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Contents

• Seasonal Digest

• Daily Calendar For 1838-1839

• First Performance of Oct 1838

• First Performance of Nov 1838

• First Performance of Dec 1838

• First Performance of Jan 1839

• First Performance of Feb 1839

• First Performance of Mar 1839

• First Performance of Apr 1839

• Seasonal Summary

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management and Back Stage Personnel

• Illustration

• The Aesthetic Monkey 

• Authors/Pieces

• Song Composers/Pieces

• Choreographers/Pieces

• Entertainment/Pieces

• Spectacle/Pieces

• Scenery Designer/Scenes

• Pieces Performed and Summary Cast Lists

• Genres

• Actors

• Actresses

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Musicians

• Singers

• Spectacle Performers

• General Music Composers/Pieces

• General Song Composers/Pieces

• General Choreographers/Pieces

• General Entertainment/Pieces

Seasonal Digest

The Adelphi Theatre underwent a complete renovation during the period between the end of the previous season and the opening of the 1838-1839 season on 1 October 1838. According to an account in the Times, "the ceiling [was] heightened and made into the form of a dome and the whole of the boxes, proscenium, etc., decorated, painted and gilded with great taste."  The writer observed, "the whole bears an appearance of cleanliness, elegance, and comfort" (2 October 1838).  Frederick Yates and Thomas Gladstane promised their audiences a satisfying season by hiring Laura Honey, Mary Ann Keeley, John Webster, Frank Matthews, Edward Wright, and Edward Stirling.  Indeed, even though the season was shorter than previous ones (only 144 performances) and featured fewer plays (24), it was one of the most successful seasons of the decade.

Much of that success was due to Edward Stirling and his adaptation of Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby, which opened on 19 November and ran through the end of the season.  The Times described the production as an "unprecedented success" (20 November 1838) while the Athenæum was far more reserved in its praise, "The best that can be said of the Adelphi Nickleby is that the principal characters are well 'cast', dressed, and personated" (November 24, 1838).  Although the play opened after only eight parts of the novel had been serialized, Dickens himself was pleased with the production.  After seeing it during the first week of its run, he wrote to his friend John Forster, praising "the skilful management and dressing of the boys, the capital manner and...the careful making-up of all the people...Mrs. Keeley's first appearance beside the fire...and all the rest of Smike was excellent" (Letters of Charles Dickens, I, 459).  Mrs. Keeley's performance as Smike received universal praise, and equally appreciated were O. Smith's portrayal of Newman Noggs and Yates' delineation of Mantalini.  Once again, the Adelphi's association with the writings of the beloved "Boz" brought acclaim and profit.

Most managers might have been satisfied with the success of Nicolas Nickleby, but not Frederick Yates.  He constantly sought "novelties" and new attractions to present to his audiences.  He began the season with the Bayadères, a troupe of eight Indian dancers.  Much was made in the London press of Yates' efforts to outbid and out-maneuver other managers to secure the dancers' services, and the Times reported on 3 September 1838, that he would pay them 5,000 guineas for the season.  The young women appeared in A Race for a Rarity, The Law of Brahma; or, the Hindoo Widow, and Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore, whose plots were merely frames upon which to present occasions for the Indians to dance.  The Bayadères received unanimous praise in the London press for their exotic dancing, and they remained at the Adelphi throughout the fall.

Thomas Rice returned to the Adelphi during December and played throughout the year.  He revived his popular "Jim Crow" vehicle, A Flight to America and premiered two other plays written especially for him, Jim Crow in His New Place by Thomas P. Taylor and The Foreign Prince by an unknown playwright.  Like the shows written for the Bayadères, these plays were acknowledged by the press to be vehicles for the "display of Rice's peculiarities" (unidentified review on a New York bill 31 December 1838).  Audiences apparently did not care.  They continued to pour into the theatre to see Rice; Yates and Gladstane paid him 40 pounds per week for his services (Theatrical Observer, 1 January 1839).

The fourth major "attraction" of the season was the appearance of a giant, Monsieur Bihin, who was featured for 57 performances in Stirling's The Giant of Palestine.  Loosely based upon Tasso's Siege of Jerusalem, the play provided the giant with numerous opportunities to display his strength against various enemies.  The Belgian performer's ability as an actor was never mentioned in the reviews, and his physical attributes, not the script or the interpretation, were the primary attraction to curious critics and audiences alike.

As the season reached its end, Yates premiered the Adelphi's fourth adaptation of Dickens, Stirling's version of Oliver Twist.  Although the show only played for sixteen performances, the performers received high praise from the London critics.  The Athenæum wrote that "Mrs. Yates...as Nancy...is fearfully true to nature.  O. Smith is the burglar [Sikes] every inch of him" (2 March 1839, p. 174).  Frederick Yates, as Fagin, gave "a most faithful and appalling picture of the heartless sordid villain; we have never seen a finer histrionic portrait," declared the Theatrical Observer on 4 March 1839.  Mary Ann Keeley apparently played Oliver adequately, despite Dickens' warnings in an earlier letter to Yates that if the part, "be played by a female, it should be a very sharp girl of thirteen or fourteen" (Letters of Charles Dickens, I, 388).  Critics disagreed on the success of Stirling's adaptation, which was one of six versions of the novel that had appeared on the London stage since March of 1838 (ibid.).  The Times wrote, "a vast deal of the interminable slang of the novel is got rid of...and so far the auditor at the Adelphi is better off than the reader of the book" (26 February 1839).  In contrast, the Athenæum critic lamented, "the actors...have to contend with a very poor dramatic version of the story."  True to the management's practice of presenting novelties at the Adelphi, these accomplished performers shared the bill with a performance by the "celebrated Parisian monkeys."

After a benefit for Elizabeth Yates on 21 March, Yates and Gladstane closed the Adelphi for the season on 23 March 1839.  In his farewell address, Yates "congratulated himself on having made a lucrative and successful season" and promised the audience greater pleasures in the future (Theatrical Observer, 26 March 1839).

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Daily Calendar for 1838-1839

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever; The subtitle the name of the East Indian dancing troupe engaged this season

Author: [Samuel Beazley Jr.]

Author Commentary:  Times attributes it to Mr. Beazley

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Next 2 October 1838

Genre:  (Prelude) prelude

First Night Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse (French manager): [John] Webster (from TR CG & St. James' Th) Mr. Curry (Indian nabob): [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates (proprietor of the Adelphi): [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

Scenery Description

• (1) exterior of the Theatre des Varietes
• (2) the lobby and the parterre

Advertisement

• first app of the Bayaderes or priestesses of Pondicherry

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever; taken from Starke's play, The Widow of Malibar

Author: [Unknown]

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Next 2 October 1838

Genre:  (Burletta) new burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast:

(Hindoos)       Orosmane (chief Brahmin): Lyon       Vicarma (second Brahmin): Sanders       Arboan (third Brahmin): Lansdowne       Indra (Hindoo Widow): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

(English)       General Raymond: [John] Webster       Albert (his friend): [John F.] Saville       Canteen (soldier): H[enry R.] Beverley       Katherine (English prisoner, attendant upon Indra): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (1st app 3 yrs) Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

Song

• song: The Tartar Drum (George H. Rodwell):  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Dance

• dance: Dagger dance:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun
• dance: Malapou or love dance:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun; Amany; Tille

Spectacle

• spectacle: The robing of Vishnu:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun
• spectacle: The salute to the Rajah:  Miss Veydoun
• spectacle: The Hindoo's lament:  Amany
• spectacle: The Hindoo widow's excitement to death
• spectacle: Attack on the temple by the native troops
• grand tableau: Prevention of the suttee or burning sacrifice

Scenery Description

• (1) the interior of an Indian chieftain's dwelling
• (2) outside of the city with view of the ramparts
• (3) interior of the Hindoo temple or the shrine of the Bayaderes

Title: General Commentary

• NN reel contains a review and a lengthy printed account published by W. Strange, price 1d. There is another account published by E. Lloyd with several photographs

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever; "music from comedy of The Will" (bill)

Author: [Francis Reynolds]

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Next 2 October 1838

Genre:  (Burletta) burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews (from Royal Olympic Th, 1st app here) Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins (from TR CG, 1st time here) Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey (1st app 2 yrs) Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

Song

• song: Victoria and England for Ever (Michael W. Balfe):  Collins
• song: Wine, Bright Wine (Read):  Collins
• song: Down by the Stream (G[eorge] Linley):  Mrs. [Laura] Honey
• song: Laugh and Be Glad (G[eorge] Linley):  Mrs. [Laura] Honey

4)  The British Legion (1)

Title Comment:  1st time here

Author: [Thomas H. Bayly]

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Next 2 October 1838

Genre:  (Burletta) burletta

First Night Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright (from St. James' Th, 1st app here)

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Cast Commentary

• Miss Cotterill spelled variously on bills

Song

• song: The Toast Be Dear Woman (George H. Rodwell):  Collins

General, Song

• anthem: God Save the Queen (Composer: John Bull?):  Collins; Mrs. [Laura] Honey; Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

General, Advertisement

• theatre entirely redecorated during summer

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (2)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 1 October 1838; Next 3 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (2)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 1 October 1838; Next 3 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (2)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 1 October 1838; Next 3 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

4)  The British Legion (2)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 1 October 1838; Next 3 October 1838

Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (3)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 2 October 1838; Next 4 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (3)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 2 October 1838; Next 4 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (3)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 2 October 1838; Next 4 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

4)  The British Legion (3)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 2 October 1838; Next 4 October 1838

Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (4)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 3 October 1838; Next 5 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (4)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 3 October 1838; Next 5 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (4)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 3 October 1838; Next 5 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

4)  The British Legion (4)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 3 October 1838; Next 5 October 1838

Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (5)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 4 October 1838; Next 6 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (5)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 4 October 1838; Next 6 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (5)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 4 October 1838; Next 6 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

4)  The British Legion (5)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 4 October 1838; Next 6 October 1838

Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (6)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 5 October 1838; Next 8 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (6)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 5 October 1838; Next 8 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (6)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 5 October 1838; Next 8 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: Lyon Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

4)  The British Legion (6)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 5 October 1838

Cast:

Col. Davenport: Collins Ensign Harcourt: Lansdowne Captain Ranger: [John F.] Saville Timothy: [Edward R.] Wright

Maria: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Louise: Miss Shaw Barbara: Miss Cotterill Susan: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (7)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 6 October 1838; Next 9 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (7)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 6 October 1838; Next 9 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever

Author: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Next 9 October 1838

Genre:  (Farce) entirely new burletta

First Night Cast:

Count Muffenuff (Siberian noble): [William] Cullenford Ivan (his son): H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush (alias Horatio Percy Walsingham, a designing sign painter): [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina (niece to Count Muffenuff): Miss Cotterill Catherine (daughter to Count Muffenuff): Miss Grove Fanny Sims (alias Angelica Greville, the Mistress of Arts): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

Song

• song: Sweet Fifteen:  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley
• song: Medley duet:  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley; [John] Webster

Title: General Commentary

• there is a brief review on the NN film

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (7)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 6 October 1838; Next 9 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

Cast Changes:

BUT	Mandeville: [John F.] Saville (replaces Lyon)

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (8)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 8 October 1838; Next 10 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (8)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 8 October 1838; Next 10 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (2)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 8 October 1838; Next 10 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (8)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 8 October 1838; Next 10 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (9)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 9 October 1838; Next 11 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (9)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 9 October 1838; Next 11 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (3)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 9 October 1838; Next 11 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (9)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 9 October 1838; Next 11 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (10)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 10 October 1838; Next 12 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (10)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 10 October 1838; Next 12 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (4)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 10 October 1838; Next 12 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (10)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 10 October 1838; Next 12 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (11)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 11 October 1838; Next 13 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (11)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 11 October 1838; Next 13 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (5)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 11 October 1838; Next 13 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (11)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 11 October 1838; Next 13 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (12)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 12 October 1838; Next 15 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (12)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 12 October 1838; Next 15 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (6)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 12 October 1838; Next 15 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

4)  My Grandfather's Will; or, The Man of Straw (12)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 12 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Solomon Cynic: F[rank] Matthews Mandeville: [John F.] Saville Veritas: O. Smith Howard: Collins Realize: [William] Cullenford servants:

Upsdell       Davis Albina: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Mrs. Rigid: Mrs. Young Deborah: Miss Shaw

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (13)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 13 October 1838; Next 16 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (13)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 13 October 1838; Next 16 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

Title: General Commentary

• Cast truncated on the bill

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever

Author: Edward Stirling; Composer: Jonathan Blewitt; Composer: [Charles?] Dibdin; Choreographer: Harvey

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Next 16 October 1838

Genre:  (Farce) entirely new nautical burletta

First Night Cast:

Admiral Trunnion (Port Admiral, rich and testy): F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert (honourable and romantic): [John F.] Saville Jacko (nigger): Sanders Ben Binnacle (superannuated seaman): O. Smith Mr. Chaser (invalided Master of Arms, commanding the Bombshell Hulk): [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion (daughter to the admiral): Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin (Fanny's maid): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley (able seamen in Her Majesty's service)       Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey       boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Rough: Miss O'Neil       Tough: Miss Grove       Strikealight: Miss Gower       Longsplice: Miss Conway       Squib: Miss L. Paris       Torch: Mrs. Upsdell       Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris       Powder Blue: Miss Mallett       Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor       Ginger: Miss George

Cast Commentary

• Mrs. Gower is first billed as Miss Gower. Miss Grove is sometimes billed as "Miss Groves"; Miss O'Neil spelled O. Niel on this bill

Song

• song: A Sailor's Heart is Light and Free:  Mrs. [Laura] Honey
• song: Description of a Storm (G[eorge] A. Stevens):  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley
• solo and chorus: Sailors Lead a Merry, Merry Life:  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Dance

• dance: Hornpipe of twelve:  Bluejackets

Dance Commentary

• hornpipe includes pike and cutlass exercise
• dancers include all 12 women in the cast

Scenery Description

• Fore and aft view of the Bombshell Hulk

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (1)

Author: [John F. Smith]

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Next 16 October 1838

Genre:  (Farce) historical burletta

First Night Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann (a gypsey): Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

Scenery Commentary

• scene embodies the celebrated picture of "Sir Roger de Coverley Going to Church Accompanied by the Spectator"

Scenery Description

• (1) country churchyard

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (7)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 13 October 1838; Next 16 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

Song

• song: The Light of Other Days:  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley

Song Commentary

• with the cornet-a-piston accompaniment

Title: General Commentary

• Cast truncated on the bill

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (14)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 15 October 1838; Next 17 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (14)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 15 October 1838; Next 17 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (2)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 15 October 1838; Next 17 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (2)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 15 October 1838; Next 17 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann: Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (8)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 15 October 1838; Next 17 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (15)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 16 October 1838; Next 18 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (15)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 16 October 1838; Next 18 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (3)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 16 October 1838; Next 18 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (3)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 16 October 1838; Next 18 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann: Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (9)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 16 October 1838; Next 18 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (16)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 17 October 1838; Next 19 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (16)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 17 October 1838; Next 19 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (4)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 17 October 1838; Next 19 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (4)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 17 October 1838; Next 19 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann: Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (10)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 17 October 1838; Next 19 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (17)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 18 October 1838; Next 20 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (17)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 18 October 1838; Next 20 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (5)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 18 October 1838; Next 20 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (5)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 18 October 1838; Next 20 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann: Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (11)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 18 October 1838; Next 20 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (18)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 19 October 1838; Next 29 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  The Law of Brahma; or, The Hindoo Widow (18)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 19 October 1838

Cast:

Orosmane: Lyon Vicarma: Sanders Arboan: Lansdowne Indra: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates General Raymond: [John] Webster

Albert: [John F.] Saville Canteen: H[enry R.] Beverley Katherine: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Brahmins, priests, priestesses, soldiers, bayaderes: [Unlisted]

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (6)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 19 October 1838; Next 22 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Sir Roger de Coverley, the Old English Gentleman (6)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 19 October 1838

Cast:

Sir Roger de Coverley: [William] Cullenford The Spectator: O. Smith Will Wimble: Lansdowne Augustus de Coverley: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Coverley: [John F.] Saville Will Harper: [John] Webster

Farmer Blake: Upsdell Helen: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Rachael Crabtree: Miss Shaw Ann: Miss Cotterill Mrs. Crabtree: Mrs. Young White Moll: H[enry R.] Beverley

5)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (12)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 19 October 1838; Next 22 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever; Bayaderes are now part of this piece

Author: [Joseph S. Coyne]

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Next 23 October 1838

Genre:  (Burletta) entirely new Asiatic burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast:

Nourbahan (King of Mysore): [William] Cullenford Arajoon (Rajah of Tanjaour): Lyon Marco Polo (Venetian in the service of Arajoon): [John] Webster Rum Punshum (tax collector of Mysore): [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa (a Bramin): Lansdowne Buckshee (formerly Tom Tibbs, and servant to Marco Polo, now attendant on Rum Punshum): [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri (officer of Arajoon): Sanders Hinga (captain of the king's guard): [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer (peasant): George Esoof (father to Dibba): H. George

Elmia (Queen of Mysore): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame (her daughter): Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

Cast Commentary

• Mrs. Naylor erroneously listed as "Miss Nailer"

Dance

• dagger dance: The Hindoo Widow's Excitement to Death:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun
• delightful dance: The Malapou:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun; Amany; Tille

Spectacle

• spectacle: The robing of Vishnu:  Miss Saundirounn; Miss Ramgoun
• spectacle: The salute to the Rajah:  Miss Veydoun
• spectacle: The Hindoo's lament:  Amany
• spectacle: Assault of Avajoon
• spectacle: The sacking of Mysore by fire and sword

Scenery Description

• (I, i) Hindoo village near Tanjaour
• (I, ii) hall of audience
• (I, iii) palace of Nourbahan
• (I, iv) royal terrace and gardens of Mysore
• (I, v) the ghaunt
• (I, vi) the royal budgerow
• (II, i) bungalow of Ram Punshum
• (II, ii) the tent of Arajoon
• (II, iii) the battle field by moonlight
• (III, i) palace of Elmia
• (III, ii) approach to the temple and view of the city
• (III, iii) bridge and fortifications of Mysore

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (7)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 20 October 1838; Next 23 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever; licensed as D. & a K.; or, Four and Twenty Hours in Algiers

Author: [Charles A. Somerset]

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Next 23 October 1838

Genre:  (Burletta) burletta

First Night Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim (the ex-Dey's son): [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour (French consul at Algiers): Lansdowne Dapper (Monsieur Selicour's clerk): George Jumbo (black slave): Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty (gallant knight of the Order of St. Patrick): Collins Jack Bamshell (of the "Spitfire Frigate, " a veteran Tar, who has seen hard service): Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway (of the Bold Dragoons, a fencing master): Collins M. Coupey (professor of the Terpsichorean art, with an irresistible propensity for kissing the ladies): Collins

Ferocio Fronette (pirate chief, the terror of the Mediterranean): Collins Celestina (in love with Selim): Miss Cotterill Irenena (one of the ladies of the harem): Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

Song

• song: The Bay of Biscay [O!]:  Collins
• song: The Bold Dragoon (Johnson):  Collins

Dance

• dance: The Love Waltz:  Collins; Ladies of the seraglio

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (13)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 20 October 1838; Next 23 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (2)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 22 October 1838; Next 24 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (8)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 22 October 1838; Next 24 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (2)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 22 October 1838; Next 24 October 1838

Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim: [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour: Lansdowne Dapper: George Jumbo: Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty: Collins Jack Bamshell: Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway: Collins M. Coupey: Collins

Ferocio Fronette: Collins Celestina: Miss Cotterill Irenena: Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (14)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 22 October 1838; Next 24 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (3)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 23 October 1838; Next 25 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (9)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 23 October 1838; Next 25 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (3)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 23 October 1838; Next 25 October 1838

Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim: [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour: Lansdowne Dapper: George Jumbo: Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty: Collins Jack Bamshell: Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway: Collins M. Coupey: Collins

Ferocio Fronette: Collins Celestina: Miss Cotterill Irenena: Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (15)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 23 October 1838; Next 25 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (4)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 24 October 1838; Next 26 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (10)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 24 October 1838; Next 26 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (4)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 24 October 1838; Next 26 October 1838

Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim: [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour: Lansdowne Dapper: George Jumbo: Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty: Collins Jack Bamshell: Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway: Collins M. Coupey: Collins

Ferocio Fronette: Collins Celestina: Miss Cotterill Irenena: Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (16)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 24 October 1838; Next 26 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (5)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 25 October 1838; Next 27 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (11)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 25 October 1838; Next 27 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (5)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 25 October 1838; Next 27 October 1838

Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim: [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour: Lansdowne Dapper: George Jumbo: Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty: Collins Jack Bamshell: Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway: Collins M. Coupey: Collins

Ferocio Fronette: Collins Celestina: Miss Cotterill Irenena: Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (17)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 25 October 1838; Next 27 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (6)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 26 October 1838; Next 29 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

2)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (12)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 26 October 1838; Next 29 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

3)  A Dey and a Knight (6)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 26 October 1838

Cast:

Ex-Dey of Algiers: [William] Cullenford Selim: [John F.] Saville Monsieur Selicour: Lansdowne Dapper: George Jumbo: Sanders Sir Dennis O'Doghorty: Collins Jack Bamshell: Collins Major O'Shaugnessey O'Slashaway: Collins M. Coupey: Collins

Ferocio Fronette: Collins Celestina: Miss Cotterill Irenena: Miss Grove ladies of the harem:       Miss George       Miss Paris       Miss L. Paris       Miss Maile       Miss Conway

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (18)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 26 October 1838; Next 29 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (19)

Title Comment:  subtitle dropped

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 20 October 1838; Next 30 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

Title: General Commentary

• Cast truncated on the bill

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (7)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 27 October 1838; Next 30 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (13)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 27 October 1838; Next 30 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (19)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 27 October 1838; Next 30 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (20)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 29 October 1838; Next 31 October 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (8)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 29 October 1838; Next 31 October 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (14)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 29 October 1838; Next 31 October 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (20)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 29 October 1838; Next 31 October 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (21)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 30 October 1838; Next 1 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (9)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 30 October 1838; Next 1 November 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (15)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 30 October 1838; Next 1 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (21)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 30 October 1838; Next 1 November 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (22)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 31 October 1838; Next 2 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (10)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 31 October 1838; Next 2 November 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (16)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 31 October 1838; Next 2 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (22)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 31 October 1838; Next 2 November 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (23)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 1 November 1838; Next 3 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (11)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 1 November 1838; Next 3 November 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (17)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 1 November 1838; Next 3 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (23)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 1 November 1838; Next 3 November 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (24)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 2 November 1838; Next 5 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

2)  Arajoon; or, The Conquest of Mysore (12)

Performances:  First 22 October 1838; Previous 2 November 1838

Cast:

Nourbahan: [William] Cullenford Arajoon: Lyon Marco Polo: [John] Webster Rum Punshum: [James P.] Wilkinson Yachsa: Lansdowne Buckshee: [Frederick H.] Yates Ringri: Sanders Hinga: [John F.] Saville Romanzee: Upsdell Omeer: George Esoof: H. George

Elmia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Idame: Miss Shaw Dibba: Miss Cotterill Idame's three step sisters:       Miss Grove       Mrs. Naylor       Miss George ladies of the court:       Miss Conway       Mrs. Upsdell

3)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (18)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 2 November 1838; Next 5 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

4)  Fanny Sims, the Mistress of Arts (24)

Performances:  First 8 October 1838; Previous 2 November 1838

Cast:

Count Muffenuff: [William] Cullenford Ivan: H[enry R.] Beverley Abram Brush: [John] Webster guests, Cossacks, serfs:       George       Lansdowne       Upsdell

Paulina: Miss Cotterill Catherine: Miss Grove Fanny Sims: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley ladies:       Miss Paris       Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever

Author: [Miss Julia S. Pardoe]

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Next 6 November 1838

Genre:  (Melodrama) new drama of domestic interest; 3 acts

First Night Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary (daughter of Louise, 5 yrs old): Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

Scenery Description

• (I, i) garden grounds and Chateau de Lignerolles
• (II, i) the Chateau de Mire
• (II, ii) [12 months later] exterior of the Mausoleum de Lignerolles
• (III, i) Chateau de Lignerolles

Title: General Commentary

• there is a review of this piece on the NN reel

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (25)

Title Comment:  from this point on bill states this piece "to be followed by The Bayaderes" but Bayaderes is subsumed in the main piece

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 3 November 1838; Next 6 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever

Author: [Unknown]

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Next 6 November 1838

Genre:  (Burlesque) burlesque burletta with appropriate skins, manes, and tails; 2 scenes

First Night Cast:

(beasts of the forest)       Leo the First (forest king in mourning for his runaway lioness, eloped to London): O. Smith       Mr. Fox (his prime minister): Sanders       Wild Ass (runner of the royal woods): Lansdowne       John Hall (commonly called Jack-All, a double traitor): H[enry R.] Beverley (beasts of the forest: privy councillors and commissioners of woods and forests)       bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em (proprietor): [John] Webster

(beasts of the cage)       Queen Leo (runaway lioness and principal actress): [Edward R.] Wright       Leo the Second (uncle to the Queen Lion and the protector of her honor): [William] Cullenford       Monkey (cynical philosopher without a tail): Harvey (beasts of the cage: Equerries in Waiting)       Leopard: Jones       Tiger: Wilson (beasts of the cage: beasts of honor to the Queen)       Tigress: Miss George       Leopardess: Miss Gower

Scenery Description

• (1) forest in Asia — Minor
• (2) forest in Drury Lane — Major

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (19)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 3 November 1838; Next 6 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

Title: General Commentary

• very brief review on the NN reel

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (2)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 5 November 1838; Next 7 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (26)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 5 November 1838; Next 7 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (2)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 5 November 1838; Next 7 November 1838

Cast:

Leo the First: O. Smith Mr. Fox: Sanders Wild Ass: Lansdowne John Hall: H[enry R.] Beverley bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em: [John] Webster

Queen Leo: [Edward R.] Wright Leo the Second: [William] Cullenford Monkey: Harvey Leopard: Jones Tiger: Wilson Tigress: Miss George Leopardess: Miss Gower

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (20)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 5 November 1838; Next 7 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (3)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 6 November 1838; Next 8 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (27)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 6 November 1838; Next 8 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (3)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 6 November 1838; Next 8 November 1838

Cast:

Leo the First: O. Smith Mr. Fox: Sanders Wild Ass: Lansdowne John Hall: H[enry R.] Beverley bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em: [John] Webster

Queen Leo: [Edward R.] Wright Leo the Second: [William] Cullenford Monkey: Harvey Leopard: Jones Tiger: Wilson Tigress: Miss George Leopardess: Miss Gower

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (21)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 6 November 1838; Next 8 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (4)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 7 November 1838; Next 9 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (28)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 7 November 1838; Next 9 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (4)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 7 November 1838; Next 9 November 1838

Cast:

Leo the First: O. Smith Mr. Fox: Sanders Wild Ass: Lansdowne John Hall: H[enry R.] Beverley bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em: [John] Webster

Queen Leo: [Edward R.] Wright Leo the Second: [William] Cullenford Monkey: Harvey Leopard: Jones Tiger: Wilson Tigress: Miss George Leopardess: Miss Gower

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (22)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 7 November 1838; Next 9 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (5)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 8 November 1838; Next 10 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (29)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 8 November 1838; Next 10 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (5)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 8 November 1838; Next 10 November 1838

Cast:

Leo the First: O. Smith Mr. Fox: Sanders Wild Ass: Lansdowne John Hall: H[enry R.] Beverley bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em: [John] Webster

Queen Leo: [Edward R.] Wright Leo the Second: [William] Cullenford Monkey: Harvey Leopard: Jones Tiger: Wilson Tigress: Miss George Leopardess: Miss Gower

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (23)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 8 November 1838; Next 10 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (6)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 9 November 1838; Next 12 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Mrs. Young attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (30)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 9 November 1838; Next 12 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  Lions for a Lark; or, The Beasts' Burletta (6)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 9 November 1838

Cast:

Leo the First: O. Smith Mr. Fox: Sanders Wild Ass: Lansdowne John Hall: H[enry R.] Beverley bruin: Williams tiger: [John F.] Saville hyena: George Von Tame-'em: [John] Webster

Queen Leo: [Edward R.] Wright Leo the Second: [William] Cullenford Monkey: Harvey Leopard: Jones Tiger: Wilson Tigress: Miss George Leopardess: Miss Gower

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (24)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 9 November 1838; Next 12 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (7)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 10 November 1838; Next 13 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Miss Forsyth attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

Cast Changes:

BUT	Josephine: Miss Forsyth (replaces Mrs. Young)

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (31)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 10 November 1838; Next 13 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  A Model of a Man (1)

Title Comment:  1st time ever

Author: [William L. Rede]; Composer: George Linley

Author Commentary:  BM Catalogue assigns this piece to William L. Rede

Performances:  First 12 November 1838; Next 13 November 1838

Genre:  (Operetta) burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast:

Prince Aldobrandi: [John] Webster Count Leoni: Collins Lucretia (wife of Aldobrandi): Mrs. [Laura] Honey Stephano (page to Lucretia): Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Angela (sister to the prince): Miss Shaw nymphs of Diana:

Miss George       Miss Grove       Miss Cotterill       Miss Paris       Miss Conway

Cast Commentary

• note variant spellings of Cotterill

Song

• air: Art! Lov'd, Divine:  Mrs. [Laura] Honey
• song and dance: Dance it Lightly:  Mrs. [Laura] Honey
• song: I'll Be Your Faithful Page:  Mrs. [Robert] Keeley
• aria buffo: Husbands There Are:  [John] Webster
• romance: Gentle of Heart:  Collins
• song: There Lived in Old Times:  Mrs. [Laura] Honey
• duet: Let Me Say How Much I Love You:  Miss Shaw; Collins
• finale: Not a Cloud Shall Darken

Song Commentary

• Aria buffa singer listed as "Webster"; [John] Webster assumed

Entertainment

• tableau: Diana and Her Nymphs at the Bath

Scenery Description

• Palazzo of the Prince Aldobrandi

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (25)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 10 November 1838; Next 13 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (8)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 12 November 1838; Next 14 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Miss Forsyth attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (32)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 12 November 1838; Next 14 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  A Model of a Man (2)

Performances:  First 12 November 1838; Previous 12 November 1838; Next 14 November 1838

Cast:

Prince Aldobrandi: [John] Webster Count Leoni: Collins Lucretia: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Stephano: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Angela: Miss Shaw nymphs of Diana:

Miss George       Miss Grove       Miss Cotterill       Miss Paris       Miss Conway

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (26)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 12 November 1838; Next 14 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (9)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 13 November 1838; Next 15 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Miss Forsyth attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (33)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 13 November 1838; Next 15 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  A Model of a Man (3)

Performances:  First 12 November 1838; Previous 13 November 1838; Next 15 November 1838

Cast:

Prince Aldobrandi: [John] Webster Count Leoni: Collins Lucretia: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Stephano: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Angela: Miss Shaw nymphs of Diana:

Miss George       Miss Grove       Miss Cotterill       Miss Paris       Miss Conway

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (27)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 13 November 1838; Next 15 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (10)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 14 November 1838; Next 16 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Miss Forsyth attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (34)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 14 November 1838; Next 16 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young

3)  A Model of a Man (4)

Performances:  First 12 November 1838; Previous 14 November 1838; Next 16 November 1838

Cast:

Prince Aldobrandi: [John] Webster Count Leoni: Collins Lucretia: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Stephano: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Angela: Miss Shaw nymphs of Diana:

Miss George       Miss Grove       Miss Cotterill       Miss Paris       Miss Conway

4)  The Bluejackets; or, Her Majesty's Service (28)

Performances:  First 15 October 1838; Previous 14 November 1838; Next 16 November 1838

Cast:

Admiral Trunnion: F[rank] Matthews Charles Herbert: [John F.] Saville Jacko: Sanders Ben Binnacle: O. Smith Mr. Chaser: [William] Cullenford Fanny Trunnion: Mrs. [Laura] Honey Betsey Bodkin: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Lieutenant, R. N.: Mrs. [Laura] Honey boatswain: Mrs. [Robert] Keeley Rough: Miss O'Neil

Tough: Miss Grove Strikealight: Miss Gower Longsplice: Miss Conway Squib: Miss L. Paris Torch: Mrs. Upsdell Lobscouse: Miss E. Paris Powder Blue: Miss Mallett Marlin Spike: Mrs. Naylor Ginger: Miss George

1)  Louise de Lignerolles; or, A Lesson for Husbands (11)

Performances:  First 5 November 1838; Previous 15 November 1838; Next 17 November 1838

Cast:

Count de Givry: [Frederick H.] Yates Henry de Lignerolles: [John] Webster Prince De Mire: F[rank] Matthews Monsieur Lagrange: O. Smith Aid-de-camp: [John F.] Saville Robert: [William] Cullenford officer of law: Sanders

servants, hunters: [Unlisted] Louise De Lignerolles: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates Mary: Miss Jenkins Josephine: Miss Forsyth attendant: Miss Conway Countess De Givry: Mrs. [Laura] Honey

2)  A Race for a Rarity; or, The Bayaderes (35)

Performances:  First 1 October 1838; Previous 15 November 1838; Next 17 November 1838

Cast:

Monsieur Coulisse: [John] Webster Mr. Curry: [James P.] Wilkinson Mr. Yates: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden: [Frederick H.] Yates Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre: [Frederick H.] Yates

cabman: Sanders bill sticker: Lansdowne hair dresser: George mob, citizens, visitors: [Unlisted] Madame Le Clef: Mrs. Young