Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1806-1807

• First Performance of Nov 1806

• First Performance of Dec 1806

• First Performance of Jan 1807

• First Performance of Feb 1807

• First Performance of Mar 1807

• First Performance of Apr 1807

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors

• Actresses

• Singers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Songs, Composers, And Singers

The Season

The merchant John Scott, founder of the Sans Pareil, made his fortune with a washing blue of his invention, "Old True Blue," "for bluing stockings, fine and family linen and cotton . . . also for dying silk, tiffeny [sic], gauze . . . and for writing and drawing a most transparent blue" (advertisement qtd. in Alfred L. Nelson's "'True Blue' Scott and His Daughter at the Sans Pareil," p. 1). Scott also sold magic lanterns. One advertisement tells of "thirty magic, magnetic and fanciful entertainments for the fireside with instruction for their use, being upon an entirely new principle such as has not been seen in this country, being just received from his newly established manufactory in Saxony" (Nelson p. 2). John Scott's daughter Jane, a pupil of Dr. Arne at one time, gave singing and pianoforte lessons in the years preceding her Sans Pareil debut and wrote songs, some of which she offered for sale. She had also, in the words of W. C. Forman, "a passion for the stage, and a good deal of native talent" (W. Forman, "The Story of The Adelphi," Notes and Queries, June, 1930, p. 419). The Theatrical Observer made the same points about Miss Scott and described the obstacles she faced and the support her father gave her.

Miss Scott developed strong symptoms of [the] dramatic disease and though her extraordinary talent was undoubted by her father and friends, it was delicately hinted that the greedy public not only expected intrinsic merit for their money, but also that it must be hallowed o'er with beauty to secure the first impression. Now Miss Scott, in addition to some natural defects had the smallpox and rickets unfavorably, but as genius comes in all disguises, she really had great talent, both as an actress and a writer. Scott was induced to gut the back of his warehouse in The Strand, and fit it up as a theatre where his daughter might safely indulge her predilection for the stage. Here for some two or three years, assisted by some young people, her pupils, she dramatised and acted away to a subscription party of her own friends (December 11, 1844).

Scott must have been convinced by these amateur theatricals, for he decided to replace the make-shift building with a small new private theatre, probably constructed in 1804, which was transformed into a well-appointed house in 1806. As Nelson observes, the time was right for opening a new popular theatre, and the shrewd Scott was well equipped for his venture: Scott "had the ingredients for a theatre: the magic lantern, his knowledge of fabrics such as those used in curtains, drapes, and screens; his skill as a dyer and colourer; and a talented daughter who could sing and play" (p. 3).

"Old Scott," the Theatrical Observer said, "very wisely obtained a license for a minor performance chiefly provided by his clever daughter and, thinking of her alone, called [his theatre] The Sans Pareil and opened the doors to chance customers." The Theatre, a small house without a gallery, was built in 1806 by Mr. Jay of London Wall to the designs of the architect, Samuel Beazley (Howard, London Theatres and Music Halls, 1850-1950, p. 2). In fact, Jay was reconstructing the 1804 theatre. A notice of November 21, 1806 informs the public that "the theatre is perfectly dry, having been finished upwards of two years in a manner, the proprietors trust, will meet their approbation" (Adelphi Scrapbook).

The Sans Pareil opened on 17 November--not 27 November, the date most historians give. Jane M. Scott, this evening when she was making "her first appearance on any [public] stage" and every evening of the season, was the only performer. In his discussion of one-man shows, Richard L. Klepac places Miss Scott in a long line of English solo actors: Samuel Foote, George Alexander Stevens, Charles Lee Lewes, John Palmer, John Collins, Charles Dibdin (who would give one performance at The Sans Pareil in 1808), Rees, Jack Bannister, and later and also at the Sans Pareil/Adelphi, Charles Mathews (Mr. Mathews at Home, pp. 9-11). An evening at the Sans Pareil this season consisted of songs and recitations "written, composed . . . spoken, sung, and accompanied by Miss Scott," followed by "an optical exhibition of visionary objects" and then a shadow play which included fireworks. It appears that after January 11 the second and third parts of the bill were abbreviated and re-titled, and Jane M. Scott's new entertainment, Rural Visitors; or, Singularity, possibly longer than her first entertainment, The Rout (advertised to run forty-five minutes), became the main attraction.

Strictly speaking, none of the entertainments this season were dramatic. Each piece has been entered in the calendar as if it were so that the reader will have an idea of what was performed. The "optical exhibition of visionary objects" was described as "something in the manner of the Phantasmagorias." It was, like the Paris and Lyceum Phantasmagorias, a ghost show, calling up the famous dead (including Iron Mask, Jane Shore and Ixion on the wheel). Richard Altick says the Lyceum profited "from the same popular relish for managed spectral visitations" that explained the popularity of Gothic novels (The Shows of London, p. 217). Obviously the Scotts hoped to profit in the same way. If John Scott's machinery resembled that of the Phantasmagoria, "the source of light was a magic lantern placed at a distance behind a semitransparent screen. . . . a movable carriage and adjustable lenses enabled the images to be increased or decreased as the effect (the illusion of ominously advancing or retreating figures) required. The ghostly figures were painted on glass 'sliders,' the extraneous parts of which were blacked out so as to concentrate the light, and the audience's fearful attention, on the luminous images" (Altick p. 217). Part two of the Sans Pareil program, then--in Altick's phrase this "frisson-filled communion with visible spirits"--must have contrasted sharply with Miss Scott's rendition of "Sweet Content" or her recitation of "Picklewell" in part one. The third part of the entertainment, Vision in the Holy Land, or Godfrey of Boullon's Dream, the narrative for which was written by Miss Scott, was a spectacle "representing, apparently in the air, an ancient grand battle in shadow, in which several thousand figures, armed in the costume of their time, are seen engaged."

The reviewers this season meted out both excessive praise and blunt criticism. An 18 December review (a newsclip of which is found in James Winston's Adelphi Scrapbook) said that one of Miss Scott's songs "was rapturously applauded" and that one of her anecdotes "convulsed the audience with laughter." A 12 January review deemed Rural Visitors "the best entertainment of the kind that ever appeared before the public." But the Monthly Mirror of 7 January was less polite: "The first part is particularly abundant in demerits: songs and stories by Miss Scott (a Dibdin in petticoats) . . . The poor girl cannot help it, but her manner of performing her part is almost as unhappy as the matter of which it is fashioned. The phantasmagoric evolutions are a shade better, but on the whole, it is not a proper combination to offer the public for an evening's entertainment." George Frederick Cooke liked at least some of what he saw when he attended the theatre in 1806. His brief diary comment says much: "Miss Scott provided the first part of the entertainment at the Sans Pareil. The second and third parts of the entertainment are very pleasing" (quoted in Harold Scott, The Early Doors, p. 94).

It is not known whether the season was a financial success. One review suggests attendance was not very good: "The audience was numerous but not full; but we are persuaded it will be bumper every evening, when more generally known to the public." At about the time of this review, in early December, 1806, John Scott reduced ticket prices from five to four shillings for box seats and places in the pit cost half a crown instead of four shillings.

JB FM

Daily Calendar For 1806-1807

1) The Rout (1)

AU: Miss [Jane M.] Scott Au Comm "Written by a lady Miss [Jane M.] Scott" (Adelphi Scrapbook)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, next 19 Nov 1806

Genre (entertainment) entertainment consisting of recitation and song

First Night Cast

performer: Miss [Jane M.] Scott

Reference Cast

performer: Miss Jane M. Scott

"The Bouquet", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; "Captain Clark"; Miss [Jane M.] Scott; "Isabel", Miss [Jane M.] Scott (in character of Mr. Quaver); "Belfast", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; "Gamester", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; "Sweet Content", Miss [Jane M.] Scott "All but two songs written by Miss [Jane] Scott" (bill); A song composed by Miss Abrams, words by Miles Peter Andrews, was also sung (Scrapbook, 8 Dec. 1806).

recitation: "The Bouquet", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; recitation: "How To Prevent Mutiny", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; recitation: "Picklewell", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; recitation: "Oratorios", Miss [Jane M.] Scott; recitation: "Invocation", Miss [Jane M.] Scott "All written by Miss Scott" (bill); Additional information taken from New York bill, Dec 1, 1806

"It consists of recitation and songs which were above mediocrity" (Adelphi Scrapbook)

2) Tempest Terrific (1)

AU: [Miss [Jane M.] Scott]

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, next 19 Nov 1806

Genre (entertainment) optical exhibition of visionary objects illus. with hist. remarks something in the manner of that admired exhibition the Phantasmagorie

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (1)

Title Comment shadow show AU: [Miss [Jane M.] Scott]

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, next 19 Nov 1806

Genre (spectacle) entire new and interesting spectacle

"Ancient grand battle in shadow of several thousand figures" (bill)

General Non-Title Information

Artificial fireworks in a temple superbly illuminated

Nicoll and Hartnoll etc. give 27 November 1806 as the opening night perhaps because a New York announcement has a MS note "opened November 27"

"New building will open with The Rout--songs, recitative, etc. by a young lady--her first appearance on any stage. Second part phantasmagoria, third part artificial fireworks" (James Winston)

1) The Rout (2)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Nov 1806, next 21 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (2)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Nov 1806, next 21 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (2)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Nov 1806, next 21 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (3)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Nov 1806, next 22 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (3)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Nov 1806, next 22 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (3)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Nov 1806, next 22 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (4)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 21 Nov 1806, next 24 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (4)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 21 Nov 1806, next 24 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (4)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 21 Nov 1806, next 24 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (5)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 22 Nov 1806, next 27 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (5)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 22 Nov 1806, next 27 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (5)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 22 Nov 1806, next 27 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (6)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 24 Nov 1806, next 28 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (6)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 24 Nov 1806, next 28 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (6)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 24 Nov 1806, next 28 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (7)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Nov 1806, next 29 Nov 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (7)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Nov 1806, next 29 Nov 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (7)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Nov 1806, next 29 Nov 1806

1) The Rout (8)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 28 Nov 1806, next 1 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (8)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 28 Nov 1806, next 1 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (8)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 28 Nov 1806, next 1 Dec 1806

Source Comment date of bill has been altered to 15 December 1806, and announces perfs Mon, Tues, Wed

1) The Rout (9)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Nov 1806, next 2 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (9)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Nov 1806, next 2 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (9)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Nov 1806, next 2 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (10)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Dec 1806, next 3 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (10)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Dec 1806, next 3 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (10)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Dec 1806, next 3 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (11)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Dec 1806, next 4 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (11)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Dec 1806, next 4 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (11)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Dec 1806, next 4 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (12)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Dec 1806, next 5 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (12)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Dec 1806, next 5 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (12)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Dec 1806, next 5 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (13)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 4 Dec 1806, next 6 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (13)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 4 Dec 1806, next 6 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (13)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 4 Dec 1806, next 6 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (14)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Dec 1806, next 8 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (14)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Dec 1806, next 8 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (14)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Dec 1806, next 8 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (15)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Dec 1806, next 9 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (15)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Dec 1806, next 9 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (15)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Dec 1806, next 9 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (16)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Dec 1806, next 10 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (16)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Dec 1806, next 10 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (16)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Dec 1806, next 10 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (17)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Dec 1806, next 11 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (17)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Dec 1806, next 11 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (17)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Dec 1806, next 11 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (18)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 10 Dec 1806, next 12 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (18)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 10 Dec 1806, next 12 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (18)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 10 Dec 1806, next 12 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (19)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 11 Dec 1806, next 13 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (19)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 11 Dec 1806, next 13 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (19)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 11 Dec 1806, next 13 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (20)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 12 Dec 1806, next 15 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (20)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 12 Dec 1806, next 15 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (20)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 12 Dec 1806, next 15 Dec 1806

Source Comment date of bill altered from December 1, 1806

1) The Rout (21)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 13 Dec 1806, next 16 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (21)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 13 Dec 1806, next 16 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (21)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 13 Dec 1806, next 16 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (22)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 15 Dec 1806, next 17 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (22)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 15 Dec 1806, next 17 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (22)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 15 Dec 1806, next 17 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (23)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 16 Dec 1806, next 18 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (23)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 16 Dec 1806, next 18 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (23)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 16 Dec 1806, next 18 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (24)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Dec 1806, next 19 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (24)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Dec 1806, next 19 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (24)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 17 Dec 1806, next 19 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (25)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 18 Dec 1806, next 20 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (25)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 18 Dec 1806, next 20 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (25)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 18 Dec 1806, next 20 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (26)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Dec 1806, next 26 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (26)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Dec 1806, next 26 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (26)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 19 Dec 1806, next 26 Dec 1806

DARK: Christmas Eve

DARK: Christmas Day

1) The Rout (27)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 20 Dec 1806, next 27 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (27)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 20 Dec 1806, next 27 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (27)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 20 Dec 1806, next 27 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (28)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 26 Dec 1806, next 29 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (28)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 26 Dec 1806, next 29 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (28)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 26 Dec 1806, next 29 Dec 1806

General Non-Title Information

An advertisement in the Adelphi Scrapbook (19 Jan 1807) states that future perfs. must be limited to M W F as Miss Scott had performed in The Rout and Rural Visitors for a total of 46 times. This count implies perfs from Dec 27 to Dec 30, 1806-- though no sources were located

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (29)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Dec 1806, next 30 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (29)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Dec 1806, next 30 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (29)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 27 Dec 1806, next 30 Dec 1806

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (30)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Dec 1806, next 31 Dec 1806

2) Tempest Terrific (30)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Dec 1806, next 31 Dec 1806

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (30)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 29 Dec 1806, next 31 Dec 1806

1) The Rout (31)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 30 Dec 1806, next 1 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (31)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 30 Dec 1806, next 1 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (31)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 30 Dec 1806, next 1 Jan 1807

1) The Rout (32)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 31 Dec 1806, next 2 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (32)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 31 Dec 1806, next 2 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (32)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 31 Dec 1806, next 2 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (33)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Jan 1807, next 3 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (33)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Jan 1807, next 3 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (33)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Jan 1807, next 3 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (34)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Jan 1807, next 5 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (34)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Jan 1807, next 5 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (34)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 2 Jan 1807, next 5 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (35)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Jan 1807, next 6 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (35)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Jan 1807, next 6 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (35)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 3 Jan 1807, next 6 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (36)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Jan 1807, next 7 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (36)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Jan 1807, next 7 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (36)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 5 Jan 1807, next 7 Jan 1807

1) The Rout (37)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Jan 1807, next 8 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (37)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Jan 1807, next 8 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (37)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 6 Jan 1807, next 8 Jan 1807

1) The Rout (38)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 7 Jan 1807, next 9 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (38)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 7 Jan 1807, next 9 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (38)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 7 Jan 1807, next 9 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (39)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Jan 1807, next 10 Jan 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (39)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Jan 1807, next 10 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (39)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 8 Jan 1807, next 10 Jan 1807

Source Comment No source located. Performance assumed by editor.

1) The Rout (40)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Jan 1807, next 1 Apr 1807

2) Tempest Terrific (40)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Jan 1807

3) The Vision in the Holy Land; or, Godfrey of Bouillon's Dream (40)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 9 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives 1st perf. as 16/1/1807 AU: Miss [Jane M.] Scott

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, next 13 Jan 1807

Genre (musical entertainment) musical piece consisting of recitation and song

First Night Cast

performer: Miss [Jane M.] Scott

Reference Cast

performer: Miss Jane M. Scott

"The wit, sentiment, the music, and the exquisite manner in which it was given, leave us no hesitation at all in declaring it the best entertainment of the kind that ever appeared before the public . . . that such a versatility of talent should so long have remained unknown to the town is astonishing" (Adelphi Scrapbook)

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (1)

Title Comment Appears similar or identical to Tempest Terrific AU: [Miss [Jane M.] Scott]

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, next 13 Jan 1807

Genre ([en]) [und]

3) Battle in the Shadow (1)

Title Comment Appears similar or identical to Vision in the Holy Land AU: [Miss [Jane M.] Scott]

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, next 13 Jan 1807

Genre (spectacle) [und]

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (2)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Jan 1807, next 14 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (2)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Jan 1807, next 14 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (2)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Jan 1807, next 14 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (3)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 13 Jan 1807, next 15 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (3)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 13 Jan 1807, next 15 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (3)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 13 Jan 1807, next 15 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (4)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Jan 1807, next 16 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (4)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Jan 1807, next 16 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (4)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Jan 1807, next 16 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (5)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 15 Jan 1807, next 17 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (5)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 15 Jan 1807, next 17 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (5)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 15 Jan 1807, next 17 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (6)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Jan 1807, next 19 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (6)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Jan 1807, next 19 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (6)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Jan 1807, next 19 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (7)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Jan 1807, next 21 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (7)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Jan 1807, next 21 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (7)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Jan 1807, next 21 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (8)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Jan 1807, next 23 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (8)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Jan 1807, next 23 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (8)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Jan 1807, next 23 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (9)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Jan 1807, next 26 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (9)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Jan 1807, next 26 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (9)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Jan 1807, next 26 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (10)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Jan 1807, next 28 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (10)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Jan 1807, next 28 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (10)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Jan 1807, next 28 Jan 1807

General Non-Title Information

Times states "this present Monday and every succeeding M W F"

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (11)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Jan 1807, next 30 Jan 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (11)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Jan 1807, next 30 Jan 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (11)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Jan 1807, next 30 Jan 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (12)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Jan 1807, next 2 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (12)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Jan 1807, next 2 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (12)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Jan 1807, next 2 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (13)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Jan 1807, next 4 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (13)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Jan 1807, next 4 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (13)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Jan 1807, next 4 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (14)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Feb 1807, next 6 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (14)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Feb 1807, next 6 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (14)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Feb 1807, next 6 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (15)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 4 Feb 1807, next 9 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (15)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 4 Feb 1807, next 9 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (15)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 4 Feb 1807, next 9 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (16)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 6 Feb 1807, next 14 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (16)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 6 Feb 1807, next 14 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (16)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 6 Feb 1807, next 14 Feb 1807

DARK: Ash Wednesday

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (17)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Feb 1807, next 16 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (17)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Feb 1807, next 16 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (17)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Feb 1807, next 16 Feb 1807

General Non-Title Information

"Every evening during Lent, Wednesday and Fridays excepted"

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (18)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Feb 1807, next 17 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (18)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Feb 1807, next 17 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (18)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Feb 1807, next 17 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (19)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Feb 1807, next 19 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (19)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Feb 1807, next 19 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (19)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Feb 1807, next 19 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (20)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Feb 1807, next 21 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (20)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Feb 1807, next 21 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (20)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Feb 1807, next 21 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (21)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Feb 1807, next 23 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (21)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Feb 1807, next 23 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (21)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Feb 1807, next 23 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (22)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Feb 1807, next 24 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (22)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Feb 1807, next 24 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (22)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Feb 1807, next 24 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (23)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Feb 1807, next 26 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (23)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Feb 1807, next 26 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (23)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 23 Feb 1807, next 26 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (24)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 24 Feb 1807, next 28 Feb 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (24)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 24 Feb 1807, next 28 Feb 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (24)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 24 Feb 1807, next 28 Feb 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (25)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Feb 1807, next 2 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (25)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Feb 1807, next 2 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (25)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 26 Feb 1807, next 2 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (26)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Feb 1807, next 3 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (26)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Feb 1807, next 3 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (26)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 28 Feb 1807, next 3 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (27)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Mar 1807, next 5 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (27)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Mar 1807, next 5 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (27)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Mar 1807, next 5 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (28)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 3 Mar 1807, next 7 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (28)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 3 Mar 1807, next 7 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (28)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 3 Mar 1807, next 7 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (29)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 5 Mar 1807, next 9 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (29)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 5 Mar 1807, next 9 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (29)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 5 Mar 1807, next 9 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (30)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 7 Mar 1807, next 10 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (30)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 7 Mar 1807, next 10 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (30)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 7 Mar 1807, next 10 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (31)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Mar 1807, next 12 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (31)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Mar 1807, next 12 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (31)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 9 Mar 1807, next 12 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (32)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 10 Mar 1807, next 14 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (32)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 10 Mar 1807, next 14 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (32)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 10 Mar 1807, next 14 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (33)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Mar 1807, next 16 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (33)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Mar 1807, next 16 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (33)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 12 Mar 1807, next 16 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (34)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Mar 1807, next 17 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (34)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Mar 1807, next 17 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (34)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 14 Mar 1807, next 17 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (35)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Mar 1807, next 19 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (35)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Mar 1807, next 19 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (35)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 16 Mar 1807, next 19 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (36)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Mar 1807, next 21 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (36)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Mar 1807, next 21 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (36)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 17 Mar 1807, next 21 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (37)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Mar 1807, next 30 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (37)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Mar 1807, next 30 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (37)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 19 Mar 1807, next 30 Mar 1807

General Non-Title Information

A note by James Winston in the Adelphi Scrapbook states there were no perfs during Passion Week

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (38)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Mar 1807, next 31 Mar 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (38)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Mar 1807, next 31 Mar 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (38)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 21 Mar 1807, next 31 Mar 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (39)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Mar 1807, next 2 Apr 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (39)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Mar 1807, next 1 Apr 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (39)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 30 Mar 1807, next 1 Apr 1807

1) The Rout (41)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 10 Jan 1807, next 3 Apr 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (40)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 31 Mar 1807, next 2 Apr 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (40)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 31 Mar 1807, next 2 Apr 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (40)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 31 Mar 1807, next 4 Apr 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (41)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 1 Apr 1807, next 3 Apr 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (41)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 1 Apr 1807, next 3 Apr 1807

1) The Rout (42)

Performances first 17 Nov 1806, previous 1 Apr 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (42)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Apr 1807, next 4 Apr 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (42)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Apr 1807, next 4 Apr 1807

1) Rural Visitors; or, Singularity (41)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 2 Apr 1807

2) Spectrology of Ghosts (43)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 3 Apr 1807

3) Battle in the Shadow (43)

Performances first 12 Jan 1807, previous 3 Apr 1807

General Non-Title Information

Last night of the season. Farewell: Miss Scott

Theatre Information

Sans Pareil Theatre. Doors open 7:00, curtain 8:00, (7:30 and 8 after Dec. 2, 1806).

Ticket prices: box 5/-, Pit 3/-, (4/- and 2/6 after Dec. 2, 1806). There was no gallery.

Seasonal Dates

17 November 1806 - 4 April 1807 83 performances: 83 evening

Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Proprietor: John Scott

Authors

Actresses

Scott, Miss Jane M.

performer (42) in Rout (17 Nov 1806 - 3 Apr 1807); performer (41) in Rural Visitors (12 Jan 1807 - 4 Apr 1807)

Singers

• Scott, Miss Jane M. (in character of Mr. Quaver, 17 Nov 1806; 17 Nov 1806 (4))

Entertainers

• Scott, Miss Jane M. (17 Nov 1806 (5))

Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

Battle in the Shadow

(spectacle) by Miss Jane M. Scott (43 times, 12 Jan 1807 - 4 Apr 1807)

(entertainment) by Miss Jane M. Scott (42 times, 17 Nov 1806 - 3 Apr 1807)

Summary Cast:

• performer: Miss [Jane M.] Scott (42 perfs, 17 Nov 1806 - 3 Apr 1807)

(musical entertainment) by Miss Jane M. Scott (41 times, 12 Jan 1807 - 4 Apr 1807)

Summary Cast:

• performer: Miss [Jane M.] Scott (41 perfs, 12 Jan 1807 - 4 Apr 1807)

([en]) by Miss Jane M. Scott (43 times, 12 Jan 1807 - 4 Apr 1807)

(entertainment) by Miss Jane M. Scott (40 times, 17 Nov 1806 - 10 Jan 1807)

(spectacle) by Miss Jane M. Scott (40 times, 17 Nov 1806 - 10 Jan 1807)

Genre

• entertainment (3)
• musical entertainment (1)
• spectacle (2)

Songs, Composers, And Singers

• "The Bouquet" Miss [Jane M.] Scott (17 Nov 1806)
• "Captain Clark" (17 Nov 1806)
• Miss [Jane M.] Scott (17 Nov 1806)
• "Isabel" Miss [Jane M.] Scott (in character of Mr. Quaver) (17 Nov 1806)
• "Belfast" Miss [Jane M.] Scott (17 Nov 1806)
• "Gamester" Miss [Jane M.] Scott (17 Nov 1806)
• "Sweet Content" Miss [Jane M.] Scott (17 Nov 1806)

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