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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1869-1870

• First Performance of Oct 1869

• First Performance of Nov 1869

• First Performance of Dec 1869

• First Performance of Jan 1870

• First Performance of Feb 1870

• First Performance of Mar 1870

• First Performance of Apr 1870

• First Performance of May 1870

• First Performance of Jun 1870

• First Performance of Jul 1870

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

The Season

The winter season was in some respects the least interesting and the least successful of the decade. It was short, beginning on 2 October 1869 and ending on 23 April 1870. There were new plays, but none of outstanding merit, nor any with unusually long runs; a well-tried afterpiece, Domestic Economy, having the longest, with eighty-eight performances. Nor was the season distinguished by the introduction of highly talented actors from elsewhere. However, though lacking brilliance in productions, the Adelphi still maintained its hold on regular supporters. The summer season, of fourteen weeks, held more of interest.

As in the previous year, a new play was put on for the opening night. This was Lost at Sea, a London Story, accompanied by two popular farces, Too Much of a Good Thing and Domestic Economy. The play attracted more comment for its faults than for its merits. The Athenæum, (9 October) considered that "from the association of two writers of talent and experience like Messrs. Dion Boucicault and H. J. Byron, a higher result than has been obtained was to be expected." The Observer (5 October) commented that though the popularity of the Adelphi was not in doubt and that Lost at Sea "would probably be performed ... for many nights to come, yet it has every fault that can be crowded into one piece, or into 3 hours' representation." The faults were enumerated:

The idea on which the story is founded is badly carried out, the writing is poor, there is little originality of character, and the various scenes are loosely constructed whilst under the pretence set up for dramas of its class of strictly following actual life, it contains violations of probability that can hardly be conceived to have entered into the minds of writers with eyes open to what is going on around them.

The scenery gave poor representations of well-known parts of London; that of the Thames at night was "remarkable for its unsimilitude." The scenes, though evidently liked by the audience, were introduced "less for the aid they afford in the development of the plot than as means of introducing those views of modern London of which the playgoer never wearies" (Athenæum, 9 October). The Times (5 October) summed up the absence of dramatic interest: "the good are good, the bad are bad; the spade is a spade and in accordance with the nature of spades is not remarkably brilliant." Nevertheless, the scenery elicited applause, once with the rather odd result that it "gave an opportunity for the scene-shifter to intrude himself upon the stage and bow to the audience to the utter destruction of all dramatic illusion" (Observer). The Times noted that when the authors were called for at the end, the considerable applause was "mingled with hisses." As it ran for seventy-eight performances, it seemed to have more success than the critics anticipated. The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the first performance.

Lost at Sea was taken off for a week at the end of November for the introduction of a revival of The Long Strike, by Boucicault, originally brought out at the Lyceum three years earlier. Webster appeared in this in "one of those strongly marked characters in the delineation of which he is almost without a rival" (Times, 2 December). For once, there was no need for a reminder for some curtailment of the play. The same review gives: "The play has been reduced from four acts to three and gains by the compression." However, this necessitated alterations, not all of them beneficial. According to the Athenæum (4 December), "Haste and a little slovenliness are shown in most of the alterations, and the play as it stands, though not without interest, seems weaker in all respects than upon its first presentation." The Observer (5 December) was more generous, finding that the alterations had not destroyed the "characteristic features of the plot," but added, "the denouement is changed without any improvement in effect." After one week, Lost at Sea and The Long Strike together made up the program for five weeks.

Webster's interest seems to have been somewhat divided. On 1 November, he began as lessee of the Princess's Theatre.

The next major production was The Nightingale by T. W. Robertson, on 15 January 1870. The play was dismissed contemptuously by the Observer (16 January):

The commonplace story is not treated dramatically, while the dialogue is utterly unworthy of the author of School. No acting could have lent such a piece as The Nightingale interest with the audience. Performers did their best--the new drama cannot be pronounced a success--the hissing was so loud at the end that the audience was evidently astonished when the author presented himself before the curtain.

The Times (17 January) commented, "Obscurity, without complication, was also a defect of the piece, and the audience, in many places, not exactly comprehending what was set before them, laughed when they ought to have cried and hissed at every opportunity." The characters gave the performers little opportunity, and even the chief one, "in spite of the finished acting of Webster seemed to slip over the susceptibilities of the audience without moving them greatly." The acting of Miss Furtado received some commendation, but "the only character thoroughly appreciated was Keziah--a plain-spoken servant, who hated everything foreign, acted with spirit by Miss Eliza Johnstone." Only thirty-nine performances were given.

The engagement in February of H. J. Byron as an actor led to the production of four of his plays, in three of which he performed. Two were new to the Adelphi but had already been performed elsewhere. Not Such a Fool as He Looks, a comedy in 3 acts, was given on 17 February while The Nightingale was still being performed. The second, Blow for Blow, made up the program with Not Such a Fool as He Looks from 3 March after The Nightingale had been withdrawn. On 7 March, the Times commented:

The engagement of Mr. H. J. Byron as a comedian at this house has led to the revival of Blow for Blow, one of the best of his dramas. Although known to the capital as a dramatist only till within the last few months, H. J. Byron is now firmly established among us as an [sic] humourous histrionic artist, whose entrance is hailed with a laugh significant of expected mirth, and who exercises irresistible control over the pleased attention of his audience.... He has a style of his own.

The play had been given previously at the Globe, but the Adelphi production had its originality. The Times praised the performers who were not "mere copies" of those in the parts at the Globe, but each "was the result of a distinct conception." All were good.

The Duchess of Cambridge with the Prince and Princess of Teck attended the performance on 14 March.

The third and last production in which Byron appeared was The Prompter's Box, which, performed with Whitebait at Greenwich, revived from the previous year, was the last new production of the winter season. It had a mixed reception from the critics. The Observer (27 March) declared that it was "completely successful, and to a great extent, deservedly so. It is original, it has a clearly told story, and it is amusing; moreover, in style and treatment, it hits the taste of the present day." Byron and Webster were praised for their performances. The critic admitted that the play "might be shortened to the increase of its effectiveness, and its style was not high in its own class of drama." The Times (25 March) had some favorable comments, but added, "Still we have not enough to fill out four long acts." The Athenæum (2 April) had scarcely a good word to give. "[It] is a thoroughly characteristic specimen of the author's workmanship. It is slovenly, disorderly and disconnected, and has, artistically considered, every fault a piece can have." There was a concession--"It is interesting and amusing nevertheless, and may hope, when shorn of half its proportions to obtain a fair hold upon the public." The final comment was, "The performance, though tedious from its length, was well received. With many excisions, The Prompter's Box may be a successful piece; a good play it cannot be made." Webster's benefit on 23 April closed the season.

The summer season followed without a break or any change of program. On 4 May, a new production by Byron that was billed as an extravaganza, was produced. The Athenæum (7 May) described it as "little more than a vehicle for scenery and ballet, both of which are introduced with a prodigality and splendour seldom witnessed at this theatre." The Observer (8 May) considered it to be "one of the best, the most effective, and the most lively of its class."

Byron performed in Green Bushes on 27 May for Miss Furtado's benefit, the only time he took part in a play other than his own during the season. It was announced as "the last night of the present company performing."

With a new company, George Coleman became the acting manager. Several of the established performers, including Phillips, the stage-manager, remained. Some of the new company, including Henry Neville, his father, and Paulo, were already known at the Adelphi. The most outstanding of the new members was George Vining, late lessee of the Princess's Theatre.

There were new productions, two of them worthy of note. The first of them was Put Yourself in His Place; or, Free Labor, adapted from his novel by Charles Reade. It did not, in the main, attract favorable criticism. It was, like so many others, too long, not finishing till nearly midnight. The performance was "dragging and tedious" (Times, 31 May). The Athenæum (23 June) was more severe. Though conceding "Mr. Reade's method and purpose are so thoroughly his own, and ... so good in their way, and Mr. Reade himself is so much in earnest, that the task of censure is unpleasant and in some respects useless," added, "It is not easy to find anything but fault with his new drama." One of the more tedious scenes consisted of nearly half an hour spent with Neville "at work beating, on a real anvil, a piece of iron drawn out of a real forge." The performers were not at fault. The production was warmly received, but by "an unusually thin house."

The other major production, The Robust Invalid, an adaptation by Reade of Moliere's La Malade Imaginaire, received more generous comments. The Times (20 June) considered the play to be a good adaptation and the performers, especially Vining, to be more than satisfactory. The Athenæum also praised the performers giving special mention to Miss Florence Terry "The occasion was selected for the debut of Miss Florence Terry, who made her first bow to an audience as Louison ... a part which she sustained charmingly. The house received her with unbounded applause" (18 June). This was not her first appearance at the Adelphi. In 1866, when she was eleven years old, she had appeared with her sister, Kate, in A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing. The Robust Invalid had to "be pronounced a success" and with only "slight curtailment ... may be expected to have a long run."

Whatever may have been said in disparagement, the manager had clearly been enterprising in putting on productions demanding so much effort at this time of the year. In a history of the Adelphi, in 1877, The Era Almanack mentioned both plays as having drawn "some good houses." The season, which ended on 19 July, was a not insignificant one for the summer.

Considering the year as a whole, good standards of acting had been maintained, and the scenery, if it did not always please the critics, was striking. There were several unusual dramatic effects on the stage. It is unfortunate that the performers did not always have the material their talents deserved.

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Daily Calendar For 1869-1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (1)

AU: Augustus G. Harris

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, next 4 Oct 1869

Genre (farce) comedietta

First Night Cast

Captain Hector Montgomery: Ashley; Dr. Brandysnap: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Sam: H[arwood] Cooper; Isabel: Miss Nelly Harris; Dianah Brandysnap: Miss Maria Harris; Betty: Miss Turtle

Reference Cast

Captain Hector Montgomery:    Ashley Dr. Brandysnap: Charles H.    Stephenson Sam: Harwood Cooper

Isabel: Miss Nelly Harris Dianah Brandysnap: Miss Maria    Harris Betty: Miss Turtle

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Dion L. Boucicault, Henry J. Byron

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, next 4 Oct 1869

Genre (drama) new drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Walter Coram: Arthur Stirling; Lord Alfred Colebrooke: J[ames] D. Beveridge (1st app); Jos. Jessop: George G. Belmore; Rawlings: [Edward] Atkins; Franklin: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Smyley: Miss Eliza Johnstone; Griffiths: G. Skinner; Dr. Thorpe: C. Locksley; Jones: [E.] Tomlin; Gabriel: C. J. Smith; McKay: Hawthorne; Bidder: Cooper; Grey: R[obert] Romer; Katey: Miss Rose Leclercq; Laura Franklin: Miss Lennox Grey; Mrs. Jessop: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Mrs. Pybus: Mrs. Stoker; lady: Miss E. Turtle; newsboy: Miss Stoker; boy with "Echo": Master Sidney; bankers' clerks, cashiers, tradesmen, tradeswomen, policemen, telegraph boys, ladies, children, messengers: /Morris Rushton, Smithson, Aldridge, Cox, Askel, Batty, Moore, Wright, Andrews, J. Powell, F. Conran, W. Powell, Miss Manley, Miss Conran

Reference Cast

Walter Coram: Arthur Stirling Lord Alfred Colebrooke: James D.    Beveridge Jos. Jessop: George G. Belmore Rawlings: Edward Atkins Franklin: Charles H. Stephenson Smyley: Miss Eliza Johnstone Griffiths: G. Skinner Dr. Thorpe: C. Locksley Jones: E. Tomlin Gabriel: C. J. Smith McKay: Hawthorne Bidder: Cooper Grey: Robert Romer Katey: Miss Rose Leclercq Laura Franklin: Miss Lennox    Grey Mrs. Jessop: Mrs. Leigh Murray Mrs. Pybus: Mrs. Stoker lady: Miss E. Turtle

boy with "Echo": Miss Stoker bankers' clerks, cashiers,    tradesmen, tradeswomen,    policemen, telegraph boys,    ladies, children, messengers:    Morris    Rushton    Smithson    Aldridge    Cox    Askel    Batty    Moore    Wright    Andrews    J. Powell    F. Conran    W. Powell    Miss Manley    Miss Conran

(dIII) the destruction of Jessop's museum

I,i Franklin's villa at Acton; I,ii Love Lane, Lambeth; I,iii the laboratory; II,i [evening] the gardens at Acton Villa; II,ii a room in Jessop's house; II,iii Villiers Street, Strand--Gatti's Concert Hall; II,iv Hungerford Bridge and the Thames; III,i Lombard Street; III,ii a room at the villa; III,iii the bank and bank parlour; III,iv Jessop's room in the Charing Cross Hotel; III,v the lost man's room; III,vi the exterior of Jessop's house; III,vii the attic floor and roofs of Love Lane; IV,i the villa at Fulham

Plot summary in bill

3) Domestic Economy (1)

AU: Mark Lemon

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, next 4 Oct 1869

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

John Grumly: George G. Belmore; Tom Brown: Aldridge; Joe: Miss Stoker; Mrs. Grumly: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Stoker; Mrs. Shackles: Miss Turtle; 1st customer: Miss Manley; 2nd customer: Miss Conran

Cast Comment Miss Manley misspelled "Manly" here. Elsewhere she is "Manley"

Reference Cast

John Grumly: George G. Belmore Tom Brown: Aldridge Joe: Miss Stoker Mrs. Grumly: Mrs. Leigh Murray

Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Stoker Mrs. Shackles: Miss Turtle 1st customer: Miss Manley 2nd customer: Miss Conran

General Non-Title Information

overture (from Preciosa): [[Carl M.] Weber]; overture (from Lost at Sea): [Edwin Ellis]; valse: "The Waves and Billows" [Johann Strauss]; selection (from La Reine de Saba): [Charles F. Gounod]; selection (from Polonaise): [[Von] Hamm]

Opening night, opening announced originally for 15 Sept delayed

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (2)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Oct 1869, next 5 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (2)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Oct 1869, next 5 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (2)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Oct 1869, next 5 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (3)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Oct 1869, next 6 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (3)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Oct 1869, next 6 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (3)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Oct 1869, next 6 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (4)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Oct 1869, next 7 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (4)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Oct 1869, next 7 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (4)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Oct 1869, next 7 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (5)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Oct 1869, next 8 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (5)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Oct 1869, next 8 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (5)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Oct 1869, next 8 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (6)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Oct 1869, next 9 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (6)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Oct 1869, next 9 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (6)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Oct 1869, next 9 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (7)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Oct 1869, next 11 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (7)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Oct 1869, next 11 Oct 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT boy with "Echo": Master   Sidney ADDS newsboy: Miss Stoker

3) Domestic Economy (7)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Oct 1869, next 11 Oct 1869

Source Comment Undated BILL: "Every Evening"; Because pcs on this bill are identical to those preceding and those following it, it is judged to cover the week of 11-16 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (8)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Oct 1869, next 12 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (8)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Oct 1869, next 12 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (8)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Oct 1869, next 12 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (9)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Oct 1869, next 13 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (9)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Oct 1869, next 13 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (9)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Oct 1869, next 13 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (10)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Oct 1869, next 14 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (10)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Oct 1869, next 14 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (10)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Oct 1869, next 14 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (11)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Oct 1869, next 15 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (11)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Oct 1869, next 15 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (11)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Oct 1869, next 15 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (12)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Oct 1869, next 16 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (12)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Oct 1869, next 16 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (12)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Oct 1869, next 16 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (13)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Oct 1869, next 18 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (13)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Oct 1869, next 18 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (13)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Oct 1869, next 18 Oct 1869

Source Comment Undated BILL: "Every Evening"; Because pcs on this bill are identical to those preceding and those following it, it is judged to cover the week of 18-23 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (14)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Oct 1869, next 19 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (14)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Oct 1869, next 19 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (14)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Oct 1869, next 19 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (15)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Oct 1869, next 20 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (15)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Oct 1869, next 20 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (15)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Oct 1869, next 20 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (16)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Oct 1869, next 21 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (16)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Oct 1869, next 21 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (16)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Oct 1869, next 21 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (17)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Oct 1869, next 22 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (17)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Oct 1869, next 22 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (17)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Oct 1869, next 22 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (18)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Oct 1869, next 23 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (18)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Oct 1869, next 23 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (18)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Oct 1869, next 23 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (19)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Oct 1869, next 25 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (19)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Oct 1869, next 25 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (19)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Oct 1869, next 25 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (20)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Oct 1869, next 26 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (20)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Oct 1869, next 26 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (20)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Oct 1869, next 26 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (21)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Oct 1869, next 27 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (21)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Oct 1869, next 27 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (21)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Oct 1869, next 27 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (22)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Oct 1869, next 28 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (22)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Oct 1869, next 28 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (22)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Oct 1869, next 28 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (23)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Oct 1869, next 29 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (23)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Oct 1869, next 29 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (23)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Oct 1869, next 29 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (24)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Oct 1869, next 30 Oct 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (24)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Oct 1869, next 30 Oct 1869

3) Domestic Economy (24)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Oct 1869, next 30 Oct 1869

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (25)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Oct 1869, next 16 Apr 1870

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (25)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Oct 1869, next 1 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (25)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Oct 1869, next 1 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (1)

AU: [John M. Morton]

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, next 2 Nov 1869

Genre (farce) celebrated Adelphi farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Bobtail: E[dward] Atkins; Mr. Wagtail: C. J. Smith; Mr. Langford: C. Locksley; Mrs. Bobtail: Miss Turtle; Mrs. Wagtail: Mrs. Stoker; Nancy Muddle: Miss Eliza Johnstone; nurse: Miss Conran

Reference Cast

Mr. Bobtail: James G. Taylor Mr. Wagtail: C. J. Smith Mr. Langford: G. Skinner Mrs. Bobtail: Miss Turtle

Mrs. Wagtail: Mrs. Stoker Nancy Muddle: Miss Eliza    Johnstone nurse: Miss Conran

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (26)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Oct 1869, next 2 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (26)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Oct 1869, next 2 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (2)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 1 Nov 1869, next 3 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (27)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 1 Nov 1869, next 3 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (27)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 1 Nov 1869, next 3 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (3)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 2 Nov 1869, next 4 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (28)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Nov 1869, next 4 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (28)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Nov 1869, next 4 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (4)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 3 Nov 1869, next 5 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (29)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 Nov 1869, next 5 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (29)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 Nov 1869, next 5 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (5)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 4 Nov 1869, next 6 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (30)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Nov 1869, next 6 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (30)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Nov 1869, next 6 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (6)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 5 Nov 1869, next 8 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (31)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Nov 1869, next 8 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (31)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Nov 1869, next 8 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (7)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 6 Nov 1869, next 9 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (32)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Nov 1869, next 9 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (32)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Nov 1869, next 9 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (8)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 8 Nov 1869, next 10 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (33)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Nov 1869, next 10 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (33)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Nov 1869, next 10 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (9)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 9 Nov 1869, next 11 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (34)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Nov 1869, next 11 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (34)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Nov 1869, next 11 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (10)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 10 Nov 1869, next 12 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (35)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 Nov 1869, next 12 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (35)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 Nov 1869, next 12 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (11)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 11 Nov 1869, next 13 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (36)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Nov 1869, next 13 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (36)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Nov 1869, next 13 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (12)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 12 Nov 1869, next 15 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (37)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Nov 1869, next 15 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (37)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Nov 1869, next 15 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (13)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 13 Nov 1869, next 16 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (38)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Nov 1869, next 16 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (38)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Nov 1869, next 16 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (14)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 15 Nov 1869, next 17 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (39)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Nov 1869, next 17 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (39)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Nov 1869, next 17 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (15)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 16 Nov 1869, next 18 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (40)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Nov 1869, next 18 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (40)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Nov 1869, next 18 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (16)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 17 Nov 1869, next 19 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (41)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 17 Nov 1869, next 19 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (41)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 17 Nov 1869, next 19 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (17)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 18 Nov 1869, next 20 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (42)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Nov 1869, next 20 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (42)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Nov 1869, next 20 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (18)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 19 Nov 1869, next 22 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins Mr. Langford: C. Locksley

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (43)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Nov 1869, next 22 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (43)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Nov 1869, next 22 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (19)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 20 Nov 1869, next 23 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (44)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Nov 1869, next 23 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (44)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Nov 1869, next 23 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (20)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 22 Nov 1869, next 24 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (45)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Nov 1869, next 24 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (45)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Nov 1869, next 24 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (21)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 23 Nov 1869, next 25 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (46)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Nov 1869, next 25 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (46)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Nov 1869, next 25 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (22)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 24 Nov 1869, next 26 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (47)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 24 Nov 1869, next 26 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (47)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 24 Nov 1869, next 26 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (23)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 25 Nov 1869, next 27 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (48)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Nov 1869, next 27 Nov 1869

3) Domestic Economy (48)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Nov 1869, next 27 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (24)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 26 Nov 1869, next 29 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (49)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Nov 1869, next 6 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (49)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Nov 1869, next 29 Nov 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (25)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 27 Nov 1869, next 30 Nov 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (1)

AU: Dion L. Boucicault, COMP: Edwin Ellis

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, next 30 Nov 1869

Genre (drama) great drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

manufacturers Mr. Radley: Arthur Stirling; Mr. Aspinall: C. J. Smith magistrates Mr. Armitage: H[arwood] Cooper; Mr. Brooke: C. Locksley Noah Learoyd (ringleader of "the strike" and delegate from the United Working Men): Ben[jamin N.] Webster delegates and leaders Shorrock: Smithson; John O'Dick: [E.] Tomlin; James Staley: Robinson Jem Starkie (foreman of engineers): W[illiam] Rignold; Johnny Reilly (Irish sailor): J[ames] G. Taylor; Moneypenny (solicitor): George G. Belmore; Slack (telegraph operator): [Frank] Moreland; Crankshaw (policeman): Charles H. Stephenson; Jack O'Bob (working man): Aldridge; Sam Bowles: [G.] Skinner; money taker: Richards; ticket collector: Mathews; Jane Learoyd (factory girl): Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado; Betsy (Moneypenny's servant): Miss E. Turtle; female passenger: Mrs. Stoker

Reference Cast

Mr. Radley: Arthur Stirling Mr. Aspinall: C. J. Smith Mr. Armitage: Harwood Cooper Mr. Brooke: C. Locksley Noah Learoyd: Benjamin N.    Webster Shorrock: Smithson John O'Dick: E. Tomlin James Staley: Robinson Jem Starkie: William Rignold Johnny Reilly: James G. Taylor Moneypenny: George G. Belmore

Slack: Frank Moreland Crankshaw: Charles H.    Stephenson Jack O'Bob: Aldridge Sam Bowles: G. Skinner money taker: Richards ticket collector: Mathews Jane Learoyd: Miss Teresa E.    Furtado Betsy: Miss E. Turtle female passenger: Mrs. Stoker

(dI,ii) "Jane and her lover--the tryst"; (dII,i) "the murder"

I,i room at the "Seven Stars"; I,ii lane, Ancoats; I,iii Noah's dwelling; II,i Fuller's Lane; II,ii street in Manchester; II,iii Moneypenny's office; II,iv telegraph office; III,i railway station; III,ii Withy Lane; III,iii a room in Radley's house

3) Domestic Economy (50)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Nov 1869, next 30 Nov 1869

General Non-Title Information

march: "Waffenruf" [J[oseph] Gungl]; overture (from Martha): [[Friedrich F.] Flotow]; quadrille (from Le Diable a Quatre): [A[dolphe C.] Adam]; selection (from Il Barbiere di Seviglia): [[Gioacchino A.] Rossini]; valse: "Kroll's Ball Klange" [[Hans C.?] Lumbye]; overture (from L' Ambassadrice): [[Daniel F.] Auber]

1) My Precious Betsy (26)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 29 Nov 1869, next 1 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (2)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 29 Nov 1869, next 1 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (51)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Nov 1869, next 1 Dec 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (27)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 30 Nov 1869, next 2 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (3)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 30 Nov 1869, next 2 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (52)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Nov 1869, next 2 Dec 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (28)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 1 Dec 1869, next 3 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (4)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 1 Dec 1869, next 3 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (53)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 1 Dec 1869, next 3 Dec 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (29)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 2 Dec 1869, next 4 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (5)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 2 Dec 1869, next 4 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (54)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Dec 1869, next 4 Dec 1869

1) My Precious Betsy (30)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 3 Dec 1869, next 23 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (1 Nov 1869)

BUT Mr. Bobtail: Edward Atkins

2) The Long Strike (6)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 3 Dec 1869, next 6 Dec 1869

3) Domestic Economy (55)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 Dec 1869, next 10 Jan 1870

1) The Long Strike (7)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 4 Dec 1869, next 7 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (50)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Nov 1869, next 7 Dec 1869

1) The Long Strike (8)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 6 Dec 1869, next 8 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (51)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Dec 1869, next 8 Dec 1869

1) The Long Strike (9)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 7 Dec 1869, next 9 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (52)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Dec 1869, next 9 Dec 1869

1) The Long Strike (10)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 8 Dec 1869, next 10 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (53)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Dec 1869, next 10 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (11)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 9 Dec 1869, next 11 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (54)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Dec 1869, next 11 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (12)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 10 Dec 1869, next 13 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (55)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 Dec 1869, next 13 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (13)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 11 Dec 1869, next 14 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (56)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Dec 1869, next 14 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (14)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 13 Dec 1869, next 15 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (57)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Dec 1869, next 15 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (15)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 14 Dec 1869, next 16 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (58)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Dec 1869, next 16 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (16)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 15 Dec 1869, next 17 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (59)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Dec 1869, next 17 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (17)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 16 Dec 1869, next 18 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (60)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Dec 1869, next 18 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (18)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 17 Dec 1869, next 20 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (61)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 17 Dec 1869, next 20 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (19)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 18 Dec 1869, next 21 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (62)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Dec 1869, next 21 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (20)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 20 Dec 1869, next 22 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (63)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Dec 1869, next 22 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (21)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 21 Dec 1869, next 23 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (64)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Dec 1869, next 23 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (22)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 22 Dec 1869, next 24 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (65)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Dec 1869, next 24 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

1) The Long Strike (23)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 23 Dec 1869, next 27 Dec 1869

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (66)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Dec 1869, next 27 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold

DARK: Christmas

1) The Long Strike (24)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 24 Dec 1869, next 28 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (67)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 24 Dec 1869, next 28 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (25)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 27 Dec 1869, next 29 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (68)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Dec 1869, next 29 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (26)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 28 Dec 1869, next 30 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (69)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Dec 1869, next 30 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (27)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 29 Dec 1869, next 31 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (70)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Dec 1869, next 31 Dec 1869

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (28)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 30 Dec 1869, next 1 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (71)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Dec 1869, next 1 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (29)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 31 Dec 1869, next 3 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (72)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 31 Dec 1869, next 3 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (30)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 1 Jan 1870, next 4 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (73)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 1 Jan 1870, next 4 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (31)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 3 Jan 1870, next 5 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (74)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 Jan 1870, next 5 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (32)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 4 Jan 1870, next 6 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (75)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Jan 1870, next 6 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (33)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 5 Jan 1870, next 7 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (76)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Jan 1870, next 7 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (34)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 6 Jan 1870, next 8 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (77)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 Jan 1870, next 8 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) The Long Strike (35)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 7 Jan 1870, next 10 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Johnny Reilly: Edward   Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

2) Lost at Sea: A London Story (78)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Lord Alfred Colebrooke:   William Rignold Katey: Miss Teresa E. Furtado

1) Open to Conviction! (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Robert B. Brough
Au Comm "The late Robert Brough" (bill)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, next 11 Jan 1870

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Plastic Pheeble: George G. Belmore; Major Popthorne: Charles H. Stephenson; Mr. Jogmerton: C. J. Smith; Algernon Brown: J[ames] D. Beveridge; James: G. Skinner; Arabella Jogmerton: Miss Lennox Grey; Mrs. Bright: Mrs. Leigh Murray

Reference Cast

Mr. Plastic Pheeble: George G.    Belmore Major Popthorne: Charles H.    Stephenson Mr. Jogmerton: C. J. Smith Algernon Brown: James D.

Beveridge James: G. Skinner Arabella Jogmerton: Miss Lennox    Grey Mrs. Bright: Mrs. Leigh Murray

2) The Long Strike (36)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 8 Jan 1870, next 11 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Jem Starkie: James D.   Beveridge Johnny Reilly: Edward Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

3) Domestic Economy (56)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Dec 1869, next 11 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

Cast Comment There is an outside possibility that Mrs. Conran is a typographical error for Miss Conran, but the bills are very clear

1) Open to Conviction! (2)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 10 Jan 1870, next 12 Jan 1870

2) The Long Strike (37)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 10 Jan 1870, next 12 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Jem Starkie: James D.   Beveridge Johnny Reilly: Edward Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

3) Domestic Economy (57)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 Jan 1870, next 12 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (3)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 11 Jan 1870, next 13 Jan 1870

2) The Long Strike (38)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 11 Jan 1870, next 13 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Jem Starkie: James D.   Beveridge Johnny Reilly: Edward Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

3) Domestic Economy (58)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Jan 1870, next 13 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (4)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 12 Jan 1870, next 14 Jan 1870

2) The Long Strike (39)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 12 Jan 1870, next 14 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Jem Starkie: James D.   Beveridge Johnny Reilly: Edward Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

3) Domestic Economy (59)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Jan 1870, next 14 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (5)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 13 Jan 1870, next 15 Jan 1870

2) The Long Strike (40)

Performances first 29 Nov 1869, previous 13 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (29 Nov 1869)

BUT Jem Starkie: James D.   Beveridge Johnny Reilly: Edward Atkins Slack: Arthur W. Powell

3) Domestic Economy (60)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 Jan 1870, next 15 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (6)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 14 Jan 1870, next 17 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Thomas W. Robertson
Au Comm "By the author of Society, Ours, Caste, Play, School, Home, Dreams" (bill)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, next 17 Jan 1870

Genre (drama) new and original Adelphi drama; 5 acts

First Night Cast

Harold Fane: Arthur Stirling; Ismael: Benjamin N. Webster; Jack Chepstowe: Mrs. Alfred Mellon; William Waye: J[ames] D. Beveridge; Major Pomeroy: H[arwood] Cooper; Joe: [G.] Skinner; Willie: Master Blanchard; Mary: Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado; Keziah: Miss Eliza Johnstone; Mrs. Minns: Mrs. [John] Caulfield

Reference Cast

Harold Fane: Arthur Stirling Ismael: Benjamin N. Webster Jack Chepstowe: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon William Waye: James D.    Beveridge

Major Pomeroy: Harwood Cooper Joe: G. Skinner Willie: Master Blanchard Mary: Miss Teresa E. Furtado Keziah: Miss Eliza Johnstone Mrs. Minns: Mrs. John Caulfield

1. English home; 2. the Italian inn; 3. the lodgings, Portsmouith; 4. the square, London; 5. the village church

3) Domestic Economy (61)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Jan 1870, next 17 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

Cast Comment G. Skinner appears as Skinner until Jan 31

General Non-Title Information

march: "Sadowa" [H. Millars]; overture (from Alesandro Stradella): [[Friedrich F.] Flotow]; valse: "Kroll's Ball Klange" [[Hans C.?] Lumbye]; operatic medley [J. Hamms]; selection (from Le Caid): [Adolphe C. Adam (comp); Edwin Ellis (arr)]; quadrille (from L' Elisire D'Amore): [Bosisio]; overture (from Le Pre Aux Clercs): [[L. Ferdinand] Herold]

1) Open to Conviction! (7)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 15 Jan 1870, next 18 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (2)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 15 Jan 1870, next 18 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (62)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Jan 1870, next 18 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (8)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 17 Jan 1870, next 19 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (3)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 17 Jan 1870, next 19 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (63)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 17 Jan 1870, next 19 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (9)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 18 Jan 1870, next 20 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (4)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 18 Jan 1870, next 20 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (64)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Jan 1870, next 20 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (10)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 19 Jan 1870, next 21 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (5)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 19 Jan 1870, next 21 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (65)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Jan 1870, next 21 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (11)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 20 Jan 1870, next 22 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (6)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 20 Jan 1870, next 22 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (66)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Jan 1870, next 22 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (12)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 21 Jan 1870, next 24 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (7)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 21 Jan 1870, next 24 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (67)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Jan 1870, next 24 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (13)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 22 Jan 1870, next 25 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (8)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 22 Jan 1870, next 25 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (68)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Jan 1870, next 25 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (14)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 24 Jan 1870, next 26 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (9)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 24 Jan 1870, next 26 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (69)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 24 Jan 1870, next 26 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (15)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 25 Jan 1870, next 27 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (10)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 25 Jan 1870, next 27 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (70)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Jan 1870, next 27 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (16)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 26 Jan 1870, next 28 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (11)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 26 Jan 1870, next 28 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (71)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Jan 1870, next 28 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (17)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 27 Jan 1870, next 29 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (12)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 27 Jan 1870, next 29 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (72)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Jan 1870, next 29 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (18)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 28 Jan 1870, next 31 Jan 1870

2) The Nightingale (13)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 28 Jan 1870, next 31 Jan 1870

3) Domestic Economy (73)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Jan 1870, next 31 Jan 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (19)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 29 Jan 1870, next 1 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (14)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 29 Jan 1870, next 1 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (74)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Jan 1870, next 1 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (20)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 31 Jan 1870, next 2 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (15)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 31 Jan 1870, next 2 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (75)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 31 Jan 1870, next 2 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (21)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 1 Feb 1870, next 3 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (16)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 1 Feb 1870, next 3 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (76)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 1 Feb 1870, next 3 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (22)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 2 Feb 1870, next 4 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (17)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 2 Feb 1870, next 4 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (77)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 Feb 1870, next 4 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (23)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 3 Feb 1870, next 5 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (18)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 3 Feb 1870, next 5 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (78)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 Feb 1870, next 5 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (24)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 4 Feb 1870, next 7 Feb 1870

2) The Nightingale (19)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 4 Feb 1870, next 7 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (79)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 Feb 1870, next 7 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner Mrs. Snugsby: Mrs. Conran 2nd customer: Miss Gates

1) Open to Conviction! (25)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 5 Feb 1870, next 8 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

Cast Comment The Times does not reflect this change

2) The Nightingale (20)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 5 Feb 1870, next 8 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (80)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 Feb 1870, next 8 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (26)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 7 Feb 1870, next 9 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (21)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 7 Feb 1870, next 9 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (81)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 Feb 1870, next 9 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (27)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 8 Feb 1870, next 10 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (22)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 8 Feb 1870, next 10 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (82)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 8 Feb 1870, next 10 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (28)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 9 Feb 1870, next 11 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (23)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 9 Feb 1870, next 11 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (83)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 Feb 1870, next 11 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (29)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 10 Feb 1870, next 12 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (24)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 10 Feb 1870, next 12 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (84)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 Feb 1870, next 12 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (30)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 11 Feb 1870, next 14 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (25)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 11 Feb 1870, next 14 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (85)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 Feb 1870, next 14 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (31)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 12 Feb 1870, next 15 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (26)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 12 Feb 1870, next 15 Feb 1870

"The Nightingale's Trill" [[Wilhelm] Ganz], Miss Teresa E. Furtado

3) Domestic Economy (86)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 Feb 1870, next 15 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (32)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 14 Feb 1870, next 16 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (27)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 14 Feb 1870, next 16 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (87)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 Feb 1870, next 16 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (33)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 15 Feb 1870, next 17 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) The Nightingale (28)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 15 Feb 1870, next 17 Feb 1870

3) Domestic Economy (88)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 15 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (2 Oct 1869)

BUT Tom Brown: G. Skinner

1) Open to Conviction! (34)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 16 Feb 1870, next 18 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, next 18 Feb 1870

Genre (comedy) new and original comic drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Daniel Murgatroyd (solicitor and money lender): Charles H. Stephenson; Frederick Grantley (his clerk): J[ames] D. Beveridge; Sir Simon Simple, Bart. (his ward): Henry J. Byron; Mr. Mould (his messenger): G[eorge G.] Belmore; Felicia Craven (his niece): Miss Maria Harris; Mrs. Merton: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Mrs. Mould (washerwoman): Miss Lavis

Reference Cast

Mr. Daniel Murgatroyd: Charles    H. Stephenson Frederick Grantley: James D.    Beveridge Sir Simon Simple, Bart.: Henry    J. Byron

Mr. Mould: George G. Belmore Felicia Craven: Miss Maria    Harris Mrs. Merton: Mrs. Leigh Murray Mrs. Mould: Miss Lavis

1. over Murgatroyd's office; 2. [six months later] 27, Little Mogford Street; 3. [a year later] Mrs. Merton's cottage

3) The Nightingale (29)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 16 Feb 1870, next 18 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (35)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 17 Feb 1870, next 19 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (2)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 17 Feb 1870, next 19 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (30)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 17 Feb 1870, next 19 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (36)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 18 Feb 1870, next 21 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (3)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 18 Feb 1870, next 21 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (31)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 18 Feb 1870, next 21 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (37)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 19 Feb 1870, next 22 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (4)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 19 Feb 1870, next 22 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (32)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 19 Feb 1870, next 22 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (38)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 21 Feb 1870, next 23 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (5)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 21 Feb 1870, next 23 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (33)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 21 Feb 1870, next 23 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (39)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 22 Feb 1870, next 24 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (6)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 22 Feb 1870, next 24 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (34)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 22 Feb 1870, next 24 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (40)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 23 Feb 1870, next 25 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (7)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 23 Feb 1870, next 25 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (35)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 23 Feb 1870, next 25 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (41)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 24 Feb 1870, next 26 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (8)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 24 Feb 1870, next 26 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (36)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 24 Feb 1870, next 26 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (42)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 25 Feb 1870, next 28 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (9)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 25 Feb 1870, next 28 Feb 1870

3) The Nightingale (37)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 25 Feb 1870, next 28 Feb 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (43)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 26 Feb 1870, next 1 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (10)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 26 Feb 1870, next 1 Mar 1870

3) The Nightingale (38)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 26 Feb 1870, next 1 Mar 1870

1) Open to Conviction! (44)

Performances first 10 Jan 1870, previous 28 Feb 1870

Cast as reference cast (10 Jan 1870)

BUT Arabella Jogmerton: Miss   Turtle

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (11)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 28 Feb 1870, next 3 Mar 1870

3) The Nightingale (39)

Performances first 15 Jan 1870, previous 28 Feb 1870

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Blow for Blow (1)

Title Comment 1st time here
AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, next 4 Mar 1870

Genre (drama) celebrated drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Josiah Craddok (solicitor): Stuart; Mr. Boulder (of the firm of Boulder & Green, attorneys): Cooper; John Drummond (clerk to Craddock): A[rthur] Stirling; Charley Spraggs (clerk to Craddock): Henry J. Byron; Lieut. (afterwards Sir Harry) Linden: J[ames] D. Beveridge; Dr. Grace (physician): Charles H. Stephenson; Mr. Kenward (bank manager): G. Skinner; Sergeant Brent (of the police): [E.] Tomlin; John (servant to Sir Harry): Smithson; Lady Ethel Linden: Miss Maria Harris twin sisters Alice Petherick: Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado; Mildred Craddock: Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado Mrs. Mousley: Miss Lavis; Kitty Wobbler: Miss Eliza Johnstone

Reference Cast

Josiah Craddok: Stuart Mr. Boulder: Cooper John Drummond: Arthur Stirling Charley Spraggs: Henry J. Byron Lieut. Linden: James D.    Beveridge Dr. Grace: Charles H.    Stephenson Mr. Kenward: G. Skinner Sergeant Brent: E. Tomlin

John: Smithson Lady Ethel Linden: Miss Maria    Harris Alice Petherick: Miss Teresa E.    Furtado Mildred Craddock: Miss Teresa E.    Furtado Mrs. Mousley: Miss Lavis Kitty Wobbler: Miss Eliza    Johnstone

prologue Craddock's office at Portsmouth; I,i [5 years later] Alice's lodgings; II,i Sir Harry's country house; III,i a street; III,ii Alice's apartment in St. James

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (12)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 1 Mar 1870, next 4 Mar 1870

1) Blow for Blow (2)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 3 Mar 1870, next 5 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (13)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 3 Mar 1870, next 5 Mar 1870

1) Blow for Blow (3)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 4 Mar 1870, next 7 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (14)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 4 Mar 1870, next 7 Mar 1870

1) Blow for Blow (4)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 5 Mar 1870, next 8 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (15)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 5 Mar 1870, next 8 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (5)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 7 Mar 1870, next 9 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (16)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 7 Mar 1870, next 9 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (6)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 8 Mar 1870, next 10 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (17)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 8 Mar 1870, next 10 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (7)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 9 Mar 1870, next 11 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (18)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 9 Mar 1870, next 11 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (8)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 10 Mar 1870, next 12 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (19)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 10 Mar 1870, next 12 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (9)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 11 Mar 1870, next 14 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (20)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 11 Mar 1870, next 14 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (10)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 12 Mar 1870, next 15 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (21)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 12 Mar 1870, next 15 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (11)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 14 Mar 1870, next 16 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (22)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 14 Mar 1870, next 16 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (12)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 15 Mar 1870, next 17 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (23)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 15 Mar 1870, next 17 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (13)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 16 Mar 1870, next 18 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (24)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 16 Mar 1870, next 18 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (14)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 17 Mar 1870, next 19 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (25)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 17 Mar 1870, next 19 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (15)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 18 Mar 1870, next 21 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (26)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 18 Mar 1870, next 21 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (16)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 19 Mar 1870, next 22 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (27)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 19 Mar 1870, next 22 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) Blow for Blow (17)

Performances first 3 Mar 1870, previous 21 Mar 1870

2) Not Such a Fool As He Looks (28)

Performances first 17 Feb 1870, previous 21 Mar 1870

Cast as reference cast (17 Feb 1870)

BUT Mr. Mould: James G. Taylor

1) My Precious Betsy (31)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 4 Dec 1869, next 24 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Henry J. Byron, COMP: Edwin Ellis
Au Comm "Author of Cyril's Success, Blow for Blow, Not Such a Fool as He Looks, Uncle Dick's Darling" (bill)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, next 24 Mar 1870

Genre (drama) new and original domestic drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Sir Michael Glendinning (of Glendinning, Purlby & Co., provincial bankers): Charles H. Stephenson; Ernest Glendinning (his son--a young barrister of the "Rhinoceros Irregulars"): J[ames] D. Beveridge; Captain Racket (of the "Rhinoceros Irregulars"): R. Phillips; Mr. Frank Bristowe (formerly an officer in the army, now prompter at the Snaggleton Theatre): Ben[jamin N.] Webster; Ned Bristowe (his son--clerk in a commercial house at Filiboro): J[ames] G. Taylor; Mr. Mandaville (a London manager): H[arwood] Cooper; Mr. Gadsby (manager of the Snaggleton Theatre): Ashley; Mr. De Lacy Fitzaltamont (his leading tragedian): Henry J. Byron; Mumps (stage-door keeper at the Polygon): C. J. Smith; Arthur (a call-boy): Smithson; Mr. Kerr Phipps (admirer from the front): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Mr. Ponder (budding author): [E.] Tomlin; Mr. Dobson: G. Skinner; printer's man: C. Cox; Florence Bristowe (Bristowe's daughter--young provincial actress): Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado; Miss Emily Mountcashel (London star): Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Miss Gulpin (a Snagglton lady): Miss Lavis ladies in the Polygon Corps de Ballet Miss Milly Brown: Miss Stoker; Miss Tilly Smith: Miss Manley; Miss Sally Robinson: Miss E. Turtle Reynolds (Miss Mountcashel's maid): Mrs. Gates

Reference Cast

Sir Michael Glendinning: Charles    H. Stephenson Ernest Glendinning: James D.    Beveridge Captain Racket: R. Phillips Mr. Frank Bristowe: Benjamin N.    Webster Ned Bristowe: James G. Taylor Mr. Mandaville: Harwood Cooper Mr. Gadsby: Ashley Mr. De Lacy Fitzaltamont: Henry    J. Byron Mumps: C. J. Smith Arthur: Smithson Mr. Kerr Phipps: William H.

Eburne Mr. Ponder: E. Tomlin Mr. Dobson: G. Skinner printer's man: C. Cox Florence Bristowe: Miss Teresa    E. Furtado Miss Emily Mountcashel: Mrs.    Alfred Mellon Miss Gulpin: Miss Lavis Miss Milly Brown: Miss Stoker Miss Tilly Smith: Miss Manley Miss Sally Robinson: Miss E.    Turtle Reynolds: Mrs. Gates

I,i the prompter's lodgings at Snaggleton; II,i [the next morning] the prompter's lodgings; III,i Miss Mountcashel's residence at Brompton; III,ii the Polygon stage door; III,iii the green room; IV,i [a year later] Ernest's chambers; IV,ii Mr. Bristowe's villa

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (1)

AU: John M. Morton

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, next 24 Mar 1870

Genre (farce) screaming farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Benjamin Buzzard: Charles H. Stephenson; Mr. Glummer: Ashley; John Small: J[ames] G. Taylor; Miss Lucretia Buzzard: Mrs. Leigh Murray; Sally (servant): Miss Lennox Grey

Reference Cast

Mr. Benjamin Buzzard: Charles H.    Stephenson Mr. Glummer: Ashley John Small: James G. Taylor

Miss Lucretia Buzzard: Mrs.    Leigh Murray Sally: Miss Lennox Grey

1) My Precious Betsy (32)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 23 Mar 1870, next 25 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (2)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 23 Mar 1870, next 25 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (2)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 23 Mar 1870, next 25 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (33)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 24 Mar 1870, next 26 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (3)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 24 Mar 1870, next 26 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (3)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 24 Mar 1870, next 26 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (34)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 25 Mar 1870, next 28 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (4)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 25 Mar 1870, next 28 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (4)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 25 Mar 1870, next 28 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (35)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 26 Mar 1870, next 29 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (5)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 26 Mar 1870, next 29 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (5)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 26 Mar 1870, next 29 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (36)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 28 Mar 1870, next 30 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (6)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 28 Mar 1870, next 30 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (6)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 28 Mar 1870, next 30 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (37)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 29 Mar 1870, next 31 Mar 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (7)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 29 Mar 1870, next 31 Mar 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (7)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 29 Mar 1870, next 31 Mar 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (38)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 30 Mar 1870, next 1 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (8)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 30 Mar 1870, next 1 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (8)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 30 Mar 1870, next 1 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (39)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 31 Mar 1870, next 2 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (9)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 31 Mar 1870, next 2 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (9)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 31 Mar 1870, next 2 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (40)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 1 Apr 1870, next 4 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (10)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 1 Apr 1870, next 4 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (10)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 1 Apr 1870, next 4 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (41)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 2 Apr 1870, next 5 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (11)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 2 Apr 1870, next 5 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (11)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 2 Apr 1870, next 5 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (42)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 4 Apr 1870, next 6 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (12)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 4 Apr 1870, next 6 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (12)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 4 Apr 1870, next 6 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (43)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 5 Apr 1870, next 7 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (13)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 5 Apr 1870, next 7 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (13)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 5 Apr 1870, next 7 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (44)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 6 Apr 1870, next 8 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (14)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 6 Apr 1870, next 8 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (14)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 6 Apr 1870, next 8 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (45)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 7 Apr 1870, next 9 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (15)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 7 Apr 1870, next 9 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (15)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 7 Apr 1870, next 9 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (46)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 8 Apr 1870, next 11 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (16)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 8 Apr 1870, next 11 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (16)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 8 Apr 1870, next 11 Apr 1870

1) My Precious Betsy (47)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 9 Apr 1870, next 12 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (17)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 9 Apr 1870, next 12 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (17)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 9 Apr 1870, next 12 Apr 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Sally: Miss Eliza Johnstone

Cast Comment The Times does not reflect this change

1) My Precious Betsy (48)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 11 Apr 1870, next 13 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (18)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 11 Apr 1870, next 13 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (18)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 11 Apr 1870, next 13 Apr 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Sally: Miss Eliza Johnstone

1) My Precious Betsy (49)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 12 Apr 1870, next 14 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (19)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 12 Apr 1870, next 14 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (19)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 12 Apr 1870, next 14 Apr 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Sally: Miss Eliza Johnstone

1) My Precious Betsy (50)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 13 Apr 1870, next 16 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (20)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 13 Apr 1870, next 16 Apr 1870

3) Whitebait at Greenwich (20)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 13 Apr 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Sally: Miss Eliza Johnstone

DARK: Good Friday

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (26)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Oct 1869, next 18 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (21)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 14 Apr 1870, next 18 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (51)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 14 Apr 1870, next 18 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (27)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 Apr 1870, next 19 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (22)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 16 Apr 1870, next 19 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (52)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 16 Apr 1870, next 19 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (28)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 Apr 1870, next 20 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (23)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 18 Apr 1870, next 20 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (53)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 18 Apr 1870, next 20 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (29)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 Apr 1870, next 21 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (24)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 19 Apr 1870, next 21 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (54)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 19 Apr 1870, next 21 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (30)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 Apr 1870, next 22 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (25)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 20 Apr 1870, next 22 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (55)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 20 Apr 1870, next 22 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (31)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 21 Apr 1870, next 23 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (26)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 21 Apr 1870, next 23 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (56)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 21 Apr 1870, next 23 Apr 1870

Special Performance Benefit: Benjamin N. Webster

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (32)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 22 Apr 1870, next 25 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (27)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 22 Apr 1870, next 25 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (57)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 22 Apr 1870, next 25 Apr 1870

General Non-Title Information

"Last night of the winter season" (bill)

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (33)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 23 Apr 1870, next 26 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (28)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 23 Apr 1870, next 26 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (58)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 23 Apr 1870, next 26 Apr 1870

General Non-Title Information

"Summer season commences" (bill)

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (34)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 25 Apr 1870, next 27 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (29)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 25 Apr 1870, next 27 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (59)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 25 Apr 1870, next 27 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (35)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 26 Apr 1870, next 28 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (30)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 26 Apr 1870, next 28 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (60)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 26 Apr 1870, next 28 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (36)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 27 Apr 1870, next 29 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (31)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 27 Apr 1870, next 29 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (61)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 27 Apr 1870, next 29 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (37)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 28 Apr 1870, next 30 Apr 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (32)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 28 Apr 1870, next 30 Apr 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (62)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 28 Apr 1870, next 30 Apr 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (38)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 29 Apr 1870, next 2 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (33)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 29 Apr 1870, next 2 May 1870

3) My Precious Betsy (63)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 29 Apr 1870, next 2 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (39)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 30 Apr 1870, next 3 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (34)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 30 Apr 1870, next 3 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) My Precious Betsy (64)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 30 Apr 1870, next 3 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (40)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 2 May 1870, next 4 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (35)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 2 May 1870, next 4 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) My Precious Betsy (65)

Performances first 1 Nov 1869, previous 2 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (41)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 3 May 1870, next 5 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (36)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 3 May 1870, next 5 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever. "Based on German legend of Three Sisters, by Musoeus" (bill)
AU: Henry J. Byron, COMP: Edwin Ellis

Performances first 4 May 1870, next 5 May 1870

Genre (extravaganza) fairy extravaganza

First Night Cast

Zorneybock (old enchanter): C. J. Smith; Baron Lobscousenhousen (nobleman): J[ames] G. Taylor; Count Cleverdog (son of Lobscousenhousen): Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon; an imp: Master Sydney transformed princes Prince Punctilio: Miss Nelly Harris; Prince Paletot: Miss Clara Shelly (1st app here); Prince Politico: Miss Grahame (1st app here) the bear (who is Prince Punctilio when in "human form divine"): Ashley; the eagle (who is Prince Paletot when not like a bird): H[arwood] Cooper; the dolphin (who is Prince Politico when out of his scale armour): W[illiam] H. Eburne; Guterman (privileged servant of the Lobscousenhousens): Miss M[adge] Montgomery (first time here) the baron's daughters Lady Belinda: Miss Patti Josephs (1st app here); Lady Amanda: Miss Clara Thorne (1st app here); Lady Lucinda: Miss Maria Harris Princess Hildegard (who has been sleep for seven years): Miss Cecil (1st app here); Baroness Lobscousenhousen: Mrs. Leigh Murray

Reference Cast

Zorneybock: C. J. Smith Baron Lobscousenhousen: James G.    Taylor Count Cleverdog: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon an imp: Master Sydney Prince Punctilio: Miss Nelly    Harris Prince Paletot: Miss Clara    Shelly Prince Politico: Miss Grahame the bear: Ashley

the eagle: Harwood Cooper the dolphin: William H. Eburne Guterman: Miss Madge Montgomery Lady Belinda: Miss Patti    Josephs Lady Amanda: Miss Clara Thorne Lady Lucinda: Miss Maria Harris Princess Hildegard: Miss Cecil Baroness Lobscousenhousen: Mrs.    Leigh Murray the bull: G. Skinner

(d2)"the woods began to move"; "grand revel of the wood nymphs"; -corps de ballet [Cormack (chor)]

1. the Enchanted Wood; 2. hall in the baron's mansion; 3. [seven years later] the fishes' home; 4. the eagles' haunt; 5. the bears' retreat; 6. floral home of the forest fays; 7. Zorneybock's sanctum

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (42)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 4 May 1870, next 6 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (37)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 4 May 1870, next 6 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (2)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 4 May 1870, next 6 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (4 May 1870)

OMITS the bull: G. Skinner

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (43)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 5 May 1870, next 7 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (38)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 5 May 1870, next 7 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (3)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 5 May 1870, next 7 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (4 May 1870)

OMITS the bull: G. Skinner

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (44)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 6 May 1870, next 9 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (39)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 6 May 1870, next 9 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (4)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 6 May 1870, next 9 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (4 May 1870)

OMITS the bull: G. Skinner

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (45)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 7 May 1870, next 10 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (40)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 7 May 1870, next 10 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (5)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 7 May 1870, next 10 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (46)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 9 May 1870, next 11 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (41)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 9 May 1870, next 11 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (6)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 9 May 1870, next 11 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (47)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 10 May 1870, next 12 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (42)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 10 May 1870, next 12 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (7)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 10 May 1870, next 12 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (48)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 11 May 1870, next 13 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (43)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 11 May 1870, next 13 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (8)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 11 May 1870, next 13 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (49)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 12 May 1870, next 14 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (44)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 12 May 1870, next 14 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (9)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 12 May 1870, next 14 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (50)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 13 May 1870, next 16 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (45)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 13 May 1870, next 16 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (10)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 13 May 1870, next 16 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (51)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 14 May 1870, next 17 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (46)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 14 May 1870, next 17 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (11)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 14 May 1870, next 17 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (52)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 16 May 1870, next 18 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (47)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 16 May 1870, next 18 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (12)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 16 May 1870, next 18 May 1870

Special Performance Benefit: R. Phillips (stage mgr)

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (53)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 17 May 1870, next 19 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (48)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 17 May 1870, next 19 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (13)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 17 May 1870, next 19 May 1870

Special Performance Benefit: R. Phillips (stage mgr)

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (54)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 18 May 1870, next 20 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (49)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 18 May 1870, next 20 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (14)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 18 May 1870, next 20 May 1870

Phillips second day of his two-day benefit

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (55)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 19 May 1870, next 21 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (50)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 19 May 1870, next 21 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (15)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 19 May 1870, next 21 May 1870

1) Too Much of a Good Thing (56)

Performances first 2 Oct 1869, previous 20 May 1870, next 23 May 1870

2) The Prompter's Box! A Story of the Footlights and the Fireside (51)

Performances first 23 Mar 1870, previous 20 May 1870, next 23 May 1870

Cast as reference cast (23 Mar 1870)

BUT Miss Gulpin: Mrs. Leigh   Murray

3) The Enchanted Wood; or, The Three Transformed Princes (16)

Performances first 4 May 1870, previous 20 May 1870, next 23 May 1870