Apr 1863, next 25 Apr 1863

1) Domestic Economy (6)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 24 Apr 1863, next 27 Apr 1863

2) Aurora Floyd, the Banker's Daughter (33)

Performances first 18 Mar 1863, previous 24 Apr 1863

1) Janet Pride (1)

Title Comment by desire
AU: [Dion L. Boucicault], COMP: [Alfred Mellon]

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, next 28 Apr 1863

Genre (drama) great Adelphi drama; prol, 3 acts

First Night Cast

Richard Pride: Benjamin N. Webster; Bernard: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Dr. Robert: C. J. Smith; Black Jack: Paul J. Bedford; sergeant: Branscombe; corporal: [James] Paulo; Janet Pride: Miss Avonia S. Jones; Sergeant Grey: R[obert] Romer; Dicky Trotter: J[ohn] L. Toole; Mr. Heriot: Stuart; Rook: W[illiam] H. Eburne; George Heriot: [L. J.] Sefton; officers: [James] Paulo, Aldridge, Hitchenson; recorder: C. J. Smith; counsel for the prosecution: W[illiam] H. Eburne; clerk of arraigns: Bennett; counsel for the defence: Branscombe; crier: Powell; foreman of the jury: James; Minnie Grey: Miss Seaman; Nancy: Mrs. Stoker

Reference Cast

Richard Pride: Benjamin N.    Webster Bernard: Charles H. Stephenson Dr. Robert: C. J. Smith Black Jack: Paul J. Bedford sergeant: Branscombe corporal: James Paulo Janet Pride: Miss Avonia S.    Jones Sergeant Grey: Robert Romer Dicky Trotter: John L. Toole Mr. Heriot: Stuart Rook: William H. Eburne George Heriot: L. J. Sefton

officers:    James Paulo    Aldridge    Hitchenson recorder: C. J. Smith counsel for the prosecution:    William H. Eburne clerk of arraigns: Bennett counsel for the defence:    Branscombe crier: Powell foreman of the jury: James Minnie Grey: Miss Seaman Nancy: Mrs. Stoker

Prologue Paris, 1834; I,i garret in Paris; I,ii the Pont Neuf; I,iii the Foundling hospital; II [Australia] II,i the bush at Murrumbidgee

2) Domestic Economy (7)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 25 Apr 1863, next 28 Apr 1863

1) Janet Pride (2)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 27 Apr 1863, next 29 Apr 1863

2) Domestic Economy (8)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 27 Apr 1863, next 29 Apr 1863

1) Janet Pride (3)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 28 Apr 1863, next 30 Apr 1863

2) Domestic Economy (9)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 28 Apr 1863, next 30 Apr 1863

1) Janet Pride (4)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 29 Apr 1863, next 1 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (10)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 29 Apr 1863, next 1 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (5)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 30 Apr 1863, next 2 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (11)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 30 Apr 1863, next 2 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (6)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 1 May 1863, next 4 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (12)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 1 May 1863, next 4 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (7)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 2 May 1863, next 5 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (13)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 2 May 1863, next 5 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (8)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 4 May 1863, next 6 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (14)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 4 May 1863, next 6 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (9)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 5 May 1863, next 7 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (15)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 5 May 1863, next 7 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (10)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 6 May 1863, next 8 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (16)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 6 May 1863, next 8 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (11)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 7 May 1863, next 9 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (17)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 7 May 1863, next 9 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (12)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 8 May 1863, next 11 May 1863

2) Domestic Economy (18)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 8 May 1863, next 21 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (13)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 9 May 1863, next 12 May 1863

2) Ici On Parle Francais (12)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 29 Nov 1862, next 12 May 1863

1) Janet Pride (14)

Performances first 27 Apr 1863, previous 11 May 1863

2) Ici On Parle Francais (13)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 11 May 1863, next 13 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (69)

Title Comment 2d and 3d acts only
Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 17 Mar 1863, next 14 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: William Brough, Andrew Halliday

Performances first 13 May 1863, next 14 May 1863

Genre (drama) new and original petite drama

First Night Cast

Squire Overton (of the grange): Stuart; Arthur (his nephew): [L. J.] Sefton; Joe Chipps (the wooden spoon maker): Benjamin N. Webster; Dr. Dixon (village surgeon): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Ruth Overton (heiress of the grange): Miss Henrietta Simms; Margaret (Ruth's former nurse): Mrs. [John] Billington

Reference Cast

Squire Overton: Stuart Arthur: L. J. Sefton Joe Chipps: Benjamin N. Webster Dr. Dixon: Charles H.

Stephenson Ruth Overton: Miss Henrietta    Simms Margaret: Mrs. John Billington

1. Old Joe's cottage

3) Ici On Parle Francais (14)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 12 May 1863, next 14 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (70)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 13 May 1863, next 15 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (2)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 13 May 1863, next 15 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (15)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 13 May 1863, next 15 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (71)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 14 May 1863, next 16 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (3)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 14 May 1863, next 16 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (16)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 14 May 1863, next 16 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (72)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 15 May 1863, next 18 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (4)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 15 May 1863, next 18 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (17)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 15 May 1863, next 18 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (73)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 16 May 1863, next 19 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (5)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 16 May 1863, next 19 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (18)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 16 May 1863, next 19 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (74)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 18 May 1863, next 20 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (6)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 18 May 1863, next 20 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (19)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 18 May 1863, next 20 May 1863

1) The Green Bushes; or, A Hundred Years Ago (75)

Performances first 6 Oct 1862, previous 19 May 1863

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1862)

BUT Nelly O'Neil: Miss Kate   Kelly Larry: Thomas Servant to Mme. St. Aubert:   White

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (7)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 19 May 1863, next 21 May 1863

3) Ici On Parle Francais (20)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 19 May 1863, next 1 Jun 1863

1) Angel or Devil (1)

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

Performances first 21 May 1863, next 22 May 1863

Genre (drama) drama; 1 act

First Night Cast

Captain De Vaudemont (proscribed royalist): [John] Billington; Captain Duchatel (commissioner of the royalists): C[harles] H. Stephenson; Martin Moutonnet (servant in De Vaudemont's house): J[ohn] L. Toole; Leonie De Vaudemont (wife of De Vaudemont): Miss Avonia S. Jones; Pauline (her child): Miss Ellis

Reference Cast

Captain De Vaudemont: John    Billington Captain Duchatel: Charles H.    Stephenson

Martin Moutonnet: John L. Toole Leonie De Vaudemont: Miss Avonia    S. Jones Pauline: Miss Ellis

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (8)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 20 May 1863, next 22 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 21 May 1863, next 22 May 1863

Genre (burlesque) new and original burlesque extravaganza founded on a famous though somewhat confusing opera

First Night Cast

Manrico (wandering minstrel, real good fellow though a tru-bad-doer): Miss Carrie Nelson; Count di Luna (Count di Magistrate): R. Phillips; Ferrando (his creature): W[illiam] H. Eburne; 1st guard: [James] Paulo; 2nd guard: Aldridge; The Kinchen (gipsy thief, lent for the occasion from Flowers of the Forest): Paul J. Bedford; 1st gipsy: C. J. Smith; 2nd gipsy: R[obert] Romer; Ruiz: Miss A. Seaman; Leonora (ward of di Luna's, eventually awarded to Manrico): Miss Sara Nelson; Azucena (elderly gipsy party with a great deal on her mind): J[ohn] L. Toole; 1st schoolgirl: Miss Wright; 2nd schoolgirl: Miss Stoker; 3d schoolgirl: Miss Taylor; Inez (Leonora's confidential tir woman): Miss Kate Kelly; Gipsies, guards, attendants

Reference Cast

Manrico: Miss Carrie Nelson Count di Luna: R. Phillips Ferrando: William H. Eburne 1st guard: James Paulo 2nd guard: Aldridge The Kinchen: Paul J. Bedford 1st gipsy: C. J. Smith 2nd gipsy: Robert Romer

Ruiz: Miss A. Seaman Leonora: Miss Sara Nelson Azucena: John L. Toole 1st schoolgirl: Miss Wright 2nd schoolgirl: Miss Stoker 3d schoolgirl: Miss Taylor Inez: Miss Kate Kelly

1. exterior of the Count's palace; 2. by the Bay of Biscay; 3. exterior of a finishing academy; 4. the Count's camp; 5. the prison; 6. an Alhambric Garden

4) Domestic Economy (19)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 9 May 1863, next 22 May 1863

General Non-Title Information

overture (to Haydee): [[Daniel F.] Auber]; incidental music: [Alfred Mellon]

1) Angel or Devil (2)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 21 May 1863, next 23 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (9)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 21 May 1863, next 23 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (2)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 21 May 1863, next 23 May 1863

4) Domestic Economy (20)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 21 May 1863, next 23 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (3)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 22 May 1863, next 25 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (10)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 22 May 1863, next 25 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (3)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 22 May 1863, next 25 May 1863

4) Domestic Economy (21)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 22 May 1863, next 25 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (4)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 23 May 1863, next 26 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (11)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 23 May 1863, next 26 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (4)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 23 May 1863, next 26 May 1863

4) Domestic Economy (22)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 23 May 1863, next 26 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (5)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 25 May 1863, next 27 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (12)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 25 May 1863, next 27 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (5)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 25 May 1863, next 27 May 1863

4) Domestic Economy (23)

Performances first 20 Apr 1863, previous 25 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (6)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 26 May 1863, next 28 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (13)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 26 May 1863, next 28 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (6)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 26 May 1863, next 28 May 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: [Tyrone Power]

Performances first 27 May 1863, next 28 May 1863

Genre (farce) Hibernian farce

First Night Cast

Rattler: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Miller: C. J. Smith; Swell Billy: L. J. Sefton; Blowhard: R[obert] Romer; Shooter: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Star the Glaze: [James] Paulo; Mrs. Conscience: Mrs. H. Lewis; Kitty: Miss Kate Kelly; Betty: Miss Stoker

Cast Comment cast taken fr next day's bill (28/May/63) since roles not given on this one

Reference Cast

Rattler: Charles H. Stephenson Miller: C. J. Smith Swell Billy: L. J. Sefton Blowhard: Robert Romer Shooter: William H. Eburne

Star the Glaze: James Paulo Mrs. Conscience: Mrs. H. Lewis Kitty: Miss Kate Kelly Betty: Miss Stoker

1) Angel or Devil (7)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 27 May 1863, next 29 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (14)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 27 May 1863, next 29 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (7)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 27 May 1863, next 29 May 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (2)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 27 May 1863, next 29 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (8)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 28 May 1863, next 30 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (15)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 28 May 1863, next 30 May 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (8)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 28 May 1863, next 30 May 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (3)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 28 May 1863, next 30 May 1863

1) Angel or Devil (9)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 29 May 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (16)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 29 May 1863, next 1 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (9)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 29 May 1863, next 1 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (4)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 29 May 1863, next 1 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (21)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 20 May 1863, next 2 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (17)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 30 May 1863, next 2 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (10)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 30 May 1863, next 2 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (5)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 30 May 1863, next 2 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (22)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 1 Jun 1863, next 3 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (18)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 1 Jun 1863, next 3 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (11)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 1 Jun 1863, next 3 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (6)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 1 Jun 1863, next 3 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (23)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 2 Jun 1863, next 4 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (19)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 2 Jun 1863, next 4 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (12)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 2 Jun 1863, next 4 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (7)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 2 Jun 1863, next 4 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (24)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 3 Jun 1863, next 5 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (20)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 3 Jun 1863, next 5 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (13)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 3 Jun 1863, next 5 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (8)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 3 Jun 1863, next 5 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (25)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 4 Jun 1863, next 6 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (21)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 4 Jun 1863, next 6 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (14)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 4 Jun 1863, next 6 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (9)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 4 Jun 1863, next 6 Jun 1863

1) Ici On Parle Francais (26)

Performances first 17 Nov 1862, previous 5 Jun 1863

2) The Wooden Spoon Maker (22)

Performances first 13 May 1863, previous 5 Jun 1863

3) Ill Treated Il Trovatore; or, The Mother, the Maiden, and the Musicianer (15)

Performances first 21 May 1863, previous 5 Jun 1863, next 8 Jun 1863

4) How to Pay the Rent (10)

Performances first 27 May 1863, previous 5 Jun 1863, next 20 Jun 1863

1) The Willow Copse (1)

AU: [Dion L. Boucicault], [Charles L. Kenney], COMP: [Alfred Mellon]

Performances first 8 Jun 1863, next 9 Jun 1863

Genre (drama) celebrated Adelphi drama

First Night Cast

Sir Richard Vaughan: [John] Billington; Colonel Vanguard: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Luke Fielding: Benjamin N. Webster; Arthur Apsley: L. J. Sefton; Lord Bubblemere: W[illiam] H. Eburne; Augustus de Rosherville: J[ohn] L. Toole; Hulks: Stuart; Staggers: Paul J. Bedford (his original character); Joseph: R[obert] Romer; Fungus: Branscombe; George: [James] Paulo; Lynx: C. J. Smith; Detective officer: Aldridge; Rose Fielding: Miss Henrietta Simms; Lady Apsley: Mrs. [H.] Lewis; Lucy Vanguard: Miss A. Seaman; Meg: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon (her original character); Miss Apsley: Miss Wright; Miss Georgina Apsley: Miss Stoker; Fan: Mrs. Stoker

Reference Cast

Sir Richard Vaughan: John    Billington Colonel Vanguard: Charles H.    Stephenson Luke Fielding: Benjamin N.    Webster Arthur Apsley: L. J. Sefton Lord Bubblemere: William H.    Eburne Augustus de Rosherville: John L.    Toole Hulks: Stuart Staggers: Paul J. Bedford Joseph: Robert Romer

Fungus: Branscombe George: James Paulo Lynx: C. J. Smith Detective officer: Aldridge Rose Fielding: Miss Henrietta    Simms Lady Apsley: Mrs. H. Lewis Lucy Vanguard: Miss A. Seaman Meg: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Miss Apsley: Miss Wright Miss Georgina Apsley: Miss    Stoker 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 library of the old manor house; III,ii the lodge and park gates of the old manor house; III,iii the oak avenue; III,iv the lawn; IV,i the 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