Contents

• The Season

• Daily Calendar For 1831-1832

• First Performance of Oct 1831

• First Performance of Nov 1831

• First Performance of Dec 1831

• First Performance of Jan 1832

• First Performance of Feb 1832

• First Performance of Mar 1832

• First Performance of Apr 1832

• First Performance of May 1832

• First Performance of Jun 1832

• First Performance of Jul 1832

• First Performance of Aug 1832

• Theatre Information

• Seasonal Dates

• Theatre Management And Functionaries

• Authors

• Musical Composers And Arrangers

• Actors

• Actresses

• Musicians

• Singers

• Dancers

• Entertainers

• Pieces Performed And Summary Cast Lists

• Genre

• Music, Composers, And Musicians

• Songs, Composers, And Singers

• Dances, Choreographers, And Dancers

The Season

The 1831-32 season opened on 3 October 1831, less than a week after that of the English Opera Company. The writer for the Athenaeum noted that "the constant occupation by the English Opera Company has prevented any novelty in the way of decoration; but the house does not appear to need it" (24 September 1831, p. 621). Indeed, the conditions of the house seem to have had very little bearing on the theatre's popularity, for this was to become one of the Adelphi's most successful seasons. During it, the company performed 27 plays for a total 212 performances. Although it was rumored during the season that Charles Mathews was negotiating to sell his share of the Adelphi to Mr. Liston (Theatrical Observer, 14 December 1831), nothing came of this arrangement and Mathews remained in partnership with Frederick Yates.

The highlight of the Adelphi's 1831-32 season was John Buckstone's melodrama, Victorine; or, I'll Sleep on It, which delighted audiences and critics alike, running for ninety performances. This moral tale focused on a woman who, faced with the choice of two suitors, goes to sleep and dreams about what her life might be like if she married the less desirable of the two. The Spectator announced in a review reprinted by the Adelphi management that "the idea is good, the acting is as near perfection as may be, and the effect is excellent." The Morning Herald exclaimed, "the scenery and appointments can be exceeded by none." The Times concurred, saying "the whole piece has been got up with great care" (19 October 1831). Most attention focused on Elizabeth Yates' performance as Victorine, which was labeled "realistic" and "perfect" by the critics. The descriptions of her acting note its truth and effectiveness; the Athenaeum called it "the most real exhibition now on the stage" (17 December 1831, p. 821). These accolades explain why historian Westland Marston labeled Mrs. Yates "clearly one of the forerunners of realism" (Our Recent Actors, Vol. 1, p. 20).

Another highly successful offering that October was a burlesque called Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore. The piece parodied a controversial melodrama by the same name, concurrently playing at Drury Lane, which involved live wild animals. The Times reported on 27 October 1831, that "Mr. Yates was in treaty with the pantomime actor (M. Martin), for himself and his beasts, before there was any notion of bringing them out upon a stage supposed to be dedicated to the legitimate drama, and . . . the higher prices offered by the proprietor of the Drury Lane put an end to the negotiation." Yates' response was to have his resident playwright, John Buckstone, construct a burlesque of the popular piece. Critics and audiences loved the show; the Athenaeum commented that the actors' impersonation of the wild animals promised "to be more profitable and less expensive than the real ones . . . It is a most amusing parody on the others" (29 October 1831, p. 708). Only one person went on record as having disapproved of the Adelphi production. Charles Mathews told the Parliamentary Select Committee on Dramatic Literature that he had not consented to it and that "it should not have been done if I had been present" (Mathews, Memoirs of Charles Mathews, Comedian, IV, 489).

In addition to these two successes, Buckstone contributed five other plays to the Adelphi's repertory that season. He "was principally engaged at the Haymarket [as a comic actor, but] all his more ambitious plays were for the Adelphi" wrote Maurice Disher in Blood and Thunder (p. 220). Buckstone suited his plays to the talents of the Adelphi company, with leading male roles for Frederick Yates, leading female roles for Elizabeth Yates, secondary female roles for Fanny Fitzwilliam, and comic roles for himself and John Reeve. Frank Rahill writes in The World of Melodrama that "plays everywhere . . . were written more or less with the special talents of particular companies in mind . . . but the practice of carpentering pieces to a company was developed to a higher degree at the Adelphi than elsewhere" (p. 166). This perhaps explains why so many of the pieces met with such great acclaim.

In addition to the triumphs of Elizabeth Yates and John Buckstone, the 1831-32 season featured the debut of Madame Celine Celeste, the French actress who would later manage the Adelphi. Her first appearance was as Hope Gough in William Bernard's The Wept of the Wish -Ton-Wish. It was a non-speaking role. Although the play received indifferent reviews, Mme. Celeste was praised for her dancing and stage-fighting abilities. The Theatrical Observer said she "displayed some fine specimens of expressive gesticulation" (23 November 1831), hinting at the actress' future success on the Adelphi stage.

Scenery and spectacle, designed by Mr. Tompkins and Mr. Pitt, merited special attention during this season. Robert Le Diable, the result of a collaboration by Fitzball, Buckstone, and the composer, Giacomo Meyerbeer, received great praise for its tableaux vivants, which were "most beautifully arranged, generally admired and greatly applauded" (Athenaeum, 28 January 1832, p. 68). The scenery for The Forgery; or, The Reading of the Will by Buckstone included reproductions of two paintings.

The Examiner reported on 11 March 1832:

Two scenes were greatly admired: the first was a realization of Wilkie's "Village Politicians," the other of his "Reading of the Will"; both were very good--the latter, indeed, was most excellent; it could not have been so well done on any larger stage; the characters exactly filled the scene in most perfect grouping . . . the artist has reason to be satisfied with the arrangement of the manager. He has done ample justice to his original.

Finally, a burlesque called The Printer's Devil; or, A Type of the Old One, presented in March 1832, was "based on Hogarth's 'The Idle Apprentice,'" according to Martin Meisel (Realizations, p. 116). Meisel notes that "the Adelphi was the theatre most given to the embodiment of illustrative fiction as pictorial drama" (p. 251). No doubt this would not have been the case if not for the talents of Tompkins and Pitt.

The Adelphi season of 1831-32 closed with benefits for Elizabeth Yates (5 April 1832) and John Reeve (12 April 1832). The bill for the latter date indicates that this was a command performance since it features the Royal Coat of Arms. Charles Mathews presented his Comic Annual of 1833 during May, June, and July, once again garnering critical acclaim. The final performance at the Adelphi this season was the 7 August benefit for the widow and children of John Isaacs, featuring four plays that were not part of the regular Adelphi repertory and several actors from other companies.

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Daily Calendar For 1831-1832

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Founded on a Norwegian superstition" (bill) AU: [Edward Fitzball], COMP: George H. Rodwell Au Comm "Written in collaboration with J. B. Buckstone" (bill)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, next 4 Oct 1831

Genre (musical drama) entirely new and original romantic burletta spectacle

First Night Cast

Hans Kietazbar (Norwegian fur merchant): Downe; Petroffe (his son, just returned from Frederichstadt): John Reeve brothers, elk hunters Orcovan: [Frederick H.] Yates; Ennerike: [Henry?] Hemming Norvorgode (the Wizard of the Winds): O. Smith; Captain Seabert: S[tephen] Smith; Mago (dumb negro, attached to the wizard): Willson; Mulkus Pupzz (old domestic, attached to the service of Hans): [John] Sanders; Karlitz: Morris; elk hunters, sailors: Billin, Fry, Childe, H. Childe, [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, Newman; Zora (bride of Ennerike): Miss Daly; Una (her bridesmaid): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam bridesmaids Floreska: Miss Novello; Oenza: Miss Beaumont

Cast Comment The Childe brothers' name rendered on this and a few other bills as "Child"

Reference Cast

Hans Kietazbar: Downe Petroffe: John B. Buckstone Orcovan: Frederick H. Yates Ennerike: Henry? Hemming Norvorgode: O. Smith Captain Seabert: Stephen Smith Mago: James Paulo Mulkus Pupzz: John Sanders Karlitz: Morris elk hunters, sailors:

Billin    Fry    Childe    H. Childe    Frederick H. Mordaunt    Newman Zora: Miss Daly Una: Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam Floreska: Miss Novello Oenza: Miss Beaumont

DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

Norwegian dance: Brown, King, Gibson

the terrific Kraken [Foster]; desolation caused by the leviathan of the deep; (d12) a terrific picture of general annihilation the annihilation effect "peculiar to this theatre" (bill)

1. the Wizard's retreat (Tomkins); 2. [sunrise] supposed purchase of the winds (Tomkins); 3. cluster of rocks on the coast of Norway (Tomkins); 4. interior of Hans' cottage (Pitt); 5. quicksands near the maelstrom (Tomkins); 6. latticed conservatory (Pitt); 7. the wolf's lair (Pitt); 8. stalactistic retreat of the Wizard (Tomkins); 9. basaltic fissure leading to the serpent's cave (Tomkins); 10. hydrocopertic drop (Tomkins); 11. interior of a Norwegian cottage at moonlight (Pitt); 12. lesser whirlpool approaching the maelstroem (Tomkins); 13. basaltic galleries (Pitt)

2) Was I To Blame? (1)

AU: [George H. Rodwell]

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, next 4 Oct 1831

Genre (farce) favorite comic burletta; 1 act

First Night Cast

Melville: [Frederick H.] Yates; Lord Charles Everard: [Henry?] Hemming; Mathew Multiply: Bayne; Julia: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates

Reference Cast

Melville: Frederick H. Yates Lord Charles Everard: Henry?    Hemming

Mathew Multiply: Bayne Julia: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates

Cast truncated on the bill

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (1)

Title Comment Only the first act given AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, next 4 Oct 1831

Genre (burletta) highly popular domestic drama of deep interest; 2 acts

First Night Cast

Miles Bertram: [Frederick H.] Yates; Walter Bernard: [Henry?] Hemming; Grampus: O. Smith; Marmaduke Magog: John Reeve; Jemmy Starling: [John B.] Buckstone; Blackadder: S[tephen] Smith; Alice: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Bella: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Dame Bernard: Mrs. Daly

Reference Cast

Miles Bertram: Frederick H.    Yates Walter Bernard: Henry? Hemming Grampus: O. Smith Marmaduke Magog: John Reeve Jemmy Starling: John B.

Buckstone Blackadder: Stephen Smith Alice: Mrs. Frederick H. Yates Bella: Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam Dame Bernard: Mrs. Daly

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 3 Oct 1831, next 5 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Petroffe: John Reeve Mago: Willson

2) Was I To Blame? (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 3 Oct 1831, next 5 Oct 1831

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (2)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 3 Oct 1831, next 5 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 4 Oct 1831, next 6 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Petroffe: John Reeve Mago: Willson

2) Was I To Blame? (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 4 Oct 1831, next 5 Mar 1832

3) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (3)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 4 Oct 1831, next 6 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (4)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 5 Oct 1831, next 7 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Mago: Willson

Cast truncated on the bill

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (4)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 5 Oct 1831, next 7 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) Freaks and Follies [; or, A Match for the Old One] (1)

AU: [George H. Rodwell]

Performances first 6 Oct 1831, next 7 Oct 1831

Genre (farce) favorite comic burletta

First Night Cast

Sir William Franklin: Downe; Mr. Franklin: [Henry?] Hemming; Doctor Growl: Bayne; Tom Trippit: [James P.] Wilkinson; Ellen: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Sir William Franklin: Gallot Mr. Franklin: Henry? Hemming Doctor Growl: Bayne

Tom Trippit: James P. Wilkinson Ellen: Miss Daly

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (5)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 6 Oct 1831, next 8 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Mago: Willson

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (5)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 6 Oct 1831, next 8 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) Freaks and Follies [; or, A Match for the Old One] (2)

Performances first 6 Oct 1831, previous 6 Oct 1831, next 8 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1831)

BUT Sir William Franklin: Downe

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (6)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 7 Oct 1831, next 10 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Mago: Willson

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (6)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 7 Oct 1831, next 10 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) Freaks and Follies [; or, A Match for the Old One] (3)

Performances first 6 Oct 1831, previous 7 Oct 1831, next 9 Jan 1832

Cast as reference cast (6 Oct 1831)

BUT Sir William Franklin: Downe

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (7)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 8 Oct 1831, next 11 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (7)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 8 Oct 1831, next 11 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (1)

AU: [Samuel J. Arnold]

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, next 11 Oct 1831

Genre (burlesque) favorite burlesque burletta

First Night Cast

Francisco: O. Smith; Abrahamides (with imitations and heavy wit): John Reeve; Dorothea: Miss Daly; Tinderella: Miss Novello; Mopperella: Mrs. Daly; Blousedora: Miss Beaumont

Reference Cast

Francisco: O. Smith Abrahamides: John Reeve Dorothea: Miss Daly

Tinderella: Miss Novello Mopperella: Mrs. Daly Blousedora: Miss Beaumont

Cast truncated in the source

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (8)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 10 Oct 1831, next 12 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (8)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 10 Oct 1831, next 12 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (2)

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, previous 10 Oct 1831, next 12 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (9)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 11 Oct 1831, next 13 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (9)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 11 Oct 1831, next 13 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (3)

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, previous 11 Oct 1831, next 13 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (10)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 12 Oct 1831, next 14 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (10)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 12 Oct 1831, next 14 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (4)

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, previous 12 Oct 1831, next 14 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (11)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 13 Oct 1831, next 15 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (11)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 13 Oct 1831, next 15 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (5)

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, previous 13 Oct 1831, next 15 Oct 1831

1) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (12)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 14 Oct 1831, next 17 Oct 1831

2) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (12)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 14 Oct 1831, next 26 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Miles Bertram: Gallot

3) The Quadrupeds [; or, The Manager's Last Kick] (6)

Performances first 10 Oct 1831, previous 14 Oct 1831, next 9 Feb 1832

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Partly from the French, chiefly original" (bill) AU: [John B. Buckstone], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, next 18 Oct 1831

Genre (melodrama) new and peculiar burletta of domestic interest; 3 acts

First Night Cast

characters in Act I Alexandre (roue, aged thirty-five): [Frederick H.] Yates; Michael (journeyman upholsterer, aged twenty-one): [Henry?] Hemming; Victorine (an embroideress, aged nineteen): Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Elise (a semptress, aged twenty): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam characters in Act II M. de St. Alexandre (horse-dealer, aged forty): [Frederick H.] Yates; Michael, foreman to an upholsterer, aged twenty-six: [Henry?] Hemming; Bijou (a groom): Master Bush; coachmen, servants: [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, [James] Paulo; Madame St. Victor, aged twenty-four: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Madame Le Baronne Elise, aged twenty-five: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Justine, femme de chambre to Madame St. Victor: Miss Novello; Mr. Bonassus (jeweller, aged thirty-five): John Reeve; Blaise (Bonassus's man, aged twenty): [John B.] Buckstone; Macaire (friend of De St. Alexandre): [John] Sanders; cooks: Fry, Ashton; Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Daly characters in Act III Alexandre, juggler and escaped convict, aged sixty: [Frederick H.] Yates; Cisar Chanteloupe (Alexandre's companion, an old soldier of the Imperial Army): O. Smith; Mr. Bonassus, widower, aged thirty-five: John Reeve; Blaise, Bonassus's valet, aged forty: [John B.] Buckstone; Michael, Captain of the National Guard, aged forty-six: [Henry?] Hemming; Bernard (silversmith): V. Webster; sergeants of the National Guard: S[tephen] Smith, Morris; tradesmen, friends of Michael: Childe, E. Childe, [Frederick H.] Mordaunt, Billin, Fry, Miss [Millie?] Barnett, Miss Beaumont, Miss Kench, Miss Walsh; Victorine, keeper of a lodging house, aged forty-four: Mrs. [Frederick H.] Yates; Elise, vendor of oranges, aged forty-five: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Sophie: Mrs. Gallot

Reference Cast

Alexandre: Frederick H. Yates Michael: Henry? Hemming Victorine: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Elise: Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam M. de St. Alexandre: Frederick    H. Yates Michael, foreman to an    upholsterer, aged twenty-six:    Henry? Hemming Bijou: Master Bush coachmen, servants:    Frederick H. Mordaunt    James Paulo Madame St. Victor, aged    twenty-four: Mrs. Frederick H.    Yates Madame Le Baronne Elise, aged    twenty-five: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Justine, femme de chambre to    Madame St. Victor: Miss    Novello Mr. Bonassus: John Reeve Blaise: John B. Buckstone Macaire: John Sanders cooks:    Fry    Ashton Mrs. Bonassus: Mrs. Daly Alexandre, juggler and escaped

convict, aged sixty: Frederick    H. Yates Cisar Chanteloupe: O. Smith Mr. Bonassus, widower, aged    thirty-five: John Reeve Blaise, Bonassus's valet, aged    forty: John B. Buckstone Michael, Captain of the National    Guard, aged forty-six: Henry?    Hemming Bernard: V. Webster sergeants of the National Guard:    Stephen Smith    Morris tradesmen, friends of Michael:    Childe    E. Childe    Frederick H. Mordaunt    Billin    Fry    Miss Millie? Barnett    Miss Beaumont    Miss Kench    Miss Walsh Victorine, keeper of a lodging    house, aged forty-four: Mrs.    Frederick H. Yates Elise, vendor of oranges, aged    forty-five: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Sophie: Mrs. Gallot

I,i mansarde of Victorine in the Rue St. Honore (Pitt); II,i [5 years later] splendid apartments in the palace of the Duke de ---- (Pitt); II,ii apartments in the house of Mr. Bonassus (Pitt); III,i [20 years later] room in a ci-devant gambling house (Pitt); III,ii Notre Dame at night (Tomkins); III,iii Rue de Temple (Tomkins)

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (13)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 15 Oct 1831, next 18 Oct 1831

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

Title Comment Subtitle not on bill AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, next 18 Oct 1831

Genre (burlesque) favorite burlesque burletta

First Night Cast

Billy Taylor: John Reeve; Carolus: O. Smith; Capt. Flatbottem: Gallot; Nicholas: S[tephen] Smith; Mary Wagstaff: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Kitty Sligo: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

Billy Taylor: John Reeve Carolus: O. Smith Capt. Flatbottem: Gallot Nicholas: Stephen Smith

Mary Wagstaff: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Kitty Sligo: Miss Daly

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (2)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 17 Oct 1831, next 19 Oct 1831

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (14)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 17 Oct 1831, next 19 Oct 1831

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

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 17 Oct 1831, next 19 Oct 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (3)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 18 Oct 1831, next 20 Oct 1831

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (15)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 18 Oct 1831, next 20 Oct 1831

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

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 18 Oct 1831, next 20 Oct 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (4)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 19 Oct 1831, next 21 Oct 1831

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (16)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 19 Oct 1831, next 21 Oct 1831

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

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 19 Oct 1831, next 21 Oct 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (5)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 20 Oct 1831, next 22 Oct 1831

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (17)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 20 Oct 1831, next 22 Oct 1831

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

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 20 Oct 1831, next 22 Oct 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (6)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 21 Oct 1831, next 24 Oct 1831

2) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (18)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 21 Oct 1831, next 24 Oct 1831

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

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 21 Oct 1831, next 19 Mar 1832

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (7)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 22 Oct 1831, next 25 Oct 1831

Cast truncated on the bill

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [John B. Buckstone] Au Comm MS note on bill "J. B. Buckstone"

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, next 25 Oct 1831

Genre (burlesque) new grand burletta quadrupedical squib (with serpents) adapted to existing dramatic circumstances

First Night Cast

characters in the introduction and interruptions: [Frederick H.] Yates, John Reeve, [James P.] Wilkinson, Tomkins, Pitt, Evans, Godbee, De Boos, [James] Paulo, "The Carpenters", Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam quadrupeds in the squib The Lion: John Reeve; The Tiger: [James P.] Wilkinson; ghost of the deceased kangaroo: [John B.] Buckstone; The Tiger Cat: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; boas, pelicans, kangaroos, monkies, bulls, cocks, hens: [Unlisted]; donkey: "An Obstinate Ass" bipeds Hyder Ali (Sultan of Mysore): S[tephen] Smith; Sadhusing (Nabob of Bangalore): [Frederick H.] Yates; Mrs. Sadhusing (his wife): Miss [Millie?] Barnett; Miss Sadhusing (his daughter): Miss Beaumont; a fine child: "Young Gentleman" (engaged for the occasion)

Reference Cast

characters in the introduction    and interruptions:    John Reeve    James P. Wilkinson    Tomkins    Pitt    Evans    Godbee    De Boos    James Paulo    "The Carpenters"    Mrs. Edward Fitzwilliam    Gallot The Lion: John Reeve

The Tiger: James P. Wilkinson The Tiger Cat: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam boas, pelicans, kangaroos,    monkies, bulls, cocks, hens:    Unlisted donkey: "An Obstinate Ass" Hyder Ali: Stephen Smith Sadhusing: Gallot Mrs. Sadhusing: Miss Millie?    Barnett Miss Sadhusing: Miss Beaumont a fine child: "Young Gentleman"

Overthrow of the Bipeds by the Quadrupeds and Apotheosis of the present state of seige

bill contains "a synopsis of incidents"

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (19)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 22 Oct 1831, next 25 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

Cast Comment "The public is most respectfully informed that Miss Novello will perform the character of Una in The Sea Serpent, this and the following evenings" (printed apology, date not given but surmised); No cast given on this bill

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (8)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 24 Oct 1831, next 26 Oct 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (2)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 24 Oct 1831, next 26 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates ghost of the deceased kangaroo:   John B. Buckstone

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (20)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 24 Oct 1831, next 26 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (9)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 25 Oct 1831, next 27 Oct 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (3)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 25 Oct 1831, next 27 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates ghost of the deceased kangaroo:   John B. Buckstone

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (21)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 25 Oct 1831, next 27 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (10)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 26 Oct 1831, next 28 Oct 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (4)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 26 Oct 1831, next 28 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates ghost of the deceased kangaroo:   John B. Buckstone

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (22)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 26 Oct 1831, next 28 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (11)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 27 Oct 1831, next 29 Oct 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (5)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 27 Oct 1831, next 29 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates ghost of the deceased kangaroo:   John B. Buckstone

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (23)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 27 Oct 1831, next 29 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (12)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 28 Oct 1831, next 31 Oct 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (6)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 28 Oct 1831, next 31 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates ghost of the deceased kangaroo:   John B. Buckstone

3) The Sea Serpent; or, The Wizard of the Winds! (24)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 28 Oct 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

BUT Una: Miss Novello Floreska: Unk

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (13)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 29 Oct 1831, next 1 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (7)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 29 Oct 1831, next 1 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

AU: [Edward Fitzball]

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, next 1 Nov 1831

Genre (melodrama) favorite nautical burletta

First Night Cast

Angerstaff (captain of the Beacon): [Frederick H.] Yates; Frederick (an orphan): [Henry?] Hemming; Jack Junk (British sailor): Gallot; Weignstodt (a benevolent fisherman): Downe; Ormanloff: S[tephen] Smith; Maurice: [John] Sanders; Mariette (the mysterious woman of the Beacon): Miss Daly; Christine (the fisherman's daughter): Miss Novello

Reference Cast

Angerstaff: Frederick H. Yates Frederick: Henry? Hemming Jack Junk: Gallot Weignstodt: Downe

Ormanloff: Stephen Smith Maurice: John Sanders Mariette: Miss Daly Christine: Miss Novello

explosion and foundering of the Beacon

1. deck of the Beacon lighted up during a storm

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (14)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 31 Oct 1831, next 2 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (8)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 31 Oct 1831, next 2 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 31 Oct 1831, next 2 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (15)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 1 Nov 1831, next 3 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (9)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 1 Nov 1831, next 3 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 1 Nov 1831, next 3 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (16)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 2 Nov 1831, next 4 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (10)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 2 Nov 1831, next 4 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 2 Nov 1831, next 4 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (17)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 3 Nov 1831, next 5 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (11)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 3 Nov 1831, next 5 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 3 Nov 1831, next 5 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (18)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 4 Nov 1831, next 7 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (12)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 4 Nov 1831, next 7 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 4 Nov 1831, next 7 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (19)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 5 Nov 1831, next 8 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (13)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 5 Nov 1831, next 8 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 5 Nov 1831, next 8 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (20)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 7 Nov 1831, next 9 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (14)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 7 Nov 1831, next 9 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 7 Nov 1831, next 9 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (21)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 8 Nov 1831, next 10 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (15)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 8 Nov 1831, next 10 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 8 Nov 1831, next 10 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (22)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 9 Nov 1831, next 11 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (16)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 9 Nov 1831, next 11 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 9 Nov 1831, next 11 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (23)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 10 Nov 1831, next 12 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (17)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 10 Nov 1831, next 12 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 10 Nov 1831, next 12 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (24)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 11 Nov 1831, next 14 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (18)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 11 Nov 1831, next 14 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 11 Nov 1831, next 17 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (25)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 12 Nov 1831, next 15 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (19)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 12 Nov 1831, next 15 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Title Comment Based on Cooper's novel AU: [Edward Fitzball], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 14 Nov 1831, next 15 Nov 1831

Genre (musical drama) favorite nautical burletta; 2 acts

First Night Cast

The Red Rover: [Frederick H.] Yates; Lieutenant Wilder: [Henry?] Hemming; Fid: Gallot; Guinea: King; Corporal Stiff: [John] Sanders; Sam: S[tephen] Smith; first mutineer: Morris; Hector Homespun (the gossiping taylor of Newport): [James P.] Wilkinson; Madame de Lacy: Mrs. Gallot; Gertrude: Miss Daly

Reference Cast

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

Sam: Stephen Smith first mutineer: Morris Hector Homespun: James P.    Wilkinson Madame de Lacy: Mrs. Gallot Gertrude: Miss Daly

(bI) overture: [Hummel]

mutiny; burning and sinking of the vessel

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

General Non-Title Information

"The new burletta in which Mlle. [sic] Celeste, of the Academie Royale, Paris, will make her first appearance is postponed for days [November 21, 1831]" (bill)

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (26)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 14 Nov 1831, next 16 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (20)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 14 Nov 1831, next 16 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 14 Nov 1831, previous 14 Nov 1831, next 16 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (27)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 15 Nov 1831, next 17 Nov 1831

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (21)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 15 Nov 1831, next 17 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (24 Oct 1831)

BUT Sadhusing: Frederick H.   Yates OMITS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Gallot ADDS characters in the   introduction and   interruptions: Frederick H.   Yates

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

Performances first 14 Nov 1831, previous 15 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (28)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 16 Nov 1831, next 18 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (22)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 16 Nov 1831, next 18 Nov 1831

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 12 Nov 1831, next 18 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (31 Oct 1831)

BUT Angerstaff: O. Smith

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (29)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 17 Nov 1831, next 19 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (23)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 17 Nov 1831, next 19 Nov 1831

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 17 Nov 1831, next 19 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (31 Oct 1831)

BUT Angerstaff: O. Smith

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (30)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 18 Nov 1831, next 21 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (24)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 18 Nov 1831, next 21 Nov 1831

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

Performances first 31 Oct 1831, previous 18 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (31 Oct 1831)

BUT Angerstaff: O. Smith

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (31)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 19 Nov 1831, next 22 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "Partly founded on Cooper's celebrated novel of The Borderers" (bill) AU: [William B. Bernard], COMP: George H. Rodwell

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, next 22 Nov 1831

Genre (melodrama) new American burletta

First Night Cast

Puritans Major Gough (the regicide): Downe borderers Captain Heathcote: Gallot; Content (his son): S[tephen] Smith select men Satisfaction Skunk (a select man and a swapper): John Reeve; Comprehension Hoskins: King; Perseverance Pepperel: E. Childe settlers Struggle-Still-Huggins: Morris; Tarry long and have at last Brown: [James] Paulo; Effectually Stout Stand Jones: Billin; Ejaculation Tibbs: Ashton; Determination Dykes: Fry; Consideration Sympson: [Frederick H.] Mordaunt; Hope Gough (disguised as a cavalier, and pretending to be dumb): Mme. [Celine] Celeste (1st app); Faith (her sister): Miss Daly; Abundance (Skunks' wife): Mrs. Daly; child: Mlle. Chapuy cavaliers Colonel Marsden (conducting the pursuit): [Henry?] Hemming; Sergeant Sapper: Bayne indians Conanchet, a Narragansett spy: O. Smith; Tommani Tommahoc (a great mud turtle): John Reeve; Uncas (the last of the Mohicans): [John] Sanders; Indians: V. Webster, Newman, Richardson, Phillips,

Cast Comment This was Mme. [Celine] Celeste-Elliott's first London appearance. "Skunk" spelled "Shunk" this bill only

Reference Cast

Major Gough: Gallot Captain Heathcote: V. Webster Content: Stephen Smith Satisfaction Skunk: John Reeve Comprehension Hoskins: King Perseverance Pepperel: E.    Childe Tarry long and have at last    Brown: James Paulo Determination Dykes: Fry Hope Gough: Mme. Celine Celeste Faith: Miss Daly Abundance: Mrs. Daly child: Mlle. Chapuy Colonel Marsden: Henry? Hemming Sergeant Sapper: Bayne

Conanchet, a Narragansett spy:    O. Smith Tommani Tommahoc: John Reeve Uncas: John Sanders Indians:    Newman    Richardson    Phillips    Frederick H. Mordaunt Reuben Ring: Morris Nammatta, the Wept of the    Wish-Ton Wish: Mme. Celine    Celeste Tommani Tommaboc: John Reeve Connanchet, Chief of the    Narragansetts: O. Smith

(bI) overture: [[Ferdinando] Paer]

Indian dance: [Mons. Hullin], Brown, King, Gibson, Mlle. Chapuy; Narragansett war dance: Mme. [Celine] Celeste

attack of the Indians, the burning, and escape by the dry well

[1660] 1. settlement of New London, Harbour of Long Island (Tomkins); 2. strong room (Pitt); 3. Skunk's log cottage (Pitt); 4. Borderers' habitation (Pitt); 5. the stockade (Pitt); 6. Indian village on the banks of the Conanchet (Tomkins); 7. valley of the Wish-Ton Wish (Tomkins); 8. American land view (Tomkins); 9. the red oak (Tomkins)

Subsequent bills show incorrectly that action took place in 1760 and 1770 although scenery description always shows 1660

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (25)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 19 Nov 1831, next 22 Nov 1831

Cast truncated on the bill

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (32)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 21 Nov 1831, next 23 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (2)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 21 Nov 1831, next 23 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1831)

BUT Major Gough: Downe Captain Heathcote: Gallot OMITS Indians: Frederick H.   Mordaunt Reuben Ring: Morris Nammatta, the Wept of the   Wish-Ton Wish: Mme. Celine   Celeste Tommani Tommaboc: John Reeve Connanchet, Chief of the   Narragansetts: O. Smith ADDS Struggle-Still-Huggins:   Morris Effectually Stout Stand Jones:   Billin Ejaculation Tibbs: Ashton Consideration Sympson: Frederick   H. Mordaunt Indians: V. Webster

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (26)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 21 Nov 1831, next 23 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (33)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 22 Nov 1831, next 24 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (3)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 22 Nov 1831, next 24 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1831)

BUT Major Gough: Downe Captain Heathcote: Gallot OMITS Indians: Frederick H.   Mordaunt Reuben Ring: Morris Nammatta, the Wept of the   Wish-Ton Wish: Mme. Celine   Celeste Tommani Tommaboc: John Reeve Connanchet, Chief of the   Narragansetts: O. Smith ADDS Struggle-Still-Huggins:   Morris Effectually Stout Stand Jones:   Billin Ejaculation Tibbs: Ashton Consideration Sympson: Frederick   H. Mordaunt Indians: V. Webster

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (27)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 22 Nov 1831, next 24 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (34)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 23 Nov 1831, next 25 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (4)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 23 Nov 1831, next 25 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1831)

BUT Major Gough: Downe Captain Heathcote: Gallot OMITS Indians: Frederick H.   Mordaunt Connanchet, Chief of the   Narragansetts: O. Smith ADDS Indians: V. Webster

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (28)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 23 Nov 1831, next 25 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (35)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 24 Nov 1831, next 26 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (5)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 24 Nov 1831, next 26 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1831)

BUT Major Gough: Downe Captain Heathcote: Gallot OMITS Indians: Frederick H.   Mordaunt Connanchet, Chief of the   Narragansetts: O. Smith ADDS Indians: V. Webster

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (29)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 24 Nov 1831, next 26 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (36)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 25 Nov 1831, next 28 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (6)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 25 Nov 1831, next 28 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (21 Nov 1831)

BUT Major Gough: Downe Captain Heathcote: Gallot OMITS Indians: Frederick H.   Mordaunt Connanchet, Chief of the   Narragansetts: O. Smith ADDS Indians: V. Webster

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (30)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 25 Nov 1831, next 28 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (37)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 26 Nov 1831, next 29 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (7)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 26 Nov 1831, next 29 Nov 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (31)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 26 Nov 1831, next 29 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (38)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 28 Nov 1831, next 30 Nov 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (8)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 28 Nov 1831, next 30 Nov 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (32)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 28 Nov 1831, next 30 Nov 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (39)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 29 Nov 1831, next 1 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (9)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 29 Nov 1831, next 1 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (33)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 29 Nov 1831, next 1 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (40)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 30 Nov 1831, next 2 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (10)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 30 Nov 1831, next 2 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (34)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 30 Nov 1831, next 2 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (41)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 1 Dec 1831, next 3 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (11)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 1 Dec 1831, next 3 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (35)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 1 Dec 1831, next 3 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (42)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 2 Dec 1831, next 5 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (17 Oct 1831)

BUT Alexandre: James P.   Wilkinson

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (12)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 2 Dec 1831, next 5 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (36)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 2 Dec 1831, next 5 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (43)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 3 Dec 1831, next 6 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (13)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 3 Dec 1831, next 6 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (37)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 3 Dec 1831, next 6 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (44)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 5 Dec 1831, next 7 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (14)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 5 Dec 1831, next 7 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (38)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 5 Dec 1831, next 7 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (45)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 6 Dec 1831, next 8 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (15)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 6 Dec 1831, next 8 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (39)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 6 Dec 1831, next 8 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (46)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 7 Dec 1831, next 9 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (16)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 7 Dec 1831, next 9 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (40)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 7 Dec 1831, next 9 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (47)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 8 Dec 1831, next 10 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (17)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 8 Dec 1831, next 10 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (41)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 8 Dec 1831, next 10 Dec 1831

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (48)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 9 Dec 1831, next 12 Dec 1831

2) The Wept of the Wish-Ton-Wish (18)

Performances first 21 Nov 1831, previous 9 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (42)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 9 Dec 1831, next 12 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever; "A little harmless badinage on the dramatic and other follies of the day" (bill) AU: [William T. Moncrieff], COMP: William H. Callcott Au Comm Music all arranged by Callcott with exception of duet by Sola

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, next 13 Dec 1831

Genre (extravaganza) entirely new theatrical operatical extravaganza; prel, 2 acts, epil, finale

First Night Cast

characters in the prelude: The Manager's Dream Mr. Whistlecraft (an old manager of the Tate Wilkinson School, playing the legitimate drama, acting all the best parts himself, and taking the consequences): [Frederick H.] Yates; Thalia (out of employ, apearing for the manager's benefit): Mrs. Gallot; Melpomene (out of employ, appearing for the manager's benefit): Miss Novello; Theophilus Daw (a vocal property man): [James P.] Wilkinson characters in the prelude: sharing members of Whistlecraft's company Mr. Montague: Morris; Mr. Wouldbe: V. Webster; Mr. Mouldygrab: Fry; undesignated member of the company: Billin; Miss Beverley: Miss [Millie?] Barnett; Miss Fitzparrot: Miss Beaumont characters in the extravaganza Playfare (Theatrical Gaius of "The Truncheon Inn," the old-established house of call for actors): Bayne; Paul Pry (from Coventry, in propria personae): John Reeve; Giovanni (from May Fair): Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Pluto (from St. James's): [Unk]; The Brigand (from Dover): O. Smith; Billy Black (from Dunstable): [James P.] Wilkinson; Leporello (from his last place in Harley Street): [John B.] Buckstone; William (from the downs): Gallot; Teddy the Tiler (displaying his power, from St. Giles): [John] Sanders; Mr. Inspector Y of the X Division of New Police (from Bow Street): S[tephen] Smith; Peter Mammock (waiter at "The Truncheon"): King; Driver (the Dover coachman): Morris; porter: Brown; guard: [Frederick H.] Mordaunt; guests, firemen: [Unlisted]; Black-Eyed Susan (from Deal): Miss Alleyne (1st app any stage)

Cast Comment Miss Alleyne's name spelled without the final "e" this season

Reference Cast

Mr. Whistlecraft: Frederick H.    Yates Thalia: Mrs. Gallot Melpomene: Miss Novello Theophilus Daw: James P.    Wilkinson Mr. Montague: Morris Mr. Wouldbe: V. Webster Mr. Mouldygrab: Fry undesignated member of the    company: Billin Miss Beverley: Miss Millie?    Barnett Miss Fitzparrot: Miss Beaumont Playfare: Bayne Paul Pry: John Reeve

Giovanni: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Pluto: Unk The Brigand: O. Smith Billy Black: James P. Wilkinson Leporello: John B. Buckstone William: Gallot Teddy the Tiler: John Sanders Mr. Inspector Y of the X Division    of New Police: Stephen Smith Peter Mammock: King Driver: Morris porter: Brown guard: Frederick H. Mordaunt guests, firemen: Unlisted Black-Eyed Susan: Miss Alleyne

(dI) conflagration of the inn; (dII) disappearance of Pluto

1. exterior of "The Truncheon Inn"; 2. "The White Horse cellar"; 3. courtyard and sleeping galleries of "The Truncheon Inn"; 4. ruins of "the Truncheon Inn" and stage of Whistlecraft's Theatre

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (49)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 10 Dec 1831, next 13 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (43)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 10 Dec 1831, next 13 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (2)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 12 Dec 1831, next 14 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (50)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 12 Dec 1831, next 14 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (44)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 12 Dec 1831, next 14 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (3)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 13 Dec 1831, next 15 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (51)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 13 Dec 1831, next 15 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (45)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 13 Dec 1831, next 15 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (4)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 14 Dec 1831, next 16 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (52)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 14 Dec 1831, next 16 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (46)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 14 Dec 1831, next 16 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (5)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 15 Dec 1831, next 17 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (53)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 15 Dec 1831, next 17 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (47)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 15 Dec 1831, next 17 Dec 1831

1) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (6)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 16 Dec 1831, next 19 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (54)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 16 Dec 1831, next 19 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (48)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 16 Dec 1831, next 21 Dec 1831

1) Damon and Pythias (1)

Title Comment 1st time ever AU: [John B. Buckstone]

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, next 20 Dec 1831

Genre (farce) new comic burletta

First Night Cast

Pythias Smith: [Frederick H.] Yates; Damon Smith: [Henry?] Hemming; Mr. Timepiece: Gallot; Billy: [John B.] Buckstone; Mr. Piggott: V. Webster; Mr. Flaybittle: Morris; Mrs. Stokes: Mrs. [Edward] Fitzwilliam; Jane: Miss Daly; Miss Tidmarsh: Miss Beaumont; Mrs. Piggott: Miss [Millie?] Barnett

Reference Cast

Pythias Smith: Frederick H.    Yates Damon Smith: Henry? Hemming Mr. Timepiece: Gallot Billy: John B. Buckstone Mr. Piggott: V. Webster Mr. Flaybittle: Morris

Mrs. Stokes: Mrs. Edward    Fitzwilliam Jane: Miss Daly Miss Tidmarsh: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Piggott: Miss Millie?    Barnett

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (55)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 17 Dec 1831, next 20 Dec 1831

3) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (7)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 17 Dec 1831, next 20 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1831)

BUT Giovanni: Miss Daly OMITS Mr. Inspector Y of the X   Division of New Police:   Stephen Smith

1) Damon and Pythias (2)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 19 Dec 1831, next 21 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (56)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 19 Dec 1831, next 21 Dec 1831

3) Favorites in Town; or, Stage Arrivals (8)

Performances first 12 Dec 1831, previous 19 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (12 Dec 1831)

BUT Giovanni: Miss Daly OMITS Mr. Inspector Y of the X   Division of New Police:   Stephen Smith

Source Comment Royal Coat of Arms on bill Special Performance Special performance: Juvenile Night

1) Damon and Pythias (3)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 20 Dec 1831, next 22 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (57)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 20 Dec 1831, next 22 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (49)

Title Comment "For the accomodation of the juvenile visitors, the Mock Lions for three nights" (bill) Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 17 Dec 1831, next 22 Dec 1831

General Non-Title Information

"By Special Desire" (bill)

Special Performance Special performance: Juvenile Night

1) Damon and Pythias (4)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 21 Dec 1831, next 23 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (58)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 21 Dec 1831, next 23 Dec 1831

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (50)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 21 Dec 1831, next 23 Dec 1831

Special Performance Special performance: Juvenile Night

1) Damon and Pythias (5)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 22 Dec 1831, next 26 Dec 1831

2) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (59)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 22 Dec 1831, next 2 Jan 1832

3) Hyder Ali; or, The Lions of Mysore (51)

Performances first 24 Oct 1831, previous 22 Dec 1831, next 31 Jan 1832

DARK: Christmas Eve

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (13)

Title Comment Second act added; Five years lapse between acts Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 15 Oct 1831, next 27 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (6)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 23 Dec 1831, next 27 Dec 1831

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (1)

Title Comment first time ever AU: [Unknown]

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, next 27 Dec 1831

Genre (pantomime) new grand comic Christmas pantomime; 16 scenes

First Night Cast

Crispinaus (Elfin King of the cobblers): C. Morris; Lapstoinio (his foreman): V. Webster; Dame Tentoes (Old Woman that lived in a Shoe), afterwards Clown: [John] Sanders; elfin cobblers: "Waxend", "Bristle", "Awl", "Strap", "Pegaway", "snobulus"; Little Bo-Peep (shepherd boy), afterwards Harlequin: Gibson; Gaffer Gosling (wealthy farmer), afterwards Pantaloon: Brown (1st app in role); Goosey Gosling (his hopeful son): [James] Paulo; Dame Gosling: Willson; Parrot: "Miss Pollyhemia"; Dazzlebright (fairy of the parrot, and agent of Crispinaus): Mlle. Chapuy; farmers men, reapers, villagers: "Scythe", "Sickle", "Oatstraw", "Barleymeal", "Pyefield", "Hopdust" Old Woman's children Tommy Tucker Tentoes: "Master Paplove" Jackey Dandy Tentoes: "Master Ticklepitcher"; Johnny Horner Tentoes: "Master Greedygut"; Georgy Tentoes: "Master Sleepyhead"; Tammy Tentoes: "Master Popkins"; Kitty Tentoes: "Miss Lollypop"; Betty Tentoes: "Miss Rosycheek"; Becky Tentoes: "Miss Rompabout"; Little Toby Tentoes: "Master Chickabiddy"; Metatiscoff (Enchanter of the Silver Castle): S[tephen] Smith; Bristleback (Spirit of the Brazen Shield), afterwards Whirligig: King; Bluebell (confined by the enchanter in the Metallic Tower), afterwards Columbine: Miss [Leone] Griffiths; imps of the Silver Castle: "Dragonface", "Weaselhoof", "Griffinhorn", "Porcupine", "Owletwing", "Sulpherbat"; Turk: "Rububski"; tinker: "Kettlepot"; Chinaman: "Hooshoofoo"; pastrycook: "Sugartooth"; Moll Flagon: "Mrs. Rubynose"; linen draper: "L. Wide"; pawnbroker: "Fitzballs"; dealer in gingerbread: "Spicenut"; Shabby Dandy: "Shockingshirt"; Miss Sneaky: "Miss Twizzle"; old women: "Mrs. Hobble", "Mrs. Wobble", "Mrs. Gobble"; thief: "Prigpocket"; man with dog collar: "Roundhisneck"; scavenger: "Dirtyslush"; countryman: "Hogsflesh"; Mrs. Incumpipes: "Mrs. Jollyday"; the little Incumpipes: "Master Hobbs", "Master Dobbs", "Master Jumble", Master Davis; tall footman: "Lankylegs"; officer of the lumber troop: "Fightorrun"; man with hogswash: "Littlepigs"; Dandy Black: "Buckraman"; Dandy Butcher: "Leavehisshop"; Dandy Coalheaver: "Wallsend"; pot boy: "Beerbelow"; fat baker: "Grindbones"; thin tailor: "Herringbone"; ragged rascal: "L. Bowsout"; lame soldier: "Gammypin"; old maid: "Miss Scandalize"; Italian with image: "Mould"; Jew: "Vatyoubuy"; master of gin shop: "Doneup"; porter of temperance society: "Soberman"; governors of temperance society: "Waterdrink", "Coffeesip"; sweep: "Chummy"; shabby man: "Tipplenot"; printer: "Dabdevil"; imps: "Master Aquafortis", "Master Vitriol", "Master Turpentine"; man with telescope: "Stargaze"; his wife: "Mrs. Cometsee"; old watchman: "Gotosleep"; visitors: "Peep", "Look", "Lame", "Lawkadaisy"; bathing woman: "Mrs. Dipumin"; fat lady: "Mrs. Neverswim"; dandy life guardsman: "Pugnose"; bathers: "Miss Rightin", "Miss Splashwater", "Miss Strikeout"

Cast Comment errors in spelling of roles and performers regularized on basis of subsequent bills

Reference Cast

Crispinaus: C. Morris Lapstoinio: V. Webster Dame Tentoes, afterwards Clown:    John Sanders elfin cobblers:    "Waxend"    "Bristle"    "Awl"    "Strap"    "Pegaway"    "snobulus" Little Bo-Peep, afterwards    Harlequin: Gibson Gaffer Gosling, afterwards    Pantaloon: Brown Goosey Gosling: James Paulo Dame Gosling: Willson Parrot: "Miss Pollyhemia" Dazzlebright: Mlle. Chapuy farmers men, reapers, villagers:    "Scythe"    "Sickle"    "Oatstraw"    "Barleymeal"    "Pyefield"    "Hopdust" Tommy Tucker Tentoes: "Master    Paplove" Jackey Dandy Tentoes: "Master    Ticklepitcher" Johnny Horner Tentoes: "Master    Greedygut" Georgy Tentoes: "Master    Sleepyhead" Tammy Tentoes: "Master Popkins" Kitty Tentoes: "Miss Lollypop" Betty Tentoes: "Miss Rosycheek" Becky Tentoes: "Miss Rompabout" Little Toby Tentoes: "Master    Chickabiddy" Metatiscoff: Stephen Smith Bristleback, afterwards    Whirligig: King Bluebell, afterwards Columbine:    Miss Leone Griffiths imps of the Silver Castle:    "Dragonface"    "Weaselhoof"    "Griffinhorn"    "Porcupine"    "Owletwing"    "Sulpherbat" Turk: "Rububski" tinker: "Kettlepot" Chinaman: "Hooshoofoo" pastrycook: "Sugartooth" Moll Flagon: "Mrs. Rubynose" linen draper: "L. Wide" pawnbroker: "Fitzballs" dealer in gingerbread:    "Spicenut"

Shabby Dandy: "Shockingshirt" Miss Sneaky: "Miss Twizzle" old women:    "Mrs. Hobble"    "Mrs. Wobble"    "Mrs. Gobble" thief: "Prigpocket" man with dog collar:    "Roundhisneck" scavenger: "Dirtyslush" countryman: "Hogsflesh" Mrs. Incumpipes: "Mrs.    Jollyday" the little Incumpipes:    "Master Hobbs"    "Master Dobbs"    "Master Jumble"    Master Davis tall footman: "Lankylegs" officer of the lumber troop:    "Fightorrun" man with hogswash: "Littlepigs" Dandy Black: "Buckraman" Dandy Butcher: "Leavehisshop" Dandy Coalheaver: "Wallsend" pot boy: "Beerbelow" fat baker: "Grindbones" thin tailor: "Herringbone" ragged rascal: "L. Bowsout" lame soldier: "Gammypin" old maid: "Miss Scandalize" Italian with image: "Mould" Jew: "Vatyoubuy" master of gin shop: "Doneup" porter of temperance society:    "Soberman" governors of temperance society:    "Waterdrink"    "Coffeesip" sweep: "Chummy" shabby man: "Tipplenot" printer: "Dabdevil" imps:    "Master Aquafortis"    "Master Vitriol"    "Master Turpentine" man with telescope: "Stargaze" his wife: "Mrs. Cometsee" old watchman: "Gotosleep" visitors:    "Peep"    "Look"    "Lame"    "Lawkadaisy" bathing woman: "Mrs. Dipumin" fat lady: "Mrs. Neverswim" dandy life guardsman: "Pugnose" bathers:    "Miss Rightin"    "Miss Splashwater"    "Miss Strikeout"

ARR: H. Younge; ARR: Foster; DIR: [Frederick H.] Yates

overture and music of opening: [George H. Rodwell]; music of comic business: Callcott

1. elfin workshop of Crispinaus, the Cobbler King (Pitt); 2. Gooseberry Farm, village, and cornfields with Bo-Peep's haycock (Tomkins); 3. [early eveniing] outside the Old Woman's shoe (Tomkins); 4. the giant wicket forming the entrance to the Castle of Polished Silver (Tomkins); 5. the metallic tower of terror or hall of the enchanted shields (Pitt); 6. Shoe Lane (Tomkins); 7. linen draper's and pawnbroker's shops; 8. outskirts of Norwood on a summer's day (Tomkins); 9. East Gate, Regent's Park (Pitt); 10. baker's shop and tailor's house; 11. a view of Hampshire (Tomkins); 12. temperance society and gin shop; 13. Moon Street by moonlight; 14. entrance to Mustapha Ben Bow Wow's Shampooing and Hot Baths; 15. Wax End; 16. fairy palace of the silver shoe

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (14)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 26 Dec 1831, next 28 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (7)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 26 Dec 1831, next 28 Dec 1831

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (2)

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, previous 26 Dec 1831, next 28 Dec 1831

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (15)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 27 Dec 1831, next 29 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (8)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 27 Dec 1831, next 29 Dec 1831

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (3)

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, previous 27 Dec 1831, next 29 Dec 1831

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (16)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 28 Dec 1831, next 30 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (9)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 28 Dec 1831, next 30 Dec 1831

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (4)

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, previous 28 Dec 1831, next 30 Dec 1831

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (17)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 29 Dec 1831, next 31 Dec 1831

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (10)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 29 Dec 1831, next 31 Dec 1831

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (5)

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, previous 29 Dec 1831, next 31 Dec 1831

1) The Wreck Ashore [; or, A Bridegroom from the Sea] (18)

Performances first 3 Oct 1831, previous 30 Dec 1831, next 5 Jan 1832

Cast as reference cast (3 Oct 1831)

ADDS Gaffer Fallowfield:   Willson Lucy: Miss Beaumont Mrs. Starling: Miss Walsh villagers, revenue officers:   Unlisted

2) Damon and Pythias (11)

Performances first 19 Dec 1831, previous 30 Dec 1831, next 2 Jan 1832

3) Harlequin and Little Bo-Peep; or, The Old Woman that Lived in a Shoe (6)

Performances first 26 Dec 1831, previous 30 Dec 1831, next 2 Jan 1832

1) Victorine; or, "I'll Sleep on It" (60)

Performances first 17 Oct 1831, previous 23 De