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Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1874-1875

• First Performance of Oct 1874

• First Performance of Nov 1874

• First Performance of Dec 1874

• First Performance of Jan 1875

• First Performance of Feb 1875

• First Performance of Mar 1875

• First Performance of Apr 1875

• First Performance of May 1875

• First Performance of Jun 1875

• First Performance of Jul 1875

• First Performance of Aug 1875

• First Performance of Sep 1875

• First Performance of Oct 1875

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors/Pieces

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers and Musicians

• Songs, Composers and Singers

• Dances, Choreographers and Dancers

The Season

Mme. Celeste made her final Adelphi appearances in October 1874, once again playing Miami in Buckstone's Green Bushes. Reminiscing in 1925, Erroll Sherson wrote:

Miami was Celeste's great part and one which she played many hundred times. I saw the play ... with her in this part when she appeared for the last time in 1874 at the Adelphi. She was then at least sixty years of age, if not more, but her acting was wonderful as the deserted Indian maiden; as was also that of Mrs. Billington, who was the Geraldine... . Celeste, like many another actress, had got into the habit of advertising her "Very last appearance," and then a few years later taking another engagement and having another "very last." Few old actresses have stood so many reappearances so well (London's Lost Theatres of the Nineteenth Century, p. 214).

Perhaps Sherson attended Mme. Celeste's farewell performances in more than one season, for in 1874 the Geraldine was not Mrs. Billington but Edith Stuart, whom elsewhere in his book Sherson describes as "an excellent dramatic artist" (p. 72). Mrs. Billington did play Geraldine in 1870.

After a run of 13 nights, Green Bushes was succeeded by G. F. Rowe's Geneva Cross, said to have been performed 500 times previously in the United States. This was a domestic drama set in the recent Franco-Prussian War. The Times described Geneva Cross as "a piece of huge dimensions," received by the audience "with vehement applause." It found in the play, however, "a strange lack of dramatic conciseness" and "reckless verbosity" and noted that the very long intervals between acts "caused occasional expressions of dissatisfaction" (19 October 1874, p. 8). Like the Times, the Athenæum saw the play as a probable success with its scenes of warfare and its "strong if rather familiar situations." It added, "There is, however, no passion or intensity, no dramatic grip or sequence" (24 October 1874, p. 554). Both the Times and the Athenæum praised Marie Henderson (a famous Mazeppa), making her first appearance at the Adelphi. Geneva Cross had a respectable run of more than 7 weeks. It was followed by Prayer in the Storm, with James Fernandez and Genevieve Ward in the roles which won them acclaim in the preceding season.

E. L. Blanchard and Thomas F. Greenwood wrote the elaborate Christmas pantomime The Children in the Wood, which played for about 8 weeks. John Cormack was the choreographer and Edwin Ellis the composer. A large array of nursery characters predominated in this piece, not only the children in the wood but also "Father Aesop and Cock Robin and Jenny Wren, and Mother Bunch and Dame Trot and the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, to say nothing of her family and a host of other well-known characters, which have nothing in the world to do with the story but a very great deal to do with our amusement" (Times, 28 December 1874, p. 4). The traditional pantomime figures appeared as well: Miss Parry and Miss St. Pierre were Columbines; Edward Dean, Harlequin; A. Forrest, Clown, and Paulo, Pantaloon.

In January, Buckstone's Dream at Sea was revived. The Times found it typical of Adelphi plays of forty years earlier, "sensational and wildly improbable" (11 January 1875, p. 4). The Athenæum agreed, "yet the play has stuff in it. It is even, in its way, a miracle of ingenuity, and we watch it with something of the interest inspired by an acrobat who keeps himself poised on a rolling ball, and whirls knives and forks around his head and shoulders." But if the Athenæum was merely bemused, the audience was intent: "So genuine... is the interest that the audience listens still with rapt attention, and the Adelphi gallery howls forth thunders of applause" (16 January 1875, p. 95).

Uncle Tom's Cabin played in February but was withdrawn after two weeks. It may have failed for two reasons, the Times suggested: "the abolition of slavery in America has taken from Uncle Tom's Cabin the special interest it once possessed, and the frequent change of scenes may not be viewed with favor at a time when a desire for something like unity of place is apparent" (15 February 1875, p. 8). Adelphi audiences saw many new faces in Lancashire Lass and Lost in London, which immediately followed Uncle Tom's Cabin. Lost in London was written by Watts Phillips, who had died in the winter of 1874. Phillips was somewhat of an Adelphi writer. His first play was produced at the Adelphi and his Dead Heart, starring Benjamin Webster, played many times there. The new faces were from the cast of Lost in London which had been at the Princess's Theatre and was now brought over to the Adelphi. Many of them later appeared in Nicholas Nickleby.

The one great popular success of this season was Andrew Halliday's version of Nicholas Nickleby. It played for some 175 evenings. The Times called the play an "immense success" (22 March 1875, p. 8). The Athenæum, called the Adelphi's cast "as satisfactory as the present generation is likely to see" (22 March, p. 436). It considered George Belmore's Newman Noggs "unsurpassed by any previous performance in the same line, not forgetting the famous representation of Mr. O. Smith" (p. 435).

Erroll Sherson held an equally high opinion of George Belmore (George Garstin), "one of the cleverest actors that the London stage had seen since the death of Robson and of much the same style... . He was a great character actor whose equal would be very hard to find on the stage today" (pp. 190-91).

An extended benefit took place in March for the widow and five children of James Crabb, a member of the London Society of Compositors. He had died of phthisis. A bill of March 22 says the benefit was to last from "Monday to Saturday, 22nd and [sic] 27 March, inclusive." There would not be a performance on March 26, which was Good Friday. The goal was to raise enough money to "place his widow in some business."

In the spring and while Nicholas Nickleby continued, the Vokes family brightened the Adelphi program. The Vokes were famous for their dancing in the Drury Lane pantomimes. This year at the Adelphi they appeared in four pieces, two of them written especially for them by E. L. Blanchard. Sherson describes a third piece, Fun in a Fog, which they performed again in 1879 at the Aquarium Theatre, as "a rough sort of 'tumble and trip' entertainment, something like what is called a Revue in England" (London's Lost Theatres, p. 299).

The Adelphi stayed open through the summer and into the fall of 1875.

FM

Daily Calendar For 1874-1875

1) Love in Humble Life (1)

Title Comment based on Scribe's Michel et Christine
AU: [John H. Payne]

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, next 5 Oct 1874

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Carlitz: S[tanislaus] Calhaem; Ronslaus: Howard Russell; Brandt: White; Christine: Miss Edith Stuart

Reference Cast

Carlitz: Stanislaus Calhaem Ronslaus: Howard Russell

Brandt: White Christine: Miss Edith Stuart

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

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, next 5 Oct 1874

Genre (drama) great Adelphi drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Connor O'Kennedy: James Fernandez; George (his younger brother): A. C. Lilly; Wild Murtogh (horse-jobber, piper, and general dealer): Augustus Glover; Paddy Kelly: E. Tomlin Irish boys Ned Keogh: P. White; Darby Donovan: Thorne; Tim O'Toole: Rennie Geraldine (wife to Connor O'Kennedy): Miss Edith Stuart; Nelly O'Neil (her foster sister): Miss Hudspeth; Captain Dartois (a French officer): Hall; Muster Grinnidge (proprietor of a travelling caravan): Brittain Wright; Jack Gong (his man): F[rank] Barsby Indians Rattlesnake: Edwin; Little Bear: Thomas Miami (the huntress of the Mississippi): Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Tigertail (a squaw): Miss Clara Jecks; Dennis (a blacksmith): J[ohn] B. Johnstone; Larry: [Charles] Wilmot; servant to George: [William F.?] Bryer; servant to Madame St. Aubert: Jackson; Madame St. Aubert: Mme. [Celine] Celeste; Evelleen (a child, seven years old): Miss Hazle; Mrs. Gong: Miss Clara Jecks; Meg: Mrs. W. H. Stoker; Louise: Miss A. Brown

Cast Comment Bryer, who played a servant, may be William Frederick Bryer, later known as Willie Edouin, manager of the Strand from 1888-1894

Reference Cast

Connor O'Kennedy: James    Fernandez George: A. C. Lilly Wild Murtogh: Augustus Glover Paddy Kelly: E. Tomlin Ned Keogh: P. White Darby Donovan: Thorne Tim O'Toole: Rennie Geraldine: Miss Edith Stuart Nelly O'Neil: Miss Hudspeth Captain Dartois: Hall Muster Grinnidge: Brittain    Wright Jack Gong: Frank Barsby Rattlesnake: Edwin

Little Bear: Thomas Miami: Mme. Celine Celeste Tigertail: Miss Clara Jecks Dennis: John B. Johnstone Larry: Charles Wilmot servant to George: William F.?    Bryer servant to Madame St. Aubert:    Jackson Madame St. Aubert: Mme. Celine    Celeste Evelleen: Miss Hazle Mrs. Gong: Miss Clara Jecks Meg: Mrs. W. H. Stoker Louise: Miss A. Brown

I [1745] Ireland on the Galway coast; II [1747 America] log cabin in the valley of the Mississippi; III [1748 Ireland] Hill of Howth and Dublin City

General Non-Title Information

Opening night. Engagement of Mme. Celine Celeste for 12 nights only

1) Love in Humble Life (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 3 Oct 1874, next 6 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 3 Oct 1874, next 6 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 5 Oct 1874, next 7 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 5 Oct 1874, next 7 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (4)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 6 Oct 1874, next 8 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 6 Oct 1874, next 8 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (5)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 7 Oct 1874, next 9 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 7 Oct 1874, next 9 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (6)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 8 Oct 1874, next 10 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 8 Oct 1874, next 10 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 9 Oct 1874, next 12 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (7)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 9 Oct 1874, next 12 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 10 Oct 1874, next 13 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (8)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 10 Oct 1874, next 13 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 12 Oct 1874, next 14 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (9)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 12 Oct 1874, next 14 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 13 Oct 1874, next 15 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (10)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 13 Oct 1874, next 15 Oct 1874

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 14 Oct 1874, next 16 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (11)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 14 Oct 1874, next 16 Oct 1874

Special Performance Benefit: Mme. Celine Celeste

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

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 15 Oct 1874

2) Love in Humble Life (12)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 15 Oct 1874, next 17 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (13)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 16 Oct 1874, next 19 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (1)

Title Comment "Performed for 500 times with great success in the principal cities of the United States of America" (bill)
AU: George F. Rowe, COMP: Edwin Ellis

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, next 19 Oct 1874

Genre (drama) new and original drama; 4 acts

First Night Cast

Pierre Le Brun (foundry proprietor): W[illiam] McIntyre; Mathieu Moineau (overseer): A[ugustus] Glover workmen Riel de Bourg: H[enry] Sinclair; Simon Cornichet: S[tanislaus] Calhaem; Pontarme: F[rank] Moreland The Unknown: H[oward] Russell; Jean Raba (foundry gatekeeper): E. Butler; Spadassin (sergeant of mobiles): J[ames] Fernandez; Antoine (letter carrier): H[arwood] Cooper; Mlle. Gabrielle Le Brun (Pierre's daughter): Miss Marie Henderson (1st app here); Martago (Gabrielle's foster sister): Miss Edith Stuart; Mlle. Cassandre (Pierre's sister): Miss Hughes; Fraizette (the little mother): Miss Hudspeth; Margot: Miss Annie Cooper

Reference Cast

Pierre Le Brun: William    McIntyre Mathieu Moineau: Augustus    Glover Riel de Bourg: Henry Sinclair Simon Cornichet: Stanislaus    Calhaem Pontarme: Frank Moreland The Unknown: Howard Russell

Jean Raba: E. Butler Spadassin: James Fernandez Antoine: Harwood Cooper Mlle. Gabrielle Le Brun: Miss    Marie Henderson Martago: Miss Edith Stuart Mlle. Cassandre: Miss Hughes Fraizette: Miss Hudspeth Margot: Miss Annie Cooper

Birthday festival of Gabrielle

[June 1870] I exterior of the cannon foundry of Pierre Le Brun, near Auxerre, in France; II grand marquee in the grounds; [January 1, 1871, Paris] III the Luxembourg Quarter; IV a casemate in the forts

General Non-Title Information

ballet divertissement: Miss Kate Vaughan; -Kate Vaughan's Troupe

1) Love in Humble Life (14)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 17 Oct 1874, next 20 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (2)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 17 Oct 1874, next 20 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (15)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 19 Oct 1874, next 21 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (3)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 19 Oct 1874, next 21 Oct 1874

Special Performance charity: Hospital Saturday

1) The Geneva Cross (4)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 20 Oct 1874, next 21 Oct 1874

General Non-Title Information

"Children and schools admitted at Half-Price to all parts of the theatre, upper gallery excepted" (bill)

1) Love in Humble Life (16)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 20 Oct 1874, next 22 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (5)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 21 Oct 1874, next 22 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (17)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 21 Oct 1874, next 23 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (6)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 21 Oct 1874, next 23 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (18)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 22 Oct 1874, next 24 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (7)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 22 Oct 1874, next 24 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (19)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 23 Oct 1874, next 26 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (8)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 23 Oct 1874, next 26 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (20)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 24 Oct 1874, next 27 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (9)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 24 Oct 1874, next 27 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (21)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 26 Oct 1874, next 28 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (10)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 26 Oct 1874, next 28 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (22)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 27 Oct 1874, next 29 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (11)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 27 Oct 1874, next 29 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (23)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 28 Oct 1874, next 30 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (12)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 28 Oct 1874, next 30 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (24)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 29 Oct 1874, next 31 Oct 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (13)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 29 Oct 1874, next 31 Oct 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (25)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 30 Oct 1874, next 2 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (14)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 30 Oct 1874, next 2 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (26)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 31 Oct 1874, next 3 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (15)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 31 Oct 1874, next 3 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (27)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 2 Nov 1874, next 4 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (16)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 2 Nov 1874, next 4 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (28)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 3 Nov 1874, next 5 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (17)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 3 Nov 1874, next 5 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (29)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 4 Nov 1874, next 6 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (18)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 4 Nov 1874, next 6 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (30)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 5 Nov 1874, next 7 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (19)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 5 Nov 1874, next 7 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (31)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 6 Nov 1874, next 9 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (20)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 6 Nov 1874, next 9 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (32)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 7 Nov 1874, next 10 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (21)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 7 Nov 1874, next 10 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (33)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 9 Nov 1874, next 11 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (22)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 9 Nov 1874, next 11 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (34)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 10 Nov 1874, next 12 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (23)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 10 Nov 1874, next 12 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (35)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 11 Nov 1874, next 13 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (24)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 11 Nov 1874, next 13 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (36)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 12 Nov 1874, next 14 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (25)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 12 Nov 1874, next 14 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (37)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 13 Nov 1874, next 16 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (26)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 13 Nov 1874, next 16 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (38)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 14 Nov 1874, next 17 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (27)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 14 Nov 1874, next 17 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (39)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 16 Nov 1874, next 18 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (28)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 16 Nov 1874, next 18 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (40)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 17 Nov 1874, next 19 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (29)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 17 Nov 1874, next 19 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (41)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 18 Nov 1874, next 20 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (30)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 18 Nov 1874, next 20 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (42)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 19 Nov 1874, next 21 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (31)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 19 Nov 1874, next 21 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (43)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 20 Nov 1874, next 23 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (32)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 20 Nov 1874, next 23 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (44)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 21 Nov 1874, next 24 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (33)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 21 Nov 1874, next 24 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (45)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 23 Nov 1874, next 25 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (34)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 23 Nov 1874, next 25 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (46)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 24 Nov 1874, next 26 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (35)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 24 Nov 1874, next 26 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (47)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 25 Nov 1874, next 27 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (36)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 25 Nov 1874, next 27 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (48)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 26 Nov 1874, next 28 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (37)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 26 Nov 1874, next 28 Nov 1874

1) Love in Humble Life (49)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 27 Nov 1874, next 30 Nov 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (38)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 27 Nov 1874, next 30 Nov 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Love in Humble Life (50)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 28 Nov 1874, next 1 Dec 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (39)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 28 Nov 1874, next 1 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Love in Humble Life (51)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 30 Nov 1874, next 2 Dec 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (40)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 30 Nov 1874, next 2 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Love in Humble Life (52)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 1 Dec 1874, next 3 Dec 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (41)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 1 Dec 1874, next 3 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Love in Humble Life (53)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 2 Dec 1874, next 4 Dec 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (42)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 2 Dec 1874, next 4 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Love in Humble Life (54)

Performances first 3 Oct 1874, previous 3 Dec 1874

2) The Geneva Cross (43)

Performances first 17 Oct 1874, previous 3 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1874)

BUT Riel de Bourg: James   Fernandez Spadassin: Frank Barsby

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (1)

Title Comment The program gives the title in numbers. Nicoll lists it as 452.12.6, anonymous author, starting at the Adelphi on 17/11/74
AU: John Oxenford

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, next 7 Dec 1874

Genre (farce) arithmetical comedy; 1 act

First Night Cast

M. Lesombre: Augustus Glover; Mr. Jolliboy: Joseph Robins; Mr. Jorkins: A. C. Lilly; Mr. Cimberton: Harwood Cooper; Simmons: P. White; Madame Lesombre: Miss Kemp; Harriet: Miss Alma Murray; Prudence: Miss E[leanor] Phillips

Reference Cast

M. Lesombre: Augustus Glover Mr. Jolliboy: Joseph Robins Mr. Jorkins: A. C. Lilly Mr. Cimberton: Harwood Cooper

Simmons: P. White Madame Lesombre: Miss Kemp Harriet: Miss Alma Murray Prudence: Miss Eleanor Phillips

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (1)

Title Comment billed as Prayer in the Storm; or, The Thirst for Gold; (the title was changed in the 1873-1874 season, but we retain the original); first performed at the Adelphi 5/12/53; adapted fr La Priere des Naufrages
AU: [Benjamin N. Webster]

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, next 7 Dec 1874

Genre (drama) powerful romantic and sensational drama; 5 tableaux

First Night Cast

Pedro: James Fernandez; Jules de Valois: Howard Russell; Guillot (otherwise Putney Bill): F[rank] Moreland; Henri de Belcour: F[rank] Barsby; Roland de Feval: J[ames] G. Shore; Porpus (ship's carpenter): Augustus Glover sailors Morue: Thomas; Requin: J. Morris; Splice: E. Tomlin D'Aubery (secretary): Harwood Cooper; officer: Hall; intendant: T. Webber; Blanche de Valois: Miss Genevieve Ward; Unarita: Miss Genevieve Ward; Countess de Brissac: Miss Edith Stuart; Adele: Miss E[leanor] Phillips; Marie (a child): Miss Louise

Cast Comment Belcour appears as Bolcour on bill

Reference Cast

Pedro: James Fernandez Jules de Valois: Howard Russell Guillot: Frank Moreland Henri de Belcour: Frank Barsby Roland de Feval: James G. Shore Porpus: Augustus Glover Morue: Thomas Requin: J. Morris Splice: E. Tomlin D'Aubery: Harwood Cooper

officer: Hall intendant: T. Webber Blanche de Valois: Miss    Genevieve Ward Unarita: Miss Genevieve Ward Countess de Brissac: Miss Edith    Stuart Adele: Miss Eleanor Phillips Marie: Miss Louise

1. deck of the Eugenie; 2. the sea of ice; 3. bay and landscape in Mexico; 4. salon in the Hotel de Brissac; 5. grand hall in the Hotel D'Arvez

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (2)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 5 Dec 1874, next 8 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (2)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 5 Dec 1874, next 8 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (3)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 7 Dec 1874, next 9 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (3)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 7 Dec 1874, next 9 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (4)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 8 Dec 1874, next 10 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (4)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 8 Dec 1874, next 10 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (5)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 9 Dec 1874, next 11 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (5)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 9 Dec 1874, next 11 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (6)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 10 Dec 1874, next 12 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (6)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 10 Dec 1874, next 12 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (7)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 11 Dec 1874, next 14 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (7)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 11 Dec 1874, next 14 Dec 1874

General Non-Title Information

ballet divertissement: Miss Kate Vaughan; -Kate Vaughan's Troupe

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (8)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 12 Dec 1874, next 15 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (8)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 12 Dec 1874, next 15 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (9)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 14 Dec 1874, next 16 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (9)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 14 Dec 1874, next 16 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (10)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 15 Dec 1874, next 17 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (10)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 15 Dec 1874, next 17 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (11)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 16 Dec 1874, next 18 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (11)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 16 Dec 1874, next 18 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (12)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 17 Dec 1874, next 19 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (12)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 17 Dec 1874, next 19 Dec 1874

1) Four Hundred Fifty-six Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and Threepence (13)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 18 Dec 1874

2) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (13)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 18 Dec 1874, next 24 Dec 1874

DARK: Preparation for pantomime

DARK: Preparation for pantomime

DARK: Preparation for pantomime

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (14)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 19 Dec 1874, next 26 Dec 1874

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; licensed simply as The Children in the Wood
AU: [Edward L. Blanchard], [Thomas L. Greenwood], CHOR: John Cormack, COMP: Edwin Ellis

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, next 26 Dec 1874

Genre (pantomime) entirely new old English comic Christmas pantomime written expressly for the amusement of children; 8 scenes

First Night Cast

Old Father Aesop: F[rank] Moreland courtiers and attendants the wolf: "Miss Worry"; the lamb: "Miss Poorchap"; the fox: "Miss Grumgrowl"; the grapes: "Miss Verysour" Mistletoe: Miss Edith Stuart; Mistletoe's Christmas attendants: "Miss Holly", "Miss Folly", "Miss Jolly"; Cock Robin: Master A. Forrest; Cock Sparrow: Master F. Forrest; Jenny Wren: Miss Louise; Little Mag: Miss Katie Logan; Mother Bunch: F[rank] Barsby; Dame Trot: E. Tomlin; Tommy (Dame Trot's cat): Master Belmore; white mare: Master F. Forrest; Sir Gabriel Grimwood: James Fawn Children in the Wood Willie Goodchild: Miss Amalia; Alice Goodchild: Miss [Violet] Cameron Barbara Allen (their pretty governess): Miss Hudspeth; Walter Trueheart (young soldier): Miss Sylvia Hodson; Daddy Jacky: S[tanislaus] Calhaem; Jacky's small family: "Master Grubbub", "Master Softheart", "Master Lovemilk", "Master Chopstick", "Master Honeysuck", "Master Losenob", "Master Livebait", "Master Huglug", "Master Frizzle", "Master Mizzle"; old woman of Surrey: "Mrs. Hurry Scurry"; old woman of Leeds: "Mrs. Tenderheart"; old woman of Norwich: "Mrs. Lovemilk"; old woman of Nothing-at-all: "Mrs. Littlebody"; old woman in basket: "Mrs. Flybynight"; old woman who lived in a shoe: "Mrs. Merrymother"; Lady Chief Justice Bunch: F[rank] Barsby; oranges, lemons, pancakes, fritters, half-pence, farthings; belles in the metropolis; Harlequin: Edward Dean; Columbine (1): Miss Parry; Second Columbine: Miss St. Pierre; Clown: A. Forrest; Pantaloon: [James] Paulo; Hungarian dancers: Herr Holzer, Signora Spinza

Cast Comment Miss Katie Logan billed as "Little Katie Logan." Miss Cameron's first name is given in the Times as "Violet"; Master Belmore was entered as Belcombe for most of the play's run. We believe that Belmore is the correct name

Reference Cast

Old Father Aesop: Frank    Moreland the wolf: "Miss Worry" the lamb: "Miss Poorchap" the fox: "Miss Grumgrowl" the grapes: "Miss Verysour" Mistletoe: Miss Edith Stuart Mistletoe's Christmas attendants:    "Miss Holly"    "Miss Folly"    "Miss Jolly" Cock Robin: Master A. Forrest Cock Sparrow: Master F. Forrest Jenny Wren: Miss Louise Little Mag: Miss Katie Logan Mother Bunch: Frank Barsby Dame Trot: E. Tomlin Tommy: Master Belmore white mare: Master F. Forrest Sir Gabriel Grimwood: James    Fawn Willie Goodchild: Miss Amalia Alice Goodchild: Miss Violet    Cameron Barbara Allen: Miss Hudspeth Walter Trueheart: Miss Sylvia    Hodson Daddy Jacky: Stanislaus Calhaem Jacky's small family:    "Master Grubbub"    "Master Softheart"

"Master Lovemilk"    "Master Chopstick"    "Master Honeysuck"    "Master Losenob"    "Master Livebait"    "Master Huglug"    "Master Frizzle"    "Master Mizzle" old woman of Surrey: "Mrs. Hurry    Scurry" old woman of Leeds: "Mrs.    Tenderheart" old woman of Norwich: "Mrs.    Lovemilk" old woman of Nothing-at-all:    "Mrs. Littlebody" old woman in basket: "Mrs.    Flybynight" old woman who lived in a shoe:    "Mrs. Merrymother" Lady Chief Justice Bunch: Frank    Barsby Harlequin: Edward Dean Columbine: Miss Parry Second Columbine: Miss    St. Pierre Clown: A. Forrest Pantaloon: James Paulo Hungarian dancers:    Herr Holzer    Signora Spinza

grand ballet: "aerial evolutions" In the grand ballet, Peter Wilkins will be assisted by all the flighty young ladies in London

(d viii) ventriloquism: Lieut. Cole

(d viii) "conflagration! consternation! and conclusion of Old Father Christmas's budget"

DES: Frederick Lloyd, W. Perkins, W. Leitch, Wigan, Potts, Heath 1. abode of Aesop in Fableland; 2. Lover's Walk in the Village of Wren's Nest; 3. Kingdom of Birds; 4. Hoppergollup House in the neighbourhood of Ware; 5. a deep Jack(y) hole in a dark swim on the new river; 6. a small bed room at Ware; 7. the Court of the Queen's Bench; 8. Robin Redbreast's retreat in the wilds of Where; 9. exterior of the lodging house; 10. interior of the bed room Scene 7 is omitted soon after opening night

DARK: Christmas Day

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (2)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 24 Dec 1874, next 26 Dec 1874

General Non-Title Information

special matinee on Boxing Day

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (15)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 24 Dec 1874, next 28 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (3)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 26 Dec 1874, next 28 Dec 1874

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (16)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 26 Dec 1874, next 29 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (4)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 26 Dec 1874, next 29 Dec 1874

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (17)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 28 Dec 1874, next 30 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (5)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 28 Dec 1874, next 30 Dec 1874

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (18)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 29 Dec 1874, next 31 Dec 1874

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (6)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 29 Dec 1874, next 31 Dec 1874

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (19)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 30 Dec 1874, next 1 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (7)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 30 Dec 1874, next 1 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (20)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 31 Dec 1874, next 2 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (8)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 31 Dec 1874, next 2 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (21)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 1 Jan 1875, next 4 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (9)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 1 Jan 1875, next 4 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (22)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 2 Jan 1875, next 5 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (10)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 2 Jan 1875, next 5 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (23)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 4 Jan 1875, next 6 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (11)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 4 Jan 1875, next 6 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (24)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 5 Jan 1875, next 7 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (12)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 5 Jan 1875, next 7 Jan 1875

Time 7:00

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (25)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 6 Jan 1875, next 8 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (13)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 6 Jan 1875, next 8 Jan 1875

1) The Thirst for Gold; or, The Lost Ship and the Wild Flower of Mexico (26)

Performances first 5 Dec 1874, previous 7 Jan 1875

Cast as reference cast (5 Dec 1874)

BUT Morue: E. Tomlin Requin: Thomas Splice: J. Morris

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (14)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 7 Jan 1875, next 9 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (1)

AU: John B. Buckstone

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, next 11 Jan 1875

Genre (romantic drama) romantic drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Trevanion (wealthy mine-owner): Howard Russell; Richard Penderall (Trevanion's nephew): A. C. Lilly; Launce Linwood (fisherman): James Fernandez; Black Ralph (a wrecker): W[illiam] McIntyre; Alley Croaker (overseer and tax-collector): Augustus Glover; Tommy Tinkle (village muffin-man): James Fawn; Williams: [C. H.?] Frome wreckers Trewoof: E. Tomlin; Michael: P. White; Red Norris: E. Butler Anne Trevanion: Miss Edith Stuart; Biddy Nutts: Miss Hudspeth; Margaret (Ralph's wife): Miss E[leanor] Phillips; Ralph's children: Miss Smith, Master Staines

Cast Comment There is a C. H. Frome in 1881 who may be the same individual as the one playing this season

Reference Cast

Trevanion: Howard Russell Richard Penderall: A. C. Lilly Launce Linwood: James Fernandez Black Ralph: William McIntyre Alley Croaker: Augustus Glover Tommy Tinkle: James Fawn Williams: C. H.? Frome Trewoof: E. Tomlin Michael: P. White

Red Norris: E. Butler Anne Trevanion: Miss Edith    Stuart Biddy Nutts: Miss Hudspeth Margaret: Miss Eleanor Phillips Ralph's children:    Miss Smith    Master Staines

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (15)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 8 Jan 1875, next 11 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (2)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 9 Jan 1875, next 12 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (16)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 9 Jan 1875, next 12 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (3)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 11 Jan 1875, next 13 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (17)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 11 Jan 1875, next 13 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (18)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 12 Jan 1875, next 14 Jan 1875

Time 7:00

2) The Dream at Sea (4)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 12 Jan 1875, next 14 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (5)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 13 Jan 1875, next 15 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (19)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 13 Jan 1875, next 15 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (20)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 14 Jan 1875, next 16 Jan 1875

Time 7:00

2) The Dream at Sea (6)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 14 Jan 1875, next 16 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (7)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 15 Jan 1875, next 18 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (21)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 15 Jan 1875, next 18 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (8)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 16 Jan 1875, next 19 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (22)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 16 Jan 1875, next 19 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (9)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 18 Jan 1875, next 20 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (23)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 18 Jan 1875, next 20 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (24)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 19 Jan 1875, next 21 Jan 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (10)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 19 Jan 1875, next 21 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (11)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 20 Jan 1875, next 22 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (25)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 20 Jan 1875, next 22 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (26)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 21 Jan 1875, next 23 Jan 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (12)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 21 Jan 1875, next 23 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (13)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 22 Jan 1875, next 25 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (27)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 22 Jan 1875, next 25 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (14)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 23 Jan 1875, next 26 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (28)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 23 Jan 1875, next 26 Jan 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (15)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 25 Jan 1875, next 27 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (29)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 25 Jan 1875, next 27 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (30)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 26 Jan 1875, next 28 Jan 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (16)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 26 Jan 1875, next 28 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (17)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 27 Jan 1875, next 29 Jan 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (31)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 27 Jan 1875, next 29 Jan 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (32)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 28 Jan 1875, next 30 Jan 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (18)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 28 Jan 1875, next 30 Jan 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (19)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 29 Jan 1875, next 1 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (33)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 29 Jan 1875, next 1 Feb 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (20)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 30 Jan 1875, next 2 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (34)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 30 Jan 1875, next 2 Feb 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (21)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 1 Feb 1875, next 3 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (35)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 1 Feb 1875, next 3 Feb 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (36)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 2 Feb 1875, next 4 Feb 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (22)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 2 Feb 1875, next 4 Feb 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (23)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 3 Feb 1875, next 5 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (37)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 3 Feb 1875, next 5 Feb 1875

1) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (38)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 4 Feb 1875, next 6 Feb 1875

2) The Dream at Sea (24)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 4 Feb 1875, next 6 Feb 1875

General Non-Title Information

Juvenile Night

1) The Dream at Sea (25)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 5 Feb 1875, next 8 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (39)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 5 Feb 1875, next 8 Feb 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (26)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 6 Feb 1875, next 9 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (40)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 6 Feb 1875, next 9 Feb 1875

1) The Dream at Sea (27)

Performances first 9 Jan 1875, previous 8 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (41)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 8 Feb 1875, next 11 Feb 1875

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (1)

Title Comment Piece billed under subtitle but is a revival of the 1852 play
AU: [Tom Taylor], [Mark Lemon], COMP: Edwin Ellis
Au Comm Authorship mentioned in Times, Feb 15, 1875, p. 8

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, next 12 Feb 1875

Genre (drama) celebrated drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Shelby (corn and tobacco planter): F[rank] Barsby; Simon Legree (cotton planter): W[illiam] McIntyre; George Harris (quadroon slave): Henry Sinclair; Uncle Tom (Negro slave): Howard Russell; Sol (a driver): F[rank] Moreland; Tom Loker (slave hunter): Beattie; Skunk (landlord of the "Jefferson's Head"): [C. H.?] Frome; Sambo (Negro slave driver): T[homas] W. Thorne; Quimbo (slave driver): P[aul] Pietro; Adolph (quadroon slave): P. White; Sam (Negro): Harwood Cooper; driver: E. Tomlin; Harry (Eliza's child, a mustee slave): Master Harry Grattan Uncle Tom's children Mose: Miss Louise; Peto: Master Gates Cassy (quadroon slave): Miss Marie Henderson; Mrs. Shelby (lady from the North): Miss Kemp; Eliza (mustee slave): Miss Edith Stuart; Topsy (a Negro): Miss Hudspeth; Aunt Chloe (Negro, wife to Tom): Miss S[ylvia] Hodson; Rosa (mulatto slave): Miss Cicely Nott

Cast Comment Adolph entered on program as a "Quadrille" slave

Reference Cast

Mr. Shelby: Frank Barsby Simon Legree: William McIntyre George Harris: Henry Sinclair Uncle Tom: Howard Russell Sol: Frank Moreland Tom Loker: Beattie Skunk: C. H.? Frome Sambo: Thomas W. Thorne Quimbo: Paul Pietro Adolph: P. White Sam: Harwood Cooper

driver: E. Tomlin Harry: Master Harry Grattan Mose: Miss Louise Peto: Master Gates Cassy: Miss Marie Henderson Mrs. Shelby: Miss Kemp Eliza: Miss Edith Stuart Topsy: Miss Hudspeth Aunt Chloe: Miss Sylvia Hodson Rosa: Miss Cicely Nott

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (42)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 9 Feb 1875, next 12 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (2)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 11 Feb 1875, next 13 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (43)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 11 Feb 1875, next 13 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (3)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 12 Feb 1875, next 15 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (44)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 12 Feb 1875, next 15 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (4)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 13 Feb 1875, next 16 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (45)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 13 Feb 1875, next 16 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (5)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 15 Feb 1875, next 17 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (46)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 15 Feb 1875, next 17 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (6)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 16 Feb 1875, next 18 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (47)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 16 Feb 1875, next 18 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (7)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 17 Feb 1875, next 19 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (48)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 17 Feb 1875, next 19 Feb 1875

1) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (8)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 18 Feb 1875, next 20 Feb 1875

2) Harlequin, the Children in the Wood, Old Father Aesop, Cock Robin, and Jenny Wren (49)

Performances first 24 Dec 1874, previous 18 Feb 1875

Source Comment MS gloss on PROG: "Feb 20. 1875"

1) The White Hat (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, next 22 Feb 1875

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

principal performers: Brittain Wright, F[rank] Moreland, R. W. Hall, E. Phillips, Mrs. [Harriet F.] Addie, Miss Hudspeth

Reference Cast

principal performers:    Brittain Wright    Frank Moreland    R. W. Hall

E. Phillips    Mrs. Harriet F. Addie    Miss Hudspeth

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (9)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 19 Feb 1875, next 22 Feb 1875

1) The White Hat (2)

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, previous 20 Feb 1875, next 23 Feb 1875

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (10)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 20 Feb 1875, next 23 Feb 1875

1) The White Hat (3)

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, previous 22 Feb 1875, next 24 Feb 1875

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (11)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 22 Feb 1875, next 24 Feb 1875

1) The White Hat (4)

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, previous 23 Feb 1875, next 25 Feb 1875

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (12)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 23 Feb 1875, next 25 Feb 1875

1) The White Hat (5)

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, previous 24 Feb 1875, next 26 Feb 1875

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (13)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 24 Feb 1875, next 26 Feb 1875

1) The White Hat (6)

Performances first 20 Feb 1875, previous 25 Feb 1875

2) Slave Life; or, Uncle Tom's Cabin (14)

Performances first 11 Feb 1875, previous 25 Feb 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (1)

AU: Henry J. Byron

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, next 1 Mar 1875

Genre (drama) drama; prol, 4 acts

First Night Cast

Kirby (old Lancashire farmer): [F.] B. Egan; Mr. Danville (merchant): J[ames] G. Shore; Party by the name of Johnson (from abroad): S[amuel A.] Emery (his original character); Mr. Redburn: J[ames] B. Howard; Milder (Redburn's clerk): C. J. Smith; Jellick (keeper of the Egremont lock-up): F[rederick C.] Dewar; Ned Clayton: C[harles] H. Fenton; Spotty: George G. Belmore; Serjeant Donovan (of the Detective Force): [W.?] S. Parkes; Kitely: J[ohn] B. Johnstone; Phil. Andrews: P[ercy] C. Beverley; Black Dan: E[rnest] Travers; postman: Bush; sailors, bushrangers: Unlisted; Fanny Danville: Miss Alma Murray; Ruth Kirby: Miss Lydia Foote; Kate Garstone: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

Reference Cast

Kirby: F. B. Egan Mr. Danville: James G. Shore Party by the name of Johnson:    Samuel A. Emery Mr. Redburn: James B. Howard Milder: C. J. Smith Jellick: Frederick C. Dewar Ned Clayton: Charles H. Fenton Spotty: George G. Belmore Serjeant Donovan: W.? S. Parkes Kitely: John B. Johnstone

Phil. Andrews: Percy C.    Beverley Black Dan: Ernest Travers postman: Bush sailors, bushrangers: Unlisted Fanny Danville: Miss Alma    Murray Ruth Kirby: Miss Lydia Foote Kate Garstone: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon

2) Lost in London (1)

Title Comment last scene only
AU: Watts Phillips

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, next 1 Mar 1875

Genre (drama) drama; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Sir Gilbert Featherstone (owner of Bleakmoor Mine): J[ames] B. Howard; Sir Richard Loader (Featherstone's friend): P[ercy] C. Beverley miners Job Armroyd: S[amuel A.] Emery; Jack Longbones: [F.] B. Egan; Dick Raine: J[ohn] B. Johnstone; Noah Morehead: Smithson Benjamin Blinker (London tiger): G[eorge G.] Belmore; Thomas (footman): [Ernest] Travers; Tops (postboy): C. J. Smith; Nelly: Miss Lydia Foote; Tiddy Dragglethorpe: Mrs. Alfred Mellon; Flounce: Miss Hudspeth; Signora Marrietta Simondi: Miss Russell

Reference Cast

Sir Gilbert Featherstone: James    B. Howard Sir Richard Loader: Percy C.    Beverley Job Armroyd: Samuel A. Emery Jack Longbones: F. B. Egan Dick Raine: John B. Johnstone Noah Morehead: Smithson Benjamin Blinker: George G.

Belmore Thomas: Ernest Travers Tops: C. J. Smith Nelly: Miss Lydia Foote Tiddy Dragglethorpe: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon Flounce: Miss Hudspeth Signora Marrietta Simondi: Miss    Russell

I Bleakmore mine; II [night] London

General Non-Title Information

An LTM program dated 20 Feb 1875 announced "last 6 nights of the present season." On 27 Feb, two new pieces were performed

1) The Lancashire Lass (2)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 27 Feb 1875, next 2 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (2)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 27 Feb 1875, next 2 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (3)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 1 Mar 1875, next 3 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (3)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 1 Mar 1875, next 3 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (4)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 2 Mar 1875, next 4 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (4)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 2 Mar 1875, next 4 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (5)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 3 Mar 1875, next 5 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (5)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 3 Mar 1875, next 5 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (6)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 4 Mar 1875, next 6 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (6)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 4 Mar 1875, next 6 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (7)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 5 Mar 1875, next 8 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (7)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 5 Mar 1875, next 8 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (8)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 6 Mar 1875, next 9 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (8)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 6 Mar 1875, next 9 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (9)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 8 Mar 1875, next 10 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (9)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 8 Mar 1875, next 10 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (10)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 9 Mar 1875, next 11 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (10)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 9 Mar 1875, next 11 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (11)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 10 Mar 1875, next 12 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (11)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 10 Mar 1875, next 12 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (12)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 11 Mar 1875, next 13 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (12)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 11 Mar 1875, next 13 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (13)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 12 Mar 1875, next 15 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (13)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 12 Mar 1875, next 15 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (14)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 13 Mar 1875, next 16 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (14)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 13 Mar 1875, next 16 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (15)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 15 Mar 1875, next 17 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (15)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 15 Mar 1875, next 17 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (16)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 16 Mar 1875, next 18 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (16)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 16 Mar 1875, next 18 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (17)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 17 Mar 1875, next 19 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (17)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 17 Mar 1875, next 19 Mar 1875

1) The Lancashire Lass (18)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 18 Mar 1875

2) Lost in London (18)

Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 18 Mar 1875, next 14 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (1)

AU: [William E. Suter]

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, next 22 Mar 1875

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Moggridge (a victim to the green-eyed monster): [Frank] Moreland; Harry Fielding (rather prepossessing and rather fast): J[ames] G. Shore; Sam Sloeleaf (of the "People's Teapot," Sarah's Young Man): James Fawn; Mrs. Moggridge (a sympathetic mamma): Mrs. [Harriet F.] Addie; Araminta (the admired and admirer of Harry): Miss E[leanor] Phillips; Sarah Tibbs (maid-of-all-work, with a strong antipathy to white hats): Miss Hudspeth

Reference Cast

Mr. Moggridge: Frank Moreland Harry Fielding: James G. Shore Sam Sloeleaf: James Fawn Mrs. Moggridge: Mrs. Harriet F.

Addie Araminta: Miss Eleanor Phillips Sarah Tibbs: Miss Hudspeth

2) Nicholas Nickleby (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever
AU: Andrew Halliday

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, next 22 Mar 1875

Genre (drama) 3 acts

First Night Cast

Nicholas Nickleby: W[illiam] Terriss; Ralph Nickleby: James Fernandez; Squeers: John Clarke; Newman Noggs: George G. Belmore; John Browdie: S[amuel A.] Emery; Brooker: J[ames] G. Shore; Snawley: C. J. Smith; Smike: Miss Lydia Foote; Mrs. Nickleby: Mrs. [Harriet F.] Addie; Kate Nickleby: Miss Edith Stuart; Tilda Price: Miss Hudspeth; Miss Squeers: Miss Harriet Coveney; Mrs. Squeers: Mrs. Alfred Mellon

Reference Cast

Nicholas Nickleby: William    Terriss Ralph Nickleby: James Fernandez Squeers: John Clarke Newman Noggs: George G. Belmore John Browdie: Samuel A. Emery Brooker: James G. Shore Snawley: C. J. Smith Smike: Miss Lydia Foote

Mrs. Nickleby: Mrs. Harriet F.    Addie Kate Nickleby: Miss Edith    Stuart Tilda Price: Miss Hudspeth Miss Squeers: Miss Harriet    Coveney Mrs. Squeers: Mrs. Alfred    Mellon

characteristic scenery by F. Lloyds I,i Ralph Nickleby's office; I,ii ante-room in the office; I,iii coffee room in the "Saracen's Head"; I,iv Snow Hill; I,v a street; I,vi the inn yard; II,i Do-The-Boys Hall; II,ii the school room; II,iii a country lane; II,iv the school room; II,v the road to London; III,i Ralph Nickleby's office; III,ii Exeter Exchange; III,iii Mrs. Nickleby's lodgings

3) Belles of the Kitchen (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, next 22 Mar 1875

Genre (farce) laughable interlude

First Night Cast

Timotheus Gibbs (a doctor's assistant): Fred[erick M.] Vokes; Wiggins (hairdresser): Fawdon Vokes; Lucinda Scrubb (lady's maid): Miss J[essie C.] Vokes; Mary (housemaid): Miss V[ictoria] Vokes; Barbara (scullery maid): Miss R[osina] Vokes

Cast Comment program: "the celebrated Vokes family." Walter Fawdon assumed the name Fawdon Vokes, under which name he was usually billed. On the LTM programs, he is billed as Walter Vokes

Reference Cast

Timotheus Gibbs: Frederick M.    Vokes Wiggins: Fawdon Vokes Lucinda Scrubb: Miss Jessie C.

Vokes Mary: Miss Victoria Vokes Barbara: Miss Rosina Vokes

Special Performance Benefit: Widow and children of James G. Crabbe

1) Sarah's Young Man (2)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Mar 1875, next 23 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (2)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Mar 1875, next 23 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (2)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Mar 1875, next 23 Mar 1875

Special Performance Benefit: Widow and children of James G. Crabbe

1) Sarah's Young Man (3)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Mar 1875, next 24 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (3)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Mar 1875, next 24 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (3)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Mar 1875, next 24 Mar 1875

Special Performance Benefit: Widow and children of James G. Crabbe

1) Sarah's Young Man (4)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Mar 1875, next 25 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (4)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Mar 1875, next 25 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (4)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Mar 1875, next 25 Mar 1875

Special Performance Benefit: Widow and children of James G. Crabbe

1) Sarah's Young Man (5)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Mar 1875, next 27 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (5)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Mar 1875, next 27 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (5)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Mar 1875, next 27 Mar 1875

DARK: Good Friday

Special Performance Benefit: Widow and children of James G. Crabb

1) Sarah's Young Man (6)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 25 Mar 1875, next 29 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (6)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 25 Mar 1875, next 29 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (6)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 25 Mar 1875, next 29 Mar 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (7)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Mar 1875, next 30 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (7)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Mar 1875, next 30 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (7)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Mar 1875, next 30 Mar 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (8)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Mar 1875, next 31 Mar 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (8)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Mar 1875, next 31 Mar 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (8)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Mar 1875, next 31 Mar 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (9)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Mar 1875, next 1 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (9)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Mar 1875, next 1 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (9)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Mar 1875, next 1 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (10)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 31 Mar 1875, next 2 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (10)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 31 Mar 1875, next 2 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (10)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 31 Mar 1875, next 2 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (11)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 Apr 1875, next 3 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (11)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 Apr 1875, next 3 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (11)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 Apr 1875, next 3 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (12)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 2 Apr 1875, next 5 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (12)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 2 Apr 1875, next 5 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (12)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 2 Apr 1875, next 5 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (13)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 Apr 1875, next 6 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (13)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 Apr 1875, next 6 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (13)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 Apr 1875, next 6 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (14)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 Apr 1875, next 7 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (14)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 Apr 1875, next 7 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (14)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 Apr 1875, next 7 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (15)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 6 Apr 1875, next 8 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (15)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 6 Apr 1875, next 8 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (15)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 6 Apr 1875, next 8 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (16)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 7 Apr 1875, next 9 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (16)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 7 Apr 1875, next 9 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (16)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 7 Apr 1875, next 9 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (17)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 8 Apr 1875, next 10 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (17)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 8 Apr 1875, next 10 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (17)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 8 Apr 1875, next 10 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (18)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 9 Apr 1875, next 12 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (18)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 9 Apr 1875, next 12 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (18)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 9 Apr 1875, next 12 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (19)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 10 Apr 1875, next 13 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (19)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 10 Apr 1875, next 13 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (19)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 10 Apr 1875, next 13 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (20)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 12 Apr 1875, next 14 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (20)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 12 Apr 1875, next 14 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (20)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 12 Apr 1875, next 14 Apr 1875

Source Comment No date on source Special Performance Benefit: Miss Russell

1) A Rough Diamond (1)

Title Comment "The famous scene" (bill)
AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 14 Apr 1875

Time 1:30 Genre (farce) farce; 1 scene

First Night Cast

Cousin Joe: Edward O. Terry; Margery: Mrs. Angela Claude; Lord Plato: J. F. Graham; Squire Evergreen: H. St. Maur; Captain Blenheim: H. Carter; Lady Plato: Miss Russell

Cast Comment The roles are not given in the source. Since the piece was played in 1848 an attempt has been made to match up names and roles, but there is no guarantee of accuracy. Miss Russell may have played Lady Plato

Reference Cast

Cousin Joe: Edward O. Terry Margery: Mrs. Angela Claude Lord Plato: J. F. Graham

Squire Evergreen: H. St. Maur Captain Blenheim: H. Carter Lady Plato: Miss Russell

2) Romeo and Juliet (1)

Title Comment balcony scene only
AU: [William Shakespeare]

Performances first 14 Apr 1875

Genre (comedy)

First Night Cast

Juliet: Miss [Monta] Gainsborough; Romeo: J[ames] B. Howard

Reference Cast

Juliet: Miss Monta Gainsborough

Romeo: James B. Howard

3) Arkwright's Wife (1)

Title Comment quarrel scene
AU: Tom Taylor

Performances first 14 Apr 1875

Genre (drama) popular play; 1 scene

First Night Cast

performers: Miss Helen Barry, C[harles] Kelly

Reference Cast

performers:    Miss Helen Barry

Charles Kelly

4) Lost in London (19)

Title Comment last scene only
Performances first 27 Feb 1875, previous 19 Mar 1875

5) Heart's Delight (1)

Title Comment "From Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield" (prog)
AU: Andrew Halliday

Performances first 14 Apr 1875

Genre (comedy) 1 scene only

First Night Cast

Captain Cuttle: S[amuel A.] Emery (his original character); performer: J[ames] Fawn; "Heart's Delight": Miss Phillips

Reference Cast

Captain Cuttle: Samuel A. Emery performer: James Fawn

"Heart's Delight": Miss    Phillips

General Non-Title Information

solo harp: Victor Belizia; solo flute: John Radcliff

new song: "The Sea Bird" [Henry Russell], Miss Russell; "The Bird that Came in the Spring", Mme. Pauline Rita; "Come Back to Erin" [Frank Musgrave], Miss Rachel Sanger; "La Premiere Feuille", Mme. Selina Bonaro; song: Miss Marie de Grey; song: Miss Ella Chapman; songs: -More and Burgess minstrels; new song: George Perren "The Sea Bird" composed for this occasion; Mme. Bonaro imitates Mme. Chaumont in 2nd verse of "La Premiere Feuille"; "Come Back to Erin" attributed to Musgrave the following season

character dance: Miss Ella Chapman

recitation: "Stump Oration", Hugh Dougherty (the American Humorist); recitation: "The Fisherman" [Samuel Lover], J[ames] B. Howard; recitation: "The Charge of the Light Brigade" [Alfred Tennyson], Miss Marie Henderson; sketch: "Policeman X24", Lionel Brough; sketch: "Sarah Gamp and Betsy Prig", John Clarke, Mrs. [Harriet F.] Addie; address: "Bardell v. Pickwick", James Fernandez Fernandez as Serjeant Buzfuz in "Bardell vs. Pickwick"

1) Sarah's Young Man (21)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 13 Apr 1875, next 15 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (21)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 13 Apr 1875, next 15 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (21)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 13 Apr 1875, next 15 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (22)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 14 Apr 1875, next 16 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (22)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 14 Apr 1875, next 16 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (22)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 14 Apr 1875, next 16 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (23)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 15 Apr 1875, next 17 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (23)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 15 Apr 1875, next 17 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (23)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 15 Apr 1875, next 17 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (24)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 16 Apr 1875, next 19 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (24)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 16 Apr 1875, next 19 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (24)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 16 Apr 1875, next 19 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (25)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 Apr 1875, next 20 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (25)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 Apr 1875, next 20 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (25)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 Apr 1875, next 20 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (26)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 19 Apr 1875, next 21 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (26)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 19 Apr 1875, next 21 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (26)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 19 Apr 1875, next 21 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (27)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Apr 1875, next 22 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (27)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Apr 1875, next 22 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (27)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 Apr 1875, next 22 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (28)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 21 Apr 1875, next 23 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (28)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 21 Apr 1875, next 23 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (28)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 21 Apr 1875, next 23 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (29)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Apr 1875, next 24 Apr 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (29)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Apr 1875, next 24 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT John Browdie: Frank   Moreland

3) Belles of the Kitchen (29)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Apr 1875, next 24 Apr 1875

Source Comment MS gloss on prog--24/4/75

1) Sarah's Young Man (30)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Apr 1875, next 26 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (30)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Apr 1875, next 26 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (30)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Apr 1875, next 26 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (31)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Apr 1875, next 27 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (31)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Apr 1875, next 27 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (31)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Apr 1875, next 27 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (32)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 26 Apr 1875, next 28 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (32)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 26 Apr 1875, next 28 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (32)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 26 Apr 1875, next 28 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (33)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Apr 1875, next 29 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (33)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Apr 1875, next 29 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (33)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 Apr 1875, next 29 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (34)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 28 Apr 1875, next 30 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (34)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 28 Apr 1875, next 30 Apr 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (34)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 28 Apr 1875, next 30 Apr 1875

1) Sarah's Young Man (35)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Apr 1875

Cast as reference cast (20 Mar 1875)

BUT Mr. Moggridge: Samuel A.   Emery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (35)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Apr 1875, next 1 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (35)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Apr 1875, next 1 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (1)

AU: [Thomas J. Williams]

Performances first 1 May 1875, next 3 May 1875

Genre (farce) popular farce

First Night Cast

performers: James Fawn, F[rank] Moreland, J[ames] G. Shore, Miss E[leanor] Phillips, Miss Hudspeth

Reference Cast

performers:    James Fawn    Frank Moreland

James G. Shore    Miss Eleanor Phillips    Miss Hudspeth

2) Nicholas Nickleby (36)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Apr 1875, next 3 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (36)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Apr 1875, next 3 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (2)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 1 May 1875, next 4 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (37)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 May 1875, next 4 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (37)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 May 1875, next 4 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (3)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 3 May 1875, next 5 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (38)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 May 1875, next 5 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (38)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 May 1875, next 5 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (4)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 4 May 1875, next 6 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (39)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 4 May 1875, next 6 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (39)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 4 May 1875, next 6 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (5)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 5 May 1875, next 7 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (40)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 May 1875, next 7 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (40)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 May 1875, next 7 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (6)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 6 May 1875, next 8 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (41)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 6 May 1875, next 8 May 1875

3) Belles of the Kitchen (41)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 6 May 1875

Source Comment MS gloss on prog--"May 8. 1875"

1) Turn Him Out (7)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 7 May 1875, next 10 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (42)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 7 May 1875, next 10 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "written expressly for the Vokes family" (prog)
AU: Edward L. Blanchard

Performances first 8 May 1875, next 10 May 1875

Genre (extravaganza) farcical extravaganza

First Night Cast

Sir Gilbert Gooseberry (owner of Hollybush Hall): Smithson; Mr. William Barry (his son, familiarly called Bill Barry): [Fawdon] Vokes; Lord Strawberry (on a visit): Frederick M. Vokes; Lady Raspberry (Sir Gilbert's sister): Mrs. Charlton Sir Gilbert's nieces May Berry: Miss Victoria Vokes; Rose Berry: Miss Rosina Vokes; Hilda Berry: Miss Jessie C. Vokes

Reference Cast

Sir Gilbert Gooseberry:    Smithson Mr. William Barry: Fawdon Vokes Lord Strawberry: Frederick M.    Vokes

Lady Raspberry: Mrs. Charlton May Berry: Miss Victoria Vokes Rose Berry: Miss Rosina Vokes Hilda Berry: Miss Jessie C.    Vokes

fantasie bolero: "Mita" [L. Cohen]; overture: "Op. 44" [[Johann W.] Kalliwoda]; valse: "Wiener Kinder" [J[ohann] Strauss]; polonaise: "Souvenir de St. Petersbourg" [[Joseph] Labitzky]; medley overture: "The Bunch of Berries" [E[dwin] Ellis]

1) Turn Him Out (8)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 8 May 1875, next 11 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (43)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 8 May 1875, next 11 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (2)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 8 May 1875, next 11 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (9)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 10 May 1875, next 12 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (44)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 10 May 1875, next 12 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (3)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 10 May 1875, next 12 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (10)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 11 May 1875, next 13 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (45)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 11 May 1875, next 13 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (4)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 11 May 1875, next 13 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (11)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 12 May 1875, next 14 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (46)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 12 May 1875, next 14 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (5)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 12 May 1875, next 14 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (12)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 13 May 1875, next 15 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (47)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 13 May 1875, next 15 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (6)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 13 May 1875, next 15 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (13)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 14 May 1875, next 17 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (48)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 14 May 1875, next 17 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (7)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 14 May 1875, next 17 May 1875

1) Nicholas Nickleby (49)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 15 May 1875, next 17 May 1875

Time 1:30

2) The Bunch of Berries (8)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 15 May 1875, next 17 May 1875

General Non-Title Information

Whit-Monday matinee (see also Times, May 12, p. 14)

1) Turn Him Out (14)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 15 May 1875, next 18 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (50)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 May 1875, next 18 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (9)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 17 May 1875, next 18 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (15)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 17 May 1875, next 19 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (51)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 May 1875, next 19 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (10)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 17 May 1875, next 19 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (16)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 18 May 1875, next 20 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (52)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 18 May 1875, next 20 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (11)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 18 May 1875, next 20 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (17)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 19 May 1875, next 21 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (53)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 19 May 1875, next 21 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (12)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 19 May 1875, next 21 May 1875

1) Turn Him Out (18)

Performances first 1 May 1875, previous 20 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (54)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 20 May 1875, next 22 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (13)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 20 May 1875, next 22 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (1)

AU: [F. Lennox Horne?]

Performances first 22 May 1875, next 24 May 1875

Genre (farce) successful farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Strange (short-sighted old gentleman, an enthusiast for restoring old pictures): F[rank] Moreland; Charles Conquest (in love with Ellen): J[ames] G. Shore; Mr. Maxwelton (old gentleman of fortune, friend to Strange): C. J. Smith; Sammy Maxwelton (his son, a silly young man): James Fawn; Ellen Strange (Maxwelton's niece): Miss E[leanor] Phillips

Cast Comment An undated LTM program, glossed as 8 May, used for the cast of the first piece

Reference Cast

Mr. Strange: Frank Moreland Charles Conquest: James G.    Shore Mr. Maxwelton: C. J. Smith

Sammy Maxwelton: James Fawn Ellen Strange: Miss Eleanor    Phillips

2) Nicholas Nickleby (55)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 21 May 1875, next 24 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (14)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 21 May 1875, next 24 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (2)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 22 May 1875, next 25 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (56)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 May 1875, next 25 May 1875

3) The Bunch of Berries (15)

Performances first 8 May 1875, previous 22 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (3)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 24 May 1875, next 26 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (57)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 May 1875, next 26 May 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (1)

Title Comment "Written expressly for the Vokes family by E. L. Blanchard" (bill)
AU: Edward L. Blanchard

Performances first 25 May 1875, next 26 May 1875

Genre (extravaganza) new farcical extravaganza

First Night Cast

performers: Frederick M. Vokes Fawdon Vokes, Miss Jessie C. Vokes, Miss Victoria Vokes, Miss Rosina Vokes

Reference Cast

performers:    Frederick M. Vokes    Fawdon Vokes

Miss Jessie C. Vokes    Miss Victoria Vokes    Miss Rosina Vokes

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (4)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 25 May 1875, next 27 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (58)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 25 May 1875, next 27 May 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (2)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 25 May 1875, next 27 May 1875

Source Comment MS gloss on bill--"Thursday May 27th 1875"

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (5)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 26 May 1875, next 28 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (59)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 26 May 1875, next 28 May 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (3)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 26 May 1875, next 28 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (6)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 27 May 1875, next 29 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (60)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 27 May 1875, next 29 May 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (4)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 27 May 1875, next 29 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (7)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 28 May 1875, next 31 May 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (61)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 28 May 1875, next 31 May 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (5)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 28 May 1875, next 31 May 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (8)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 29 May 1875, next 1 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (62)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 May 1875, next 1 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (6)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 29 May 1875, next 1 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (9)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 31 May 1875, next 2 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (63)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 31 May 1875, next 2 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (7)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 31 May 1875, next 2 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (10)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 1 Jun 1875, next 3 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (64)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 Jun 1875, next 3 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (8)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 1 Jun 1875, next 3 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (11)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 2 Jun 1875, next 4 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (65)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 2 Jun 1875, next 4 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (9)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 2 Jun 1875, next 4 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (12)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 3 Jun 1875, next 5 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (66)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 3 Jun 1875, next 5 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (10)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 3 Jun 1875, next 5 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (13)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 4 Jun 1875, next 7 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (67)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 4 Jun 1875, next 7 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (11)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 4 Jun 1875, next 7 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (14)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 5 Jun 1875, next 8 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (68)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 5 Jun 1875, next 8 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (12)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 5 Jun 1875, next 8 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (15)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 7 Jun 1875, next 9 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (69)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 7 Jun 1875, next 9 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (13)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 7 Jun 1875, next 9 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (16)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 8 Jun 1875, next 10 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (70)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 8 Jun 1875, next 10 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (14)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 8 Jun 1875, next 10 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (17)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 9 Jun 1875, next 11 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (71)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 9 Jun 1875, next 11 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (15)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 9 Jun 1875, next 11 Jun 1875

1) Two Heads Are Better Than One (18)

Performances first 22 May 1875, previous 10 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (72)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 10 Jun 1875, next 12 Jun 1875

3) Pantomime Rehearsed (16)

Performances first 25 May 1875, previous 10 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 12/Jun/75 as 1st perf
AU: Martin Becher

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, next 14 Jun 1875

Genre (farce) new and original farce

First Night Cast

Mr. Vanderpump: F[rank] Moreland; Philip Puller: J[ames] G. Shore; Jack Castleton: Harwood Cooper; Peter Pimbuffle: James Fawn; Mrs. Euphemia Vanderpump: Miss E[leanor] Phillips

Cast Comment Cast taken from an undated bill advertising this piece

Reference Cast

Mr. Vanderpump: Frank Moreland Philip Puller: James G. Shore Jack Castleton: Harwood Cooper

Peter Pimbuffle: James Fawn Mrs. Euphemia Vanderpump: Miss    Eleanor Phillips

2) Nicholas Nickleby (73)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 11 Jun 1875, next 14 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, next 14 Jun 1875

Genre (farce) laughable farce

First Night Cast

Percival Posthlewaite (Captain of Muddletown Militia): Frederick M. Vokes; Dan (his valet, a cockney, in constant fear): Fawdon Vokes; Grace Gaybird (Percival's American cousin): Miss Victoria Vokes; Ella Hamilton (her friend and ally): Miss Jessie C. Vokes; Janet (a smart help, ready for fun): Miss Rosina Vokes

Cast Comment Cast taken from an undated bill advertising this piece

Reference Cast

Percival Posthlewaite: Frederick    M. Vokes Dan: Fawdon Vokes Grace Gaybird: Miss Victoria

Vokes Ella Hamilton: Miss Jessie C.    Vokes Janet: Miss Rosina Vokes

General Non-Title Information

overture (from Guy Mannering): [[Henry R.] Bishop]; overture: "Op. 44" [[Johann W.] Kalliwoda]; selection (from La Vestal): [[G. Saverio] Mercadante]; valse: "Isar Leider" [J[oseph] Gungl]; quadrille: "United Service" [[Adolphus] F. Godfrey]

1) Painless Dentistry (2)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 12 Jun 1875, next 15 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (74)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 12 Jun 1875, next 15 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (2)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 12 Jun 1875, next 15 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (3)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 14 Jun 1875, next 16 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (75)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 14 Jun 1875, next 16 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (3)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 14 Jun 1875, next 16 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (4)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 15 Jun 1875, next 17 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (76)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 15 Jun 1875, next 17 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (4)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 15 Jun 1875, next 17 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (5)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 16 Jun 1875, next 18 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (77)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 16 Jun 1875, next 18 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (5)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 16 Jun 1875, next 18 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (6)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 17 Jun 1875, next 19 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (78)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 17 Jun 1875, next 19 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (6)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 17 Jun 1875, next 19 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (7)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 18 Jun 1875, next 21 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (79)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 18 Jun 1875, next 21 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (7)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 18 Jun 1875, next 21 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (8)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 19 Jun 1875, next 22 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (80)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 19 Jun 1875, next 22 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (8)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 19 Jun 1875, next 22 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (9)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 21 Jun 1875, next 23 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (81)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 21 Jun 1875, next 23 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (9)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 21 Jun 1875, next 23 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (10)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 22 Jun 1875, next 24 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (82)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 22 Jun 1875, next 24 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (10)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 22 Jun 1875, next 24 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (11)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 23 Jun 1875, next 25 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (83)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 23 Jun 1875, next 25 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (11)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 23 Jun 1875, next 25 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (12)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 24 Jun 1875, next 26 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (84)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 24 Jun 1875, next 26 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (12)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 24 Jun 1875, next 26 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (13)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 25 Jun 1875, next 29 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (85)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 25 Jun 1875, next 28 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (13)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 25 Jun 1875, next 29 Jun 1875

Special Performance Benefit: John Clarke

1) Green Old Age (1)

AU: Robert Reece

Performances first 28 Jun 1875

Genre (farce) favourite farce

First Night Cast

performers: James, Thorne, Miss Valery

Reference Cast

performers:    James

Thorne    Miss Valery

2) Nicholas Nickleby (86)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 26 Jun 1875, next 29 Jun 1875

3) Notre-Dame [; or, The Gipsy Girl of Paris] (1)

Title Comment prison scene only
AU: Andrew Halliday

Performances first 28 Jun 1875

Genre (drama) popular drama; 1 scene

First Night Cast

Claude Frollo: J[ames] Fernandez; Esmeralda: Miss [Teresa E.] Furtado (her original character); Gudule: Mrs. A[lfred] Mellon (her original character); Quasimodo: J[ohn] Clarke

Reference Cast

Claude Frollo: James Fernandez Esmeralda: Miss Teresa E.    Furtado

Gudule: Mrs. Alfred Mellon Quasimodo: John Clarke

4) The Bonnie Fish Wife (1)

AU: [Charles Selby]

Performances first 28 Jun 1875, next 12 Jul 1875

Genre (farce) farce

First Night Cast

Sir Hicory Heartycheer: C[harles] H. Stephenson; Mr. Wildoates Heartycheer: [Henry J.] Ashley; Miss Thistledown: Miss M[aggie] Brennan; Maggy McFarlane: Miss M[aggie] Brennan; Gaiters: J[ohn] Clarke (his original character)

Cast Comment Cast supplemented from Times advertisement

Reference Cast

Sir Hicory Heartycheer: Charles    H. Stephenson Mr. Wildoates Heartycheer: Henry    J. Ashley Miss Thistledown: Miss Harriet    Coveney Maggy McFarlane: Miss Harriet

Coveney Gaiters: John Clarke Sir Hiccory Heartycheer: Frank    Moreland Mr. Wildoats Heartycheer: James    G. Shore

General Non-Title Information

overture (from Masaniello): [Michele E.] Carafa; overture: "Op. 44" [[Johann W.] Kalliwoda]; valse: "Venus Reigen" [J[oseph] Gungl]; polka: "Annen" [J[ohann] Strauss]; quadrille: "The Royal Alfred" [Dan[iel] Godfrey]

1) Painless Dentistry (14)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 26 Jun 1875, next 30 Jun 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (87)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 28 Jun 1875, next 30 Jun 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (14)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 26 Jun 1875, next 30 Jun 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (15)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 29 Jun 1875, next 1 Jul 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (88)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 29 Jun 1875, next 1 Jul 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (15)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 29 Jun 1875, next 1 Jul 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (16)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 30 Jun 1875, next 2 Jul 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (89)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 30 Jun 1875, next 2 Jul 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (16)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 30 Jun 1875, next 2 Jul 1875

1) Painless Dentistry (17)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 1 Jul 1875, next 3 Jul 1875

2) Nicholas Nickleby (90)

Performances first 20 Mar 1875, previous 1 Jul 1875, next 3 Jul 1875

3) Fun in a Fog (17)

Performances first 12 Jun 1875, previous 1 Jul 1875, next 3 Jul 1875