Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1829-1830

• First Performance of Sep 1829

• First Performance of Oct 1829

• First Performance of Nov 1829

• First Performance of Dec 1829

• First Performance of Jan 1830

• First Performance of Feb 1830

• First Performance of Mar 1830

• First Performance of Apr 1830

• First Performance of May 1830

• First Performance of Jun 1830

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Choreographers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers, And Musicians

• Songs, Composers, And Singers

• Dances, Choreographers, And Dancers

• Spectacle Performers

The Season

The season opened on 29 September 1829 with rather less eclat, but perhaps more assurance, than the previous one. No new pieces were offered, only established favorites. The Times and the News (in which the Adelphi is described as a "mirth-inspiring house") point to the popularity of the pieces chosen.

There were some changes among the performers. Thomas Potter Cooke, a great favorite with the Adelphi audience had gone to the Surrey Theatre. John Reeve and Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam, both popular at the Adelphi, were once more in the company. Charles Mathews appeared less often, until he gave his Comic Annual after the regular season had ended. He wrote to C. T. Harding, "It was my determination at the end of last season, not again to act regularly at the Adelphi; for this reason, Mr. Reeve was engaged."

The highlight of the season was The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend. The chief performer was an elephant of considerable size for whom "an entirely new stage had been constructed." Certainly some reinforcement was necessary. The idea of engaging the elephant was apparently an inspiration of Frederick Yates. It is reported in The Memoirs of Charles Mathews,

Mr Yates, having gained his partner's slow leave, engaged the celebrated acting elephant (Mademoiselle d'Gelk) for the ensuing opening; fortunately as it turned out, for the success of that part of the season, when another female actress of great popularity made a strong opposition to the minors--Mademoiselle d'Gelk and Miss Fanny Kemble shared the town between them--each the greatest in her line.

The elephant, whose salary was reported in the Theatrical Journal to be twenty pounds a night, was not brought in to perform irrelevant exercises; each action was an integral part of the plot. The critic of the News made particular mention of the "docility and sagacity" of the elephant. The piece as a whole appeared to be entertaining and spectacular. Yates gave a prologue which was "not the least amusing part of the evening's entertainment" (Times 4 December 1829). As well as the elephant, human performers were praised. A general comment was "it is perhaps one of the most magnificent things of the kind in scenery, dresses and decorations, which has been produced for some time on any stage."

The News was struck by the enterprise of the managers in giving a pantomime at the end of December in addition to the elephant. "With the great attraction of the elephant at this house it is almost an act of supererogation to have produced a pantomime--the spirited managers, however, deemed it a duty to treat their holiday friends with their accustomed fare, and they have catered for them most successfully." Novelty was again apparent in this, which seemed to have been a good production and was well received. A dwarf, Senor Santiago de los Santos, was the outstanding attraction in the piece. "He had scarcely anything to do in the piece but he danced prettily enough; and when the clown produced him as the kernel of the Barcelona nut, the audience was convulsed with laughter."

The elephant took part in an entertainment on 30 January. The rest of the evening was made up by a display of magic by Habit of Moscow and optical illusions by H. Childe, a former slide-painter who had invented "dissolving views" (Altick, The Shows of London, p. 218). The elephant trainer was Huguet. This was the first year the Adelphi was not dark on Martyr's Day.

Some adverse criticism, however, came from the News in February, 1830. Supper's Over was a poor affair. "The actors seemed to consider the piece beneath their notice, by not having learned their parts." As John Reeve was the chief character, this is perhaps evidence of his inability to remember his lines. As the popularity of The Elephant of Siam never declined, the critic found much to commend. "We are much pleased to find that this theatre overflows nightly; it would be hard, indeed, if the exertions of its liberal proprietors were not crowned with the success they so richly merit."

This good opinion did not prevent the News being scathing about The Heart of London in February. It was "the very lowest and most blackguard affair we ever witnessed." The Lord Chamberlain's office was blamed for allowing the production; nevertheless, the News had no doubt it would be a success. It was played until the end of the season.

The elephant appeared in the Lenten entertainment, performing "Olympic exercises," in addition to being "the great performer" in The Elephant of Siam, which was given every evening except Wednesday and Friday each week.

Mlle. D'Gelk was heard of again. During the summer a coroner's inquest was held on Baptiste Bernard, one of its handlers. Apparently Bernard had stabbed the beast with a pitchfork some two years previously in a drunken rage. The elephant had not forgotten and gained its revenge. The verdict was the deceased "died from wounds and bruises received from the elephant. Decedent five shillings."

During Passion Week there was a lecture by C. H. Adams, illusions, laughing gas administered by Childe, and harmonica solos by Tait.

Mathews appeared, without Yates, in his Comic Annual from the end of April until the end of June, 1830. This had considerable originality and its success led on to more Comic Annuals in the future.

This completed another season with which the managers had every reason to feel pleased. On 31 May, 1830, Mathews wrote to H. B. Giles, "I have done very well at the Adelphi: the boxes especially have kept up right arnest [sic] well."

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Daily Calendar For 1829-1830

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (1)

Title Comment "Founded on an interesting anecdote in Mr. Mathews' Trip to America" (bill) AU: [William T. Moncrieff], COMP: John Barnett Au Comm BILL: "by the author of Monsieur Tonson, etc."

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, next 30 Sep 1829

Genre (farce) much admired new burletta drama of national manners and peculiarities; 3 acts

First Night Cast

Mr. Franklin Patterson (a rich merchant): Butler; Monsieur Louis Francois Mallet (Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur): [Charles] Mathews; Orlando Stapleton (young Englishman, attached to Adelaide Mallet): [Henry?] Hemming; Mr. Commissary Benjamin Brom Von Gunnery (from the Knickenbucken settlement): Gallot; Mr. Orator Jeremiah Kentucky (attorney-at-law, dealer in logwood): [John B.] Buckstone; Washington Penweazle (postmaster of Boston, man of letters): [James P.] Wilkinson; Major General Brandywine (landlord of the Madison Head Hotel and Boston militia): Benson E. Hill; Oroonoko (New England Roscius, principal performer of the African Theatre, Boston): [Frederick H.] Yates; Mademoiselle Adelaide Mallet (daughter of Mons. Mallet): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Keziah Von Gunnery (daughter of Uncle Ben, beloved by Kentucky): Miss Apjohn (fr TR Weymouth); Widow Bradish (proprietor of a boarding house): Mrs. Daly

Reference Cast

Mr. Franklin Patterson: Butler Monsieur Louis Francois Mallet:    Charles Mathews Orlando Stapleton: Henry?    Hemming Mr. Commissary Benjamin Brom Von    Gunnery: Gallot Mr. Orator Jeremiah Kentucky:    John B. Buckstone

Washington Penweazle: James P.    Wilkinson Major General Brandywine: Benson    E. Hill Oroonoko: Frederick H. Yates Mademoiselle Adelaide Mallet:    Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Keziah Von Gunnery: Miss Apjohn Widow Bradish: Mrs. Daly

2) Too Late for Love (1)

AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, next 30 Sep 1829

Genre (farce) comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

principal characters: [Charles] Mathews, Benson E. Hill, [Henry?] Hemming, Mrs. Edwin, Miss Daly

Reference Cast

principal characters:    Charles Mathews    Benson E. Hill

Henry? Hemming    Mrs. Edwin    Miss Daly

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (1)

Title Comment "as originally produced at this theatre last season . . . a dramatization of Cooper's novel" (bill) AU: [Edward Fitzball]

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, next 30 Sep 1829

Genre (melodrama) popular nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Red Rover: [Frederick H.] Yates; Lieutenant Wilder: [Henry?] Hemming; Fid: Gallot; Guinea: Signor Paulo; Corporal Stiff: [John] Sanders; 1st mutineer: S[tephen] Smith; Hector Homespun: [James P.] Wilkinson; Madame de Lacy: Mrs. Edwin; Gertrude: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Red Rover: Frederick H. Yates Lieutenant Wilder: Henry?    Hemming Fid: Gallot Guinea: Signor Paulo Corporal Stiff: John Sanders

1st mutineer: Stephen Smith Hector Homespun: James P.    Wilkinson Madame de Lacy: Mrs. Edwin Gertrude: Miss Daly

"mutiny, burning, and sinking of the vessel. H.M.S. Dart in view"

1. exterior of Newport Harbour, Rover's ship at anchor; 2. ruins of a mill and landscape; 3. coast view; 4. [moonlight] broadside section of Rover's ship at anchor, preparations for sailing, receding coast; 5. [sunrise] main deck of Rover's ship

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 29 Sep 1829, next 1 Oct 1829

2) Too Late for Love (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 29 Sep 1829, next 1 Oct 1829

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (2)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 29 Sep 1829, next 1 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 30 Sep 1829, next 2 Oct 1829

2) Too Late for Love (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 30 Sep 1829, next 2 Oct 1829

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (3)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 30 Sep 1829, next 2 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 1 Oct 1829, next 3 Oct 1829

2) Too Late for Love (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 1 Oct 1829, next 3 Oct 1829

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (4)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 1 Oct 1829, next 3 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 2 Oct 1829, next 5 Oct 1829

2) Too Late for Love (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 2 Oct 1829, next 26 Nov 1829

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (5)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 2 Oct 1829, next 5 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 3 Oct 1829, next 6 Oct 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [Thomas Hood]

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, next 6 Oct 1829

Genre (farce) new comic burletta

First Night Cast

Jeremiah Snaffle (ex-horse-dealer at York, now a Yorkshire schoolmaster): [Charles] Mathews; Jack Wilson (in the disguise of an usher, of a French teacher, and his own father): [Frederick H.] Yates; Old Wilson (father of Jack): Gallot; Master Timothy (a decoy pupil): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Edwin; Miss Snaffle: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam (1st app here 2 yrs)

Cast Comment "Master" Timothy: "Mister" [James P.] Wilkinson; quote marks indicate "Master" and "Mister" italicized on bill

Reference Cast

Jeremiah Snaffle: Charles    Mathews Jack Wilson: Frederick H. Yates Old Wilson: Gallot Master Timothy: James P.

Wilkinson Mrs. Snaffle: Miss Daly Miss Snaffle: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam

"London's the City for the Fancy and Its Frolickings", [Charles] Mathews; "The Boarding School Play", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 3 Oct 1829, next 6 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 5 Oct 1829, next 7 Oct 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (2)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 5 Oct 1829, next 7 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Oct 1829)

BUT Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Edwin

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 5 Oct 1829, next 7 Oct 1829

1) Monsieur Mallet; or, My Daughter's Letter (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 6 Oct 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (3)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 6 Oct 1829, next 8 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Oct 1829)

BUT Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Edwin

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 6 Oct 1829, next 8 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: [William H. Callcott]

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, next 9 Oct 1829

Genre (melodrama) much admired domestic burletta

First Night Cast

Hugh Bowyer (a steward): Butler; Captain Evershot: [Henry?] Hemming; Sergeant Stephen Sampson: Gallot; corporal: [John] Sanders; Dick (a drummer): Chapman; soldier: S[tephen] Smith; Caleb Pipkin (a tinker): [Charles] Mathews; Tommy Tit (a birdcatcher): [John B.] Buckstone; Mary Bowyer: Miss Daly; Mrs. Pipkin: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam

Reference Cast

Hugh Bowyer: Butler Captain Evershot: Henry?    Hemming Sergeant Stephen Sampson:    Gallot corporal: John Sanders Dick: Chapman

soldier: Stephen Smith Caleb Pipkin: Charles Mathews Tommy Tit: John B. Buckstone Mary Bowyer: Miss Daly Mrs. Pipkin: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam

comic song: "The Humours of a Country Fair", [Charles] Mathews

(dI) dance: Miss [Millie?] Barnett

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (4)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 7 Oct 1829, next 9 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Oct 1829)

BUT Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Daly

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (9)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 7 Oct 1829, next 9 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (2)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 8 Oct 1829, next 10 Oct 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (5)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 8 Oct 1829, next 10 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Oct 1829)

BUT Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Daly

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (10)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 8 Oct 1829, next 10 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (3)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 9 Oct 1829, next 12 Oct 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (6)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 9 Oct 1829, next 19 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Oct 1829)

BUT Mrs. Snaffle: Mrs. Daly

3) The Red Rover; or, The Mutiny of the Dolphin (11)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 9 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (4)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 10 Oct 1829, next 13 Oct 1829

cast truncated on the bill

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (1)

Title Comment 1st time here AU: [Edward Fitzball] Au Comm "by the author of The Pilot" (bill)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, next 13 Oct 1829

Genre (melodrama) nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Angerstaff (captain of the Beacon): [Frederick H.] Yates; Frederick (orphan): [Henry?] Hemming; Jack Junks (British sailor): Gallot creatures of Angerstaff Ormoloff: S[tephen] Smith; Maurice: [John] Sanders Weignstadt (benevolent fisherman): Butler; Mariette (mysterious woman of the Beacon): Mrs. Edwin; Christine (the fisherman's daughter): Miss Apjohn; sailors, marines: [Unlisted]

Reference Cast

Angerstaff: Frederick H. Yates Frederick: Henry? Hemming Jack Junks: Gallot Ormoloff: Stephen Smith Maurice: John Sanders

Weignstadt: Butler Mariette: Mrs. Edwin Christine: Miss Apjohn sailors, marines: Unlisted

"explosion and foundering of the Beacon" "the entire stage disappears with the floating Beacon; the sea covers the space; and the lifeboat is seen to occupy its situation with the crew in safety"; "This effect, as in the Red Rover, cannot be produced by any other stage in London"

1. the coast of Bergen, shipping; 2. interior of Weignstadt's cottage; 3. deck of the Beacon lighted up during a storm; 4. rocky coast; 5. [moonlight] deck of the Beacon

MACH: J. Evans

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (1)

Title Comment 1st time here AU: [John Fawcett]

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, next 13 Oct 1829

Genre (melodrama) serious pantomime

First Night Cast

Obi (or Three-fingered Jack): O. Smith (1st app here); Captain Oxford: [Henry?] Hemming; planter: Gallot; Tuckey: Miss [Millie?] Barnett; overseer: S[tephen] Smith; Quashee: [John] Sanders; Sam: Signor Paulo; attendants, slaves, Negroes, Negresses: Chapman, Coad, Fry, Lewis, [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, Newton, [V.] Webster, Phillips, Shaw, Morland, Phillips Jr., Richardson, Wallis, Williams, Miss A. Barnett, Miss Beresford, Mrs. De Courcy, Miss Fraser, Miss Gibson, Mrs. Hurrell, Mrs. Nursey; Rosa: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates (1st time); Quashee's wife: Mrs. Daly; Sam's wife: Mrs. Gallot; Quashee's child: Miss Angellina Duval; Sam's child: Miss S. Barnett; Obi woman: Wilson

Cast Comment Richard J. Smith took his stage name from his most famous role--Obi

Reference Cast

Obi: O. Smith Captain Oxford: Henry? Hemming planter: Gallot Tuckey: Miss Millie? Barnett overseer: Stephen Smith Quashee: John Sanders Sam: Signor Paulo attendants, slaves, Negroes,    Negresses:    Chapman    Coad    Fry    Lewis    Frederick H. Mordaunt    Newton    V. Webster    Phillips    Shaw    Morland

Phillips Jr.    Richardson    Wallis    Williams    Miss A. Barnett    Miss Beresford    Mrs. De Courcy    Miss Fraser    Miss Gibson    Mrs. Hurrell    Mrs. Nursey Rosa: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Quashee's wife: Mrs. Daly Sam's wife: Mrs. Gallot Quashee's child: Miss Angellina    Duval Sam's child: Miss S. Barnett Obi woman: Wilson

dance: Miss Angellina Duval

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (5)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 12 Oct 1829, next 14 Oct 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (2)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 12 Oct 1829, next 14 Oct 1829

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (2)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 12 Oct 1829, next 14 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (6)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 13 Oct 1829, next 15 Oct 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (3)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 13 Oct 1829, next 15 Oct 1829

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (3)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 13 Oct 1829, next 15 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (7)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 14 Oct 1829, next 16 Oct 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (4)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 14 Oct 1829, next 16 Oct 1829

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (4)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 14 Oct 1829, next 16 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (8)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 15 Oct 1829, next 17 Oct 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (5)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 15 Oct 1829, next 17 Oct 1829

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (5)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 15 Oct 1829, next 17 Oct 1829

1) The May Queen; or, Sampson the Serjeant (9)

Performances first 8 Oct 1829, previous 16 Oct 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (6)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 16 Oct 1829, next 19 Oct 1829

3) Obi; or, Three-fingered Jack (6)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 16 Oct 1829

1) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (1)

AU: [Edward Fitzball], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, next 20 Oct 1829

Genre (melodrama) original nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Captain Peppercoal (formerly captain of a trade ship): Butler; Lieut. Mawdrey: [Henry?] Hemming; Tom Willis: S[tephen] Smith; Mynheer Von Swigs: [John] Sanders; Smutta: Signor Paulo; Peter Von Bummel (Cockney Dutchman, dabbler in law): J[ohn] Reeve; Toby Varnish (his friend): [Frederick H.] Yates; Vanderdecken (captain of the Flying Dutchman): O. Smith (1st app in role); Rockalda (evil spirit of the deep): Morris; sailors, soldiers, slaves, spirits of the deep: [Unlisted]; Lestelle Vanhelm: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Lucy: Miss Apjohn

Cast Comment John Reeve's 1st app in 2 yrs

Reference Cast

Captain Peppercoal: Butler Lieut. Mawdrey: Henry? Hemming Tom Willis: Stephen Smith Mynheer Von Swigs: John Sanders Smutta: Signor Paulo Peter Von Bummel: John Reeve Toby Varnish: John B. Buckstone

Vanderdecken: O. Smith Rockalda: Morris sailors, soldiers, slaves,    spirits of the deep: Unlisted Lestelle Vanhelm: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Lucy: Miss Apjohn

Vanishing of Vanderdecken and Lestelle Vanhelm; rising of the sea mist, the scene enveloped in darkness; the phantom ship in full sail; inundation of the Devil's Cave

1. Rockalda's Cavern; 2. oak chamber in fortress; 3. deck of the Enterprise; 4. sunset at sea, approach of the phantom ship; 5. sea view off the Cape 6. haunted chamber in the fortress; 7. rocky pass on the sea-shore; 8. romantic view near Cape Town

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (7)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 10 Oct 1829, next 20 Oct 1829

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (7)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 17 Oct 1829, next 20 Oct 1829

1) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (2)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 19 Oct 1829, next 21 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (19 Oct 1829)

BUT Toby Varnish: Frederick H.   Yates

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (8)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 19 Oct 1829, next 21 Oct 1829

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (8)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 19 Oct 1829, next 21 Oct 1829

1) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (3)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 20 Oct 1829, next 22 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (19 Oct 1829)

BUT Toby Varnish: Frederick H.   Yates

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (9)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 20 Oct 1829, next 19 Nov 1829

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (9)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 20 Oct 1829, next 22 Oct 1829

1) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Nicoll gives Sept 1829 as 1st perf AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, next 23 Oct 1829

Genre (farce) entirely new comic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Sir Simon Ardent: Butler; Captain Ardent: [Henry?] Hemming; Drench: Gallot; Lightfoot: [Frederick H.] Yates; Snatch (singing bailiff): [Charles] Mathews; Tipem: [John] Sanders; waiter: [V.] Webster; James: Phillips; Chatter: [James P.] Wilkinson; Emily Valmont: Miss Daly; Lucinda: Miss Apjohn

Reference Cast

Sir Simon Ardent: Butler Captain Ardent: Henry? Hemming Drench: Gallot Lightfoot: Frederick H. Yates Snatch: Charles Mathews Tipem: John Sanders

waiter: V. Webster James: Phillips Chatter: James P. Wilkinson Emily Valmont: Miss Daly Lucinda: Miss Apjohn

2) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (4)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 21 Oct 1829, next 23 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (19 Oct 1829)

BUT Toby Varnish: Frederick H.   Yates

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (10)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 21 Oct 1829, next 23 Oct 1829

1) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (2)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 22 Oct 1829, next 24 Oct 1829

2) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (5)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 22 Oct 1829, next 24 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (19 Oct 1829)

BUT Toby Varnish: Frederick H.   Yates

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (11)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 22 Oct 1829, next 24 Oct 1829

1) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (3)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 23 Oct 1829, next 26 Oct 1829

2) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (6)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 23 Oct 1829, next 26 Oct 1829

Cast as reference cast (19 Oct 1829)

BUT Toby Varnish: Frederick H.   Yates

3) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (12)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 23 Oct 1829, next 2 Nov 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Based on Scott's poetical romance The Rose of Ettrick Vale"; Listed in Nicoll as R. of E. Vale, giving 1st perf as 29/10/1829; MS note on BILL: "by Lynch" AU: [Thomas J. Lynch]

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, next 27 Oct 1829

Genre (melodrama) entirely new romantic Scottish burletta; 3 acts

First Night Cast

English settlers in the Vale of Ettrick Red Ronald (or the Stranger): [Frederick H.] Yates; Adam of Tiviot: Butler; Albert (his adopted son): [Henry?] Hemming; Guy o' the Gap (his kinsman): John Reeve Scotch Wandering Steenie (friendless rover): O. Smith; Glenbrae: Morris; Brand o' the Brae (freebooter in the pay of Ronald): Gallot; Murdock (freebooter in the pay of Ronald): [John] Sanders; Black Wylie (freebooter in the pay of Ronald): S[tephen] Smith; Fergus (freebooter in the pay of Ronald): Chapman; peasants, moss troopers, soldiers: Chapman, Coad, Fry, Lewis, Miss A. Barnett, Miss Beresford, Mrs. De Courcy, Miss Fraser, Miss Gibson, Mrs. Hurrell, Mrs. Nursey; Laurette (the Rose of Ettrick): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; (sisters to the bridesmaid) Jessy: Miss Apjohn, Amy: Miss Daly,

Reference Cast

Red Ronald: Frederick H. Yates Adam of Tiviot: Butler Albert: Henry? Hemming Guy o' the Gap: John Reeve Wandering Steenie: O. Smith Glenbrae: Morris Brand o' the Brae: Gallot Murdock: John Sanders Black Wylie: Stephen Smith Fergus: Chapman peasants, moss troopers,    soldiers:    Chapman    Coad    Fry

Lewis    Miss A. Barnett    Miss Beresford    Mrs. De Courcy    Miss Fraser    Miss Gibson    Mrs. Hurrell    Mrs. Nursey Laurette: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Jessy:    Miss Apjohn    Amy    Miss Daly

(dI) pas seule: Miss [Millie?] Barnett

1. Ettrick Vale and farm house; 2. pass in the mountains; 3. [moonlight] exterior of farm; 4. defile to robbers' hut; 5. Red Ronald, the Riever's retreat

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (4)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 24 Oct 1829, next 27 Oct 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (7)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 24 Oct 1829, next 27 Oct 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (2)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 26 Oct 1829, next 28 Oct 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (5)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 26 Oct 1829, next 28 Oct 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (8)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 26 Oct 1829, next 28 Oct 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (3)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 27 Oct 1829, next 29 Oct 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (6)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 27 Oct 1829, next 29 Oct 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (9)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 27 Oct 1829, next 29 Oct 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (4)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 28 Oct 1829, next 30 Oct 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (7)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 28 Oct 1829, next 30 Oct 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (10)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 28 Oct 1829, next 30 Oct 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (5)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 29 Oct 1829, next 31 Oct 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (8)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 29 Oct 1829, next 31 Oct 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (11)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 29 Oct 1829, next 31 Oct 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (6)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 30 Oct 1829, next 2 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (9)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 30 Oct 1829, next 5 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (12)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 30 Oct 1829, next 2 Nov 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (7)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 31 Oct 1829, next 3 Nov 1829

cast truncated on the bill

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (13)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 24 Oct 1829, next 3 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (13)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 31 Oct 1829, next 3 Nov 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (8)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 2 Nov 1829, next 4 Nov 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (14)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 2 Nov 1829, next 4 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (14)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 2 Nov 1829, next 4 Nov 1829

1) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (9)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 3 Nov 1829, next 9 Nov 1829

2) The Floating Beacon [; or, The Norwegian Wreckers] (15)

Performances first 12 Oct 1829, previous 3 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (15)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 3 Nov 1829, next 5 Nov 1829

1) The Bold Dragoons (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [Morris Barnett] Au Comm MS name on bill

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, next 6 Nov 1829

Genre (melodrama) entirely new comic burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Berguin (a burgomaster): Butler; Gavard (innkeeper): Gallot; Coco Cocklett (Berguin's nephew): [John B.] Buckstone dragoons Leon Sabertash: [Frederick H.] Yates; Hannibal Fuzee: John Reeve Victor Gavard (son of the innkeeper): [Henry?] Hemming; brigadier: [John] Sanders; gen d'arme: [V.] Webster; Rosine (Berguin's daughter): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Ninette (Gavards's daughter): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Margot: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Berguin: Morris Barnett Gavard: Gallot Coco Cocklett: John B.    Buckstone Leon Sabertash: Frederick H.    Yates

Hannibal Fuzee: John Reeve Victor Gavard: Henry? Hemming Rosine: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Ninette: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Margot: Mrs. Daly

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (10)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 31 Oct 1829, next 6 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (16)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 4 Nov 1829, next 6 Nov 1829

1) The Bold Dragoons (2)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 5 Nov 1829, next 7 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Nov 1829)

BUT Berguin: Butler Margot: Miss Daly ADDS brigadier: John Sanders gen d'arme: V. Webster

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (11)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 5 Nov 1829, next 7 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (17)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 5 Nov 1829, next 7 Nov 1829

1) The Bold Dragoons (3)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 6 Nov 1829, next 9 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Nov 1829)

BUT Berguin: Butler Margot: Miss Daly ADDS brigadier: John Sanders gen d'arme: V. Webster

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (12)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 6 Nov 1829, next 12 Nov 1829

3) The Flying Dutchman; or, The Phantom Ship (18)

Performances first 19 Oct 1829, previous 6 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "founded upon the celebrated naval ballad (by the late R. B. Sheridan . . . ) of Billy Taylor" (bill) AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: William H. Callcott, COMP: William Shield, COMP: [G.] Alexander Lee, Frederick W. Bayley, Jonathan Blewitt, Mathew Locke Au Comm "Melodramatic action of the piece . . . by O. Smith" (bill), British Library bill of 12/11/29: "Ballad by the late R. B. Sheridan Esq.", In British Museum, Catalog of Additions to the Mss., Frederick William N. Bayley submitted a song in 1830--see page 173

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, next 10 Nov 1829

Genre (burlesque) entirely new novel and nautical burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

William Taylor (familiarly called Billy Taylor, a gay young fellow): John Reeve; Carolus Lanternius (watchman, afterwards a deserter and traitor): O. Smith; Captain Flatbottom (of the Thunderbomb, a gallant son of Neptune): Gallot; Old Nicholas (familiarly called Old Nick, apparently belonging to the law): S[tephen] Smith; Kitty Sligo (a suspicious character): Miss Apjohn; (companions of Billy Taylor) +Brown: M[orris] Barnett Jones: Wilson Robinson: Phillips; Ben Blockhead (a jack tar): [John] Sanders; press gang: [Unlisted]; waiter: [V.] Webster; watchmen, sailors, devils: [Unlisted]; Mary Wagstaff (baker's daughter, afterwards Lieut. Carr of the Thunderbomb): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; two young ladies: [Unlisted]; sailors' lasses: [Unlisted]

Cast Comment The actual entry for watchmen, etc. is "watchmen, sailors, devils, a waiter by Mr. Webster and a variety of gentlemen"

Reference Cast

William Taylor: John Reeve Carolus Lanternius: O. Smith Captain Flatbottom: Gallot Old Nicholas: Stephen Smith Kitty Sligo: Miss Apjohn Brown: Morris Barnett Jones: Wilson Robinson: Phillips Ben Blockhead: John Sanders

press gang: Unlisted waiter: V. Webster watchmen, sailors, devils:    Unlisted Mary Wagstaff: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam two young ladies: Unlisted sailors' lasses: Unlisted

opening chorus: "Speak Brother Speak", [V.] Webster; -watchmen; "I Will Not Wed a Charley", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; "I Have Had a Pint of Sherry", John Reeve; duet: "See from Gas Lights Burning", John Reeve, Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; "I'd Be a Bluebottle", John Reeve; duet and chorus: "On Such an Occasion as This", John Reeve, Miss Apjohn, M[orris] Barnett; quartet: "Gently Snoring", Morris, Fry, Lewis, Newton; "Follow, Follow, My True Lover", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; "Ah Me, I Scarce Can Mention It", O. Smith; chorus of sailors: "When the Wind Blows"; "Chip Chow", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; duet: "Billy Taylor", Gallot, Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; parody: "Country Bumpkin" most of songs are parodies of popular tunes

sailor's hornpipe (in character): John Reeve; general dance: -the characters

"fearful combat": John Reeve, O. Smith; "terrible incantation and appearance of a celebrated old gentleman"; "attack of an enemy's fleet, and the actual blowing up of the same by the gallant crew of the Thunderbomb"

MACH: J. Evans

2) The Bold Dragoons (4)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 7 Nov 1829, next 10 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Nov 1829)

BUT Berguin: Butler

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (1)

Title Comment billed as John Street, Adelphi AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, next 10 Nov 1829

Genre (farce) comic burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Thomas Tomkins: [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Mr. Thomas Tomkins: Frederick H.

Yates

cast truncated on the bill

4) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (10)

Title Comment reduced to afterpiece Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 4 Nov 1829, next 10 Nov 1829

cast truncated on the bill

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (2)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 9 Nov 1829, next 11 Nov 1829

2) The Bold Dragoons (5)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 9 Nov 1829, next 11 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Nov 1829)

BUT Berguin: Butler

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (2)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 9 Nov 1829, next 11 Nov 1829

4) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (11)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 9 Nov 1829, next 11 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (3)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 10 Nov 1829, next 12 Nov 1829

2) The Bold Dragoons (6)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 10 Nov 1829, next 12 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (5 Nov 1829)

BUT Berguin: Butler

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (3)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 10 Nov 1829, next 12 Nov 1829

4) The Rose of Ettrick; or, The Bridal of the Borders (12)

Performances first 26 Oct 1829, previous 10 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (4)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 11 Nov 1829, next 13 Nov 1829

cast truncated on the bill

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (13)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 7 Nov 1829, next 13 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

cast truncated on the bill; Variant LTM bill does not show this change, but subsequent NN bills show Benson E. Hill in the role

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (4)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 11 Nov 1829, next 13 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (7)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 11 Nov 1829, next 13 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (5)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 12 Nov 1829, next 14 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (14)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 12 Nov 1829, next 14 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (5)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 12 Nov 1829, next 14 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (8)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 12 Nov 1829, next 14 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (6)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 13 Nov 1829, next 16 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (15)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 13 Nov 1829, next 23 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) Twenty-three John Street, Adelphi (6)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 13 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (9)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 13 Nov 1829, next 16 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (7)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 14 Nov 1829, next 17 Nov 1829

2) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; Listed in Nicoll as The Italian Sister; or, The Brigands of Albans; date of first perf given as 21 Oct 1829 AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: William H. Callcott Au Comm MS note on BILL: "Buckstone, not pub"

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, next 17 Nov 1829

Genre (melodrama) entirely new melodramatic burletta

First Night Cast

Captain Augustus Mignonette: [Frederick H.] Yates; Colonel Cartouche: Phillips; Andrea (farmer): Butler; Matteo (a vine-dresser): [Henry?] Hemming; Fillipo (brigand): O. Smith; Pippo Poppoloni (ostler at the Podere): [John B.] Buckstone; Sergeant Serpentin (of the line): Benson E. Hill; Reveille: Chapman brigands Diavolo: S[tephen] Smith; Domenico: [John] Sanders; Guiseppe: Morris; Pietro: [V.] Webster Madame Butet (landlady at the Podere): Mrs. Daly; Lisetta (her niece): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Maria (a Sister of Charity): Miss Daly; Nina (her sister): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Captain Augustus Mignonette:    Frederick H. Yates Colonel Cartouche: Phillips Andrea: Butler Matteo: Henry? Hemming Fillipo: O. Smith Pippo Poppoloni: John B.    Buckstone Sergeant Serpentin: Benson E.    Hill

Reveille: Chapman Diavolo: Stephen Smith Domenico: John Sanders Guiseppe: Morris Pietro: V. Webster Madame Butet: Mrs. Daly Lisetta: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Maria: Miss Daly Nina: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates

1. Italian podere, vineyards and distant view of Lake Albano (Tomkins); 2. romantic picturesque Italian pass (Tomkins); 3. remains of an aqueduct (Pitt); 4. outskirts of the forest in the vicinity of Albano (Tomkins); 5. interior of vinedresser's cottage (Pitt); 6. interior of sheep cot (Pitt); 7. Rocca Giovanne, ruined church and village (Pitt); 8. extensive view on the Lake Albano (Tomkins)

3) The Bold Dragoons (10)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 14 Nov 1829, next 17 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (8)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 16 Nov 1829, next 18 Nov 1829

2) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (2)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 16 Nov 1829, next 18 Nov 1829

3) The Bold Dragoons (11)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 16 Nov 1829, next 18 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (9)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 17 Nov 1829, next 19 Nov 1829

2) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (3)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 17 Nov 1829, next 19 Nov 1829

3) The Bold Dragoons (12)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 17 Nov 1829, next 19 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (10)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 18 Nov 1829, next 20 Nov 1829

Cast truncated on the bill

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (10)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 21 Oct 1829, next 20 Nov 1829

3) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (4)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 18 Nov 1829, next 20 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (13)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 18 Nov 1829, next 20 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (11)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 19 Nov 1829, next 21 Nov 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (11)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 19 Nov 1829, next 21 Nov 1829

3) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (5)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 19 Nov 1829, next 21 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (14)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 19 Nov 1829, next 21 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (12)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 20 Nov 1829, next 23 Nov 1829

2) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (12)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 20 Nov 1829, next 30 Nov 1829

3) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (6)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 20 Nov 1829, next 23 Nov 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (15)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 20 Nov 1829, next 30 Nov 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (13)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 21 Nov 1829, next 24 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (16)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 14 Nov 1829, next 24 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (1)

AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, next 24 Nov 1829

Genre (farce) favorite comic burletta

First Night Cast

Mr. Curious: [John] Sanders; Charles: [V.] Webster; Mikey: [John B.] Buckstone; Miss Grace: Mrs. Daly; Sally: Miss Daly; Kitty Curious: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Billy Pitt: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Mrs. Erudite: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Janet Squareitz: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Mary Jones: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam

Reference Cast

Mr. Curious: John Sanders Charles: V. Webster Mikey: John B. Buckstone Miss Grace: Mrs. Daly Sally: Miss Daly Kitty Curious: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Billy Pitt: Mrs. Edward

Fitzwilliam Mrs. Erudite: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Janet Squareitz: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Mary Jones: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam

4) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (7)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 21 Nov 1829, next 24 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (16 Nov 1829)

BUT Captain Augustus Mignonette:   Benson E. Hill Sergeant Serpentin: Gallot Lisetta: Miss Apjohn

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (14)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 23 Nov 1829, next 25 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (17)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 23 Nov 1829, next 25 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (2)

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, previous 23 Nov 1829, next 25 Nov 1829

4) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (8)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 23 Nov 1829, next 25 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (16 Nov 1829)

BUT Captain Augustus Mignonette:   Benson E. Hill Sergeant Serpentin: Gallot Lisetta: Miss Apjohn

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (15)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 24 Nov 1829, next 26 Nov 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (18)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 24 Nov 1829, next 26 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (3)

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, previous 24 Nov 1829, next 26 Nov 1829

4) The Sisters; or, The Brigands of Albano (9)

Performances first 16 Nov 1829, previous 24 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (16 Nov 1829)

BUT Captain Augustus Mignonette:   Benson E. Hill Sergeant Serpentin: Gallot Lisetta: Miss Apjohn

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (16)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 25 Nov 1829, next 27 Nov 1829

2) Too Late for Love (6)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 3 Oct 1829, next 27 Nov 1829

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (4)

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, previous 25 Nov 1829, next 27 Nov 1829

4) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (19)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 25 Nov 1829, next 27 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (17)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 26 Nov 1829, next 28 Nov 1829

2) Too Late for Love (7)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 26 Nov 1829, next 28 Nov 1829

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (5)

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, previous 26 Nov 1829, next 28 Nov 1829

4) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (20)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 26 Nov 1829, next 28 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (18)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 27 Nov 1829, next 30 Nov 1829

2) Too Late for Love (8)

Performances first 29 Sep 1829, previous 27 Nov 1829

3) Curiosity Cured; or, Powder for Peeping (6)

Performances first 23 Nov 1829, previous 27 Nov 1829

4) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (21)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 27 Nov 1829, next 30 Nov 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (19)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 28 Nov 1829, next 1 Dec 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (22)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 28 Nov 1829, next 1 Dec 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (13)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 21 Nov 1829, next 1 Dec 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (16)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 21 Nov 1829, next 1 Dec 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (20)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 30 Nov 1829, next 2 Dec 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (23)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 30 Nov 1829, next 2 Dec 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (14)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 30 Nov 1829, next 2 Dec 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (17)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 30 Nov 1829, next 2 Dec 1829

1) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (21)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 1 Dec 1829, next 3 Dec 1829

2) Love Laughs at Bailiffs (24)

Performances first 22 Oct 1829, previous 1 Dec 1829

Cast as reference cast (22 Oct 1829)

BUT Lightfoot: Benson E. Hill

3) York and Lancaster; or, A School Without Scholars (15)

Performances first 5 Oct 1829, previous 1 Dec 1829

4) The Bold Dragoons (18)

Performances first 5 Nov 1829, previous 1 Dec 1829, next 8 Feb 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [Samuel Beazley Jr.], COMP: George H. Rodwell, CHOR: [J. B.?] Hullin

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, next 4 Dec 1829

Genre (spectacle) new and gorgeous serio-comic Indian burletta spectacle; 3 acts

First Night Cast

English residents in Siam Theophilus Giraffe (travelling for the Zoological Society): John Reeve; Titchi (valet de chambre to the royal elephant): [James P.] Wilkinson; Mrs. Giraffe (alias Zillah, attendant on the princess): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam Siamese Prince Almanza (the rightful heir): [Henry?] Hemming; Malec (Grand High Priest of Siam): S[tephen] Smith; Chittagong (Grand High Chamberlain to the elephant): [John B.] Buckstone; principal officer: Phillips; officers, soldiers, banner bearers: [Unlisted]; attendants on the royal elephant, Negroes: [James] Paulo, Phillips Jr., Wilson, Young; undesignated Siamese: Thomas, Lewis, Jones, Gibson; Indamora (Princess of Siam): Miss Daly; Siamese ladies: Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Gallot, Miss A. Barnett, Miss Beresford, Mrs. De Courcy, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Hurrell, Mrs. Nursey, Burmese Korassan (the usurper): Gallot; Saib (his first officer): [John] Sanders; Kaherbad (the traitor priest): [V.] Webster; priests, devotees, Burmese soldiers: [Unlisted] votaries of fire Hafed (the fire fiend): O. Smith; fire slaves: Chapman, Coad, Edwin Jr., Fry, [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, Morris, Newton,

Cast Comment "The elephant is paid 20 pounds a nights" (review); Gibson billed as "Tibson," typo presumed

Reference Cast

Theophilus Giraffe: John Reeve Titchi: James P. Wilkinson Mrs. Giraffe: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Prince Almanza: Henry? Hemming Malec: Stephen Smith Chittagong: John B. Buckstone principal officer: Phillips officers, soldiers, banner    bearers: Unlisted attendants on the royal elephant,    Negroes:    James Paulo    Phillips Jr.    Wilson    Young undesignated Siamese:    Thomas    Lewis    Jones    Gibson Indamora: Miss Daly Siamese ladies:

Mrs. Daly    Mrs. Gallot    Miss A. Barnett    Miss Beresford    Mrs. De Courcy    Miss Fraser    Mrs. Hurrell    Mrs. Nursey Korassan: Gallot Saib: John Sanders Kaherbad: V. Webster priests, devotees, Burmese    soldiers: Unlisted Hafed: O. Smith fire slaves:    Chapman    Coad    Edwin Jr.    Fry    Frederick H. Mordaunt    Morris    Newton

(dI) dance: Miss [Millie?] Barnett, Miss McHenry, Miss Bennett; (dII) funeral dance of the jugglers of Siam: Brown, King, Gibson; dance of devotees: -Siamese youths

prologue: [Frederick H.] Yates

"descent of the fiend on his throne of fire"; "visit of the royal elephant"; "defeat of the conspirators by the royal elephant"; "triumph of the elephant"; "splendid procession and pageant"

1. mystic cave of the fiend (Pitt); 2. splendid kiosk and gardens of the Princess Indamora (Tomkins); 3. temple of the idol, Samonokodom, and subterranean entrance to the mausoleum of the King of Siam (Pitt); 4. draperied antichamber opening to the magnificent state elephantine banquetting room (Danson); 5. walls and grand gates of the city of Siam (Tomkins); 6. the bivouac of the royal elephant (Tomkins); 7. place of sacrifice of victims to fire fiend (Pitt)

"An entirely new stage has been constructed and an additional space of nearly 50 feet added for scenic effect" (bill)

"half price cannot be taken until after the conclusion of this piece"

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (22)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 2 Dec 1829, next 4 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (2)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 3 Dec 1829, next 5 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (23)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 3 Dec 1829, next 5 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (3)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 4 Dec 1829, next 7 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (24)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 4 Dec 1829, next 7 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (4)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 5 Dec 1829, next 8 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (25)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 5 Dec 1829, next 8 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (5)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 7 Dec 1829, next 9 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (26)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 7 Dec 1829, next 9 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (6)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 8 Dec 1829, next 10 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (27)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 8 Dec 1829, next 10 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (7)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 9 Dec 1829, next 11 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (28)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 9 Dec 1829, next 11 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (8)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 10 Dec 1829, next 12 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (29)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 10 Dec 1829, next 12 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (9)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 11 Dec 1829, next 14 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (30)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 11 Dec 1829, next 14 Dec 1829

Source Comment Bill is dated in error as Dec 10

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (10)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 12 Dec 1829, next 15 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (31)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 12 Dec 1829, next 15 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (11)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 14 Dec 1829, next 16 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (32)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 14 Dec 1829, next 16 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (12)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 15 Dec 1829, next 17 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (33)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 15 Dec 1829, next 17 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (13)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 16 Dec 1829, next 18 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (34)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 16 Dec 1829, next 18 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (14)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 17 Dec 1829, next 19 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (35)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 17 Dec 1829, next 19 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (15)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 18 Dec 1829, next 21 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (36)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 18 Dec 1829, next 21 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (16)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 19 Dec 1829, next 22 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (37)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 19 Dec 1829, next 22 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (17)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 21 Dec 1829, next 23 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (38)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 21 Dec 1829, next 23 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (18)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 22 Dec 1829, next 26 Dec 1829

2) Billy Taylor! The Gay Young Fellow (39)

Performances first 9 Nov 1829, previous 22 Dec 1829, next 15 Mar 1830

DARK: Christmas Eve

DARK: Christmas Day

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (19)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 23 Dec 1829, next 28 Dec 1829

cast truncated on the bill

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [John B.] Buckstone, COMP: William H. Callcott Au Comm Buckstone assumed to be the author--"opening written by Mr. Buckstone" (bill)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, next 28 Dec 1829

Genre (pantomime) new comic Christmas pantomime; 13 scenes

First Night Cast

Gammer Gurton: Mrs. Daly; Cloddinol (her son), afterwards Clown: [John] Sanders (1st app in part); Pimple (Gammer Gurton's favorite dwarfish familiar): Senor Santiago De Los Santos (1st English app); Purplehue (fairy of the vine): Miss Angellina Duval; Gammer Gurton's imps: "Bluemug", "Blowfire", "Brimstone", "Fieryfork"; Colin (a young peasant in love with Blossombelle), afterwards Harlequin: Gibson (1st app in role here); villagers: Fry, Newton, Chapman, Coad, [James] Paulo, [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, Miss McHenry, Miss Bennett, Miss Beresford, Miss Fraser, Mrs. Hurrell; Gaffer Grunt (father of Blossombelle), afterwards Pantaloon: King; Looby (his man of business), afterwards Piero: Brown; Blossombelle (Gaffer Grunt's daughter), afterwards Columbine: Miss [Millie?] Barnett; gingerbread merchant: "Cakehead"; old lady: "Mrs. Mumblegums"; black footman: "S. N. O. Ball"; waiter: "Waddle"; ostler: "Pitchfork"; cook: "Ticklepalate"; Jack Frost: "Chatterteeth"; old man: "Century"; image man: "Signor Tumbledowni"; Chinaman: "Porcelain"; beadle: "Caneaboy"; fruiterer: "Mouldygrape"; dandy barber: "Frizzlestiff"; half-starved spooney: "Sillibilly"; fat gentleman: "Suett"; woman: "Mrs. Lovejackey"; child: "Master Lovejackey"; Kernel of the Great Barcelona Nut: Senor Santiago De Los Santos

Cast Comment Senor Santiago De Los Santos: "from the Spanish island of Manilla, an extraordinary dwarf, aged 40 and who measures but 22 inches in height"

Reference Cast

Gammer Gurton: Mrs. Daly Cloddinol, afterwards Clown:    John Sanders Pimple: Senor Santiago De Los    Santos Purplehue: Miss Angellina Duval Gammer Gurton's imps:    "Bluemug"    "Blowfire"    "Brimstone"    "Fieryfork" Colin, afterwards Harlequin:    Gibson villagers:    Fry    Newton    Chapman    Coad    James Paulo    Frederick H. Mordaunt    Miss McHenry    Miss Bennett    Miss Beresford    Miss Fraser    Mrs. Hurrell Gaffer Grunt, afterwards    Pantaloon: King

Looby, afterwards Piero: Brown Blossombelle, afterwards    Columbine: Miss Millie?    Barnett gingerbread merchant:    "Cakehead" old lady: "Mrs. Mumblegums" black footman: "S. N. O. Ball" waiter: "Waddle" ostler: "Pitchfork" cook: "Ticklepalate" Jack Frost: "Chatterteeth" old man: "Century" image man: "Signor Tumbledowni" Chinaman: "Porcelain" beadle: "Caneaboy" fruiterer: "Mouldygrape" dandy barber: "Frizzlestiff" half-starved spooney:    "Sillibilly" fat gentleman: "Suett" woman: "Mrs. Lovejackey" child: "Master Lovejackey" Kernel of the Great Barcelona    Nut: Senor Santiago De Los    Santos

DIR: [John B.] Buckstone; MACH: J. Evans

a peculiar Spanish melody: Senor Santiago De Los Santos

1. [moonlight] interior of Gammer Gurton's cottage (Pitt); 2. a landscape (Tomkins); 3. farm of Gaffer Grunt and view of vineyard (Tomkins); 4. old chateau near Rouen (Tomkins); 5. exterior of the "Goose Tavern" (Pitt); 6. interior of kitchen (Pitt); 7. snow landscape, being a view of the barrier of Frankfort (Pitt); 8. aqueduct and landscape (Pitt); 9. the "Half-moon Inn" deserted as it should not be; 10. the inn, as it should be (Pitt); 11. fruiterer's and barber's shops (Pitt); 12. lonely landscape (Tomkins); 13 palace of the vines and Bower of Bacchus (Tomkins)

comic business: H. Younge

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (20)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 26 Dec 1829, next 29 Dec 1829

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 26 Dec 1829, next 29 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (21)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 28 Dec 1829, next 30 Dec 1829

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 28 Dec 1829, next 30 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (22)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 29 Dec 1829, next 31 Dec 1829

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 29 Dec 1829, next 31 Dec 1829

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (23)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 30 Dec 1829, next 1 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 30 Dec 1829, next 1 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (24)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 31 Dec 1829, next 2 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 31 Dec 1829, next 2 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (25)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 1 Jan 1830, next 4 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (7)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 1 Jan 1830, next 4 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (26)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 2 Jan 1830, next 5 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (8)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 2 Jan 1830, next 5 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (27)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 4 Jan 1830, next 6 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (9)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 4 Jan 1830, next 6 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (28)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 5 Jan 1830, next 7 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (10)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 5 Jan 1830, next 7 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (29)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 6 Jan 1830, next 8 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (11)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 6 Jan 1830, next 8 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (30)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 7 Jan 1830, next 9 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (12)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 7 Jan 1830, next 9 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (31)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 8 Jan 1830, next 11 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (13)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 8 Jan 1830, next 11 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (32)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 9 Jan 1830, next 12 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (14)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 9 Jan 1830, next 12 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (33)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 11 Jan 1830, next 13 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (15)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 11 Jan 1830, next 13 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (34)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 12 Jan 1830, next 14 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (16)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 12 Jan 1830, next 14 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (35)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 13 Jan 1830, next 15 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (17)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 13 Jan 1830, next 15 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (36)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 14 Jan 1830, next 16 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (18)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 14 Jan 1830, next 16 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (37)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 15 Jan 1830, next 18 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (19)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 15 Jan 1830, next 18 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (38)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 16 Jan 1830, next 19 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (20)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 16 Jan 1830, next 19 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (39)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 18 Jan 1830, next 20 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (21)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 18 Jan 1830, next 20 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (40)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 19 Jan 1830, next 21 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (22)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 19 Jan 1830, next 21 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (41)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 20 Jan 1830, next 22 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (23)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 20 Jan 1830, next 22 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (42)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 21 Jan 1830, next 23 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (24)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 21 Jan 1830, next 23 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (43)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 22 Jan 1830, next 25 Jan 1830

2) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (25)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 22 Jan 1830, next 25 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (44)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 23 Jan 1830, next 26 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (3 Dec 1829)

BUT Mrs. Giraffe: Miss Apjohn

2) Supper's Over (1)

Title Comment First time ever; Nicoll gives 1/Feb/30 as date of 1st perf AU: [Morris Barnett], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 25 Jan 1830, next 26 Jan 1830

Genre (farce) entirely new vaudeville burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Monsieur Gerome: Gallot; Monsieur Benni Bompi: [John B.] Buckstone; Le Commandant: [V.] Webster; Captain Kildare: [Frederick H.] Yates; Corporal Spontoon: John Reeve; Angelline: Miss Daly; Betsey Bungey: Miss Apjohn

Reference Cast

Monsieur Gerome: Gallot Monsieur Benni Bompi: Benson E.    Hill Le Commandant: V. Webster Captain Kildare: Frederick H.

Yates Corporal Spontoon: John Reeve Angelline: Miss Daly Betsey Bungey: Miss Apjohn

3) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (26)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 23 Jan 1830, next 26 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (45)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 25 Jan 1830, next 27 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (3 Dec 1829)

BUT Mrs. Giraffe: Miss Apjohn

2) Supper's Over (2)

Performances first 25 Jan 1830, previous 25 Jan 1830, next 27 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (25 Jan 1830)

BUT Monsieur Benni Bompi: John   B. Buckstone

3) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (27)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 25 Jan 1830, next 27 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (46)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 26 Jan 1830, next 28 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (3 Dec 1829)

BUT Mrs. Giraffe: Miss Apjohn

2) Supper's Over (3)

Performances first 25 Jan 1830, previous 26 Jan 1830, next 28 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (25 Jan 1830)

BUT Monsieur Benni Bompi: John   B. Buckstone

3) Harlequin and Gammer Gurton; or, The Dwarf and the Magic Needle (28)

Performances first 26 Dec 1829, previous 26 Jan 1830, next 28 Jan 1830

1) The Elephant of Siam and the Fire Fiend! (47)

Performances first 3 Dec 1829, previous 27 Jan 1830, next 29 Jan 1830

Cast as reference cast (3 Dec 1829)

BUT Mrs. Giraffe: Miss Apjohn

2) Supper's O