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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong><br />

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Professor of English<br />

The University of North Carolina; supplementary encoding and revision supplied by Brooke Dykman Dockter.<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong><br />

The Huntington Library<br />

San Marino, California<br />

Contact Information<br />

Manuscripts Department<br />

The Huntington Library<br />

1151 Oxford Road<br />

San Marino, California 91108<br />

Phone: (626) 405-2203<br />

Fax: (626) 449-5720<br />

Email: lgarcia@huntington.org<br />

URL: http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=554<br />

Processed by:<br />

Dougald MacMillan<br />

Professor of English<br />

The University of North Carolina<br />

Date Completed:<br />

1939<br />

© 2000 The Huntington Library. All rights reserved.<br />

Descriptive Summary<br />

Title: <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong><br />

Collector: <strong>Larpent</strong>, <strong>John</strong><br />

Repository: The Huntington Library<br />

San Marino, California 91108<br />

Language: English.<br />

Access<br />

Collection is open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more<br />

information please go to following URL .<br />

Publication Rights<br />

In order to quote from, publish, or reproduce any of the manuscripts or visual materials, researchers must obtain formal<br />

permission from the office of the Library Director. In most instances, permission is given by the Huntington as owner of the<br />

physical property rights only, and researchers must also obtain permission from the holder of the literary rights. In some<br />

instances, the Huntington owns the literary rights, as well as the physical property rights. Researchers may contact the<br />

appropriate curator for further information.<br />

Preferred Citation<br />

[Identification of item], <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.<br />

Prefatory Note<br />

The licensing act of 1737 required that copies of all plays and other entertainments designed to be performed on the stage<br />

in Great Britain be submitted to the Lord Chamberlain for license fourteen days before their presentation. In order to carry<br />

out the provisions of the new law, the office of Examiner of <strong>Plays</strong> was established, the first Examiner, William Chetwynd,<br />

being appointed on March 10, 1738. Chetwynd acted almost entirely through deputies, first Thomas Odell 1 and second<br />

Edward Capell. 2 At his death, April 3, 1770, apparently no successor was designated; and Capell acted as Examiner until<br />

the appointment of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong> on November 20, 1778. <strong>Larpent</strong> died in office on January 18, 1824.<br />

The official copies of plays submitted to the Examiner between 1737 and January, 1824, in <strong>Larpent</strong>'s possession at the time<br />

of his death, were bought about 1832 by <strong>John</strong> Payne Collier and Thomas Amyot. 3 In An Old Man's Diary, 4 under the date<br />

of March 11, 1832, Collier states:<br />

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My friend Amyot and I, between us, have bought all <strong>Larpent</strong>'s Dramatic Manuscripts... but, on the whole, they are<br />

hardly worth the money we have given for them (¥400).... The <strong>Larpent</strong> Manuscripts fill six or eight immense bundles,<br />

and I hardly know how to find them house-room, particularly as Amyot leaves his share in my keeping.<br />

During the years that he owned the collection, Collier referred to it twice in published articles; 1 and in January, 1854, there<br />

was an announcement in the Athenaeum 2 that the collection had been bought by the Earl of Ellesmere. The plays had<br />

been offered (by Collier?), the notice continued, to the Trustees of the British Museum, who declined to purchase them;<br />

they will, therefore, form a distinguishing feature in the library of his Lordship's new mansion in the Green Park, and no<br />

doubt will be accessible to all who wish to consult the plays for literary and historical purposes. Then, forgotten, they lay in<br />

the library of Bridgewater House for sixty-three years; and, overshadowed by the Chaucer Manuscript and the Shakespeare<br />

first folio, passed unheeded into the Huntington Library in 1917. 3 At last they were recalled to the attention of students in<br />

1927, with the publication of references to the collection in Allardyce Nicoll's A History of Late Eighteenth Century Drama,<br />

and were described as the real feature of the [Bridgewater House] library in its later period by George Sherburn in an<br />

account of Huntington Library Collections in 1931. 4<br />

Presumably, all new plays performed between June 24, 1737, and January 18, 1824, were licensed as the law required; and<br />

one might expect to find them in the collection in the Huntington Library. But, enormous as the collection still is, it is not<br />

now entirely complete. The extent and causes of the shrinkage are difficult to determine, but from time to time, apparently,<br />

individual pieces were abstracted. 5<br />

In the Bridgewater House Library the plays were bound in blue paper covers, neatly labeled, and shelved in boxes of four<br />

sizes (designated Large, Extra, Middle, and Small), stamped <strong>Larpent</strong> Dramatic MSS., and bearing on the spine lists of the<br />

contents. Within the sizes, the arrangement was roughly chronological. Three scrapbook volumes contained occasional<br />

prologues and epilogues, addresses, and undated or unidentified short pieces. Presumably under Collier's direction, there<br />

was made a manuscript catalogue, 1 which sometimes conveys information not found upon the copy itself, but which is<br />

inaccurate and not quite complete.<br />

The copies sent to the Examiner are generally clearly written by professional copyists attached to the theatres, though<br />

some are partly, or entirely, in the authors' handwriting. Most copies are accompanied by a formal application for license to<br />

perform, signed by the manager of the theatre; and the name of the author only rarely appears upon the play, except on<br />

title-pages of printed copies, submitted instead of manuscripts. Originally, manuscripts were bound in a rough, whity-brown<br />

paper cover, upon which the Examiner often made notes. Before <strong>Larpent</strong> took office the mark that was used to indicate<br />

that the play had been examined seems to have been an X on this paper cover; but <strong>Larpent</strong> usually entered upon it the<br />

name of the theatre from which the play was submitted and a date, presumably that on which he licensed the play,<br />

generally a day or two after the date of the application. 1 On some copies the marks of the Examiners indicate<br />

objectionable passages, and most suppressed plays bear endorsements which state that the license was not granted.<br />

While Collier had access to the collection, he inscribed many of the copies with notes, most of them partly in shorthand,<br />

recording his opinions as to such matters as authorship, handwriting, or date. Though many of these notes are right, they<br />

are often mistaken and sometimes unintelligible.<br />

The fact that these plays are official copies sent by the managers of the theatres, not the authors, to the office of the<br />

Examiner, places them in a different category from that of most literary texts. Their relation on the one hand to the acted<br />

version and on the other to the published work raises complicated problems that can be solved only individually. What<br />

liberties actors took with the text after it had been approved, one cannot say, but it seems likely that in general the<br />

licensed text was presented on the stage. The printed play, however, was generally set from copy provided by the author;<br />

and in it he had the opportunity to restore what the manager had eliminated, or to revise the piece in the light of its<br />

reception. The <strong>Larpent</strong> text, thus, may represent a state of composition either later or earlier than the first acted version.<br />

An examination of the manuscripts will show that the Examiner's copy seldom conforms entirely to the published text.<br />

In the preparation of this Catalogue, information has been derived from numerous and diverse published works. In addition<br />

to playbills and periodicals, the following have been extensively used:<br />

David Erskine Baker, Isaac Reed, and Stephen Jones, Biographia Dramatica. 1812<br />

Two interleaved copies of the Biographia Dramatica in the Huntington Library have been used:<br />

(1) A copy, formerly the property of <strong>John</strong> Payne Collier, containing manuscript notes by him and by the sixth<br />

Duke of Devonshire. Facing the title-page of Vol. II Collier has made the following note:<br />

With the assistance of Reed's original M.S. I have marked all the principal articles and passages furnished<br />

by Steevens up to 1782.<br />

In this vol: the Duke of Devonshire has transcribed from his Catalogue all the notes &c. of J. P. Kemble,<br />

with additions by his Grace. To the 2d. vol. I transcribed them myself.<br />

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I have also made many additions of plays and corrections of errors by the aid of <strong>Larpent</strong>s License Books<br />

and the MS. plays &c which were sent to him and to his predecessors for perusal from 1737 downwards.<br />

(2) A copy, originally owned by Kemble, referred to by Collier in his note, above. This is the<br />

Kemble-Devonshire copy. It contains manuscript notes by Kemble, with some additions by the Duke of<br />

Devonshire, mostly titles, etc., of plays in the Kemble-Devonshire Collection of <strong>Plays</strong> published after the<br />

Biographia Dramatica appeared and therefore not listed therein. This copy apparently served Kemble, and<br />

later the Duke, as a catalogue to his collection of plays, as it gives the number of the volume, in that<br />

collection, in which each play may be found.<br />

T. L. G. Burley, Playhouses and Players of East Anglia. Norwich, 1928<br />

H. J. Eldrege [Reginald Clarence], The Stage Cyclopaedia. 1909<br />

James C. Dibdin, The Annals of the Edinburgh Stage. Edinburgh, 1888<br />

The Drama Recorded; or, Barker's List of <strong>Plays</strong> (referred to as Barker's List). 1814<br />

<strong>John</strong> Genest, Some Account of the English Stage from the Restoration in 1660 to 1830. Bath, 1832<br />

Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians (3d ed., edited by H. C. Colles). New York, 1935<br />

Allardyce Nicoll, A History of Early Eighteenth Century Drama (2d ed.). Cambridge, 1935<br />

Allardyce Nicoll, A History of Early Nineteenth Century Drama. Cambridge, 1930<br />

Allardyce Nicoll, A History of Late Eighteenth Century Drama. Cambridge, 1927<br />

Thomas Sheppard, Evolution of the Drama in Hull and District. Hull, 1927<br />

Oscar George Theodore Sonneck, Catalogue of Opera Librettos Printed before 1800. Washington: Government<br />

Printing Office, 1914<br />

The items in the present Catalogue of <strong>Larpent</strong> plays are divided into two sections: (1) the plays and identified prologues,<br />

etc. (Numbers 1-2399); and (2) unidentified addresses, prologues, epilogues, etc. (Numbers 2400-2502). In the first section<br />

entries are arranged chronologically in accordance with the date of the application for license, or, if that is not available,<br />

the date of first performance. Prologues, epilogues, and other related documents are included in the same entry as the<br />

plays to which they belong, if the latter are found in the collection, even though they may be bound and shelved<br />

separately. The unidentified items are arranged alphabetically.<br />

In each entry the title of the play is given first as it appears upon the manuscript, even though it may be better known<br />

under another title. After the title is a descriptive phrase indicating the type of play, taken either from the copy itself or<br />

from contemporary descriptions, which have been followed even to the vaguest of designations, such as piece, in<br />

preference to editorially supplied terms. The name of the author, which seldom appears on the copy, is given, when known.<br />

The second part of the entry gives the date of application for license, the name of the manager, and the theatre, and the<br />

date of first production, from such authorities as may be regarded as generally reliable. (Theatre and year are not repeated<br />

unless they differ from those appearing in the application.) It is then stated whether the copy is a manuscript or printed;<br />

and noteworthy peculiarities of the copy are mentioned. Collier's notes written on the plays are given only rarely, as they<br />

usually repeat those in his copy of Biographia Dramatica.<br />

Following the description of a manuscript is a statement of the result of a comparison of manuscript and printed text, made<br />

whenever there was a printed copy of the play in the Huntington Library. 1 The edition compared is indicated, and in<br />

parentheses is given the Huntington Library accession number of the copy used; and a phrase points out the nature or<br />

extent of the differences between the two texts. As these notes represent only a hasty comparison and are not to be taken<br />

as the results of careful collation, they are intentionally expressed in the most general terms. The absence of comparison<br />

with a printed text does not necessarily indicate that the play was unpublished, but merely that no copy was available for<br />

comparison.<br />

Finally, relevant parts of Collier's notes in his copy of the Biographia Dramatica are printed, and care has been taken to<br />

quote all of the new or suggestive material from them. No attempt has been made to indicate calligraphic peculiarities; and<br />

superior letters, as in M r. or w th., are lowered. Indexes of titles and authors, with references to entries in the Catalogue,<br />

are appended.<br />

In order to clarify this explanation of entries, the following expansion of entry 2 is given:<br />

Art and Nature, a comedy in five acts, by James Miller: The play is accompanied by a note of application for license to<br />

perform, addressed to the Examiner of <strong>Plays</strong> (or to the Lord Chamberlain), dated January 12, 1737/8, and signed by<br />

Charles Fletewood, manager of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The play was produced at that theatre on February 16<br />

of the same year. The copy in question is a manuscript, in which the Examiner has marked certain passages for<br />

omission from the performance. The epilogue is included with the text of the play, and the cast is given with the<br />

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dramatis personae. A rapid comparison of the text of this manuscript with the 1738 edition (copy in the Huntington<br />

Library, Kemble-Devonshire Collection of <strong>Plays</strong>, Vol. 240) shows that the manuscript contains a number of passages,<br />

including those marked for deletion by the Examiner, that have not been printed. A manuscript note by <strong>John</strong> Payne<br />

Collier in his copy of the Biographia Dramatica (1812) calls attention to The Pigeon Pie (1738), which Collier states is<br />

a satire upon Miller.<br />

Two groups in the collection have been treated less completely than the compilers could have wished. The larger consists<br />

of the Italian operas, which have not been adequately identified because of the scarcity of accurate information on the<br />

subject of Italian opera in England and the lack of opera librettos in the Huntington Library, outside the <strong>Larpent</strong> Collection.<br />

The other group is of plays submitted from provincial theatres, concerning whose productions little information is available.<br />

1<br />

The principal task of the compilers of this Catalogue was to identify the plays: although authors' names had to be found and<br />

an astonishing number of changed titles was encountered, a greater measure of success was achieved than had been<br />

originally anticipated. The second place in the attention of the compilers was given to the comparison of manuscript and<br />

printed texts. The almost complete success of this endeavor has been made possible by the presence under the same roof<br />

of both the <strong>Larpent</strong> manuscripts and the Kemble-Devonshire plays. Some inaccuracies and errors doubtless remain, even<br />

after careful revisions; that they are not more numerous, the principal compiler gratefully realizes is because of the care<br />

and skill of his associates, Mrs. Marion Tinling and Miss Dorothy Bowen, and of other members of the staff of the Huntington<br />

Library.<br />

Dougald MacMillan<br />

Footnotes:<br />

11738-49.<br />

2Appointed in 1749, Capell was deputy until 1781.<br />

3I have been unable to find a record of the first sale of the plays. A notice in The Athenaeum (No. 1367, Jan. 7, 1854, p. 21),<br />

possibly based on information supplied by Collier, states that <strong>Larpent</strong>'s widow being anxious to sell them in 1825, they<br />

were bought for 180l. But Lt. Col. Lionel de Hochepied <strong>Larpent</strong>, great-grandson of <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong>, has kindly informed me<br />

that the collection was sold by <strong>Larpent</strong>'s executors, his two sons (Sir George de Hochepied <strong>Larpent</strong>, Bart., and Baron J. J. de<br />

Hochepied <strong>Larpent</strong>), presumably when <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong>'s effects were disposed of at the death of his widow in 1832; so Collier<br />

and Amyot may have secured the plays at this time, and there may have been no sale in 1825. Unfortunately, Colonel<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> has not found documentary evidence of the disposition of the collection; and the statement in the Athenaeum<br />

concerning a sale for ¥180 is unsupported.<br />

4Printed for strictly private circulation (London, 1871); pp. 49-50.<br />

1 New Monthly Magazine, XXXIV (1832), 174 (The Poetical and Literary Career of the Late <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble) and 568 (New<br />

Facts Regarding Garrick and his Writings).<br />

2 Loc. cit.<br />

3In 1857 a query ( Notes and Queries, 2d Ser., IV, 269) mentions the supposed existence of the collection and asks in<br />

whose possession these MSS. now are. This is all that was known of it by W. A. J. Archbold when he wrote the life of <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

in the Dictionary of National Biography, where he states <strong>Larpent</strong> is said... to have left behind him manuscript copies of all<br />

the plays submitted to the inspector from 1737 to 1824. Nor were the <strong>Larpent</strong> plays mentioned in the account of the<br />

Bridgewater Sale to Henry E. Huntington in 1917 by W. N. C. Carlton ( Notes on the Bridgewater House Library, privately<br />

printed [New York, 1918]).<br />

4 Huntington Library Bulletin, Number 1 (May, 1931), pp. 49-50.<br />

5Through the kindness of Mr. William A. Jackson, of the Harvard College Library, and with the generous consent of Mr. Carl<br />

H. Pforzheimer, the owner, I have been allowed to examine a manuscript Alphabetical Catalogue with Notes of Theatrical<br />

representations &ca Submitted for Licensing From The Year 1737, to the Year 1787 inclusive. This list, in the handwriting of<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> and of his second wife, contains some 28 titles that I have not been able to identify with any now in the Huntington<br />

Library <strong>Larpent</strong> collection; but a large number of titles in that collection are not in this manuscript list.<br />

It is perhaps noteworthy that the most conspicuous of the plays of the period not now in the Huntington Library collection<br />

(e.g., The Clandestine Marriage and The School for Scandal) are not listed by <strong>Larpent</strong>-from which one may infer that the<br />

copies of these pieces were removed from the Examiners' papers before <strong>Larpent</strong> took office. Others appear to have been<br />

either returned to the managers or given away by <strong>Larpent</strong> or by Collier. For instance, J. P. Kemble was by 1800 already in<br />

possession of two (Nos. 298 and 378 in the present Catalogue), which he bound with his plays and later sold to the sixth<br />

Duke of Devonshire, who himself had become the owner of three others (Nos. 471, 918, and 1474). These have now come<br />

into the Huntington Library from a source different from that of the main body of the collection; and the Examiner's copy of<br />

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Goldsmith's The Grumbler (No. 354) was in the Hoe collection.<br />

1The title-page, Catalogue of the <strong>Larpent</strong> Dramatic MSS. 1602-1824, is misleading, as many of the plays are printed, and as<br />

the collection contains no manuscript earlier than 1737. Some earlier printed copies and some eighteenth-century<br />

prologues to be used with earlier plays are found.<br />

1Sometimes, strangely enough, it is considerably after the first performance-which may mean nothing except that as<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> progressed towards fourscore years he became either careless of his duties or ignorant of the calendar.<br />

1In a few cases (which are indicated), copies were kindly lent by other libraries.<br />

1For dates of several provincial performances I am indebted to F. T. Wood, Unrecorded XVIII Century <strong>Plays</strong>, Notes and<br />

Queries, CLXX (1936), 56-58, 319.<br />

Abbreviations and Symbols<br />

In addition to conventional abbreviations, the following are used with special meaning in this Catalogue:<br />

ApplicationFormal letter of application for license to perform addressed to the Examiner of <strong>Plays</strong> (or to the Lord<br />

Chamberlain). In some cases an endorsement upon the title-page is interpreted as equivalent to a letter of<br />

application.<br />

B.C.Bridgewater House Library Catalogue of <strong>Larpent</strong> Dramatic MSS. (See p. ix.)<br />

B.D.Biographia Dramatica. (See pp. x-xi.)<br />

C.G.Covent Garden Theatre<br />

Comp.Compared<br />

DevDevonshire Collection of plays in the Huntington Library<br />

D.L.Theatre Royal Drury Lane<br />

H1The King's Theatre (opera house), Haymarket<br />

H2The Little Theatre (or Theatre Royal), Haymarket<br />

J.P.C.<strong>John</strong> Payne Collier<br />

J.P.K.<strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble<br />

K-DKemble-Devonshire collection of plays in the Huntington Library<br />

L.L.Used by J.P.C. in B.D. to indicate <strong>Larpent</strong>'s List-i.e., the MS Alphabetical Catalogue made by <strong>Larpent</strong> and his<br />

second wife. (See p. viii, n. 5.)<br />

Prod.Produced<br />

Abbott, William1988, 2093<br />

Addington, William370<br />

Ainslie, Whitelaw2295<br />

Allen, Whitelaw217<br />

Allingham, <strong>John</strong> Till1258, 1295, 1375, 1392, 1464, 1470, 1540, 1569, 1641<br />

Amherst, J. H.2282<br />

Andrei, Antonio460, 509, 593, 929<br />

Andrews, Miles Peter372, 380, 446, 485, 522, 550, 562, 607, 645, 863, 1054, 1359<br />

Anelli, Angelo2069<br />

Arne, Thomas Augustine85, 243, 333, 334, 340, 347<br />

Arnold, Samuel James1033, 1090, 1146, 1176, 1314, 1420, 1461, 1562, 1580, 1585, 1593, 1617, 1634, 1669, 1716, 1778,<br />

1802, 1821, 1829, 1853, 1864, 1876, 1932, 1934, 1980, 2106, 2108, 2109, 2163, 2183<br />

Atkinson, Joseph744<br />

Auvigny, Jean du Castre d'664<br />

Ayscough, George Edward422<br />

Ayton, Richard2039<br />

Baddeley, Robert374<br />

Badini, Charles Francis319, 483, 520, 733, 773, 803, 871<br />

Baillie, Joanna1287, 1557, 1846, 1971<br />

Ball, Edward. See Fitzball, Edward<br />

Banim, <strong>John</strong>2228<br />

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Bannister, <strong>John</strong>1483<br />

Barker, James N.2189<br />

Barlocci, Giovanni83<br />

Barlow, Giovanni2152<br />

Barrett, C. F.1591, 1638, 1640<br />

Barrett, Eaton Stannard1872<br />

Barry Nathaniel703<br />

Barrymore, William1826, 2066<br />

Bate, Henry [Bate Dudley]384, 400, 452, 583, 892, 1010, 1760, 1787<br />

Beaumarchais, de675, 837, 2046, 2077<br />

Beaumont, Francis80, 276, 614, 894, 1858, 1949, 2203<br />

Beazley, Samuel, Jr.1687, 1927, 1930, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1984, 2033, 2037, 2040, 2041, 2094, 2098, 2106, 2140, 2162,<br />

2305, 2395<br />

Behn, Aphra861<br />

Bell, Robert1939<br />

Bellamy, Thomas839<br />

Bennett, George1543, 1756<br />

Benson, George1036, 1092<br />

Bentley, Richard199, 610<br />

Berio, Richard2355<br />

Berkeley, George Monck770<br />

Bernard, <strong>John</strong>732<br />

Berry, Mary1344<br />

Bertati, Giovanni460, 832, 888, 928, 1005, 1349<br />

Bickerstaffe, Isaac187, 250, 278, 280, 285, 286, 312, 397, 862, 2103<br />

Bidlake, <strong>John</strong>2152<br />

Birch, Samuel983, 1011, 1070, 1122, 1182, 1236<br />

Bishop, Henry Rowley1916, 2077<br />

Boaden, James970, 1014, 1085, 1222, 1232, 1355, 1388<br />

Boggio, G.978<br />

Bonnor, Charles664, 886<br />

Bottarelli, Giovanni Gualberto316, 317, 373, 474<br />

Brand, Hannah896, 932<br />

Brandon, Isaac1539<br />

Brewer, George1034, 1135, 1260, 1683<br />

Bridges, Thomas325, 391<br />

Bromley, George Percival1859, 1915<br />

Brooke, Frances545, 612, 805<br />

Brooke, Henry181<br />

Brown, Henry1132<br />

Brown, Anthony13<br />

Brown, Charles Armitage1793<br />

Brown, <strong>John</strong>115, 124<br />

Bucke, Charles2083<br />

Buckingham, J. S.2203<br />

Bunn, Alfred2214<br />

Buonaiuti, B. Serafino1323, 1598, 1600, 1614, 1616, 1653, 1707<br />

Buonavoglia, B. Serafino1810<br />

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Burges, James Bland1609, 1632<br />

Burgoyne, <strong>John</strong>381, 540, 746, 758<br />

Burke, Miss992<br />

Burney, Charles261<br />

Burton, Charles1700<br />

Burton, Philippina308<br />

Butler, Richard, Earl of Glengall2310<br />

Byron, George Gordon, Lord1737, 2224<br />

Caigniez, L. C.1876, 1877, 1878<br />

Calcraft, <strong>John</strong> William2289, 2351<br />

Calsabigi, Ranieri dei1072, 1208, 1682<br />

Caravita, Giuseppi1345, 1658<br />

Carey, George Saville949<br />

Carey, Henry11<br />

Carr, George Charles1432, 1467<br />

Carr, <strong>John</strong>1458, 1554<br />

Celesia, Dorothea314<br />

Centlivre, Susannah820, 2256, 2362, 2364<br />

Challis, Henry W.2385<br />

Chambers, Marianne1663<br />

Chapman, George396<br />

Cheney, Miss. See Mrs. Gardner<br />

Cherry, Andrew1397, 1403, 1451, 1457, 1471, 1474, 1494, 1516, 1541<br />

Chiari, Pietro394<br />

Cibber, Colley1133, 2103<br />

Cibber, Susannah Maria94<br />

Cibber Theophilus59<br />

Cigna, V. A.593<br />

Clarke, C.1767<br />

Clarke, Stephen1693<br />

Clive, Catherine86, 174, 190, 220, 247<br />

Cobb, James476, 530, 556, 567, 698, 710, 715, 757, 780, 796, 850, 887, 918, 961, 1032, 1050, 1111, 1233, 1292, 1304,<br />

1347, 1362, 1390, 1599<br />

Code, H. B.1733<br />

Coleridge, Samuel Taylor1753<br />

Collier, George421<br />

Collins, <strong>John</strong>950<br />

Colman, Francis180<br />

Colman, George179, 208, 225, 273, 288, 296, 297, 313, 326, 337, 364, 403, 414, 430, 431, 436, 450, 490, 524, 532, 565,<br />

600, 659, 663, 744, 826<br />

Colman, George, the Younger598, 631, 704, 755, 782, 840, 913, 951, 989, 1086, 1116, 1165, 1177, 1191, 1205, 1239,<br />

1262, 1300, 1316, 1371, 1387, 1421, 1448, 1472, 1480, 1553, 1590, 1633, 1646, 1685, 1822, 1983, 2290, 2309, 2370<br />

Coltellini, Marco622<br />

Congreve, William43<br />

Conway, Henry Seymour827, 1064<br />

Cooke, William614<br />

Cornwall, Barry2194<br />

Cowdroy, W.754<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Cowley, Hannah402, 475, 486, 513, 515, 548, 584, 617, 640, 748, 791, 792, 921, 1045<br />

Craven, Elizabeth, Countess of (later Margravine of Anspach)525, 564, 1251<br />

Crisp, Henry109<br />

Cromwell, Thomas2084<br />

Cross, James C.883, 1006, 1019, 1038, 1098, 1119, 1139, 1142, 1184, 1186, 1189, 1194, 1202, 1203, 1213, 1228, 1797<br />

Cross, Richard71<br />

Cumberland, Richard249, 300, 306, 315, 328, 329, 365, 382, 472, 473, 508, 590, 615, 674, 676, 691, 779, 811, 828, 958,<br />

963, 976, 1009, 1018, 1026, 1056, 1073, 1096, 1107, 1138, 1162, 1171, 1211, 1229, 1341, 1409, 1465, 1476, 1547, 1626,<br />

1730<br />

Cuthbertson, Miss969<br />

Dallas, Robert Charles1595<br />

Dalton, <strong>John</strong>6<br />

Daniel, George2036, 2126<br />

Da Ponte, Lorenzo809, 1007, 1012, 1013, 1015, 1023, 1053, 1082, 1098, 1121, 1152, 1237, 1328, 1336, 1398, 1455, 1672,<br />

1722, 1966<br />

D'Arblay, Frances (Burney)596, 1058<br />

D'Aubigny2038<br />

Dekker, Thomas2085<br />

Delap, <strong>John</strong>202, 546, 726<br />

Dennis, <strong>John</strong>2399<br />

Dent, <strong>John</strong>597, 604, 629, 701, 1063<br />

Destouches, P. M.838, 1071<br />

De Vesle, de Pont1209<br />

Dibdin, Charles240, 343, 360, 376, 418, 443, 454, 455, 456, 464, 482, 497, 507, 537, 541, 573, 594, 688, 771, 851, 884,<br />

950, 1030, 1210, 1475<br />

Dibdin, Charles Isaac Mungo1677, 1747, 1794, 1890, 1992, 2006, 2133, 2154, 2155, 2257, 2328<br />

Dibdin, Thomas <strong>John</strong>1103, 1227, 1234, 1244, 1247, 1252, 1255, 1267, 1272, 1278, 1280, 1286, 1288, 1291, 1301, 1305,<br />

1307, 1332, 1335, 1340, 1346, 1363, 1365, 1393, 1408, 1410, 1417, 1427, 1430, 1466, 1468, 1478, 1493, 1504, 1521,<br />

1523, 1527, 1532, 1544, 1556, 1574, 1592, 1649, 1663, 1694, 1713, 1734, 1735, 1750, 1785, 1788, 1790, 1824, 1833,<br />

1837, 1840, 1852, 1878, 1884, 1896, 1905, 1911, 1918, 1985, 2000, 2011, 2096, 2101, 2120, 2121, 2199, 2214, 2218,<br />

2238, 2293, 2296, 2300, 2318, 2326, 2344, 2368, 2416, 2478<br />

Dillon, <strong>John</strong>1995<br />

Dimond, William1326, 1419, 1453, 1498, 1512, 1583, 1629, 1642, 1655, 1681, 1734, 1848, 1937, 1964, 2010, 2027, 2145,<br />

2167, 2273, 2318, 2396<br />

Diodati, G. M.1012<br />

Dodd, James Solas480<br />

Dodsley, Robert5, 25, 76, 150<br />

Dorman, Robert (of Hampstead)61<br />

Dossie, Robert283<br />

Dow, Alexander289, 366<br />

Downing, George518<br />

Downs, W. A.1795<br />

Dowton, William1674<br />

Dryden, <strong>John</strong>126, 370, 573, 1742, 2174<br />

Dudley, Henry Bate. See Bate, Henry<br />

Dunlap, William1257<br />

Duval, Alexander1262, 2339<br />

Dyer, Charles George2414<br />

Earle, Charles George1999<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Ebsworth, Joseph2245, 2372<br />

Edmead, Miss1100<br />

Edwin, <strong>John</strong>767<br />

Elliston, Robert William1383, 1449, 2329<br />

Ewing, Peter930<br />

Eyre, Edmund <strong>John</strong>905, 1352, 1574, 1576, 1633, 1657, 1663, 1729, 1772, 1792<br />

Farley, Charles1272, 1330, 1504, 1701, 1766, 1791, 2153, 2188, 2324, 2388<br />

Faucit, <strong>John</strong> Saville1759, 2159, 2179<br />

Favart, F. S.1098<br />

Fawcett, <strong>John</strong>1297, 1346, 1356, 1418, 1713, 2046<br />

Federico, Gennaro Antonio88, 616<br />

Feist, Charles2349<br />

Fennell, James879, 924<br />

Fenwick, <strong>John</strong>1285<br />

Ferretti, <strong>John</strong>2357<br />

Fielding, Henry33, 39, 290, 333, 461<br />

Finney, Henry635<br />

Fitzball [or Ball], Edward1970, 2080, 2149, 2206, 2282, 2312, 2332, 2346, 2393<br />

Fitzgerald, William Thomas979<br />

Fitzpatrick, Richard494<br />

Fletcher, <strong>John</strong>24, 80, 133, 276, 614, 894, 1858, 1949, 2203<br />

Foot, Jesse650<br />

Foote, Samuel93, 105, 129, 149, 177, 194, 200, 224, 282, 310, 324, 335, 346, 355, 375, 413<br />

Foppa, Giuseppi1711<br />

Ford, James862<br />

Forrest, Theodosius392<br />

Fox, G2269<br />

Francis, G2269, 954<br />

Francis, Philip108<br />

Francklin, Thomas390<br />

Franklin, Andrew939, 1163, 1183, 1224, 1264, 1268, 1281, 1407<br />

Galt, <strong>John</strong>2015<br />

Gamerra, Giovanni dei444, 520, 1235, 1238<br />

Gardner, Mrs. (Miss Cheney)435<br />

Garrick, David22, 62, 72, 122, 123, 127, 130, 138, 153, 166, 178, 211, 229, 258, 260, 263, 268, 271, 298, 327, 363, 378,<br />

386, 393, 2001, 2251, 2467<br />

Gay, <strong>John</strong>321, 430, 431<br />

Gentleman, Francis336, 357, 358<br />

Gherardini, Francis2216<br />

Giovannini, P.728, 800<br />

Glover, Richard101<br />

Godwin, William1306, 1530<br />

Goldoni, Carlo114, 183, 423, 538<br />

Goldsmith, Mary1284, 1399, 1431<br />

Goldsmith, Oliver349, 354<br />

Goodenough, Richard Josceline496, 575<br />

Grandi, T.1007<br />

Greatheed, Bertie799<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Green, George Smith2481<br />

Greffulhe, George Smith1548, 1565, 1612, 1613<br />

Gretton, <strong>John</strong>1087<br />

Griffith, Elizabeth244, 251, 332, 499<br />

Griffith, Richard582<br />

Griffiths, Miss955<br />

Grosett, Henry William1715<br />

Grubb, <strong>John</strong>1312<br />

Gustavus III, King of Sweden1206<br />

H., W.516<br />

Hamilton, Newburgh38, 40<br />

Hamilton, Ralph1965, 2154<br />

Harpley, T.853<br />

Hartson, Hall270<br />

Havard, William36, 223<br />

Hawkesworth, <strong>John</strong>126, 162, 169, 185, 369<br />

Hawkins, William154<br />

Hayley, William665, 668, 847, 849, 857<br />

Haynes, James2204<br />

Heard, William407<br />

Heartwell, Henry1262<br />

Hemans, Felicia Dorothea2375<br />

Heron, Robert1196<br />

Hewlett, Robert1727<br />

Hewlings, Robert1779<br />

Heywood, Thomas914<br />

Hiffernan, Paul157, 192, 368<br />

Hill, Aaron139, 741<br />

Hill, <strong>John</strong>152<br />

Hill, Thomas1633<br />

Hitchcock, Robert348, 395<br />

Hoadly, Benjamin63, 1160<br />

Hoadly, <strong>John</strong>46, 160, 867<br />

Hoare, Prince793, 864, 899, 948, 972, 999, 1091, 1108, 1126, 1153, 1159, 1230, 1289, 1293, 1334, 1406, 1456, 1536<br />

Hobhouse, <strong>John</strong> Cam1895<br />

Hodson, William498, 618<br />

Holcroft, Thomas571, 666, 675, 709, 764, 882, 891, 935, 1008, 1039, 1077, 1109, 1129, 1144, 1192, 1195, 1220, 1242,<br />

1315, 1332, 1361, 1369, 1423, 1499, 2077, 2098<br />

Holford, Mrs. Margaret1231<br />

Holland, W. A.1481<br />

Holman, Joseph George1143, 1240, 1265, 1299, 1404, 1668, 1709<br />

Holt, Francis Ludlow1429<br />

Home, <strong>John</strong>141, 170, 292, 345, 442<br />

Hook, James1065<br />

Hook, Mrs. James (Harriet Horncastle)646<br />

Hook, Theodore Edward1172, 1445, 1483, 1490, 1497, 1522, 1524, 1559, 1582, 1589, 1676, 1689, 2113, 1588, 2157,<br />

2165, 2168<br />

Hookham, Theodore Edward1944<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Hoole, <strong>John</strong>287, 305, 385<br />

Houlton, Robert1285, 1302<br />

Howard, Robert1168, 2277<br />

Hull, Thomas212, 218, 239, 246, 255, 257, 264, 276, 352, 603, 1215<br />

Hurlstone, Thomas947, 981, 1055<br />

Iliffe, Thomas1217<br />

Inchbald, Elizabeth661, 700, 708, 736, 761, 775, 789, 802, 838, 900, 912, 952, 967, 1044, 1155, 1184, 1226, 1271, 1438<br />

Ireland, William Henry1110<br />

Jackman, Isaac427, 428, 574<br />

Jackson, <strong>John</strong>376, 448<br />

Jackson, William272, 638<br />

Jacob, Hildebrand, 1<br />

Jameson, Robert Francis1720, 1754, 1783, 1823, 1834, 1873, 1909, 1929, 1981, 2035<br />

Jennens, Charles26, 52<br />

Jephson, Robert466, 575, 703, 768, 1120<br />

Jerningham, Edward974, 994, 1064<br />

Jerrold, Douglas William2272<br />

Jodrell, Richard Paul487, 633, 2095<br />

<strong>John</strong>son, Richard Paul2078<br />

<strong>John</strong>son, Samuel434<br />

<strong>John</strong>son, Samuel (of Cheshire)14, 29<br />

<strong>John</strong>stone, James738<br />

Jones, Henry91, 368<br />

Jones, Richard2038, 2071, 2287, 2302<br />

Jonson, Ben396<br />

Jordan, Dorothy862<br />

Kean, Edmund1993<br />

Keate, George565<br />

Keep, W. A.1976, 2266<br />

Kelly, Hugh277, 307, 318, 362, 370, 379, 401<br />

Kemble, Charles1298, 1488, 1531, 1552, 1691, 1723, 1771, 2049<br />

Kemble, Elizabeth (Satchell)689<br />

Kemble, Henry2060<br />

Kemble, <strong>John</strong> Philip441, 451, 470, 511, 687, 723, 861, 1029, 1040, 1133, 1287, 1470<br />

Kemble, Marie Thérèse (De Camp)1254, 1447, 1549, 1889<br />

Kemble, Stephen914, 2060<br />

Kemp, Joseph2339<br />

Kenney, James1391, 1426, 1435, 1466, 1506, 1528, 1529, 1545, 1628, 1706, 1739, 1805, 1860, 1907, 1963, 1969, 2055,<br />

2061, 2247, 2303, 2358, 2418<br />

Kenrick, William252, 275, 361, 459, 463<br />

Kerr, <strong>John</strong>1801<br />

King, Thomas175, 226, 281, 715<br />

Kinnaird, Douglas James William1895<br />

Kirby, Douglas James William1728, 1837<br />

Knapp, Henry535, 660<br />

Knight, Henry1469<br />

Knight, Edward P.1875, 1943, 2280<br />

Knight, Thomas1168, 1270, 2277<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Knowles, James Sheridan2151, 2384<br />

Lake, <strong>John</strong>1708<br />

Lamb, Charles1501<br />

Lamb, William1803<br />

Lambe, George1513<br />

Lanfranchi-Rossi, C. G.644<br />

Langsdorff, Baron1813, 1820<br />

Lathom, Francis1310, 1311, 1317, 1322, 1366, 1367, 1425<br />

Lawler, Dennis1541, 1777, 1799<br />

Lee, Harriet787<br />

Lee, Henry1221<br />

Lee, Sophia526, 1113, 1508<br />

Lefanu, Alicia (Sheridan)1714<br />

Leigh, Richard1574, 1674, 1888<br />

Lennox, Charlotte291, 396<br />

Lennox, W.1976<br />

Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim1041<br />

Levius, Barham2252<br />

Lewis, Matthew Gregory1187, 1201, 1245, 1319, 1337, 1374, 1377, 1459, 1514, 1518, 1534, 1561, 1597, 1670, 1686, 2259<br />

Lillo, George9, 19, 160, 647, 867<br />

Lindor, B.1074<br />

Linley, William1106, 1150, 1246, 1277<br />

Livigni, Filippo417, 578, 714, 858, 1370, 1535<br />

Lloyd, Robert123, 242<br />

Lockman, <strong>John</strong>18, 137, 2477<br />

Logan, <strong>John</strong>684<br />

Lonsdale, M.672<br />

Lorenzi, Giambattista1123, 2074<br />

Lunn, Joseph2306, 2347, 2365<br />

Lynch, Thomas <strong>John</strong>1503<br />

McDonald, Andrew785<br />

Macfarren, George2043, 2301<br />

Mackenzie, Henry647, 852, 885<br />

Macklin, Charles55, 58, 64, 96, 184, 274, 311, 500, 558<br />

MacNally, Leonard591, 621, 623, 654, 694, 729, 745<br />

Macready, William784, 942, 1075<br />

Male, G.1618, 1695<br />

Mallet, David27, 51, 215<br />

Malone, Edmund575<br />

Man, Henry519<br />

Manners, George1484<br />

Marlowe, Christopher2024<br />

Marmontel, J. F.469<br />

Marsh, J. F.1887<br />

Marston, <strong>John</strong>396<br />

Mason, William338<br />

Massinger, Philip687, 1040, 1215, 1609<br />

Maturin, Charles Robert1922, 1957, 2088<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Maubray, Charles Robert1199<br />

Mazzinghi, Giovanni1015<br />

Mazzini, Cosimo1118<br />

Meadows, Thomas2317<br />

Mendez, Moses57, 82, 89<br />

Mercier, L. S.1357<br />

Merivale, <strong>John</strong> Herman1993<br />

Merry, Robert886, 895, 933<br />

Metastasio, Pietro60, 106, 113, 128, 167, 201, 316, 317, 373, 389, 399, 588, 721, 751, 836, 1259, 1294, 1405, 1479, 1537,<br />

1710, 1819, 2229<br />

Metcalf, Catherine885<br />

Meyers, Catherine941<br />

Miles, William Augustus485, 514<br />

Miller, James2, 3, 15, 23, 46, 48<br />

Millingen, <strong>John</strong> Gideon1654, 1856, 2110<br />

Milman, Henry Hart1998, 2012<br />

Milner, Henry M.2052, 2082, 2193, 2352<br />

Milton, <strong>John</strong>6, 26, 38, 40, 272<br />

Mitchell, Joseph998<br />

Mitford, Mary Russell2341<br />

Molloy, Charles996<br />

Moncrieff, <strong>John</strong>119<br />

Moncrieff, William Thomas1894, 1901, 2008, 2056, 2092, 2107, 2113, 2119, 2219, 2225, 2232, 2246, 2258, 2262, 2331,<br />

2377<br />

Moore, Charles1271<br />

Moore, Edward68, 90, 97<br />

Moore, Thomas1329, 1688, 1803<br />

More, Hannah440, 481<br />

Morell, Thomas65, 69, 70, 78, 95, 233<br />

Moretti, F.812, 902<br />

Morgan, McNamara104, 110<br />

Morris, Edward859, 975, 1243<br />

Morris, Thomas1004<br />

Morton, Thomas962, 991, 1081, 1105, 1149, 1193, 1279, 1321, 1354, 1433, 1507, 1619, 1656, 1762, 1942, 2021, 2091,<br />

2146<br />

Moultru, The Rev. Mr.1223<br />

Mozeen, Thomas159<br />

Murphy, Arthur131, 158, 167, 168, 198, 227, 230, 231, 248, 262, 279, 331, 344, 415, 425, 890, 973<br />

Murray, Charles505<br />

N., N.1336<br />

Neville, Edward493<br />

Noble, Thomas1979<br />

North, Francis875, 1287<br />

O'Beirne, Thomas536<br />

O'Brien, William341, 342<br />

O'Bryen, Denis626<br />

O'Callaghan, P. P.2253<br />

O'Hara, Kane235, 330, 339, 1141, 1900<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

O'Keeffe, <strong>John</strong>489, 559, 568, 577, 587, 600, 605, 608, 616, 620, 627, 628, 636, 642, 662, 673, 686, 699, 713, 722, 743,<br />

759, 786, 797, 813, 824, 860, 880, 881, 893, 898, 984, 988, 997, 1037, 1060, 1069, 1099, 1117, 1125, 1137, 1141, 1188,<br />

1212, 1218, 1219, 1936, 2158, 2178<br />

Oliphant, Robert842, 844<br />

Opie, Mrs.2149<br />

Oulton, Walley Chamberlaine822, 835, 953, 1178, 1214, 1353, 1411, 1931, 1956, 2139<br />

Oxberry, William Henry2002, 2070<br />

Palmer, <strong>John</strong>563<br />

Palomba, A.1112<br />

Palomba, Giuseppi817, 1047, 1048<br />

Panormo, F.986<br />

Parry, <strong>John</strong>2054, 2124, 2236<br />

Parsons, Eliza943<br />

Paterson, William17<br />

Payne, <strong>John</strong> Howard1905, 2059, 2201, 2274, 2278, 2308, 2314, 2350, 2356<br />

Paynter, David William1958<br />

Peake, Richard Brinsley1977, 1986, 2042, 2105, 2166, 2337, 2359, 2383<br />

Pearce, William696, 960, 971, 1016, 1043, 1062<br />

Peilde, Matthew585<br />

Penley, Samson2019, 2024<br />

Penn, <strong>John</strong>1151<br />

Pepoli, Alessandro Ercole968<br />

Petrosellini, G.299, 1198<br />

Phillips, Edward16<br />

Phillips, R.1997, 2068<br />

Pilon, Frederick458, 468, 477, 491, 510, 527, 534, 549, 592, 671, 747<br />

Pinkerton, <strong>John</strong>1796<br />

Pixérécourt, Guilbert1390, 1449, 1801, 1826<br />

Planché, James Robinson2023, 2065, 2087, 2122, 2125, 2174, 2176, 2181, 2185, 2191, 2192, 2197, 2205, 2207, 2217,<br />

2233, 2235, 2248, 2250, 2260, 2275, 2297, 2299, 2308, 2311, 2319, 2350, 2360, 2362, 2373, 2397<br />

Plowden, Mrs. Frances1303<br />

Plumptre, Anne1249, 1255, 1313<br />

Plumptre, James965<br />

Pocock, Isaac1555, 1615, 1631, 1664, 1678, 1680, 1775, 1781, 1789, 1830, 1854, 1877, 1880, 1881, 1951, 1955, 1962,<br />

1973, 1996, 2017, 2138, 2279, 2327, 2353, 2366<br />

Ponte, Lorenzo da. See Da Ponte<br />

Poole, <strong>John</strong>1650, 1774, 1799, 1809, 1885, 2025, 2058, 2115, 2241, 2261, 2320, 2321, 2329<br />

Pope, Alexander1249<br />

Portal, Abraham445<br />

Porter, Anna Maria<br />

Porter, Walsh1180, 1197<br />

Poujol2038<br />

Povoleri2038, 543<br />

Powell, William1308<br />

Pratt, Samuel Jackson576, 613<br />

Prior, Matthew79<br />

Proctor, Bryan Waller. See Cornwall, Barry<br />

Pulham, Bryan Waller. See Cornwall1866<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Pye, Henry James1024, 1275, 1461<br />

Pye, J. Henrietta323<br />

Racine, Jean Baptiste1004<br />

Ralph, James44<br />

Rannie, <strong>John</strong>1380<br />

Raymond, Richard <strong>John</strong>2029<br />

Reed, Joseph148, 189, 196, 266, 290, 409<br />

Repton, Humphry1378<br />

Reynolds, Frederic711, 750, 831, 870, 920, 979, 1042, 1054, 1097, 1140, 1158, 1181, 1269, 1304, 1333, 1359, 1394, 1424,<br />

1442, 1463, 1496, 1500, 1538, 1558, 1606, 1636, 1703, 1742, 1886, 1949, 1987, 1991, 2009, 2044, 2128, 2203<br />

Reynolds, G. N.1154<br />

Rhodes, William Barnes1634<br />

Rich, <strong>John</strong>173<br />

Richards, <strong>John</strong>432<br />

Richardson, Elizabeth478<br />

Richardson, Joseph937<br />

Roberdeau, <strong>John</strong> Peter945, 1080<br />

Roberts, James1035<br />

Roberts, William1948<br />

Robinson, William783<br />

Robinson, Horatio657, 980<br />

Robinson, Mary447, 1046<br />

Rodwell, George Herbert2076, 2170<br />

Rolli, Paolo Antonio7, 32, 42, 45<br />

Rolt, Richard241<br />

Rose, <strong>John</strong>956, 959, 990<br />

Rossi, Gaetano2150<br />

Rousseau, Jean Jacques261<br />

Ryder, Thomas819<br />

Ryley, Samuel William825, 866<br />

S., F.1273<br />

St. <strong>John</strong>, <strong>John</strong>816, 845, 848<br />

St. Just, de1829, 1830<br />

Salvi, Antonio121<br />

Savage, Richard424<br />

Scawen, <strong>John</strong>749, 874<br />

Schiller, Friedrich2128<br />

Schmidt, Friedrich2026<br />

Schomberg, Ralph284, 293<br />

Scott, Jane M.1660, 1697, 1705, 1741, 1798, 1804, 1908, 1994, 2051<br />

Scott, Walter1912<br />

Sedaine, M. J.746<br />

Sedley, Charles112<br />

Sernicola, Carlo1052<br />

Shadwell, Thomas1973<br />

Shakespeare, William123, 154, 212, 328, 511<br />

Sheil, Richard Lalor1967, 2022, 2072, 2147, 2228, 2276<br />

Sheridan, Frances219, 228<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley383, 388, 426, 457, 471, 494, 1032, 1480<br />

Sheridan, T.1768<br />

Sheridan, Thomas120<br />

Shillito, Charles855<br />

Shirley, James138<br />

Shirley, William81, 216<br />

Siddons, Henry878, 1027, 1384, 1520, 1585, 1828<br />

Simeon, Yve Felix St. Ange [T. Simeons?]1360<br />

Simon, Yve Felix St. Ange [T. Simeons?]906, 940<br />

Skeffington, Lumley St. George1350, 1460, 1489, 1550, 1650, 1773<br />

Smart, Christopher238<br />

Smith, Charles1225<br />

Smith, Charlotte1253<br />

Smith, Horace1758, 1782<br />

Smith, James1758<br />

Smith, Lascelles1724<br />

Smollett, Tobias693<br />

Snodgrass, Alfred2230<br />

Soane, George1961, 1990, 2081, 2097, 2143<br />

Sotheby, William1275, 1318<br />

Southerne, Thomas162<br />

Spencer, William Robert1338<br />

Stampiglia, Silvio87<br />

Starke, Mariana869<br />

Sterling, Edward2209<br />

Stevens, George Alexander172, 205, 302, 356, 533<br />

Stewart, James371, 437<br />

Stratford, Thomas678<br />

Street, J.2244<br />

Stuart, Charles429, 479, 566, 570, 634, 776, 777, 804, 915, 917<br />

Swift, Edmund L.2099<br />

Swift, Jonathan21<br />

Taylor, J.1275<br />

Taylor, <strong>John</strong>1064, 1488, 2384<br />

Terry, Daniel1912, 2046, 2086, 2138<br />

Theaulon2055<br />

Theobald, Lewis20, 47<br />

Thompson, Benjamin1780, 1925<br />

Thompson, Edward253, 404, 412, 438<br />

Thomson, James4, 12, 27, 50, 51, 74<br />

Thomson, James2028, 2114, 2215, 2237<br />

Tobin, <strong>John</strong>1379, 1436, 1495, 1509, 1560, 1935, 2118<br />

Tomkis, Thomas44<br />

Tomlinson, Thomas213<br />

Toms, Edward256<br />

Tonioli, Girolamo681<br />

Topham, Edward539, 668, 697, 772<br />

Tottola, Andrea Leone2338, 2398<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Townley, James161, 236, 245<br />

Twiss, Horace2089<br />

Upton, W. (?)1637<br />

Vanbrugh, <strong>John</strong>426<br />

Vanneschi, Francesco30, 73<br />

Vaughan, Thomas420, 670, 1284<br />

Verazzi, Thomas469<br />

Von Kotzebue, Augustus1226, 1247, 1249, 1255, 1271, 1313, 1320, 1488, 1531, 1691, 1719, 1868, 1952, 2212, 2383<br />

Waldron, Francis Godolphin353, 488, 504, 599, 998, 1002, 1094, 1095, 1422, 1487<br />

Walker, C. E.2045, 2175, 2182, 2243<br />

Wallace, Eglantine, Lady801, 1093, 1104<br />

Wallace, <strong>John</strong>1357<br />

Wallis, George398<br />

Walpole, Horace295<br />

Walter, William Joseph2216<br />

Walwyn, B.553<br />

Ward, C.1567<br />

Ward, Charles1480<br />

Wastell, William1732<br />

Watson-Taylor, George1057<br />

Whalley, Thomas Sedgwick1248<br />

Whitehead, William84, 111<br />

Wild, James1721<br />

Willet, Thomas449<br />

Williams, H. C.2385<br />

Williamson, H. C.630<br />

Wilmot, Mrs. Barberina (Ogle) (afterwards Brand, Baroness Dacre)1803<br />

Wilson, Richard908<br />

Woodfall, William424<br />

Woods, William453, 653<br />

Woodward, Henry92, 214, 304<br />

Wright, Waller1595<br />

Wycherley, William258, 1778<br />

Yearsley, Anne846<br />

Young, Edward98<br />

Zeno, Apostolo35, 135, 136, 359, 509, 929, 1343, 1902<br />

Zini, Saverio922, 1015, 1309<br />

Index of Titles<br />

This alphabetical list covers entries 1-2399 of the Catalogue. The unidentified items, 2400-2502, are arranged<br />

alphabetically in the Catalogue itself.<br />

Abou Hassan1637<br />

Aboard and at Home. See King's Bench, The1143<br />

Absent Apothecary, The1758<br />

Absent Man, The<br />

(Bickerstaffe's)280<br />

(Hull's)239<br />

Abudah2087<br />

Accomplish'd Maid, The256<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Account of the Wonders of Derbyshire, An. See Wonders of Derbyshire, The465<br />

Accusation1905<br />

Aci e Galatea1059<br />

Acting Mad2184<br />

Actor of All Work, The1983<br />

Actress of All Work, The2002, 2070<br />

Address<br />

Anxious to pay my heartfelt homage here,1439<br />

by Mr. Quick Riding on an Elephant652<br />

Deserted Daughters, are but rarely found,1290<br />

Farewell [for Mrs. H. <strong>John</strong>ston]1454<br />

Farewell, Spoken by Mrs. Bannister957<br />

for Opening the New Theatre, Drury Lane2309<br />

for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane1358<br />

Impatient for renoun-all hope and fear,1428<br />

Introductory911<br />

Occasional, for the Opening of Drury Lane Theatre1827<br />

Occasional, for the Opening of the Hay Market Theatre2234<br />

Occasional. In early days, by fond ambition led,1296<br />

Occasional. In this bright Court is merit fairly tried,740<br />

Occasional, Intended to Be Spoken on Thursday, March 16thNo. 1572<br />

Occasional. On Opening the Hay Marker Theatre873<br />

Occasional. On Opening the New Theatre Royal1590<br />

Occasional. So oft has Pegasus been doom'd to trial,806<br />

Occasional, to Be Spoken by Mr. Bensley1130<br />

Occasional, to Be Spoken by Mr. Elliston1673<br />

Occasional, to Be Spoken for the Benefit of the Widow and Orphan Children of the Late Mr. Follet1261<br />

on the Opening of Drury Lane Theatre1819, 2117<br />

on the Opening of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane1737<br />

Once more I'm come to shew my Vulgar Folly,904<br />

Spoken by Mr. Bannister Junr.742<br />

[Spoken by Mrs. Pope, March, 1789]819<br />

Spoken for Mr. Millar's Benefit1115<br />

Tho' Rutlands pangs are o'er, shall I presume,897<br />

to Be Spoken at Covent Garden Theatre. Through many a scene of variegated Life,1416<br />

to Be Spoken by Mr. Betty1738<br />

to Be Spoken by Mr. Lacy669<br />

to Be Spoken by Mrs. Powell1078<br />

to Be Spoken by Mrs. Wells655<br />

to Be Spoken on the Benefit Night for the Widows and Orphans of the Sailors Who Were Kill'd in the North Sea Fight1190<br />

to Open the Theatre Royal Covent Garden1389<br />

to the Public. Oft have I come Ambassadress in State,609<br />

to the Public. When Ancient Rome in all its Glory Shone,410<br />

Written for Mrs. [Stephen] Kemble658<br />

Adelaide1275<br />

Adelasia è Aleramo1842<br />

Adelgitha1518<br />

Adeline2274<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Adelmorn1319<br />

Admirable Crichton, The2155<br />

Adolfo e Clara1814<br />

Adolphus, Count Zelmar1709<br />

Adopted Child, The1070<br />

Adrian and Orilla. See Mountains of Saxony, The1498<br />

Adventures, The859<br />

Adventures of a Night, The618<br />

Advertisement, The924<br />

See also Matrimonial Advertisement, The435<br />

Aerostation671<br />

Aethiop, The1734<br />

Africans, The1553<br />

Agamemnon. See Death of Agamemnon, The4<br />

L'Agense1974<br />

Aggression1446<br />

Agis141<br />

Agmunda, alterations in932<br />

Agnes, application for license for2340<br />

Agreeable Surprize, The568<br />

Ah, What a Pity!2043<br />

Aladdin. See Alladin<br />

L'Albergatrice Vivaci641<br />

Albert and Adelaide. See Black Forest, The1236<br />

Alberto and Lauretta1503<br />

Albina, Countess of Raimond486<br />

Albumazar44<br />

Alcanar. See Arab, The691<br />

Alceste<br />

(anon.)751<br />

(de' Calsabigi's)1072<br />

Alessandro. See Rossane41<br />

Alessandro e Timoteo1283<br />

Alessandro in Persia30<br />

Alessandro nelle Indie201<br />

Alexander Balus70<br />

Alexander the Little901<br />

Alfonso42<br />

Alfonso, King of Castile1337<br />

Alfred<br />

(Home's)442<br />

(Thomson and Mallet's)27<br />

See also Magic Banner, The1137<br />

Alfred the Great (from Thomson and Mallet's)51<br />

(Faucit's)1665<br />

Algona1347<br />

Ali Baba. See Forty Thieves, The1480<br />

Ali Pacha. See Pacha, The2308<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Alina648<br />

Alive and Merry1132<br />

All at Coventry1901<br />

All for Fame1452<br />

All in Good Humour953<br />

All in the Dark. See Banks of the Elbe, The2299<br />

All in the Right255<br />

All in the Wrong198<br />

All on a Summer's Day789<br />

All the World's a Stage428<br />

Alladin<br />

(anon.)1623<br />

(Farley's)1766<br />

L'Allegro, ed Il Penseroso26<br />

All's Fair in Love1379<br />

Almena241<br />

Almeyda1113<br />

Almida314<br />

Almira753<br />

Almoran and Hamet2285<br />

Alonzo345<br />

Alphi Bey1965<br />

Alternative, The55<br />

Alzuma344<br />

Amanti Consolati, Gli1551<br />

Amateurs and Actors2042<br />

Americans, The. See War-Whoop, The1669<br />

L'Amor Contrastato1047, 1048<br />

L'Amor Costante107<br />

L'Amor fra Le Vendemmie1145<br />

Amoroso, King of Little Britain2023<br />

Amphitryon126<br />

Andromaca<br />

(Badini's)871<br />

(Salvi's)121<br />

Angelina<br />

(Goldsmith's)1431<br />

(N. N.'s)1336<br />

Animal Magnetism802<br />

Animated Effigy, The1660<br />

Anna969<br />

Annette and Lubin456<br />

Anniversary, The144<br />

Another Maid and Another Magpie1883<br />

Another Piece of Presumption!2374<br />

Antigona176, 1134<br />

Antigone<br />

(Fitzball's)2206<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Antigono60<br />

Antiquary, The2138<br />

Antonio1306<br />

Any Thing New1680<br />

Apollo and Daphne, song in204<br />

Apollo Daggerwood2129<br />

Apology for Apologies, An351<br />

Apostate, The1967<br />

Apparition, The. See Flesh and the Spirit, The1038<br />

Appeal, The2015<br />

Appearance Is against Them708<br />

Appius119<br />

April Fool, An<br />

(anon.)2298<br />

The (Mac-Nally's)729<br />

Arab, The691<br />

songs in1743<br />

Arbitration1500<br />

L'Arbore di Diana1161<br />

L'Arcadia in Brenta114<br />

L'Arcifanfano538<br />

Arden of Feversham160, 867<br />

Arianna e Teseo180<br />

Aristodemo45, 1818<br />

Armida734, 1351<br />

Arminius17<br />

Armorer, The976<br />

Arrivals2266<br />

Arrived at Portsmouth1043<br />

Art and Nature2<br />

Artaserse106<br />

Artifice, The514<br />

As It Should Be822<br />

Ascension, The405<br />

Asgard the Demon Hunter1741<br />

Assassin, The1939<br />

Assignation, The<br />

(anon.)1748<br />

(Lee's)1508<br />

Assumptions!2364<br />

Astonishment!2048<br />

Astrologer, The. See Alburmazar44<br />

Astuzie Fallaci, Le1917<br />

Astuzie Femminili, Le1405<br />

At Anchor in the Bay of Naples1021<br />

At Home1760<br />

Atalida1621<br />

Athelstan124<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Attilio Regolo113<br />

Augusta2329<br />

Augustus and Gulielmus1481<br />

Auld Robin Gray1033<br />

Aurelio and Miranda1232<br />

Author, The129<br />

Author on the Wheel, The695<br />

L'Avaro625<br />

L'Avaro Deluso460<br />

Bachelors' Miseries2047<br />

Bachelor's Wives. See Tit for Tat1978<br />

Bad Customers. See Who Pays the Piper1611<br />

Bad Neighbours1635<br />

Ballynavogue1994<br />

Bamfylde. See Bampfyde<br />

Bampfyde Moore Carew1910<br />

Bandit of Bohemia, The2243<br />

Banditti, The577<br />

Banian Day1135<br />

Bank Note, The1075<br />

Bankrupt, The355<br />

Banks of the Elbe, The2299<br />

Bannian Day. See Banian Day1135<br />

Bantry Bay1154<br />

Barbarossa115<br />

Barber of Seville, The2046<br />

Barbers Petition, The1127<br />

Barbiere di Civiglia, Il837<br />

Barmecide. See Bermecides2052<br />

Barnaby Brittle. See Why Did I Marry2186<br />

Baron de Trenck, The2163<br />

Baron of Kinkvervankotsdorsprakingatchdern562<br />

Barone di Torre Forte, Il547<br />

Barsene, Regina di Lidia1865<br />

Basket Maker, The880<br />

Battle of Bothwell Brig, The<br />

(Calcraft's)2351<br />

(Farley's)2153<br />

Battle of Eddington, The1151<br />

Battle of Hexham, The840<br />

Beacon, The1846<br />

Beacon of Liberty, The2335<br />

Bears Not Beasts2352<br />

Beau in the Toy Shop, additions to146<br />

Beauty and the Beast2270<br />

Bee Hive, The1654<br />

Beggar My Neighbour1354<br />

Beggar on Horseback, A699<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Beggar's Bush, address to. See Merchant of Bruges, The1895<br />

Beggar's Opera, The<br />

new scene for438<br />

prelude (anon.)572<br />

prelude (Colman's)565<br />

Begone, Dull Care. See Fair Play1538<br />

Belford and Minton. See Chase, The2112<br />

Belisarius451<br />

Bella Arsene, La1098<br />

Bella Pescatrice, La1015<br />

Bellamira2022<br />

Belles Association, The528<br />

Belle's Stratagem, The<br />

(Cowley's)513<br />

(Waldron's)599<br />

Belles without Beaux. See Young Prude, The2111<br />

Belphegor446<br />

Belshazzar52<br />

Benevolent Planters, The839<br />

Bermecides2052<br />

Bertha2080<br />

Bertoldo, Bertoldino, e Cacasenno. See Famiglia de Bertoldi alla. Corte del Rè Alboino, La116<br />

Bertram. See Castle of Aldobrand, The1922<br />

Best Bidder, The607<br />

Better Late than Never863<br />

Bill of Fare, The. See Enquire Within2296<br />

Bird in a Cage, The, epilogue to730<br />

Birthday, The<br />

(Dibdin's)1247<br />

(O'Keeffe's)628<br />

Birth of Hercules, The216<br />

Black Beard1228<br />

Black Forest, The1236<br />

Black-a-moor Wash'd White, The400<br />

Blackamoor's Head, The2028<br />

Blacksmith of Antwerp, The686<br />

new songs, etc.1936<br />

Blank Cartridge, The1719<br />

Blind Bargain, The. See Hear Him Out1424<br />

Blind Beggar of Bednal Green, The25<br />

Blind Boy, The1529<br />

Blind Girl, The1321<br />

Blind Man, The594<br />

Blood Will Have Blood!1769<br />

Blue Beard<br />

(anon.)923<br />

(Colman's)1191<br />

Blue Devils1205<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Boadicea1761<br />

Boadicia101<br />

Boarding House, The1687<br />

Bobinet the Bandit1891<br />

Bohemian Miller, The1781<br />

Bold Stroke for a Husband, A617<br />

Bombastes Furioso1634<br />

Bon Ton386<br />

Bondman, The, prologue to492<br />

Bondocani, Il1305<br />

Bonds without Judgment772<br />

Boniface and Bridgetina1544<br />

Botheration1214<br />

Bourbon League, The210<br />

Box Lobby Challenge, The1009<br />

Box-Lobby Loungers, The. See Lobby Lounger, The777<br />

Brave Irishman, The120<br />

Bravo's Son, The2079<br />

Brazen Bust, The1771<br />

Brazen Mask, The, songs and choruses in1346<br />

Bribery on Both Sides656<br />

Bridal Ring, The1636<br />

Bride of Abydos, The2010<br />

Bride of Lammermoor, The2289<br />

Bride of Lammermuir, The2121<br />

Bridge That Carries Us Safe Over! The1977<br />

Brisket Family, The2272<br />

Bristol Sailor, The732<br />

Bristol Tars, The966<br />

Britain's Brave Tars. See Our Wooden Walls1188<br />

Britain's Glory1036<br />

Britain's Jubilee<br />

(Arnold's)1593<br />

(Barrett's)1591<br />

British Admiral and the Seamans Son, The1731<br />

British Fortitude and Hibernian Friendship1019<br />

British Gratitude and Hibernian Friendship. See British Fortitude1019<br />

British Heroine, The448<br />

British Soldier, The1443<br />

Briton, the Son of a Briton, A203<br />

Britons Strike Home16<br />

Broad, but Not Long1815<br />

Broad Grins<br />

(anon.)1844<br />

(Scott's?)1798<br />

Broken Gold, The1475<br />

Broken Sword, The1937<br />

Brother and Sister1838<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Brothers, The<br />

(Cumberland's)300<br />

epilogue to306<br />

(Young's)98<br />

See also Privateer, The1730<br />

Brown Man, The2100, 2183<br />

songs, etc.2108<br />

Bruno2249<br />

Brutus2059<br />

Buck's Interlude188<br />

Budget of Blunders, A1613<br />

Bull's Head, The. See Saracen's Head, The2033<br />

Buona Figliuola, La1630<br />

Burbero di Buon Cuore, Il1023<br />

Burgomaster of Sardam, The2044<br />

Burletta of Errors, A [The]2174<br />

Busy Body, The, epilogue to151<br />

Buthred462<br />

Buxom Joan449<br />

By Advertisement2104<br />

Cabinet, The1340<br />

Cabinet of Fancy, The533<br />

Caccia di Enrico IV, La<br />

(anon.)1571<br />

(Buonaiuti's)1707<br />

Cady, The1862<br />

Cady of Bagdad, The445<br />

Cænarvon Castle990<br />

Caffres, The1352<br />

Caio Mario411<br />

Caius Gracchus2384<br />

Calcutta796<br />

Caledonia1740<br />

Calypso473<br />

Cambro Britons<br />

(anon.)1173<br />

(Boaden's)1222<br />

Cameleon, The1953<br />

Cameriera Astuta, La798<br />

Camilla1485, 1717<br />

Camilla the Amazon1954<br />

Camp, The457<br />

Camp Visitants, The23<br />

Campaign, The703<br />

Candidate, The597<br />

Cantabs, The778<br />

Capers at Canterbury2248<br />

Cappriciosa Penita, La1563<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Capriccio Dramatico, Il1012<br />

Capricious Lady, The<br />

(Cooke's)614<br />

(Pye's)323<br />

Capricious Lovers, The242<br />

Captain, The554<br />

Captain MacShane1339<br />

Captive, The, lines for1374<br />

Captive of Spilsburg1230<br />

Captives, The726<br />

Capuchin, The413<br />

Caravan, The1394<br />

Careful Servant, The1940<br />

Carib Chief, The2089<br />

Carmelite, The674<br />

Casimer the Great1081<br />

Casino, The542<br />

Castle of Andalusia, The605<br />

Castle of Glyndower, The. See Castles in the Air2016<br />

Castle of Lausanne, The1442<br />

Castle of Montval, The1248<br />

Castle of Otranto, The995<br />

Castle of Paluzzi, The. See Extorted Oath, The2029<br />

Castle of St. Aldobrand, The1922<br />

Castle of Sorrento, The1262<br />

Castle of Wonders, The<br />

(anon.)752<br />

(<strong>John</strong>son's)2078<br />

Castle Spectre, The1187<br />

Castles in the Air2016<br />

Cat of Kilkenny, The1849<br />

Cataract of the Ganges, The2377<br />

Catch Him Who Can1490<br />

Cave of Trophonius, The899<br />

Celadon and Florimel1133<br />

Cenerentola, La2137<br />

Cent per Cent2353<br />

Chains for [of] the Heart1334<br />

Chaplet, The82<br />

Chapter of Accidents, The526<br />

Charioteers, The1643<br />

Charity Boy, The1139, 1142<br />

Charles Edward Stuart, the Pretender2339<br />

Charles the Bold1864<br />

Charlotte and Werther. See Werther and Charlotte1620<br />

Chase, The2112<br />

Cheap Living1181<br />

Chelsea Pensioner, The482<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Cherokee, The1050<br />

Cherry and Fair Star2283<br />

Child of Chance, The. See Love's Errors1723<br />

Child of Concealment, The1915<br />

Child of Mystery, The2200<br />

Children, The1289<br />

Children in the Wood, The991<br />

Chimney Corner, The1180<br />

Chinese Sorcerer, The. See Whang Fong2344<br />

Chip o'th' Old Block, A1875<br />

Chit Chat553<br />

Choice, The248<br />

Choice of Harlequin, The580<br />

Choice of Hercules, The. See Hercules's Choice of Pleasure or Virtue99<br />

Choleric Fathers, The709<br />

Choleric Man, The382<br />

Christmas Tale, The363<br />

Cifra, La1198<br />

Cinderella1396, 1604<br />

Cinna1237<br />

Circassian, The576<br />

Circassian Bride, The1567<br />

City Rivals, The1805<br />

Civilian, The825<br />

Clara1596<br />

Clari2350<br />

Clementina318<br />

Clemenza2295<br />

Clemenza di Scipione, La1444<br />

Clemenza di Tito, La1479, 1710<br />

Cleone150<br />

Cleonice385<br />

Climene1671<br />

Clock Case, The433<br />

Close of the Poll, The534<br />

Coalition623<br />

Cobler of Castlebury, The479<br />

Coeur de Lion<br />

(Burgoyne's)746<br />

(Mac-Nally's)745<br />

Coffee House, The3<br />

Colin and Susan1025<br />

Columbus962<br />

Come and See1820<br />

Comedia in Comedia, La73<br />

Comedy of Errors, The212<br />

Comet, The841<br />

Comic Extravaganza, The171<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Comic Paraphrase on Shakespear's Seven Ages, A222<br />

Committee, The2277<br />

Comus, a Mask6<br />

Concerto Spirituale406<br />

Confusione della Somiglianza, La. See I Due Gobbi1118<br />

Conjurer, The<br />

(Andrews')372<br />

(anon.)1882<br />

Conquest of St. Eustacia, The552<br />

Conquest of Taranto. See Fate of Taranto, The1964<br />

Conscience. See Lorenzo2204<br />

Conscious Lovers, The, prologue and epilogue137<br />

Consequences1588<br />

Consiglio Imprudente, Il1147, 1861<br />

Conspiracy, The1120<br />

Constantine Paleologus1557<br />

Constantine the Great108<br />

Consultation, The2053<br />

Contadina in Corte, La320, 503<br />

Contadine Bizzarre, Le299<br />

Contadini Bizarri, I1007<br />

Conte Ridicolo, Il1067<br />

Contract, The<br />

(Cobb's)476<br />

(Francklin's)390<br />

Convict, The2276<br />

Convito, Il606<br />

Cooking and Copying2323<br />

Cooper, The334<br />

Coquette, The395<br />

Coriolanus74<br />

Cormac and Swaran1610<br />

Coronation, The. See A Briton203<br />

Corsair, The1330<br />

Corsair's Bride, The. See Pirate's Bride, The2250<br />

Cortez. See Hernando Cortez2373<br />

Cosa Rara, La809, 1455<br />

Cosi fan' Tutte1672<br />

Cottage Maid, The910<br />

Count of Anjou, The1920<br />

Count of Burgundy, The1249<br />

Count of Narbonne, The575<br />

Counterfeit, The1407<br />

Counterfeit Captain, The555<br />

Countess of Salisbury, The270<br />

Country Attorney, The779<br />

Country Girl, The258<br />

Court of Alexander, The302<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Covent Garden Theatre96<br />

Coventry Act, The965<br />

Cozeners, The375<br />

Cozening2094<br />

Creso439<br />

Creusa in Delfo622<br />

Creüsa, Queen of Athens111<br />

Critic, The<br />

(Cumberland's?)472<br />

(Sheridan's)494<br />

Cross Partners955<br />

Cross Purposes342<br />

Crotchet Lodge1055<br />

Crusade, The870<br />

Cry To-day and Laugh To-morrow. See Sunshine after Rain1943<br />

Cunning Man, The261<br />

Cupboard and the Cabinet, The. See Cooking and Copying2323<br />

Cupid's Revenge336<br />

Cure for a Coxcomb, A950<br />

Cure for Coxcombs, A2240<br />

Cure for Romance, A. See Love's Labyrinth2114<br />

Cure for the Heart Ache, A1149<br />

Curfew, The1509<br />

Curiosity (Gustavus III's?)1206<br />

(Lathom's)1310<br />

Curioso Indiscreto, Il677<br />

Curtain Lecture, The1767<br />

Cymbeline154<br />

Cymon263<br />

Cyrus287<br />

Czar Peter, The860<br />

Czartoriska1029<br />

Dama Soldato, La1770, 1817<br />

Damnation570<br />

Damon and Pythias. See Force of Friendship, The2228<br />

Darius678<br />

Darkness Visible. See Four in Hand1689<br />

Dash, The. See Denouement, The1425<br />

Dash of the Day, The1311<br />

Daughter, The1877<br />

David Rizzio2154<br />

Day after the Wedding, The1549<br />

Day and Night1867<br />

Day at Rome, A1225<br />

Day in London, A1516<br />

Day in the Country, A1952<br />

Day in Turkey, A921<br />

Day of Taste, A. See Comic Extravaganza, The171<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Day of Tribute, The1691<br />

Days of Yore1107<br />

Dead Alive, The. See Edward and Caroline559<br />

Deaf and Dumb1315<br />

Deaf Indeed539<br />

Deaf Lover, The510<br />

See also Device, The491<br />

Death of Agamemnon, The4<br />

Death of Captain Faulkner1079<br />

Death of Don Giovanni, The2389<br />

Death of Giovanni, The. See Death of Don Giovanni, The2389<br />

Death of the Queen of France, The1413<br />

Debora e Sisara1052<br />

Debtor and Creditor. See City Rivals, The1805<br />

December and May2027<br />

Deception, The670<br />

Delays and Blunders1359<br />

Delinquent, The. See Sees Company1463<br />

Demetrio, Il399<br />

Demon of the Woods, The1534<br />

De Monfort1287<br />

Denouement, The1425<br />

Dependent, The1096<br />

Desert Island, The167<br />

Deserted Daughter, The. See 'Tis a Strange World1077<br />

Deserter, The360<br />

Deserts of Arabia, The1496<br />

Deuce Is in Her! The. See Who Is She?2181<br />

Deuce Is in Him, The225<br />

Device, The<br />

(Pilon's)491<br />

(Richards')432<br />

Devil in the Wine Cellar, The. See Walking Statue, The741<br />

Devil of a Lover, A1199<br />

Devil upon Two Sticks, The282<br />

Devil's Bridge, The1716<br />

Dialogue between an Actor and a Critic, A. See Tempest, The123<br />

Diamond Arrow, The1894<br />

Diamond Cut Diamond. See Venetian Tale, A1172<br />

Dido<br />

(Bridges')325<br />

(Hoare's)948<br />

(Reed's)266<br />

Didone721, 1259, 1537<br />

Didone Abbandonata389, 1819<br />

Dine at My Villa1406<br />

Dinner of Madelon, The1941<br />

Dirce2229<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Disagreeable Surprize, The2126<br />

Disappointment1645<br />

Disartore, Il815<br />

Disbanded Officer, The738<br />

Discordia Conjugale, La925<br />

Discovery, The219<br />

Disguises1984<br />

Disinterested Love1215<br />

Disputants, The523<br />

Dissipation550<br />

Distress'd Baronet, The776<br />

Distress'd Wife, The430<br />

Diversions of the Morning, The149<br />

Divertisement, A883<br />

songs in884<br />

Divorce, The574<br />

Doctor Bolus2036<br />

Dr. Faustus and the Black Demon2392<br />

Doctor Hocus Pocus1822<br />

Doctor Poker1938<br />

Dr. Syntax2191<br />

Dog Days in Bond Street2167<br />

Dog of Montargis, The. See Murder Will Out1826<br />

Doldrum, The. See Sleeper, The1125<br />

Dolly and the Rat. See Brisket Family The2272<br />

Domestic Tyrant, The1575<br />

Dominions of Fancy, The1307<br />

Don Giovanni, Il1013, 1966<br />

Don Giovanni2096<br />

Don <strong>John</strong>. See Two Violettas, The2203<br />

Don Pedro1138<br />

Don Raymond1157<br />

Don Saverio85<br />

Donna del Lago, La2338<br />

Donne Cambiate, Le1711<br />

Double Armour, The926<br />

Double Deception, The478<br />

Double Disguise, The646<br />

Double Disappointment, The57<br />

Double Mistake, The251<br />

Doubtful Son, The1629<br />

Down the Area!2381<br />

Dramatic Chronicle, The504<br />

Dramatic Oglio, A602<br />

Dramatic Puffers, The583<br />

Dramatist, The831<br />

Dreamer Awake, The905<br />

Due Castellani Burlati, I858<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Due Fratelli Rivali, I1312<br />

Due Gobbi, I1118<br />

Due Nozze e un Sol Marito1482<br />

Due Swizzeri, I1256<br />

Duel, The341<br />

See also My Two Nephews2337<br />

Duellist, The361<br />

Dui Baroni, Li1368<br />

Duke of Milan, The<br />

address to1914<br />

prologue and epilogue to495<br />

Duke of Savoy, The1987<br />

Dukes Coat, The1899<br />

Dun a-Day, A2363<br />

Dupe, The228<br />

Dupes of Fancy, The949<br />

Duplicity571<br />

Dutchman, The391<br />

Dwarf of Naples, The2081<br />

Each for Himself. See Doctor Poker1938<br />

Earl Goodwin. See Goodwin846<br />

Earl of Essex, The<br />

(Brooke's)181<br />

(Jones's)91<br />

epilogue to897<br />

Earls of Hammersmith, The1799<br />

East Indian, The<br />

(anon.)1726<br />

(D'Arblay's)596<br />

Eastward Hoe. See Old City Manners396<br />

Eccentric Lover, The1211<br />

Eccentricities1836<br />

Edgar1484<br />

Edgar and Emmeline185<br />

Edict of Charlemagne1606<br />

Education1762<br />

Edward and Caroline559<br />

Edward and Eleonora12<br />

Edward the Black Prince81<br />

Edwin2292<br />

Edwin, Heir of Cressingham1970<br />

Edwy and Elgiva1058<br />

Egyptian Boy, The1348<br />

Egyptian Festival, The1281<br />

¥8. 10. 1, if Quite Convenient. See If Quite Convenient2354<br />

Elders, The519<br />

Eldred367<br />

Election, The<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

(Andrews')380<br />

(anon.)1372<br />

(Bailey's)1971<br />

Election of the Managers, The659, 663<br />

Eleventh of June, The1218<br />

Elfrida<br />

(Calsabigi's?)1208, 1682<br />

(Mason's)338<br />

Elisa e Claudio2348<br />

Elisabetta, Regina d'Inghilterra2026<br />

Ella Rosenberg1528<br />

Elmerick19<br />

Elmira551<br />

Eloisa750<br />

Elopement, An679<br />

Elopement, The223<br />

Elopement Extraordinary, The1816<br />

Elphi Bey. See Alphi Bey1965<br />

Elvira215<br />

Embarkation, The1268<br />

Emilia Galotti1041<br />

Enchanted Castle, The. See Castle of Wonders, The752<br />

Enchanted Island1418<br />

Enchanted Wood, The954<br />

Enchanter, The178<br />

Enea e Lavinia474<br />

England Preserved. See King Henry the Third1057<br />

English Fleet in1342<br />

The1393<br />

English Merchant, The, prologue265<br />

English Readings780<br />

English Sailors in America. See French Flogg'd, The172<br />

Englishman in Paris, The, epilogue and additions to100<br />

Englishmen in Germany, The931<br />

Enquire Within2296<br />

Enraged Musician, The826<br />

Epilogue<br />

After this Bounteous, well-intended Play,117<br />

by Mr. Tomlinson213<br />

for Lady Townly132<br />

for Mrs. Woffington in the Character of Britannia54<br />

[for Shuter's Benefit]155, 294<br />

I speak an Epilogue Masters old and lame!303<br />

in the Character of Arabella531<br />

on Shakespeare's Women Characters37<br />

This Night-by liberal Genius set apart,927<br />

To Be Spoken by Lord Chief Joker and His Attorney-General309<br />

to Be Spoken by Mr. Tomlinson197<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

to Be Spoken by Mrs. Clive on Her Quitting the Stage295<br />

When Senators attend St. Stephen's call,495<br />

See also Prologue<br />

Erifhile1441<br />

Erifile, Regina di Zacinto444<br />

Eriphile1440<br />

L'Eroe Cinese588<br />

L'Eroina di Rab1763<br />

Errors Excepted1523<br />

Escape into Prison, An. See Hue and Cry, The1184<br />

Escapes, The1332<br />

Eudora857<br />

Eugenio2342<br />

Euristeo135, 136<br />

Eurypilus, King of Sicily1958<br />

Evadne. See Statue, The2072<br />

Evelina1152<br />

Events of a Day, The1100<br />

Every One Has His Fault967<br />

Every Woman in Her Humour174<br />

Exchange No Robbery2165<br />

Exciseman, The535<br />

Exile, The1558<br />

Exit by Mistake. See Keeping Up Appearances1929<br />

Exordium, An1204<br />

Experiment, The<br />

(Murray's)505<br />

(Stuart's?)429<br />

Extorted Oath, The2029<br />

Fair, The, scene and song to be inserted in. See Lyar, The200<br />

Fair American, The592<br />

Fair Cheating. See Elopement Extraordinary, The1816<br />

Fair Circassian. See Circassian, The576<br />

Fair Deserter, The1933<br />

Fair Fugitives, The1385<br />

Fair Gabrielle, The. See Henri Quatre2297<br />

Fair Game1787<br />

Fair Peruvian, The727<br />

Fair Play1538<br />

Fair Refugee, The651<br />

Fair Rosamond1759<br />

Fairies' Revels, The1356<br />

Fairy, The1401<br />

Fairy Favour, The257<br />

Fairy Favours1167<br />

Fairy Festival, The. See Fairy Favours1167<br />

Fairy Legends. See Fairy Records2057<br />

Fairy Prince, The326<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Fairy Records2057<br />

Faithful Irish Woman, The247<br />

Fall of Egypt, The369<br />

Falls of Clyde, The1990<br />

False Alarms1404<br />

See also False Appearances1506<br />

False and True1223<br />

False Appearances<br />

(Conway's)827<br />

(Kenney's)1506<br />

False Colours975<br />

False Concord236<br />

False Delicacy277<br />

False Friend, The1797<br />

False Impressions, prologue and epilogue to. Bound with Secrets Worth Knowing1193<br />

False Shame1320<br />

Falstaff's Wedding252<br />

prologue to1382<br />

Famiglia de Bertoldi alla Corte del Rè Alboino, La116<br />

Family Compact, The956<br />

Family Jars2306<br />

Family Quarrels1363<br />

Fanatico di Berlino, Il1349<br />

Fanatico per La Musica, Il1492<br />

Fancy's Opera, The2333<br />

prelude to2334<br />

Fancy's Sketch2122<br />

Farce Writer, The. See Writing a Farce1880<br />

Farmer, The. See Ups and Downs786<br />

Farmer's Return from London211<br />

Farmer's Wife, The1794<br />

Faro Table, The1495<br />

See also Pharo Table, The820<br />

Fashion Displayed308<br />

Fashionable Friends, The1344<br />

Fashionable Levities694<br />

Fashionable Lover, The329<br />

Fast Asleep. See Opiate, The1182<br />

Fatal Curiosity, prologue595<br />

Fatal Discovery, The292<br />

Fatal Falsehood481<br />

Fatal Interview, The603<br />

Fatal Retirement, The13<br />

Fate of Sparta, The791, 792<br />

Fate of Taranto, The1964<br />

Father and His Children, The1991<br />

Father and the Son, The. See Murderer, The2380<br />

Fathers, The461<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Faulkner1530<br />

Fazio2012<br />

See also Italian Wife, The1998<br />

Fedra, La1666<br />

Female Dramatist, The598<br />

Female Duellist, The985<br />

Female Officer, The441<br />

Female Orators, The521<br />

Fernando in Mexico1376<br />

Ferry of the Guiers2376<br />

Feste d'Iside, Le1546<br />

Fetonte182<br />

Feudal Times1239<br />

Figure of Fun, A2209<br />

Filosofo di Campagna, Il183<br />

Fingal1776<br />

Finta Principessa, La714<br />

Fire and Water<br />

(Andrews')522<br />

(Beazley's)1982<br />

First Come, First Served1554<br />

First Faults1254<br />

First Floor, The757<br />

First Impressions1782<br />

First Love1073<br />

First of September, The844<br />

Fish Out of Water2365<br />

Fisherman, The2118<br />

Fisherman's Hut, The. See Fisherman, The2118<br />

Five Hundred Pounds2242<br />

Five Miles Off1493<br />

Five Thousand a Year1244<br />

Flat and Sharp1777<br />

Flesh and the Spirit, The1038<br />

Flitch of Bacon, The452<br />

Flodden Field2060<br />

Florizel and Perdita122<br />

Follies of a Day, The. See Marriage of Figaro, The675<br />

Folly as It Flies1333<br />

Fontainbleau673<br />

Fontainville Forest1014<br />

Fool, The697<br />

Fool Made Wise, The29<br />

Fools of Fashion, The1366<br />

For England Ho!1789<br />

Force of Fashion, The852<br />

Force of Friendship, The2228<br />

Force of Ridicule, The1144<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Forest Knight, The1757<br />

Forest of Bondy, The. See Murder Will Out1826<br />

Forest of Hermanstadt, The. See Princess and No Princess1556<br />

Fortress, The1522<br />

Fortunate Youth, The2008<br />

See also Three Crumps, The2005<br />

Fortunatus and His Sons2085<br />

Fortune Hunters, The. See Love and Impudence1727<br />

Fortune of War, The1860<br />

Fortune Teller, The1525<br />

Fortune's Fool1140<br />

Fortune's Frolic1258<br />

Fortunes of Nigel, The2332, 2393<br />

Fortune's Wheel982<br />

Forty Thieves, The1480<br />

Foul Deeds Will Rise1420<br />

Foundling, The68<br />

Foundling of the Forest, The1583<br />

Four in Hand1689<br />

Frankenstein2359<br />

Frascatana, La417, 1535<br />

Fratelli Rivali, I. See Due Fratelli Rivali, I1312<br />

Frederick the Great1821<br />

Fredolfo2088<br />

Free and Easy1934<br />

Free Kinghts, The. See Edict of Charlemagne, The1606<br />

Freedom and Slavery1942<br />

French Flogg'd, The172<br />

French Village Surrender'd, The1031<br />

Frenchified Lady, The, epilogue143<br />

Friar Bacon642<br />

Friend in Need, A<br />

(Dibdin's)1992<br />

(Hoare's)1153<br />

Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed, A626<br />

Friend Indeed, A. See Friend in Need, A1992<br />

Friends, The. See Benevolent Planters, The839<br />

Friendship, Love and Duty1795<br />

Frighten'd to Death!1956<br />

Frolick, The737<br />

Frolics of an Hour, The1089<br />

Frost and Thaw. See Adolphus, Count Zelmar1709<br />

Fugitive, The<br />

(O'Keeffe's)881<br />

(Richardson's)937<br />

Fun and Fright2123<br />

Funeral Pile, The. See Gallic Gratitude480<br />

Furbo contra il Furbo, Il1542, 1755<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Furibond1533<br />

Gallantry. See Spanish Gallants2139<br />

Galley Slaves, The2314<br />

Gallic Gratitude480<br />

Gamester, The97<br />

Gamesters, The138<br />

Gander Hall1264<br />

Garland, The1445<br />

Garland of Truth, The1331<br />

Gastone e Bajardo2142<br />

Gay Deceivers, The1421<br />

Gazette Extraordinary, The1668<br />

Gazza Ladra, La2216<br />

Gelosie Villane, Le680<br />

Gemèlle, Le681<br />

Generosita d'Alessandro, La836<br />

Generous Imposter, The536<br />

Genius of Liverpool, The853<br />

Genius of Nonsense, The532<br />

Genoese Pirate, The. See Black Beard1228<br />

George Heriot. See Fortunes of Nigel, The2332<br />

Georgian Princess, The1251<br />

Geralda. See British Heroine, The448<br />

Geraldi Duval. See Bandit of Bohemia, The2243<br />

German Blunder, A1565<br />

German Hotel, The882<br />

Germondo423<br />

Gianguir35<br />

Giannina e Bernardone756<br />

Gil Blas<br />

(Macfarren's)2301<br />

(Moore's)90<br />

Ginevra di Scozia1712<br />

Giorno Felice, Il1705<br />

Giovanni in Botany!2281<br />

Giovanni in Ireland2267<br />

Giovanni, the Vampire. See Vampire Giovanni2197<br />

Gipsey Prince, The1329<br />

Giraldi2149<br />

Giramondo, Il790<br />

Girl in Stile, The749<br />

Giulio Cesare in Egitto763<br />

Giulio Sabino728, 800<br />

Giunio Bruto581<br />

I'Giuochi d'Agrigento968<br />

Gleaners, The1601<br />

Glorious First of June, The1032<br />

Gnome King, The2116<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Godolphin, the Lion of the North1780<br />

Gog and Magog2326<br />

Golden Pippin, The330, 339<br />

Goodwin846<br />

Gordon the Gypsey2304<br />

Governante, La483<br />

Grand Tour, The2226<br />

Great Unknown, The2367<br />

Grecian Daughter, The331<br />

Greek Slave, The894<br />

Green Dragon, The2119<br />

Green Eyed Monster, The1664<br />

Green in France2330<br />

Green Man, The2038<br />

Green Room, The<br />

(anon.)2208<br />

(Finney's)635<br />

Gretna Green<br />

(Beazley's)2305<br />

(Stuart's)634<br />

Grey the Collier2173<br />

Grieving Is a Folly1574<br />

Griselda, La1902<br />

Grotta di Calipso, La1398<br />

Grumbler, The<br />

(Goldsmith's)354<br />

(Sedley's)112<br />

Guardian, The153<br />

Guardian Outwitted, The243<br />

Guardians, The. See Faro Table, The1495<br />

Guardians Outwitted, The. See Assumptions2364<br />

Guilty or Not Guilty?1417<br />

Gulliver among the Lilliputians1808<br />

Gustavus Vasa1642<br />

Guy Fawkes993<br />

Guy Fawkes, a Gingerbread Tragedy2244<br />

Guy Mannering. See Right and Might1912<br />

Hail Fellow, Well Met944<br />

Half an Hour after Supper821<br />

Half an Hour's Courtship2192<br />

Half Pay Officer, The2067<br />

Hallow Fair653<br />

Hamlet Travestie1659<br />

Hannah238<br />

Hannah Hewit1210<br />

Happy Captive, The. See Temple of Dullness, The47<br />

Happy Constancy, The. See Nest of <strong>Plays</strong>, The1<br />

Happy Day, The. See Giorno Felice, Il1705<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Harlequin Almanack1335<br />

Harlequin-Amulet1308<br />

Harlequin and Asmodeus. See Harlequin Zambullo1651<br />

Harlequin and Cinderella2144<br />

Harlequin and Don Quixotte2132<br />

Harlequin and Fancy1896<br />

Harlequin and Faustus. See Harlequin Faustus1000<br />

Harlequin and Fortunio1893<br />

Harlequin and Friar Bacon2188<br />

Harlequin and Humpo1750<br />

Harlequin and Mother Bunch2268<br />

Harlequin and Mother Goose1504<br />

Harlequin and Oberon1148<br />

Harlequin and Padmanaba1701<br />

Harlequin and Poor Robin2388<br />

Harlequin and Quixote1189<br />

Harlequin and the Dandy Club2064<br />

Harlequin and the Ogress2324<br />

Harlequin and the Red Dwarf1749<br />

Harlequin and the Swans1791<br />

Harlequin and the Sylph of the Oak1946<br />

Harlequin at His Old Tricks1395<br />

Harlequin Captive1106<br />

Harlequin Dr. Faustus259<br />

Harlequin Faustus1000<br />

Harlequin Free Mason541<br />

Harlequin Gulliver2003<br />

Harlequin Harmonist1790<br />

Harlequin Harper. See Harlequin Harmonist1790<br />

Harlequin Horner1947<br />

Harlequin Hoax1824<br />

Harlequin in His Element1532<br />

Harlequin Libertine2004<br />

Harlequin Munchausen2063<br />

Harlequin Peasant1001<br />

Harlequin Quicksilver1430<br />

Harlequin Teague600<br />

Harlequin Tom, the Piper's Son2195<br />

Harlequin Touchstone851<br />

Harlequin Whittington1835<br />

Harlequin Zambullo1651<br />

Harlequin's Almanack. See Harlequin Almanack1335<br />

Harlequin's Habeas1365<br />

Harlequin's Holyday. See Who Kill'd the Dog?2325<br />

Harlequin's Hour Glass1897<br />

Harlequin's Invasion166<br />

Harlequin's Jubilee304<br />

Harlequin's Magnet1468<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Harlequin's Museum964<br />

Harlequin's Races. See Harlequin at His Old Tricks1395<br />

Harlequin's Return, songs in1203<br />

Harlequin's Salutation1647<br />

Harlequin's Tour. See Dominions of Fancy, The1307<br />

Harper's Daughter, The1377<br />

Harper's Son and the Duke's Daughter, The1649<br />

Harry Le Roy1775<br />

Hartford Bridge960<br />

Harvest Home<br />

(Bennett's)1543<br />

(Dibdin's)771<br />

Haunted Tower, The850<br />

Haunted Village, The1594<br />

He Would Be a Player1602<br />

He Would Be a Soldier747<br />

Hear Both Sides1369<br />

Hear Him Out1424<br />

Heart of Mid-Lothian, The<br />

(Dibdin's)2120<br />

(Terry's)2086<br />

Hearts of Oak<br />

(Allingham's)1392<br />

(Stevens')205<br />

Hebrew, The. See Pilgrim from Palestine, The2143<br />

Hecuba202<br />

Heigho for a Husband!1002<br />

See also Belles' Stratagem, The599<br />

Heir at Law, The1177<br />

Heir of Vironi, The1955<br />

Heiress, The<br />

(Burgoyne's)758<br />

(Mozeen's)159<br />

Helga1751<br />

Helpless Animals2124<br />

Henpeck'd Captain, The71<br />

Henri Quatre<br />

(Morton's)2146<br />

(Planché's)2297<br />

Henriette2210<br />

Henry and Emma79<br />

Henry of Transtamare1462<br />

Henry the First2271<br />

Henry 2d352<br />

Hercules's Choice of Pleasure or Virtue99<br />

Here and There and Every Where706<br />

Hermione, The1288<br />

Hernando Cortez2373<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Hero of the North, The. See Gustavus Vasa1642<br />

Heroine of the Cave, The368<br />

Heroine, The2068<br />

He's Much to Blame1195<br />

Hide and Seek814<br />

High Life below Stairs161<br />

High Life in the City1633<br />

High Notions2054<br />

High Road to Marriage2177<br />

prologue and epilogue to1386<br />

Highgate Tunnell1724<br />

Highland Lassie, The. See Lowland Lassie in London, The1380<br />

Hint for Husband, A1476<br />

Hints for Painters1381<br />

Hit or Miss1615<br />

new scenes in2366<br />

Hoaxer, The1831<br />

Hobby Horse, The253<br />

Hodge Podge, The569<br />

Hole in the Wall, The1774<br />

Holiday Time1322<br />

Holidays, The1792<br />

Honest Irishman, The. See Brave Irishman, The120<br />

Honest Thieves, The1168<br />

See also Committee, The2277<br />

Honesty Is the Best Policy. See Cady, The1862<br />

Honesty the Best Policy907<br />

Honey Moon, The<br />

(Linley's)1150<br />

(Tobin's)1436<br />

Hong Puf2264<br />

Honour2084<br />

Hooly and Fairly1207<br />

Hop, The903<br />

Horse and the Widow, The. See Widow and the Riding Horse, The1255<br />

Hospital for Fools, An15<br />

Hotel, The420<br />

House of Morville, The1708<br />

House Out at Windows, The [A]1963<br />

House That Jack Built, The2269<br />

House to Be Sold, A1362<br />

Hovel, The1170<br />

How Happy Could I Be with Either1527<br />

How to Be Happy1034<br />

How to Die for Love! See Blank Cartridge, The1719<br />

How to Get a Place. See Place Hunters2073<br />

How to Get Married1068<br />

How to Grow Rich979<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

How to Pay Your Taxes2180<br />

How to Raise the Wind1391<br />

How to Teaze, and How to Please1619<br />

How Will It End?1570<br />

Hue and Cry, The<br />

(Cross's)1184<br />

(Inchbald's)900<br />

(Tobin's?)1935<br />

Huguenot, The. See Convict, The2276<br />

Humourist, The698<br />

Humourous Lieutenant1949<br />

Humours of an Election, The. See Close of the Poll, The534<br />

Humours of Sigr. Capochio and Sigra. Dorinna, The47<br />

Humours of the Age, The. See Comic Paraphrase, A222<br />

Huniades896<br />

See also Agmunda932<br />

Hunt the Slipper660<br />

Hunter of the Alps, The1419<br />

Huntress of Arlingford, The2311<br />

Hurly Burly, The715<br />

Husbands and Wives1996<br />

Hustings, The2031<br />

Hyde Park in an Uproar1772<br />

Hymen217<br />

Hymn, A1810<br />

Hypocrite, The2103<br />

I Will Have a Wife2360<br />

I Won't Go! See I'll Stay Where I Am2390<br />

Ida of the Cottage2097<br />

L'Idalide902<br />

Idela1360<br />

If It Takes Place2156<br />

If Quite Convenient2354<br />

Ifigenia593<br />

See also Iphigenia<br />

Ifigenia in Aulide812<br />

Ignatius579<br />

I'll Stay Where I Am2390<br />

I'll Tell You What700<br />

Illumination477<br />

Illusion1786<br />

Illustrious Traveller, The2009<br />

Imitation. See Belles' Stratagem, The599<br />

Impostors, The<br />

(Cumberland's)811<br />

(Reed's)409<br />

In and Out2212<br />

In and Out of Tune1541<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Ina of Sigiswold1803<br />

Inamorate del' Cicisbeo, Le267<br />

Incog; or, Three Days at Hatchett's1976<br />

Incog; or, Three Days at a Well-Known Hotel. See Arrivals2266<br />

Independence. See Trustee, The1569<br />

Indian, The1285<br />

Indian Princess, The. See Pocahontas2189<br />

Indian, The1624<br />

Indiscretion1293<br />

Ines de Castre1241<br />

L'Inganno Felice2100<br />

L'Ingiusta Gelosia1622<br />

L'Inglese in Italia733<br />

Ingratitudine Punita, La67<br />

Inkle and Yarico782<br />

Innkeeper of Abbeville, The2282<br />

Innkeeper's Daughter, The1961<br />

Inquiry, The716<br />

Inquisition of 1650, The1906<br />

Inquisitor, The1220<br />

Ins and Outs2071<br />

Inscription, The1804<br />

Insolvent, The139<br />

Institution of the Garter, The. See Order of the Garter, The327<br />

Integrity. See Garland of Truth, The1331<br />

Interview, The649<br />

Intrigue1809<br />

Intrigue, Love, Honor, and Obey1746<br />

Intrigues of a Morning, The943<br />

Intriguing Chambermaid, The, addition to77<br />

Invasion, The458<br />

Invisible Bridegroom, The1783<br />

Invisible Girl, The. See Loquacity1483<br />

Ipermestra1185<br />

Iphigenia2399<br />

See also Ifigenia<br />

Iphigenia in Tauride1121<br />

Irish Fine Lady, The. See True-born Irishman, The274<br />

Irish Girl, The2134<br />

Irish Legacy, The. See Legacy, The1176<br />

Irish Mimic, The. See Lounge at Brighton, A1069<br />

Irish Poleander, The2378<br />

Irish Tar, The1178<br />

Irish Tutor, The. See New Lights2310<br />

Irish Widow2251<br />

Irishman in London, The942<br />

Irishman in Spain, The917<br />

Irishman's Tour through London, An. See Tully's Rambles1020<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Iron Chest, The, speeches for1116<br />

Iroquois, The2178<br />

Is He Alive?2030<br />

Is He a Prince? See German Blunder, A1565<br />

Is He Jealous?1927<br />

Isipile682<br />

Island of Darkness, The1855<br />

Island of St. Marguerite, The845, 848<br />

Islands of Slaves, The190<br />

Islanders, The537<br />

L'Isola del Piacere1082, 1328<br />

Israelites, The693<br />

Italian Gamester, The1638<br />

Italian Husband, The1729<br />

Italian Villagers, The1159<br />

Italian Wife, The1998, 2394<br />

L'Italiana in Algeri2069<br />

Italians, The2083<br />

Ivanhoe; or, The Knight Templar2140<br />

Ivanhoe; or, The Saxon Chief2141<br />

Jack and Jill1728<br />

Jack and the Bean Stalk2133<br />

Jack of Newbury1065<br />

Jack the Giant Killer1587<br />

Jacob's Ramble1128<br />

Jealous on All Sides2037<br />

Jean de Paris1829<br />

Jehu467<br />

Jenny's Whim1037<br />

Jeptha95<br />

Jew, The1018<br />

Jew and the Doctor, The1234<br />

Jew of Lubeck, The2082<br />

Jew of Malta, The2024<br />

Jew of Mogodore, The1547<br />

Joan of Arc<br />

(Cross's), songs in1194<br />

(Fitzball's)2312<br />

Joanna of Montfaucon, prologue to1276<br />

Joconde<br />

(anon.)2034<br />

(Moncrieff's?)1903<br />

<strong>John</strong> Bull1371<br />

<strong>John</strong> Buzzby2303<br />

<strong>John</strong> du Bart1881<br />

<strong>John</strong> Gilpin1857, 1968<br />

<strong>John</strong> of Paris1830<br />

Joke, The1353<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Joshua69<br />

Jubilee, The<br />

(Dibdin's)1592<br />

(Garrick's)298<br />

Jubilee of Covent Garden Theatre297<br />

Judas Macchabaeus65<br />

Judgment of Paris, The284<br />

Judith187<br />

Julia<br />

(Jephson's)768<br />

(Metcalf's)885.<br />

See also Such Things Were793<br />

Julian. See Melfi, The2341<br />

Julian and Agnes1318<br />

Junius Brutus. See Giunio Bruto581<br />

Jupiter and Alcmena573<br />

Just in Time947<br />

Justice2179<br />

Kais1539<br />

Kamtchatka. See Day of Tribute, The1691<br />

Kapschou. See Number Nip1586<br />

Keeping Up Appearances1929<br />

Kenilworth2214<br />

Kenilworth Castle<br />

(anon.)2213<br />

(Planché's)2205<br />

Kensington Gardens567<br />

Kentish Barons, The875<br />

Kept Mistress, The125<br />

Killing No Murder1582<br />

King and No King2221<br />

prologue to795<br />

King and the Cobler, The1639<br />

King and the Duke, The1834<br />

King Henry VII. See Alternative, The55<br />

King Henry the Third1057<br />

King's Bench, The1143<br />

Kiss, The. See Perplexed Husband, The1693<br />

Kitty Connolly & Jack the Painter1169<br />

Knave or No Knave. See Knave or Not1192<br />

Knave or Not1192<br />

Knight of Snowdoun, The1656<br />

Knight of the Boots, The1960<br />

Knights, The105<br />

Knobs and Noses2171<br />

Know Your Own Mind425<br />

Kongo Kolo1644<br />

Labyrinth Farm, The1752<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Lad o' the Hills, The1117<br />

Ladies at Home, The2110<br />

Lady and the Devil, The2145<br />

Lady of the Lake, The<br />

(Dibdin's)2000<br />

(Eyre's)1657<br />

Lady of the Manor, The459<br />

Lady of the Rock, The1423<br />

Lady's Choice, The157<br />

Lady's Opera, The. See Beggar's Opera, The572<br />

Lame Lover, The310<br />

Land We Live In, The1429<br />

Laoeudaimonos833<br />

Last Hour, The1662<br />

Last of the Family, The1162<br />

Law of Java, The2290<br />

Law of Lombardy, The466<br />

Law-suit, The1889<br />

Lawyer, The630<br />

Lawyers and [Their] Clients1832<br />

Lawyer's Panic, The701<br />

Learned Lady, The842<br />

Lecture upon Heads, The, new matter for527<br />

Legacy, The<br />

(Allingham's)1470<br />

(Arnold's?)1176<br />

Lethe22, 72<br />

Liar. See Lyar<br />

Liberal Opinions. See School for Prejudices, The1291<br />

Libertine, The1973<br />

Liberty Hall688<br />

Lick at the Town, A92<br />

Lie of the Day, The. See Toy, The813<br />

Lie upon Lie2051<br />

Life1304<br />

Life in a Hotel2382<br />

Life in London<br />

(anon.)2313<br />

(Dibdin's)2257, 2328<br />

Life's Vagaries1060<br />

Like Father Like Son1324<br />

Lilliput127, 2001<br />

Linco's Travels268<br />

Lindamira. See Taste194<br />

Lindor and Clara879<br />

Lines on Thorpe Grove1273<br />

Lingo's Opinions on Men & Manners767<br />

Lingo's Wedding683<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Lionel and Clarissa278<br />

Little Ben and Little Bob1084<br />

Little French Lawyer, The80<br />

Little Gipsy, The393<br />

Little Hunch-back, The824, 2158<br />

Little Thumb and the Ogre1515<br />

Liverpool Prize, The468<br />

Living in London1873<br />

Lobby Lounger, The777<br />

Locanda, La928<br />

See also Fanatico di Berlino, Il1349<br />

Locandiera, La794<br />

Lock and Key1108<br />

Lodgings to [Be] Let2207<br />

Lodoiska. See Czartoriska1029<br />

London and the Country1507<br />

London Hermit, The988<br />

London Stars2220<br />

Look at Home. See Italian Husband, The1729<br />

Loquacity1483<br />

Lord Mayor's Day608<br />

Lord of the Castle, The1989<br />

Lord of the Isles, The1850<br />

Lord of the Manor, The540<br />

new songs in1736<br />

Lord Russell665<br />

Lorenzo<br />

(Haynes's)2204<br />

(Merry's)895<br />

Lose No Time1773<br />

Lost and Found1617<br />

Lost Life, The2258<br />

Lounge at Brighton, A1069<br />

Love and Friendship53<br />

Love and Gout. See Turns and Returns1823<br />

Love and Honor1022<br />

Love and Impudence1727<br />

Love and Law1641<br />

Love and Loyalty1074<br />

Love and Madness1094<br />

Love and Magic1364<br />

Love and Money<br />

(anon.)1066<br />

(Benson's)1092<br />

Love and Poverty1959<br />

Love and Chace2130<br />

Love and the Tooth Ache1945<br />

Love at First Sight226<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Love Conquers All!754<br />

Love Gives the Alarm. See False Alarms1404<br />

Love in a Bag1608<br />

Love in a Camp722<br />

Love in Humble Life2278<br />

Love in Limbo1856<br />

Love in Many Masks861<br />

Love in the East. See Calcutta796<br />

Love Laughs at Locksmiths1387<br />

Love, Law and Physick1739<br />

Love Letters2300<br />

Love Match, The209<br />

Love, Youth, and Folly1453<br />

Lovers of All Sorts2136<br />

Lovers No Conjurors952<br />

Lovers on All Sides. See Lovers of All Sorts2136<br />

Lovers' Resolutions1341<br />

Lovers' Vows1226<br />

Love's Dream2162<br />

Love's Errors1723<br />

Love's Frailties1008<br />

Love's Labyrinth2114<br />

Love's Mysteries1628<br />

Love's Perils1764<br />

Love's Resurrection1870<br />

Love's Vagaries2387<br />

Lowland Lassie in London, The1380<br />

Lowland Romp, The1648<br />

Loyal, Comic, and Masonic Olio, A1400<br />

Loyal Effusion, A1030<br />

Loyal Volunteers, The518<br />

Lucio, Silla639<br />

Lucio Vero359<br />

Lucky Escape, The447<br />

Lyar, The200<br />

Lycidas272<br />

Lying Valet, The, epilogue, to31<br />

M. P.1688<br />

Macaroni, The348<br />

Mad Guardian, The. See Sunshine after Rain1103<br />

Madama Ciana83<br />

Madness Rules the Hour1612<br />

Madrigal and Trulletta148<br />

Magdalena and Her Faithful Dog1948<br />

Magick Banner, The1137<br />

Magic Bride, The1650<br />

Magic of British Liberty, The1397<br />

Magic Picture, The, prologue to637<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Majician, The933<br />

Magpie, The1878<br />

Magpie or the Maid? The. See Daughter, The1877<br />

Mahmoud1126<br />

Mahomet46<br />

Maid and the Magpie, The1876<br />

Maid Marian. See Huntress of Arlingford, The2311<br />

Maid of Bath, The324<br />

Maid of Bristol, The1388<br />

Maid of Honor, The687<br />

Maid of Kent, The353<br />

See also 'Tis a Wise Child1095<br />

Maid of Liverpool, The1266<br />

Maid of the Glen1618<br />

Maid of the Oaks, The381<br />

Maid or Wife2252<br />

Maids1721<br />

Maids and Batchelors1489<br />

Maid's the Mistress, The. See Servant Mistress, The616<br />

Mail Coach Passengers1909<br />

Male-Coquette, The. See Modern Fine Gentleman, The130<br />

Man and the Monkey, The1887<br />

Man and Wife<br />

(Arnold's)1562<br />

(Colman's)296<br />

Man His Own Master, The1926<br />

Man in Mourning for Himself, The1928<br />

Man in the Moon, The<br />

(Brewer's)1260<br />

(Phillips')1997<br />

Man Like Himself, The717<br />

Man Milliner<br />

(anon.)2265<br />

(O'Keeffe's)759<br />

Man of Business, The<br />

(Cobb's)1599<br />

(Colman's)364<br />

Man of Enterprise, The855<br />

Man of Reason, The. See Reasonable Lover, The401<br />

Man of Ten Thousand, The1109<br />

Man of the World, The311, 500, 558<br />

Management1269<br />

Manager an Actor in Spite of Himself, The664<br />

Manager in Distress, The524<br />

Maniac, The. See Lost and Found1617<br />

Manuel1957<br />

Manumission2396<br />

Marcella847, 849<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Marchese Tulipano, Il720<br />

Margaret of Anjou, additions to974<br />

Margery11<br />

Marian of the Grange805<br />

Marina9<br />

Mariners, The983<br />

Marino Faliero2224<br />

Mark the End On't1520<br />

Marmion!1667<br />

Marplot in Spain2256<br />

Marquis de Carabas, The2020<br />

Marriage of Figaro, The675, 2077<br />

Marriage of the Thames with Bellona, The1156<br />

Marriage Projects2241<br />

Marriage Promise, The1375<br />

Married Bachelor, The. See Married or Not?2253<br />

Married Libertine, The. See School for Husbands, The184<br />

Married Man, The<br />

(anon.)739<br />

(Inchbald's)838<br />

Married or Not?2253<br />

Mary Queen of Scotland2128<br />

Mary Queen of Scots816<br />

Mary Stuart. See Mary Queen of Scotland2128<br />

Mary the Maid of the Inn1603<br />

Mask'd Friend, The1129<br />

Masque1087<br />

Masque of Hymen1921<br />

Masquerade, The1061<br />

Mast and the Ploughshare, The1414<br />

Master Key, The2239<br />

Match Breaking2247<br />

Matchmaking. See Marriage Projects2241<br />

Matilde e Corradino. See Matilde Shabran e Corradino2357<br />

Matilde Shabran e Corradino2357<br />

Matrimonial Advertisement, The435<br />

Matrimonio, per Sussuro, Il1627<br />

Matrimonio, Segreto, Il<br />

(anon.)1812<br />

(Bertati's?)1007<br />

Matrimony1209<br />

See also Two Prisoners, The1426<br />

Matter of Doubt, A2369<br />

May Day. See Little Gipsy, The393<br />

Mayor of Garratt, The224<br />

Medea, epilogue for408<br />

Medicus Borealis1904<br />

Medonte1235<br />

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Catalogue of the <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Medonte, Rè d'Epiro1238<br />

Meeting of the Company, The378<br />

Melfi, The2341<br />

Melologue, A1704<br />

Mercantile Lovers, The398<br />

Merchant of Bruges, The1895<br />

Merchant of Guadeloupe, The1357<br />

Mermaid, The939<br />

Merope1174<br />

Merope è Polifonte1343<br />

Merry Forrester, The1099<br />

Merry Making, The774<br />

Merry Men of Kent, The856<br />

Merry Mourners, The893<br />

Merry Sherwood. See Merry Forrester, The1099<br />

Metamorphoses of Harlequin, The. See Orpheus and Eurydice20<br />

Metamorphosis, The638<br />

Midas235, 1900<br />

Middle Dish, The<br />

(anon.)1892<br />

(Oulton's)1411<br />

Midnight Hour, The775<br />

Midnight Wanderers, The971<br />

Midsummer Nights Dream, new additions to229<br />

Milesian, The427<br />

Miller and His Men, The. See Bohemian Miller, The1781<br />

Miller's Maid, The<br />

(Faucit's)2159<br />

(Waldron's)1422<br />

Mind's Magnet, The1609<br />

Miniature Picture, The525<br />

Minor, The177<br />

Minstrel Maid, The2318<br />

Mirandola2194<br />

Mirror, The497<br />

Mirror for the Ladies, A506<br />

Miser Reformed, The1744<br />

Miseries of Human Life, The1521<br />

Miss in Her Teens62<br />

Miss Lucy in Town33<br />

Mistakes of a Day, The760<br />

Mistakes of a Minute, The766<br />

Mr. H.1501<br />

Mr. Simpson & Co.2320<br />

Mr. Tibbs2215<br />

Mistification2222<br />

Mrs. Doggrell in Her Altitudes1101<br />

Mrs. Smith2356<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Mitridate544<br />

Mock Orators, The. See Kept Mistress, The125<br />

Modern Antiques. See Merry Mourners, The893<br />

Modern Breakfast878<br />

Modern Fine Gentleman, The130<br />

Modern Tragedy. See Taste194<br />

Modern Wife, The321<br />

Modish Wife, The, prologue to358<br />

Modista, La. See Scuffiara, La2074<br />

Modista Raggiratrice, La1123<br />

Moglie a Forza, La102<br />

Mogul Tale, A661<br />

Money at a Pinch980<br />

Monody471<br />

Monody on the Death of Sir <strong>John</strong> Moore1568<br />

Monopoly601<br />

Monsieur Tonson2246<br />

Montalto2196<br />

Montoni. See Phantom, The2147<br />

Montrose<br />

(Dibdin's)2101<br />

(Pocock's)2279<br />

Moore, Sir <strong>John</strong>. See Monody on the Death of1568<br />

Mordecai's Beard865<br />

More Ways than Means755<br />

More Ways than One2127<br />

See also New Ways to Catch Hearts640<br />

Morilda's Wand2263<br />

Morning, Noon, and Night2293<br />

Morning Post and Morning Herald, The1678<br />

Morte di Cleopatra, La1477<br />

Moses and Shadrac517<br />

Mother and Son2225<br />

Mother Goose. See Harlequin and Mother Goose1504<br />

Mountain Chief, The2014<br />

Mountain Hut, The2319<br />

Mountaineers, The989<br />

Mountains of Saxony, The1498<br />

Mouth of the Nile, The. See News from the Nile1227<br />

Murder Will Out1826<br />

Murder'd Maid, The2148<br />

Murderer, The2380<br />

Murderer's Dream, The2050<br />

Music Alamode237<br />

Musical Lady, The208<br />

Music-Mad1524<br />

Mutual Deception, The. See Tit for Tat744<br />

Mutual Inconstancy1071<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

My Aunt1874<br />

My Father! Methinks I See My Father!2021<br />

My Grandmother!999<br />

My Husband's Secret2317<br />

My Landlady's Gown. See One for Another1931<br />

My Lord!2286<br />

See also My Lord's Warming Pan2391<br />

My Lord's Warming Pan2391<br />

My Night-gown and Slippers1165<br />

My Own Rival2041<br />

My Spouse and I1890<br />

My Two Nephews2337<br />

My Uncle<br />

(anon.)1698<br />

(Beazley's)1975<br />

My Uncle's House1841<br />

My Wife! What Wife?1872<br />

Mysteries of the Castle, The1054<br />

Mysterious Bride, The1550<br />

Mysterious Husband, The615<br />

Mystic Cavern, The1373<br />

Mystification. See Mistification2222<br />

Nabal233<br />

Nabob, The335<br />

Naples Bay. See At Anchor in the Bay of Naples1021<br />

Narensky. See Russian Village, The1793<br />

Narrow Escape, The260<br />

National Gratitude1486<br />

National Prejudice906<br />

Native Land. See Manumission2396<br />

Natural Son, The676, 1026<br />

Naval Pillar, The1267<br />

Navigators, The2062<br />

Neck or Nothing. See Narrow Escape, The260<br />

Necromancer, The. See Harlequin Dr. Faustus259<br />

Neither's the Man1231<br />

Neptune's Prophecy. Included with Dido, Queen of Carthage948<br />

Nest of <strong>Plays</strong>, The1<br />

Netley Abbey1016<br />

Neuter, The736<br />

New Brooms414<br />

New Divertisement, A [The]1028<br />

New Gretna Green. See Gretna Green634<br />

New Hay at the Old Market1086<br />

New Hippocrates, The192<br />

New Lights2310<br />

New Marriage Act, The2307<br />

New Peerage, The787<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

New Play Criticiz'd, The64<br />

New Rehearsal, The271<br />

New Spain874<br />

New Ways to Catch Hearts640<br />

New Years Gift1930<br />

News from Parnassus415<br />

News from the Nile1227<br />

Next Door Neighbours912<br />

Nigel2327<br />

Nights Adventure of a Buck, A147<br />

Nina<br />

(anon.)1164<br />

(Berkeley's)770<br />

Nine Points of the Law. See Poor Relations2035<br />

Ninetta854<br />

Ninth Statue, The1833<br />

Nitteti373<br />

No Dinner Yet. See Not Dined Yet2336<br />

No Matter What. See Politician, The145<br />

No One's Enemy but His Own230<br />

No Play This Night1179<br />

No Prelude!1383<br />

No Song, No Supper864<br />

Noble Outlaw, The. See Pilgrim, The1858<br />

Noble Peasant, The666<br />

Nobody1046<br />

Non-descript, The1779<br />

None So Blind as Those Who Won't See. See Blind Man, The594<br />

Nootka Sound872<br />

North West Passage, The2190<br />

Northern Inn, The. See Northern Lass, The914<br />

Northern Lass, The914<br />

Nosegay of Weeds, A1219<br />

Not at Home1595<br />

Not Dined Yet2336<br />

Nota Bene1944<br />

Note of Hand, The365<br />

Notoriety920<br />

Novel, The349<br />

Now, Taylors, Is Your Time1017<br />

Now's Your Time, Taylors. See Now, Taylors, Is Your Time1017<br />

Nozze de Contadini Spagnuoli, Le1083<br />

Nozze di Dorina, Le1003, 1088<br />

Nozze di Figaro, Le1722<br />

Number Nip1586<br />

Nunnery, The696<br />

Nursery Maid, Mistress, The1745<br />

Oath, The1924<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Oberon's Oath1925<br />

Obi1297<br />

Occasional Attempt to Commemorate the Death and Victory of Lord Viscount Nelson, An1465<br />

Occasional Oratorio, The. See Hercules's Choice of Pleasure or Virtue99<br />

Occasional Prelude337<br />

Occasional Song, An164<br />

Odd Whims, The1378<br />

Odds and Ends2125<br />

Odenato e Zenobia987<br />

Of Age Tomorrow1278<br />

Ogre and Little Thumb, The. See Little Thumb and the Ogre1515<br />

Oh! It's Impossible511<br />

Oh! This Love! See Love's Mysteries1628<br />

Oil and Vinegar2157<br />

Old and Young2321<br />

Old City Manners396<br />

Old Cloathsman, The1242<br />

Old Customs. See New Years Gift1930<br />

Old Oak Chest, The1908<br />

Old Soldier, The1607<br />

L'Olimpiade803<br />

Olympus in an Uproar1141<br />

L'Omaggio561<br />

Omai713<br />

One Foot by Land and One Foot by Sea1695<br />

One for Another1931<br />

One o'Clock1686<br />

One Rake in a Thousand!632<br />

One, Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement. See By Advertisement2104<br />

Opening Night, The1811<br />

Opiate, The1182<br />

Oracle, The94<br />

Orange Boven1788<br />

Orazi e Curiazi, Gli1450<br />

Orazio75<br />

Order of the Garter, The327<br />

Orfeo543<br />

L'Orgoglio, Avvilito1843<br />

Orlando and Seraphina1317<br />

Oroonoko, alterations in162<br />

Orphan of China, The158<br />

Orpheus and Eurydice20<br />

Oscar and Malvina. See Oscar and Miona919<br />

Oscar and Miona919<br />

Otello2294<br />

Our Wooden Walls1188<br />

Ourselves1663<br />

Out of Place. See Castle of Lausanne, The1442<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Outcast, The1784<br />

Outlaws, The1224<br />

Outside Passanger, The1683<br />

Outwitted at Last1999<br />

Over the Water2168<br />

Owen, Prince of Powys. See Henry the First2271<br />

Oxonian in Town, The273<br />

Ozmin and Daraxa970<br />

Pacha, The2308<br />

Packet Boat, The1011<br />

Padlock, The285<br />

Pages of Frederick the Great, The2261<br />

Pantheonites, The357<br />

Papal Tyranny, epilogue to49<br />

Paragraph, The. See Dine at My Villa1406<br />

Partenio. See Parthenius7<br />

Parthenius7<br />

Partners, The1456<br />

Passive Husband, The. See Word for Nature, A1229<br />

Past Ten o'Clock and a Rainy Night1852<br />

Pastorella Nobile, La922, 1309<br />

Patent Seasons2166<br />

Patience the Best Remedy332<br />

Paul and Virginia. See Virginia1292<br />

Pavilion, The1246<br />

Pazzie d'Orlando, Le319<br />

Peasant Boy, The1655<br />

Pedro Lobo2254<br />

Peep behind the Curtain, A. See New Rehearsal, The271<br />

Peep into Elysium, A667<br />

Peeping Tom of Coventry662<br />

Penelope<br />

(anon.)1950<br />

(Rolli's)32<br />

Percy440<br />

Perouse, La1313<br />

Perplexed Husband, The1693<br />

Perplexities, The264<br />

Perseverance<br />

(anon.)1342<br />

(Oulton's)835<br />

Persian Heroine, The. See Xerxes2095<br />

Persian Hunters, The. See Zodaiya1979<br />

Personation1447<br />

Peruvian, The. See Fair Peruvian, The727<br />

Peter and Paul2233<br />

Peter Finn. See Retired Fishmonger, The2302<br />

Peter Fin's Trip to Brighton2287<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Peter the Great. See Wooden Walls1494<br />

Peveril of the Peak2346<br />

Phaedra1004<br />

Phantom, The2147<br />

Pharnaces246<br />

Pharo Table, The820<br />

Philander and Rose689<br />

Philandering2395<br />

Philoclea104<br />

Philodamus610<br />

Picture, The48<br />

Picture of a Play House, The175<br />

Picture of Paris, The886<br />

Pietro l'Eremita2291<br />

Piety in Pattens346<br />

Pigeons and Crows2113<br />

Pilgrim, The1858<br />

Pilgrim from Palestine, The2143<br />

Piramo e Tisbe1114<br />

Pirate, The<br />

(Dimond's)2273<br />

(Planché's)2275<br />

Pirates, The961<br />

Pirate's Bride, The2250<br />

Pirro1579<br />

Pitcairn's Island1918<br />

Pittòr Parigino, Il718<br />

Place-Hunters2073<br />

Plaguy Good-natured Friend, A1526<br />

Plain Dealer, The, alterations and additions to250<br />

Platonic Wife, The244<br />

Plot and Counterplot1552<br />

Plots. See Bad Neighbours1635<br />

Plymouth in an Uproar493<br />

Poachers, The. See Roebuck, The2383<br />

Pocahontas2189<br />

Point at Herqui1124<br />

Point of Honour, The<br />

(Kemble's)1298<br />

(Roberdeau's)945<br />

Policy. See Thus Runs the World Away1828<br />

Polite Conversation21<br />

Politician, The145<br />

Polly431<br />

Polly Honeycombe179<br />

Poor Gentleman, The1316<br />

Poor Old Drury918<br />

Poor Old Hay Market951<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Poor Relations<br />

(anon.)1845<br />

(Jameson's)2035<br />

Poor Sailor, The. See Little Ben and Little Bob1084<br />

Poor Soldier, The636<br />

Poor Vulcan443<br />

Port-folio, The1907<br />

Portrait, The313<br />

Portrait of Cervantes, The1548<br />

Positive Man, The587<br />

Prejudice1714<br />

Prejudice of Fashion, The416<br />

Prelude<br />

for the Opening of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden958<br />

Occasional, for the Opening of the Theatre Royal337<br />

[on The Taste of the Town, to The Fancy's Opera]2334<br />

Presumption. See Frankenstein2359<br />

Pretendenti Delusi, I2284<br />

Primitive Wife and Modern Maid, The1155<br />

Primrose Green909<br />

Prince and the Player, The2371<br />

Prince of Agra, The370<br />

Princess and No Princess1556<br />

Princess of Georgia, The. See Georgian Princess, The1251<br />

Principe di Taranto, Il<br />

(anon.)1505, 1605<br />

(Buonaiuti's)1653<br />

Principessa Filosofa, La1323<br />

Prior Claim, A1461<br />

Prisoner, The959<br />

See also The Castle of Sorrento1262<br />

Privateer, The1730<br />

Prize, The972<br />

Procida2375<br />

Prodigal, The<br />

(anon.)1919<br />

(Waldron's)998<br />

Prodigal Reform'd, The. See Nest of <strong>Plays</strong>, The1<br />

Projectors808<br />

Projects, The723<br />

Prologue<br />

and Epilogue, for the Benefit of the Widow and Children of the Late Mr. Kelly434<br />

by the Ghost of Whittington589<br />

[for Miss Powell]712<br />

for Mrs. Hamilton's Benefit142<br />

[for Mrs. Vernon]195<br />

for the Benefit of the Dispensary for the Infant Poor501<br />

[for the Benefit of the Widow of the Late Mr. Ryan]193<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

for the Marine Society163<br />

for the Opening of Covent Garden377<br />

for the Opening of the Theatre Royal, Haymarket735<br />

for the Opening of the Theatre Royal Margate781<br />

for the Opening the Theatre at Windsor488<br />

In every Reign, in every Clime,118<br />

in Honour of the Duke of Cumberland & His Glorious Victory59<br />

Ladies and Gentlemen-quite void of passion,419<br />

Occasional938<br />

Occasional, An214<br />

Occasional, An, for the Benefit of the London Lying-in Hospital301<br />

Occasional, An, on Opening the Theatre Royal Haymarket560<br />

Occasional, On the First Appearance of a Young Gentleman, at Covent Garden Theatre, in the Character of Alexander829<br />

Of real Novelty we're told, there's none,624<br />

on Shakespeare and His Writings37<br />

[on the Death of Henderson]724<br />

The sanguine Father, leading to the Scene,810<br />

This night, we set to view a Guiltless Wife, and epilogue (When Senators attend St. Stephens call)495<br />

'Tis Strange (excuse my Gravity) 'tis passing strange,221<br />

When frighten'd Poets give the Town a Play,288<br />

You all have heard, no Doubt, one time or other,350<br />

Promissory Note, The2106<br />

Proof Presumptive2049<br />

Provok'd Husband, The, epilogue to132<br />

Prussian Discipline1988<br />

Purse, The1006<br />

Pygmalion1175<br />

Quacks, The650<br />

Quadrille, The2040<br />

Quadrupeds1684<br />

Quadrupeds of Quedlinburgh, The1685<br />

Quarter Day1212<br />

Quattro Nazioni, Le1584<br />

Quinto Fabio509, 929<br />

Race for a Wife, A2169<br />

See also Win and Wear Her2385<br />

Raft, The1202<br />

Rage, The1043<br />

Raising the Wind. See How to Raise the Wind1391<br />

Rake, The63<br />

Ralph's Ramble254<br />

Ramah Droog1233<br />

Ramble to Bath, A. See Jacob's Ramble1128<br />

Rash Marriage, The1796<br />

Rato di Proserpina, Il1412<br />

Ravens, The1951<br />

Raykisnah the Outcast. See Outcast, The1784<br />

Raymond and Agnes1597<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

See also Don Raymond1157<br />

Re Pastore, Il128<br />

Re Teodora, Il788<br />

Reasonable Fool, The1692<br />

Reasonable Lover, The401<br />

Rebecca186<br />

Rebellion, The1859<br />

Receipt for Mirth, A1700<br />

Receipt Tax, The629<br />

Recluse, The2349<br />

Recommendations2379<br />

Recovery, The, prologue and epilogue to1466<br />

Recrimination. See Curtain Lecture, The1767<br />

Red Cross Knights, The1265<br />

Reformation1866<br />

Reformed in Time1216<br />

Refusal, The1696<br />

Regent, The799<br />

Regina di Golconda, La. See Alina648<br />

Register Office, The196<br />

See also Universal Register Office, The189<br />

Regulus36<br />

Rehearsal, The86<br />

Rejection. See Refusal, The1696<br />

Remorse1753<br />

Rendezvous, The2039<br />

Renegade, The1742<br />

Reparation, The645<br />

Reprobate, The2218<br />

Retaliation<br />

(MacNally's)591<br />

(Wastell's)1732<br />

Retired Fishmonger, The2302<br />

Retribution1995<br />

Review, The1300<br />

Ricciardo e Zoraide2355<br />

Rich and Poor. See Zorayda2259<br />

Richard Coeur de Lion. See Couer de Lion745, 746<br />

Richard, Duke of York1993<br />

Richard the Second963<br />

Richard the Third, occasional prologue to916<br />

Richard the Third, Travesty1898<br />

Riches. See Mind's Magnet, The1609<br />

Richmond Gardener, The876<br />

Ridicule1102<br />

Right and Might1912<br />

Right and Wrong. See Receipt for Mirth, A1700<br />

Rights of Woman, The946<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Rinaldo520<br />

Rinaldo d' Asti1345<br />

Ring, The1277<br />

Ripe Fruit566<br />

Rise and Fall2238<br />

Rites of Hecate232<br />

Riti D'Efeso, I1848<br />

Ritorno di Serse, Il1473, 1511<br />

Rival Candidates, The384<br />

Rival Favourites, The293<br />

Rival Queens, The1039<br />

Rival Sisters, The973<br />

Rivali Delusi, Li643<br />

Rivals, The383<br />

Road to Ruin, The935<br />

Rob Roy2013<br />

Rob Roy [Macgregor]2017<br />

Rob Roy [the Gregarach]2018<br />

Roberto L'Assassino1510<br />

Robin Bullcalf's Readings702<br />

Robin Goodfellow10<br />

Robin Hood<br />

(MacNally's)654<br />

(Mendez's)89<br />

Robinson Crusoe1962<br />

Rochester2056<br />

Roderick Random866<br />

Rodolph the Wolf2065<br />

Roebuck, The2383<br />

Rogues All!1800<br />

Roland for an Oliver, A2091<br />

Roman Actor, The1040<br />

Roman Father, The84<br />

prologue to707<br />

Romance of an Hour, The379<br />

Romantic Lover, The. See Legacy, The1470<br />

Romeo e Giulietta1614, 1616<br />

Rosalie2372<br />

Rosalinda18<br />

Rose, The340<br />

Rose and Colin454<br />

Rose d'Amour2055<br />

Rose-Wreath, The563<br />

Roses and Thornes2347<br />

Rosina612<br />

Rosmira134<br />

Rossane41<br />

Round Robin, The1677<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Round Tower, The1186<br />

Rout, The152<br />

Rovers, The. See Quadrupeds of Quedlinburgh, The1685<br />

Row of Ballynavogue, The. See Ballynavogue1994<br />

Royal Garland, The286<br />

Royal Merchant, The276<br />

Royal Nuptials. See Masque of Hymen, The1921<br />

Royal Oak, The1681<br />

Royal Suppliants, The546<br />

Ruffian Boy, The. See Giraldi2149<br />

Rugantino1459<br />

Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, epilogue to191<br />

Rule Britannia1035<br />

Rumfuskin2058<br />

Run for Your Life2135<br />

Runaway, The402<br />

Runnamede684<br />

Russian, The1768<br />

Russian Imposter, The1585<br />

Russian Village, The1793<br />

Sadak and Kalasrade1807<br />

Safe and Sound. See Consequences1588<br />

Sailor and Soldier, The1469<br />

Sailor's Daughter, The1409<br />

Sailor's Prize, The1076<br />

Saint Andrews Festival1080<br />

St. Cuthbert's Eve2170<br />

Saint David's Day1286<br />

St. George's Day830<br />

St. Giles's Scrutiny692<br />

St. Helena412<br />

St. Kilda in Edinburgh1196<br />

St. Margaret's Cave1432<br />

St. Patrick's Day388<br />

St. Ronan's Well2397<br />

Samson38, 40<br />

Saracen's Head, The1825<br />

Saracen's Head Removed from Snow Hill, The2033<br />

Sbaglio Fortunato, Lo1972<br />

Schemer, The2386<br />

Schiavi per Amore, Gli769<br />

Schniederkins1735<br />

School for Arrogance, The891<br />

School for Authors, The1560<br />

School for Friends, The, prologue and epilogue to. See Recovery, The1466<br />

School for Grey Beards, A748<br />

School for Guardians, The262<br />

School for Husbands, The184<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

School for Ladies, A, prologue to516<br />

School for Prejudices, The1291<br />

School for Scandal Scandalized, The470<br />

School for Vanity, The613<br />

School for Widows, The828<br />

School for Wives, The362<br />

School of Eloquence, The515<br />

School of Reform, The1433<br />

Scipione in Cartagine34<br />

Scola de Maritati, La1053<br />

Scomessa, La1598, 1000<br />

Scotch Marriage Laws2345<br />

Scuffiara, La2074<br />

Scuola de' Gelosi, La725<br />

Sea-side Story, A1326<br />

Second Thoughts Are Best. See World as It Goes, The548<br />

Secret, The1243<br />

Secret Castle, The1274<br />

Secret Mine, The1713<br />

Secret Tribunal, The1085<br />

Secrets Worth Knowing1193<br />

Seduction764<br />

Seeing Is Believing633<br />

Sees Company1463<br />

Self-sacrifice. See Ida of the Cottage2097<br />

Selima and Azor421<br />

Selvaggi, I1869<br />

Semele. See Story of Semele, The43<br />

Semiramide, La<br />

(anon.)1502, 1661<br />

(Bottarelli's?)317<br />

Semiramide Riconosciuta316<br />

Semiramis422<br />

Senocrita234<br />

Separate Maintenance, The490<br />

Seraglio, The418<br />

Serva Astuta, La1491<br />

Serva Padrona, La88<br />

Serva Raggiratrice, La1578<br />

Servant Mistress, The616<br />

Sethona366<br />

Seventeen Hundred & Eighty One557<br />

Shakespeare and His Writings, prologue to37<br />

Shakespeare's Women Characters, epilogue to37<br />

Shakespear's Seven Ages, A Comic Paraphrase on222<br />

Shamrock, The020<br />

Sharp and Flat. See Flat and Sharp1777<br />

Sharp Set. See Village Hotel, The1577<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

She Lives1284, 1399<br />

She Stoops to Conquer. See Novel, The349<br />

She Would Be a Duchess915<br />

Sheep Shearing, The110<br />

Shepherdess of Cheapside, The1111<br />

Shepherdess of the Alps, The507<br />

Shepherd's Artifice, The240<br />

Sherwood Forest2217<br />

She's Elop'd. See Quarter Day1212<br />

Ship and the Plough, The. See Mast and the Ploughshare, The1414<br />

Ship Launch, The1415<br />

Shipwreck, The<br />

(Arnold's)1146<br />

(Mackenzie's)647<br />

Short Reign and [but] a Merry One, A2115<br />

Sicilian Romance, The1027<br />

Sidagero1581, 1675<br />

Siege of Aquileia, The170<br />

Siege of Belgrade, The887<br />

Siege of Berwick, The994<br />

Siege of Burgos, The. See Siege of Sarragossa, The1756<br />

Siege of Curzola, The743<br />

Siege of Meaux, The1024<br />

Siege of St. Quintin, The1559<br />

Siege of Sarragossa, The1756<br />

Siege of Sinope, The545<br />

Sigesmar the Switzer2045<br />

Sighs! prologue and epilogue to1263<br />

Signal, The. See True Satisfaction1879<br />

Silent Not Dumb, The1932<br />

Silver Arrow, The2066<br />

Silver Tankard, The564<br />

Simpson & Co. See Mr. Simpson & Co.2320<br />

Sing Tantara Rara797<br />

Singles in London, The2107<br />

Sir <strong>John</strong> Cockle at Court5<br />

Sir <strong>John</strong> Falstaff in Masquerade14<br />

Sir Roger de Coverly61<br />

Sir Thomas Overbury424<br />

Sirens. See Syrens, The404<br />

Sister, The291<br />

Six Physicians. See Consultation, The2053<br />

Sixty-third Letter, The. See Joke, The1353<br />

Sketch of a Fine Lady's Return from a Rout, The220<br />

Slave, The. See Freedom and Slavery1942<br />

Sleeper, The1125<br />

Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, The1460<br />

Sleeping Draught, The2019<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Smiles and Tears. See Law-suit, The1889<br />

Smugglers, The1122<br />

Smuggler's Cave, The1580<br />

Soldano Generoso, Il502<br />

Soldier's Daughter, The1403<br />

Soldier's Opera, The930<br />

Soldier's Return, The. See Garland, The1445<br />

Solimano140<br />

Solitaire, Le2260<br />

Solomon78<br />

Something to Do1536<br />

Somiglianza, La. See Due Gobbi, I1118<br />

Son in Law, The489<br />

Song, (With Wonders each Year, we the Old Year out do)206<br />

Sons of Erin, The. See Prejudice1714<br />

Sorrows of Werther, The2025<br />

Sot, The. See Squire Badger333<br />

Spanish Barber, The436<br />

Spanish Bonds2361<br />

Spanish Dollars1451<br />

Spanish Gallants2139<br />

Spanish Lady, The218<br />

Spanish Patriots 1000 Years Ago, The1734<br />

Spanish Rivals, The672<br />

Specimen of Jewish Courtship, A765<br />

Spectre Bridegroom, The2232<br />

Speculation1097<br />

Speechless Wife, The. See Colin and Susan1025<br />

Speed the Plough1279<br />

Spendthrift, The463<br />

Spirit of Contradiction, The173<br />

Spleen, The403<br />

Spoilt Child, The862<br />

Sposa Fedele, La394<br />

Sposa in Equivoco, La1200<br />

Sprigs of Laurel984<br />

Squeeze to the Coronation, A2237<br />

Squire Badger333<br />

State Secrets2230<br />

State Tower, The1853<br />

Statesman Foil'd, The. See Trial of Skill, The283<br />

Statue, The2072<br />

Stella and Leatherlungs2370<br />

Step Mother, The1839<br />

Steward, The2098<br />

Stone Eater, The804<br />

Story of Semele, The43<br />

Stranger, The, prologue and epilogue to1201<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Strangers at Home, The710<br />

Stratagems1913<br />

Studente Alla Moda, Lo103<br />

Students, The437<br />

Students of Salamanca, The1754<br />

Such Things Are761<br />

Such Things Have Been818<br />

Such Things Were793<br />

Sudden Arrivals. See Man of Business, The1599<br />

Suicide, The450<br />

Sultan, The397<br />

Summer Amusement485<br />

Summer House, The1847<br />

Summer's Tale, The249<br />

Sunshine after Rain<br />

(Dibdin's)1103<br />

(Knight's)1943<br />

Sure Aim1519<br />

Surrender of Calais, The913<br />

Surrender of Trinidad, The1166<br />

Susannah156<br />

Suspicious Brother, The823<br />

Suspicious Husband, The. See Rake, The63<br />

Suspicious Husband Criticized, The. See New Play Criticiz'd, The64<br />

Swap. See Swop, The834.<br />

Swedish Patriotism. See Swedish Patriots2093<br />

Swedish Patriots2093<br />

Sweethearts and Wives2358<br />

Swindler, The719<br />

Swindlers, The374<br />

Switzerland, prologue to2075<br />

Swop, The834<br />

Syrens, The404<br />

Tag in Tribulation1252, 1840<br />

Tailors, The269, 2202<br />

See also Quadrupeds, The1684<br />

Tale of the Castle, The. See Who Is She Like977<br />

Tale of Mystery, A1361<br />

Tale of Other Times, A. See Minstrel Maid, The2318<br />

Tale of Terror1384<br />

Talisman, The685<br />

Tamer Tam'd, The133<br />

Tameing of the Shrew, The, alterations in66<br />

Tancred and Sigismunda50<br />

Tancredi2150<br />

Tantara-Rara. See Sing Tantara Rara797<br />

Taste194<br />

See also Virtuoso, The93<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Diversions of the Morning, The149<br />

Taste and Feeling877<br />

Tatlers, The1160<br />

Tears and Smiles1576<br />

Tears of Virtue, The. See Such Things Were793<br />

Tea's the Twaddle690<br />

Teazing Made Easy1981<br />

Tekeli1497<br />

Telegraphe, The1063<br />

Telemachus1863<br />

Tell Truth and Shame the Devil1257<br />

Temper. See Domestic Tyrant, The1575<br />

Tempest, The123<br />

Temple of Dullness, The47<br />

Teodolinda978<br />

Teresa e Claudio1573<br />

Tereza Tomkins2219<br />

Terrors of Conscience1923<br />

Tesoro, Il1136<br />

Test of Love, The783<br />

Thalia's Tears1474<br />

Thelyphthora549<br />

Theodosius, prologue to322<br />

Theresa, the Orphan of Geneva2201<br />

Thérèse2211<br />

See also Theresa, the Orphan of Geneva2201<br />

They've Bit the Old One1213<br />

Thimble's Flight from the Shopboard843<br />

Thirty Thousand1427<br />

Thomas and Sally, song to be inserted in. See Lyar, The200<br />

Three and the Deuce, The1091<br />

Three Crumps, The2005<br />

Three Fives, The1702<br />

Three Miles from Paris2006<br />

Three to One. See What Wou'd the Man Be At1325<br />

Three Singles in London, The. See Singles in London, The2107<br />

Throw Physick to the Dogs1221<br />

Thunder Ode, The347<br />

Thus Runs the World Away1828<br />

Timanthes305<br />

Times, The499<br />

Time's a Tell-tale. See Mark the End On't1520<br />

Timon of Athens328<br />

Timour the Tartar1670<br />

'Tis a Strange World1077<br />

'Tis a Wise Child Knows His Own Father1095<br />

'Tis All a Farce1295<br />

'Tis Well It's No Worse312<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Tit for Tat<br />

(Beazley's)1978<br />

(Colman's)744<br />

To Arms981<br />

To Be Let by Auction2172<br />

To Marry or Not to Marry?1438<br />

Tom and Jerry2262, 2331<br />

Tom Jones290<br />

Ton, The801<br />

Tony Lumpkin's Ramble to London936<br />

Too Civil by Half604<br />

Too Curious by Half2362<br />

Too Friendly by Half. See Plaguy Goodnatured Friend, A1526<br />

Too Late for Dinner. See Ins and Outs2071<br />

Too Loving by Half657<br />

Too Many Cooks1435<br />

Tost in a Blanket2199<br />

Touch at the Times, A. See Town, The1720<br />

Touch of the Times, A807<br />

Touchstone, The<br />

(Dibdin's)464851<br />

(Kenney's)1969<br />

Tour in Wales484<br />

Towers of Urbandine1467<br />

Town, The1720<br />

Town and Country. See London and the Country1507<br />

Town as It Is, The1045<br />

Town Before You, The. See Town as It Is, The1045<br />

Toy, The813<br />

Traci Amanti, Gli1112<br />

Trame Deluse, Le934<br />

Transformation. See Love and Law164<br />

Travellers, The1471<br />

Travellers Benighted, The169<br />

Travellers in Switzerland, The1010<br />

Tre Sultane, Le1658<br />

Trial. See Tryal<br />

Trial of Skill, The283<br />

Trials of the Heart1250<br />

Trick for Trick1725<br />

Tricking Fair in Love1813<br />

Tricks upon Travellers1632<br />

Trionfo d'Arianna, Il644<br />

Trionfo della Continenza, Il56<br />

Trionfo della Costanza, Il611<br />

Trionfo di Camilla, Il87<br />

Trionfo di Cesare sopra i Galli, Il187<br />

Trip to Marseilles, A1487<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Trip to Portsmouth, A356<br />

Trip to Scarborough, A426<br />

Trip to the Nore1183<br />

Triple Discovery, The1282<br />

Tristram Shandy621<br />

Triumph of Peace, The76<br />

True-born Irishman, The274<br />

True Friends, The1280<br />

True Satisfaction1879<br />

Trumps in the Dumps2315<br />

Trustee, The1569<br />

Try Again2198<br />

See also Suspicious Brother, The823<br />

Tryal of Conjugal Love, The. See Nest of <strong>Plays</strong>, The1<br />

Tully's Rambles1020<br />

Turco in Italia, Il2227<br />

Turk and No Turk704<br />

Turn Him Out. See Tyrant and Parrasite, The1706<br />

Turn Out. See Tyrant and Parrasite The1706<br />

Turnpike Gate, The1270<br />

Turns and Returns1823<br />

Turret Clock, The2007<br />

Turret Daemon, The1640<br />

Tutor, The245<br />

Tutor Burlato, Il762<br />

Tutore, Il165<br />

Twelve Precisely2193<br />

Twenty Per Cent1884<br />

Twenty Years Ago1631<br />

Twin Sisters, The1718<br />

Twins, The1245<br />

See also Comedy of Errors, The212<br />

Two Connoisseurs, The668<br />

Two Dr. Hobbs's, The. See Love's Resurrection1870<br />

Two English Gentlemen, The371<br />

Two Faces under a Hood. See How Happy Could I Be with Either1527<br />

Two Farmers, The1301<br />

Two Galley Slaves2316<br />

See also Galley Slaves, The2314<br />

Two Gallows Slaves, The. See Two More Slaves2322<br />

Two More Slaves2322<br />

Two Pages of Frederick the Great, The. See Pages of Frederick the Great, The2261<br />

Two Pence2231<br />

Two Prisoners, The1426<br />

Two Spanish Valets, The. See Lie upon Lie2051<br />

Two to One631<br />

Two Violettas, The2203<br />

Two Wives!!2236<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Two Words. See Silent Not Dumb, The1932<br />

Tyrant and Parrasite, The1706<br />

Ugly Club, The1217<br />

Ugolino2288<br />

Ultra Exquisite, The2090<br />

Unconscious Counterfeit, The1564<br />

Undine2223<br />

Union, The908<br />

Universal Register Office, The189<br />

Unknown Guest, The. See State Tower, The1853<br />

Up All Night. See Smuggler's Cave, The1580<br />

Up to London1694<br />

Up to Town. See Up to London1694<br />

Upholsterer, The131, 227, 890<br />

Ups and Downs<br />

(Ebsworth's)2245<br />

(O'Keeffe's)786<br />

Urania1338<br />

Usurers, The529<br />

L'Usurpator Innocente868<br />

Ut Pictura Poesis. See Enraged Musician, The826<br />

Valentine and Orson1408<br />

Valentine's Day407<br />

Valley of Diamonds, The1837<br />

Vampire, The2161<br />

Vampire Giovanni2197<br />

Variety582<br />

Vecchi Burlati, I619<br />

Vendemnira, La832<br />

Venetian Outlaw, The1449<br />

Venetian Tale, A1172<br />

Venison Pasty, The2255<br />

Venoni1561<br />

Vergine del Sole, La1402<br />

Verses to the Memory of Garrick. See Monody471<br />

Vertumnus and Pomona585<br />

Vespers of Palermo, The. See Procida2375<br />

Vestale, La<br />

(anon.)1625<br />

(Badini's)773<br />

Veteran Soldier, The2280<br />

Veteran Tar, The1314<br />

Veterans, The. See Veteran Soldier, The2280<br />

Viaggiatori Felici, I578, 1370<br />

Vicar of Wakefield, The1985, 2368<br />

Victim, The2131<br />

Village, The1457<br />

Village Coquet, The940<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Village Fête, The1171<br />

Village Hotel, The1577<br />

Village Lawyer, The784<br />

Villana Riconoscenta, La817<br />

Villanella Rapita, La888<br />

Villeggiattori Bizzari, I1566<br />

Vimonda785<br />

Vindictive Man, The1499<br />

Vintagers, The. See Tears and Smiles1576<br />

Virgin of the Sun, The<br />

(Plumptre's?)1868<br />

(Reynolds)1703<br />

Virginia<br />

(anon.)731<br />

(Cobb's)1292<br />

(Crisp's)109<br />

(Plowden's)1303<br />

Virginius; or, The Fall of the Decemviri2152<br />

Virginius; or, The Liberation of Rome2151<br />

Virtue and Beauty Reconciled207<br />

Virtuoso, The93<br />

Virtuose, Le2503<br />

Virtuosa in Margellina, La1517<br />

Vision of the Sun, The2343<br />

Vizier's Son and the Merchants Daughter, The1697<br />

Voice of Nature, The1355<br />

Volcano, The1272<br />

Voluntary Contribution1197<br />

Volunteers, The453<br />

See also Loyal Volunteers, The518<br />

Vortigern1110<br />

Votary of Wealth, The1240<br />

Voyage to Margate2160<br />

Wager, The512<br />

See also La Scomessa1598, 1600<br />

Walcot Castle. See Angelina1431<br />

Walk for a Wager2105<br />

Walking Statue, The741<br />

Wallace2175<br />

Walloons, The590<br />

Waltz, The1778<br />

Wanderer, The1488, 1531<br />

Wandering Boys, The1801<br />

Wandering Jew, The1163<br />

Wanted, a Governess1986<br />

Wanted, a Wife2092<br />

Ward of the Castle, The992<br />

Warlock of the Glen, The2182<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

War-whoop, The1669<br />

Watch Word, The. See Assassin, The1939<br />

Waterman, The376<br />

Way to Get Married, The1105<br />

Way to Get Unmarried, The1119<br />

Way to Keep Him, The168<br />

Ways and Means. See More Ways than Means755<br />

We Fly by Night1472<br />

Weathercock, The<br />

(Allingham's)1464<br />

(Forrest's)392<br />

Wedding Day, The<br />

(Fielding's)39<br />

(Inchbald's)1044<br />

Wedding Night, The<br />

(anon.)24<br />

(Cobb's)530<br />

epilogue to531<br />

Wedding Ring, The343<br />

Welch Heiress, The1064<br />

Werter711<br />

Werter and Charlotte1620<br />

West Indian, The315<br />

West Wind, A. See Retaliation1732<br />

Wet Weather2102<br />

See also Tailors, The269<br />

Whackham and Windham. See Broad Grins1798<br />

Whang Fong<br />

(anon.)2164<br />

(Dibdin's)2344<br />

What a Blunder1299<br />

What Is She?1253<br />

What Next?1911<br />

What We Must All Come To231<br />

What Wou'd the Man Be At?1325<br />

What's a Man of Fashion?1886<br />

What's Bred in the Bone Won't Come Out of the Flesh2176<br />

Wheel of Fortune, The1056<br />

When It Takes Place. See If It Takes Place2156<br />

Where Shall I Dine?2076<br />

Where to Find a Friend1674, 1888<br />

Which Is the Man?584<br />

Whim, The<br />

(anon.)28<br />

(Wallace's)1093, 1104<br />

Whistle for It1513<br />

White Cat, The1699<br />

White Plume, The1478<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Who Can I Be?2032<br />

Who Is She?2181<br />

Who Is She Like977<br />

Who Is Who1885<br />

Who Kill'd the Dog2325<br />

Who Pays the Piper1611<br />

Who Pays the Reckoning?1090<br />

Who Wants a Guinea?1448<br />

Who Wants a Wife1916<br />

Who Wins. See Widow's Choice, The1540<br />

Who'd Have Thought It?556<br />

Who's Afraid! Ha! Ha! Ha!1458<br />

Who's My Father? See My Father!2021<br />

Who's the Dupe475<br />

Who's the Rogue?1327<br />

Who's to Father Her. See What's Bred in the Bone2176<br />

Who's to Have Her<br />

(anon.)889<br />

(Dibdin's)1785<br />

Who's Who. See Who Is Who1885<br />

Why Did I Marry2186<br />

Wicklow Gold Mines, The. See Lad o' the Hills1117<br />

Wicklow Mountains, The. See Lad o' the Hills1117<br />

Widow, The. See Widow's Choice, The1540<br />

Widow and No Widow, A487<br />

Widow and the Riding Horse, The1255<br />

Widow of Delphi, The508<br />

Widow of Malabar, The869<br />

Widow'd Wife, The275<br />

Widow's Choice, The1540<br />

Widow's Only Son, The1626<br />

Widow's Vow, The. See Neuter, The736<br />

Wife in the Right, A. See Patience the Best Remedy332<br />

Wife of a Million, The1367<br />

Wife with Two Husbands, A1390<br />

Wild Indian Girl, The1851<br />

Wild Oats898<br />

Will, The. See Will and the Deed, The1158<br />

Will and No Will, A58<br />

Will and the Deed, The1158<br />

Will for the Deed, The1410<br />

William and Nancy496<br />

William and Susan705<br />

William Tell1715<br />

Wilmore-Castle1302<br />

Win and Wear Her2385<br />

Windsor Castle1062<br />

Wise Man of the East, The1271<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

Wish, The387<br />

Wishes, The<br />

(anon.)586<br />

(Bentley's)199<br />

Witch of Derncleugh, The2235<br />

Witch of the Wood, The1131<br />

Wit's Last Stake281<br />

Wives as They Were and Maids as They Are. See Primitive Wife, The1155<br />

Wives in Plenty996<br />

Wives Reveng'd, The455<br />

Wizard, The1980<br />

Woman and Philosophy1765<br />

Woman's Will2099<br />

Woman's Word, A2187<br />

Wonders of Derbyshire, The465<br />

Wood Daemon, The1514<br />

Wooden Walls1494<br />

Woodman, The892<br />

Woodman's Hut, The1802<br />

Word for Nature, A1229<br />

Word of Honour, The1350<br />

Word to [for] the Ladies, A2061<br />

Word to the Wise, A307<br />

World, The1545<br />

World as It Goes, The548<br />

World in a Village, The997<br />

Writing a Farce1880<br />

X Y Z1646<br />

Xerxes<br />

(anon.)8<br />

(Jodrell's)2095<br />

Yes or No!1555<br />

Young Hussar, The1512<br />

Young Men and Old Women. See Lovers No Conjurors952<br />

Young Prude, The2111<br />

Young Quaker, The627<br />

Yours or Mine. See Hue and Cry1935<br />

Youth, Love, and Folly. See Love, Youth, and Folly1453<br />

Youthful Days of Frederick the Great. See Prussian Discipline1988<br />

Zaira1437, 1652<br />

Zajra1434<br />

Zamoski2185<br />

Zauber Flote, Die1679<br />

Zelma941<br />

Zelmira2398<br />

Zembuca1854<br />

Zemire e Azore469<br />

Zenobia<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

(altered from Metastasio's)1294<br />

(Murphy's)279<br />

Zenobia in Palmira1049<br />

Zimri169<br />

Zingari in Fiera, I986, 1051<br />

Zingis289<br />

Zoa1747<br />

Zodaiya1979<br />

Zoraida498<br />

Zorayda2259<br />

Zorinski. See Casimir the Great1081<br />

Zulieman1806<br />

Zuma2011<br />

List of <strong>Plays</strong> and Identified Prologues, etc.<br />

1. The Nest of <strong>Plays</strong>. Three comedies, 1 act each. Hildebrand Jacob.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 27, 1737, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 25, 1737/8.<br />

MS: contains The Prodigal Reform'd, The Happy Constancy, and The Tryal of Conjugal<br />

Love; numerous deletions, corrections, and insertions; prologue and epilogue. Comp.<br />

1738 (K-D 286): virtually identical; corrections in MS incorporated in printed text.<br />

2. Art and Nature. Comedy, 5 acts. James Miller.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1737/8, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Feb. 16.<br />

MS: a few passages deleted by Examiner; epilogue; cast. Comp. 1738 (K-D 240): a<br />

number of passages in MS, including those marked for deletion, not printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. calls attention to The Pigeon Pie (1738), a satire upon Miller.<br />

3. The Coffee House. Dramatic piece, 1 act. James Miller.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1737/8, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Jan. 26.<br />

MS: slight additions included, and one correction required by Examiner; prologue. Comp.<br />

1737 (K-D 240): slight differences.<br />

4. The Death of Agamemnon. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1737/8, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. (as Agamemnon) Apr. 6, 1738.<br />

MS: a few deletions and alterations; prologue. Comp. Agamemnon, 1738 (Dev HC 5):<br />

extensive differences, especially in Acts III-V.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1737<br />

5. Sir <strong>John</strong> Cockle at Court. Farce, 1 act. Robert Dodsley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 21, 1737/8, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X; a number of deleted passages; corrections and several songs<br />

inserted. Comp. 1738 (K-D 267): MS contains two scenes not printed; other differences<br />

slight.<br />

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6. Comus: A Mask. <strong>John</strong> Dalton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1737/8, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Mar. 4.<br />

MS: title-page states, Alter'd from Milton's Mask at Ludlow Castle and adapted to the<br />

Stage; some alterations; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1738 (133952): a number of<br />

slight differences.<br />

7. Parthenius. [Partenio (?).] Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts. Paolo Antonio<br />

Rolli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 14, 1738 (?).<br />

Printed copy, 1738.<br />

8. Xerxes. Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 15, 1738.<br />

Printed copy, 1738.<br />

9. Marina. Play, 3 acts. George Lillo.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1738, A. Hallam, C.G. Prod. Aug. 1.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1738 (K-D 345): slight differences throughout, with<br />

considerable differences in Act II.<br />

10. Robin Goodfellow; or, The Rival Sisters. Pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1738, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Oct. 30.<br />

MS: slight revisions.<br />

11. Margery. Burlesque opera, 3 acts. Henry Carey.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1738, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Dec. 9.<br />

MS: Comp. 3d ed., 1738 (K-D 214): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1738<br />

12. Edward and Eleonora. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 23, 1738/9, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: notice endorsed, by Chetwynd(?), forbid to be acted by the Ld. Chamberlain the<br />

26th. March. 1738/9. Comp. 1739 (123625): slight differences.<br />

13. The Fatal Retirement. Tragedy, 5 acts. Anthony Brown.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1739, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Nov. 12.<br />

MS: some lines and numerous interpolations in hand of author; prologue and epilogue;<br />

note, Brown to Chetwynd, Fryday Oct. 19. 1739; cast. Comp. 1739 (K-D 16): most of<br />

the passages deleted in MS are printed.<br />

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14. Sir <strong>John</strong> Falstaff in Masquerade. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel <strong>John</strong>son (of Cheshire).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1739, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. H2, Apr. 11, 1741.<br />

MS: a number of passages canceled; several corrections in hand of author.<br />

See No. 29.<br />

15. An Hospital for Fools. Dramatic fable, 1 act. James Miller.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1(?), 1739, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Nov. 15.<br />

MS: the mark X and frequent deletions appear in text; cast. Comp. 1739 (K-D 240):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

16. Britons Strike Home; or, The Sailor's Rehearsal. Farce, 1 act. Edward Phillips.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 5, 1739, Charles Fletewood, D. L. Prod. Dec. 31.<br />

MS: endorsed X; title-page endorsed, by Mr. phillips. damned; numerous passages<br />

deleted, some marked X in margin; some corrections; cast. Comp. 1739 (K-D 221):<br />

numerous though minor differences; some lines deleted in MS are printed.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1739<br />

17. Arminius. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Paterson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 15, 1739, Charles Fletewood, D. L. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed, by Chetwynd(?), by Mr. Patterson Forbid the 4th. Janry. 1739/10. Comp.<br />

1740 (147269): substantially the same.<br />

18. Rosalinda. Musical drama, 1 pt. <strong>John</strong> Lockman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application 18 Decr. 1739 This piece is to be represented at my House. Jas. Hugford.<br />

Prod. Hickman's Room, Jan. 4, 1740.<br />

MS: some corrections, in hand of author(?); included are: Imitations. Argument, to ye.<br />

following Sonnet; an account of the circumstances attendant upon the composition of<br />

a sonnet by Henault, who speaks to ye Embrio in ye Person of Madlle de Guerchi; and<br />

the sonnet, in French. Comp. 1740 (K-D 46): virtually identical.<br />

19. Elmerick; or, Justice Triumphant. Tragedy, 5 acts. George Lillo.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1739/40, Charles Fletewood, D. L. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: numerous deletions and alterations; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1740 (K-D<br />

345): slight differences.<br />

20. Orpheus and Eurydice, [with The Metamorphoses of Harlequin]. Pantomime.<br />

Lewis Theobald (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1739/40, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Feb. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. Orpheus and Eurydice, 1739 (K-D 308): slight differences; comic portions<br />

not printed.<br />

21. Polite Conversation. Dramatic dialogues. From Jonathan Swift.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 28, 1740, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Apr. 23.<br />

MS: prologue. (Prologue is by James Miller, who may have made the adaptation.)<br />

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22. Lethe; or, Esop in the Shades. Farce, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 1 (?), 1740, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Apr. 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1749 (K-D 418): material differences.<br />

See No. 72.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1740<br />

23. The Camp Visitants. Comedy, 1 act. James Miller (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 11, 1740, Charles Fletewood, D.L.<br />

MS: a few corrections and several excisions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is wholly in the hand writing of the Revd. James Miller.<br />

24. The Wedding Night; or, Tamer Tam'd. Comedy, 5 acts. From <strong>John</strong> Feltcher, The<br />

Woman's Prize.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1740, Charles Fletewood, D.L.<br />

MS.<br />

25. The Blind Beggar of Bednal Green. Farce, 1 act. Robert Dodsley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 27, 1740, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Apr. 3, 1741.<br />

MS. Comp. 1741 (K-D 267): slight differences.<br />

26. L'Allegro, ed Il Penseroso. Oratorio, 3 pts. Charles Jennens, from <strong>John</strong> Milton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Frideric Handel, Lincoln's Inn Fields. Prod. 1740.<br />

MS. Comp. 1743 (27170) and n.d. (K-D 413): slight differences; Part III not printed in<br />

1743 ed.<br />

27. Alfred. Masque, 3 acts. James Thomson and David Mallet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1740/1, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Mar. 20, 1744/5 (privately at<br />

Cliveden, Aug. 1, 1740).<br />

MS. Comp. 1740 (32311): MS contains an act between the two of the printed version.<br />

See No. 51.<br />

28. The Whim; or, The Merry-Cheat. Ballad opera, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30 (?), 1741, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS: application states, for Mrs. Vinc[ent's?] Benefit; prologue and table of songs.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Prol calls the author 'a young and inexperienced bard.'<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1741<br />

29. The Fool Made Wise; or, Sir <strong>John</strong> Falstaff in Masquerade. Operatical comedy, 3<br />

acts. Samuel <strong>John</strong>son (of Cheshire).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Samuel <strong>John</strong>son, H2. Prod. Apr. 11, 1741. MS: partly in hand of<br />

author; numerous corrections and insertions. See No. 14.<br />

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30. Alessandro in Persia. Melodrama (Italian and English), 3 acts. Francesco<br />

Vanneschi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Oct. 31, 1741. Printed copy, 1741.<br />

31. The Lying Valet, Epilogue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken Goodman's Fields, Nov. 30, 1741. MS.<br />

32. Penelope. Melodrama (Italian and English), 3 acts. Paolo Antonio Rolli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 12, 1741. Printed copy, 1741.<br />

33. [Miss Lucy in Town.] Farce, 1 act. Henry Fielding.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 5, 1741/2, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. May 6, 1742.<br />

MS: title added in later hand (J.P.C.'s?); cover endorsed New Farce X 1741; cast.<br />

Comp. 1742 (125939); virtually identical.<br />

34. Scipione in Cartagine. Melodrama (English and Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. (?), 1742.<br />

Printed copy, 1742.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1742<br />

35. Gianguir. Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts. Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 2, 1742.<br />

Printed copy, 1742.<br />

36. Regulus. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Havard.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20 (?), 1742, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Feb. 21, 1743/4.<br />

MS: dated Dec. 20, 1742, by Chetwynd(?); prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1744 (K-D<br />

287): slight differences.<br />

37. A Prologue on Shakespeare and His Writings. An Epilogue on Shakespeare's<br />

Women Characters.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 7, 1742/3, Charles Fletewood, D.L. MS.<br />

38. Samson. Oratorio, 3 acts. Newburgh Hamilton, from <strong>John</strong> Milton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1742/3, <strong>John</strong> Rich and George Frederick Handel, C.G. Prod. Feb.<br />

18.<br />

MS: some corrections. Comp. 1743 (28347): slight differences. See No. 40.<br />

39. The Wedding Day. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Fielding.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 19, 1742/3, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Feb. 17. MS: endorsed X and<br />

1742/3; a few passages marked for omission. Comp. 1743 (123356): minor<br />

differences.<br />

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40. Samson. Oratorio, 3 acts. Newburgh Hamilton, from <strong>John</strong> Milton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 18, 1742/3.<br />

Printed copy, 1743.<br />

See No. 38.<br />

41. Rossane. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Oct. or Nov., 1743(?).<br />

MS: numerous corrections and insertions; passages marked for omission; title-page<br />

states, An old opera by Mr. Handel acted...1726. To be reviv'd now in 8br. or 9br.<br />

1743. Comp. Alessandro, 1726 (131382): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1744<br />

42. Alfonso. Melodrama (English and Italian), 3 acts. Paolo Antonio Rolli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 3, 1744.<br />

Printed copy, 1744.<br />

43. The Story of Semele. Oratorio, 3 pts. From William Congreve.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 10, 1744.<br />

MS: some corrections in hand of Handel. Comp. 1744 (K-D 413): slight differences.<br />

44. Albumazar. [The Astrologer.] Comedy, 5 acts. James Ralph from Thomas<br />

Tomkis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Apr. 3, 1744.<br />

MS: a number of minor corrections. (Dated in B.C., wrongly, 1773.) Comp. The<br />

Astrologer, 1744 (K-D 191): a few slight differences.<br />

45. Aristodemo, [Tiraimo di Cuma (?)]. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. [Paolo Antonio<br />

Rolli?]<br />

Note<br />

The title of this MS may be Aristodemo, but as that is the first name in the dramatis<br />

personae the title on the Bridgewater Library cover may be a wrong guess. As the<br />

endorsement on the first page, made in the office of the Examiner (?), is an X, the MS<br />

is probably pre-<strong>Larpent</strong>. Its general appearance also seems to me to indicate a date<br />

earlier than that assigned by Collier (?) and the Bridgewater Catalogue. Also, in the<br />

cast three singers whom I have tentatively identified, place the performance, if I am<br />

correct, at about 1745. They are Signor [Angelo Maria] Monticelli, who was in London<br />

from 1741 to 1746; Signora [Giulia] Frasi, who first appeared in London in 1743; and<br />

Signora Visconti, who was prima donna there during the forties. As both Monticelli and<br />

Frasi appear in the cast given in the MS, it must be for a performance between 1743<br />

and 1746. It may therefore be Aristodemo, Tiraimo di Cuma, pasticcio, ascribed to<br />

[Paolo Antonio?] Rolli (by Nicoll, Early Eighteenth Century Drama [2d ed.], p. 389), H1,<br />

April 3, 1744.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. H1, Apr. 3, 1744?]<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast. (Dated in B.C., wrongly, King's Theatre Haymarket Jany. 9th.<br />

1814.)<br />

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46. Mahomet [the Impostor]. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Miller and <strong>John</strong> Hoadly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 16, 1744, Charles Fletewood, D.L. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

MS. Comp. 1744 (K-D 240): slight differences.<br />

47. The Temple of Dullness, with The Humours of Sigr. Capochio and Sigra.<br />

Dorinna. Comic opera, 2 acts. Lewis Theobald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1744/5, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. (originally, as The Happy Captive)<br />

H2, Apr. 16, 1741.<br />

MS: contains A Short Preface, by way of Argument to the following Piece; cast. Comp.<br />

1745 (K-D 30): virtually identical.<br />

48. The Picture; or, The Cuckold in Conceit. Farce, 1 act. James Miller.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1744/5, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 11.<br />

Printed copy: endorsed with title and date, 1744; MS corrections and insertions; two<br />

songs added and MS cast given. Comp. 1745 (K-D 240): songs added in MS and other<br />

corrections incorporated in 1745 ed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The printed title page was torn away but it [the play] obviously must<br />

have been in print before the 8vo. of 1745.<br />

49. Papal Tyranny [in the Reign of King <strong>John</strong>], Epilogue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Feb. 15, 1745 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

50. Tancred and Sigismunda. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1744/5, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS: numerous corrections. Comp. 1745 (148064): slight differences; a few passages<br />

deleted in MS are printed.<br />

51. Alfred the Great. Opera, 3 acts. From James Thomson and David Mallet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Mar. 20, 1745 (?).<br />

Printed copy: title-page and pp. 19-22 lacking.<br />

See No. 27.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1745<br />

52. Belshazzar. Oratorio, 3 acts. Charles Jennens (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 27, 1745 (?).<br />

MS. (Tentatively identified with Handel's opera.)<br />

53. Love and Friendship. Serenata, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William Defesch. Prod. C.G., Mar. 1744/5 (?).<br />

Printed copy, 1734. Comp. 1744 (K-D 42): identical.<br />

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54. Epilogue, for Mrs. Woffington in the Character of Britannia.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1745, Richard Cross, D.L. (Spoken before The Nonjuror, Oct. 22,<br />

1745?)<br />

MS.<br />

55. The Alternative, Tyranny or Liberty. Historical play, 5 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1745/6, Richard Cross for James Lacy, D.L. Prod. (as King Henry<br />

VII; or, The Popish Impostor) Jan. 18.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. King Henry the VII, etc., 1746 (K-D 346): numerous differences.<br />

56. Il Trionfo della Continenza. Drama (Italian and English), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 28, 1746.<br />

Printed copy, 1745.<br />

57. The Double Disappointment. Farce, 1 act. Moses Mendez.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 1, 1745/6, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS: endorsed X; previous title, The double Deceit, deleted; prologue. Comp. 1760 (K-D<br />

26): numerous differences, each version containing songs and dialogue not in the<br />

other; prologue not printed. (This, the 1st, ed. is as it is acted at... Covent Garden, and<br />

is much later than the MS.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1746<br />

58. A Will and No Will; or, A Bone for the Lawyers. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1746, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 23.<br />

MS: a few corrections; notice states, for Mrs. Macklin's benefit; prologue.<br />

59. Prologue in Honour of the Duke of Cumberland & His Glorious Victory over the<br />

Rebels. Theophilus Cibber.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Richard Cross, D.L. Spoken May 2, 1746.<br />

MS: notice, signed by Cross, states, for his own benefit.<br />

60. Antigono. [Antigone?] Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 13, 1746 (?).<br />

Printed copy, 1746.<br />

61. Sir Roger de Coverly; or, The Merry Christmas. Dramatic entertainment, 2<br />

acts. _____ Dorman (of Hampstead).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1746, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 30.<br />

MS: several canceled passages. Comp. 1740 (K-D 7): no material differences; canceled<br />

passages are printed.<br />

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62. Miss in Her Teens; or, The Medley of Lovers. Farce, 2 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 29, 1746, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 17, 1746/7.<br />

MS: a number of corrections and excisions; several insertions in hand of author;<br />

prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1747 (K-D 142): MS contains an opening scene not<br />

printed; various other minor differences.<br />

63. The Rake. Comedy, 5 acts. Benjamin Hoadly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. (as The Suspicious Husband), Feb. 12, 1747.<br />

MS: a number of corrections and revisions. Comp. The Suspicious Husband, 1747 (Dev<br />

HC 26): minor differences.<br />

64. The New Play Criticiz'd; or, The Plague of Envy. [The Suspicious Husband<br />

Criticized; or, The Plague of Envy.] Farce, 1 act. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1746/7, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 24.<br />

MS: a few corrections; included, Rough draught of an Epilogue, in hand of Macklin(?),<br />

annotated, N B. This will damn the piece; notice states, I have given Mr. Macklin leave<br />

to perform this Piece at His Benefit at My Theatre; two copies of prologue.<br />

65. Judas Macchabaeus. Oratorio, 3 acts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 1, 1747.<br />

MS: title-page signed by George Frederick Handel. Comp. 1762 (K-D 379): various<br />

differences. (The MS probably gives the version of 1747 [not available].)<br />

66. The Tameing of the Shrew, Alterations In.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1747, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Not produced as altered<br />

(?).<br />

MS: alterations marked for insertion at specific points on pages of a copy of play. (Ed.<br />

to which they apply not identified.)<br />

67. La Ingratitudine Punita. Drama Pastorale (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Jan. 12, 1748.<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast.<br />

68. The Foundling. Comedy, 5 acts. Edward Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1747/8, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 13.<br />

MS: endorsed X; some deletions and corrections; some passages marked X; prologue.<br />

Comp. 1748 (Dev 8vo 10): minor differences throughout; some parts in MS not<br />

printed.<br />

69. Joshua. Oratorio, 3 pts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 9, 1748.<br />

MS. Comp. 1748 (K-D 434): slight differences. (Dated erroneously in B.C., 1602.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1748<br />

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70. Alexander [Balus]. Oratorio, 3 pts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 23, 1748.<br />

MS: several deletions and corrections; a few lines added, in Handel's hand(?). Comp.<br />

1748 (147140): a few minor differences.<br />

71. The Henpeck'd Captain; or, The Humours of the Militia. Farce, 1 act. Richard<br />

Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Announced for production, D.L., Apr. 29, 1748; not produced (?). (See<br />

B.D. and Nicoll, Early Eighteenth Century Drama, p. 316.)<br />

MS: in hand of author(?); 1 p. lacking(?).<br />

72. Lethe. Farce, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Applications Oct. 25, 1748, David Garrick and James Lacy, and Dec. 26, 1771,<br />

unsigned, D.L. Prod., with alterations, Jan. 2, 1749, and Jan. 11, 1772.<br />

MS: insertion contains the Fribble additions of 1771. Comp. 1749 (K-D 418): several<br />

notable differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The entry in <strong>Larpent</strong>s List is this-'Lethe or Esop in the Shades a Dramatic<br />

Satire acted at Drury Lane-Managers Letter signed C. Fletewood April 1st 1740.' nine<br />

years before it was printed: afterwards this occurs-'Lethe, a farce with alterations<br />

acted at Drury Lane. Managers letter signed D. Garrick & J. Lacy in 1748'-and in '1771<br />

the following-'Lethe with an additional Scene performed at Drury Lane-Managers letter<br />

signed D. Garrick 1771'-. [But the manager's letter in 1771 is unsigned. Collier also<br />

copies, in this note, the managers' letter of 1748.]<br />

See No. 22.<br />

73. La Comedia in Comedia. Opera (English and Italian), 3 acts. Francesco<br />

Vanneschi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 8, 1748.<br />

Printed copy, 1748.<br />

74. Coriolanus. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1748, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 13, 1749.<br />

MS: some corrections. Comp. 1749 (K-D 143): MS contains some lines not printed.<br />

75. Orazio. Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 29, 1748.<br />

Printed copy, 1748.<br />

76. The Triumph Peace: A Masque. Robert Dodsley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1749 [1748/9?], David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 21,<br />

1748/9.<br />

MS. Comp 1749 (K-D 267): virtually the same.<br />

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77. The Intriguing Chambermaid, Addition to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Mar. 13, 1748/9.<br />

MS: endorsed Addition to the Intriguing Chambermaid performed for Mrs. Clives<br />

benefit 1748/9.<br />

78. Solomon. Oratorio, 3 acts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 17, 1749.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. n.d. (K-D 413): great differences.<br />

79. Henry and Emma; or, The Nut-Brown Maid. Musical drama, 2 acts. From<br />

Matthew Prior; songs by Thomas Augustine Arne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 31, 1749.<br />

MS: some erased passages, and one song marked out. Comp. Songs in Henry and<br />

Emma, 1749 (K-D 50): numerous differences.<br />

80. The Little French Lawyer. Farce, 1 act. From Francis Beaumont and <strong>John</strong><br />

Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 29, 1749, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions, additions, and corrections, some in Garrick's<br />

hand; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: If this piece were not got up by Garrick, all the corrections &c. in the<br />

Licensers copy were in his hand writing. [The corrections by Garrick are slight and do<br />

not justify J.P.C.'s inference.]<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1749<br />

81. Edward the Black Prince; or, The Battle of Poictiers. Historical tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

William Shirley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 3, 1749, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 6, 1750.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; included, An Appropriate National Prologue to the Revival<br />

of Edward the Black Prince (D.L., May 26, 1803?). Comp. 1750 (147794): no important<br />

differences.<br />

82. The Chaplet: A Masque. Musical entertainment, 2 pts. Moses Mendez.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1749, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1749 (Dev 8vo 48): MS contains several stanzas and one complete song<br />

not printed.<br />

83. Madama Ciana. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Giovanni Barlocci (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1 (?), Jan. 13, 1750 (?).<br />

MS. (Dated 1787 in B.C.)<br />

84. The Roman Father. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Whitehead.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 23, 1749/50, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS. Comp. 1750 (K-D 319): minor differences.<br />

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85. Don Saverio; or, The Modern Traveller. Musical drama, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

Augustine Arne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 12, 1749/50, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 15.<br />

MS: numerous deletions; cast. Comp. 1750 (K-D 26): lines deleted in MS not printed; a<br />

few slight variations.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The proof of it [Arne's authorship] is that the copy sent to the Licenser<br />

was wholly in Arne's hand-writing.<br />

86. [The Rehearsal; or, Bays in Petticoats.] Farce, 1 act. Catherine Clive.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 5, 1749/50, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 15.<br />

MS: endorsed, in hand of Garrick (?), No Title; notice states, for Mrs. Clive's benefit;<br />

included, The New Scene in Mrs. Clive's Farce. Comp. 1753 (K-D 22): considerable<br />

differences; The New Scene, presumably submitted later than the original farce, is the<br />

final scene of the printed version.<br />

87. Il Trionfo di Camilla. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Silvio Stampiglia (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 31, 1750.<br />

MS: endorsed X. (Dated [wrongly?] 1765 in B.C.)<br />

88. La Serva Padrona. Opera (Italian), 2 pts. Gennaro Antonio Federico.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 27, 1750 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

89. Robin Hood: An English Burletta. 2 acts. Moses Mendez.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1750, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS. Comp. 1751 (K-D 12): numerous discrepancies.<br />

90. Gil Blas. Comedy, 5 acts. Edward Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 3, 1751, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1751 (146946): MS contains brief scenes not printed; other differences<br />

slight.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1750<br />

91. The Earle of Essex. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry Jones.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1750/1, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Feb. 21, 1753.<br />

MS: much corrected and many passages erased; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1753<br />

(Dev HC 13): numerous and important differences.<br />

92. A Lick at the Town. Dramatic prelude, 1 act. Henry Woodward.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, 1751, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 16.<br />

MS: notice states, for Woodward's benefit; prologue and epilogue.<br />

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93. The Virtuoso. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 28, 1751, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as Taste) Jan. 13,<br />

1751/2.<br />

MS. Comp. Taste, 1752 (K-D 238): slight differences.<br />

See Nos. 149 and 194.<br />

94. The Oracle. Comedy, 1 act. Susannah Maria Cibber.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 25, 1752, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 17.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Cibber's benefit; prologue (2 versions), epilogue, and<br />

Cinthia's Song. Comp. 1752 (K-D 49): slight differences.<br />

95. Jeptha. Oratorio, 3 pts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 26, 1752.<br />

MS: title-page endorsed, by J.P.C.(?): Handells piece. It is said that Handel became<br />

blind during the composition of this Oratorio but see his autograph Feb. 15th. 1752 at<br />

the end; signed, George Frideric Handel London Covent Garden February 10th 1752.<br />

Comp. [1751?] (K-D 379): virtually the same.<br />

96. Covent Garden Theatre; or, Pasquin Turn'd Drawcan-sir. Dramatic satire, 2<br />

acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Apr. 8, 1752.<br />

MS: endorsed X; text marked frequently with X and brackets; notice states, for<br />

Macklin's benefit.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1753<br />

97. The Gamester. Tragedy, 5 acts. Edward Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1753, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1753 (Dev HC 16): slight differences.<br />

98. [The Brothers.] Tragedy [5 acts]. Edward Young.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 24, 1753, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 3.<br />

MS: Act V lacking; no title; numerous deletions, corrections, and additions, some by<br />

Garrick. Comp. 1753 (K-D 279): numerous differences, particularly in Acts I and II.<br />

99. Hercules's Choice of Pleasure or Virtue, and The Occasional Oratorio. Oratorios<br />

(fragments).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Choice of Hercules) C.G., Mar. 14, 1753 (?), and (as The<br />

Occasional Oratorio) C.G., Mar. 14, 1746.<br />

MS: contains fragments, only, of the two oratorios; last page signed, George Frideric<br />

Handel.<br />

100. The Englishman in Paris, Epilogue and Additions To.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. with occasional prologue, D.L., Oct. 20, 1753.<br />

MS. (These alterations may apply to the performance noted.)<br />

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101. Boadicia. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Glover.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1753, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: a few corrections and some deleted passages; prologue. Comp. 1753 (145250):<br />

slight differences.<br />

102. La Moglie A Forza; O Sia, La Finta Contadino. Intermezzo (Italian and French),<br />

2 pts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G.<br />

Printed copy, Amsterdam, 1752.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1754<br />

103. Lo Studente Alla Moda. Opera (Italian and French), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 18.<br />

Printed copy, Amsterdam, 1752: endorsed X.<br />

104. Philoclea. Tragedy, 5 acts. McNamara Morgan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1754 (K-D 38): MS contains passages not printed.<br />

105. The Knights. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1754, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 9, (previously<br />

H2, 1749).<br />

MS: endorsed X; some corrections, added lines, and prologue in hand of author. Comp.<br />

1754 (K-D 238): slight differences.<br />

106. Artaserse. Opera (Italian and English), 3 acts. From Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 29, 1754.<br />

Printed copy, 1754.<br />

107. L'Amor Costante; O Sia, Il Finto Femmina. Opera (Italian and French), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Feb. 11.<br />

Printed copy, Amsterdam, 1752: endorsed X.<br />

108. Constantine the Great. Tragedy, 5 acts. Philip Francis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1754 (Dev HC 8): slight differences.<br />

109. Virginia. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry Crisp.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1754, David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & Self, D.L. Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1754 (Dev HC 28): numerous differences, especially at end of<br />

Act IV.<br />

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110. The Sheep Shearing; or, Florizel and Perdita. Comedy, 2 acts. McNamara<br />

Morgan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 18, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 25.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. Dublin, 1767 (K-D 219): various differences, especially in songs;<br />

prologue differs considerably.<br />

111. Creüsa, Queen of Athens. Tragedy [5 acts]. William Whitehead.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1754, David Garrick for himself and Mr. Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: incomplete, containing Acts I and II and part of Act III; prologue and two epilogues.<br />

Comp. 1754 (K-D 221): few differences, except in prologue.<br />

112. The Grumbler. Farce, 2 acts. From Charles Sedley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1754, David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS: endorsed 1754 X; a few passages deleted; notice states, for Pritchard's benefit;<br />

cast.<br />

113. Attilio Regolo. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Francesco Vanneschi, H1. Prod. May 11, 1754.<br />

MS: a few corrections and marginal notations.<br />

114. L'Arcadia in Brenta. Burletta (Italian and English), 3 acts. Carlo Goldoni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 11, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Nov. 18.<br />

Printed copy, 1755 [ sic].<br />

115. Barbarossa. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Brown.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1754, David Garrick, for Himself & Mr Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 17.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1755 (113189): slight differences.<br />

116. La Famiglia de Bertoldi alla Corte del Rè Alboino. Burletta (Italian and<br />

French), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 6, 1754, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Dec. 9.<br />

Printed copy, Bertoldo, Bertoldino, e Cacasenno, Amsterdam, 1754: title, La Famiglia<br />

de Bertoldi..., written on flyleaf.<br />

117. Epilogue. (After this Bounteous, well-intended Play.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1755, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Jan. 8 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

118. Prologue. [Epilogue?] (In every Reign, in every Clime.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1755, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Jan. 14 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

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119. Appius. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1755, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 6.<br />

MS: many erasures and corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1755 (146912):<br />

variations slight, except in last half of Act V.<br />

120. The Brave Irishman; or, The Irishman in London. Farce, 2 acts. From Thomas<br />

Sheridan (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 18, 1755, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 22 (originally, as The Honest<br />

Irishman; or, The Cuckold in Conceit, Dublin, 1737).<br />

MS: notice states, for Sparks's benefit. Comp. The Brave Irishman; or, Captain<br />

O'Blunder, Dublin, 1754 (K-D 284): MS differs so greatly from this ed. that it seems to<br />

be a different play based on the same source, Sheridan's farce (?). (See B.D., II,<br />

80-81.)<br />

121. Andromaca. Opera (Italian) (2 acts?). From Antonio Salvi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Francesco Vanneschi, H1. Prod. Nov. 11, 1755.<br />

MS: incomplete, containing only first act.<br />

122. Florizel and Perdita. A dramatic pastoral, 3 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1756, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 21.<br />

MS: a few corrections by Garrick. Comp. 1758 (K-D 319): numerous differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1756<br />

123. The Tempest. Opera, 3 acts. David Garrick, from William Shakespeare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1756, David Garrick, for Himself & Mr. Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 11.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. Prologue comp. A Dialogue between an Actor and a Critic,<br />

by Robert Lloyd, in St. James's Magazine, 1762 (Dev 8vo 22): differs only minutely.<br />

Play comp. 1756 (K-D 122): almost identical.<br />

124. Athelstan. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Brown.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1756, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prof. Feb. 27.<br />

MS. Comp. 1756 (K-D 345): various minor differences.<br />

125. The Kept Mistress; or, The Mock Orators. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 7, 1756, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as The Mock<br />

Orators), Apr. 10.<br />

MS: notice states, for Yates's benefit.<br />

126. Amphitryon; or, The Two Sosias. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hawkesworth, from<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dryden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 15, 1756, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 15.<br />

Printed copy of Dryden's play, 1732, interleaved with alterations and deletions by<br />

Hawkesworth. Comp. 1756 (K-D 283): virtually identical; alterations incorporated in<br />

printed text.<br />

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127. [Lilliput.] Farce, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 24, 1756, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS: no title. Comp. 1757 (K-D 99): differs only slightly.<br />

128. Il Re Pastore. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. From Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Peter Crawford, H1. Prod. Jan. 22, 1757.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and erasures; cast. (L.L. states, The letter signed Signora<br />

Regina Mingotti in 1757.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1757<br />

129. The Author. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1757, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 5.<br />

MS: a few corrections by author. Comp. 1757 (90220): only slight differences.<br />

130. The Modern Fine Gentleman. Farce, 2 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1757, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 24.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. The Male-Coquette; or, Seventeen Hundred Fifty-Seven, 1757 (K-D<br />

99): numerous differences.<br />

131. The Upholsterer; or, What News. Farce, 2 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1757, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 30, 1758.<br />

MS. Comp. 1758 (K-D 190): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was played at Covent Garden afterwards Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard<br />

in 1763 requesting from the Lord Chamberlain licence to act it as 'altered & added to'-<br />

In 1791 it appears to have been revived at Covent Garden and Harris the Manager<br />

sent 'Additions to the Upholdsterer a Farce' to <strong>Larpent</strong> to be licensed-The additions<br />

are stated to have been by Murphy.<br />

See Nos. 227 and 890.<br />

132. [The Provok'd Husband], Epilogue for Lady Townly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1757, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Apr. 15.<br />

MS: notice states, to be Spoke, to Morrow Night.<br />

133. The Tamer Tam'd. Farce, 3 acts. From <strong>John</strong> Fletcher, The Woman's Prize.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1757, David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...probably the work of Garrick, though not included in the list of pieces<br />

altered &c by him.<br />

134. Rosmira. Opera (Italian) (2 acts?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 5, 1757.<br />

MS: incomplete, containing only Act I; numerous corrections; cast.<br />

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135. Euristeo. Opera (Italian), 10 scenes. Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 31, 1757, Peter Crawford for Sigr. Regina Mingotti-Manager of ye<br />

Operas, H1. Prod. May 31.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; cast.<br />

136. Euristeo. Opera (English and Italian), 3 acts. Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 31, 1757.<br />

Printed copy, 1757.<br />

137. The Conscious Lovers, Prologue and Epilogue TO. <strong>John</strong>(?) Lockman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1757, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken on Thursday the Fifteenth of this Instant...for the<br />

Benefit of the City of London Lying in Hospital; under heading it is stated, By Mr<br />

Lockman.<br />

138. The Gamester[s]. Comedy, 5 acts. David Garrick, from James Shirley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1757, David Garrick for Mr. Lacy & self, D.L. Prod. Dec. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1758 (145220): printed version contains scenes in Act III not in MS.<br />

139. [The Insolvent; or, Filial Piety.] Tragedy, 5 acts. Aaron Hill.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1758, Theophilus Cibber, H2. Prod. Mar. 6.<br />

MS: marked Untitled; some corrections. Comp. 1758 (K-D 450): only slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong> 1758<br />

140. Solimano. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Francesco Vanneschi, H1. Prod. Jan. 31, 1758.<br />

MS.<br />

141. Agis. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Home.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1758, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: a few corrections, by Garrick(?). Comp. 1758 (125156): various slight differences,<br />

especially at beginning of Act V.<br />

142. Prologue for Mrs. Hamilton's Benefit, 1758.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 4, 1758, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Mar. 11.<br />

MS.<br />

143. The Frenchified Lady [Never in Paris], Epilogue To.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Spoken Mar. 11, 1758.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Pritchard's benefit.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

144. The Anniversary. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1758, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 29.<br />

MS: after title: Being a Sequel to Lethe; notice states, to be perform'd on Mr. Ryan's<br />

Benefit Night on Wenesday March 29th.<br />

145. The Politician; or, No Matter What. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1758, David Garrick for himself & Mr. Lacy, D.L. Prod. (as No<br />

Matter What), Apr. 25.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

146. The Beau in the Toy Shop, Addition to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Apr. 22, 1758 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

147. A Night's Adventure of a Buck. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & Self, D. L. Spoken May 4, 1758 (?).<br />

MS: notice states, We Intend to have this Prologue spoke at Mr. Austin's benefit.<br />

148. Madrigal and Trulletta. Mock-Tragedy, 5 acts. Joseph Reed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 2, 1758, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. July 6.<br />

MS: a few slight corrections and deletions; notice states, for Theophilus Cibber's<br />

benefit; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1758 (K-D 143): slight variations; lines in<br />

prologue canceled in MS not printed.<br />

149. The Diversions of the Morning. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Oct. 17, 1758 (originally, H2, Apr. 22, 1747).<br />

MS: consists of the Lady Pentweazle scene from Act I of Taste, set in a new frame,<br />

with Puff omitted; second act contains the burlesque rehearsal. (See Tate Wilkinson,<br />

Wandering Patentee [1795], I, 285; IV, 237.)<br />

See Nos. 93 and 194.<br />

150. Cleone. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Dodsley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1758, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1758 (K-D 267): important differences at several<br />

points; epilogue differs.<br />

151. The Busy Body, Epilogue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & Himself, D.L. Spoken Dec. 2, 1758 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., When Garrick acted the part first.<br />

152. The Rout. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hill.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1758, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 20.<br />

MS: slightly revised. Comp. 1758 (K-D 280): last half of Act II differs greatly.<br />

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153. The Guardian. Farce, 2 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1759, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 3.<br />

MS: a few deletions and corrections. Comp. 1759 (K-D 418): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It does not appear from Garrick and Lacys letter for the Licence, dated<br />

Jany 17. 1759 that it was acted for [Christopher] Smart's benefit-a circumstance<br />

usually noticed.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1759<br />

154. Cymbeline. Tragedy, 5 acts. Williams Hawkins, from William Shakespeare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1759, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Feb. 15.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1759 (K-D 279): prologue differs; various slight<br />

discrepancies in the play.<br />

155. Epilogue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1759, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Mar. 22.<br />

MS: notice states, for Shuter's benefit.<br />

156. Susannah. Oratorio, 3 pts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (altered), C.G., Mar. 9, 1759.<br />

MS. Comp. 1759 (K-D 413): slight differences.<br />

157. The Lady's Choice. Farce, 2 acts. Paul Hiffernan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1759, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: notice states, to be perform'd for the Author's Benefit. Comp. [1759?] (K-D 105):<br />

slight differences.<br />

158. The Orphan of China. Tragedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1759, David Garrick for Mr. Lacy & Himself, D.L. Prod. Apr. 21.<br />

MS: numerous corrections. Comp. 1759 (K-D 453): differences slight except in<br />

conclusions of Acts IV and V, which differ considerably.<br />

159. The Heiress; or, Antigallican. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Mozeen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 8, 1759, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. May 21.<br />

MS: a few corrections and insertions. Comp. version in Mozeen's<br />

A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays, 1762 (K-D 230): virtually identical.<br />

160. Arden of Feversham. Tragedy, 5 acts. George Lillo and <strong>John</strong> Hoadly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1759, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. July 7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1762 (K-D 345): virtually identical.<br />

See No. 867.<br />

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161. High Life below Stairs. Farce, 2 acts. James Townley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 23, 1759, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Oct. 31.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1759 (K-D 122): slight differences.<br />

162. Oroonoko, Alterations in. (Tragedy, 5 acts.) <strong>John</strong> Hawkesworth, from Thomas<br />

Southerne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1759, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: consists of alterations of certain scenes in first four acts of Southerne's Oroonoko;<br />

endorsed X. Comp. 1759 (K-D 283): slight differences.<br />

163. Prologue for the Marine Society.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Dec. 5, 1759 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed (in error?), by J.P.C.(?), on the bringing in[?] of Dr. Hills Farce of[?] The<br />

Rout in the season of 1758-9.<br />

164. An Occasional Song.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1759, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Sung Dec. 13.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On George IIds Victories.<br />

165. Il Tutore; or, The Tutor. Comic burletta, 3 pts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 14, 1759, David Garrick for Mr Lacy & Self, D.L. Prod. Dec. 14.<br />

Printed copy (Translated from the Italian, and set to Musick By Signor Adolfo Hasse),<br />

n.d. (1759?).<br />

166. Harlequin's Invasion. Pantomime. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 31, 1759.<br />

MS: incomplete, containing only one scene.<br />

Printed in full in Three <strong>Plays</strong> by David Garrick, ed. Elizabeth P. Stein (1926), from a MS<br />

in the Boston Public Library.<br />

167. The Desert Island. Dramatic poem, 3 acts. Arthur Murphy, from Pietro<br />

Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 2, 1760, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 24.<br />

MS: contains, also, revision of last scene and two songs, one for The Way to Keep Him<br />

(No. 168). Comp. 1760 (K-D 190): slight differences.<br />

168. The Way to Keep Him. Comedy, 3 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, 1760, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 24.<br />

MS. Comp. 1760 (K-D 190): numerous differences, especially in Act III. (Song, Act II,<br />

bound with The Desert Island [No. 167], differs slightly.)<br />

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169. Zimri. Oratorio, 3 pts. <strong>John</strong> Hawkesworth.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1760, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1760 (K-D 413): one air and several lines of recitative not in MS are<br />

printed; other slight differences.<br />

170. The Siege of Aquileia. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Home.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 7, 1760, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X; a few corrections and deletions; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1760<br />

(145951): some differences, chiefly passages in MS not printed.<br />

171. The Comic Extravaganza. Interlude (prose and verse monologue, with songs).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 172) Feb. 28, 1760, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. (as A Day of Taste; or,<br />

London Raree Show) Mar. 20.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Comic Extravaganza-a piece acted for Shuters benefit at Covent<br />

Garden-Manager J. Rich in 1760-'L L. to this is added 'The Comic Extravagance [ sic].<br />

N.B. Seems an altered copy of the above without date or introduction'-<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1760<br />

172. The French Flogged. Farce, 2 acts. George Alexander Stevens.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1760, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. (as Mr. Shuter's Droll that was<br />

perform'd at Bartholomew-Fair, call'd The English Sailors in America) Mar. 20.<br />

MS: notice includes, also, The Comic Extravaganza (No. 171). Comp. 1767 (137406):<br />

differs at several points.<br />

173. The Spirit of Contradiction; or, Domestick Tyrant. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Rich (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 6, 1760.<br />

MS: gives title also as The House Tyrant; or, Love and Discretion. Comp. 1760 (By a<br />

Gentleman of Cambridge) (K-D 8): great differences in phraseology throughout; one<br />

scene in MS not printed.<br />

174. Every Woman in Her Humour. Farce, 2 acts. Catherine Clive.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 20, 1760.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Clive's benefit.<br />

175. The Picture of a Play House; or, Bucks Have at Ye All. An Epilogue. Thomas<br />

King (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1760, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Spoken Mar. 29 (?).<br />

MS: notice states, the above Epilogue shall be spoke (On Saturday next only) for the<br />

Benefit of Mr. King; endorsed, by J.P.C., Kings writing and authorship.<br />

176. Antigona. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 17, 1760.<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast. (L.L. states, The Managers Letter signed Vaneschi in 1760.)<br />

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177. The Minor. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1760, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Nov. 22<br />

(previously, Crow Street, Dublin, Jan. 28, and H2, June 28).<br />

Printed copy, 3d ed., 1760: MS corrections and insertions in Garrick's hand; passages<br />

marked for omission, apparently by Examiner.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: There were at least three Editions in 1760. The third, as altered &<br />

corrected by the Licenser is among <strong>Larpent</strong>s <strong>Plays</strong>. It was licensed for Garrick & Lacy,<br />

who sent it to Chetwynd on 20th. Nov. 1760, after the run at the Haymarket. Capell<br />

who acted for Chetwynd objected to many parts and they were omitted in the<br />

performance, including the chief part of Shift's Epilogue. Garrick himself made two<br />

alterations on a separate piece of paper.<br />

It appears from a letter from the Duke of Devonshire to Garrick dated 25th. Octr. 1760<br />

that the Archbp of Canterbury had objected to the performance of the Minor. (Vide<br />

Garrick Papers Vol I) Private Correspondence, I, 120.<br />

In a letter from Foote to Woodfall which I have seen he mentions that 'the Minor was<br />

first produced at the Crow Street Theatre.'<br />

178. The Enchanter; or, Love and Magic. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. David<br />

Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov., 1760, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS. Comp. 1760 (K-D 122): practically identical.<br />

179. Polly Honeycombe. Farce, 1 act. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 5, 1760.<br />

MS: some alterations and one insertion; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1760 (K-D 99):<br />

slight differences.<br />

180. Arianna e Teseo. Opera (English and Italian), 3 acts. From Francis Colman,<br />

Ariadne in Crete.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 20, 1760.<br />

Printed copy, 1760.<br />

181. The Earl of Essex. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry Brooke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 31, 1760, Garrick and Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 3, 1761 (previously Dublin<br />

[Smock Alley], May, 1750).<br />

MS: much corrected; largely in hand of Garrick; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1761<br />

(K-D 447): slight variations in Acts I-IV; more extensive variations in Act V.<br />

182. Fetonte. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1760?]<br />

MS: some erasures and corrections.<br />

183. Il Filosofo di Campagna. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Carlo Goldoni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 6, 1761.<br />

MS: endorsed 1761 X; a few deletions; cast.<br />

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184. The School for Husbands. Comedy, 5 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. (as The Married Libertine) Jan. 28.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; marginal note points out passage, in Act IV, from The Man<br />

of the World.<br />

185. Edgar and Emmeline: A Fairy Tale. Comedy, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hawkesworth.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan., 1761, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS. Comp. 1761 (K-D 283): differs only slightly.<br />

186. Rebecca. Oratorio, 3 pts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan., 1761, Christopher Smith, C.G. Prod. (during Lent?), 1761.<br />

MS. Comp. 1761 (K-D 46): virtually identical.<br />

187. Judith. Oratorio, 3 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1761, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. [1769] (K-D 401): first two acts virtually indentical; in Act III<br />

MS contains lines not printed.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1761<br />

188. Buck's Interlude. Interlude (verse monologue with songs).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 5, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Mar. 26.<br />

MS: endorsed X; notice states, for Shuter's benefit.<br />

189. The Universal Register Office. Farce, 2 acts. Joseph Reed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1761, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Not produced. (License<br />

refused.)<br />

MS: note on title-page and under notice to Examiner, not thought fit to be acted;<br />

marginal notations and frequent underlining of text in pencil. Comp. The Register<br />

Office, 1761 (Dev HC 24): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'The Universal Register Office-A farce acted at Drury Lane. Managers<br />

letter signed Lacy & Garrick-This farce was forbidden. The Licenser by a short note<br />

informed the Manager it was not fit to acted. 1761'-Yet it was acted as is above stated<br />

from <strong>Larpent</strong>s List-See the Register office of the same date. Afterwards in <strong>Larpent</strong>s<br />

List we read this-'The Universal Register Office, altered with a Song and an additional<br />

Scene, acted at Drury Lane. Managers letter signed Garrick & Lacy. 1761' See among<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS. two copies-one called 'The Universal Register Office' on which is written<br />

'not thought fit to be acted'-and the other called 'the Register Office' which was<br />

allowed.<br />

See No. 196.<br />

190. The Island of Slaves. Comedy (incomplete). Catherine Clive.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1761, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 26.<br />

MS: contains only a few scenes from Acts I and II; a number of corrections and<br />

deletions.<br />

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191. [Rule a Wife and Have a Wife], Epilogue in the Character of Estifania.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Mar. 25.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Hamilton's benefit.<br />

192. The New Hippocrates; or, A Lesson for Quacks. Comedy, 2 acts. Paul<br />

Hiffernan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar., 1761, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 1.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue.<br />

193. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Spoken Apr. 7, 1761 (?).<br />

MS: notice states, for the Benefit of the Widow of the late Mr. Ryan.<br />

194. Taste. Comedy, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar., 1761, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. [as The first act of<br />

Taste, with a new additional act (never performed before) called Modern Tragedy] Apr.<br />

6.<br />

MS: endorsed X. (Apparently an unprinted alteration of the version of 1751.)<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Foote's Taste was sent by Lacy & Garrick to the Licenser on Decr. 28,<br />

1751-a very incorrect and ignorantly written M.S. In 'March 1761' (no day) Lacy &<br />

Garrick sent another 'Comedy of Taste' to the Licenser of which no notice is taken in<br />

the biographies of Foote. It consists in the first act chiefly of the scene, in the piece of<br />

1751, between Carmine & Lady Pentweazle; and in the second act of a part of Foote's<br />

Diversions of the Morning, including the mock-tragedy of Lindamira. There is an<br />

introductory scene also between Townley and Manley:-the latter having just come to<br />

town after a long residence in the country is first carried by the former for amusement<br />

to Carmine's, the painter, and afterwards to Project's, a manager of a company of<br />

players. This was no doubt also by Foote and played by him at Drury Lane in 1761-2.<br />

[This seems to be an accurate statement of the situation.]<br />

See Nos. 93 and 149.<br />

195. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 21, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C. G.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Vernon's benefit.<br />

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196. The Register Office. Farce, 2 acts. Joseph Reed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Apr. 25, 1761.<br />

MS: notice states, There are so many Alterations and Omissions since your Perusal of<br />

this Piece that We have ventur'd to lay it again before You; some erasures and<br />

corrections; text marked with brackets and X; prologue. Comp. 1761 (Dev HC 24):<br />

slight differences in phraseology; characters and order of scenes do not exactly<br />

correspond; one additional scene in MS not printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Scene of the Yorkshire servant maid [inserted in this MS] was a<br />

subsequent addition probably Garrick ['s]-The scene of Mrs. Doggrel [also inserted in<br />

this MS] was certainly Garricks and in the Licensers Copy it is corrected throughout by<br />

him-The scene of the Yorkshire Servant Maid & of Mrs. Doggrel were both licensed at<br />

different dates-But see Reads letter to Garrick Feb 11th. 1767 in which he mentions<br />

the new part of Mrs Doggrel, as if it were his.<br />

See No. 189.<br />

197. Epilogue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Spoken May 20, 1761.<br />

MS: headed: Epilogue, to be spoken by Mr. Tomlinson, on his Benefit Night at Drury<br />

Lane, Wednesday the 20th May 1761. By a Friend; four lines deleted.<br />

198. All in the Wrong. Comedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 5, 1761, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. June 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1761 (Dev HC 4): numerous differences.<br />

199. The Wishes; or, Harlequin's Mouth Open'd. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Bentley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., July 27, 1761.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and insertions.<br />

200. The Lyar. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 16, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 12, 1762.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, with separate application, Jan. 9, 1762, <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G.;<br />

included, Song for Thos. & Sally, and scene and song To be introduced in the Fair, with<br />

application, Oct. 6, 1761, <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. Comp. 1764 (Dev 8vo 76): a few differences.<br />

201. Alessandro Nelle Indie. Opera (English and Italian), 3 acts. From Pietro<br />

Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Oct. 13, 1761.<br />

Printed copy, 1761.<br />

202. Hecuba. Tragedy, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Delap.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1761, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1762 (K-D 282): slight differences.<br />

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203. A Briton, the Son of a Briton. An Ode for Music.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. [1761?].<br />

MS. (A part of The Coronation, 1761-62?)<br />

204. Apollo and Daphne, Song in.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1762, <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G.<br />

Presumably sung in the pantomime ( Apollo and Daphne; or, The Burgomaster<br />

Tricked, by <strong>John</strong> Rich and Lewis Theobald) revived, not performed these 10 Years, Jan.<br />

28.<br />

MS.<br />

205. Hearts of Oak. Comic interlude. George Alexander Stevens.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 13, 1762, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 15.<br />

MS: several canceled passages and some corrections.<br />

206. Song. (With Wonders each Year, we the Old Year out do.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1762, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Sung, Jan. 29 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On the Cock Lane Ghost. (L.L. lists with this song a play<br />

called the Ghost.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1762<br />

207. Virtue and Beauty Reconciled. Masque.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 23, 1762, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. (K-D 413): virtually identical.<br />

208. The Musical Lady. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1762, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 6.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. Comp. 1762 (K-D 200): slight differences.<br />

209. The Love Match. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 8, 1762, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Mar. 13.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

210. The Bourbon League. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 8, 1762, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Not produced. (License<br />

refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed: The Bourbon League. X 1762 forbid.<br />

211. Farmer's Return [from London]. Interlude, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Mar. 20, 1762.<br />

MS. Comp. 1762 (K-D 212): numerous differences; last third entirely different.<br />

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212. The Comedy of Errors. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Hull, from William<br />

Shakespeare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 1, 1762, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. (as The Twins; or,<br />

Comedy of Errors) Apr. 24.<br />

MS. Comp. 1793 (K-D 251): slight differences.<br />

213. Epilogue. Mr. Tomlinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1762, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Spoken May 18 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On his [Tomlinson's] return to the Stage.<br />

214. Occasional Prologue. Henry Woodward.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 2, 1762, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Spoken (on Woodward's<br />

return from Ireland) Oct. 5.<br />

MS. Comp. The Gentleman's Magazine, XXXII, 494: numerous slight differences.<br />

215. Elvira. Tragedy, 5 acts. David Mallet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1762, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 19, 1763.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1763 (83552): slight differences.<br />

216. The Birth of Hercules. Masque, 2 acts. William Shirley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1763, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Not produced.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. ed. appended to Shirley's Electra, 1765 (K-D 434): virtually identical.<br />

(Concerning production see op. cit., preface.)<br />

217. Hymen. Serenata. _____ Allen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1763, James Lacy, for self & partner, D.L. Prod. Jan. 20, 1764.<br />

MS: endorsed January 1763. Comp. text in The Gentleman's Magazine, Jan., 1764:<br />

slight differences; one song in MS not printed.<br />

218. The Spanish Lady. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1763, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. May 2, 1765.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. Comp. [1765] (K-D 198): slight differences.<br />

219. The Discovery. Comedy, 5 acts. Frances Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1763, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 3.<br />

MS: endorsed X; epilogue. Comp. 1763 (K-D 284): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1763<br />

220. The Sketch of a Fine Lady's Return from a Rout. Farce, 1 act. Catherine Clive.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 12, 1763, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 21.<br />

MS.<br />

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221. Prologue. ('Tis strange [excuse my Gravity] 'tis passing strange.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Spoken Mar. 15, 1763.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken by Mr. Woodward on his Benefit Night.<br />

222. A Comic Paraphrase on Shakespear's Seven Ages.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15(?), 1763, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Spoken (as The<br />

Humours of the Age) Mar. 17.<br />

MS. (Spoken by Smith at his benefit.)<br />

223. The Elopement. Farce, 2 acts. William Havard.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1763, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Apr. 6.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

224. The Mayor of Garratt. Comedy, 2 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 20, 1763, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. June 20.<br />

MS. Comp. 1764 (30263): differs considerably; MS in Act II lacks passages found in<br />

printed text.<br />

225. The Deuce Is in Him. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 23, 1763, James Lacy for self and Partner, D.L. Prod. Nov. 4.<br />

MS: previous title, The Test, deleted; prologue; epilogue, with separate application,<br />

Oct. 1, 1763. Comp. 1763 (Dev HC 11): slight differences; epilogue not printed.<br />

226. Love at First Sight. Ballad farce, 2 acts. Thomas King.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Oct. 17, 1763.<br />

MS. Comp. 1763 (K-D 283): slight differences.<br />

227. Upholsterer. (Altered.) Farce, 2 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Oct. 26, 1763.<br />

MS: notice states the farce is here alter'd & added to.<br />

See Nos. 131 and 890.<br />

228. The Dupe. Comedy, 5 acts. Frances Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1763, James Lacy for myself & Partner, D.L. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1764 (K-D 284): slight differences.<br />

229. Midsummer Night's Dream, New Additions to. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Nov. 23, 1763.<br />

MS. Comp. 1763 (K-D 131): a few variations.<br />

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230. No One's Enemy but His Own. Comedy, 3 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 10, 1763, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Jan. 9, 1764.<br />

MS. Comp. 1764 (K-D 108): no great differences.<br />

231. What We Must All Come To. Comedy, 2 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 10, 1763, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. (in part) Jan. 9,<br />

1764.<br />

MS. Comp. 1764 (Dev HC 28): slight differences.<br />

232. Rites of Hecate; or, Harlequin from the Moon. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 26, 1763.<br />

MS: contains songs and some dialogue; endorsed X.<br />

233. Nabal. Oratorio, 3 pts. Thomas Morell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1764, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Mar. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1764<br />

234. Senocrita. [Senoscrita?] Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 21, 1764.<br />

MS: endorsed X; frequent deletions and corrections; cast.<br />

235. Midas. Burletta, 3 acts. Kane O'Hara.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Feb. 22, 1764 (Previously<br />

Crow Street, Dublin, Jan. 22, 1762).<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1764 (K-D 98): slight differences.<br />

See No. 1900.<br />

236. False Concord. Farce, 2 acts. James Townley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Mar. 20, 1764.<br />

MS.<br />

237. Music Alamode; or, Bays in Chromatics. Bulesque entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1764, James Lacy, for himself & partner, D.L. Announced for Apr.<br />

14, but deferred.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The piece reads like a ridicule of Dr. Arne under the name of Dr.<br />

Crotchet. It is stupid enough, but only in one Act.<br />

238. Hannah. Oratorio, 3 acts. Christopher Smart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., I. Worgan. for Mr Giardini, H1. Prod. Apr. 3, 1764.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. [1764] (K-D 413): only slight differences.<br />

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239. The Absent Man. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Apr. 28, 1764.<br />

MS: endorsed X; some corrections.<br />

240. The Shepherd's Artifice. Pastoral drama, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1764 [dated in another hand?], Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G.<br />

Prod. May 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1765 (K-D 188): marked differences throughout.<br />

241. Almena. Opera, 3 acts. Richard Rolt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1764, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Nov. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1764 (K-D 35): slight differences.<br />

242. The Capricious Lovers. Opera, 3 acts. Robert Lloyd.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 16, 1764, James Lacy, for self and partner, D.L. Prod. Nov. 28.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1764 (K-D 138): slight differences.<br />

243. The Guardian Outwitted. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Augustine Arne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1764, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Dec. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1764 (K-D 268): a number of scenes in MS not printed.<br />

244. The Platonic Wife. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Griffith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1765, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Jan. 24.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and deletions. Comp. 1765 (Dev HC 23): a few differences;<br />

canceled passages in MS not printed.<br />

245. The Tutor. Farce, 2 acts. James Townley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1765, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 4.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

246. Pharnaces. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1765, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1765 (K-D 198): virtually identical.<br />

247. The Faithful Irish Woman. Farce, 2 acts. Catherine Clive.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1765, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous minor deletions and corrections.<br />

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248. The Choice. Farce, 2 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1765, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions and extensive corrections. Comp. excerpt,<br />

apparently, from The Works of Arthur Murphy, 1786 (K-D 108): constant differences;<br />

printed version a paraphrase of MS.<br />

249. The Summer's Tale. Comic opera, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1765, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS. Comp. 1765 (K-D 195): slight differences, especially in songs.<br />

250. The Plain Dealer, Alterations and Additions to. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1765, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as altered) Dec.<br />

7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1766 (with alterations from Wycherley) (K-D 424): MS contains the major<br />

portion of Bickerstaffe's alterations; minor differences.<br />

251. The Double Mistake. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Griffith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 24, 1765, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Jan. 9, 1766.<br />

MS: prologue and two epilogues. Comp. 1766 (K-D 159): differs at several points.<br />

252. Falstaff's Wedding. Comedy, 5 acts. William Kenrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1766, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1766 (Dev 8vo 10): slight differences.<br />

See No. 1382.<br />

253. The Hobby Horse. Farce, 1 act. Edward Thompson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1766, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue.<br />

254. Ralph's Ramble; [or, O! Rare London]. Descriptive piece.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 5, 1766, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Apr. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

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255. All in the Right. Comedy, 2 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod Apr. 26, 1766.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

256. The Accomplish'd Maid. Comic opera, 3 acts. Edward Toms.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1766, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS. Comp. 1767 (K-D 34): a few differences.<br />

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257. The Fairy Favour. Masque, 1 act. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1766, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Jan. 31, 1767.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1766 (K-D 198): slight differences.<br />

258. The Country Girl. Comedy, 5 acts. David Garrick, from William Wycherley, The<br />

Country Wife.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1766, David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Oct. 25.<br />

Printed sheets of Wycherley's play, with numerous MS revisions, bound with MS<br />

pages: numerous corrections, interpolations, and epilogue in Garrick's hand. Comp.<br />

1766 (K-D 122): numerous differences; alterations indicated in MS incorporated in<br />

printed text.<br />

259. [Harlequin] Dr. Faustus, Songs in. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 24, 1766, I. Stede (?), C.G. Prod. (New Pantimime Entertainment<br />

[altered from The Necromancer]), Nov. 18.<br />

MS: included: letter of Stede to Edward Capell, Oct. 24, 1766, requesting license of<br />

songs substituted instead of old Ones, in Dr. Faustus, which is now reviving, with<br />

Alterations; and three songs.<br />

260. The Narrow Escape. Farce, 2 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1766, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as Neck or<br />

Nothing), Nov. 18.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Neck or Nothing, 1766 (145230): slight differences.<br />

261. The Cunning Man. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Charles Burney, from Jean<br />

Jacques Rousseau.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 13, 1766, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Nov. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1766 (147552): slight differences.<br />

262. The School for Guardians. Comedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 1, 1766, <strong>John</strong> Beard and Priscilla Rich, C.G. Prod. Jan. 10, 1767.<br />

MS. Comp. 1767 (147054): minor differences.<br />

263. Cymon. Dramatic opera, 5 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec., 1766, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 2, 1767.<br />

MS. Comp. 1767 (Dev 8vo 22): a number of discrepancies.<br />

264. The Perplexities. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1767, Priscilla Rich and <strong>John</strong> Beard, C.G. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS: epilogue. Comp. 1767 (Dev HC 23): slight differences.<br />

265. The English Merchant, Prologue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Feb. 21, 1767.<br />

MS.<br />

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266. Dido. Tragedy, 5 acts. Joseph Reed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, 1767, James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 28.<br />

MS. Comp. 1808 (K-D 436): great differences; MS longer than printed version.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was written in 1761 being mentioned in a letter from the author to<br />

Mrs. Dancer in the Garrick Papers vol I. See also Garricks abuse of it on April 5th.<br />

1767.<br />

267. Le Inamorate del' Cicisbeo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., P. Crawford & Co, H1. Prod. Apr. 2, 1767.<br />

MS: notice states, for benefit of Sigra Zamparini[?] one of our principal[?] Singers;<br />

cast.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1767<br />

268. Linco's Travels. Interlude, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1767, James Lacy, for self & partner, D.L. Prod. Apr. 6.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. with text in The Poetical Works of David Garrick, 1785<br />

(145217): practically identical.<br />

269. [The Tailors, a Tragedy for Warm Weather.] Burlesque, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, July 2, 1767.<br />

MS: a few corrections; endorsed Wet [We]athe[r?], and with a note by J.P.C., The<br />

second title of this piece is Wet Weather. Comp. 1778 (K-D 457): differs slightly,<br />

except in Act III, which differs greatly.<br />

See No. 2202, and Quadrupeds (1684), both alterations of this play.<br />

270. [The Countess of Salisbury.] Tragedy, 5 acts. Hall Hartson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 31 (?), 1767 (previously Crow Street, Dublin, May 2,<br />

1765).<br />

MS: endorsed Without Dates; pp. 37-40 lacking. Comp. 1767 (Dev HC 10): differs<br />

markedly, especially in Act IV.<br />

271. The New Rehearsal. Farce, 2 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 14, 1767, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as A Peep Behind<br />

the Curtain) Oct. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X and dated Oct., 1767; prologue and epilogue. Comp. A Peep Behind<br />

the Curtain; or, The New Rehearsal, 1767 (90219): a few differences.<br />

272. Lycidas. Musical entertainment. William Jackson, from <strong>John</strong> Milton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 3, 1767, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 4.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1767 (K-D 42): virtually identical.<br />

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273. The Oxonian in Town. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 7, 1767.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; The Catch in Act 2d. in hand of author. Comp. 1770 (K-D<br />

366): slight differences-lines in MS not printed, and vice versa.<br />

274. The True-born Irishman. Comedy, 2 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1767, George Colman, C.G. Prod. (as The Irish Fine Lady) Nov. 28.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue; marginal marks, by Examiner(?). Comp. Dublin, 1795<br />

(136020): prologue not printed; notable differences in Act I; Act II substantially<br />

identical.<br />

275. The Widow'd Wife. Comedy, 5 acts. William Kenrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1767, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: some corrections and insertions. Comp. 1767 (Dev HC 28): striking differences, at<br />

numerous points, in brief passages.<br />

276. The Royal Merchant. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Hull, from Beaumont and<br />

Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1767, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Dec. 14.<br />

MS: endorsed X and For William Chetwynd Esq. Comp. 1768 (K-D 198): numerous<br />

differences; songs and passages in MS not printed, particularly in Act III; difference in<br />

act divisions.<br />

277. False Delicacy. Comedy, 5 acts. Hugh Kelly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1768, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 23.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1768 (146408): slight differences throughout.<br />

278. Lionel and Clarissa. Comic opera, 3 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1768, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1768 (K-D 189): unimportant differences.<br />

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279. Zenobia. Tragedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 19, 1768, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: endorsed X; epilogue. Comp. 1768 (Dev 8vo 29): slight differences throughout,<br />

but more numerous in last act.<br />

280. The Absent Man. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1768, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. Comp. 1768 (Dev HC 4): slight discrepancies throughout,<br />

particularly in end of Act II.<br />

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281. Wit's Last Stake. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas King.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 5, 1768, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Apr. 14.<br />

MS. Comp. 1769 (K-D 283): material differences; printed in one act; many portions of<br />

MS not printed.<br />

282. The Devil upon Two Sticks. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, May 30, 1768.<br />

MS: last two pages of Act II and two pages in Act III lacking; a few corrections in hand<br />

of author. Comp. 1778 (K-D 91): slight differences, especially near end of last act.<br />

283. The Trail of Skill; or, The Statesman Foil'd. Musical comedy, 2 acts. Robert<br />

Dossie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 11, 1768, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. (as The Statesman Foil'd) July 8.<br />

MS: pp. 9-12 lacking. Comp. The Statesman Foil'd, 1768 (K-D 18): several slight<br />

differences.<br />

284. The Judgment of Paris; or, The Triumph of Beauty. Burletta, 2 acts. Ralph<br />

Schomberg.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Aug. 24, 1768.<br />

MS: pp. 17-20 lacking. Comp. 1768 (K-D 321): songs in Act II not printed; no other<br />

differences.<br />

285. The Padlock. Comic opera, 2 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 19, 1768, David Garrick and James Lacy, D.L. Prod. Oct. 3.<br />

MS: Preface and partial cast. Comp. 1768 (K-D 189): Preface of MS differs slightly from<br />

Advertisement in printed text; slight differences throughout.<br />

286. [The Royal Garland], An Occasional Interlude. 1 act. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 7, 1768, George Colman, C.G. Prod. (celebrating the arrival of the<br />

King of Denmark in England) Oct. 10.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1768 (K-D 94): virtually identical.<br />

287. Cyrus. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hoole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1768, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS. Comp. 1768 (Dev HC 10): slight differences in Acts I-IV; more extensive<br />

differences in Act V.<br />

288. Prologue. (When frighten'd Poets give the Town a Play.) George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1768, George Colman, C.G. Spoken (to introduce Miss Morris as<br />

Juliet) Nov. 26.<br />

MS. Comp. The Gentleman's Magazine, XXXVIII, 583: slight differences.<br />

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289. Zingis. Tragedy, 5 acts. Alexander Dow.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1768, David Garrick for Mr. Lacy and himself, D.L. Prod. Dec. 17.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous corrections and deletions; prologue and epilogue. Comp.<br />

1769 (Dev HC 29): slight differences.<br />

290. Tom Jones. Comic opera, 3 acts. Joseph Reed, from Henry Fielding.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 22, 1768, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Jan. 14, 1769.<br />

MS. Comp. 1769 (K-D 191): many small differences, particularly in the songs.<br />

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291. The Sister. Comedy, 5 acts. Charlotte Lennox.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 18.<br />

MS: prologue and two epilogues. Comp. 1769 (K-D 284): slight differences; one<br />

epilogue not printed.<br />

292. The Fatal Discovery. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Home.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1769, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X; corrections, by the author(?). Comp. 1769 (K-D 231): only minor<br />

differences.<br />

293. The Rival Favourites; or, The Death of Bucephalus, the Great. Burlesque<br />

tragedy, 2 acts. From Ralph Schomberg.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 27, 1769, George Colman, C.G.<br />

Printed copy of Schomberg's The Death of Bucephalus, 1765: MS alterations; pp. 1-6<br />

lacking; numerous excisions and insertions; notice states, for Woodward's benefit.<br />

294. Epilogue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 8, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Spoken Mar. 16.<br />

MS: notice states, for Shuter's benefit.<br />

295. Epilogue to Be Spoken by Mrs. Clive on Her Quitting the Stage. Horace<br />

Walpole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken, D.L., Apr. 24, 1769.<br />

MS.<br />

296. Man and Wife; or, Shakespeare Jubilee. Comedy, 3 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 3, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: endorsed X. (An additional scene included with No. 297, q.v.) Comp. 2d ed., 1770<br />

(K-D 200): slight differences; some parts printed not in MS; additional scene not<br />

printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent by Colman for License on Octr. 3. 1769, and appended to it<br />

were some additional Scenes called 'Comic Scenes in the Jubilee of Covent Garden<br />

Theatre'.<br />

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297. Jubilee of Covent Garden Theatre, Comic Scenes in the. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 296) Oct. 3, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: contains one scene of Man and Wife (No. 296), q.v.<br />

298. The Jubilee. Interlude, 2 pts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Oct. 14, 1769.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.K., Collated & Perfect. J:P:K. 1800; prologue.<br />

(This MS [HM 13] is bound in the Kemble-Devonshire collection of plays, Vol. 332. It<br />

was not a part of the <strong>Larpent</strong> Collection, and is not listed in B.C. The prologue, bound<br />

separately, was not in Kemble's possession.)<br />

Printed in Three <strong>Plays</strong> by David Garrick, ed. Elizabeth P. Stein (1926).<br />

299. Le Contadine Bizzarre, the Humourous Country-Lasses. Comic opera (Italian),<br />

3 acts. G. Petrosellini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 28, 1769, Peter Crawford & Co., H1. Prod. Nov. 7.<br />

MS: a number of corrections and insertions; cast.<br />

300. The Brothers. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: several passages deleted, apparently by Examiner. Comp. 1770 (Dev HC 6): slight<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 306.<br />

301. Occasional Prologue for the Benefit of the London Lying-in Hospital in<br />

Aldersgate Street.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 15, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Spoken Dec. 20 (?).<br />

MS. (Spoken by Mrs. Yates.)<br />

302. The Court of Alexander. Burlesque, 2 acts. George Alexander Stevens.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 15, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Jan. 5, 1770.<br />

MS. Comp. 2d ed., 1770 (K-D 272): many differences throughout.<br />

303. Epilogue. (I speak an Epilogue Masters old and lame!)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1769, George Colman, C.G. Spoken Dec. 22.<br />

MS: notice states, for benefit of Lying-in Hospital, Tottenham Court Road. (Spoken by<br />

Shuter.)<br />

304. Harlequin's Jubilee, Songs, Etc. Henry Woodward.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 27, 1770.<br />

MS: apparently incomplete, containing one song, The Magpies, a Ballad, and four<br />

lines, in hand of George Colman, of Last Song and Chorus. Comp. Songs, Choruses,<br />

&c....of Harlequin's Jubilee, 1770 (K-D 12): The Magpies identical; lines from Last Song<br />

differ slightly.<br />

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305. Timanthes. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hoole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1770, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1770 (K-D 267): a few differences in Acts I-III; more numerous<br />

differences in Acts IV-V.<br />

306. [The Brothers], Epilogue for Mr. Woodward in the Character of Ironsides.<br />

Richard Cumberland (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 7, 1770, George Colman, C.G. Spoken Feb. 10.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken after the Comedy of the Brothers.<br />

See No. 300.<br />

307. A Word to the Wise. Comedy, 5 acts. Hugh Kelly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1770, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 3.<br />

MS. Comp. 1770 (K-D 192): virtually identical.<br />

308. Fashion Displayed. Comedy, 5 acts. Philippina Burton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1770, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. Apr. 27.<br />

MS.<br />

309. An Epilogue to Be Spoken by Lord Chief Joker and His Attorney-General.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 2, 1770, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Spoken May 14.<br />

MS.<br />

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310. The Lame Lover. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 1, 1770, S. Foote, H2. Prod. June 22.<br />

MS: a few corrections in hand of author. Comp. 1770 (K-D 91): considerable<br />

differences.<br />

311. The Man of the World. Comedy, 5 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, [1770,] Samuel Foote, H2. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed Thought unfit to be licensed. Comp. 1793 (K-D 346): great differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The entry in <strong>Larpent</strong>s List regarding this play is as follows 'Man of the<br />

World, from the Little Theatre Haymarket. Manager S. Foote. This piece was refused<br />

the license in 1770.' Afterwards we have these entries-'Man of the World from Covent<br />

Garden. Author Macklin. Manager T. Harris-The license refused -1779'-'Man of the<br />

World from Covent Garden-Author Macklin-License allowed 1781'-...<br />

In 1779 there was a correspondence on the Subject between Macklin & Lord Hertford.<br />

See Nos. 500 and 558.<br />

312. 'Tis Well It's No Worse. Comedy, 5 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 17, 1770, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Nov. 24.<br />

MS: Act IV lacking; prologue. Comp. 1770 (K-D 189): slight differences.<br />

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313. The Portrait; or, The Painter's Easel. Burletta, 3 pts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 22, 1770.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1770 (K-D 200): virtually identical.<br />

314. Almida. Tragedy, 5 acts. Dorothea Celesia.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1771, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 12.<br />

MS: endorsed X and Madm. Celesio; some corrections; cast. Comp. 1771 (Dev HC 5):<br />

slight differences; printed lines indicated for omission in performance are not in MS,<br />

except in last act.<br />

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315. The West Indian. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1771, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 19.<br />

MS: endorsed X and Mr Cumberland; prologue. Comp. 1771 (Dev HC 28): slight<br />

differences.<br />

316. Semiramide Riconosciuta; or, Semiramis Discovered. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Pietro Metastasio. Alterations by Giovanni Gualberto Bottarelli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 29, 1771, P: Crawford & Co, H1. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: title-page endorsed X and The Music entirely new by Signor Gioacchino<br />

Cocchi...The Poetry of Metastasio, alter'd and encreased by Giovan Gualberto<br />

Bottarelli; cast.<br />

317. Semiramide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Gualberto Bottarelli (?), from<br />

Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, 1771 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, Music by F. Bianchi under the Direction of Mr. Federici; cast.<br />

318. Clementina. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hugh Kelly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1771, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X; passages marked for omission, by Examiner(?). Comp. 1771 (Dev HC<br />

10): numerous and important differences throughout.<br />

319. Le Pazzie d'Orlando. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Charles Francis Badini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1771, P: Crawford & Co, H1. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: title-page states, written by Badini.<br />

320. La Contadina in Corte. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, 1771, Peter Crawford & Co., H1. Prod. Mar. 14.<br />

MS: endorsed X; title-page states, for benefit of Siga. Caterina Ristorini; cast.<br />

See No. 503.<br />

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321. The Modern Wife. Comedy, 5 acts. From <strong>John</strong> Gay.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1771, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Apr. 27.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, with separate notice to Examiner, n.d.<br />

322. [Theodosius], Prologue, (Proposed) to Be Spoken by Miss Hayward in the<br />

Character of Athenais.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1771, David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Spoken Apr. 23.<br />

MS.<br />

323. The Capricious Lady. Farce, 1 act. J. Henrietta Pye.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1771, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. May 10.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous corrections.<br />

324. The Maid of Bath. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 12, 1771, S. Foote, H2. Prod. June 26.<br />

MS: minor corrections in hand of author; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1778 (K-D 91):<br />

slight differences.<br />

325. Dido. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Bridges.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1771, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. July 24.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1771 (K-D 279): considerable differences.<br />

326. The Fairy Prince. Masque, 3 pts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 28, 1771, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1771 (K-D 94): a few differences in the songs.<br />

327. The Order of the Garter. Masque, 3 pts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 3, 1771, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as The Institution<br />

of the Garter) Oct. 28.<br />

MS: endorsed X; included, with separate application, Oct. 15, 1771, unsigned, a scene<br />

to be added to the New Masque calld The Institution of the Order of the Garter...<br />

Comp. The Songs, Choruses, and Serious Dialogue of the Masque Called The<br />

Institution of the Garter; or, Arthur's Round Table Restored, 1771 (K-D 131):<br />

differences few, except that MS contains comic scenes not printed.<br />

328. Timon of Athens. Tragedy, 4 acts. Richard Cumberland, from William<br />

Shakespeare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1771, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 4.<br />

MS: endorsed X; notice describes piece as Alterations in the following Tragedy of<br />

Timon of Athens; some corrections; one scene noted as transcribed from Shakespear.<br />

Comp. 1771 (K-D 195): a few differences, particularly in Act IV, MS containing<br />

numerous lines not printed.<br />

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329. The Fashionable Lover. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, [1772,] James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Jan. 20.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1772 (Dev HC 15): a few differences.<br />

330. The Golden Pippin. Burletta, 3 acts. Kane O'Hara.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 5, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed forbid the 17th. Febry. 1772; one passage deleted by Examiner. Comp.<br />

1773 (K-D 221): extensive differences. J.P.C. in B.D.: It was at first forbidden as<br />

appears by the following entries in <strong>Larpent</strong>s List-'The Golden Pippin-a Burletta to be<br />

performed at Covent Garden. Managers letter G. Colman-On Feby 17th. 1772 it was<br />

forbid'-'Pippin, the Golden-Altered and offered again-Licensed Octr. 1772' Both copies<br />

were among <strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS. It was reduced to 2 acts before it was licensed-<br />

See Nos. 339 and 1141.<br />

331. The Grecian Daughter. Tragedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1772, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 26.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1772 (Dev HC 16): notable differences at conclusions of Acts<br />

III and V.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1772<br />

332. Patience the Best Remedy; or, A Wife in the Right. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth<br />

Griffith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Prod. (as A Wife in the Right) Mar. 9.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. A Wife in the Right, 1772 (K-D 160): many differences;<br />

discrepancies in dialogue, order of scenes, and points of division between acts.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent to the Licenser without any title and Capell inserted the<br />

name of 'Patience the best Remedy' in Colman's Letter of Feb 20th. 1772-On the outer<br />

cover of the MS it is called 'Patience the best Remedy or a Wife in the Right.'<br />

333. Squire Badger. Burletta, 2 pts. Thomas Augustine Arne, from Henry Fielding.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, [1772,] T. A. Arne, H2. Prod. (as The Sot) Mar. 16 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed X; note, Arne to Chetwynd; another title-page gives title, Squire Badger,<br />

inserted in place of The Sot. Comp. 1772 (K-D 424): slight differences.<br />

334. The Cooper. Comic opera, 2 acts. Thomas Augustine Arne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 26, 1772, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. June 10.<br />

MS: some insertions and deletions. Comp. 1772 (K-D 48): slight differences.<br />

335. The Nabob. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 17, 1772, S. Foote, H2. Prod. June 29.<br />

MS: minor corrections, throughout, by author. Comp. 1778 (K-D 365): numerous<br />

differences in first half, slight discrepancies in latter half.<br />

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336. Cupid's Revenge. Pastoral, 2 acts. Francis Gentleman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. July 27, 1772.<br />

MS: endorsed X; two songs deleted. Comp. 1772 (K-D 366): Act I differs considerably;<br />

Act II virtually identical.<br />

337. Occasional Prelude for the Opening of the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden.<br />

George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 10, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Sept. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1776 (K-D 200): MS contains one scene not printed; other<br />

differences slight.<br />

338. Elfrida. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Mason.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 9, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1752 (K-D 434): MS version a condensation of printed text; except for<br />

omissions, it is practically identical with printed version.<br />

339. The Golden Pippin. Burletta, 2 acts. Kane O'Hara.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 9, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 6, 1773.<br />

MS. Comp. 1773 (K-D 221): considerable differences. (MS differs also from No. 330,<br />

q.v.)<br />

See also No. 1141.<br />

340. The Rose; or, The Female Contest. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

Augustine Arne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1772, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: cover, endorsed X, gives title as The Female Contest or Rose. Comp. 1773 (K-D<br />

268): slight differences.<br />

341. The Duel. Play, 5 acts. William O'Brien.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1772, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Dec. 8.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions and corrections. Comp. 2d ed., 1773 (K-D 269):<br />

slight differences.<br />

342. Cross Purposes. Farce, 2 acts. William O'Brien.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1772, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 2d ed., [1772] (K-D 269): a number of differences.<br />

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343. The Wedding Ring. Comic opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1773, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous revisions. Comp. 1773 (K-D 91): minor differences.<br />

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344. Alzuma. Tragedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1773, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1773 (Dev HC 4): numerous differences.<br />

345. Alonzo. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Home.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 29, 1773, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: dated Jan. 29, 1773. Comp. 1773 (K-D 231): slight differences.<br />

346. Piety in Pattens. Comedy, 1 act. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Feb. 15, 1773.<br />

MS.<br />

347. The Thunder Ode. Thomas Augustine Arne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Introduced into Judith, C.G., Feb. 26, 1773 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

348. The Macaroni. Comedy, 5 acts. Robert Hitchcock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [Feb., 1773], Tate Wilkinson, York. Prod. 1773 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed X and acted at York in Feb. 1773. Comp. York, 1773 (K-D 67): numerous<br />

minor differences.<br />

349. The Novel; or, Mistakes of a Night. Comedy, 5 acts. Oliver Goldsmith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, C.G. Prod. (as She Stoops to Conquer) Mar. 15, 1773.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. She Stoops to Conquer; or, Mistakes of a Night, 1773 (Dev 8vo<br />

15): minor differences throughout.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>s List contains the following-'The Novel or Mistakes of a Night,<br />

acted at Covent Garden. Manager George Colman in 1783 [ sic]-This Comedy was<br />

licensed under that Title but was known on the stage by that of She Stoops to<br />

Conquer. The Author Goldsmith.'-See Boswell's Life of <strong>John</strong>son where the latter says<br />

something about the difficulty of finding a title for Goldsmith's Play The MS among<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s <strong>Plays</strong> was called 'The Novel' &c.<br />

350. Prologue. (You all have heard, no Doubt, one time or other.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 18, 1773, David Garrick, for his Partner Mr Lacy & himself, D.L.<br />

Spoken Mar. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed For Mr. King after the Double Dealer.<br />

351. An Apology for Apologies. [Prologue?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 3, 1773, David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Spoken Apr. 13.<br />

MS: headed Address'd to the Town and spoken by Mr. King; endorsed For Mr. Love's<br />

Benefit.<br />

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352. Henry 2d; or, The Fall of Rosamond. Tragedy, 5 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, C.G. Prod. May 1, 1773.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1774 (Dev HC 15): numerous minor differences.<br />

353. The Maid of Kent. Comedy, 5 acts. Francis Godolphin Waldron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 6, 1773, James Lacy and David Garrick, D.L. Prod. May 17.<br />

MS. Comp. 1778 (K-D 21): minor differences in dialogue.<br />

354. The Grumbler. Comedy, 1 act. Oliver Goldsmith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 8, 1773.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

(This MS [HM 23] is not now in the <strong>Larpent</strong> Collection; nor is it listed in B.C. See ed.,<br />

Cambridge, Mass., 1931, with Introduction and notes by Alice I. Perry Wood.)<br />

355. The Bankrupt. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 8, 1773, S. Foote, H2. Prod. July 21.<br />

MS: a few corrections in hand of author; some passages marked, by Examiner(?), for<br />

omission; prologue. Comp. 1776 (123800): no important differences; passages marked<br />

for omission are printed.<br />

356. A Trip to Portsmouth. Sketch, 1 act. George Alexander Stevens.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 3, 1773, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. Aug. 11.<br />

MS. Comp. n.d. (K-D 272): various slight differences.<br />

357. The Pantheonites. Comedy, 2 acts. Francis Gentleman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Sept. 3, 1773.<br />

MS: some corrections; cast. Comp. 1773 (K-D 141): MS lacks one stanza of first song;<br />

otherwise practically identical.<br />

358. The Modish Wife, Prologue for. Francis Gentleman (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, Sept. 18, 1773 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

359. Lucio Vero. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. From Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1773, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS.<br />

360. The Deserter. Musical drama, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 18, 1773, David Garrick for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Nov. 2.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and insertions; cast. Comp. 1773 (K-D 91): notable<br />

differences, particularly in Act II.<br />

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361. The Duellist. Comedy, 5 acts. William Kenrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1773, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS. Comp. [1773] (Dev HC 11): minor differences throughout; conclusion quite<br />

different.<br />

362. The School for Wives. Comedy, 5 acts. Hugh Kelly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1773, David Garrick for himself & Mr Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous corrections and deletions. Comp. 1774 (Dev 8vo 72): many<br />

differences; MS contains long passages not printed; certain passages deleted in MS<br />

are printed, others are not.<br />

363. The Christmas Tale. Musical entertainment, 5 pts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1773, David Garrick, for himself & Mr. Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 27.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions, corrections, and additions, some by author;<br />

prologue and epilogue. Comp. A Christmas Tale, 1774 (Dev HC 10): numerous<br />

differences, particularly in last part.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D..: The prompter who wrote the body of the letter to the Licenser did not<br />

know what species of production to call it and leaving a blank Garrick filled it up with<br />

the words 'Musical Entertainment.' The letter was dated Decr. 13. 1773 The MS in<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s collection was corrected by Garrick.<br />

The account of this piece in the Biogr. Dram was the authorship of Steevens.<br />

364. The Man of Business. Comedy, 5 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., G. Colman, C.G. Prod. Jan. 29, 1774.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1774 (Dev HC 20): a few differences.<br />

365. The Note of Hand; or, A Trip to Newmarket. Farce, 2 acts. Richard<br />

Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1774, David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: partial cast; epilogue. Comp. 1774 (K-D 195): some slight differences.<br />

366. Sethona. Tragedy, 5 acts. Alexander Dow.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1774, David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS: endorsed X; some deletions and corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1774<br />

(K-D 281): minor discrepancies.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1774<br />

367. Eldred; or, The British Father. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Jackson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Feb., 1774; H2, July 7, 1775 (previously, Capel Street,<br />

Dublin, Dec., 1773).<br />

MS: pp. 17-18 lacking. Comp. Eldred; or, The British Freeholder, Edinburgh, 1782 (K-D<br />

392): some differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: In <strong>Larpent</strong>s List without date but after 1780 is entred a tragedy as<br />

licenced under the title of Eldred the British Father.<br />

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368. The Heroine of the Cave. Tragedy, 5 acts. Paul Hiffernan, from Henry Jones,<br />

The Cave of Indra.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 11, 1774, David Garrick for myself & Partner, D.L. Prod. Mar. 19.<br />

MS: endorsed X; endorsed (by Capell?) (recd. this afternoon, Mar. 14th.); prologue and<br />

epilogue.<br />

Comp. 1775 (K-D 105): slight differences.<br />

369. The Fall of Egypt. Oratorio, 3 pts. <strong>John</strong> Hawkesworth.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 19, 1774, unsigned, D.L. Prod. (during Lent?) 1774.<br />

MS: title-page states, By Docr Hawkesworth LL D; some corrections.<br />

370. The Prince of Agra. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Addington [or Hugh Kelly?], from<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dryden, Aureng-Zebe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 21, 1774, George Colman, C.G. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Lessingham's benefit; prologue and epilogue.<br />

371. The Two English Gentlemen; or, The Sham Funeral. Comedy, 5 acts. James<br />

Stewart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 21, 1774, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. H2 (?).<br />

Note<br />

B.D. says acted one night; Genest (X, 190) lists the play as not acted.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1774 (K-D 30): differs in detail throughout.<br />

372. The Conjurer. Farce, 2 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 16, 1774, David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. (Bound with MS of The Election [No. 380].)<br />

373. Nitteti. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Gualberto Bottarelli, from Pietro<br />

Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 19, 1774.<br />

MS: cast. (L.L. states performed H1, 1785.)<br />

374. The Swindlers. Farce, 2 acts. Robert Baddeley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick, for himself & Partner, D.L. Prod. Apr. 25, 1774.<br />

MS.<br />

375. The Cozeners. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 28, 1774, S. Foote, H2. Prod. July 15.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and one two-page insertion in hand of author; prologue.<br />

Comp. 1778 (K-D 91): various differences; each version contains scenes not in the<br />

other.<br />

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376. The Waterman; or, The First of August. Ballad opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1744 [1774], Samuel Foote, H2, Prod. Aug. 8, 1774.<br />

MS: some cancellations; cast. Comp. 1774 (K-D 181): a number of differences.<br />

377. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 13, 1774, Thomas Hull, C.G. Spoken Sept. 19 (?).<br />

MS: notice states that prologue is to be spoken at opening of Covent Garden on<br />

Monday next the 19th. Instant; endorsed Mr. Woodward 1774.<br />

378. The Meeting of the Company; or, Bayes's Art of Acting. Prelude, 1 act. David<br />

Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Sept. 17, 1774.<br />

MS: notice endorsed Collated & Perfect. J:P:K[emble]: 1800. (This MS [HM 12] is bound<br />

in the Kemble-Devonshire collection of plays, Vol. 332. It is not part of the <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

Collection, and it is not listed in B.C.)<br />

Printed in Three <strong>Plays</strong> by David Garrick, ed. Elizabeth P. Stein (1926).<br />

379. The Romance of an Hour. Farce, 2 acts. Hugh Kelly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 24, 1774, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: interleaved, with numerous excisions and some corrections; partial cast. Comp.<br />

1774 (146407): MS contains numerous lines not printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is entered by this title [ The Romance of an Hour] in <strong>Larpent</strong>s List but it<br />

is also there stated that the original title was The innocent Incendiary.<br />

380. The Election. Musical interlude, 1 act. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 15, 1774, David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Oct. 19.<br />

MS: endorsed X; one chorus deleted in red ink and endorsed in margin by Edward<br />

Capell, This was not in the Copy you shew'd me, nor should be in this. (dele.). (Bound<br />

with MS of The Conjurer [No. 372].) Comp. 1774 (K-D 189): a final song in MS not<br />

printed; censored chorus printed in slightly different version.<br />

Note<br />

Bound with 372<br />

381. The Maid of the Oaks. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Burgoyne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1774, David Garrick, for himself & Mr Lacy, D.L. Prod. Nov. 5.<br />

MS: endorsed X; included, Additions In the 5: Act of the Maid of the Oaks (1782?);<br />

prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1774 (K-D 281): different prologue and epilogue; Acts<br />

IV and V very different.<br />

382. The Choleric Man. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1774, David Garrick for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Dec. 19.<br />

MS: Act V lacking. Comp. 3d ed., 1775 (K-D 358): numerous differences, especially at<br />

the close of Act IV.<br />

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383. The Rivals. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Brinsley Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1775, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 17.<br />

MS. Comp. 1775 (Dev HC 24): differs in many important respects. (See Sheridan, The<br />

Rivals [Oxford, 1935], ed. from the <strong>Larpent</strong> MS by Richard Little Purdy.)<br />

384. The Rival Candidates. Comic opera, 2 acts. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 21, 1775, David Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS: frequent revisions; excisions indicated by Edward Capell (?); note, in hand of<br />

Capell: Sir If you shall be of opinion that the passages I have mark'd should not be<br />

allow'd, it will be proper the Prompter should be told so by you as soon as you can.<br />

Your obedient humble servant, E. C. Tuesday night; epilogue. Comp. 1775 (113742):<br />

minor differences.<br />

385. Cleonice. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Hoole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 2, 1775.<br />

MS: cover endorsed Mr. Hoole. Comp. 1775 (Dev HC 9): slight differences throughout.<br />

386. Bon Ton; or, High Life above Stairs. Comedy, 3 acts. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1775, D. Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS: a few deletions. Comp. 1775 (K-D 366): Acts I and II in MS appear as Act I in<br />

printed text, which is in two acts; other differences slight.<br />

387. The Wish. Musical entertainment, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1775, Willoughby Lacy For Self & Partner, D.L. Prod. May 2 (?).<br />

Note<br />

Genest records performance on May 2, 1775; but it is not found in D.L. playbills of that<br />

day or in the Public Advertiser.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue.<br />

388. St. Patrick's Day; or, The Scheeming Lieutenant. Farce, 2 acts. Richard<br />

Brinsley Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1775, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 2.<br />

MS. Comp. [Dublin], 1788 (K-D 378): numerous slight differences.<br />

389. Didone Abbandonata. Opera (Italian) (2 acts). Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 1, 1775, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. 1775.<br />

MS: contains first act and one additional page; notice states in postscript, This Opera<br />

has been perform'd here some few years since; cast.<br />

390. The Contract. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Francklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 10, 1775, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. June 12, 1776.<br />

MS. Comp. 1776 (K-D 357): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

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391. The Dutchman. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Bridges.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 15, 1775, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. Aug. 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1775 (K-D 279): a number of unimportant differences.<br />

392. The Weathercock. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Theodosius Forrest.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 4, 1775, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 17.<br />

MS. Comp. 1775 (K-D 39): slight differences.<br />

393. The Little Gipsy; or, May Day. Musical piece, 1 act. David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 14, 1775, D. Garrick, D.L. Prod. (as May Day; or, The Little Gipsy) Oct.<br />

28.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. May Day; or, The Little Gipsy, 1775 (K-D 453): a few<br />

differences.<br />

394. La Sposa Fedele. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Pietro Chiari.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1775, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. Oct. 31.<br />

MS: numerous deletions; cast.<br />

395. The Coquette; or, The Mistakes of the Heart. Comedy, 5 acts. Robert<br />

Hitchcock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 2, 1775, Tate Wilkinson, York and Hull.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. Bath, 1777 (K-D 67): numerous minor differences; a few more<br />

extensive differences.<br />

396. Old City Manners. Comedy, 5 acts. Charlotte Lennox, from Jonson, Chapman,<br />

and Marston, Eastward Hoe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 3, 1775, David Garrick, D. L. Prod. Nov. 9.<br />

MS: note to Examiner describes play as Alterations in the following comedy call'd Old<br />

City Manners (taken from the Old Comedy of Eastward Hoe); a number of corrections;<br />

included, Prologue for Eastward Hoe. Comp. 1775 (Dev HC 22): slight differences.<br />

397. The Sultan; or, A Peep into the Seraglio. Dramatic entertainment, 2 acts.<br />

Isaac Bickerstaffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 30, 1775, David Garrick for himself & Mr. Lacy, D.L. Prod. Dec. 12.<br />

MS: endorsed X; a few deletions; title-page states songs are One by Gierdini, One by<br />

Bach. Comp. 1787 (K-D 101): extensive differences, with some parts entirely different.<br />

398. The Mercantile Lovers. Comedy, 5 acts. George Wallis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Tate Wilkinson, York. Prod. 1775(?).<br />

MS. Comp. ed. with alterations, 1775 (K-D 21): marked differences, with scenes<br />

rearranged, revised, and omitted or added.<br />

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399. Il Demetrio. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Ca. 1775? dated 1785 in L.L.]<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 751, an alteration of this opera.<br />

400. The Black-a-moor Wash'd White. Comic opera, 2 acts. Henry Bate [Bate<br />

Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1776, David Garrick and Willoughby Lacy, D.L. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS: endorsed X; a number of revisions and corrections. Comp. Airs, Ballads, &c., 1776<br />

(K-D 429): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: See extract from a letter from Garrick to Woodfall regarding The<br />

Blackamoor in my MS. Diary.<br />

Note<br />

See The Private Correspondence of David Garrick, II, 135-37.<br />

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401. The Reasonable Lover. [The Man of Reason (?).] Comedy, 5 acts. [Hugh<br />

Kelly?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 5, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. [Prod. (as The Man of Reason) Feb. 9?]<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

402. The Runaway. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 5, 1776, David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Prod. Feb. 15.<br />

MS: endorsed X; many alterations. Comp. 1776 (K-D 228): minor differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It had originally another title viz 'The Cantabs or the College Vacation'-In<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s MS this title is erased by Garrick and The Runaway substituted. There are<br />

also some alterations in his handwriting-It was first performed, as appears by the bills<br />

on Saturday April 13th. 1776. [It was performed on April 13 for the fifteenth time.]<br />

403. The Spleen; or, Islington Spa. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1776, David Garrick, D.L. Prod. Mar. 7.<br />

MS: some corrections and erasures; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1776 (K-D 228):<br />

many passages printed not in MS; some transposition of scenes, and other<br />

differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was perhaps the last piece Garrick sent with a note under his hand to<br />

be licensed. [But see Nos. 407 and 410.]<br />

404. The Syren [s]. Masque, 2 acts. Edward Thompson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 26.<br />

MS. Comp. 1776 (K-D 318): a number of differences.<br />

405. The Ascension. Oratorio, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. 1776.<br />

MS. Comp. 1776 (K-D 413): slight differences.<br />

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406. Concerto Spirituale. Anthem (English, Latin, and Italian).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G.<br />

MS: contains four anthems; endorsed X.<br />

407. Valentine's Day. Musical drama, 2 acts. William Heard.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 2, 1776, David Garrick for himself & Mr Lacy, D.L. Prod. Mar. 23.<br />

MS: author's name on title-page. Comp. 1776 (K-D 321): numerous differences,<br />

especially in the songs.<br />

408. Medea, Epilogue for.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Mar. 11, 1776 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

409. The Impostors; or, The Credulous Don. Farce, 2 acts. Joseph Reed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 11, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Impostors; or, A Cure for<br />

Credulity) Mar. 19.<br />

MS: notice states, for Woodward's benefit; prologue.<br />

410. An Address to the Public. (When Ancient Rome in all its Glory Shone.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1776, David Garrick, for Mr Lacy & himself, D.L. Spoken Mar. 23<br />

(?).<br />

MS: endorsed X and, by J.P.C. (in error?), 1776 On opening the Theatre for the Season.<br />

411. Caio Mario. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 20, 1776.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

412. St. Helena; or, The Isle of Love. Farce, 2 acts. Edward Thompson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1776, Thomas Jefferson, Richmond. Prod. 1776.<br />

MS: endorsed X; title-page indicates Isle of Love (erased) was original title.<br />

413: The Capuchin. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel Foote.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1776, S. Foote, H2. Prod. Aug. 19.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1778 (Dev 8vo 15): slight differences.<br />

414. [New Brooms], A New Occasional Prelude. 1 act. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 3, 1776, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Sept. 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1776 (K-D 365): a few differences.<br />

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415. News from Parnassus. Prelude. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 9, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. excerpt, apparently, from The Works of Arthur Murphy, 1786<br />

(K-D 108): many slight differences.<br />

416. The Prejudice of Fashion. Comedy, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 24, 1776, Samuel Foote, H2. Prod. Feb. 22, 1779.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

417. La Frascatana. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Filippo Livigni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 5, 1776.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June, 1794; cast.<br />

See No. 1535, substantially the same.<br />

418. The Seraglio. Comic opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 9, 1776, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 14.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1776 (K-D 49): slight differences; MS contains several songs<br />

and one scene in Act II not printed.<br />

419. Prologue. (Ladies and Gentlemen-quite void of passion.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 16, 1776, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self, & Partners, D.L. Spoken<br />

Nov. 19 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

420. The Hotel; or, The Double Valet. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Vaughan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 16, 1776, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, for self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Nov. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X; epilogue, with separate application, Nov. 30. Comp. 1776 (K-D 19):<br />

virtually the same.<br />

421. Selima and Azor. Dramatic romance, 3 acts. George Collier.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1776, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Dec. 5.<br />

MS: lacks Act I, Scene 1, and most of Scene 2; many alterations. Comp. 1784 (K-D<br />

363): numerous differences.<br />

422. Semiramis. Tragedy, 5 acts. George Edward Ayscough.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1776, Richard Brinsley Sheridan For self & Partners, D.L. Prod. Dec.<br />

14.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions and corrections. Comp. 1776 (Dev HC 25): a<br />

number of slight differences.<br />

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423. Germondo. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Carlo Goldoni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1777, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. Jan. 21.<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast.<br />

424. Sir Thomas Overbury. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Woodfall, from Richard<br />

Savage.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 23, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS. Comp. 1777 (147584): many lines printed not in MS.<br />

425. Know Your Own Mind. Comedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1778 (Dev HC 18): numerous marked differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1777<br />

426. A Trip to Scarborough. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, from <strong>John</strong><br />

Vanbrugh.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1777, R. B. Sheridan For self & Partners, D.L. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast. Comp. Dublin, 1781 (138263): substantially the same.<br />

427. The Milesian. Comic opera, 2 acts. Isaac Jackman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1777, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Mar. 20.<br />

MS: endorsed X. Comp. 1777 (K-D 266): a few differences.<br />

428. All the World's A Stage. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Jackman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1777, Richard Brinsley Sheridan For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Apr. 7.<br />

MS: additional scene; prologue; cast. Comp. 1777 (Dev HC 5): slight differences;<br />

additional scene not printed.<br />

429. The Experiment. Comedy, 2 acts. Charles Stuart (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 8, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 16. MS: epilogue.<br />

430. The Distress'd Wife. Comedy, 3 acts. George Colman (?), from <strong>John</strong> Gay.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1777, George Colman, H2.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue. Prologue comp. Prologue On the Opening of the<br />

Theatre-Royal in the Haymarket, May 15, 1777. Written by G. Colman, Esq; Spoken by<br />

Mr. Palmer, The Gentleman's Magazine, XLVII (1777): almost identical. (The<br />

Haymarket opened on May 15 with The English Merchant and Lilliput.)<br />

431. Polly. Ballad opera, 3 acts. George Colman, from <strong>John</strong> Gay.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1777, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 19.<br />

MS. Comp. 1777 (Dev 8vo 79): MS contains two scenes, several airs, and some<br />

dialogue not in printed version; act and scene divisions differ.<br />

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432. The Device; or, The Marriage Office. Farce, 2 acts. - Richards.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 5.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wild's benefit. Comp. Airs, Duet, & Finale, in the Device, [1777]<br />

(Dev 8vo 72): slight differences.<br />

433. The Clock Case; or, Female Curiosity. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr., 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 2.<br />

MS.<br />

434. Prologue and Epilogue, for the Benefit of the Widow and Children of the Late<br />

Mr. Kelly. Samuel <strong>John</strong>son and A Friend.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 27, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken May 29.<br />

MS.<br />

435. The Matrimonial Advertisement; or, A Bold Stroke for A Husband. Comedy, 3<br />

acts. Mrs. Gardner (Miss Cheney).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 26, 1777, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as The Advertisement; or, A Bold<br />

Stroke for a Husband) Aug. 9.<br />

MS: a number of corrections; prologue.<br />

436. The Spanish Barber; or, The Fruitless Precaution. Comedy, 3 acts. George<br />

Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 25, 1777, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 30.<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue and Songs.<br />

437. The Students; or, The Humours of Saint Andrew's. Farce, 2 acts. James<br />

Stewart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 24, 1777, George Colman, H2. Prod. 1779 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

438. The Beggar's Opera, New Scene for. Edward Thompson (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 15, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 17.<br />

MS.<br />

439. Creso. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1777, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. Nov. 8 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

440. Percy. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah More.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1777, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

MS. Comp. 1778 (Dev 8vo 16): a few slight differences.<br />

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441. The Female Officer. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1778, Joseph Younger, Manchester. Prod. 1778.<br />

MS: prologue, Written for the Play of Injur'd Innocence by C: Cibber.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The MS of this piece was in <strong>Larpent</strong>s Collection and the whole of it was in<br />

the hand writing of J. P Kemble. It was licensed on Jany 1st 1778 to the Manager of the<br />

Liverpool theatre [but application is for performance at Manchester], Mr Joseph<br />

Younger. Qy if it be not an alteration of 3 Hours after Marriage by Pope Gay &<br />

Arbuthnot-at least the incident of the Nunnery & the Crocodile are in both-See Cibbers<br />

Letter to Pope 1742 p 17 & 18. See MS. Diary p 160 for a par: from a letter by J.P.K<br />

regarding the opposition to it.<br />

442. Alfred. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Home.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 13, 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1778 (K-D 231): some differences, MS containing passages not printed.<br />

443. Poor Vulcan. Burletta, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 4.<br />

MS: many excisions and corrections. Comp. 2d ed., 1778 (K-D 321): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

444. Erifile, Regina di Zacinto. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Giovanni de' Gamerra.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 6, 1778, Richard Yates, H1. Prod. Feb. 7.<br />

MS: endorsed X; numerous deletions and revisions; cast.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1778<br />

445. The Cady [of Bagdad]. Comic opera, 3 acts. Abraham Portal.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1978, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self & Partners, D.L. Prod. Feb.<br />

19.<br />

MS: endorsed X.<br />

446. Belphegor; or, The Wishes. Comic opera, 2 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, 1778, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Mar. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. [Dublin?], 1788 (Dev 12mo 67): several minor differences.<br />

447. The Lucky Escape. Musical farce, 2 acts. Mary Robinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 23, 1778, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS: endorsed X; cast. Comp. Songs, Chorusses, &c., in The Lucky Escape, n.d. (K-D<br />

630): a few differences.<br />

448. The British Heroine. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Jackson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 5 (previously, as Geralda; or,<br />

The Siege of Harlech, Dublin, Jan. 13, 1777).<br />

MS: numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue.<br />

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449. Buxom Joan. Burletta, 1 act. Thomas Willet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 17, 1778, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 25.<br />

MS. Comp. 1778 (K-D 204): virtually identical.<br />

450. The Suicide. Comedy, 4 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1778, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 11.<br />

MS: some corrections; cast.<br />

451. Belisarius; or, Injur'd Innocence. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 27, 1778, Joseph Younger, Liverpool. Prod. Liverpool and Hull, 1778;<br />

York, 1779.<br />

MS: epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Belisarius or Injured Innocence-Acted at Liverpool 1778.' LL.<br />

J.P.K. in B.D.: After the note on this play, Kemble has written N.P. (not printed); but he<br />

does not deny the ascription of authorship.<br />

452. The Flitch of Bacon. Comic opera, 2 acts. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1778, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 17.<br />

MS: names of performers. Comp. 1779 (K-D 103): slight differences.<br />

453. The Volunteers; [or, Britons Strike Home (?)]. Farce, 1 act. [William Woods?]<br />

Note<br />

This may be Woods's The Volunteers; or, Britons Strike Home, which B.D. suggests<br />

may have been performed at Edinburgh before it was performed at Hull. As it was<br />

licensed for York, it may first have appeared there.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 5, 1778, Tate Wilkinson, York. [Prod. York, and Hull, 1778?]<br />

MS.<br />

454. Rose and Colin. Musical piece, 1 act. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 18, 1778.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 7th. Novr. 1778. but approved by the Lord Chamberlain in Octr.<br />

Comp. 1778 (K-D 362): slight differences.<br />

455. The Wives Reveng'd. Musical piece, 1 act. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 18, 1778.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 7th Novr. 1778. but approved by the Lord Chamberlain in Octr.<br />

Comp. 1778 (K-D 366): slight differences.<br />

456. Annette and Lubin. Musical piece, 1 act. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 2, 1778.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 7th. Novr. 1778. but approved by the Lord Chamberlain in October.<br />

Comp. 1778 (83370): slight differences.<br />

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457. The Camp. Entertainment, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley Sheridan.<br />

Note<br />

As The Camp is now generally assumed to be at least in part Sheridan's, it seems<br />

most convenient here to attribute it to him without question.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1778, R. B. Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Oct. 15.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 7th Novr. 1778. but approved by the Lord Chamberlain in Octr.;<br />

prologue (incomplete). Comp. 1795 (123649): differs in detail throughout; each<br />

version contains songs and passages not in the other. Comp. also [1833?] and The<br />

<strong>Plays</strong> and Poems of R. B. Sheridan, 1928: MS differs correspondingly from these<br />

editions.<br />

458. The Invasion; or, A Trip to Brighthelmstone. Comedy, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., For Mr Harris. I: Wild, C.G. Prod. Nov. 4, 1778.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 29th. October 1778; prologue. Comp. 3d ed., 1782 (3512): slight<br />

differences.<br />

459. The Lady of the Manor. Comic opera, 3 acts. William Kenrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov., 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 23.<br />

MS: endorsed Rx 19th. Novr. 1778. Comp. 2d ed., 1778 (Dev HC 19): slight<br />

differences.<br />

460. L'Avaro Deluso. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Giovanni Bertati and Antonio Andrei<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1778, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1. Prod.<br />

Nov. 24.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

461. The Fathers; or, The Good Natur'd Man. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Fielding.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1778, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Nov. 30.<br />

MS: numerous cancellations and corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1778<br />

(64902): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B. D.: Various corrections & improvements in the Copy among <strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS<br />

are in the hand writing of Sheridan.<br />

462. Buthred. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 8.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1779 (Dev HC 6): one scene and several lines printed not in MS;<br />

other, slight differences.<br />

463. The Spendthrift; or, The Christmas Gambol. Comedy, 2 acts. William Kenrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec., 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 21.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

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464. The Touchstone. Pantomime, 2 pts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec., 1778, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Touchstone; or, Harlequin<br />

Traveller) Jan. 4, 1779.<br />

MS. Comp. The Songs, Choruses, &c., in The Touchstone, 5th ed., 1779 (83368): songs<br />

printed are virtually the same as those in MS; but each version contains songs not in<br />

the other.<br />

See No. 851, and J.P.C.'s note thereon.<br />

465. The Wonders of Derbyshire; or, Harlequin in the Peak. Songs, Chorusses, &<br />

Recitative.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 2, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Jan. 8.<br />

MS. Comp. An Account of the Wonders of Derbyshire, 1779 (Dev 8vo 61): slight<br />

discrepancies.<br />

466. The Law of Lombardy. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Jephson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Feb. 8.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1779 (K-D 258): slight differences.<br />

467. Jehu. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

468. The Liverpool Prize. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb., 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS: three passages marked X in margin, by Examiner(?). Comp. 1779 (K-D 407):<br />

numerous differences; MS contains characters and scenes not printed; there are also<br />

other discrepancies.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1779<br />

469. Zemire e Azore. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Translation by Verazzi of Marmontel's<br />

Zémire et Azor.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 22, 1779, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1. Prod.<br />

Feb. 23.<br />

MS.<br />

470. The School for Scandal Scandalized. Interlude, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1779, Tate Wilkinson, York. Prod. Mar. 27.<br />

MS: in J.P. Kemble's hand.<br />

471. Monody. [Verses to the Memory of Garrick.] Richard Brinsley Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 10, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Mar. 11.<br />

MS: four lines at end deleted, and note states: These four last lines were erased in the<br />

prompter's copy and were not delivered. Comp. Verses to the Memory of Garrick, in<br />

The <strong>Plays</strong> and Poems of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, ed. Rhodes, 1928: several minor<br />

differences in phraseology; last 20 lines of printed text not in MS.<br />

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472. The Critic. Prelude. Richard Cumberland (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 20.<br />

MS: notice includes Calypso (No. 473), and concludes with a prologue (to Calypso?).<br />

473. Calypso. Masque, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 472) Mar. 15, 1779, Thomas Harris, C. G. Prod. Mar. 20.<br />

MS: prologue (?[see No. 472]). Comp. 1779 (K-D 103): slight differences.<br />

474. Enea e Lavinia. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Giovanni Gualberto Bottarelli (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1779, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1. Prod.<br />

Mar. 25.<br />

MS.<br />

475. Who's the Dupe. Farce, 2 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1779, ichard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 4.<br />

MS. Comp. 1779 (K-D 228): minor differences.<br />

476. The Contract; or, Female Captain. Farce, 2 acts. James Cobb (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1779, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 5.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

477. Illumination; or, The Glazier's Conspiracy. Prelude, 1 act. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 7, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 12.<br />

MS: endorsed, in hand of Capell(?), to be consider'd; epilogue. Comp. 1779 (3518):<br />

slight differences.<br />

478. The Double Deception; or, Lovers Perplex'd. Comedy (5 acts). Elizabeth<br />

Richardson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 23, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 28.<br />

MS: Act V lacking; A New Epilogue.<br />

479. The Cobler of Castlebury. Ballad farce, 2 acts. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 27.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wilson's benefit; cast. Comp. [1779] (K-D 52): minor variations.<br />

480. Gallic Gratitude. Comedy, 2 acts. James Solas Dodd.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 30 (previously, as The<br />

Funeral Pile, Smock Alley, Dublin, 1772).<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Jackson's benefit; prologue. Comp. 1779 (K-D 545): slight<br />

differences in Act I; more extensive differences in Act II.<br />

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481. Fatal Falsehood. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah More.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6, 1779.<br />

MS: notice includes The Chelsea Pensioner (No. 482). Comp. 1779 (Dev HC 14): slight<br />

differences.<br />

482. The Chelsea Pensioner. Comic Opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 481) n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6, 1779.<br />

MS: a number of corrections and deletions. Comp. 1st ed., 1779 (K-D 422): slight<br />

differences.<br />

483. La Governante; or, The Duenna. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Charles Francis<br />

Badini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1779, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1. Prod. May<br />

15.<br />

MS: numerous revisions; title states, translated into Italian.<br />

484. Tour in Wales. Comedy, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1779, George Colman, H2.<br />

MS.<br />

485. Summer Amusement. Comic opera, 3 acts. Miles Peter Andrews and William<br />

Augustus Miles.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, H2. Prod. July 1, 1779.<br />

MS: a number of corrections. Comp. Songs, Trios, Duetts, and Choruses, in the Comic<br />

Opera of Summer Amusement; or, An Adventure at Margate, 3d ed., 1781 (Dev 8vo<br />

72): minor differences; some songs in MS not printed.<br />

486. Albina, Countess of Raimond. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 10, 1779, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 31.<br />

MS: several pages in Act V lacking. Comp. 1779 (Dev HC 5): slight discrepancies;<br />

printed version contains scenes, in Acts III and IV, not in MS.<br />

487. A Widow and No Widow. Comedy, 3 acts. Richard Paul Jodrell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, H2. Prod. July 17, 1779.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1780 (K-D 457): minor discrepancies.<br />

488. Prologue for the Opening the Theatre at Windsor. Francis Godolphin<br />

Waldron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 22, 1779, F. G. Waldron, Windsor.<br />

MS: notice refers to license, previously granted, for No. 504.<br />

489. The Son in Law. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 14, 1779.<br />

MS. Comp. [1833?] (Dev 12mo 69): numerous differences in details.<br />

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490. The Separate Maintenance. Comedy, 4 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 20, 1779, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS.<br />

491. The Device; or, The Deaf Doctor. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 23, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 27.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. The Deaf Lover, 1780 (Dev 8vo 17), which is an alteration of The<br />

Device: Act I virtually the same; Act II completely different.<br />

See No. 510.<br />

492. The Bondman, Prologue for.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken, C.G., Oct. 13, 1779.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., As altered by Cumberland.<br />

493. Plymouth in an Uproar. Farce, 2 acts. Edward Neville.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 20.<br />

MS. Comp. 1779 (K-D 362): considerable differences, MS containing scenes and<br />

speeches in Act II not printed.<br />

494. The Critic; or, A Tragedy Rehears'd. Dramatic piece, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley<br />

Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 29, 1779, R. B. Sheridan, for self & Partners, D.L. Prod. Oct. 30.<br />

MS: several deletions; prologue, by Richard Fitzpatrick. Comp. 1781<br />

(K-D 139): Acts II and III in printed copy appear as Act II in MS; also several minor<br />

differences.<br />

495. Prologue (This night, we set to view a Guiltless Wife.) and Epilogue (When<br />

Senators attend St. Stephens call.) [to The Duke of Milan?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 9, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Nov. 10 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

496. William and Nancy [Nanny]. Musical farce, 2 acts. Richard Josceline<br />

Goodenough.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 11, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1779 (K-D 224): MS contains several songs and some speeches not<br />

printed.<br />

497. The Mirror; or, Harlequin Every Where. Pantomimic burletta, 3 pts. Charles<br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 30.<br />

MS. Comp. 2d ed., 1779 (K-D 360): many differences; MS contains two scenes not<br />

printed.<br />

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498. Zoraida. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Hodson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1780 (Dev 8vo 16): minor differences.<br />

499. The Times. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Griffith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1779, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; prologue; cast. Comp. 1780 (K-D 160): several scenes in<br />

MS not printed; great discrepancies in Act V.<br />

500. The Man of the World. Comedy, 5 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. and Charles Macklin, author. Not<br />

produced. (Licensed refused.)<br />

MS: some passages canceled (by Examiner?) and substitutions written in; included:<br />

letter to the Lord Chamberlain from Harris, stating, I have taken the Liberty of giving<br />

this opportunity to the Author of speaking for himself; letter to the Lord Chamberlain<br />

from Macklin, stating his purpose in writing the play, the objects of the satire, etc.<br />

Comp. 1793 (K-D 346): virtually identical, except for canceled passages, which are<br />

printed as they originally appeared in MS.<br />

See Nos. 311 and 558.<br />

501. Prologue for the Benefit of the Dispensary for the Infant Poor.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 5, 1779, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Dec. 22.<br />

MS.<br />

502. [Il Soldano Generoso (?).] Opera (Italian), 8 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 14, 1779, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1. Prod. Jan.<br />

1, 1780 (?).<br />

MS: called simply An Opera.<br />

503. La Contadina in Corte. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 14, 1779, Thomas Harris and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1.<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 320.<br />

504. The Dramatic Chronicle. An occasional address, to be spoken at the Opening<br />

of The Theatre-Royal on Richmond-Green. 1779. Francis Godolphin Waldron (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application (but see No. 488). [1779.]<br />

MS.<br />

505. The Experiment. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Murray.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, 1779.<br />

MS: several cancellations; one passage marked To be Expunged (by Examiner?).<br />

Comp. Norwich, 1779 (Dev 8vo 49): slight differences; corrections in MS appear in<br />

printed version.<br />

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506. A Mirror for the Ladies. Musical interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1779?]<br />

MS: endorsed March the 1st 1779 Wm. Harricks; numerous revisions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'A Mirror for the Ladies-an Interlude performed at Drury Lane for the<br />

benefit of Mr Davis 1779' L.L. (Apparently neither Mr. nor Mrs. Davis had a benefit at<br />

D.L. or C.G. in 1779.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1780<br />

507. The Shepherdess of the Alps. Comic Opera, 3 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 18.<br />

MS. Comp. 1780 (K-D 319): MS contains one scene and some stanzas of songs not<br />

printed; otherwise practically identical.<br />

508. The Widow of Delphi; or, The Descent of the Deities. Musical drama, 5 acts.<br />

Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Two applications, Jan. 20, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, H1, and Jan. 24, 1780,<br />

Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. C.G., Feb. 1.<br />

MS: prologue (Statesmen and Poets, oft one fortune find), with separate application,<br />

Jan. 28, Thomas Harris, C.G. Comp. The Songs in the Widow of Delphi, 1780 (K-D 103):<br />

virtually identical.<br />

509. Quinto Fabio. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Antonio Andrei (?), from Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 22, 1780.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and cancellations.<br />

See No. 929 (there are many differences).<br />

510. The Deaf Lover. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan., 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1780 (Dev 8vo 17): slight differences.<br />

See No. 491.<br />

511. Oh! It's Impossible. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, from Shakespeare,<br />

Comedy of Errors.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1780, <strong>John</strong> Kemble for Tate Wilkinson, York. Prod. 1780 (?).<br />

MS: some corrections.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is an alteration of the Comedy of Errors with the names of the<br />

characters all changed and the scene laid in London.<br />

512. The Wager. Farce, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 7, 1780, Joseph Younger, Manchester.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

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513. The Belle's Stratagem. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1782 (K-D 228): a number of discrepancies in dialogue.<br />

514. The Artifice. Comic opera, 2 acts. William Augustus Miles.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan For self & Partners, D.L. Prod.<br />

Apr. 14.<br />

MS: many corrections and cancellations; cast. Comp. 1780 (K-D 354): order of scenes<br />

in Act I quite different; other differences unimportant.<br />

515. The School of Eloquence. Interlude. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1780, Thomas Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 4.<br />

MS.<br />

516. A School for Ladies, Occasional Prologue for. W-H-.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, Apr. 8, 1780 (?).<br />

MS: states, Written by Mr. W. H. Spoken by Mr. Burton, for his Benefit, April 8, 1780.<br />

517. Moses and Shadrac; or, A Specimen of Jewish Education. Petit piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 13, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS. (Performed for Baddeley's benefit, by him and Burton; perhaps written by<br />

Baddeley.)<br />

518. The Loyal Volunteers; or, Taylors to Arms. Prelude, 1 act. George Downing.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Volunteers; or, Taylors to Arms) Apr.<br />

19, 1780.<br />

MS: several deletions of text; prologue, endorsed not to be inserted; cast.<br />

519. The Elders. Comedy, 2 acts. Henry Man.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 21, 1780.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. Miscellaneous Works...of the Late Henry Man, 1802 (Dev 8vo 14):<br />

unimportant differences.<br />

520. Rinaldo. Opera (English and Italian), 3 acts. Charles Francis Badini, or<br />

Giovanni de' Gamerra (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 22, 1780.<br />

Printed copy, 1780.<br />

521. The Female Orators; or, Ladies' Debating Society. Prelude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 12.<br />

MS.<br />

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522. Fire and Water. Comic opera, 2 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1780, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 8.<br />

MS. Comp. 1780 (K-D 448): a few differences in Act I; more extensive differences in<br />

Act II.<br />

523. [The Disputants (?).] Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1780, George Colman, H2.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), 1780 and The Disputants; title does not appear elsewhere<br />

in MS.<br />

524. The Manager in Distress. Prelude, 1 act. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, [1780,] George Colman, H2. Prod. May 30.<br />

MS. Comp. [1780] (K-D 316): virtually identical.<br />

525. The Miniature Picture. Comedy, 3 acts. Elizabeth, Countess of Craven (later<br />

Margravine of Anspach).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 22, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. May 24.<br />

Printed copy, 1780: a few MS revisions; MS prologue, containing numerous<br />

corrections; MS epilogue states, spoken by the Honble Mrs. Hobart at Lady Cravens<br />

(Apr. 8). Comp. 1781 (K-D 453): slight differences in prologue; otherwise virtually<br />

identical.<br />

526. The Chapter of Accidents. Comedy, 5 acts. Sophia Lee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 23, 1780, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 5.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1780 (146648): extensive differences.<br />

527. The Lecture upon Heads, New Matter for. Monologue. Frederick Pilon (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 25, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 26 (?).<br />

MS: many corrections; prologue. Comp. A Lecture on Heads, Written by George<br />

Alexander Stevens, with Additions by Mr. Pilon; As Delivered by Mr. Charles Lee<br />

Lewis,...1788 (X66850): MS agrees substantially with printed text. Also comp. 1784:<br />

the New Matter and prologue do not appear there.<br />

528. The Belles Association; or, Female Orators. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 14, 1780, Joseph Younger, Liverpool. Prod. 1780(?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Acted at Liverpool 1780'-L.L.<br />

529. The Usurers. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 14, 1780, Joseph Younger, Liverpool.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

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530. The Wedding Night. Musical farce, 1 act. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 21, 1780, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Trios, &c., in The Wedding Night, 1780 (Dev 8vo 66): MS<br />

and printed songs differ at several points.<br />

531. [The Wedding Night (?)], Epilogue in the Character of Arabella.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Spoken H2, Aug. 12, 1780?]<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), Qy to Wedding Night or Tamer Tamed Qy 1780.<br />

532. The Genius of Nonsense. Pantomime. George Colman (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 25, [1780,] George Colman, H2. Prod. Sept. 2.<br />

MS: inserted, new Song. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Trios, &c., in The Genius of Nonsense,<br />

1781 (K-D 629): corresponds closely; some parts printed not in MS.<br />

533. The Cabinet of Fancy; or, Evening Exhibition. Dramatic piece, 3 pts.<br />

[Illustrated lecture, with songs.] George Alexander Stevens.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Oct. 2, 1780.]<br />

MS: in hand of author; dated Oct. 2d. 1780. (L.L. states, Acted at the Little T.H. 1780.)<br />

534. The Close of the Poll. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 11, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Humours of an Election)<br />

Oct. 19.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. The Humours of an Election, new ed., 1780 (K-D 359): printed as<br />

one act; some other discrepancies.<br />

535. [The Exciseman.] Farce, 2 acts. Henry Knapp.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 2, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 4.<br />

MS: no title; called Comic Piece in Two Acts, and endorsed, by Capell(?), Call'd What?<br />

536. The Generous Imposter. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Lewis O'Beirne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 6, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Nov. 22.<br />

MS: prologue and Pastoral. Comp. 1781 (K-D 316): MS contains a few passages not<br />

printed; prologue differs slightly.<br />

537. The Islanders. Comic opera, 3 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 25.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Trios, &c., in The Islanders, 1780 (K-D 429): a number<br />

of discrepancies.<br />

538. L'Arcifanfano. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Carlo Goldoni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 25, 1780.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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539. Deaf Indeed. Comedy, 2 acts. Edward Topham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1780, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Dec. 4.<br />

MS: previous title, As It Should Be, erased; a few deletions in text; prologue.<br />

540. The Lord of the Manor. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Burgoyne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Dec. 27, 1780.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1781 (K-D 281): a few differences; one scene printed not in MS.<br />

See No. 1736.<br />

541. Harlequin Free Mason, Songs, Duetts, Trios, &c., in. Pantomime. Charles<br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 27, 1780, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 29.<br />

MS.<br />

542. The Casino; or, London Trip'd down to Bath. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, 1780 (?).<br />

MS: some alterations.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Casino, the or London trippd down to Bath.' An Interlude acted at Bath in<br />

1780-This appears from <strong>Larpent</strong>s account book for it does not state on the face of the<br />

MS from whence it was sent to be licensed.<br />

543. Orfeo. Opera (Italian and English), 1 act. Translated by Povoleri.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, 1780 (?).<br />

Printed copy, 1780.<br />

544. Mitridate. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Peter Crawford, H1, Prod. Jan. 23, 1781.<br />

MS.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1781<br />

545. The Siege of Sinope. Tragedy, 5 acts. Frances Brooke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 25): slight discrepancies in dialogue and in order of scenes<br />

in Act V.<br />

546. The Royal Suppliants; or, Macaria. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Delap.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1781, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Feb. 17.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 24): slight discrepancies in dialogue.<br />

547. Il Barone di Torre Forte. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, 1781, Peter Crawford for Mr. Sheridan, H1. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS.<br />

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548. The World as It Goes; or, A Party at Montpelier. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah<br />

Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. (L.L. states, the name afterwards altered to Second<br />

thoughts are best.)<br />

549. Thelyphthora; or, More Wives than One. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS: previous subtitle, Wives Provok'd, erased, and More Wives than One substituted;<br />

prologue.<br />

550. Dissipation. Comedy, 5 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Mar. 10, 1781.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 11): numerous differences; one<br />

scene in MS not printed; Act IV and end of Act V considerably different.<br />

551. Elmira. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 19, 1781, Joseph Younger, Manchester.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

552. The Conquest of St. Eustacia. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 27, 1781, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D. L. Prod. Mar. 31.<br />

MS.<br />

553. Chit Chat; or, Penance for Polygamy. Interlude, 1 act. B. Walwyn.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 19, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: notice states, for the Benefit of Mr. Lee Lewis. Comp. 1781 (K-D 629): songs<br />

printed are not in MS; no other differences.<br />

554. The Captain. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24 [1781?], Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

555. The Counterfeit Captain; or, Usurer Outwitted. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24 [1781?], Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Counterfeit Captain or the Usurer Outwitted a farce in two Acts was<br />

among <strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS. R B. Sheridans letter for the license is dated April 24 (1781) It<br />

was therefore performed at Drury Lane. [I have found no record of its performance at<br />

D.L., 1780-83.]<br />

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556. Who'd Have Thought It? Farce, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 28, 1781.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wilson's benefit.<br />

557. Seventeen Hundred & Eighty One; or, The Cartel at Philadelphia. Prelude, 4<br />

scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 28, 1781.<br />

MS: contains no songs, blank spaces being left for their insertion.<br />

558. The Man of the World. Comedy, 5 acts. Charles Macklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 10, 1781.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), This is the later of the 2 4to copies [It?] is altered according<br />

to the Licensers remarks in the other 4to-; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1793 (K-D<br />

346): extensive differences.<br />

See Nos. 311 and 500.<br />

559. Edward and Caroline; or, The Dead Alive. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as The Dead Alive) June 16.<br />

MS. Comp. The Dead Alive, [pirated,] Dublin, 1783 (K-D 288): slight differences.<br />

560. An Occasional Prologue on Opening the Theatre Royal Haymarket.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, May 30, 1781.<br />

MS.<br />

561. L'Omaggio. Festa Teatrale Giardino. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, June 5, 1781.<br />

MS.<br />

562. The Baron of Kinkvervankotsdorsprakingatchdern. Musical comedy, 3 acts.<br />

Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 6, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 9.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 6):<br />

numerous and extensive differences in order of scenes, in dialogue, and in songs; MS<br />

contains two scenes and many lines not printed.<br />

563. The Rose-Wreath; or, Chaplet of Innocence. Pastoral drama, 1 act. <strong>John</strong><br />

Palmer (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, June 16, 1781.<br />

MS: numerous revisions; cast (Perform'd by Children); signature of J. Palmer at end.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'The Rose Wreath or Chaplet of Innocence a farce in one Act from<br />

Bath-1781.' LL-The piece in <strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS. is signed 'J. Palmer' and he was no doubt<br />

the author of it. The characters are all filled up as acted at Bath, including Mast<br />

Siddons who acted Henry-It is all in Palmers writing.<br />

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564. The Silver Tankard; or, The Point at Portsmouth. Musical entertainment, 2<br />

acts. Elizabeth, Countess of Craven (later Margravine of Anspach).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 18.<br />

MS: 1 page lacking; prologue.<br />

565. The Beggar's Opera [alterations]. Prelude. George Colman, or George Keate<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1781, G. Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 8.<br />

MS: headed Preludio To the Beggars Opera Haymarket 1781.<br />

566. Ripe Fruit; or, The Marriage Act. Interlude, 1 act. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

567. Kensington Gardens; or, The Walking Jockey. Piece, 1 act. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS: partial cast.<br />

568. The Agreeable Surprize. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 23, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. Sept. 3.<br />

MS. Comp. Dublin, 1786 (Dev 12mo 67): slight differences, chiefly in songs.<br />

569. The Hodge Podge; or, A Receipt for a Benefit. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 25, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is a scene between Palmer, Hitchcock the Prompter, Grubstreet, an<br />

Author, and Miss Harper. It was for Palmer's benefit.<br />

570. Damnation; or, The Playhouse Hissing Hot. Dramatic piece, 1 act. Charles<br />

Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 27, 1781, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 29.<br />

MS: prologue; cast.<br />

571. Duplicity. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 13.<br />

MS: two prologues. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 11): numerous differences; MS contains<br />

many lines and several scenes not printed; second prologue in MS not printed.<br />

See No. 1129.<br />

572. The Beggar's Opera, Prelude to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Beggar's Opera, now first<br />

performed under the title of The Lady's Opera. With a new introduction) Oct. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

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573. Jupiter and Alcmena. Comic opera, 3 acts. Charles Dibdin, from <strong>John</strong> Dryden,<br />

Amphitryon.<br />

Note<br />

Microprint 2<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 25, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 27.<br />

MS.<br />

574. The Divorce. Comedy, 2 acts. Isaac Jackman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 2, 1781, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Nov. 10.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1781 (K-D 266): a number of differences,<br />

mostly lines in MS not printed.<br />

575. The Count of Narbonne. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Jephson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 17.<br />

MS: prologue and two epilogues, one with separate notice to Examiner, Nov. 20,<br />

Thomas Harris, C.G. Comp. 1781 (Dev HC 9): slight differences; both epilogues, one by<br />

Edmnd Malone and one by R. J. Goodenough, are printed.<br />

Note<br />

01<br />

576. The Circassian. Tragedy, 5 acts. Samuel Jackson Pratt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1781, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. (as The Fair<br />

Circassian) Nov. 27.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. The Fair Circassian, 2d ed., 1781 (K-D 15): a few<br />

differences.<br />

577. The Banditti; or, Love in a Labyrinth. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1781, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 28.<br />

MS: cast. (Bound with it: Songs, Choruses, &c., in The Choice of Harlequin [No. 580].)<br />

Comp. Songs, Duetts, Trios, Chorusses, &c., &c., in...The Banditti, 1781 (K-D 429):<br />

slight differences.<br />

See No. 605.<br />

578. I Viaggiatori Felici. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Filippo Livigni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 11, 1781.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1370.<br />

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579. Ignatius. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1781, Tate Wilkinson, Hull.<br />

MS: several extensive deletions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Ignatius, a Tragedy-Acted at York. Manager Tate Wilkinson. 1781.' L.L.<br />

Ignatius, a Tragedy in five Acts was sent by Tate Wilkinson to the licencer that it might<br />

be performed at the T. R. Hull 'as it was altered' and the MS having many erasures.<br />

The Managers letter is dated Hull Dec. 20th. 1781.<br />

580. The Choice of Harlequin, Songs, Choruses, &c., in. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 22, 1781, Thomas Harri, C.G. Prod. (as The Choice of Harlequin; or,<br />

The Indian Chief) Dec. 26.<br />

MS. (Bound with The Banditti [No. 577]; not listed in B.C.) Comp. 1782 (K-D 365):<br />

slight discrepancies.<br />

581. Giunio Bruto. [Junius Brutus.] Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 3, 1781 [1782?], William Taylor, H1. Prod. Jan. 12, 1782.<br />

MS: numerous deletions and revisions.<br />

582. Variety. Comedy (5 acts). Richard Griffith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 5, 1782, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: Acts IV and V lacking; prologue, endorsed By Tickell to Griffiths Play 1782. Comp.<br />

1782 (K-D 160): numerous slight differences, particularly in Act III.<br />

583. The Dramatic Puffers. Prelude. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 584) Feb. 7, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: includes prologue to Which Is the Man? Comp. 1782 (K-D 447): substantially<br />

identical. (Not listed in B.C.)<br />

584. Which Is the Man? Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 7, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: notice includes a Prelude [Bate's The Dramatic Puffers (No. 583)] and Prologue.<br />

Comp. 2d ed., 1783 (Dev HC 28): a few differences; prelude not printed with this play.<br />

585. Vertumnus and Pomona. Dramatic pastoral, 2 acts. Matthew Pelide.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: Comp. Songs, Duets, &c., in Vertumnus and Pomona, 1782 (Dev 8vo 66): slight<br />

differences.<br />

586. The Wishes. Dramatic satire, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (in 3 acts) Oct. 3.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, with separate notice, endorsed This Piece was licens'd last<br />

Season, but it is forgot whether or not the Prologue and Epilogue were sent with it.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is not a revival of the former piece [i.e., Richard Bentley's The Wishes<br />

(No. 199)].<br />

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587. The Positive Man. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 16.<br />

MS: inserted, Song by a Sailor and three other songs. Comp. The Dramatic Works of<br />

<strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): marked differences.<br />

588. L'Eroe Cinese. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1782, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Mar. 16.<br />

MS: numerous deletions; cast.<br />

589. Prologue by the Ghost of Whittington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Apr. 10.<br />

MS: notice states, for Quick's benefit.<br />

590. The Walloons. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 8, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: included, an Alteration in 2d. Act and New Fifth Act; prologue and epilogue. Comp.<br />

The Posthumous Dramatick Works of the Late Richard Cumberland, 1813 (121215):<br />

epilogue in MS not printed; New Fifth Act printed; numerous other differences.<br />

591. Retaliation. Farce, 2 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 7.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 2d ed., 1782 (K-D 362): printed version contains many speeches<br />

not in MS.<br />

592. The Fair American. Comedy, 3 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 14, 1782, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Prod. May 18.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1785 (K-D 404): several songs and speeches printed not in MS.<br />

593. Ifigenia [in Aulide (?)]. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Antonio Andrei (?), from V. A.<br />

Cigna.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 23, 1782, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 25.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 812.<br />

594. The Blind Man; or, The Manoeuvre. [None So Blind as Those Who Won't See<br />

(?).] Ballad farce, 2 acts. [Charles Dibdin?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 14, 1782, George Colman, H2. [Prod. (as None So Blind as Those Who<br />

Won't See) July 2?]<br />

MS.<br />

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595. Fatal Curiosity, Prologue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 22, [1782,] George Colman, H2. Spoken June 29 (?).<br />

MS. (Spoken by Palmer.)<br />

596. The East Indian. Comedy, 5 acts. Frances (Burney) D'Arblay (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 2, 1782, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 16.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

597. The Candidate. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Dent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1782, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 5.<br />

MS: previous title, The Gudgeon, erased; prologue; cast. Comp. 1782 (K-D 445): slight<br />

differences in dialogue, and a number of differences in order of scenes, etc.<br />

598. The Female Dramatist. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 3, 1782, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was in fact by George Colman the Younger and at his death in 1836 he<br />

left two copies of it behind him in his own hand-writing. They are now in the<br />

possession of the Duke of Devonshire.<br />

599. The Belles' Stratagem; or, The Female Fortune-Hunters. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Francis Godolphin Waldron, from Imitation; or, The Female Fortune Hunters.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 12, 1782, F. G. Waldron, Richmond. Prod. 1782 (?); and (as Imitation)<br />

D.L., May 12, 1783.<br />

MS: many revisions; prologue. Comp. Heigho for a Husband [also an alteration of<br />

Imitation], 1794 (K-D 253): many differences; printed play in four acts; prologue<br />

differs.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Prologue was written by Waldron.<br />

See No. 1002.<br />

600. Harlequin Teague; or, The Giant's Causeway. Dialogue, Songs, Duetts, &c.<br />

Pantomime. George Colman (?) and <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 15, 1782, G. Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 17.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Airs, &c., 2d ed., 1782 (K-D 627): a few discrepancies.<br />

601. Monopoly. Prelude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 10, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 23.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It seems to have been played on the opening of the theatre for the<br />

Season, after it had undergone alterations.<br />

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602. A Dramatic Oglio. Prelude (monologue).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 13, 1782, Thomas King, D.L. Spoken Sept. 19 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: This is a soliloquy with parodies & Songs spoken by Tom King on his<br />

undertaking the Management of Drury Lane Theatre in 1782.<br />

603. The Fatal Interview. Tragedy, 5 acts. Thomas Hull.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 12, 1782, Thomas King, D.L. Prod. Nov. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

604. Too Civil by Half. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Dent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1782, Thomas King, D.L. Prod. Nov. 7.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1783 (K-D 257): a few differences.<br />

605. The Castle of Andalusia. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 28, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1794 (133039): numerous and extensive discrepancies. See No.577.<br />

606. Il Convito. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Nov. 2, 1782.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

607. The Best Bidder. Farce, 2 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1782, Thomas King, D.L. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

608. Lord Mayor's Day; or, A Flight from Lapland. Pantomime, 2 pts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 25, 1782.<br />

MS: notice describes piece as Medley Entertainment of Dialogue, Song, and<br />

Pantomime; numerous corrections.<br />

609. Address to the Public. (Oft have I come Ambassadress in State.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Nov. 29.<br />

MS. (Spoken by Mrs. Abington on her first appearance at C.G.)<br />

610. Philodamus. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Bentley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 14, 1782.<br />

Printed copy, 1767: cuts marked to reduce the play to four acts; MS prologue and<br />

epilogue.<br />

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611. Il Trionfo della Costanza. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 19, 1782.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

612. Rosina. Musical piece, 2 acts. Frances Brooke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 27, 1782, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 31.<br />

MS. Comp. 1783 (Dev 8vo 72): Act II differs considerably.<br />

613. The School for Vanity. Comedy, 5 acts. Samuel Jackson Pratt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 15, 1783, Thomas King, D.L. Prod. Jan. 29.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. Miscellanies, by Mr. Pratt, 1785 (Harvard<br />

Library copy): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1783<br />

614. The Capricious Lady. Comedy, 5 acts. William Cooke, from Beaumont and<br />

Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 17, 1783.<br />

MS: prologue, epilogue, and Glee, intended to be Sung in the 2d. Act. Comp. 1783<br />

(Dev HC 9): dialogue more compressed in MS than in printed version.<br />

615. The Mysterious Husband. Play, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 28, 1783.<br />

MS: a number of passages marked for omission, by Examiner(?); prologue and<br />

epilogue; cast. Comp. 1783 (K-D 103): slight differences; canceled passages in MS<br />

generally printed.<br />

616. The Servant Mistress. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, from G. A.<br />

Federico, La Serva Padrona.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Maid's the Mistress) Feb. 14, 1783.<br />

MS: a number of corrections. Comp. 1770 (K-D 12): dialogue quite different, and songs<br />

only slightly similar.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. [in connection with the 1770 version there listed]: It was licenced again in<br />

1783 or a new piece under the same title, as appears by the following from <strong>Larpent</strong>s<br />

MSS-The Servant Mistress, a Musical Farce in 2 Acts acted at Covent Garden in 1783.<br />

617. A Bold Stroke for a Husband. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 25, 1783.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 2d ed., 1784 (K-D 358): slight differences.<br />

618. The Adventures of a Night. Farce, 2 acts. William Hodson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1783, Thomas King, D.L. Prod. Mar. 24.<br />

MS: prologue; partial cast. Comp. 1783 (K-D 354): a few differences in Act I, more<br />

extensive differences in Act II.<br />

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619. I Vecchi Burlati. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 27, 1783.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

620. The Shamrock; or, Anniversary of St. Patrick. Pastoral romance, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 7, 1783 (previously, Crow Street,<br />

Dublin, Apr. 15, 1777).<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 636.<br />

621. Tristram Shandy. Farce, 2 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 26, 1783.<br />

MS: notice states, for Aickin's benefit; cast. Comp. 1783 (K-D 206): great differences in<br />

order of scenes, dialogue, and songs.<br />

622. Creusa in Delfo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Marco Coltellini (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 29, 1783.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

623. Coalition. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 19, 1783.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wild's benefit.<br />

624. Prologue. (Of real Novelty we're told, there's none.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 28, 1783, George Colman, H2. Spoken June 6 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On Opening the H. M. Theatre May 1783.<br />

625. L'Avaro. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, June 14, 1783.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

626. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed. Comedy, 3 acts. Denis O'Bryen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 27, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 5.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

627. The Young Quaker. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 19, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 26.<br />

MS: a few passages marked for omission, by Examiner(?); prologue and epilogue; cast.<br />

Comp. [Dublin,] 1788 (K-D 288): differs greatly in content, order of scenes, and<br />

phraseology.<br />

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628. The Birth Day; or, The Prince of Arragon. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 31, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 12.<br />

MS: prologue; cast. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094):<br />

numerous slight differences.<br />

629. The Receipt Tax. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Dent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 5, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 13.<br />

MS: notices states, for Wilson's benefit; prologue. Comp. 1783 (K-D 362): slight<br />

differences.<br />

630. The Lawyer; or, A Suit for the Season. Comedy, 3 acts. _____ Williamson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 12, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 19.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Bulkley's benefit; prologue and epilogue.<br />

631. Two to One. Musical comedy, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 14, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 19, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. Songs, Duets, Trios, &c., in the New Comedy of Two to One, 1784<br />

(K-D 627): numerous discrepancies; dialogue not printed.<br />

632. One Rake in a Thousand! Comedy, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bristol, Aug. 16, 1783.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It appears by Larpens Book of accounts to have been sent from Bath in<br />

1783 & he licensed it on June 4th. 1783.<br />

633. Seeing Is Believing: A Dramatic Proverb. Farce, 1 act. Richard Paul Jodrell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1786 (K-D 265): practically identical.<br />

634. Gretna Green. Musical farce, 2 acts. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 23, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS: cover gives title, New Gretna Green (piece is so listed in B.C.); prologue; cast.<br />

Comp. Songs, Airs, &c. in the Musical Farce called Gretna Green, 1783 (K-D 203): MS<br />

contains several songs not printed; a few other discrepancies; dialogue not printed.<br />

635. The Green Room. Prelude. _____ Finney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 25, 1783, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 27.<br />

MS: notice states, for Bannister's benefit.<br />

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636. The Poor Soldier. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 4, 1783.<br />

MS. Comp. [1828] (Cumberland's British Theatre): a few differences; songs do not<br />

correspond exactly.<br />

See No. 620.<br />

637. The Magic Picture, Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Nov. 8, 1783 (?).<br />

MS: headed Prologue to the Revived Play of The Magic Picture; notice states, intended<br />

to be spoken as Massinger's Ghost.<br />

638. The Metamorphosis. Comic opera, 3 acts. William Jackson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1783, Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duets, &c., in The Metamorphosis, 1783 (Dev 8vo 62): a number of<br />

discrepancies; dialogue not printed.<br />

639. Lucio Silla. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1783, Peter Crawford and Giovanni Gallini, H1. Prod. Nov. 29 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

640. New Ways to Catch Hearts. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as More Ways Than One) Dec. 6, 1783.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. More Ways Than One, 2d ed., 1784 (K-D 361):<br />

numerous lines in printed version not in MS.<br />

641. L'Albergatrice Vivaci. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1783, Giovanni Gallini and Peter Crawford, H1. Prod. Dec. 16.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

642. Friar Bacon; or, Harlequin Gulliver. Dialogue and songs. Pantomime, 2 pts.<br />

<strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 23, 1783.<br />

MS.<br />

643. Li Rivali Delusi. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1784, Peter Crawford, H1. Prod. Jan. 6.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

644. Il Trionfo d'Arianna. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. C. G. Lanfranchi-Rossi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Giovanni Gallini and Peter Crawford, H1. Prod. Jan. 17, 1784.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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645. The Reparation. Comedy, 5 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1784, Joseph Younger, D.L. Prod. Feb. 14.<br />

MS: some erasures; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1784 (K-D 319): a few passages<br />

and lines in MS not printed.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1784<br />

646. The Double Disguise. Comic opera, 2 acts. Mrs. James (Harriet Horncastle)<br />

Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 6, 1784, Joseph Younger, D.L. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS. Comp. 1784 (K-D 32): a few slight differences.<br />

647. The Shipwreck; or, Fatal Curiosity. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry Mackenzie, from<br />

George Lillo.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 10, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

648. Alina; o sia, La Regina di Golgonda. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1784, Peter Crawford, H1. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS.<br />

649. The Interview. Comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1784, Joseph Younger, D.L. Prod. 1784 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...it was doubtless acted at Drury Lane soon afterwards [after Mar. 26,<br />

1784]-In his account book <strong>Larpent</strong> entered the payment for the licence on the 27th<br />

March 1784.<br />

650. The Quacks; or, The Credulous Man. Comedy, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 12, 1784, Joseph Younger, D.L. Prod. Apr. 19.<br />

MS: prologue. (Ascribed to Jesse Foot.-Nicoll.)<br />

651. The Fair Refugee; or, The Rival Jews. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Apr. 12, 1784?] Prod. H2, 1784 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: In <strong>Larpent</strong>s MS it is said that the Comedy was written in 1780-It was<br />

licenced by <strong>Larpent</strong>s Acct. books on 12 April 1784-It is probable therefore that it was<br />

played in the summer of that year.<br />

652. Address by Mr. Quick Riding on an Elelphant.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Apr. 13, 1784.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), Quicks Benefit.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

653. Hallow Fair; or, The School for Lasses. Interlude, 1 act. [William Woods?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Apr. 17, 1784.<br />

MS: described as A Local, Comical, Farcical, Musical Interlude; endorsed, at end,<br />

Edina: W:W: 1784. March. (Performed for the benefit of Woods.)<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Hallow Fair or the School for Lasses an Interlude represented at<br />

Edinburgh. Managers letter signed Jackson'-n. d in L. L.<br />

654. Robin Hood; or, Sherwood Forest. Comic opera, 3 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 17, 1784.<br />

MS. Comp. 1784 (K-D 319): only slight resemblance between MS and printed version.<br />

655. An Address to Be Spoken by Mrs. Wells on Her Benefit Night.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1784, Joseph Younger, D.L. Spoken Apr. 30.<br />

MS.<br />

656. Bribery on Both Sides. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 4, 1784.<br />

MS.<br />

657. Too Loving by Half. Interlude, 2 acts. Horatio Robinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 10, 1784.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Martyr's benefit; cast; Airs Duetts &c included separately.<br />

658. An Address Written for Mrs. [Stephen] Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken May 18, 1784.<br />

MS.<br />

659. The Election of the Managers. Prelude, 2 acts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 2.<br />

MS: title-page states, For the opening of the Theatre Royal Haymarket 1784; some<br />

corrections, by author(?), and passages marked for omission, by Examiner(?).<br />

See No. 663, of which this is apparently a copy, with some corrections made.<br />

660. Hunt the Slipper. Farce, 2 acts. Henry Knapp.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 20, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 21.<br />

MS: title on title-page, The Equivocal Lover.<br />

661. A Mogul Tale. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1784, George Colman; H2. Prod. July 6.<br />

MS. Comp. 1796 (Dev 12mo 35): numerous and important differences.<br />

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662. Peeping Tom of Coventry. Musical piece, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. Sept. 6.<br />

MS. Comp. [Dublin], 1784 (K-D 288): conspicuous differences throughout.<br />

663. The Election of the Managers. Prelude, 2 pts. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, June 2, 1784.<br />

MS: title-page states, for the opening of the Theatre Royal Haymarket. 1784;<br />

corrections; some marks, by Examiner(?); prologue and songs.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>s copy has the author's corrections and omissions-It was<br />

objected to on account chiefly of personal allusions to the instrumentality of the<br />

Duchess of Devonshire in the Westr. Elect: of 1784.<br />

See No. 659.<br />

664. The Manager an Actor in Spite of Himself. Interlude. Charles Bonnor, from<br />

Jean du Castre d'Auvigny (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 14, 1784.<br />

MS: endorsed Translation of La Fête de Compagne or L'Intendant Comédien malgre lui<br />

Comedie Episodique Par M. Dauvigny. First perform'd in Paris, in the Year 1784.<br />

665. Lord Russell. Tragedy, 3 acts. William Hayley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 24, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 18.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. <strong>Plays</strong> of Three Acts, Written for a Private Theatre,<br />

1784 (K-D 327): slight differences; prologue and epilogue not printed.<br />

666. The Noble Peasant. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 17, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1784 (K-D 408): numerous differences.<br />

667. A Peep into Elysium; or, Foote, Shuter, and Weston in the Shades. Interlude,<br />

1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 7, 1784, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 10.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wilson's benefit; cast.<br />

668. The Two Connoisseurs. Comedy, 3 acts. William Hayley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., George Colman, H2. Prod. Sept. 2, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. <strong>Plays</strong> of Three Acts, 1784 (K-D 327): numerous<br />

unimportant differences; prologue and epilogue not printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Prologue apologises for the rhime-The Epilogue written by Captain<br />

Topham was spoken by Miss Farren.<br />

669. An Address to Be Spoken by Mr. Lacy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 13, 1784, unsigned, H2 (?). Spoken Sept. 13.<br />

MS. (Spoken by Lacy on his first appearance at H2, as Hamlet?)<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

670. The Deception. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Vaughan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Oct. 28, 1784.<br />

MS: some erasures; prologue and two epilogues, one with separate application for<br />

license.<br />

671. Aerostation; or, The Templar's Stratagem. Farce, 2 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 29, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue, with separate notice to Examiner; previous title, All the World in the<br />

Clouds, erased. Comp. 1784 (K-D 354): slight differences.<br />

672. The Spanish Rivals. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. M. Lonsdale.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Nov. 4, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue, with separate application, n.d. Comp. 1784 (K-D 636): a few differences.<br />

673. Fontainbleau; or, Our Way in France. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 11, 1784, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. Dublin, 1785 (K-D 288): only very slight resemblance, except that songs<br />

correspond in general.<br />

Note<br />

Microprint 2<br />

674. The Carmelite. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Dec. 2, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1784 (K-D 591): a few differences, especially in Act<br />

II.<br />

675. The Marriage of Figaro. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft, from<br />

Beaumarchais.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Follies of a Day) Dec. 14, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro, 1785 (88503):<br />

slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Holcroft told me that he took down the dialogue &c in the first instance<br />

in the theatre at Paris, then wrote it out & sent the piece to England.<br />

See No. 2077.<br />

676. The Natural Son. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley. Prod. Dec. 22, 1784.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1785 (K-D 103): a few differences. See No. 1026,<br />

an abridgment of this play.<br />

677. Il Curioso Indiscreto. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, 1784 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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678. Darius. Tragedy, 5 acts. Thomas Stratford (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., 1784 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Darius a Tragedy-Acted at Drury Lane-The Managers letter signed<br />

Thomas Linley 1784. L.L. This is no doubt Dr. Stratfords Tragedy... but the MS, among<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>'s <strong>Plays</strong>, gives no further information. (See B.D., II, 153.)<br />

679. An Elopement; or, The Liverpool Welcome. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., unsigned, for Liverpool.<br />

MS: dated 1784; prologue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...acted at Liverpool in 1784 [L.L.].<br />

680. Le Gelosie Villane. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, 1784 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

681. Le Gemèlle. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Girolamo Tonioli (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1784?]<br />

MS: dated 1784; cast.<br />

682. Isipile. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1784?]<br />

MS. (Dated in L.L., H1, 1784.)<br />

683. Lingo's Wedding. Ballad farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1784?]<br />

MS: epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Lingo's Wedding-a ballad farce from Edinburgh in 1784-' L.L.<br />

684. Runnamede. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Logan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, 1784 (?).<br />

MS: dated 1784; prologue. Comp. Edinburgh, 1784 (K-D 363): numerous differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>'s List says that it was acted at Edinburgh in 1784.-It was among<br />

his MSS. as having been licenced.<br />

685. The Talisman. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [H2, 1784?]<br />

MS: some corrections; prologue.<br />

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686. The Blacksmith of Antwerp. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, 1785, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 7.<br />

MS: inserted, 2 songs, one with separate application, Sept. 21, 1816, J.[?] Stokes, D.L.;<br />

prologue. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (K-D 322): virtually<br />

identical; songs inserted in MS not printed.<br />

See No. 1936.<br />

687. The Maid of Honor. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, from Philip<br />

Massinger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Jan. 27, 1785.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

688. Liberty Hall. Musical piece, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Feb. 8, 1785.<br />

MS: cast given, but erased. Comp. 1785 (K-D 451): unimportant differences.<br />

689. Philander and Rose; or, The Bridal Day. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth (Satchell)<br />

Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1785, William Powell, Manchester. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

MS. Comp. The Songs, in the Pastoral, called Philander and Rose, Manchester, [1785]<br />

(K-D 237): a few differences; dialogue not printed.<br />

690. Tea's the Twaddle. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1785, Elizabeth Lloyd, [H2?].<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Tea's the Twaddle', a prelude in one Act performed at the Haymarket in<br />

1785 for the benefit of Elizabeth Lloyd. It is written in imitation of Garricks 'Farmers<br />

Return', and like it is in rhime.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1785<br />

691. The Arab. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 8, 1785.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. Alcanor, in The Posthumous Dramatick Works of the Late Richard<br />

Cumberland, 1813 (121215): only slight resemblance in plot between the two plays.<br />

692. St. Giles's Scrutiny. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31 [1785?], unsigned, D.L. Prod. Apr. 11 (?), 1785.<br />

MS. (Performed for Baddeley's benefit.)<br />

693. The Israelites; or, The Pamper'd Nabob. Farce, 2 acts. Tobias Smollett (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 1, 1785.<br />

MS: notice states, for Aickin's benefit.<br />

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694. Fashionable Levities. Comedy, 5 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 2, 1785.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1785 (K-D 448): numerous detailed differences; MS<br />

contains several scenes not printed.<br />

695. The Author on the Wheel; or, A Piece Cut in the Green Room. Entertainment,<br />

1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [Apr. 9, 1785?], Thomas Linley, D.L.<br />

MS: slight revisions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Author on the Wheel, a piece cut in the Greenroom was probably<br />

played in 1785 as <strong>Larpent</strong> licensed it on 9th April in that year as appears by his<br />

account book-It was only one act. It was sent from the Manager of Drury Lane, Lindly.<br />

696. The Nunnery. Musical farce, 2 acts. William Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 12, 1785.<br />

MS: several passages canceled. Comp. The Words of the Songs... in The Nunnery,<br />

1785 (K-D 627): slight differences; dialogue not printed.<br />

697. The Fool. Farce, 2 acts. Edward Topham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Apr. 15, 1785.<br />

MS: included, an Epilogue-Prologue; prologue and additional scene, with separate<br />

application (n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G.), for performance with alterations, C.G., Dec. 14,<br />

1785. Comp. 1786 (K-D 365): slight differences; the C.G. alterations and additional<br />

scene of MS are in printed version, but Epilogue-Prologue is not printed.<br />

698. The Humourist; or, Who's Who. Farce, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Apr. 27, 1785.<br />

MS: prologue; stage directions.<br />

699. A Beggar on Horseback. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1785, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 16.<br />

MS. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): slight differences.<br />

700. I'll Tell You What. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1785, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 4.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1786 (K-D 181): a few differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is very doubtful whether Colman gave the name to it [as B.D. reports<br />

on hearsay], because in his letter to the Licenser prefixed to <strong>Larpent</strong>s MS. he inserted<br />

no name, and it was added with a caret in the hand writing of Mrs. Inchbald.<br />

701. The Lawyer's Panic; or, Westminster Hall in an Uproar. Prelude. <strong>John</strong> Dent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Richard Wilson, C.G. Prod. May 7, 1785.<br />

MS: notice states, for Wilson's benefit; cast. Comp. 1785 (K-D 359): printed version<br />

contains a short scene not in MS; other differences slight.<br />

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702. Robin Bullcalf's Readings; or, His Journey to London. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application [May 9, 1785], Thomas Linley, D.L.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Robin Bullcalf's Readings, or his Journey to London, an Interlude<br />

performed at Drury Lane 1785. obviously performed for some benefit, altho' Lindleys<br />

(the Managers) letter does not state for whose benefit.<br />

703. The Campaign; or, Love in the East Indies. Comic opera, 3 acts. Robert<br />

Jehpson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 12, 1785 (previously, Smock Alley,<br />

Dublin, Jan., 1784).<br />

MS: title-page endorsed a Comic Opera written by Robert Jephson Esqre the poetry by<br />

Sr Nathaniel Barry; numerous passages marked for deletion, by Examiner(?).<br />

704. Turk and No Turk. Musical comedy, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 18, 1785, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 9.<br />

MS: some corrections and deletions; prologue and epilogue. Comp. Songs, Duetts,<br />

Trios, &c., in Turk and No Turk, 1785 (K-D 627): some differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

705. William and Susan; or, The Sailors Sheet Anchor. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 20, 1785, James Wrighten, H2. Prod. Aug. 26.<br />

MS: notice states, for Bannister's benefit; cast.<br />

706. Here and There and Every Where, Dialogue in. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 26, 1785, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS.<br />

707. The Roman Father, Prologue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed C.G., 1785. Spoken Oct. 17.<br />

MS. (To introduce Miss Brunton in the character of Honoria.)<br />

708. Appearance Is Against Them. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 22, 1785.<br />

MS: title on first page, The Shawl; prologue. Comp. 1785 (K-D 354): a few differences.<br />

709. The Choleric Fathers. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 10, 1785.<br />

MS. Comp. 1785 (K-D 357): a few differences.<br />

710. The Strangers at Home. Opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1785, Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Dec. 8.<br />

M.S. Comp. 1786 (K-D 263): a number of differences, mostly in the songs.<br />

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711. Werter. Tragedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, [ sic], 1785, <strong>John</strong> Palmer, Bath. Prod. Nov. 25, 1785.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; title-page dated July 29, 1785; prologue and epilogue.<br />

Comp. Dublin, 1786 (K-D 40): numerous differences, especially in last act. Also comp.<br />

1796 (K-D 457): in three acts, made by omission and recombination of material.<br />

712. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1785, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Dec. 10.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), For Miss Powell.<br />

713. Omai, Songs, &c., in. Pantomime, 2 pts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 20, 1785.<br />

MS: Comp. new ed., 1785 (K-D 316): some discrepancies; pantomime directions and<br />

notes printed are not in MS.<br />

714. La Finta Principessa. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Filippo Livigni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1785?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong> (?), 1785.<br />

715. The Hurly Burly; or, The Fairy of the Well. Pantomime, 18 scenes. James Cobb<br />

and Thomas King.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [1785], Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Jan. 2, 1786 (?).<br />

MS: one correction and one speech deleted; note, dated Dec. 24, 1785: Mr King's best<br />

respects wait on Mr <strong>Larpent</strong>-hopes the alteration made in the enclosed Copy will do<br />

away whatever may have been thought exceptionable. Comp. copy (no date, no<br />

title-page), apparently printed for distribution in the theater (K-D 630): only first few<br />

pages of MS, a few songs, and concluding speeches are printed, such parts of it as<br />

have an immediate relation to the plot; no differences in part printed.<br />

716. The Inquiry; or, Cause of the Present High Price of Provisions. Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1785?]<br />

MS: some corrections.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Inquiry...is in my hands-It is a ridicule of the Corporation of London<br />

during a time of Scarcity and the date of 1785 is mentioned in it. It is a MS. and<br />

perhaps never was acted, although my copy is in the hand writing of the copyist of the<br />

theatre. It has no author's name.<br />

717. The Man Like Himself; or, Stratford Wake. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William Powell, Manchester, Prod. 1785 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...an Interlude acted at Manchester-Manager Mr Powell in 1785 [L.L.].<br />

718. Il Pittòr Parigino. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1785].<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), 1785.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

719. The Swindler. Comedy, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application.<br />

Printed copy, 1785.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It may be doubted whether it was not acted. It was certainly sent to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> in order to be licensed, but it does not appear from which Theatre. [The mere<br />

presence of an unannotated printed copy, without manager's letter, among <strong>Larpent</strong>'s<br />

MSS is not indication that the piece was acted or even sent for license.]<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1786<br />

720. Il Marchese Tulipano. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1786, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Jan. 21 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

721. Didone. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 10, 1786, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Feb. 11 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

722. Love in a Camp; or, Patrick in Prussia. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 17, 1786.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): numerous<br />

differences; printed text somewhat longer than MS.<br />

723. The Projects. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Feb. 18, 1786.<br />

MS.<br />

724. Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken, C.G., Feb. 25, 1786.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On the Death of Henderson 1785.<br />

725. La Scuola de' Gelosi. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 4, 1786, I.A. Gallini, H1.<br />

MS: notice states, to be performed on Tuesday next; cast.<br />

726. The Captives. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Delap.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., I Ford, for Thos. Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 9, 1786. MS: prologue and<br />

epilogue. Comp. 1786 (K-D 282): only a few differences, except that last act is longer<br />

in printed version.<br />

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727. The Fair Peruvian. Comic opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Peruvian) Mar. 18, 1786.<br />

MS: title, Corally or the Fair Peruvian, given at head of Act I. Comp. The Peruvian, 3d<br />

ed., 1786 (K-D 316): a number of differences, especially in the songs; one long<br />

passage in MS not printed.<br />

728. Giulio Sabino. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. P. Giovannini (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1786, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Mar. 30 (?).<br />

MS: title-page endorsed for the benfit of Signora Ferranese Nelbere [?].<br />

See No. 800 (there are numerous differences).<br />

729. The April Fool; or, Folies of a Night. Farce, 2 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 1, 1786.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

730. The Bird in a Cage, Epilogue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Apr. 24, 1786 (?), at Quick's benefit.<br />

MS.<br />

731. Virginia. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 2, 1786, I. Gallini, H1<br />

MS: notice states, to be performed on Thursday next; cast.<br />

732. The Bristol Sailor; or, The Whimsical Ladies. Musical entertainment, 2 acts.<br />

<strong>John</strong> Bernard.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, May 9, 1786.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and additions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'The Bristol Sailor or the Whimsical Ladies, a Musical Entertainment in 2<br />

Acts performed at Bath. Manager Mr Palmer. 1786.' L.L. On the title page of the MS<br />

has been written 'By J. Bannister' but carefully erased so as to leave only the initials<br />

very legible.<br />

Note<br />

The name of the author, erased by closely placed diagonal strokes in two directions,<br />

read under the compound binocular microscope with the aid of a lamp and a dichloric<br />

filter, appears to be Bernard, and is certainly not Bannister; and Genest (VI, 420)<br />

states that Bernard is the author of the piece. Bernard was this year a member of<br />

Palmer's Bath company, and Bannister was playing at D.L.<br />

733. L'Inglese in Italia. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Charles Francis Badini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 17, 1786, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. May 18 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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734. Armida. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 25, 1786.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1351 (these are numerous differences).<br />

735. Prologue, for the Opening of the Theatre Royal, Haymarket.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 5, 1786, George Colman, H2. Spoken June 19 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

736. The Neuter. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 5, 1786, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as The Widow's Vow) June 20.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. The Widow's Vow, 1786 (K-D 364): numerous but slight<br />

differences.<br />

737. The Frolick. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 7, 1786, <strong>John</strong> (?) Palmer, Bath.<br />

MS: in notice, previous title, Oxford Scholar, deleted, and Frolick substituted.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'The Frolick, a farce in two acts acted at Bath. Managers Letter signed<br />

Palmer June 7th 1786.' LL The MS contains no more, excepting that the piece was<br />

originally called the Oxford Scholar-Qy if it is anything like 'the Runaway' q.v.<br />

738. The Disbanded Officer; or, The Baroness of Bruchsal. Comedy, 5 acts. James<br />

<strong>John</strong>stone.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1786, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 24.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1786 (K-D 95): a few differences.<br />

739. The Married Man; or, The Closet Cordial. Comedy, 4 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 4, 1786, <strong>John</strong> Ledger, Bath.<br />

MS: numerous erasures and corrections; earlier subtitle, The Delicate Objection,<br />

erased; prologue and epilogue; partial cast.<br />

740. Occasional Address. (In this bright Court is merit fairly tried.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1786, George Colman, H2.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On some female appearing for the first time as Macheath.<br />

741. The Walking Statue; or, The Devil in the Wine Cellar. Farce, 1 act. From<br />

Aaron Hill.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Devil in the Wine Cellar) H2, July 25, 1786.<br />

Printed copy: MS insertions and corrections.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Walking Statue is in <strong>Larpent</strong>s List as licensed for the Haymarket in<br />

1786-It was a revival with alterations as appears by the Copy in his Collection.<br />

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742. Address Spoken by Mr. Bannister, Junr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1786, George Colman, H2. Spoken Aug. 3.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), for Miss George on playing the Romp.<br />

743. The Siege of Curzola. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 12, 1786.<br />

MS.<br />

744. Tit for Tat; or, The Mutual Deception. Comedy, 3 acts. George Colman, from<br />

Joseph Atkinson, The Mutual Deception.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 29, 1786.<br />

Printed copy of Atkinson's play, 1785: extensive MS corrections and additions; MS<br />

prologue and epilogue. Comp. Tit for Tat, 1788 (K-D 96): except for some slight<br />

differences, the revisions are incorporated.<br />

745. Coeur de Lion. Comic opera, 3 acts. Leonard MacNally.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Richard Coeur de Lion) Oct. 16, 1786.<br />

MS. Comp. Richard Coeur de Lion, 1786 (K-D 455): some differences, chiefly in order<br />

of scenes.<br />

746. Coeur de Lion. Musical entertainment, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Burgoyne, from M. J.<br />

Sedaine.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1786, Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. (as Richard Coeur de Lion) Oct.<br />

24, 1786.<br />

MS. Comp. Richard Coeur de Lion, 2d ed., 1786 (K-D 206): virtually identical.<br />

747. He Would Be a Soldier. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederick Pilon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 18, 1786.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1786 (K-D 98): a few differences.<br />

748. A School for Grey Beards; or, The Mourning Bride. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah<br />

Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Nov. 25, 1786.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, Comp. 1786 (K-D 94): only a few differences, except at<br />

end of Act IV.<br />

749. The Girl in Stile. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Scawen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 6, 1786.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

750. Eloisa. Tragedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 20, 1786.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue.<br />

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751. Alceste. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 23, 1786.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 399.<br />

752. The Castle of Wonders, Dialogue, Songs, and Choruses in. Pantomime, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Enchanted Castle) Dec. 26, 1786.<br />

MS.<br />

753. Almira. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William McCready, Manchester. [1786?]<br />

MS: numerous erasures; prologue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Almira-Acted at Manchester-The Manager's letter signed William<br />

McReady in 1786-' [L.L.] The MS supplies no farther information, & the Managers letter<br />

has no date.<br />

754. Love Conquers All! or, The Cheshire Knight Outwitted. Musical afterpiece, 2<br />

acts. W. Cowdroy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Joseph Munden, Chester. [1786?]<br />

MS: previous title, The Use of the Globe; or, The World Full of Love, erased.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Love Conquers All or the Cheshire Knight outwitted, an Entertainment<br />

(musical) in two Acts from the Theatre Royal at Chester-1786.' Thus it stands in<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s account book. From the MS among his plays it appears that it was written by<br />

W. Cowdroy and the letter requiring a license is signed Joseph Munden and is in his<br />

handwriting.<br />

755. More Ways than Means. Comedy, 4 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1786?] Prod. (as Ways and Means; or, A Trip to Dover) H2, July 10,<br />

1788.<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1786. Comp. Ways and Means, 2d ed., 1788 (K-D 107): printed<br />

in three acts; numerous differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: More Ways than Means, a Comedy in 4 Acts acted at the Haymarket in<br />

1786.' LL. See 'Ways & Means' & MS note. [And, under Ways and Means in B.D.] It was<br />

licenced, as appears by <strong>Larpent</strong>s Account books on 16: Augt. 1786 under the title of<br />

'More Ways than Means, a Comedy in 4 Acts' Qy whether the Printed Copy of 1788<br />

varies from the four act play. See MS note 'More Ways than Means.' Some of the<br />

characters were subsequently omitted.<br />

756. Giannina e Bernardone. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1787, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Jan. 9.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

757. The First Floor. Farce, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Jan. 13, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue; cast. Comp. 2d ed., 1787 (K-D 202): slight differences.<br />

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758. The Heiress. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Burgoyne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Jan. 14, 1787.<br />

MS: some deletions; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1786 (K-D 281): Act II, Scene<br />

2, quite different; other parts practically identical.<br />

759. The Man Milliner. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 27, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094):<br />

substantially the same.<br />

760. The Mistakes of a Day. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. [J. H. Colls?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1787, G. L. (?) Barrett, Norwich. Prod. 1787 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed X; prologue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was licensed by <strong>Larpent</strong> to G. L. Barrett Manager of the Norwich<br />

Theatre on 31 Jany 1787 Qy if not by J. H. Colls who wrote Election Squibs at Norwich<br />

under the name of Pater Pendon Jun. (T. A.) [Thomas Amyot?].<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1787<br />

761. Such Things Are. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 10, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1788 (Dev 8vo 18): virtually identical.<br />

762. Il Tutor Burlato. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1787, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Feb. 17.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

763. Giulio Cesare [in Egitto]. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1787, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Mar. 1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

764. Seduction. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 12, 1787.<br />

MS. Comp. 1787 (K-D 206): no differences.<br />

765. A Specimen of Jewish Courtship. Prelude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 23, 1787.<br />

MS: title-page endorsed A Prelude.-To.- The Mistake of a Minute an Entertainment in<br />

One Act [submitted with it and bound with it].<br />

766. The Mistakes of a Minute. Entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 765) n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 23, 1787.<br />

MS. (Not listed in B.C.)<br />

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767. Lingo's Opinions on Men & Manners. Interlude (monologue with songs), 3 pts.<br />

[<strong>John</strong> Edwin?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., J. Booth, C.G. Prod. Apr. 10, 1787.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken by Mr. Edwin on his Benefit Night. Comp. copy (no<br />

indication of authorship) in The Eccentricities of <strong>John</strong> Edwin [by <strong>John</strong> Williams, 1791]<br />

(Harvard Library copy): numerous and extensive differences; finale quite different.<br />

768. Julia; or, The Italian Lover. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Jephson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Apr. 14, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1787 (K-D 139): almost identical.<br />

769. Gli Schiavi per Amore. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 24, 1787.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

770. Nina. Comedy, 1 act. George Monck Berkeley, from the French.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 24, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. [1787] (K-D 361): printed in two acts; MS does not have songs;<br />

other slight variations.<br />

771. Harvest Home. Comic opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. May 16.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1787 (K-D 355): a few differences; prologue not printed.<br />

772. Bonds without Judgment; or, The Loves of Bengal. Farce, 2 acts. Edward<br />

Topham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 1, 1787.<br />

MS: some deletions.<br />

773. La Vestale; o sia, L'Amore Protetto dal Cielo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Charles<br />

Francis Badini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 1, 1787.<br />

MS: previous title, Emilia, deleted; cast.<br />

774. The Merry Making. Opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1787, George Colman, H2.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

775. The Midnight Hour. Comedy, 3 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald, from the French.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1787, J. Booth, C.G. Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1827 (Cumberland's British Theatre): prologue not printed; slight<br />

differences.<br />

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776. The Distress'd Baronet. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. May 11, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 2d ed., 1787 (K-D 357): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

777. The Lobby Lounger. Prelude, 1 act. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. (as The Box-Lobby Loungers) May 16, 1787.<br />

MS.<br />

778. The Cantabs. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May, [1787,] Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 21, 1787.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

779. The Country Attorney. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 25, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 7.<br />

MS: numerous excisions and corrections; prologue, and epilogue with separate notice<br />

to Examiner, July 6.<br />

See No. 828.<br />

780. English Readings. Farce, 1 act. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 25, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1787 (K-D 97): minor differences.<br />

781. Prologue for the Opening of the Theatre Royal Margate.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June, 1787, J. Booth, Margate.<br />

MS.<br />

782. Inkle and Yarico. Opera, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 25, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 4.<br />

MS: prologue, dated 1789. Comp. [1787] (K-D 181): discrepancies in the songs;<br />

prologue not printed.<br />

783. The Test of Love. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Robinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 15, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 17.<br />

MS: notice states, for Miss Farren's benefit; prologue. Comp. Songs, &c., in The Test of<br />

Love, 1787 (Dev 8vo 68): songs, only, printed; virtually identical with those of MS.<br />

784. The Village Lawyer. Farce, 2 acts. William Macready (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS. Comp. 3d ed., 1795 (K-D 295): detailed differences in dialogue and arrangement<br />

of scenes throughout. (J.P.K. has written on the title-page of this ed.: This Piece was<br />

not written by Mr. Macready. This is a surreptitious Edition.) Comp. also 1828<br />

(Cumberland's British Theatre): differences in details.<br />

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785. Vimonda. Tragedy, 5 acts. Andrew McDonald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 23, 1787, George Colman, H2. Prod. Sept. 5.<br />

MS. Comp. 1788 (K-D 96): slight differences.<br />

786. Ups and Downs; or, The Farmer. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Farmer) Oct. 31, 1787.<br />

MS. Comp. The Farmer, Dublin, 1788 (K-D 288): some differences throughout.<br />

787. The New Peerage; or, Our Eyes May Deceive Us. Comedy, 5 acts. Harriet Lee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Nov. 10, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue and two epilogues. Comp. 1787 (K-D 97): slight differences.<br />

788. Il Re Teodora. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1787, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Dec. 8(?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

789. All on a Summer's Day. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 15, 1787.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

790. Il Giramondo. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1787?]<br />

MS.<br />

791. The Fate of Sparta; or, The Rival Kings. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Jan. 1, 1788.<br />

MS: in title, Siege erased and Fate written in; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1788 (K-D<br />

102): slight differences.<br />

792. The Fate of Sparta; or, The Rival Kings. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Jan. 1, 1788.<br />

MS. Comp. 1788 (K-D 102): slight differences. (This MS is practically identical with No.<br />

791, except that it lacks the prologue and epilogue and is in a different hand.)<br />

793. Such Things Were. Tragedy, 5 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, Jan. 1, 1788; and D.L. (as Julia; or, Such Things Were), May<br />

2, 1796.<br />

MS: some corrections, insertions, and excisions; apparently marked by prompter;<br />

canceled title on title-page, The Tears of Virtue (title under which it is listed in B.C.).<br />

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794. La Locandiera. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1788, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Jan. 15.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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795. King and No King, Prologue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Jan. 14, 1788.<br />

MS.<br />

796. Calcutta; or, Twelve Hours in India. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1788, Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. (as Love in the East) Feb. 25.<br />

MS: some corrections. Comp. Love in the East; or, Adventures of Twelve Hours, 1788<br />

(K-D 97): minor discrepancies.<br />

797. Sing Tantara Rara, Rogues All. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Tantara Rara) Mar. 1, 1788.<br />

MS. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): slight differences.<br />

798. La Cameriera Astuta. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 1, 1788, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Mar. 4.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

799. The Regent. Tragedy, 5 acts. Bertie Greatheed.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1788, Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 29.<br />

MS. Comp. 1788 (K-D 206): slight differences.<br />

800. Giulio Sabino. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. P. Giovannini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 22, 1788, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Apr. 5 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 728.<br />

801. The Ton; or, Follies of Fashion. Comedy, 5 acts. Eglantine, Lady Wallace.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 8, 1788.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and cancellations; prologue and epilogue; note, Mr. Booth<br />

to <strong>Larpent</strong>, Apr. 2, 1788, stating that he has sent the first Full Copy of La: Wallace's<br />

Comedy that came to his hands,... He has also inserted the Prologue and Epilogue and<br />

made the alterations as intended at the last Rehearsal. Comp. 1788 (K-D 97): slight<br />

differences.<br />

802. Animal Magnetism. Comedy, 3 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 29, 1788.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1828 (Cumberland's British Theatre): numerous slight<br />

differences; prologue not printed.<br />

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803. L'Olimpiade. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1788, Henry <strong>John</strong>son for I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. May 8.<br />

MS: inserted, a printed song by Badini, in Italian and English, to be sung by Marchesi<br />

after the performance; cast.<br />

804. The Stone Eater. Interlude, 1 act. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1788, Thomas King, D.L., Prod. May 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1788 (K-D 101): almost identical.<br />

805. Marian of the Grange. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Frances Brooke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Marian) May 22, 1788.<br />

MS. Comp. 1800 (K-D 453): marked differences in dialogue, order of scenes, names of<br />

characters, etc.<br />

806. Occasional Address. (So oft has Pegasus been doom'd to trial.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 9, 1788, George Colman, H2. Spoken Aug. 26 (?).<br />

MS. (Spoken by Mrs. Kemble at her benefit.)<br />

807. A Touch of the Times; or, A Ramble thro' London. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. H2, Aug. 20, 1788 (?).<br />

MS: dated 1788; notices states, to be Receited by Mr. Bannister Junr at the Theatre<br />

Royal Drury Lane.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is called 'an Interlude' but it is merely a satirical recitation, and it was<br />

not at the Haymarket [as is stated in B.D.] but at Drury Lane.<br />

808. Projectors; or, Wit at a Pinch. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Ledger, Bath. [1788?]<br />

MS: dated by J.P.C. 1788.<br />

809. La Cosa Rara. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, 1789, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Jan. 10.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1805 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1455): slight differences; printed play<br />

includes English translation, and has an entirely different cast.<br />

810. Prologue. (The sanguine Father, leading to the Scene.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Jan. 10, 1789.<br />

MS: endorsed 1789; notice states, to be spoken on the Appearance of Miss Wallace<br />

[Wallis], as Sigismunda.<br />

811. The Impostors. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 26.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1789 (K-D 95): virtually identical.<br />

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812. Ifigenia in Aulide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. F. Moretti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 21, 1789, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Jan. 24.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 593.<br />

813. The Toy. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 3, 1789.<br />

MS: prologue and two epilogues, one with separate application, undated but endorsed<br />

23d. Janry. 1789. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keefe, 1798 (147094): notable<br />

and extensive differences, especially in Act V.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The scene is laid at the Toy at Hampton Ct. It was acted afterwards in 3<br />

Acts as 'The Lie of the Day.' The Epilogue was damned & another substituted on the<br />

second night.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1789<br />

814. Hide and Seek; or, The Slippers. Ballad farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 24, 1789.<br />

MS.<br />

815. Il Disartore. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 28, 1789.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), 1789; cast.<br />

816. Mary Queen of Scots. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> St. <strong>John</strong>.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Mar. 21, 1789.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1789 (K-D 95): virtually the same.<br />

817. La Villana Riconoscenta. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giuseppi Palomba (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 23, 1789, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. Mar. 24.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

818. Such Things Have Been. Interlude, 2 acts. Thomas Ryder.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 31.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Covent Garden-March 1789.<br />

819. Address.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken Mar. 28, 1789.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Pope's benefit. (Spoken by her.)<br />

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820. The Pharo Table. Dialogue and songs. Comedy, 3 acts. From Susannah<br />

Centlivre, The Gamester.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [Mar., 1789], Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Faro Table) Apr. 4,<br />

1789.<br />

MS: notice states, The following Dialogue & Songs are in [tended?] as the Alteration<br />

from a Comedy of Five Acts call'd The Gamester written by Mrs. Centlivre, into a<br />

Comedy of Three Acts call'd the Pharo Table...; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), March 1789.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Some new songs as well as new dialogues were added and were sent for<br />

Licence in March 1789.<br />

821. Half an Hour after Supper: A New Novel. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. May 23.<br />

MS. Comp. 1789 (K-D 96): a few differences.<br />

822. As It Should Be. Dramatic piece, 1 act. Walley Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 2.<br />

MS. Comp. 1789 (K-D 97): some differences.<br />

823. The Suspicious Brother. Comedy, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as Try Again) June 26, 1790.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Try Again, 1790 (K-D 206): only slight differences.<br />

824. The Little Hunch-Back; or, A Frolic in Bagdad. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 14, 1789.<br />

MS: some erasures and corrections. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1789<br />

(147094): several differences, with printed text longer than MS.<br />

See No. 2158, an alteration of this play.<br />

825. The Civilian; [or, Farmer Turned Footman]. Opera, 2 acts. Samuel William,<br />

Ryley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1789, William Powell, Manchester. Prod. May 13.<br />

MS: insertions and corrections, by author(?); cast. Comp. Roderick Random, a Comic<br />

Opera; and The Civilian, etc., Huddersfield, [1790?] (K-D 344): numerous and<br />

pronounced differences.<br />

826. The Enraged Musician. Musical interlude, 1 act. George Colman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 17, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as Ut Pictura Poesis) May 18.<br />

MS: two slightly varying prologues, one dated Apr. 26, 1789 (and, on verso, Apr. 28,<br />

1789); title-page adds to title, To the Memory of Hogarth. Ut Pictura Poesis. Comp. Ut<br />

Pictura Poesis! or, The Enraged Musician, 1789 (K-D 94): a few differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It is Hogarths Picture ['The Enraged Musician'] put into words.<br />

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827. False Appearances. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Seymour Conway.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Linley, D.L. Prod. Apr. 20, 1789.<br />

MS: prologue, dated April 4th. 1789, and epilogue. Comp. 1789 (K-D 107): numerous<br />

and extensive differences.<br />

828. The School for Widows. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G.Prod. May 8.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

See No. 779.<br />

829. Occasional Prologue, on the First Appearance of a Young Gentleman, at<br />

Covent Garden Theatre, in the Character of Alexander.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Apr. 28, 1789.<br />

MS: dated Apr. 28, 1789.<br />

830. St. George's Day; or, Britons Rejoice! Entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William Thomas Lewis, C.G. Prod. Apr. 30, 1789.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr., 1789.<br />

831. The Dramatist; or, Stop Him Who Can. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 15.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; notice states, for the Benefit of Mrs. Wells; cast. Comp.<br />

1793 (K-D 357): a few differences.<br />

832. La Vendemnira. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Bertati.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 9, 1789.<br />

MS: title-page dated 1789; cast. (Dated May 8, 1798, in B.C.)<br />

833. Laoeudaimonos; or, A People Made Happy. Masque, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 19.<br />

MS: title-page states, In Commemoration of the Restoration of His Majesty's Health...<br />

834. The Swop. A dramatic piece, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 14, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. June 22.<br />

MS: title-page states, From the German of Coll. D'Ayrenhoff; prologue.<br />

835. Perseverance; or, The Third Time the Best. Musical entertainment, 2 acts.<br />

Walley Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 2 (previously, Crow Street,<br />

Dublin, Mar. 12).<br />

MS.<br />

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836. La Generosita d'Alessandro. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Pietro Metastasio,<br />

Alessandro nell' Indie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, June 2, 1789.<br />

MS: dated May, 1789; cast.<br />

837. Il Barbiere di Civiglia. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Beaumarchais.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 9, 1789, I. A. Gallini, H1. Prod. June 11.<br />

MS: notice states, for Signora Storace's benefit; cast.<br />

838. The Married Man. Comedy, 3 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald, from Destouches.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 2, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. July 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1789 (K-D 96): a few differences.<br />

839. The Benevolent Planters. Dramatic piece, 1 act. Thomas Bellamy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 29, 1789, George Colman, H2. Prod. (as The Friends) Aug. 5 and (as<br />

The Benevolent Planters) Aug. 10.<br />

MS: title, Slavery but a Name, deleted, and The Benevolent Planters substituted;<br />

prologue, dated July 31, 1789; last page endorsed, Decr. 11, 1788 Mr. Bellamy...;<br />

notice states, for Mrs. Kemble's benefit. Comp. 1789 (K-D 97): quite different in all<br />

respects.<br />

840. The Battle of Hexham; or, Days of Old. Play with music, 3 acts. George<br />

Colman, The Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 3, 1789, G. Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 11.<br />

MS: Act III lacking. Comp. Dublin, 1790 (K-D 232), endorsed, by Kemble, This is a<br />

pirated Copy, and shamefully incorrect, and comp. 1808 (K-D 422): numerous<br />

unimportant differences between MS and both eds.<br />

841. The Comet; or, How to Come at Her. Comic piece, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 5, 1789, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 10.<br />

MS: a number of erasures and corrections; cast.<br />

842. The Learned Lady; or, Double Reform. Comedy, 2 acts. Robert Oliphant.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 6, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, Liverpool. Prod. 1789.<br />

MS: passage in text deleted, and marked too personal, in margin, by <strong>Larpent</strong>; copy of<br />

note, <strong>Larpent</strong> to Kemble, objecting to a Passage in the 2d Act, which is of so personal<br />

a Nature that it ought to be omitted,...; also note, James Wrighten to <strong>Larpent</strong>,<br />

requesting that license be sent to him for transmission to Kemble.<br />

843. Thimble's Flight from the Shopboard. Piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 14, 1789, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 25.<br />

MS: notice states, for Bannister's benefit on Tuesday 27th instant. Comp.<br />

Brighthelmston, [1789?] (K-D 95): slight differences.<br />

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844. The First of September; or, Each Man His Bird. Afterpiece, 2 acts. Robert<br />

Oliphant.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 31, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, Liverpool.<br />

MS.<br />

845. The Island of St. Marguerite. Opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> St. <strong>John</strong>.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 21, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: title, The Iron Mask, erased on title-page; several passages deleted. Comp. 1789<br />

(K-D 95): a number of differences, especially in the last act.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was forbidden in the first instance on account, apparently of the free<br />

sentiments it inculcates, considered dangerous in 1789-It was afterwards returned to<br />

the Manager [Examiner?] with a note from J. P. Kemble stating-'The Author of the Iron<br />

Mask' (so the piece was originally called) 'flatters himself that he has expunged every<br />

objectionable word and circumstance from this little opera'-Dated Octr. 21. 1789. All<br />

the corrections and omissions were made by J. P. Kemble and are marked by him in<br />

his hand in the copy sent to <strong>Larpent</strong>. On the 4th. Novr. a fair copy was sent to the<br />

Licenser with all the passages to which he objected omitted.<br />

See No. 848.<br />

846. Goodwin. Tragedy, 5 acts. Anne Yearsley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, [Oct.?] 1789.<br />

MS: much revised; endorsed By Mrs. Yearsley the Bristol Milkwoman. Octr. 1789;<br />

prologue and epilogue, each dated October 1789. Comp. Earl Goodwin, 1791 (K-D<br />

472): numerous differences.<br />

847. Marcella. Tragedy, 3 acts. William Hayley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 7.<br />

Printed copy, pp. 93-174 from <strong>Plays</strong> of Three Acts; written for a Private Theatre, 1784:<br />

some MS notes. Comp. Dublin, 1784: another ed., but identical text.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The date of Kemble's letter, (as Manager of Drury Lane) to <strong>Larpent</strong> is<br />

Nov. 4th. 1789-The two Theatres brought it out in rivalry of each other.<br />

See No. 849.<br />

848. The Island of St. Marguerite. Opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> St. <strong>John</strong>.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 13.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1789 (K-D 95): this MS follows No. 845 rather than the printed<br />

text, but contains prologue and one song not in No. 845 but printed; the alterations<br />

called for by corrections in No. 845 are made in this MS.<br />

849. Marcella. Tragedy, 3 acts. William Hayley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 10, 1789.<br />

MS: dated Novr. 1789; two copies of prologue, one endorsed Prologue to the Tragedy<br />

of Marcella-Covent Garden. Comp. version from <strong>Plays</strong> of Three Acts, 1784 (<strong>Larpent</strong><br />

<strong>Plays</strong>, No. 847): a few discrepancies; prologue not printed.<br />

See No. 847 and J.P.C.'s note thereon.<br />

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850. The Haunted Tower. Opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, 1789, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 24.<br />

MS: numerous deletions and some corrections and insertions. Comp. Dublin, [1790?]<br />

(K-D 399), and Duncombe's ed. [1832?] (Dev 12mo 55): MS differs considerably from<br />

both eds.<br />

851. Harlequin Touchstone [The Touchstone], New Airs, Songs & Chorusses in.<br />

Pantomime, 2 pts. Charles Dibdin (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G. Not produced(?). (License refused.)<br />

MSS (2, bound together): some of the same airs appear in both; cover to first<br />

endorsed New Airs Songs & Chorusses &c in the revived Pantomime of Harlequin<br />

Touchstone, C.G., Nov., 1789; cover to second endorsed Songs Dialogues & Chorusses<br />

in the revived Pantomime of Touchstone, C.G., Nov., 1789, and (by <strong>Larpent</strong>)<br />

Forbidden.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. (s.v. The Touchstone): It was revived in 1789 or rather attempted to be<br />

revived but when the songs &c were sent to the Licenser they were 'forbidden' & that<br />

word is written on the copy in <strong>Larpent</strong>'s MSS.-No reason is apparent.<br />

See No. 464.<br />

852. The Force of Fashion. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Mackenzie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1789, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and excisions; prologue and epilogue; partial cast.<br />

853. The Genius of Liverpool. Prelude. T. Harpley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Dec. 21, 1789.]<br />

MS: dated 21st. December 1789. Comp. Dramas and Poems, Liverpool, 1790 (K-D<br />

321): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong> enters Kemble as Manager of the Liverpool Theatre when this<br />

piece was sent up and licensed on the 21st. Decr. 1789.<br />

854. Ninetta; or, Chi dell'Altrui Siveste, Presto Si Spoglia. Comic opera (Italian), 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Dec. 30, 1789?] Prod. H2 (H1 Company), Jan. 16, 1790.<br />

MS: title-page states, as performed at the Royal Theatre in the Hay Market...Decbr.<br />

30th. 1789; cast.<br />

855. The Man of Enterprise. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Shillito.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, 1789 (?).<br />

MS: numerous erasures and some corrections; cast. Comp. Colchester, 1789 (K-D<br />

201): numerous slight differences.<br />

856. The Merry Men of Kent. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1789.]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Manchester, 1789.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...licensed on 23 March 1789 for the Manchester Theatre.<br />

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857. Eudora. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Hayley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 29, 1790.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. Three <strong>Plays</strong>, Chichester, 1811 (K-D 515): prologue<br />

and epilogue not printed; slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1790<br />

858. I Due Castellani Burlati. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Filippo Livigni.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Feb. 2, 1790.<br />

MS: dated London 1790; cast.<br />

859. The Adventures; or, Mutual Deception. Farce, 2 acts. Edward Morris.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

MS: title changed from The Travellers; prologue. Comp. 1790 (K-D 100): slight<br />

differences.<br />

860. The Czar [Peter]. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 8, 1790.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and deleted passages; cast. Comp. The Dramatic Works of<br />

<strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798: many differences, especially in the songs.<br />

See No. 881, an alteration of this play.<br />

861. Love in Many Masks. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, from Aphra Behn,<br />

The Rover.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Mar. 8, 1790.<br />

Printed copy [1790]: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), March 8th. 1790; a few passages marked in<br />

margin.<br />

862. The Spoilt Child. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Bickerstaffe (?). [Attributed also to<br />

Dorothy Jordan and to James Ford.]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 13, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 15; prologue. Comp. 1805 (K-D 409): a number of slight<br />

differences. (The Dublin ed. [1799] is in some respects closer to the MS.)<br />

863. Better Late than Never. Comedy, 5 acts. Miles Peter Andrews.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 30; prologue and two versions of epilogue. Comp. 1790<br />

(K-D 204): slight differences, chiefly a few speeches in MS not printed.<br />

864. No Song, No Supper. Opera, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. 3d ed., 1795 (K-D 453): MS contains two songs not printed; many<br />

differences in wording.<br />

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865. Mordecai's Beard. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 10, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: previous title, The Jew's Beard, erased.<br />

866. Roderick Random. Comedy, 3 acts. Samuel William Ryley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 12, 1790, William Powell, Manchester.<br />

MS: notice, signed by Powell, at Theatre Royal Drury Lane; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Drury<br />

Lane April 1790. Comp. Huddersfield, [1798?] (K-D 344): MS lacks the songs; slight<br />

differences in dialogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent to be licensed on April 12, 1790 by W. Powell then prompter<br />

at D.L. Theatre who stated that it was to be performed at Manchester-It was probably<br />

therefore acted before 1793.<br />

867. Arden of Feversham. Historical tragedy, 5 acts. George Lillo and <strong>John</strong> Hoadly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (Reduced to Three Acts with material Alterations) C.G., Apr. 14,<br />

1790(?).<br />

Printed copy, 1762: numerous deletions and some MS additions.<br />

See No. 160.<br />

868. L'Usurpator Innocente. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Apr. 20, 1790.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

869. The Widow of Malabar. Tragedy, 3 acts. Mariana Starke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 870) Apr. 21, 1790, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 5 (previously,<br />

privately at Camberwell, 1790).<br />

MS: epilogue, and Address for Miss Brunton; cast. Comp. 1791 (Dev 8vo 18): some<br />

passages in MS not printed; otherwise only a few differences.<br />

870. The Crusade. Opera, 3 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 21, 1790, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: notice applies also to The Widow of Malabar (No. 869); states The Crusade is<br />

intended for May 1; prologue and address; inserted, a note from <strong>Larpent</strong> to Lewis, Apr.<br />

26, demanding that a passage be expunged (deleted in MS); an apparent reply is<br />

bound with No. 1058, q.v. >Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in the Historical<br />

Romance of The Crusade, 1790 (35397): in Act I little correspondence; less<br />

discrepancy in later acts; songs, only, printed.<br />

871. Andromaca. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Charles Francis Badini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, May 28, 1790.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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872. Nootka Sound; or, Britain Prepar'd. Pantomimic, operatic farce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June [1?], 1790, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 4.<br />

MS: contains chiefly songs and disconnected passages of dialogue for insertion in a<br />

pantomime; two pages canceled; cast.<br />

873. Occasional Address, on Opening the Hay Market Theatre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 10, 1790, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Spoken June 14(?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), June 11.<br />

874. New Spain; or, Love in Mexico. Opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Scawen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1790, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 16.<br />

MS. Comp. 1790 (K-D 206): slight differences.<br />

875. The Kentish Barons. Play, 3 acts. Francis North.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1790, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 25, 1791.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 1, 1790; Act III lacking. Comp. 1791 (K-D 106): great<br />

differences.<br />

876. The Richmond Gardener. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Richmond, Aug. 1, 1790(?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Richmond, Aug. 1, 1790.<br />

877. Taste and Feeling. Dramatic caricature, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 9, 1790, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 13.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

878. Modern Breakfast; or, All Asleep at Noon. Interlude. Henry Siddons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 11, 1790.<br />

MS: some corrected passages; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Theatre Royal, Haymarket 3d. August<br />

1790; cast. Comp. 1790 (K-D 102): only slight differences; prologue not in MS.<br />

879. Lindor and Clara. Play, 3 acts. James Fennell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 18, 1790, J. Fennell, Richmond. Prod. provinces, ca. 1790(?).<br />

MS. Comp. 1791 (K-D 451): printed in five acts; several scenes printed not in MS.<br />

880. The Basket Maker. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 20, 1790, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Sept. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 24. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798<br />

(147094): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

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881. The Fugitive. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1790, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 2; notice includes The German Hotel (No. 882).<br />

See No. 860.<br />

882. The German Hotel. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 881) Nov. 1, 1790, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Covent Garden Novr. 2d. 1790; epilogue, dated Nov. 9, and<br />

prelude; cast. Comp. 1790 (K-D 355): no important differences.<br />

883. A Divertisement. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 23, 1790.<br />

MS: numerous excisions and corrections; cast.<br />

See No. 884.<br />

884. Songs in the Divertisement. Charles Dibdin (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 23, 1790.<br />

MS. (Apparently songs used in Cross's A Divertisement [ No. 883].)<br />

885. Julia [de Roubigné]. Tragedy, 5 acts. Catherine Metcalf, from Henry<br />

Mackenzie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1790, Keasberry and Diamond, Bath. Prod. Dec. 23.<br />

MS: title-page reads, The Story taken with some Alteration of Incident from the Novel<br />

of Julia de Roubigne [by Henry Mackenzie]; numerous deletions; prologue and<br />

epilogue.<br />

886. The Picture of Paris Taken in the Year 1790, Dialogue, Airs, Duetts &c. in.<br />

Pantomime. Charles Bonnor and Robert Merry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 20, 1790.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> 11th. Decr. 1790 Covent Garden; prologue.<br />

887. The Siege of Belgrade. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 26, 1790, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 1, 1791.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duets, Trios, Choruses, &c., in The Siege of Belgrade, 1791 (K-D<br />

206): printed text contains several songs not in MS; songs, only, printed.<br />

888. La Villanella Rapita. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Bertati (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2 (?), 1790.<br />

MS: slight deletion; cast. (Dated, in B.C., H2, Feb. 24, 1790.)<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1791<br />

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889. Who's to Have Her. Opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 4, 1791, Stephen Kemble, Sheffield.<br />

MS.<br />

890. The Upholsterer, Additions to. Farce. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 21, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (with alterations) Feb. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 25.<br />

See Nos. 131 and 227.<br />

891. The School for Arrogance. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 4, 1791.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 2; numerous corrections, excisions, and revisions; prologue<br />

and epilogue; cast. Comp. 2d ed., 1791 (K-D 456): a number of differences; some<br />

passages deleted in MS are printed.<br />

892. The Woodman. Comic opera, 3 acts. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 26, 1791.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 25. Comp. 2d ed., 1791 (K-D 106): a few differences; MS<br />

contains a few passages not printed.<br />

893. The Merry Mourners. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Modern Antiques) C.G., Mar. 14, 1791.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 10. Comp. Modern Antiques; or, The Merry Mourners, in The<br />

Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): slight differences in dialogue.<br />

894. The Greek Slave. Comedy, 5 acts. From Beaumont and Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1791, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 22.<br />

MS: epilogue.<br />

895. Lorenzo. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Merry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 5.<br />

MS: some corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1791 (K-D 106): slight<br />

differences.<br />

896. Huniades; or, The Siege of Belgrade. Tragedy, 5 acts. Hannah Brand.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1791 (date inserted by <strong>Larpent</strong>?), <strong>John</strong> Brunton, Norwich. Prod.<br />

Norwich (?), 1791; later H1 (D.L. Company), Jan. 18, 1792.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and erasures. Comp. <strong>Plays</strong> and Poems, Norwich, 1798 (K-D<br />

397): numerous differences in phraseology and arrangement.<br />

See No. 932, alterations for this play.<br />

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897. The Earl of Essex, Epilogue to. (Tho' Rutlands pangs are o'er, shall I<br />

presume.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Apr. 11, 1791 (?).<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1791.<br />

898. Wild Oats; or, The Strolling Gentlemen. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 12, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798<br />

(147094): some differences.<br />

899. The Cave of Trophonius. Opera, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1791, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duets, Trio, and Finales, in The Cave of Trophonius, 1791 (K-D 103):<br />

some differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

900. The Hue and Cry. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1791, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 11.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

See No. 1184, an alteration by J. C. Cross.<br />

901. Alexander the Little. Burlesque, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 2.<br />

902. L'Idalide; o sia, La Vergine del Sole. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. F. Moretti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Pantheon, Apr. 30, 1791.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

903. The Hop; or, Who's Afraid. Sketch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 2, 1791, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Not produced (?).<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: In <strong>Larpent</strong>s Copy many passages are underscored as objectionable-It<br />

was sent by J. P. Kemble for Licence on May 2d. 1791.<br />

904. Address. (Once more I'm come to shew my Vulgar Folly.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 2, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken May 3.<br />

MS: endorsed For Mrs. Mattock's Benefit.<br />

905. The Dreamer Awake; or, The Pugilist Match'd. Farce, 2 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong><br />

Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. Shrewsbury, 1791 (K-D 255): slight differences.<br />

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906. National Prejudice. Comedy, 5 acts. _____ Simon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 9; prologue.<br />

907. Honesty the Best Policy. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Billed at C. G. in 1791 but...withdrawn<br />

(Nicoll).<br />

MS: a number of corrections; prologue.<br />

908. The Union; or, St. Andrew's Day. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Richard<br />

Wilson (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 16, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 21; cast.<br />

909. Primrose Green; or, Love in the Country. Comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 17, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 21.<br />

910. The Cottage Maid. Musical piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 21. Comp. Airs, Dutes, Choruses, &c., in The Cottage Maid,<br />

1791 (Dev 8vo 68): some discrepancies; songs, only, printed.<br />

911. Introductory Address.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 18, 1791, George Colman, the Younger, H2. [Spoken June 20?]<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On some young Actor [Palmer, Jr.] (the Son of an Actor) in<br />

the part of Prince Henry.<br />

912. Next Door Neighbours. Comedy, 3 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 4, 1791, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 9.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1791 (K-D 106): some differences.<br />

913. The Surrender of Calais. Play, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 20, 1791, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 23; cast. Comp. 1808 (K-D 424): numerous differences.<br />

914. The Northern Lass; or, Days of Good Queen Bess. Piece, 2 acts. Stephen<br />

Kemble, from Heywood's Fair Maid of the West.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 20, 1791, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. (as The Northern<br />

Inn; or, The Good Times of Queen Bess) Aug. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 23; prologue; cast. (Performed for Mrs. S. Kemble's benefit.)<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...It was strongly cast, according to <strong>Larpent</strong>'s MS, including R. Palmer,<br />

Palmer, Bannister Junr. Wewitzer, Mrs Kemble &c.<br />

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915. She Would Be a Duchess. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1791, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Not produced. (License<br />

refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> ...taken from the Spanish. August 13th. 1791 prohibited. The<br />

Title changed To The Irishman in Spain; titlepage twice marked X and also endorsed<br />

by <strong>Larpent</strong> suppressed, with date and new title; numerous slight passages marked X<br />

throughout. (Bound with The Irishman in Spain [No. 917, q.v.], under which this MS is<br />

included in B.C.)<br />

916. Richard the Third, Occasional Prologue for.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, Aug. 24, 1791 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed For Mr. Bannister Jun's first appearance in King Richard the Third.<br />

917. The Irishman in Spain. Farce, 1 act. Charles Stuart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 30, 1791, G. Wrighten, H2. Prod. Aug. 13.<br />

Note<br />

There is some confusion as to the dates of performance and application for license of<br />

the revised version. Was the performance allowed before the revision was submitted<br />

in a clean state to the Examiner?<br />

MS. Comp. 1791 (K-D 258): printed text contains prologue and some scenes not in MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: On Aug 30 1791 Wrighten the Prompter sent it 'in its altered shape' to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> for a licence-It seems then to have been licensed without mark or remark-The<br />

piece She Would be a Duchess was also among <strong>Larpent</strong>s MSS and all the parts<br />

objected to by Genl Gunning marked with crosses-The title page has these words<br />

'August 13th. 1791. Suppressed.'<br />

See No. 915.<br />

918. Poor Old Drury. Prelude, 1 act. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 20, 1792 [1791], <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Sept.<br />

22, 1791.<br />

MS: many corrections; endorsed On removing to the Kings Theatre.<br />

919. Oscar and Miona; or, The Hall of Fingal. Airs, Duetts and Chorusses. Ballet<br />

pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Oscar and Malvina; etc.) Oct.<br />

20.<br />

MS.<br />

920. Notoriety. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 5, 1791.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; inserted, song for Act III, with separate application, Nov. 3.<br />

Comp. 1793 (K-D 361): a few differences.<br />

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921. A Day in Turkey; or, The Russian Slaves. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1792 (K-D 109): a few differences.<br />

922. La Pastorella Nobile. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Saverio Zini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Pantheon, Dec. 17, 1791.<br />

MS: endorsed 1th Opera 1791 to be performed at the Kings Theatre Pantheon _____ A.<br />

Trancart [?]; cast. Comp. 1800 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1309): slight differences.<br />

923. Blue Beard; or, The Flight of Harlequin, Songs in. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1791, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 21.<br />

924. The Advertisement; or, A New Way to Get a Husband. Farce, 2 acts. James<br />

Fennell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1791?]<br />

MS: several pages canceled.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'The Advertisement or a new way to get a Husband' a farce in 2 acts was<br />

licensed on March 3d. 1791 and according to <strong>Larpent</strong>s accounts played for the benefit<br />

of Lee Lewis-<strong>Larpent</strong>s Copy contains some curious erasures of passages against<br />

dramatic despotism-<br />

925. La Discordia Conjugale. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [1791], by A. Trancart [?], Pantheon. Prod. Pantheon, 1792 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

926. The Double Amour. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., unsigned, H2. Prod. H2, 1791.<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1791.<br />

927. Epilogue. (This Night-by liberal Genius set apart.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1791?]<br />

MS: dated 1791; endorsed For the Fund.<br />

928. La Locanda. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Bertati (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Pantheon, 1791?]<br />

MS: date, 1791, inserted on title-page (by J.P.C.?).<br />

929. Quinto Fabio. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Antonio Andrei (?), from Apostolo Zeno.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [1791], Robert Bray O'Reilly, Pantheon. Prod. June 2, 1791 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 509.<br />

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930. The Soldier's Opera. Comic opera, 2 acts. Peter Ewing.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1791?]<br />

MS: title-page states, Written by Captain P Ewing Marines The Music by Dibdin; MS is<br />

signed at end, Peter Ewing Capt: of Marines The 2d Day of April 1791. Comp. [1792]<br />

(K-D 298): printed version longer than MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...it seems doubtful whether it was not performed, although there is no<br />

Managers letter with the MS.<br />

931. The Englishmen in Germany. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Manchester, Jan. 13, 1792.] Prod. Manchester, 1792(?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Manchester. 13th. January 1792.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1792<br />

932. Agmunda, Alterations in. [Huniades.] Tragedy. Hannah Brand.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 1, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Feb. 2.<br />

MS: notice states, These are the Alterations in the Tragedy of Huniades, which is now<br />

called Agmunda; alterations in the play; epilogue.<br />

See No. 896.<br />

933. The Majician [No Conjuror]. Comic opera, 3 acts. Robert Merry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 2, 1792.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan., 1792; signed Robt. Merry; long canceled passages;<br />

cast. Comp. The Airs, Duets, Glees, Chorusses, &c., in the Comic Opera of The<br />

Magician No Conjurer, 1792 (Dev 8v0 66); only slight discrepancies.<br />

934. Le Trame Deluse. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1792, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

935. The Road to Ruin. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 18, 1792.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> C Garden. Febry 1792; numerous erasures and corrections;<br />

prologue and epilogue; partial cast. Comp. 1792 (K-D 106): no important differences.<br />

936. Tony Lumpkin's Ramble to London. Monologue (i.e., dialogue).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 6, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 10.<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> A Piece spoken at Covent Garden April the 6th. 1792;<br />

prologue, headed Tony Lumpkin in Town.<br />

937. The Fugitive. Comedy, 5 acts. Joseph Richardson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1792 (K-D 259): last three acts differ in order of<br />

scenes.<br />

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938. Occasional Prologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 22, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Spoken Mar. 29 (?).<br />

MS: notice states, for Bannister's benefit.<br />

939. The Mermaid. Farce, 2 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 26, 1792.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 24; a few passages deleted. Comp. Dublin, 1792<br />

(K-D 295): a few slight differences.<br />

940. The Village Coquet. Entertainment, 2 acts. _____ Simon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 11; notice states, for Mrs. Jordan's benefit.<br />

941. Zelma; or, The Will o' th' Wisp. Opera, 3 acts. _____ Meyers.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 12, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS: several songs canceled; cast. Comp. Airs, Duets, Choruses, &c., in Zelma, 1792<br />

(Dev 8vo 66): a few differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

942. The Irishman in London; or, The Happy African. Farce, 2 acts. William<br />

Macready.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 943) Apr. 16, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 21.<br />

MS: number of passages marked, by Examiner(?), for omission(?); cast. Comp. New<br />

Edition, 1799 (K-D 359): MS contains several passages not printed.<br />

943. The Intrigues of a Morning; or, An Hour in Paris. Farce, 2 acts. Eliza Parsons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 18, 1792.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 16; notice to Examiner relates to The Irishman in<br />

London (No. 942); cast. Comp. 1792 (K-D 359): no differences.<br />

944. Hail Fellow, Well Met. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Announced for C.G., May 8, 1792; not produced.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 24; a number of erasures and corrections; cast.<br />

945. The Point of Honour. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Peter Roberdeau.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Announced for C.G., May 8, 1792; not produced.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 24; a number of passages marked by Examiner;<br />

prologue; partial cast.<br />

946. The Rights of Woman. Musical farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Announced for C.G., May 8, 1792; not produced.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 24; several songs deleted; cast.<br />

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947. Just in Time. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Hurlstone.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 10, 1792.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 1; a few passages deleted. Comp. [1792] (K-D 258): a<br />

number of differences.<br />

948. Dido, [Queen of Carthage; with the Masque of Neptune's Prophecy]. Opera, 3<br />

acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. May 23.<br />

MS: cover endorsed Theatre Royal Haymarket (D.L.) and dated May 7. Comp. 1792<br />

(K-D 255): slight differences; one scene and one song in MS not printed.<br />

949. The Dupes of Fancy; or, Every Man His Hobby. Farce, 2 acts. George Saville<br />

Carey.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. May 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 10. Comp. 1792 (K-D 255): slight differences.<br />

950. [A Cure for a Coxcomb; or, The Beau Bedevil'd.] Drama, 1 act. Songs by <strong>John</strong><br />

Collins and Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 15, 1792.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 7; called A new Drama on cover; title not given;<br />

numerous insertions; sources of interpolated songs given in most cases<br />

Note<br />

Interpolated songs are mostly from <strong>John</strong> Collins, The Brush. See Collins,<br />

Scripscrapologia (1804), and William Oxberry, Theatrical Banquet (1809).<br />

; cast.<br />

951. Poor Old Hay Market; or, Two Sides of the Gutter. Interlude, 1 act. George<br />

Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 11, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 15.<br />

MS.<br />

952. Lovers No Conjurors. Farce, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 26, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. (as Young Men and<br />

Old Women) June 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 25.<br />

953. All in Good Humour. Dramatic piece, 1 act. Walley Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 26, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 25. Comp. 1792 (K-D 262): a few differences.<br />

954. The Enchanted Wood, with Songs and Choruses. Legendary drama, 3 acts.<br />

_____ Francis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 13, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 25 (previously,<br />

Bath, Nov. 20, 1785?).<br />

MS: Comp. 1792 (K-D 255): some differences.<br />

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955. Cross Partners. Comedy, 5 acts. [Miss Griffiths?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 19, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 23.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. ed. By a Lady [Kemble has noted in his copy, Miss<br />

Griffiths], 1792 (K-D 260): printed text much shorter than MS.<br />

956. The Family Compact. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Rose.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 30, 1792, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Sept. 6.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

957. A Farewell Address.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 4, 1792, G.(?) Wrighten, H2. Spoken Sept. 5.<br />

MS: notice states, for Mrs. Bannister's benefit, tomorrow evening. (Spoken by her.)<br />

958. Prelude for the Opening of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, September 11,<br />

1792. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 11, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Performed Sept. 17.<br />

MS: some alterations and excisions.<br />

959. The Prisoner. Opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Rose.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 7, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Oct. 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 10; previous title, The Dungeon of Death, erased on cover,<br />

appears at head of dramatis personae; another former title, Clara or the Maid of Chili,<br />

erased; cast. Comp. [1792] (K-D 265): numerous and pronounced differences.<br />

960. Hartford Bridge; or, The Skirts of the Camp. Musical farce, 2 acts. William<br />

Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 3, 1792.<br />

MS: some corrections; cast. Comp. new edition, 1796 (K-D 355): a few differences.<br />

961. The Pirates. Opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Nov. 21.<br />

MS: title-page gives title, The Pirate. Comp. Songs, Duets, Trios, Chorusses, &c., in The<br />

Pirates, 1792 (K-D 265): some differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

962. The Historical Play of Columbus. Play, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1792 (K-D 260): a few differences.<br />

963. Richard the Second. Comic opera, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Not produced? (License refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong>: (Written by Mr. Cumberland.) Decr. 8th. 1792. Licence<br />

refused by The Lord Chamberlain.<br />

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964. [Harlequin's Museum; or, Mother Shipton Triumphant.] Songs in a New<br />

Pantomime. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1792, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 20.<br />

MS: Harlequin's Museum added on title-page and on a sheet, inserted in MS,<br />

containing another song; the latter endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> Song in the Pantomime of<br />

Harlequin's Museum, Decr. 1792.<br />

965. The Coventry Act. Comedy, 2 acts. James Plumptre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 29, 1792, <strong>John</strong> Brunton, Norwich. Prod. ca. Jan., 1793.<br />

MS. Comp. Norwich, 1793 (K-D 399): printed in three acts; numerous and extensive<br />

differences.<br />

966. The Bristol Tars; or, A New Way to Get a Wife. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bristol, 1792 (?).<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), June[?] 1st. 1792 Theatre Royal Bristol.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Bristol Tars...was among <strong>Larpent</strong>s MS and was licensed by him, as<br />

appears by his account book for the Bristol Theatre.<br />

967. Every One Has His Fault. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 29, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 12; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1793 (Dev<br />

8vo 63): practically identical.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1793<br />

968. I'Giuochi d'Agrigento. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Alessandro Ercole Pepoli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 5, 1793.<br />

MS: title-page states, a new Serious Opera as Performed at the King's Theatre in the<br />

Hay Market; cast.<br />

969. Anna. Comedy, 5 acts. Miss Cuthbertson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue; cast.<br />

970. Ozmin and Daraxa. Musical romance, 2 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 12, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Mar. 7.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Songs and Chorusses in Ozmyn & Daraxa, [1793] (K-D 254): slight<br />

differences.<br />

971. The Midnight Wanderers. Comic opera, 2 acts. William Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 25, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 9; numerous excisions. Comp. 1793 (K-D 360):<br />

considerable difference.<br />

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972. The Prize. Farce, with songs, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Mar. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 5; previous title, Throw Physic to the Dogs, deleted, and<br />

present title inserted by Kemble. Comp. The Prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8, Dublin, 1793 (Dev 8vo<br />

73): extensive differences.<br />

973. The Rival Sisters. Tragedy, 5 acts. Arthur Murphy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Mar. 18.<br />

Printed copy, 1793: MS epilogue. Comp. 2d ed., 1793 (K-D 455): text identical.<br />

974. Margaret of Anjou, Additions to. Historical interlude. Edward Jerningham (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Mar. 18, 1793(?).<br />

MS: dated C.G., Mar. 16, 1793.<br />

975. False Colours. Comedy, 5 acts. Edward Morris.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 27, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. Apr. 3.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1793 (K-D 250): a few differences.<br />

976. The Armorer. Comic opera, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 4, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 16. Comp. Songs and Chorusses in the Comic Opera<br />

of The Armorer, 1793 (K-D 251): slight discrepancies.<br />

977. Who Is She Like. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Tale of the Castle; or, Who Is She Like) Edinburgh, Apr. 6,<br />

1793.<br />

MS: dated Theatre Royal Edinburgh. March 9th. 1793.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent up to be licensed from the T. R. Edinburgh-<strong>Larpent</strong> entered it<br />

in his accounts under date of March 9th. 1793 and that he received it from Mr Eston<br />

[Mrs. Esten?] the Manager.<br />

978. Teodolinda. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. G. Boggio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Apr. 16, 1793.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

979. How to Grow Rich. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 18, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 27; some corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp.<br />

1793 (K-D 359): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Prologue was by Will. Tho. Fitzgerald.<br />

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980. Money at a Pinch. Comic opera, 2 acts. Horatio Robinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 25, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 12; a number of corrections; cast.<br />

981. To Arms! or, The British Recruit. Musical interlude, 1 act. Thomas Hurlstone.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 3, 1793.<br />

Printed copy: no title-page; dated 1793. Comp. 1793 (K-D 457): a few slight<br />

differences.<br />

982. Fortune's Wheel. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 4, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. May 7.<br />

MS.<br />

983. The Mariners. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 4, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. May 10.<br />

MS: prologue.<br />

984. Sprigs of Laurel; or, Royal Example. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 11, 1793.<br />

MS. Comp. 1793 (88731): no important differences.<br />

985. The Female Duellist. Afterpiece, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1793, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, H1 (D.L. Company). Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: slight corrections; cast. Comp. 1793 (K-D 259): a few differences.<br />

986. I Zingari in Fiera. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Translated by F. Panormo (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 14, 1793.<br />

MS: title-page states, as performed at the King's Theatre in the Hay Market; cast.<br />

See No. 1051, another version.<br />

987. Odenato e Zenobia. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, June 11, 1793.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 10; cast.<br />

988. The London Hermit; or, Rambles in Dorsetshire. Comedy, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 26, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 27; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. The Dramatic<br />

Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): numerous differences.<br />

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989. The Mountaineers. Melodrama, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 3.<br />

MS: slight corrections. Comp. 1794 (Dev 8vo 73): a number of differences.<br />

990. Caenarvon Castle; or, The Birth of the Prince of Wales. Musical<br />

entertainment, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Rose.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 6, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 12.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1793 (K-D 358): slight differences.<br />

991. The Children in the Wood. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 26, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Oct. 1.<br />

MS. Comp. 1794 (K-D 399): numerous verbal differences.<br />

992. The Ward of the Castle. Comic opera, 3 acts. Miss Burke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 24, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., 1793; numerous canceled passages; cast. Comp. Songs,<br />

Duets, Choruses, &c., in The Ward of the Castle, 1793 (Dev 8vo 66): slight differences;<br />

songs, only, printed.<br />

993. Guy Fawkes; or, The Fifth of November. Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 30, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Nov. 5.<br />

MS.<br />

994. The Siege of Berwick. Tragedy, 4 acts. Edward Jerningham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 13, 1793.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 10; two prologues (one also used with The World in<br />

a Village [No. 997]) and epilogue. Comp. 1794 (K-D 265): last scene quite different;<br />

otherwise practically identical.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: In <strong>Larpent</strong>s MS Copy she 'stabs herself & dies.' (Concerning the two<br />

endings, see B.D.)<br />

995. The Castle of Otranto. Play, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 13, 1793, Stephen Kemble, Newcastle. Prod. Nov. 28 (?).<br />

MS: some deletions; prologue and epilogue.<br />

996. Wives in Plenty; or, The More the Merrier. Comedy, 3 acts. From Charles<br />

Molloy, The Coquet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Nov. 23.<br />

MS: a few deletions. Comp. Songs, Duets, Choruses, &c., in Wives in Plenty, 1793 (Dev<br />

8vo 65): virtually the same; songs, only, printed.<br />

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997. The World in a Village. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1793, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 21; prologue and epilogue (another prologue bound with<br />

No. 994). Comp. The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

998. The Prodigal. Dramatic piece, 1 act. Francis Godolphin Waldron, from Joseph<br />

Mitchell, The Fatal Extravagance.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: title, The Perils of Penury, deleted on cover, but stands on title-page; dated by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27. Comp. 1794 (K-D 254): slight differences; two scenes of MS appear<br />

as two acts in printed text.<br />

999. My Grandmother! Musical farce, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Dec. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. 1796 (K-D 399): numerous, extensive differences.<br />

1000. Harlequin Faustus; or, The Devil Will Have His Own. Pantomime (dialogue<br />

and songs).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 14, 1793, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Harlequin and Faustus, etc.)<br />

Dec. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

1001. Harlequin Peasant; or, A Pantomime Rehearsed. Entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Dec. 27.<br />

MS: a few minor deletions.<br />

1002. Heigho for a Husband! Comedy, 4 acts. Francis Godolphin Waldron, from his<br />

Imitation; or, The Female Fortune Hunters.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, 1793, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Jan. 14, 1794.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1794 (K-D 253): a few differences.<br />

See No. 599.<br />

1003. Le Nozze di Dorina. Opera buffa (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, 1793.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1088, substantially the same.<br />

1004. Phaedra. Tragedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morris, from Racine.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1793?]<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, Written by Capt. Thomas Morris.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. quotes from <strong>Larpent</strong>'s account books (?), Phaedra, a Tragedy in five Acts<br />

for the benefit of the Literary Fund Feb. 7th 1793. (The same statement and date are<br />

repeated in B.C.)<br />

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1005. Il Matrimonio Segreto. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Bertati (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 11, 1794.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1812, substantially the same.<br />

1006. The Purse; or, Benevolent Tar. Musical drama, 1 act. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Feb. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 1794 (K-D 630): slight differences.<br />

1007. I Contadini Bizarri. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. T. Grandi, alterations by<br />

Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 1, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H1, Jan. 31; cast.<br />

1008. Love's Frailties; or, Precept against Practice. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas<br />

Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 5, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 4; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1794 (K-D<br />

452): slight differences.<br />

1009. The Box Lobby Challenge. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS: note inserted, Page 11 & 12 scratchd out & not to be performed. The whole scene<br />

is expunged. F. G. Waldron; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 3d ed.,<br />

[1794] (K-D 251): slight differences; expunged passage is printed in full.<br />

1010. The Travellers in Switzerland. Comic opera, 3 acts. Henry Bate [Bate<br />

Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 25, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 14. Comp. 1794 (Dev 8vo 65): a few differences.<br />

1011. The Packet Boat. Musical farce, 2 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 8; prologue.<br />

1012. Il Capriccio Dramatico. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte, from<br />

G. M. Diodati.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 8, 1794.<br />

MS: cast. (Bound between Acts I and II is Il Dn. Giovanni [No. 1013].)<br />

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1013. Il Dn. Giovanni. Tragicomic opera (Italian), 1 act. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Mar. 8, 1794.<br />

MS: cast. (Bound with No. 1012, and not listed in B.C.)<br />

See No. 1966.<br />

1014. Fontainville Forest. Play, 5 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 25.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1794 (112580): slight differences.<br />

1015. La Bella Pescatrice. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act. Saverio Zini; alterations by<br />

Giovanni Mazzinghi and by Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Pantheon, Mar. 24, 1791(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 17, 1794; title-page states, to be performed at the King's<br />

Theatre in the Hay Market; cast.<br />

1016. Netley Abbey. Operatic farce, 2 acts. William Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 28; title-page states, by Mr. Pearce; cast. Comp. 1794 (K-D<br />

316): many differences.<br />

1017. Now, Taylors, Is Your Time. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Advertised (as Now's Your Time,<br />

Taylors) at C.G., 1794; withdrawn.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; epilogue.<br />

1018. The Jew. Play, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 1. Comp. 1794 (K-D 253): substantially the same.<br />

1019. British Gratitude and Hibernian Friendship; or, An Escape from France.<br />

Musical drama, 1 act. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as British Fortitude and Hibernian Friendship) C.G., Apr. 29,<br />

1794.<br />

MS. (Appended, Tully's Rambles [No. 1020].) Comp. British Fortitude, etc., 1794 (K-D<br />

317): a few differences.<br />

1020. Tully's Rambles. [An Irishman's Tour through London; or, Tully's Vocal and<br />

Rhetorical Description of Westminster Abbey, etc.] Recitation.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Apr. 29, 1794.<br />

MS. (Bound with No. 1019, and not listed in B.C.)<br />

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1021. At Anchor in the Bay of Naples. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Naples Bay; or, The British Seamen at Anchor) C.G., May 2,<br />

1794.<br />

MS: dated April 28th 1794, Theatre Royal Covent Garden; cast.<br />

1022. Love and Honor; or, Britannia in Full Glory at Spithead. Musical interlude, 1<br />

act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 9, 1794.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 1; cast.<br />

1023. Il Burbero di Buon Cuore. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 17, 1794.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1024. The Siege of Meaux. Tragedy, 3 acts. Henry James Pye.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 19, 1794.<br />

MS: dated 1794; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1794 (K-D 317): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1025. Colin and Susan; or, The Speechless Wife. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Speechless Wife) C.G., May 22, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 12; cast. Comp. Songs, Duets, Choruses, &c., in The<br />

Speechless Wife, 1794 (Dev 8vo 66): a few slight differences.<br />

1026. The Natural Son (Revised). Comedy, 4 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 22, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. June 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 24; notice states, abridged into four Acts; epilogue. Comp.<br />

1785 (K-D 103): MS an abridgment (made by omission of scenes) of the play as<br />

printed.<br />

See No. 676.<br />

1027. The Sicilian Romance; or, The Apparition of the Cliffs. Play, 3 acts. Henry<br />

Siddons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 24, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 28.<br />

MS: slight deletion of text. Comp. 1794 (K-D 265): numerous differences.<br />

1028. A [The] New Divertisment. Musical piece.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 26, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 21.<br />

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1029. Czartoriska. Opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 30, 1794, J. P. Kemble, D.L. Prod. (as Lodoiska) June 9.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, June, 1794; cast. Comp. Lodoiska, [1794] (K-D 418): slight<br />

differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: There seems to have been some doubt what this piece should be<br />

called-Kemble in his letter dated May 30. 1794 names it Czartoriska and erases<br />

Lodoiska that had been written upon the title page. Nevertheless it was produced as<br />

Lodoiska. <strong>Larpent</strong> in his account book has altered the name from Czartoriska to<br />

Lodoviski.<br />

1030. A Loyal Effusion [in Honor of His Majesty's Birthday]. Occasional piece, 1<br />

act. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 4, 1794.<br />

MS: dated 1794; headed A Loyal Effusion, Consisting of Dialogue Music & Spectacle to<br />

conclude with a Song & Chorus in honor of his Majesty's Birth-day written and<br />

composed by Mr. Dibdin.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The date ought to be 1794 [ B.D. gives it 1797] and <strong>Larpent</strong> enters it in<br />

his license-book on 29 May 1794-His copy was also dated 1794.<br />

1031. The French Village Surrender'd; or, The Loyal Soldier. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [June 25, 1794.] Not produced?<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Bristol, June 25, 1794; some corrections and insertions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was 'withdrawn' before the fee was paid and he [<strong>Larpent</strong>] has marked<br />

that word in the margin of his account book. The date he gives is 25 June 1794. The<br />

piece was among his MSS.<br />

1032. The Glorious First of June. Piece, 1 act. Richard Brinsley Sheridan, James<br />

Cobb, and others.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 1, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. July 2.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Songs... in... The Glorious First of June, n.d. (K-D 253): most of the<br />

songs printed are not in the MS. (MS differs also from the description given by Moore<br />

and by Michael Kelly, quoted by R. Crompton Rhodes [ed.], The <strong>Plays</strong> and Poems of<br />

Richard Brinsley Sheridan [1928], III, 314-16.)<br />

1033. Auld Robin Gray. Musical piece, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 22, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; much revised; cast. Comp. 1794 (K-D 369): several differences<br />

in order of scenes, etc.<br />

1034. How to Be Happy. Comedy, 5 acts. George Brewer.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 9.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and additions; prologue and epilogue; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The alterations in <strong>Larpent</strong>s copy were in the hand writing of Colman.<br />

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1035. Rule Britannia. A Loyal Sketch, 2 acts. James Roberts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 11, 1794, Francis Godolphin Waldron, pro G. Colman Jun. Esq., H2.<br />

Prod. Aug. 18.<br />

MS. Comp. 1794 (K-D 362): numerous slight differences.<br />

1036. Britain's Glory; or, A Trip to Portsmouth. Interlude, 1 act. _____ Benson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 18; inserted, a note, Harris to <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Aug. 25,<br />

asking to see the Prelude with which the new Theatre opened in Sepr. 1792 [i.e., No.<br />

958?]. Comp. n.d. [1798?] (K-D 350): slight differences.<br />

1037. Jenny's Whim; or, The Roasted Emperor. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 23, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Advertised at H2, Sept. 1,<br />

1794, but withdrawn.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 25; many deletions and revisions; included, transcripts of<br />

several letters concerning the Examiner's objections and withdrawal of play from<br />

production.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: There was a correspondence on the subject between <strong>Larpent</strong>, Colman &<br />

the Marq of Salisbury in consequence of the license having been withheld. <strong>Larpent</strong>s<br />

copy of the farce was altered by Colman in many places & most importantly but the<br />

objection does not seem to have been overcome: that objection was that it 'ridiculed<br />

the Empr. of Morocco', besides having 'allusions to titles and persons'.<br />

1038. The Flesh and the Spirit. Musical dramatic romance, 1 act. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 30, 1794, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. (as The Apparition)<br />

Sept. 3.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and alterations; cast. Comp. The Apparition, 1794 (K-D<br />

354): slight differences.<br />

1039. The Rival Queens; or, Drury Lane & Covent Garden. Interlude (prelude).<br />

Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 10, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Sept. 15.<br />

MS: a few corrections and insertions.<br />

1040. The Roman Actor. Piece, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, Compressed from Philip<br />

Massinger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1794, J. P. Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 23, 1796.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1041. Emilia Galotti. Tragedy, 5 acts. Translated from Gotthold Ephraim Lessing.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Oct. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 21; prologue and epilogue.<br />

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1042. The Rage. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 23, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 10; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1795 (Dev<br />

8vo 61): slight differences.<br />

1043. Arrived at Portsmouth. Operatic drama, 2 acts. William Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 30, 1794.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 21. Comp. The Words of the Songs,... in... Arrived at<br />

Portsmouth, 1794 (113229): slight discrepancies in order of songs, etc.<br />

1044. The Wedding Day. Comedy, 2 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 30, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 31; prologue. Comp. 1794 (K-D 252): a few minor<br />

differences; act division differs.<br />

1045. The Town as It Is. Comedy, 5 acts. Hannah Cowley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1794, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Town Before You) Dec. 6.<br />

MS: a few corrections; prologue and epilogue. Comp. The Town Before You, 1795 (K-D<br />

318): great differences.<br />

1046. Nobody. Comedy, 2 acts. Mary Robinson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 27, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 28; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1047. L'Amore Contrastato. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giuseppi Palomba (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 6, 1794 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, as represented at H1.<br />

See No. 1048.<br />

1048. L'Amor Contrastato. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giuseppi Palomba (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 6, 1794 (?).<br />

MS: title states, da rappresentarsi nel Reale Teatro Pantheon; cast.<br />

See No. 1047, which is apparently the same opera.<br />

1049. Zenobia in Palmira. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 12, 1794 (?).<br />

MS: cast. (Dated in B.C., May 19, 1800.)<br />

1050. The Cherokee. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 18, 1794, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Dec. 20.<br />

MS. Comp. 1795 (K-D 295): a pirated edition, apparently a paraphrase of the material,<br />

with differences in phraseology and in order and content of scenes.<br />

See No. 1347.<br />

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1051. I Zingari in Fiera. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [H1, Jan. 9, 1795.]<br />

MS: dated 1795; cast. (Dated in B.C., H1, Jan. 9.)<br />

See No. 986.<br />

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1052. Debora e Sisara. Oratorio (Italian), 2 pts. Carlo Sernicola (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1795, Jean Baptiste Viotti, H1.<br />

MS.<br />

1053. La Scola de Maritati. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1795, by G. B. Viotti, H1. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1054. The Mysteries of the Castle. Dramatic tale, 3 acts. Miles Peter Andrews and<br />

Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 31, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 1795; cast. Comp. 1795. (K-D 361): slight differences.<br />

1055. Crotchet Lodge. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Hurlstone.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 14, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, C.G., Feb. 7; title-page endorsed Mr. Hurlston; numerous deletions;<br />

prologue; cast. Comp. n.d. (K-D 260): a few differences.<br />

1056. The Wheel of Fortune. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Feb. 28.<br />

MS: another title, The Philosopher, or The Turns of Fortune, on title-page; The Wheel of<br />

Fortune written on cover by <strong>Larpent</strong>; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1795 (K-D 252):<br />

slight differences; one scene in MS not printed.<br />

1057. King Henry The Third; or, England Preserv'd. Historical play, 5 acts. George<br />

Watson-Taylor.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as England Preserved) C.G., Feb. 26, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 15; prologue; cast. Comp. England Preserved, 1795<br />

(Dev 8vo 65): slight differences in Acts I-III; more numerous differences in Acts IV and<br />

V.<br />

1058. Edwy and Elgiva. Tragedy, 5 acts. Frances (Burney) D'Arblay.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 10; prologue and epilogue; cast; a note, J[ohn?] Brandon to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 6: Mr Lewis desires me to acquaint You, the Passage, you<br />

mentioned-is Omitted in the representation. (This is apparently in answer to the note<br />

bound with, and referring to, The Crusade [No. 870].)<br />

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1059. Aci e Galatea. Pastoral opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 10, 1795, G. B. Viotti, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1060. Life's Vagaries. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 19, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 12; prologue and Concluding Address; cast. Comp.<br />

1795 (K-D 591): differs slightly.<br />

1061. The Masquerade. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Mar. 21, 1795.]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Norwich, Mar. 21, 1795.<br />

1062. Windsor Castle. Opera, 2 acts. William Pearce.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 6, 1795.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 17. Comp. 1795 (K-D 265): a number of<br />

differences.<br />

1063. The Telegraphe; or, A New Way of Knowing Things. Farce, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Dent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 8, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 26. Comp. 1795 (K-D 255): slight difference.<br />

1064. The Welch Heiress. Comedy, 5 acts. Edward Jerningham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS: some revision; prologue (by <strong>John</strong> Taylor) and epilogue (by Henry Seymour<br />

Conway). Comp. 1795 (Dev 8vo 65): numerous differences.<br />

1065. Jack of Newbury. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: included, The Masque or Pageant To conclude the Opera of Jack of Newbury, in<br />

lieu of the Finale sent with the Original Copy. April 1795 (endorsement in hand of<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>). Comp. Songs, Choruses, &c., in Jack of Newbury, 1795 (K-D 258): some<br />

songs in MS not printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. [referring to entry in B.D.]: It was not originally so concluded: the copy<br />

sent to the licenser had merely a finale and afterwards the intention being changed<br />

what was called 'a Hymeneal Pageant' was substituted: both were among <strong>Larpent</strong>s<br />

MS.<br />

1066. Love and Money. Farce, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Apr. 10, 1795.]<br />

MS: cover, in <strong>Larpent</strong>'s hand, reads: Love & Money A Farce in 2 [ sic] Acts Theatre<br />

Royal, Norwich, 10th April, 1795.<br />

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1067. Il Conte Ridicolo. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., G. B. Viotti, H1. Prod. Apr. 14, 1795.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 10; cast.<br />

1068. How to Get Married. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Apr. 19, 1795?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 19, 1795.<br />

1069. A Lounge at Brighton. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Irish Mimic) C.G., Apr. 23, 1795.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb., 1795; cast. Comp. The Irish Mimic, new ed., 1795 (K-D<br />

258): numerous slight differences.<br />

1070. The Adopted Child. Musical drama, 2 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 25. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 54): a number of differences.<br />

1071. Mutual Inconstancy. Farce, 2 acts. From P. M. Destouches.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Apr. 24, 1795?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Apr. 24, 1795.<br />

1072. Alceste; o sia, Il Trionfo dell' Amor Conjugale. Opera (Italian), 3 acts. Ranieri<br />

de' Calsabigi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1795, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

1073. First Love. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 2; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1795 (K-D 261): slight<br />

differences; one scene in MS not printed.<br />

1074. Love and Loyalty. Opera, 2 acts. B. Lindor (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [April, 1795?] Not produced (?).<br />

MS: dated Theatre Royal, Norwich. April 1795; endorsed by B. Lindor [?]; some<br />

deletions.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: 'Love and Loyalty, an Opera in 2 Acts by B. Lindor' was sent to <strong>Larpent</strong> in<br />

April 1795 but it was not licensed as he has entered in his account book that the<br />

license was 'never taken out.'<br />

1075. The Bank Note; or, Lessons for Ladies. Comedy, 5 acts. William Macready.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 1, 1795.<br />

MS: numerous cancellations; epilogue and prologue. Comp. 1795 (K-D 251): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

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1076. The Sailor's Prize; [or, May-Day Wedding]. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 1, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 28, 1794 [1795?]; cast.<br />

1077. 'Tis a Strange World. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Deserted Daughter) C.G., May 2, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 17; several canceled passages; prologue and<br />

epilogue; cast. Comp. The Deserted Daughter, 3d ed., 1795 (K-D 357): a few<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 1290.<br />

1078. An Address to Be Spoken by Mrs. Powell on Her Benefit Night at the Theatre<br />

Royal Drury Lane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken by Mrs. Powell, D.L., May 2, 1795.<br />

MS.<br />

1079. Death of Captain Faulkner; or, British Heroism. Musical interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 19, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 23.<br />

1080. Saint Andrews Festival; or, The Game at Goff. Comic piece (farce), 1 act.<br />

<strong>John</strong> Peter Roberdeau.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 22, 1795, William Powell, D.L. Prod. May 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 23.<br />

1081. Casimer the Great. Play, 3 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 25, 1795, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. (as Zorinski) June<br />

20.<br />

MS: a few corrections in another hand. Comp. Zorinski, 1795 (K-D 364): a few<br />

differences.<br />

1082. L'Isola del Piacere. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 26, 1795.<br />

MS: title-page states, for production at H1; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 20; cast.<br />

See No. 1328 (there are numerous differences).<br />

1083. Le Nozze de Contadini Spagnuoli. Opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 28, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), King's Theatre Haymarket 20th. May 1795.<br />

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1084. Little Ben and Little Bob; or, Huzza for Old England. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Poor Sailor) C.G., May 29, 1795.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 12; much revised.<br />

1085. The Secret Tribunal. Play, 5 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 3, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 11; slight deletion; prologue and epilogue, with<br />

separate application, May 30, Thomas Harris, C.G. Comp. 1795 (Dev 8vo 11): a few<br />

slight differences.<br />

1086. New Hay at the Old Market. Occasional dramatic piece (prelude), 1 act.<br />

George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 4, 1795, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 9.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1795 (K-D 254): almost identical.<br />

1087. Masque [for Marriage of the Prince of Wales]. Interlude. <strong>John</strong> Gretton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 6, 1795.<br />

MS: title, Masque or Interlude-To be perform'd for the Benefit of Mrs. Clendining on<br />

Saty June 6th-(1795) Altered by the author <strong>John</strong> Gretton Esqr. from his Ode performed<br />

at the Pantheon May 4th. in honor of the nuptials of his Royal Highness the Prince of<br />

Wales with Caroline princess of Brunswick.-Sett to Musick by Mr. Spofforth-The Dances<br />

by Mr. Byrne[?]; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 26.<br />

1088. Le Nozze di Dorina. Comic opera (Italian) (2 acts?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 10, 1795, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: only Act I; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

See No. 1003.<br />

1089. The Frolics of an Hour. Musical interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 16, 1795.<br />

Printed copy, 1795: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Covent Garden June 7th. 1795-; MS corrections;<br />

occasional address deleted. Comp. 1795 (K-D 356): different edition but same press<br />

and date; the <strong>Larpent</strong> copy is apparently earlier, as some of the MS corrections are<br />

printed in the K-D copy; it contains songs not in K-D copy, and a different cast.<br />

1090. Who Pays the Reckoning? Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Samuel James<br />

Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 7, 1795, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 11; cast. Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in Who Pays<br />

the Reckoning?, 1795 (Dev 8vo 66): several discrepancies; songs, only, printed.<br />

1091. The Three and the Deuce. Musical dramatic piece, 3 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1795, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Sept. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 25; prologue. Comp. 1806 (K-D 410): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

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1092. Love and Money; or, The Fair Caledonian. Musical farce, 1 act. _____ Benson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 24, 1795, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 29.<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> A Comedy in five acts [ sic]; corrections and insertions, in<br />

another hand (Colman's?); notice states, for Mrs Kemble's Benefit. Comp. n.d. (K-D<br />

350): a few differences.<br />

1093. The Whim. Comedy, 2 acts. Eglantine, Lady Wallace.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 7, 1795, Thomas Shaw, Margate. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Prohibited from being acted. Comp. 2d ed., Margate, 1795<br />

(K-D 265) and 1st ed. (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1104, q.v.): minor differences; printed in<br />

three acts.<br />

1094. Love and Madness; or, The Two Noble Kinsmen. Comedy, 5 acts. Francis<br />

Godolphin Waldron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 15, 1795, F. G. Waldron, H2. Prod. Sept. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 16; notice, signed by Waldron, states: The two Pieces sent<br />

herewith-called Love and Madness, M.S and ' Tis a Wise Child knows his Father.<br />

Printed, are the Old Play of the Two Noble Kinsmen, with trifling Alterations by myself.<br />

and the Comedy of the Maid of Kent, written by me, and performed a few years since<br />

at Drury Lane Theatre, Abridged:-They are intended for Representation at the Theatre<br />

Royal Haymarket on Monday Next, for my Benefit...<br />

See No. 1095.<br />

1095. 'Tis a Wise Child Knows His Own Father. Comedy, 3 acts. Francis Godolphin<br />

Waldron, from The Maid of Kent.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 1094) Sept. 15, 1795, F. G. Waldron, H2. Prod. Sept. 21.<br />

Printed copy of The Maid of Kent, 1778: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 16; MS alterations;<br />

acts IV and V omitted.<br />

1096. The Dependent. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1795, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Oct. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 10; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1097. Speculation. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 7, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Sept. 29; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1795 (Dev<br />

8vo 63): slight differences.<br />

1098. La Bella Arsene. Comic opera (Italian), 3 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte, from F. S.<br />

Favart.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 12, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H1, Dec. 10; partial cast; final page signed Le Texieo[?].<br />

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1099. The Merry Forrester, Songs in. Pantomime. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Merry Sherwood; or, Harlequin Forrester) C.G., Dec. 21, 1795.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 14.<br />

1100. The Events of a Day. Drama, 5 acts. Miss Edmead.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, 1795.<br />

MS: a few corrections.<br />

1101. Mrs. Doggrell in Her Altitudes; or, Strange Effects of a West India Ramble.<br />

Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Endorsed For Monday, April 20th. 1795. Theatre-royal, Hay-Market.<br />

Edwd. Everard. Prod. H2, 1795.<br />

MS.<br />

1102. Ridicule; or, Life's a Jest. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Not produced? [1795.]<br />

MS: endorsed (in author's hand?) at beginning, Begun February 8.-1795, and at end,<br />

Ended February 16th. 1795.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Ridicule or Lifes a Jest a comedy in 5 Acts in MS is in my hands [he does<br />

not say among <strong>Larpent</strong>'s MSS] with the date 1795. It does not appear that it was ever<br />

acted.<br />

1103. Sunshine after Rain; or, The Mad Guardian. Farce, 2 acts. T. Merchant [i.e.,<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Mad Guardian) Manchester, 1795.<br />

MS: title-page states, By T. Merchant. Of the Theatre Royal Manchester; prologue.<br />

Comp. The Mad Guardian; or, Sunshine after Rain, Huddersfield, [1795] (K-D 252):<br />

virtually identical.<br />

1104. The Whim. Comedy, 3 acts. Eglantine, Lady Wallace.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Published after license had been refused.]<br />

Printed copy, Margate, 1795: with an Address to the Public, upon the arbitrary and<br />

unjust Aspersion of the Licenser against its political sentiments. Offered to be acted...,<br />

but refused the Royal License; passages in the Address underscored in MS. Comp.<br />

same ed. (Dev 8vo 21): identical.<br />

See No. 1093.<br />

1105. The Way to Get Married. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 7; prologue and epilogue, with separate application, Jan. 12;<br />

cast. Comp. 1796 (K-D 364): a few differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1796<br />

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1106. Harlequin Captive; or, The Magic Fire. Pantomime, 23 scenes. William Linley<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 7; two pages of additions, with separate application, Jan. 12.<br />

1107. Days of Yore. Drama, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 13, 1796.<br />

MS: endorsed: Theatre Royal Covent Garden. December 17th. 1795; prologue; cast.<br />

Comp. 1796 (K-D 365): virtually the same.<br />

1108. Lock and Key; or, Bamboozell. Musical Farce, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 15, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 19; cast. Comp. 1796 (K-D 452): numerous differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Its original title was Bamboozell but it was altered while in the Licensers<br />

hands as <strong>Larpent</strong> registers in his account book under the date of Jany 19. 1796.<br />

1109. The Man of Ten Thousand. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 19, 1795 [1796?]; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1796 (K-D<br />

254): a few differences.<br />

1110. Vortigern. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Henry Ireland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 4; numerous erasures and corrections; prologue and two<br />

epilogues. Comp. 1799 (K-D 347): some differences.<br />

1111. The Shepherdess of Cheapside. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Feb. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 16; first page of text canceled. Comp. Songs and Finale, in<br />

The Shepherdess of Cheapside, 1796 (K-D 255): quite different, only two songs in MS<br />

being printed; dialogue not printed.<br />

1112. Gli [I?] Traci Amanti. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. A. Palomba.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 16, 1796.<br />

MS: title-page states, to be performed H1, Feb. 15; cast.<br />

1113. Almeyda, Queen of Granada. Tragedy, 5 acts. Sophia Lee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 19, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 20.<br />

MS: numerous and extensive cancellations; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1796 (K-D<br />

444): numerous differences.<br />

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1114. Piramo e Tisbe. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Feb., 1796.] [Prod. H1, Apr. 22, 1775?]<br />

MS: dated Feb., 1796; cast; last page signed Le Févre[?].<br />

1115. [Address], Spoken for Mr. Millar's Benefit.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Dated Feb., 1796.<br />

MS.<br />

1116. The Iron Chest, [Speeches to Be Introduced In]. George Colman, the<br />

Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 11, 1796, William Powell, D.L. Prod. Mar. 12.<br />

MS: notice states: The inclosed Speeches intended to be introduced in the Iron<br />

Chest-it is hoped will not be disapproved of by the Lord Chamberlain-They are meant<br />

merely to connect, where omissions have been made according to your directions.<br />

Comp. 2d ed., 1796 (42055): the two speeches (in Act II, Scene 1, and Act III, Scene 3)<br />

are printed.<br />

1117. The Lad o' The Hills; or, Wicklow Gold Mine. Comic opera, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 11, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Wicklow Gold Mines) Apr.<br />

9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 13. Comp. The Wicklow Mountains, in The Dramatic Works<br />

of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): considerable difference.<br />

1118. I Due Gobbi. [La Confusione della Somiglianza; ossiano, I Due Gobbi.] [La<br />

Somiglianza; ossiano, I Gobbi.] Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Cosimo Mazzini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 12, 1796, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Mar. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 14.<br />

1119. The Way to Get Unmarried. Dramatic sketch, 1 act. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 30, 1796.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G. and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 18. Comp. version in Parnassian<br />

Bagatelles, 1796 (K-D 424): virtually identical.<br />

1120. The Conspiracy. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Jephson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Nov. 15.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1796 (K-D 376): some differences.<br />

1121. Iphigenia in Tauride. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1796, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

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1122. The Smugglers. Musical farce, 2 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 8, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 13.<br />

MS: some deletions and revisions. Comp. 1796 (K-D 363): numerous differences, slight<br />

except at end of Act II.<br />

1123. La Modista Raggiratrice. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giambattista Lorenzi<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1796, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

See No. 2074 (there are slight differences).<br />

1124. Point at Herqui; [or, British Bravery Triumphant]. Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 15, 1796.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 7.<br />

1125. The Sleeper; or, A.D. 1803. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Doldrum) C.G., Apr. 23, 1796.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G. and dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr. 12. Comp. The Doldrum; or, 1803, in<br />

The Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): numerous differences.<br />

1126. Mahmoud. Musical romance, 3 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Grubb, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28.<br />

1127. The Barber's Petition. Recitation.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 1129) Apr. 29, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: dated 1796.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Barbers Petition with a song was licensed by <strong>Larpent</strong> on 29 April<br />

1796 probably for some benefit.<br />

1128. Jacob's Ramble. Recitation.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 1129) Apr. 29, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as A Ramble to<br />

Bath) May 6.<br />

MS.<br />

1129. The Mask'd Friend. Comedy, 3 acts. From Thomas Holcroft, Duplìcity.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1796; cast; notice includes Nos. 1127 and 1128, q.v.<br />

See No. 571.<br />

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1130. An Occasional Address to Be Spoken by Mr. Bensley on Friday, May 6th,<br />

1796.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Grubb, D.L. Spoken May 6.<br />

MS.<br />

1131. The Witch of the Wood; or, The Nutting Girls. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 10, 1796.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 6. Comp. Airs, Duettos, Trios, and Chorusses, in The<br />

Witch of the Wood, 1796 (Dev 8vo 65): virtually no difference.<br />

1132. Alive and Merry. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Brown (?), or <strong>John</strong> Grubb (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Grubb, D.L. Prod. May 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 12; prologue.<br />

1133. Celadon and Florimel; [or, The Happy Counterplot]. Comedy, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

Philip Kemble, from Colley Cibber, The Comical Lovers.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1796, <strong>John</strong> Grubb, D.L. Prod. May 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 12.<br />

1134. Antigona. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, 1796, William Jewell, H1. Prod. May 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 23; cast.<br />

1135. Banian Day. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. George Brewer.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 27 (?), 1796, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 7. Comp. Bannian Day, 1796 (K-D 444): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

1136. Il Tesoro. Opera buffa (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 11, 1796, William Jewell, H1, Prod. June 14.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1137. The Magick Banner; or, Two Wives in a House. Play, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 16, 1796, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. (as Alfred; or, The<br />

Magic Banner) June 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 17; prologue. Comp. Alfred; or, The Magic Banner, in The<br />

Dramatic Works of <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe, 1798 (147094): numerous slight differences.<br />

1138. Don Pedro. Play, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1796, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 4; numerous revisions; prologue; cast. Comp. The<br />

Posthumous Dramatick Works of Richard Cumberland, 1813 (121215): printed text<br />

virtually identical with MS before revision.<br />

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1139. The Charity Boy. Musical drama, 2 acts. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1796, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Apparently not performed.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 2; numerous cancellations; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was first licensed for the Haymarket on Aug. 2. 1796 but whether it<br />

was played or not does not appear-It was afterwards brought forward at Drury Lane in<br />

Nov. 1796 with some alterations.<br />

See No. 1142.<br />

1140. Fortune's Fool. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 29, 1796.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 12; passages deleted; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1796<br />

(K-D 448): only slight differences.<br />

1141. Olympus in an Uproar; or, The Descent of the Deities. Burletta, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe, from Kane O'Hara, The Golden Pippin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 5, 1796.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 20.<br />

See Nos. 330 and 339.<br />

1142. The Charity Boy. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Nov. 5, 1796.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Nov., 1796.<br />

See No. 1139.<br />

1143. The King's Bench. Opera, 3 acts. Joseph George Holman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Abroad and at Home) C.G., Nov. 19, 1796.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 14. Comp. Abroad and at Home, 2d ed., 1796 (K-D<br />

354): numerous differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong> enters the title in his account book as 'The Kings Bench or<br />

abroad & at home' and says nothing of any disapprobation. In the copy of the play<br />

sent to him it stood only the Kings Bench.<br />

1144. The Force of Ridicule. Comedy, 4 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1796, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 23; prologue and epilogue (with separate application for<br />

license, Nov. 26).<br />

1145. L'Amor fra Le Vendemmie. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1796, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

1146. The Shipwreck. Comic opera, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1796, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 9. Comp. 1797 (K-D 333): a number of differences.<br />

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1147. Il Consiglio Imprudente. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1796, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Dec. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 20(?); cast.<br />

See No. 1861.<br />

1148. Harlequin and Oberon; [or, Little Fanny's Love], Songs in. [Harlequin and<br />

Oberon; or, The Chace to Gretna.] Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 19, 1796.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 10; a note, dated C.G., Dec. 10, requesting that one song<br />

be omitted, having been licensed before.<br />

1149. A Cure for the Heart Ache. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 24, 1796, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 10, 1797.<br />

MS: some deletions; notes by <strong>Larpent</strong> and by Morton regarding censorship and<br />

alterations; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1808 (Inchbald's British Theatre):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

1150. The Honey Moon. Comic opera, 3 acts. William Linley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 29, 1796, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 7, 1797.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 31, 1796. Comp. Songs, Choruses, &c., &c., in The Honey<br />

Moon, 1797 (K-D 253): virtually the same; songs, only, printed.<br />

1151. The Battle of Eddington; or, British Liberty. Tragedy, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Penn.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Richmond (?), 1796 (?); H2, May 10, 1797.<br />

MS: numerous corrections; endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Theatre Royal Richmond Mr.<br />

Wathin Manager; prologue. Comp. 2d ed., with alterations, 1796 (K-D 297): slight<br />

differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was licensed on 10 Feby 1796 for the Richmond Theatre, Mr. Wathin<br />

Manager.<br />

1152. Evelina. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1797, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Jan. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 9; cast.<br />

1153. A Friend in Need. Comic opera, 3 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 2; much revised; cast. Comp. Songs, Trios, &c., and Finales,<br />

in A Friend in Need, 1797 (K-D 257): a few differences.<br />

1154. Bantry Bay. Musical piece, 1 act. G. N. Reynolds (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 18, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 10; a number of corrections; cast. Comp. 1797 (K-D<br />

444): quite different; printed in two acts.<br />

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1155. The Primitive Wife and Modern Maid. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Wives as They Were and Maids as They Are) C.G., Mar. 4,<br />

1797.<br />

MS: dated Feb. 10; cast. (Bound with No. 1156.) Comp. Wives as They Were, etc.,<br />

1797 (K-D 255): slight differences.<br />

1156. The Marriage of the Thames with Bellona. Cantata (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9, 1797, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar., 1797; cast.<br />

1157. Don Raymond; or, The Castle of Lindenburgh, Airs, Glees, &c., in. Ballet<br />

pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Raymond and Agnes, etc.) C.G., Mar. 16, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. II.<br />

1158. The Will and the Deed. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 23, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as The Will) Apr. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 24; prologue and epilogue. Comp. The Will, 1797 (K-D 365):<br />

slight differences.<br />

1159. The Italian Villagers. Opera, 3 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 10, 1797, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast. Comp. Airs, Duets, Trios, &c., &c., in Italian Villagers, 1797<br />

(K-D 298): numerous differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

1160. The Tatlers. Comedy, 5 acts. Benjamin Hoadly.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 12, 1797, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), By Dr Hoadly; epilogue and Occasional Address.<br />

1161. L'Arbore di Diana. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1797, William Jewell, H1. Prod. 1797 (?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr. 14, 1797; cast.<br />

1162. The Last of the Family. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. May 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; epilogue (with separate application, May 4, stating that it is to<br />

be used for Mr. Bannister's benefit) and prologue. Comp. The Posthumous Dramatick<br />

Works of Richard Cumberland, 1813 (121215): slight differences.<br />

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1163. The Wandering Jew; [or, Love's Masquerade]. Farce, 2 acts. Andrew<br />

Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. May 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 4th ed., 1797 (K-D 364): slight differences, more<br />

numerous in Act II.<br />

1164. Nina. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1797, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Apr. 27.<br />

MS: dated Apr. 20; cast.<br />

1165. My Night-gown and Slippers; or, Tales in Verse. George Colman, the<br />

Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Apr. 28, 1797.<br />

Printed copy, 1797: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), D.L., Apr. 20.<br />

Note<br />

See Colman's preface, dated Mar. 21, 1797, where it is stated that a contemplated<br />

performance of the tales at H2 was relinquished.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: My Night-gown & Slippers by G. Colman Junr. seems to have been<br />

performed at Drury Lane as an Interlude, but in what way the 'tales in verse' were<br />

introduced is not mentioned. By <strong>Larpent</strong>s account book it appears that they were<br />

divided into three parts and the whole is entitled An Interlude called my Night-gown &<br />

Slippers' with the date of April 20. 1797.<br />

1166. The Surrender of Trinidad. Dramatic piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1797, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 2; cast.<br />

1167. Fairy Favours; or, The Nuptial Benison. [The Fairy Festival (?).] Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 6, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. [Prod. as The Fairy Festival May<br />

13?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 8.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Fairy Favours or the Nuptial Benison was performed at Drury Lane in<br />

May 1797, having been sent for Licence on the 8th. May-The principal characters were<br />

Oberon, Puck & Titania, & it was only a sort of masque or shew in one act-It was no<br />

doubt the same as is mentioned as The Fairy Festival No. 41. ( B.D., II, 214.)<br />

1168. The Honest Thieves. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Knight, from Robert Howard, The<br />

Committee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 9, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 26. Comp. 2d ed., 1797 (K-D 458): slight differences.<br />

See No. 2277.<br />

1169. Kitty Connolly & Jack the Painter. A true tale.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 13, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. [Spoken May 24?]<br />

MS: notice states, intended to be spoken by Mr. King at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane<br />

on his Benefit night; endorsed, by J.P.C., T.R. Drury Lane May 18 1797 No Play.<br />

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1170. The Hovel. Ballad opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 15, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. May 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 18; inserted, additional songs with separate notice, May 20,<br />

J. Stokes(?); note, Stokes(?) to <strong>Larpent</strong>, May 15, states that the songs will be sent as<br />

soon as the author brings them to the theatre; original notice states, for Miss Leak's<br />

benefit.<br />

1171. The Village Fête. Occasional interlude, 2 scenes. Richard Cumberland (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 18, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 10; partial cast.<br />

1172. A Venetian Tale. [Diamond Cut Diamond; or, Venetial Revels(?).] [Theodore<br />

Edward Hook?] Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. as Diamond Cut Diamond, C.G., May 23, 1797?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 12, 1797.<br />

1173. Cambro Britons; or, Fishguard in an Uproar. Musical interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 31, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 17.<br />

1174. Merope. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 3, 1797, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 3; cast.<br />

1175. Pygmalion. Interlude (Italian).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 8, 1797, Vincent Federici for Mr. Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1176. The Legacy. [The Irish Legacy(?).] Musical entertainment, 2 acts. [Samuel<br />

James Arnold?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1797, George Colman, the Younger, H2. [Prod. as The Irish Legacy<br />

June 26?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 20; insertions and corrections in several hands.<br />

1177. The Heir at Law. Comedy, 5 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1797, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 7; prologue. Comp. 1808 (K-D 423): slight differences.<br />

1178. The Irish Tar; or, Which Is the Girl. Musical piece, 1 act. Walley<br />

Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 18, 1797, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 19.<br />

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1179. No Play This Night. Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Aug. 23, 1797.] Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: title-page endorsed not Licensed, and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 23.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: No Play this Night, a piece of which the hero was Sylvester Daggerwood<br />

in one act. The license was refused on 23 Augt. 1797.<br />

1180. The Chimney Corner. Musical farce, 2 acts. Walsh Porter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 29, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 30, and endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), By Walsh Porter; numerous<br />

passages canceled. Comp. Songs, Duetts, &c., &c., in The Chimney Corner, [1797]<br />

(Dev 8vo 68): slight differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

1181. Cheap Living. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Oct. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9. Comp. 1797 (K-D 392): slight differences.<br />

1182. The Opiate. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 21, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as Fast Asleep) Nov. 27.<br />

MS: dated Oct. 24; prologue to Fast Asleep.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Opiate, or Fast Asleep a farce in two Acts was performed at Drury<br />

Lane in Octr. 1797, the letter for the licence being dated 21 Oct. in that year-See 'Fast<br />

Asleep'.<br />

1183. A Trip to the Nore. Musical interlude, 1 act. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 5, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 9.<br />

MS. Comp. 1797 (K-D 364): some differences.<br />

1184. The Hue and Cry. Opera, 2 acts. James C. Cross, from Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as An Escape into Prison) C.G., Nov. 13, 1797.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 11; cast.<br />

See No. 900, which is substantially the same, except without songs.<br />

1185. Ipermestra. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1797, Vincent Federici, H1. Prod. Nov. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 23; cast.<br />

1186. The Round Tower; or, Irish Fidelity, Songs in. Ballet pantomime. James C.<br />

Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Round Tower; or, The Chieftains of Ireland) C.G., Nov. 24,<br />

1797.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov., 1798 [changed to 1797]; note, C.G., Nov. 17, J. Hill,<br />

notifying Examiner for Mr. Lewis that title of the new ballet pantomime, of which I<br />

have sent you the Songs, is The Round Tower; or, Irish Fidelity; title inserted on cover<br />

by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. The Round Tower; or, The Chieftains of Ireland, Circusiana, 1809<br />

(K-D 428): a few differences.<br />

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1187. The Castle Spectre. Drama, 5 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1797, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27; several passages marked for omission, by Examiner(?).<br />

Comp. 1798 (K-D 319): slightly different.<br />

1188. Our Wooden Walls; or, All to St. Paul's. Dramatic piece with songs, 1 act.<br />

<strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1797, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Britain's Brave Tars; or, All for<br />

St. Paul's) Dec. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 8.<br />

1189. [Harlequin and Quixote; or, The Magic Arm, Songs in.] Pantomime. James C.<br />

Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 26, 1797.<br />

MS: endorsed New Pantomime, and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 15.<br />

1190. Address, to Be Spoken on the Benefit Night for the Widows and Orphans of<br />

the Sailors Who Were Kill'd in the North Sea Fight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1797?]<br />

MS: endorsed D.L., and dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1796.<br />

1191. Blue Beard; or, Female Curiosity. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. George<br />

Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 2; title changed from Female Curiosity; or, Blue Beard's<br />

Marriage. Comp. 4th ed., 1798 (K-D 350): a few differences.<br />

1192. Knave or Not. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 8; a note from Wroughton, dated D.L., Jan. 11, stating that<br />

suggested alteration has been made; another note, Salisbury to <strong>Larpent</strong>, May 17,<br />

1798, apparently referring to No. 1212, and stating: if the Plot appears to you to have<br />

the same Tendency as Knave or not which you mentioned in a former Letter, you must<br />

not allow the Play to be performed; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1798 (K-D 359):<br />

slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: There was some difficulty in obtaining a license for it and <strong>Larpent</strong> (as<br />

appears by letters among <strong>Larpent</strong>s papers) referred the matter to Lord Salisbury-It<br />

was finally allowed with various alterations made in the MS sent to <strong>Larpent</strong> by R<br />

Wroughten the then Manager of Drury L.<br />

1193. Secrets Worth Knowing. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 11, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 26, 1797; prologue and epilogue; cast; also prologue<br />

and epilogue to False Impressions. Comp. 1798 (K-D 347): a few slight differences.<br />

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1194. Joan of Arc; or, The Maid of Orleans, [Songs in]. Ballet pantomime. James C.<br />

Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 12, 1798.<br />

MS: consists only of songs, choruses, recitative, and finale; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G.,<br />

Jan. 30. Comp. Airs, Duets, and Chorusses, in...Joan of Arc, 1798 (K-D 297): virtually<br />

the same.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1798<br />

1195. He's Much to Blame. Comedy, 5 acts.. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, for prologue only, Feb. 10, 1798, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb., 1798; several passages censored and revised; previous<br />

title, The Disloyal Lover, deleted on cover; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 3d ed.,<br />

1798 (K-D 351): virtually the same.<br />

1196. St. Kilda in Edinburgh; or, News from Camperdown. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Robert Heron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Feb. 21, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh-February 1798.<br />

1197. Voluntary Contribution. Musical piece, 1 act. Walsh Porter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 1200) Feb. 26, 1798, William Diamond, Bath. Prod. Bath, 1798<br />

(?); C.G., May 12.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Bath, Feb. 27.<br />

1198. La Cifra. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. G. Petrosellini.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 9 (?), 1798, Vincent Federici, H1. Prod. Mar. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 8; cast.<br />

1199. A Devil of a Lover. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Maubray.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 17, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 20; prologue; cast.<br />

1200. La Sposa in Equivoco. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1798, Vincent Federici, H1. Prod. Mar. 22.<br />

MS: dated Mar. 21; cast.<br />

1201. The Stranger, Prologue and Epilogue to. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L. Mar. 24, 1798 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

1202. The Raft; or, Both Sides of the Water. Musical piece, 1 act. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 31, 1798.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 13; cast. Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in... The<br />

Raft; etc., 1798 (K-D 318): songs, only, printed.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1203. Harlequin's Return, New Songs in. Pantomime. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 9, 1798.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1798.<br />

1204. An Exordium, [Descriptive of... The Roman Puppet Show]. Piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Apr. 11, 1798.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr., 1798.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: An Exordium. A piece of a burlesque kind with this title in which Punch,<br />

Chrononhotonthologos, Rigdum Funidos & other characters of the same sort were<br />

exhibited, in one act was brought out at Covent Garden in April 1798, or at least it was<br />

sent to be licensed then.<br />

1205. Blue Devils. Farce, 1 act. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 16, 1798, William Thomas Lewis, C.G. Prod. Apr. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 17; cast. Comp. 1808 (K-D 422): a few differences.<br />

1206. Curiosity. Play, 5 acts. Translated from Gustavus III, King of Sweden (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G. Apr. 17, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr., 1798.<br />

1207. Hooly and Fairly; or, The Highland Laddie. Musical piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 18, 1798, William Thomas Lewis, C.G. Prod. Apr. 28 (previously,<br />

Sadler's Wells, Aug. 17, 1789?).<br />

MS.<br />

1208. Elfrida. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Ranieri de' Calsabigi (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1798, Vincent Federici, H1. Prod. May 19.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1682, which is substantially the same.<br />

1209. Matrimony. Comedy, 1 act. [From De Pont de Vesle, La Somnambule(?).]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 27, 1798 (?).<br />

MS: much corrected and incomplete(?); affixed title-page (relation of which to MS is<br />

questionable) states, A Comedy in one Act. taken from the 'Somnambule' or<br />

'Sleep-Walker'; cast.<br />

1210. Hannah Hewit; [or, The Female Crusoe]. Musical drama, 2 acts. Charles<br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L; for songs, May 2, J. G. (?) Stokes,<br />

D.L. Prod. May 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 30; songs and finale. (Songs printed in Dibdin's Charms of<br />

Melody.)<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1211. The Eccentric Lover. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 30, 1798.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1798; two copies, each, of prologue<br />

and epilogue. Comp. The Posthumous Dramatic Works of Richard Cumberland, 1813<br />

(121215): virtually the same.<br />

1212. Quarter Day. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as She's Elop'd) May 19.<br />

MS: a few passages canceled; notes: Lord Salisbury to <strong>Larpent</strong>, May 4; Wroughton to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>, May 14 and Saturday Night-all concerned with refusal to license in first state,<br />

alterations, and change of title (see also note bound with No. 1192); prologue and<br />

epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. (under She's Elop'd): It was first called Quarter Day and there was a good<br />

deal of correspondence between Wroughton <strong>Larpent</strong> & the Earl of Salisbury before it<br />

was licensed on account of objectionable passages.<br />

1213. They've Bit the Old One; or, The Scheeming Butler. Musical piece, 1 act.<br />

James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 1, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 21; cast.<br />

1214. Botheration! or, A Ten Years' Blunder. Farce, 2 acts. Walley Chamberlain<br />

Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 8, 1798.<br />

MS: numerous deletions; cast, and revisions of text, in another hand. Comp. 1798 (K-D<br />

369): considerable differences. (Dated Apr. 30, 1798, in B.C.)<br />

1215. Disinterested Love. Play, 5 acts. Thomas Hull, from Philip Massinger, The<br />

Bashful Lover.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1798, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 19; entire MS in hand of author (?); prologue.<br />

1216. Reformed in Time. Comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 23, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 9; numerous corrections; cast. Comp. 1798 (K-D<br />

318): slight differences.<br />

1217. The Ugly Club! Dramatic caricature, 1 act. Edmund Spenser, the Younger<br />

[_____ Iliffe?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. June 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 2; on title-page: Founded on the 17th. Number of The<br />

Spectator!; numerous deletions; cast. Comp. 1798 (K-D 372): extensive differences.<br />

(On title-page of his copy Kemble has written, _____ Iliffe is the real Name of the<br />

Authour.)<br />

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1218. The Eleventh of June; or, The Daggerwoods at Dunstable. Farce, 1 act. <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 30, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. June 5.<br />

MS: notice states, a Continuation of the Dramatic Interlude called Sylvester<br />

Daggerwood; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 2.<br />

1219. A Nosegay of Weeds. Musical piece, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> O'Keefe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 30, 1798, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. June 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 2; some corrections.<br />

1220. The Inquisitor. Play, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 18, 1798, Francis Godolphin Waldron for G. Colman, H2. Prod. June<br />

23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 21; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1798 (K-D 352): slight<br />

difference.<br />

1221. Throw Physick to the Dogs; or, Jack of All Trades. Farce, 2 acts. [Henry?]<br />

Lee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 28, 1798, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 29, and endorsed Throw Physick to the Dogs or above the<br />

original title, Jack of All Trades. Comp. Songs, &c., in a New Musical Farce, etc., 1798<br />

(Dev 8vo 72): songs, only, printed.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was originally called Jack of all Trades but that was made the second<br />

title and preceded by Throw Physick to the Dogs.<br />

1222. Cambro Britons. Play, 3 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 10, 1798, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 12. Comp. 1798 (K-D 358): slight differences.<br />

1223. False and True. Play, 3 acts. The Rev. Mr. Moultru.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1798, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 9. Comp. 2d ed., 1798 (K-D 356): virtually the same.<br />

1224. The Outlaws. Comic opera, 2 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 5, 1798, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Oct. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 6.<br />

1225. A Day at Rome. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Charles Smith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 11, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 9, 1798; a few deletions; cast. Comp. 1798 (K-D<br />

318): extensive differences.<br />

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1226. Lovers' Vows. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald, from Augustus von<br />

Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 11, 1798.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 28; prologue and epilogue; cast.<br />

Comp. 1798 (K-D 318): slight differences.<br />

1227. News from the Nile; or, Laurels from Egypt. Occasional prelude. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1798, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Mouth of the Nile, or; the<br />

Glorious First of August) Oct. 25.<br />

MS: prologue; cast. Comp. The Mouth of the Nile, 1798 (K-D 318): some discrepancies.<br />

1228. Black Beard; or, The Genoese Pirate, Songs, Duets, Glees, Chorusses, &c.,<br />

in. Spectacle. James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Genoese Pirate; or, Black Beard,) C.G., Oct. 15, 1798<br />

(previously, as Black Beard; or, The Captive Princess, Royal Circus, Apr. 9).<br />

Printed copy (unpublished, sold in the theatre?): dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 12;<br />

subtitle, Captive Princess, deleted, and Genose Pirate substituted. Comp. Blackbeard;<br />

or, The Captive Princess, in Cross's Circusiana, 1809 (K-D 428): minor differences.<br />

1229. A Word for Nature. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1798, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov., 1798; prologue and epilogue. Comp. The Passive Husband,<br />

The Posthumous Dramatic Works of Richard Cumberland, 1813 (121215): slight<br />

resemblances.<br />

1230. Captive of Spilsburg; or, The Souterain. Opera, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 31, 1798, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Nov. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 7; present title added above subtitle. Comp. 1799 (K-D<br />

350): a number of differences.<br />

1231. Neither's the Man. Comedy, 5 acts. Mrs. Margaret Holford.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 31, 1798, by _____ Ward and _____ Banks, Chester.<br />

MS: note: It is requested Mr. <strong>Larpent</strong> will expedite the Licencing of this Piece, as it is<br />

intended merely [?] for a Benefit, in the course of 10 days; another note: This copy to<br />

be left at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, as the Author has another Copy at Chester;<br />

prologue and epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was licensed on Nov. 3d. 1798 having been sent by Ward & Banks<br />

Managers of the Chester Theatre.<br />

1232. Aurelio [and Miranda]. Play, 5 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 3, 1798, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Dec. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 7; title-page endorsed James Boaden; previous title, The<br />

Monk, erased; some passages canceled; prologue. Comp. 3d ed., 1799 (K-D 350): a<br />

few slight differences.<br />

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1233. Ramah Droog; or, Wind Does Wonders. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 12, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 3. Comp. Songs, Duets, Trios, and Finales, etc., 1798<br />

(K-D 317): some discrepancies; songs, only, printed.<br />

1234. The Jew and the Doctor. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 23, 1798.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 17; prologue; cast. Comp. 1800 (K-D 451): numerous<br />

slight differences.<br />

1235. Medonte. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni de' Gamerra.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1798, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Nov. 14, 1782(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 29, 1798; cast.<br />

See No. 1238, another version (?), with a different cast.<br />

1236. The Black Forest. Dramatic romance, 3 acts. Samuel Birch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Albert and Adelaide) C.G., Dec. 11, 1798.<br />

MS: dated Nov. 17; cast. Comp. Airs, Chorusses, &c., &c., in Albert & Adelaide; or, The<br />

Victim of Constancy, 1798 (Dev 8vo 68): several discrepancies; songs, only, printed.<br />

1237. Cinna. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application [1798], J. Gallarini, For Mr Vincent Federici, H1.<br />

MS: dated 1798; cast.<br />

1238. Medonte, Rè d'Epiro. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni de' Gamerra.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1798?]<br />

MS: several deletions; cast.<br />

See No. 1235.<br />

1239. Feudal Times; or, The Banquet Gallery. Drama, 2 acts. George Colman, the<br />

Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 2, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Jan. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan., 1799. Comp. [1799] (K-D 356): slight differences.<br />

1240. The Votary of Wealth. Comedy, 5 acts. Joseph George Holman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 12, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan., 1799; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1799 (Dev<br />

8vo 19): slight differences.<br />

1241. Ines de Castre. Musical drama (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 18, 1799, Vincent Federici, H1.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Jan. 19; cast.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1799<br />

1242. The Old Clothsman. Comic opera, 2 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 28, 1799, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 2.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1243. The Secret. Comedy, 5 acts. Edward Morris.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 1, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Mar. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 2; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 2d ed., 1799 (K-D 347):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

1244. Five Thousand a Year. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 16, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 6; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. [1799] (K-D<br />

356): slight differences.<br />

1245. The Twins; or, Is It He or His Brother. Farce, 2 acts. Mathew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 28, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 8.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Mar. 29; prologue; For the Benefit of Mr. Bannister Junr.;<br />

partial cast.<br />

1246. The Pavilion. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. William Linley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 28, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Nov. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 29. Comp. Songs, Duetss, &c., n.d. (K-D 353): slight<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 1277.<br />

1247. The Birthday. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, from Augustus von<br />

Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 8, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Feb. 16; prologue; cast. Comp. 1800 (K-D 445): virtually<br />

the same.<br />

1248. The Castle of Montval. Tragedy, 5 acts. Thomas Sedgwick Whalley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 9, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 10; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 3d. ed., 1799 (K-D 358):<br />

slight differences.<br />

1249. The Count of Burgundy. Play, 4 acts. Alexander Pope (?), from Anne<br />

Plumptre's translation of Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 12, 1799 (?).<br />

Printed copy of Kotzebue's The Count of Burgundy, tr. Anne Plumptre, 1798: MS<br />

alterations, consisting almost entirely of excision of passages; partial cast.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1250. Trials of the Heart. Play, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 18, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 20.<br />

1251. The Georgian Princess. Opera, 2 acts. Elizabeth, Countess of Craven (later<br />

Margravine of Anspach).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Princess of Georgia) C.G., Apr. 19, 1799 (and privately at<br />

Brandenburgh House).<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 12; cast.<br />

1252. Tag in Tribulation; or, The Benefit Night. Interlude, 1 act. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1799, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 7.<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 1840.<br />

1253. What Is She? Comedy, 5 acts. Charlotte Smith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 27, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 27; prologue and 3 versions of epilogue; cast. Comp.<br />

1799 (K-D 631): some differences.<br />

1254. First Faults. Comedy, 5 acts. Marie Thérèse (De Camp) Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 29; endorsed, by J.P.C., By Miss Decamp-now Mrs. C.<br />

Kemble.<br />

1255. The Widow and the Riding Horse; or, The Paradox. Interlude, 1 act. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin, from Anne Plumptre's translation of Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1799, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Horse and the Widow)<br />

May 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 30. Comp. The Horse and the Widow, 1799 (K-D 352): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1256. I Due Swizzeri. Intermezzo opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1799, Vincent Federici, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 14; cast.<br />

1257. Tell Truth and Shame the Devil. Comedy, 1 act. William Dunlap.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 18, 1799 (previously New York, 1797).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 6. Comp. New York, 1797 (K-D 545): numerous<br />

differences; printed in two acts.<br />

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1258. Fortune's Frolic. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 25, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 9. Comp. 1799 (K-D 356): slight differences.<br />

1259. La Didone. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 25, 1799, Vincent Federici, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 27; cast.<br />

1260. The Man in the Moon. Dramatic sketch, 1 act. George Brewer.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1799, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Not produced? (See B.D.<br />

and Nicoll.)<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 30.<br />

1261. Occasional Address to Be Spoken for the Benefit of the Widow and Orphan<br />

Children of the Late Mr. Follet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., June 1, 1799.<br />

MS: dated 1799.<br />

1262. The Castle of Sorrento. [The Prisoner; or, The Resemblance.] Opera, 2 acts.<br />

Henry Heartwell and George Colman, the Younger, from Alexander Duval, Le<br />

Prisonnier, ou La Ressemblance.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1799, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 26; cast. Comp. 1799 (K-D 357): numerous differences.<br />

1263. Sighs! or, The Daughter, Prologue and Epilogue to the New Comedy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, July 30, 1799 (?).<br />

MS: two copies, each, of prologue and epilogue.<br />

1264. Gander Hall. Farce, 2 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 5, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Aug. 1. (For the benefit of Mrs. Gibbs.)<br />

1265. The Red Cross Knights. Play, 5 acts. Joseph George Holman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 21, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Aug. 7; prologue. Comp. 1799 (K-D 353): some differences.<br />

1266. The Maid of Liverpool; or, The Loyal Tar. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 11, 1799, Francis Aickin, Liverpool. Prod. Liverpool(?), 1799(?).<br />

MS: previous subtitle, The Consequences, deleted; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Liverpool,<br />

Sept. 16, 1799.<br />

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1267. The Naval Pillar; or, Britannia's Triumph. Occasional interlude, 1 act.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 20, 1799, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 21; cast. Comp. 1799 (K-D 353): many discrepancies.<br />

1268. The Embarkation. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 25, 1799, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Oct. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 27; cast. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, &c., in... The<br />

Embarkation, 1799 (K-D 352): slight difference.<br />

1269. Management. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 31, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 18; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1799 (K-D<br />

349): a few differences.<br />

1270. The Turnpike Gate. Comic opera, 2 acts. Thomas Knight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 13, 1799.<br />

MS: dated C.G., Oct. 17; cast. Comp. 2d ed., 1799 (K-D 349): a number of<br />

inconsequential differences.<br />

1271. The Wise Man of the East. Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald, from<br />

Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 30, 1799.<br />

MS: dated C.G., Nov. 14; prologue (by Charles Moore) and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1799<br />

(K-D 354): differs considerably.<br />

1272. The Volcano; or, The Rival Harlequins, Songs in. Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin and Charles Farley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 23, 1799.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 12. Comp. Songs, Recitatives, &c., in The Volcano,<br />

1799 (K-D 353): slight differences.<br />

1273. Lines on Thorpe Grove. Poem. F.S.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1799?]<br />

MS: signed F.S. [?]. (Dated 1799 in B.C.)<br />

1274. The Secret Castle; or, Henry and Edwy. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Manchester, 1799 (?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Manchester, Feb. 18, 1799.<br />

1275. Adelaide. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry James Pye.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Jan. 25.<br />

MS: prologue, by William Sotheby; epilogue, by J.(?) Taylor. Comp. 1800 (K-D 364):<br />

prologue differs slightly; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1276. Joanna of Montfaucon, Prologue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Jan. 16, 1800 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

1277. The Ring; [or, Love Me for Myself]. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. William<br />

Linley, from his The Pavilion.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Jan. 21, 1800.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 13; cover states, Altered from the Pavilion. Comp. Songs,<br />

Duets, &c., in The Ring; or, Love Me for Myself [1800] (K-D 353): several slight<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 1246.<br />

1278. Of Age To-morrow. Musical farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 28, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS. Comp. 1805 (K-D 408): some differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1800<br />

1279. Speed the Plough. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 8, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 29; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1800 (K-D<br />

368): numerous minor differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>s copy bears the date 29th. Jany 1800 but he does not enter the<br />

play among the Licences of that year.<br />

1280. The True Friends. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1800, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1281. The Egyptian Festival. Comic opera, 3 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 23, 1800, William Powell, D.L. Prod. Mar. 11.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Feb. 24; some corrections and insertions. Comp. 1800 (K-D<br />

372): a number of differences.<br />

1282. The Triple Discovery. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 8, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Not produced?<br />

MS: numerous corrections; notice states, proposed to be acted, for a Benefit Night,...<br />

previous to the ensuing regular Summer-Season. (Dated Mar. 13 in B.C.)<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was perhaps never preformed as <strong>Larpent</strong> objected to many passages.<br />

1283. Alessandro e Timoteo; or, Alexander's Feast. Musical drama (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1800, Vincent Federici, H1. Prod. Apr. 15.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Mar. 28; cast.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1284. She Lives; or, The Generous Brother. Play, 4 acts. Mary Goldsmith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 28, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Not produced?<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1800; prologue (endorsed Mrs Goldsmith and signed T.V.)<br />

and epilogue (endorsed By Thomas Vaughen); notice states, to be represented on a<br />

Benefit Night (not in the regular Summer Season).<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent to the Licenser in April 1800 and he granted the Licence at<br />

that time-The Prologue & Epilogue were by Thomas Vaughan. A piece with the same<br />

title was performed at Margate and Licensed in Feby 1803.<br />

See No. 1399.<br />

1285. The Indian. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Fenwick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Oct. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 30; prologue, by Dr. Houlton. Comp. [1800] (K-D 368):<br />

differs extensively.<br />

1286. Saint David's Day; or, The Honest Welchman. Ballad farce, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Mar. 31, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 15. Comp. 1801 (K-D 396): some slight differences.<br />

1287. De Monfort. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, from Joanna Baillie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 3; prologue (endorsed, by J.P.C., By Hon F North) and<br />

epilogue (endorsed, by J.P.C., By Duchess of Devonshire). Comp. Baillie's De Monfort,<br />

in A Series of <strong>Plays</strong>, 1798 (K-D 333): differs extensively.<br />

1288. The Hermione; or, Retaliation. [The Hermione; or, Valour Triumphant.]<br />

Musical interlude. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 5, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 25; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>s copy is entitled 'Hermione or Retaliation'. It was licensed Mar<br />

25. 1800.<br />

1289. The Children; or, Give Them Their Way. Drama with songs, 2 acts. Prince<br />

Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 17, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 21; prologue; song inserted, with separate application, Apr.<br />

17, J. Stokes. Comp. Songs and Chorusses in The Children, 1800 (K-D 369): MS<br />

contains only two songs, neither of which is printed; prose dialogue not printed.<br />

1290. Address. (Deserted Daughters, are but rarely found.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1800, Thomas Harris, C.G. Spoken May 2.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., Spoken by Mrs. Mattocks in favour of some young Actress [a<br />

'Lady,' as Joanna in The Deserted Daughter?].<br />

See No. 1077.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1291. The School for Prejudices. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1800, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Liberal Opinions [3 acts]) May<br />

12; (as The School for Prejudice) Jan. 3, 1801.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28; title corrected from Prejudices a Comedy in three Acts;<br />

numerous revisions and insertions show expansion of play from three to five acts; two<br />

prologues and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1801 (K-D 396): slight differences; MS revisions<br />

generally incorporated in printed text.<br />

1292. Virginia. Musical drama, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Paul and Virginia) C.G., May 1, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 15; cast. Comp. Dublin [1801?] (218796): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

1293. Indiscretion. Comedy, 5 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1800, James Aickin, D.L. Prod. May 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 4; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1800 (K-D 450): prologue<br />

and epilogue differ slightly; numerous slight discrepancies in dialogue, especially in<br />

last act.<br />

1294. Zenobia. Musical drama (English and Italian), 2 acts. From Pietro<br />

Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, May 22, 1800.<br />

Printed copy, 1800: title-page states, for Mme Banti's benefit.<br />

1295. 'Tis All a Farce. Comedy, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 8, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 10. Comp. 1800 (K-D 368): only slight differences.<br />

1296. Occasional Address. (In early days, by fond ambition led.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. Spoken June 18, 1800 (?).<br />

MS: dated 1800; notice states, to be spoken by Lacy.<br />

1297. Obi; or, Three-Finger'd Jack. Pantomime, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Fawcett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 26.<br />

1298. The Point of Honour. Play, 3 acts. Charles Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 8, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 9; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1800 (K-D 370): slight<br />

differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1299. What a Blunder. Opera, 3 acts. Joseph George Holman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 31, 1800, Francis Godolphin Waldron For G. Colman, H2. Prod. Aug.<br />

14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 4; title changed, on cover and in notice, from All from Error<br />

(which, however, is allowed to stand on title-page). Comp. 1800 (K-D 372): practically<br />

identical.<br />

1300. The Review; or, The Wags of Windsor. Musical piece, 2 acts. George Colman,<br />

the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 28, 1800, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Sept. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. Dublin, 1801 (K-D 399): some differences.<br />

1301. The Two Farmers. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [C.G., Oct. 10, 1800.] Not produced.<br />

MS: cover endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Withdrawn; several long passages deleted; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was sent to <strong>Larpent</strong> on 10th. Octr. 1800 & he marked upon his copy<br />

Withdrawn-Nevertheless all the parts were cast including Munden, Emery, Fawcett,<br />

Incledon, <strong>John</strong>stone, &c. <strong>Larpent</strong> found it highly objectionable on account of what is<br />

said regarding monopolizing corn by framers & others.<br />

1302. Wilmore Castle. Comic opera, 2 acts. Robert Houlton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 11, 1800, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Oct. 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1800 (K-D 372): a few differences.<br />

1303. Virginia. Opera, 3 acts. Mrs. Frances Plowden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 24, 1800, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Oct. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 25. Comp. 1800 (K-D 368): some lines and one entire scene<br />

printed but not in MS.<br />

1304. Life. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 1, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Sept. 28; prologue and epilogue (by James Cobb); cast.<br />

Comp. 4th ed., 1801 (Dev 8vo 19): numerous differences, chiefly in Acts IV and V.<br />

1305. Il Bondocani; or, The Caliph Robber. Musical entertainment, 3 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Nov. 15, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 22; cast. Comp. 1801 (K-D 395): numerous<br />

differences in songs and dialogue.<br />

1306. Antonio; or, The Soldier's Return. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Godwin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1800, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 9; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1800 (K-D 367):<br />

numerous slight differences; conclusion varies.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1307. The Dominions of Fancy; or, Harlequin's Tour. Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Harlequin's Tour; or, The Dominion of Fancy) C.G., Dec. 22,<br />

1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Dec. 16. Comp. Songs, Chorusses, &c., in... Harlequin's Tour;<br />

or, The Dominion of Fancy, 1800 (K-D 367): slight differences.<br />

1308. Harlequin-Amulet; or, The Magic of Mona. Pantomime. William Powell (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., W. Powell, D.L. Prod. Dec. 22, 1800.<br />

Printed copy [1800]: cast.<br />

1309. La Pastorella Nobile. Comic opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. Saverio Zini<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [H1, Dec. 24, 1800.]<br />

Printed copy, 1800: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

See No. 922.<br />

1310. Curiosity. Comedy, 3 acts. Francis Lathom.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed to be performed at Norwich by ye Norwh Comy. Mr Hindes<br />

Manager. [Prod. Norwich, 1800 or 1801?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Nov. 18, 1800; previous titles, The Spanish Duel and<br />

they can't-[?], erased; endorsed the Author Mr F Lathom; cast. Comp. 1801 (K-D 630):<br />

slight differences.<br />

1311. The Dash of the Day. Comedy, 5 acts. Francis Lathom.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, 1800.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Norwich, July 25, 1800; previous title, Life in a Mirror, Or, the<br />

dash of the day, deleted. Comp. Norwich, 1800 (Dev 8vo 8o): a number of differences.<br />

1312. I Due Fratelli Rivali. [I Fratelli Rivali.] Comic opera (English and Italian), 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1800?]<br />

Printed copy, Lambeth, 1800: title-page states, performed at H1.<br />

1313. La Perouse. Drama, 2 acts. From Anne Plumptre's translation of Augustus<br />

von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Ca. 1800.]<br />

Printed copy of Anne Plumptre's translation, 1799(?): numerous passages deleted, and<br />

some MS insertions. (Dated in B.C. [wrongly], 1801.)<br />

1314. The Veteran Tar; or, A Chip of the Old Block. Comic opera, 2 acts. Samuel<br />

James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 15. Comp. 1801 (Dev 8vo 17): numerous differences<br />

throughout.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1315. Deaf and Dumb; or, The Orphan Protected. Historical drama, 5 acts. Thomas<br />

Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS: prologue. Comp. 1801 (K-D 367): virtually identical.<br />

1316. The Poor Gentleman. Comedy, 5 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 11, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 31, 1800; numerous deletions. Comp. 1802 (K-D<br />

396): slight differences.<br />

1317. Orlando and Seraphina; or, The Funeral Pile. Play (heroic drama), 5 acts.<br />

Francis Lathom.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Endorsed Theatre Royal Norwich 10th. March 1801, and For Mr [?]<br />

Hindes Manager of the Theatre Royal. Norwich. Prod. Norwich, 1801 (?).<br />

MS: a number of deletions. (Not listed in B.C.) Comp. [1799] (K-D 421): printed in<br />

three acts; MS a considerably expanded version.<br />

Bound with No. 1323<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1801<br />

1318. Julian and Agnes. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Sotheby.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 17. Comp. 1801 (K-D 368): numerous and extensive<br />

differences.<br />

1319. Adelmorn, the Outlaw. Romantic drama, 3 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 17. Comp. 1801 (K-D 367): numerous differences.<br />

1320. False Shame. Comedy, 3 acts. From Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Mar. 17, 1801?]<br />

MS: no indication of theatre. Comp. 1799 (K-D 351): MS is apparently a reduction of<br />

the translation, printed in four acts, to three acts, accomplished chiefly by cutting the<br />

dialogue and inserting a few scenes; other differences are slight.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: False Shame,..., was sent for License from Norwich Mar 17. 1801 and<br />

licensed by <strong>Larpent</strong>-It was probably founded on No. 100 [i.e., False Shame]. ( B.D., II,<br />

220.)<br />

1321. The Blind Girl; or, A Receipt for Beauty. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1801, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 22.<br />

MS: several deletions; cast. Comp. Airs, Duets, and Chorusses, in The Blind Girl, 1801<br />

(K-D 367): some differences; dialogue not printed.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1322. Holiday Time; or, The School Boy's Frolic. Farce, 2 acts. Francis Lathom.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich. Prod. Norwich, April, 1801<br />

(?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr. 10; a further notice, n.d., unsigned, requests license<br />

immediately. Comp. Norwich, 1800 (K-D 390): considerable differences.<br />

See No. 1425.<br />

1323. La Principessa Filosofa. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Altered by B. Serafino<br />

Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 5, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), May 4; numerous corrections; cast.<br />

1324. Like Father Like Son. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1801, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 19.<br />

1325. What Wou'd the Man Be At? Drama, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 8, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 30; almost half of text deleted; title given also as<br />

Three to One; or, What wou'd the Man be at! (and so listed in B.C.).<br />

1326. A Sea-side Story. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 12, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 30. Comp. 1801 (K-D 368): some discrepancies.<br />

1327. Who's the Rogue? Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 15, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 8; many deletions and revisions; cast. Comp. Songs,<br />

Chorusses, &c., 1801 (Dev 8vo 66): slight difference; songs, only, printed.<br />

1328. L'Isola del Piacere; or, The Island of Pleasure. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Lorenzo da Ponte (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. June 13, 1801.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 2; cast.<br />

See No. 1082.<br />

1329. The Gipsey Prince. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 13, 1801, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 17; some deletion of text.<br />

1330. The Corsair; or, The Italian Nuptials. Ballet, 2 pts. Charles Farley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 27, 1801, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 28.<br />

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1331. The Garland of Truth; or, Integrity Proved. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Intergrity) C.G., Oct. 8, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Sept. 21; prologue and epilogue; cast.<br />

1332. The Escapes; [or, The Water Carrier]. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin, or Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 14, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 12; some deletion, by Examiner (?).<br />

1333. Folly as It Flies. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 29, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 19; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1802 (K-D<br />

395): many minor differences.<br />

1334. Chains for the Heart; or, The Slaves of Centa. Opera, 3 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Chains of the Heart; or, The Slave by Choice) C.G., Dec. 9,<br />

1801.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27; cast. Comp. Chains of the Heart, etc., 1802 (K-D 395): a<br />

number of differences.<br />

1335. Harlequin Almanack; or, The Four Seasons, Songs, Duetts, Glees, Choruses,<br />

&c., in. Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 28, 1801.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 14. Comp. The Introduction, Songs, Glees, Trios,<br />

Chorusses, &c., in...Harlequin's Almanack; or, The Four Seasons, 1801 (K-D 392): a few<br />

differences.<br />

1336. Angelina. Comic opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. N. N., alterations by<br />

Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

Printed copy, 1801: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec., 1801.<br />

1337. Alfonso, King of Castile. Tragedy, 5 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Jan. 15, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 19, 1801; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1801<br />

(K-D 390): conclusion quite different; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

1338. Urania; or, The Illuminé. Comedy, 2 acts. William Robert Spencer.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 18; one passage deleted, by Examiner (?); prologue and<br />

Songs &c. Comp. 1802 (K-D 395): slight differences.<br />

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1339. Captain MacShane; or, The White Bear. Comic opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Jan. 25, 1802?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; numerous corrections.<br />

1340. The Cabinet. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 9, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 18; cast. Comp. 1805 (K-D 402): marked differences.<br />

1341. Lovers' Resolutions. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 23, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 2.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Feb. 24. Comp. Posthumous Dramatic Works of Richard<br />

Cumberland, 1813 (121215): minor differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1802<br />

1342. Perseverance; or, He Must Have Her. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Mar. I, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Feb. 12; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...Winston performed five different characters.<br />

1343. Merope È Polifonte. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Apostolo Zeno (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1802, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 25(?).<br />

MS: much revised, and reduced from three acts; notice states, for Madame Banti's[?]<br />

Benefit on Thursday the 25th Instant.<br />

1344. The Fashionable Friends. Comedy, 5 acts. Mary Berry (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 16. Comp. 1802 (K-D 395): practically the same.<br />

1345. Rinaldo D' Asti [Aste?]. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giuseppi Caravita (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 16, 1802.<br />

MS: dated 1802; cast.<br />

1346. The Brazen Mask, Songs and Choruses In. Ballet. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin [and<br />

<strong>John</strong> Fawcett?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 5, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 10. Comp. Brazen Mask; or, Alberto and Rosabella,...<br />

with the Songs and Chorusses in, 1802 (K-D 395): slight differences.<br />

1347. Algona. Opera, 3 acts. James Cobb, from his The Cherokee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, &c., in Algonah, 1802 (K-D 395): virtually the<br />

same.<br />

See No. 1050.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1348. The Egyptian Boy. Drama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [C.G., May 3, 1802?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1349. Il Fanatico di Berlino. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Giovanni Bertati, La<br />

Locanda.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 6, 1802, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: cover, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 7, states, founded on La Locanda; cast. (Listed as La<br />

Locanda in B.C.)<br />

1350. The Word of Honour. Comedy, 5 acts. Lumley St. George Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 20, 1802, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 26.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

1351. Armida. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. June 1, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H1, May 29; cast.<br />

See No. 734.<br />

1352. The Caffres; or, Buried Alive! Comic opera, 2 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 2, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 20; numerous corrections; endorsed Mr. Dowton.<br />

Jany. 9th 1802 and Mr. Incledon.<br />

1353. The Joke; or, Sixty-third Letter. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Walley<br />

Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, H2. Prod. (as The Sixty-third Letter), July 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 24. Comp. The Sixty-third Letter, new ed., 1803 (K-D 391):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

1354. Beggar My Neighbour; or, The Rogue's a Fool. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas<br />

Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 1, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, H2. Prod. July 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 3.<br />

1355. The Voice of Nature. Play, 3 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 16, 1802, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 20; epilogue. Comp. 1803 (K-D 393): a few minor<br />

differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1356. The Fairies' Revels; or, Love in the Highlands. Burletta and ballet, 6 scenes.<br />

<strong>John</strong> Fawcett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 10, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, H2. Prod. Aug. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 1802 (Dev 8vo 66): slight differences in description of<br />

action.<br />

1357. The Merchant of Guadeloupe. Play, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Wallace, from L. S. Mercier.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Shaw, Margate. Prod. Margate, Oct. 5, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Margate, Sept. 26. Comp. 1802 (K-D 391): no important<br />

differences. (A separate application, bound with this MS, probably applies to No. 1358,<br />

q.v.)<br />

1358. An Address for the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

[Application Oct. 2, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. (bound with No. 1357)?] Spoken D.L.,<br />

Oct. 7, 1802 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed Oct., 1802.<br />

1359. Delays and Blunders. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Oct. 30, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct., 1802; prologue and epilogue (by Miles Peter<br />

Andrews); cast. Comp. 1803 (K-D 392): last scene differs considerably; otherwise<br />

virtually the same.<br />

1360. Idela; [or, The Feuds of Switzerland]. Play, 5 acts. Yve Felix St. Ange<br />

Simeon. [T. Simeons?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 2, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Hill, Liverpool. Prod. 1802.<br />

MS: endorsed Written by Yve Felix St. Ange Simeon; prologue. Comp. 1806 (K-D 630):<br />

slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The title is Idela and on the MS Sent on Nov. 2d. 1802 to <strong>Larpent</strong> it is<br />

called a Play in five Acts. It was printed for the Author 8vo. 1803. The Author calls<br />

himself St. A. Simeon.<br />

1361. A Tale of Mystery. Melodrama, 2 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1802, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 13.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1802 (Dev 8vo 66): a few differences.<br />

1362. A House to Be Sold. Musical piece, 2 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Nov. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 13. Comp. 1802 (K-D 391): numerous differences<br />

throughout.<br />

1363. Family Quarrels. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 18, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Nov. 11. Comp. 1805 (K-D 404): numerous differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1364. Love and Magic; or, Harlequin's Holiday. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1802, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Dec. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 24.<br />

1365. Harlequin's Habeas; or, The Hall of Spectres. Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 27, 1802.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 17. Comp. Songs, Chorusses,... &c., in Harlequin's<br />

Habeas; etc., 1802 (K-D 392): only slight variations.<br />

1366. The Fools of Fashion. Farce, 2 acts. [Francis Lathom?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich(?), 1802(?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Apr. 14, 1802.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. suggests that this piece is perhaps by Lathom.<br />

1367. The Wife of a Million. Comedy, 5 acts. Francis Lathom.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, 1802(?).<br />

MS: corrections in another hand, and some cancellations. Comp. Norwich, [1803?]<br />

(K-D 398): no material differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. states, licensed by <strong>Larpent</strong> for the Norwich Theatre in March 1802.<br />

[Authority presumably <strong>Larpent</strong>'s account books.]<br />

1368. Li Dui Baroni. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Jan. 1, 1803.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 30, 1802; cast.<br />

1369. Hear Both Sides. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Jan. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 18; cast. Comp. 2d ed., 1803 (K-D 405): slight differences.<br />

1370. I Viaggiatori, Felici. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Filippo Livigni (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS and three printed pages: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H1, Feb. 26, 1803; cast.<br />

See No. 578.<br />

1371. <strong>John</strong> Bull; or, The Englishman's Fire-side. Comedy, 5 acts. George Colman,<br />

the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 5, 1803.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 5; some passages marked by Examiner; prologue and<br />

epilogue; cast. Comp. Dublin, 1803 (K-D 420): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1803<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1372. The Election; or, The Rival Brothers. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 21, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich. Prod. Norwich, May (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 23; notice also includes The Mystic Cavern, and states, As<br />

they are intended for performers Benefits which will come on in May.<br />

1373. The Mystic Cavern; or, The Progress of Ambition Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 1372) Mar. 21, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes Norwich. Prod.<br />

Norwich, May (?).<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Mar. 24.<br />

1374. The Captive, Lines Intended to Be Spoken in. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., Mar. 22, 1803 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., Acted by Mrs. Litchfield.<br />

1375. The Marriage Promise. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Alling ham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 26, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 29; some corrections. Comp. 5th ed 1803 (K-D 407): a few<br />

slight differences.<br />

1376. Fernando in Mexico. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 31, 1803.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1377. The Harper's Daughter. Tragedy, 5 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 8, 1803, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 4.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

1378. The Odd Whims; or, Two at a Time. Comedy, 5 acts. Humphry Repton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich. Prod. Norwich, 1803 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28. Comp. Odd Whims; and Miscellanies, 1804 (K-D 419): a<br />

few differences; songs printed but not in MS.<br />

1379. All's Fair in Love; or, A Match for the Lawyer. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 29, 1803.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 23; previous title, Look before You Leap, deleted.<br />

1380. The Lowland Lassie in London. Musical piece, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Rannie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 4, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. (as The Highland Lassie) May 16<br />

(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 6; for Mrs. Mountain's benefit. Comp. The Lowland Lassie;<br />

or, A Trip from Kinghorn, in Musical Dramas, n.d. (K-D 419): slight differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1381. Hints for Painters. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 10, 1803.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 2; some marks, by Examiner(?); numerous<br />

corrections; cast.<br />

1382. [Falstaff's Wedding.] Prologue in the Character of Sir <strong>John</strong> Falstaff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., May 11, 1803 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., On [R.?] Palmer playing Falstaff in Falstaff's Wedding.<br />

See No. 252.<br />

1383. No Prelude! Prelude. Robert William Elliston.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1803, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. May 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 12; prologue, with separate application, May 15, J. Stokes.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: No Prelude! a piece for the commencement of the Season 1803 at the<br />

Haymarket Theatre was licensed by <strong>Larpent</strong> on May 12th. 1803. At the end of<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>s Copy is this note. 'The Prologue is now writing and will be submitted to Mr<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> the moment it is finished. The unusual hurry of business in arranging an entire<br />

new Company of Performers, it is hoped will plead in excuse with Mr <strong>Larpent</strong> for<br />

sending the drama at so late a period.' Colmans letter is dated May 11th. 1803-The<br />

only persons concerned in the Prelude were Elliston, Waldron the Prompter, &<br />

Messenger.<br />

1384. A Tale of Terror. Dramatic romance, 3 acts. Henry Siddons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 12, 1803.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 27; prologue. Comp. 1803 (K-D 410): a few<br />

differences.<br />

1385. The Fair Fugitives. Opera, 3 acts. Anna Maria Porter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 16, 1803.<br />

MS: endorsed C.G., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 5; cast. Comp. Airs, Duets, Choruses,<br />

&c., 1803 (Dev 8vo 66): several differences.<br />

1386. The High Road to Marriage, Prologue and Epilogue to.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., May 27, 1803 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed Mrs Glover, and, by J.P.C., N.P. [i.e. Not Printed?] Skeffington-Drury Lane<br />

May 25th. 1803 Qy No 'Play [in the collection?]<br />

1387. Love Laughs at Locksmiths. Piece, 2 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 11, 1803, G. Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. July 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 18. Comp. Dublin, 1803 (K-D 399): slight differences.<br />

1388. The Maid of Bristol. Play, 3 acts. James Boaden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1803, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 2; one short passage deleted by Examiner; prologue and<br />

epilogue. Comp. 1803 (K-D 393): slight differences; deleted passage printed.<br />

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1389. Address to Open the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken Sept. 12, 1803, by Mr. Fawcett.<br />

MS.<br />

1390. A Wife with Two Husbands. Musical drama, 3 acts. James Cobb, from<br />

Guilbert Pixérécourt, La Femme à deux Maris.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 24, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Nov. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. The Wife of Two Husbands, 2d ed., 1803 (K-D 412):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

1391. How to Raise the Wind. Farce, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Raising the Wind) C.G., Nov. 5, 1803.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Oct. 24; slight corrections in another hand, and some<br />

deletions, by Examiner (?); prologue. Comp. Raising the Wind, 1803 (K-D 393):<br />

practically identical.<br />

1392. Hearts of Oak. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Nov. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; prologue (dated D.L., Nov. 18) and epilogue. Comp. 1804 (K-D<br />

405): slight differences, chiefly in first and last acts.<br />

1393. The English Fleet in 1342. Historical comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 30, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 1. Comp. 1805 (K-D 403): numerous differences.<br />

1394. The Caravan; [or, The Driver and His Dog]. A Grand Serio-Comic Romance, 2<br />

acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 5, 1803.<br />

MS: endorsed D.L., and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 30. Comp. 1803 (35398): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1395. Harlequin at His Old Tricks; or, All for the Races. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Harlequin's Races; or,<br />

Time Beats All) Dec. 26.<br />

MS: contains songs only.<br />

1396. Cinderella; or, The Glass Slipper. Pantomime ballet, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1803, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Jan. 3, 1804.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 24. Comp. 1804 (Dev 8vo 49): slight differences; songs,<br />

only, printed.<br />

See No. 1604.<br />

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1397. The Magic of British Liberty; or, The Disgregation of Bonaparte. National<br />

pantomime. Andrew Cherry (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [York, Dec. 20, 1803?]<br />

Printed copy, Birmingham, n.d.: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; endorsed By A Cherry, Comedian.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: performed at York Decr. 20th. 1803.<br />

1398. La Grotta di Calipso. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. 1803 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1399. She Lives; or, The Generous Brother. Comedy, 5 acts Mary Goldsmith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Margate (?), Feb., 1803, (?).<br />

MS: numerous corrections. (Dated Margate, Feb., 1803, in B.C.)<br />

See No. 1284 (the same play except that it is in four acts and lacks one scene<br />

contained in this MS; names of characters are different; other differences numerous<br />

but slight).<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1804<br />

1400. A Loyal, Comic, and Masonic Olio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application.<br />

MS: dated Hull, Jan. 2, 1804.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Oglio-'A loyal comic and masonic Olio consisting of songs, recitation and<br />

dialogue' was given at the Hull Theatre in 1804 and on Jany 2d. it was sent to the<br />

Licenser for his authority-The Songs were by Mrs. Aickin, Mr Cummins, Knight Gattie &<br />

others.<br />

1401. The Fairy; or, Britannia's Triumph, The Lyric Part of. Pantomime.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Hill, for Hull.<br />

MS.<br />

1402. La Vergine del Sole. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1804, Joseph Viganoni [for] Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Jan. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 6; cast.<br />

1403. The Soldier's Daughter. Comedy, 5 acts. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Feb. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 19. Comp. 10th ed., 1804 (K-D 393): printed text somewhat<br />

condensed.<br />

1404. False Alarms. [Love Gives the Alarm(?).] Comedy, 5 acts. [Joseph George<br />

Holman?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. [Prod. as Love Gives the Alarm,<br />

Feb. 23?]<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue to Love Gives the Alarm.<br />

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1405. Le Astuzie Femminili. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb.(?) 10, 1804, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 14; endorsed Salem Pallmall.<br />

1406. Dine at My Villa. Musical farce, 2 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 24, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Phillip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Paragraph) Mar. 8.<br />

MS: a number of corrections; cast. Comp. The Paragraph, 1804 (K-D 408): a few slight<br />

differences.<br />

1407. The Counterfeit. Farce, 2 acts. Andrew Franklin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Mar. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 29. Comp. 2d ed., 1804 (K-D 403): a number of minor<br />

differences.<br />

1408. Valentine and Orson. Pantomimical romantic melodrama, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 10, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 3.<br />

MS. Comp. 1804 (K-D 411): Act II very different; only slight differences in Act I.<br />

1409. The Sailor's Daughter. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 21; much of Act V deleted by Examiner and new scenes<br />

inserted; note on title-page, dated D.L., Mar. 26, 1804, signed by William Powell,<br />

prompter, states that the comedy has now been altered in a manner which it is hoped<br />

will do away with all objections to its representation. Comp. 1804 (K-D 393): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1410. The Will for the Deed. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application, Prod. C.G., Mar. 24, 1804.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Mar. 16; numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue;<br />

cast. Comp. 1805 (Dev 8vo 19): a few differences.<br />

1411. The Middle Dish; or, the Irishman in Turkey. Farce, 2 acts. Walley<br />

Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 10, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS: some deletion.<br />

1412. Il Rato di Proserpina. Opera (Italian), 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 30, 1804, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 2; for the Benefit of Madm. Grassini; cast.<br />

1413. The Death of the Queen of France. Play, 4 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, May 7, 1804, and marked Refused.<br />

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1414. The Mast and the Ploughshare; or, Britain's Best Bulwarks. [The Ship and<br />

the Plough (?).] Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1804, Thomas Harris, C.G. [Prod. as The Ship and the Plough, May<br />

31?]<br />

MS.<br />

1415. The Ship Launch. Musical piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 13, 1804, William Powell for <strong>John</strong> Bannister, D.L. Prod. May 17.<br />

MS.<br />

1416. Address to Be Spoken at Covent Garden Theatre. (Through many a scene of<br />

variegated Life.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken C.G., May 18, 1804.<br />

MS: dated May 16 and signed I:M: [Isabella Mattocks?].<br />

1417. Guilty or Not Guilty? Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 19, 1804, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. May 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 20; prologue. Comp. 3d ed., 1804 (K-D 405): differences<br />

great in Act V; otherwise slight.<br />

1418. The Enchanted Island. Ballet, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Fawcett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 14, 1804, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. June 20.<br />

MS.<br />

1419. The Hunter of the Alps. Musical drama, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1804, Robert William Elliston, H2. Prod. July 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 24. Comp. 3d ed., n.d. (K-D 406): numerous songs printed,<br />

not in MS; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

1420. Foul Deeds Will Rise. Serious drama, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 14, 1804, Robert William Elliston, H2. Prod. July 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 16; slight deletion and revision. Comp. 1804 (K-D 405):<br />

numerous differences throughout.<br />

1421. The Gay Deceivers; or, More Laugh than Love. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman,<br />

the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 19, 1804, G. Colman, the Younger, H2. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 22. Comp. 1808 (K-D 423): slight differences.<br />

1422. The Miller's Maid. Drama, 2 acts. Francis Godolphin Waldron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug., 1804, Robert William Elliston, H2. Prod. Aug. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 14.<br />

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1423. The Lady of the Rock. Dramatic piece, 2 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 2, 1804, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 12, 1805.<br />

MS: endorsed, by William Powell, D.L., Oct. 12, 1804; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 6, 1805.<br />

Comp. 1805 (Dev 8vo 17): numerous differences.<br />

1424. Hear Him Out. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 5, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Blind Bargain; or, Hear<br />

Him Out) Oct. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. The Blind Bargain;<br />

or, Hear It Out, 1805 (K-D 402): some differences.<br />

1425. The Denouement; or, Who but He? Farce, 2 acts. From Francis Lathom,<br />

Holiday Time; or, The School Boy's Frolic.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 6, 1804, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as The Dash; or, Who but<br />

He?), Oct. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9.<br />

See No. 1322 (alterations extensive).<br />

1426. The Two Prisoners. Musical farce, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 10, 1804, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as Matrimony) Nov. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 12; some deletions and revisions. Comp. Matrimony, 1804<br />

(K-D 407): numerous minor differences.<br />

1427. Thirty Thousand; or, Who's the Richest? Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27; numerous corrections, and some passages marked, by<br />

Examiner(?); cast. Comp. 1804 (Dev 8vo 17): numerous differences.<br />

1428. Address. (Impatient for renoun-all hope and fear.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Spoken Dec. 1.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken on the first night of Master Betty's appearance in<br />

London.<br />

1429. The Land We Live In. Comedy, 5 acts. Francis Ludlow Holt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1804, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 29.<br />

MS: endorsed, by W. Powell, D.L., Oct. 30; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 14; numerous<br />

corrections; prologue (with separate application, Dec. 25, J. Stokes) and epilogue.<br />

Comp. 1805 (K-D 407): a few differences.<br />

1430. Harlequin Quicksilver; or, The Devil and the Gnome. Pantomime, 2 acts.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1804, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 18; cast. Comp. Songs, Trios, Chorusses, &c., in Harlequin<br />

Quicksilver, 1804 (K-D 405): a number of discrepancies.<br />

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1431. Angelina. [Walcot Castle.] Musical drama, 2 acts. Mary Goldsmith (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Margate (?), 1804 (?).<br />

MS: previous title, Walcot Castle, erased (but so listed in B.C.).<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong> licensed it [Mary Goldsmith's Angelina] to Wilmot Wells Manager<br />

of the Margate Theatre 25 August 1804.<br />

1432. St. Margaret's Cave. Play, 5 acts. George Charles Carr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1804?]<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: <strong>Larpent</strong>s Copy was in the hand writing of the author who thus inscribed<br />

it on the cover. 'Written by George Charles Carr of the Theatres Royal York and<br />

Hull-<strong>John</strong> Wilkinson Esq manager.' It was licensed 30th. Decr. 1804. [The original<br />

cover, here referred to, has been removed from the MS.]<br />

1433. The School of Reform; or, How to Rule a Husband. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas<br />

Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 4, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Jan. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 8; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1805 (K-D 409): a<br />

few differences.<br />

1434. Zajra. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10(?), 1805, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Jan. 29.<br />

MS: cast. (Dated Jan. 20 in B.C.)<br />

See No. 1437, a printed copy of this opera, and No. 1652.<br />

1435. Too Many Cooks. Musical farce, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Feb. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1805 (K-D 410): some differences.<br />

1436. The Honey Moon. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 23, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 25; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1805 (K-D 406): a few<br />

differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1805<br />

1437. Zaira. Opera (Italian and English), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Jan. 29, 1805.<br />

Printed copy, 1805: cast.<br />

See Nos. 1434 and 1652.<br />

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1438. To Marry or Not to Marry? Comedy, 5 acts. Elizabeth Inchbald.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 6, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Feb. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 9; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1805 (K-D 410): a<br />

few differences.<br />

1439. Address. (Anxious to pay my heartfelt homage here.)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken [by Master Betty], C.G., Feb. 11, 1805(?).<br />

MS: dated C.G., Feb. 9, 1805.<br />

1440. Eriphile. Opera (Italian and English), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 19, 1805.<br />

Printed copy, 1805: pp. 1-8 lacking.<br />

1441. Erifhile. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application 1805, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Feb. 16; cast. Comp. 1805 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1440): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1442. The Castle of Lausanne; or, The Tricks of Timothy. [Out of Place; or, The<br />

Lake of Lausanne (?).] Musical farce, 2 acts. [Frederic Reynolds?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. [Prod. as Out of Place; or, The Lake<br />

of Lausanne, Feb. 28?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 23; previous title, The Lake of Geneva, erased; some<br />

deletions and corrections; cast.<br />

1443. The British Soldier; or, Life's Campaign. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, Mar. 16, 1805.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Feb. 14[?]; endorsed Mr Lawler.<br />

1444. La Clemenza di Scipione. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1805, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 28.<br />

MS: for the Benefit of Mrs. Billington, 28. Marke [?]. 1805; cast.<br />

1445. The Garland. Musical farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as The Soldier's Return; or,<br />

What Can Beauty Do?) Apr. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 28. Comp. The Soldier's Return; etc., 1805 (K-D 409):<br />

several differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. [under The Garland, not identified with The Soldier's Return]: ....several<br />

passages were objected to by <strong>Larpent</strong> according to his MS. Copy.<br />

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1446. Aggression; [or, The Heroine of Yucatan], Songs in. Ballet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 15, 1805.<br />

MS: dated Apr., 1805.<br />

1447. Personation; or, Fairly Taken In. Afterpiece, 1 act. Marie Thérèse (De Camp)<br />

Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 16, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 21; prologue and epilogue. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 69):<br />

numerous differences.<br />

1448. Who Wants a Guinea? or, The Irish Yorkshireman. Comedy, 5 acts. George<br />

Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Apr. 18, 1805.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 15; title changed from Where is She; or, The<br />

Charitable Quixote; epilogue. Comp. 1805 (K-D 411): a few differences.<br />

1449. The Venetian Outlaw. Drama, 3 acts. Robert William Elliston, from<br />

Pixérécourt, Abelino.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 23; prologue. Comp. 1805 (K-D 411): slight differences.<br />

1450. Gli Orazi e Curiazi. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 2, 1805.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 27; notice states, for the Benefit of Mr. Grassini; cast.<br />

1451. Spanish Dollars; or, The Priest of the Parish. Musical entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 9, 1805.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Apr. 29; cast. Comp. 1806 (K-D 409): several differences.<br />

1452. All for Fame; or, A Peep at the Times. Recitation.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Spoken May 15.<br />

MS: states, to be Spoken and Sung by Mrs. Mountain.<br />

1453. Love, Youth, and Folly. Comic opera, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as Youth, Love, and Folly)<br />

May 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 22; cast. Comp. Youth, Love, & Folly, 1805 (K-D 412): slight<br />

differences; songs for the most part omitted from MS but printed in full.<br />

1454. Farewell Address.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Spoken June 3.<br />

MS: notice states, intended to be spoken by Mrs. H. <strong>John</strong>ston on her Benefit Night...on<br />

Monday next June 3d.<br />

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1455. La Cosa Rara. Opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, June 13, 1805.<br />

Printed copy, 1805: title-page states, for Braham's benefit; cast.<br />

See No. 809, a MS of this play.<br />

1456. The Partners. Comedy, 5 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, June 28, 1805.<br />

MS: endorsed H2, and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June, 1805; prologue and two different<br />

epilogues.<br />

1457. The Village; or, The World's Epitome. Comedy, 3 acts. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 9, 1805, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 10; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1458. Who's Afraid! Ha! Ha! Ha! Piece, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Carr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 6, 1805, James Winston, H2. Prod. Sept. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 9; notice states, for Elliston's benefit; one member of cast<br />

given.<br />

1459. Rugantino; or, The Bravo of Venice. Melodrama, 2 acts. Matthew Gregory<br />

Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 9, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Oct. 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 11; cast. Comp. 1805 (K-D 408): virtually identical.<br />

1460. The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood. Melodrama, 2 acts. Lumley St. George<br />

Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 22. Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in The Sleeping<br />

Beauty, 1805 (Dev 8vo 68): slight differences.<br />

1461. A Prior Claim. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry James Pye and Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Oct. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 22; prologue and epilogue; songs dated Oct. 27. Comp.<br />

1805 (K-D 408): great differences in Act III; otherwise practically the same.<br />

1462. Henry of Transtamare. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Jackson, Edinburgh. Prod. Nov. 1.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Oct. 24; numerous corrections.<br />

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1463. Sees Company. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 6, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Delinquent; or, Seeing<br />

Company) Nov. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 7; prologue and epilogue to the Delinquent, or Seeing<br />

Company; cast. Comp. The Delinquent, 1805 (K-D 403): slight differences.<br />

1464. The Weathercock. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 6, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 8. Comp. [1806] (K-D 411): a few differences.<br />

1465. An Occasional Attempt to Commemorate the Death and Victory of Lord<br />

Viscount Nelson. Melodramatic piece. Richard Cumberland (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 8, 1805, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 8.<br />

1466. The Recovery, Prologue and Epilogue to. Prologue by James Kenney;<br />

epilogue by Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 10, 1805.<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), D.L., Dec. 5. Comp. prologue and epilogue to The School for<br />

Friends, 1805 (K-D 408): virtually the same.<br />

1467. The Towers of Urbandine. Play, 5 acts. George Charles Carr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1805, Edward Stoner (?), York and Hull (?).<br />

MS: endorsed This Play is written by George, Charles, Carr; prologue and epilogue (by<br />

the Author's two children) and an additional song.<br />

1468. Harlequin's Magnet; or, Scandinavian Sorcerer. Pantomime, 17 scenes.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, 1805, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 22.<br />

1469. The Sailor and Soldier; or, Fashionable Amusement. Musical farce, 2<br />

acts.-Knight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Wilkinson, Hull. Prod. Hull, 1805.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, York and Hull, Dec. 30, 1804.<br />

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1470. The Legacy; or, A Thousand Pounds' Reward. [The Romantic Lover; or, Lost<br />

and Found (?).] Comedy (5 acts). <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham [or <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 4, 1806, J. P. Kemble, C.G. [Prod. as The Romantic Lover, Jan. 11?]<br />

MS: only Act I; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 6; numerous corrections; prologue and epilogue<br />

to The Romantic Lover; cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. [under The Romantic Lover]: This comedy was not by Allingham, but by J.<br />

P. Kemble-All the corrections (of which there are many) on the copy sent to <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

were in the hand writing of J. P. Kemble, his initials were placed at the end of the<br />

dramatis personae and his name was inserted by <strong>Larpent</strong> in his account books as the<br />

real author. If the comedy had succeeded Kemble would doubtless have claimed the<br />

authorship of it: it was given in the newspapers to Allingham.<br />

1471. The Travellers. Operatic drama, 5 acts. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1806 (K-D 410): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

1472. We Fly by Night; [or, Long Stories]. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman, the<br />

Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 20, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Jan. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 23; prologue; cast. Comp. Songs Choruses, &c., in We Fly by<br />

Night...[1806] (K-D 628): slight differences.<br />

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1473. Il Ritorno di Serse; o sia, Argenide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Jan.(?), 1806.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 23; cast.<br />

See No. 1511, a different version of the same opera.<br />

1474. Thalia's Tears. Sketch. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 1, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 12.<br />

MS: headed A Tributary Sketch inscribed to the Memory of the late Thomas King,<br />

Comedian; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 4.<br />

1475. The Broken Gold. Ballad opera, 2 acts. Charles Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 3, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 8.<br />

MS: some deletion of text.<br />

1476. A Hint for Husbands. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as A Hint to Husbands) Mar.<br />

8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 1; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. 1806 (K-D 406): a<br />

number of immaterial differences.<br />

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1477. La Morte di Cleopatra. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 4, 1806.<br />

MS: dated Feb.(?) 28; cast. (Dated Jan. 28 in B.C.)<br />

1478. The White Plume; or, The Chieftains of the Border. Comic opera, 3 acts.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 22, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 25; cast. Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in The White<br />

Plume; or, The Border Chieftains, 1806 (K-D 411): minor differences.<br />

1479. La Clemenza di Tito. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Mar. 25, 1806 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> King's Theatre; title-page states, for Mrs. Billington's benefit;<br />

cast.<br />

See No. 1710 (substantially the same).<br />

1480. The Forty Thieves. Operatical romance, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley Sheridan,<br />

Charles Ward, and George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 27, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 4. (Listed in B.C. as Ali Baba; or, The Forty Thieves.) Comp.<br />

n.d. [1825?] (Dev 12mo 30): a number of marked differences.<br />

1481. Augustus and Gulielmus; or, The Villagers. Melodramatic spectacle, 1 scene.<br />

W. A. Holland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Mar., 1806.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Mar. 4; some corrections.<br />

1482. Due Nozze e un Sol Marito. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Apr. 15, 1806.<br />

MS: title-page states, to be performed H1, Apr. 12; cast.<br />

1483. Loquacity; or, The Invisible Girl. Piece, 1 act. Theodore Edward Hook [or<br />

<strong>John</strong> Bannister?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 23, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as The Invisible Girl) Apr.<br />

28.<br />

MS: prologue and part of epilogue(?). Comp. The Invisible Girl, 1806 (K-D 407): some<br />

differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...it has the initials I. B. (<strong>John</strong> Bannister) on the title page, as if he were<br />

the author of it.<br />

1484. Edgar; or, Northern Feuds. Play, 5 acts. George Manners.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1806, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Edgar; or, Caledonian Feuds)<br />

May 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 29; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1806 (K-D 403): only<br />

slight difference.<br />

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1485. Camilla; o sia, Il Sotterraneo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 1, 1806.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 29; title-page states, for the Benefit of Madm. Grassini;<br />

cast.<br />

See No. 1717 (substantially the same).<br />

1486. National Gratitude; or, Nelson's Funeral. Grand burletta spectacle.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 15, 1806.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 8; cast.<br />

1487. A Trip to Marseillers; or, The Labyrinth of Love. Play, 3 acts. Francis<br />

Godolphin Waldron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 15, 1806, F. G. Waldron, Academic Theatre [Sans Souci], Leicester<br />

Place. Prod. May 22 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, Written by F. G. Waldron; prologue and epilogue [to be spoken<br />

by children?]. (Not listed in B.C.)<br />

1488. The Wanderer; or, The Rights of Hospitality. Drama, 3 acts. Charles Kemble,<br />

from Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 5, 1806, George Colman, the Younger, H2. Not produced?<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 5; some deletion and revision; prologue (by <strong>John</strong> Taylor)<br />

and epilogue.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was Licensed to G. Colman of the Haymarket on June 5th. 1806 for<br />

representation at that theatre. Another piece called the wanderer on the Cover, and<br />

The Fugitive in Kembles letter to the Licenser was allowed to Covent Garden Dec. 10.<br />

1807.<br />

See No. 1531.<br />

1489. Maid and Batchelors; or, My Heart for Yours. Comedy, 5 acts. Lumley St.<br />

George Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 6, 1806.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., May 31.<br />

1490. Catch Him Who Can. Musical afterpiece, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 6, 1806, James Winston, H2. Prod. June 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1806 (K-D 402): a number of pronounced differences.<br />

1491. La Serva Astuta. Cantata a tre Voci (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. June 10, 1806.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1492. Il Fanatico per La Musica. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. June 19, 1806.<br />

MS: for Naldi's benefit; cast.<br />

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1493. Five Miles Off; or, The Finger Post. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 28, 1806, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 9.<br />

MS. Comp. 1806 (K-D 405): slight differences.<br />

1494. Wooden Walls; or, Peter the Great. Operatic drama, 3 acts. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1806, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Peter the Great) May 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 11. Comp. Peter the Great; or, The Wooden Walls, 1807<br />

(K-D 417): numerous differences.<br />

1495. The Faro Table. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as The Guardians) Nov. 5,<br />

1816.<br />

MS: two prologues and two epilogues. Comp. The Faro Table; or, The Guardians, 1816<br />

(K-D 500): some differences.<br />

1496. The Deserts of Arabia. Romance, 2 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 18; cast. Comp. Airs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., in...The<br />

Deserts of Arabia, 1806 (K-D 403): slight differences.<br />

1497. Tekeli; or, The Siege of Montgatz. Melodrama, 3 acts. Theodore Edward<br />

Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 28, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 29. Comp. 1806 (K-D 410): numerous minor differences.<br />

1498. The Mountains of Saxony; or, Adrian and Orrila. Play, 5 acts. William<br />

Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Adrian and Orrila) Nov. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 2; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. Adrian and Orrila; or,<br />

A Mother's Vengeance, 1806 (K-D 402): several differences.<br />

1499. The Vindictive Man. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Holcroft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 16. Comp. 1806 (K-D 411): minor differences.<br />

1500. Arbitration; or, Free and Easy. Farce, 2 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 1, 1806, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 2; prologue; cast.<br />

1501. Mr. H. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Lamb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 6, 1806, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 8; prologue. Comp. The Works of Charles Lamb, 1818<br />

(129014): a few slight differences.<br />

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1502. La Semiramide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1806, Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1661 (substantially the same).<br />

1503. Alberto and Lauretta; or, The Orphan of the Alps. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Lynch.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [H2, Dec. 15, 1806.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; title-page gives author's name and is dated Oct. 15, 1805<br />

[1806?]; prologue (by T J Lynch).<br />

1504. Harlequin and Mother Goose; or, The Golden Egg, Airs, Chorusses, &c., in.<br />

[Mother Goose; or, The Golden Egg.] Pantomime, 17 scenes. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin<br />

and Charles Farley (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 18, 1806, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 23.<br />

1505. Il Principe di Tarranto. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Dec. 23, 1806.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1810 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1653): substantially the same.<br />

See also No. 1605.<br />

1506. False Appearances; or, My Cousin. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 2, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as False Alarms; or, My<br />

Cousin) Jan. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 5. Comp. False Alarms, 1807 (K-D 416): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

1507. London and the Country. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Town and Country) Mar 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 9; prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. Town and Country,<br />

1807 (K-D 417): some differences.<br />

1508. The Assignation. Comedy, 5 acts. Sophia Lee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 15, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 21; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1509. The Curfew. Play, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 3; some deletion and revision of text; prologue and two<br />

variant epilogues. Comp. 1807 (K-D 417): virtually the same.<br />

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1510. Roberto L'Assassino. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.Prod. Feb. 3, 1807.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 1; cast.<br />

1511. Il Ritorno di Serse. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 20, 1807; cast.<br />

See No. 1473.<br />

1512. The Young Hussar. Farce, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 2, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Mar. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1807 (K-D 416): virtually identical.<br />

1513. Whistle for It. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. George Lambe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 4, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 10.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., By Hon. G. Lambe; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 5; cast. Comp. 1807<br />

(K-D 417): practically the same.<br />

1514. The Wood Daemon; or, The Clock Has Struck. Melodrama, 2 acts. Matthew<br />

Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 24.<br />

See No. 1686, a later revision, and No. 1534.<br />

1515. Little Thumb and the Ogre; or, The Fairy Boots, Songs, &C., in. [The Ogre<br />

and Little Thumb; or, The Seven League Boots, Songs, Choruses, &C. in.]<br />

Pantomimical ballet.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 1, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Choruses, &c., &c., in... The Ogre and Little Thumb; or, The Seven<br />

League Boots, 1807 (K-D 416): virtually the same; description of action not in MS.<br />

1516. A Day in London. Comedy, 5 acts. Andrew Cherry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 3; endorsed, by J.P.C., By A. Cherry; some deletion and<br />

revision of text; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1517. La Virtuosa in Margellina. Comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 3, 1807, Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. Apr. 14.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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1518. Adelgitha; or, The Fruits of a Single Error. Tragedy, 5 acts. Matthew Gregory<br />

Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

Printed copy, 2d ed., 1806: some MS corrections; MS prologue and epilogue dated Apr.<br />

27.<br />

1519. Sure Aim; or, The Norfolk Sharp Shooter. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich. Prod. May 2 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 25; for Smith's benefit.<br />

1520. Mark the End On't. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Siddons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. (as Time's a Tell-tale) Oct. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 9; prologue and epilogue to Time's a Tell-tale, endorsed<br />

Licensed by Title of 'Mark the end on't' ; also another epilogue. Comp. Time's a<br />

Tell-tale, 1807 (K-D 424): slight differences.<br />

1521. The Miseries of Human Life; or, Let Us All Be Unhappy Together. Farce, 2<br />

acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1807, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 13; cast. (Performed for Fawcett's benefit.)<br />

1522. The Fortress. Melodrama, 3 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 9, 1807, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 16.<br />

MS: endorsed By T. E. Hooke. Comp. 1807 (K-D 476): a few differences.<br />

1523. Errors Excepted. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1807, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 11.<br />

1524. Music-Mad. Comic sketch, 1 act. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1807, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 23.<br />

1525. The Fortune Teller. Musical piece, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 6, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Sept. 29.<br />

MS.<br />

1526. A Plaguy Good-natured Friend. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Too Friendly by Half) Oct.<br />

29.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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1527. How Happy Could I Be with Either. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Two Faces under a Hood)<br />

Nov. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 5; cast. Comp. Two Faces under a Hood, [1807] (K-D 521):<br />

some differences.<br />

1528. Ella Rosenberg. Melodrama, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 16. Comp. 1807 (K-D 422): minor differences.<br />

1529. The Blind Boy. Melodrama, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1807, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 23; some deletion and revision; cast. Comp. 1808 (K-D<br />

422): a few minor differences, mostly in Act II.<br />

1530. Faulkner. Tragedy, 5 acts. William Godwin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. 1807 (K-D 423): slight differences.<br />

1531. The Wanderer. Play, 3 acts. Charles Kemble, from Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1807, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Jan. 12, 1808.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 10, 1807; original title, The Fugitive, deleted; cast. Comp.<br />

The Wanderer; or, The Rights of Hospitality, 1808 (K-D 426): a few minor differences.<br />

See No. 1488, of which this is an alteration.<br />

1532. Harlequin in His Element; or, Fire, Water, Earth, and Air, Songs, &c., in.<br />

Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1807, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 19. Comp. [1808] (K-D 423): some slight differences.<br />

1533. [Furibond; or, Harlequin Negro.] Pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1807, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 28.<br />

MS: no title; called The New Comic Pantomime (and so entered in B.C.).<br />

1534. The Demon of the Woods; or, The Clock Has Struck. Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Matthew Gregory Lewis (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1807?]<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D., concerning M. G. Lewis, The Wood Daemon (1807): On 13. Novr. 1807<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> Licensed the Daemon of the Woods in 3 Acts for the Norwich Theatre in which<br />

the pantomime of the Wood Daemon was put into words.<br />

See Nos. 1514 and 1686.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1535. La Frascatana. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. From Filippo Livigni (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 9, 1808, H. D'Egville, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 417.<br />

1536. Something to Do. Comedy, 5 acts. Prince Hoare.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, dated Jan. 15.<br />

1537. La Didone. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 25, 1808, H. D'Egville, H1. Prod. Jan. 26.<br />

MS. cast.<br />

1538. Fair Play. Comedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 28, 1808, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Begone, Dull Care) Feb. 9.<br />

MS: two copies, each, of prologue and epilogue; cast. Comp. Begone, Dull Care, 1808<br />

(K-D 422): slight differences.<br />

1539. Kais; or, Love in the Desarts. Opera, 5 acts. Isaac Brandon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 6, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 8. Comp. 1808 (K-D 423): numerous differences; printed<br />

play in four acts.<br />

1540. The Widow's Choice. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1808, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. ( as Who Wins; or, The<br />

Widow's Choice) Feb. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 15; cast. Comp. The Widow; or, Who Wins? n.d. (Dev 12mo<br />

69): a few differences.<br />

1541. In and Out of Tune. Musical farce, 2 acts. Andrew Cherry, from Dennis<br />

Lawler.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 22, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Mar. 1.<br />

MS.<br />

1542. Il Furbo contra il Furbo. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 27, 1808, H. D'Egville, H1. Prod. Mar. 1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1755.<br />

1543. Harvest Home. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. George Bennett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Mar. 18, 1808?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>s; cover states, Written and Compos'd by George Bennett.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1544. Boniface and Bridgetina. Melodrama [burlesque], 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 19, 1808, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Bonifacio and Bridgetina; or,<br />

The Knight of the Hermitage) Mar. 31.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. Bonifacio and Bridgetina, 1808 (K-D 422): a few slight differences.<br />

1545. The World. Comedy, 5 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 23, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Mar. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 25; epilogue, dated by William Powell Mar. 25. Comp. 1808<br />

(K-D 426): slight differences in dialogue.<br />

1546. Le Feste d'Iside. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 18, 1808, H. D'Egville, H1. Prod. Apr. 21.<br />

MS: For the Benefit of Madm. Catalani.<br />

1547. The Jew of Mogodore. Comic opera, 3 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28. Comp. The Jew of Mogadore, 1808 (K-D 423): numerous<br />

differences.<br />

1548. The Portrait of Cervantes. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Greffulhe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1808, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 21.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1549. The Day after the Wedding; or, A Wife's First Lesson. Interlude, 1 act. Marie<br />

Thérèse (De Camp) Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1808, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 18.<br />

MS: dated May 8 and signed MTK. Comp. 1808 (K-D 422): virtually identical.<br />

1550. The Mysterious Bride. Play, 3 acts. Lumley St. George Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 27, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. June 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 29; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1551. Gli Amanti Consolati. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., H. D'Egville, H1. Prod. June 23, 1808.<br />

MS: For the Benefit of Madm. Catalani; cast.<br />

1552. Plot and Counterplot; or, The Spanish Valets. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1808, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Plot and Counterplot; or The<br />

Portrait of Michael Cervantes) June 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 25; numerous corrections; cast. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo<br />

118): numerous differences, especially in Act I.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1553. The Africans; or, War, Love, and Duty. Play, 3 acts. George Colman, the<br />

Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 23, 1808, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 29.<br />

MS: several deletions, by Examiner(?). Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 119): numerous slight<br />

differences.<br />

1554. First Come, First Served; [or, The Biter Bit]. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Carr (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 18, 1808, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 18.<br />

1555. Yes or No! Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 24, 1808, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 24. Comp. 1809 (K-D 438): numerous slight differences;<br />

songs not in MS.<br />

1556. Princess and No Princess; or, The Forest of Hermanstadt. Melodrama, 2<br />

acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Forest of Hermanstadt; or, A Princess and No Princess)<br />

H1 (C.G. Company), Oct. 7, 1808.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1557. Constantine Paleologus. Tragedy, 5 acts. Joanna Baillie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1808, Henry Siddons, Liverpool. Prod. Oct. 1808(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 10. Comp. Joanna Baillie, Miscellaneous <strong>Plays</strong>, 1804 (K-D<br />

414): MS a greatly reduced version of printed play, made by severe cutting of text.<br />

1558. The Exile. Opera, 3 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1808, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Nov. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 2; cast. Comp. n.d. (Dev. 12mo 54): a few differences.<br />

1559. The Siege of St. Quintin; or, Spanish Heroism. Drama, 3 acts. Theodore<br />

Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Nov. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1560. The School for Authors. Comedy, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1808, Thomas Harris, H2 (C.G. Company). Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: author's name given; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 17; numerous excisions; cast. Comp.<br />

1808 (K-D 424): a few differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1561. Venoni; or, The Novice of St. Mark's. Melodrama, 3 acts. Matthew Gregory<br />

Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: two versions of Act III, one dated Dec. 10; epilogue; note, Wroughton to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Dec. 1. Comp. 1809 (K-D 438): numerous differences; original third act<br />

added to printed copy.<br />

1562. Man and Wife; or, More Secrets than One. Comedy, 5 acts. Samuel James<br />

Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 23, 1808, Richard Wroughton, D.L., Prod. Jan. 5, 1809.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 24, 1808; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1809 (KD 424):<br />

difference in name of one character and many other minor differences.<br />

1563. Le Cappriciosa Penita. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 31, 1808, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Jan. 6, 1809.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1564. The Unconscious Counterfeit. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1809, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 20.<br />

1565. A German Blunder; or, Prince and No Prince. Farce, 2 acts. - Greffulhe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1809, Thomas Harris, H2 (C.G. Company). Prod. (as Is He a<br />

Prince?) Feb. 7.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1566. I Villeggiattori Bizzari. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1567. The Circassian Bride. Opera, 3 acts. C. Ward.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 30, 1809, Richard Wroughton, D.L. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 20. Comp. Songs, Choruses, &c., in The Circassian Bride,<br />

n.d. (Dev 8vo 68): a few minor differences.<br />

Note<br />

Lewis Matthew G.<br />

1568. Monody on the Death of Sir <strong>John</strong> Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1809, William Powell, D.L. Spoken Feb. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1569. The Trustee. Comedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 23, 1809, Thomas Harris, H2 (C.G. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Independence; or, The Trustee) Mar. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 24; prologue and epilogue (for Independence, etc.); cast.<br />

1570. How Will It End? Comedy, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed, To be Performed at the Theatre-Royal Manchester Messrs.<br />

Ward, Lewis, Knight and Banks, Managers. Prod. Manchester, Feb., 1809(?).<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue, latter signed G:M:N: and dated Manchester, Feb. 28, 1809.<br />

1571. La Caccia di Enrico Quarto. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Mar. 7.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1707 (there are numerous differences).<br />

1572. Occasional Address Intended to Be Spoken Thursday, March 16th, 1809at<br />

The King's Theatre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 14, 1809, Richard Wroughton, H1 (D.L. Company). Spoken Mar. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

1573. Teresa e Claudio. Opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 8, 1809, William Taylor, H1.<br />

MS: for the Benefit of Mad. Collini; cast.<br />

1574. Grieving Is a Folly. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Leigh.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 17, 1809, Richard Wroughton, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Apr. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 20; prologue (by Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre) and epilogue (by<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin). Comp. Grieving's a Folly, 1809 (K-D 436): numerous minor<br />

differences.<br />

1575. The Domestic Tyrant. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1809, Richard Wroughton, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Temper; or, The Domestic Tyrant) May 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 27.<br />

1576. Tears and Smiles. Musical romance, 2 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 6, 1809, Richard Wroughton, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as The<br />

Vintagers) H2, Aug. 1.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Lyceum Theatre (D.L.) Strand May 8th. 1809; inserted, new<br />

scene, with separate application, July 26, James Winston, H2, stating, New Farce called<br />

'Tears and Smiles' which received the Lord Chamberlain's License to be performed by<br />

the Drury Lane Company-and which Farce is now intended to be Represented at the<br />

Theatre Royal Haymarket, under the Title of the Vintagers. Comp. The Vintagers, 1809<br />

(K-D 438): slight discrepancies.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1577. The Village Hotel. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 9, 1809, Richard Wroughton, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as Sharp<br />

Set; or, The Village Hotel) May 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 10; songs inserted.<br />

1578. La Serva Raggiratrice. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 12, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 16.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1579. Pirro. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 7, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 10.<br />

MS: for Siboni's benefit; cast.<br />

1580. The Smuggler's Cave; or, Up All Night. Comic opera, 3 acts. Samuel James<br />

Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 10, 1809, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Up All Night; or, The<br />

Smuggler's Cave) June 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 14. Comp. Songs, Duetts, &c.,...of Up All Night! or, The<br />

Smuggler's Cave, n.d. (Dev 8vo 70): several differences in songs.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Songs &c. were printed 8vo. 1809. It is there said to have been first<br />

acted on June 22d. 1809.<br />

1581. Sidagero; or, Cadononia Conquistata. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 14, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 20.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1675.<br />

1582. Killing No Murder. Comic ballad opera, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 20, 1809, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 22; various excisions and corrections; some passages<br />

(inserted to replace those cut out) marked, Alerations for the Approbation of the<br />

Licencer; songs, submitted separately (?), inserted. Comp. 1809, with a Preface, and<br />

the Scene Suppressed by order of the Lord Chamberlain (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong> No. 1589,<br />

q.v.).<br />

1583. The Foundling of the Forest; or, Twice the Dagger Struck. Play, 3 acts.<br />

William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1809, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 10.<br />

MS: dated June 30. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 103): a few differences.<br />

1584. Le Quattro Nazioni; or, The Four Nations. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 11, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. July 11.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1585. The Russian Imposter; or, The Siege of Smolensko. Opera, 3 acts. Henry<br />

Siddons; alterations by Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 13, 1809, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 17; three additions, one dated July 15.<br />

1586. Number Nip. [Kapschou, the Forest Fiend.] A German Legend Told in Action,<br />

2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 26, 1809, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 4.<br />

MS: endorsed Lyceum, and dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), July 29; a song, endorsed Song<br />

Introduced in the Ballet of Kapschou; The Forest Fiend which was Sent... under the<br />

Title of Number Nip.<br />

1587. Jack the Giant Killer. Pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Lyceum (?), Aug. 13, 1809 (?).<br />

MS: contains songs and some dialogue.<br />

1588. Consequences; or, Safe and Sound. Comic opera, 3 acts. Theodore Edward<br />

Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 14, 1809, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Safe and Sound)<br />

Aug. 28.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Aug. 14; additions, dated Aug. 25. Comp. Safe and Sound,<br />

1809 (K-D 437): numerous slight differences.<br />

1589. Killing No Murder. Farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 21, 1809.<br />

Printed copy, 1809, together with a Preface, and the scene suppressed by order of the<br />

Lord Chamberlain: MS notes and corrections; marginal comments on Preface, by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>(?); notes compare this copy with MS copy (No. 1582, q.v.); this text<br />

incorporates most of the corrections made in MS No. 1582, and has the suppressed<br />

scene printed at the end.<br />

1590. Occasional Address. On Opening the New Theatre Royal, in Covent Garden<br />

on the 18th of September, 1809. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 13, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Spoken Sept. 18.<br />

MS.<br />

1591. Britain's Jubilee. Burletta, 1 act. C.F. Barrett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 18, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Oct. 26.<br />

MS: author's name on title-page.<br />

1592. The Jubilee. Occasional spectacle, 1 act. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Oct. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 21; previous title, The Twenty-Fifth of October, erased;<br />

cast.<br />

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1593. Britain's Jubilee. Musical afterpiece, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 21, 1809, J. G. Raymond and William Powell, Lyceum (D.L. Company).<br />

Prod. Oct. 25.<br />

MS.<br />

1594. The Haunted Village. Comic burletta.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 24, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS.<br />

1595. Not at Home. Farce, 2 acts. Robert Charles Dallas.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 8, 1809, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Nov.<br />

20.<br />

MS: prologue (by Waller Wright). Comp. 1809 (K-D 437): a number of differences.<br />

1596. Clara, Songs, Duets, Glees, & Choruses in. Burletta spectacle, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Nov. 27.<br />

MS: subtitle, Love and Jealousy, deleted.<br />

1597. Raymond and Agnes; or, The Bleeding Nun. Melodrama, 2 acts. Matthew<br />

Gregory Lewis(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 22; previous subtitle, The Castle of Lindenburg, erased.<br />

Comp. M. G. Lewis, Raymond and Agnes; The Travellers Benighted; or, The Bleeding<br />

Nun of Lindenberg, n.d. (Dev 12mo 102): a great number of differences.<br />

1598. La Scomessa; or, The Wager. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. B. Serafino<br />

Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1809, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Dec. 12.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1809 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1600): slight differences, mostly in final<br />

scene.<br />

1599. The Man of Business. Comedy, 5 acts. James Cobb.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 6, 1809, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Sudden Arrivals; or, Too Busy by Half) Dec. 19.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong> (?), Dec. 8; prologue and epilogue to Sudden Arrivals, etc.,<br />

endorsed Sent in for Approbation under the Title of 'The Man of Business'. The name<br />

of the Play being the only alteration, and signed by William Powell.<br />

1600. La Scommessa; or, The Wager. Comic opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. B.<br />

Serafino Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Dec. 12, 1809.<br />

Printed copy, 1809 (with alterations and many additions, by S. Buonaiuti): no MS<br />

notes; cast.<br />

See No. 1598, a MS of this opera.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

1601. The Gleaners; or, Harvest Frolic. Pastoral burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS.<br />

1602. He Would Be a Player; or, The Stage-struck Butler. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1809, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Jan. 15, 1810.<br />

MS.<br />

1603. Mary, the Maid of the Inn. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov., 1811 [1809?], <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Dec. 27, 1809(?).<br />

MS.<br />

1604. Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper. Melo-Dramatic, Allegorical<br />

Pantomimic Spectacle, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed Theatre Royal Norwich. [1809?]<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C. (?), 1818.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: ...licensed on Mar 21. 1809 for the Norwich Theatre.<br />

See No. 1396 (this is apparently an alteration of that play; the songs almost identical).<br />

1605. Il Principe di Taranto. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1810, William Taylor, H1.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. 1810 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 1653): substantially the same.<br />

See also No. 1505.<br />

1606. The Edict of Charlemagne; or, The Free Knights. Opera, 3 acts. Frederic<br />

Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Free Knights; or, The<br />

Edict of Charlemagne) Feb. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 12; cast. Comp. The Free Knights, 1812 (K-D 436): a few<br />

differences.<br />

1607. The Old Soldier; or, Which Is Mine. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Mr. [Robert W.] Elliston, T.R. Manchester.<br />

January 10th. 1810. Prod. 1810(?).<br />

MS.<br />

1608. Love in a Bag; or, The Flemish Tooth Drawer. Comic burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Feb. 5.<br />

MS.<br />

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1609. The Mind's Magnet; [or,] The School for Arrogance. Play, 5 acts. James<br />

Bland Burges, from Philip Massinger, The City Madam.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 19, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Riches; or, The Wife and Brother) Feb. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 25; title changed to Riches; prologue and epilogue to<br />

Riches. Comp. Riches; etc., 1810 (K-D 437): printed text somewhat longer than MS;<br />

otherwise few differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1810<br />

1610. Cormac and Swaran; [or, The Chiefs of Erin], Songs, Duets, Glees, and<br />

Choruses in. Spectacle, 16 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Feb. 12.<br />

MS.<br />

1611. Who Pays the Piper. Comic burletta interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. (as Bad Customers; or, Who Pays<br />

the Piper) Mar. 26.<br />

MS.<br />

1612. Madness Rules the Hour; or, A Budget of Blunders. Farce, 2 acts. _____<br />

Greffulhe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 10, 1810, Thomas Harris, C.G.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 12; a few passages marked in pencil, by Examiner(?); cast.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D. (s.v. A Budget of Blunders): It seems first to have been called 'Madness<br />

Rules the Hour' but the title and some parts being objected to by the licenser on<br />

account of allusion to the Kings insanity, they were altered-One copy was sent to the<br />

licenser on 10th. Febry by Harris and the amended Copy on the 14 Feby by Kemble.<br />

(See following item.)<br />

1613. A Budget of Blunders. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Greffulhe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Feb. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 14; some passages deleted and some corrections made by<br />

Kemble; cast.<br />

See No. 1612.<br />

1614. Romeo e Giulietta. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. B. Serafino Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 14, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Feb. 20.<br />

MS: title-page states, Written By Sigr. Bonajutti; cast.<br />

See No. 1616, printed copy of this opera.<br />

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1615. Hit or Miss. Musical farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1810, J. G. Raymond, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Feb. 26.<br />

MS: signed by W. Powell; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 20; numerous and extensive<br />

corrections and some deletions; two songs, dated Feb. 24, endorsed by Powell not<br />

written when the Copy was sent. Comp. 1810 (K-D 438): numerous and varied<br />

differences throughout.<br />

See No. 2366.<br />

1616. Romeo e Giulietta. Opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. B. Serafino Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H1, Feb. 20, 1810.<br />

Printed copy, 1810, by S. Buonaiuti; no MS notes.<br />

See No. 1614, a MS of this opera.<br />

1617. Lost and Found; or, The Black Forest. Opera, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 22, 1810, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as The Maniac)<br />

Mar. 13.<br />

MS. Comp. Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, Finales, &c., of The Maniac! or, The Swiss<br />

Banditti, [1810] (K-D 583): some discrepancies; dialogue not printed.<br />

1618. Maid of the Glen; or, Edwin and Rosalie, Recitatives, Songs, Duets,<br />

Choruses, &c., in. Melodrama, 1 act. G. Male (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Not produced (?).<br />

MS: signed at end, G. Male (copyist and author?).<br />

1619. How to Teaze, and How to Please. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 15, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Mar. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 16; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1620. Werter and Charlotte; or, Love's Victim, Recitative, Songs, Duets, &<br />

Choruses in. Melodramatic spectacle, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. (as Charlotte and Werther; or,<br />

Love and Madness) Mar. 26.<br />

MS.<br />

1621. Atalida. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William Taylor, H1. Prod. Mar. 20, 1810.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1622. L'Ingiusta Gelosia. Opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Apr. 5 (?).<br />

MS: notice states, for Trammezzani's benefit; cast.<br />

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1623. Alladin; or, The Wonderful Lamp. Romantic drama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Apr. 4, 1810?]<br />

MS: second act marked Act 3rd. (Dated Apr. 6, 1810, in B.C.)<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: Alladin, or the Wonderful Lamp, a Romantic Drama was licensed by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> for the Norwich Theatre on 4th. April 1810.<br />

1624. The Indians. Afterpiece, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 24, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 25.<br />

1625. La Vestale. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 28, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Mme Catalani's benefit; cast.<br />

1626. The Widow's Only Son. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Cumberland.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. June 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 24; prologue and epilogue.<br />

1627. Il Matrimonio per Sussuro. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 22, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 24 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, for Signor Naldi's benefit; cast.<br />

1628. Love's Mysteries. Comic opera, 3 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 31, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Oh! this Love; or,<br />

The Masqueraders) June 12.<br />

MS: slight alterations.<br />

1629. The Doubtful Son; or, Secrets of a Palace. Play, 5 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 8, 1810, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 3.<br />

MS. Comp. 1810 (K-D 440): slight differences.<br />

1630. La Buona Figliuola. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 21 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1631. Twenty Years Ago. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 22, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1810 (K-D 443): some differences in songs; slight differences in dialogue.<br />

1632. Tricks upon Travellers. Opera, 3 acts. James Bland Burges.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 7.<br />

MS: previous title, Pedro Lobo, erased.<br />

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1633. High Life in the City: A Picture of London. Comedy, 5 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong><br />

Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 16, 1810, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 25.<br />

MS: prologue (by Thomas Hill), dated July 23, and epilogue (by George Colman, the<br />

Younger). Comp. 1810 (K-D 440): extensive differences.<br />

1634. Bombastes Furioso. Burlesque tragic opera, 1 act. William Barnes Rhodes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1810, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 2. Comp. 1822 (K-D 507): minor differences.<br />

1635. Bad Neighbours; or, The Earl and the Baron. Melodramatic opera, 3 acts.<br />

Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1810, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Plots; or, The North Tower)<br />

Sept. 3.<br />

MS: dated Aug. 30; a note regarding changes in certain lines, requested by Examiner<br />

(no such passage remains in MS).<br />

1636. The Bridal Ring. Dramatic romance, 2 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 1, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Oct. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 3.<br />

1637. Abou Hassan; or, The Sleeper Awake. Burletta, 12 scenes. W.(?) Upton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS: title-page states, Taken from the Arabian Nights. and Written by W. [or Mr.?]<br />

Upton.<br />

1638. The Italian Gamester; or, The Wife and Mistress. Recitations, Songs, &c.<br />

Melodramatic spectacle, 9 scenes. C. F. Barrett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: title-page states, written by C F Barrett.<br />

1639. The King and the Cobler. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS.<br />

1640. The Turret Daemon; or, Harlequin and Flora. Recitatives, Songs, Duetts, &c.<br />

Comic pantomime, 14 scenes. C. F. Barrett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: title-page states, written by C F Barrett.<br />

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1641. Love and Law. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Till Allingham.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 17, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Transformation; or, Love and Law) Nov. 30.<br />

MS: dated Nov. 23; previous title, Love's Metamorphosis; or, Who Is Who?, deleted.<br />

1642. Gustavus Vasa. Play, 3 acts. William Dimond, from The Hero of the North.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Nov. 29.<br />

Printed copy of Dimond's Hero of the North [6th ed., 1806?]: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov.<br />

26; notice gives title as Gustavus of Sweden, changed to present title; many MS<br />

additions and corrections; cast; inserted, A Prefatory Dedication to the Subscribers<br />

[this is the dedication of Brooke's Gustavus Vasa (1739), incomplete]. Comp. The Hero<br />

of the North, 4th ed., 1803 (K-D 406): alterations, consisting chiefly of condensation<br />

and omission of songs; corrections in Kemble's hand, to make the text meet such<br />

objections of the Examiner as are suggested by Genest (VIII, 225-26).<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was in fact an alteration of Dimonds Hero of the North-The additions<br />

were most likely by J. P. Kemble as he has corrected them in his own hand throughout.<br />

1643. The Charioteers; or, The Bacchanalian Festival. Melodramatic spectacle, 1<br />

act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: prologue, entitled Appropriate Address to the Charioteers.<br />

1644. Kongo Kolo; or, The Mandingo Chief. Melodramatic spectacle, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion (Astley's Amphitheatre). Prod. (as<br />

Kongo Kolo; or, Mandingo Warriors) Feb. 28, 1811.<br />

MS.<br />

1645. Disappointment; or, Love in Castile. Spanish burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Disappointments, etc.) Sans Pareil, Dec. 3, 1810.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Sans Pareil, Nov. 28.<br />

1646. X Y Z. Farce, 2 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1810, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 4; numerous passages marked for omission (?), and some<br />

alterations; cast. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 34): minor differences.<br />

1647. Harlequin's Salutation, Recitations, Songs, Choruses, &c., in. Comic<br />

pantomime, 3 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Dec. 17 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 12.<br />

1648. The Lowland Romp; or, Madcap. Scotch burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Dec. 27, 1810.<br />

MS: dated Dec. 11.<br />

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1649. The Harper's Son and the Duke's Daughter. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Surrey, Dec. 12, 1810.<br />

Printed copy, 1810.<br />

1650. The Magic Bride. Drama, 2 acts. Lumley St. George Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1810, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Dec.<br />

26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 15.<br />

1651. Harlequin Zambullo; or, The Devil upon Two Sticks. Airs, Choruses, &c.<br />

Pantomime, 20 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1810, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Harlequin and Asmodeus;<br />

or, Cupid on Crutches) Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 14. Comp. Songs, Chorusses,... in... Harlequin and<br />

Asmodeus, etc., 1810 (K-D 440): slight discrepancies; MS contains songs only;<br />

description of action is printed.<br />

1652. Zaira. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1810, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Dec. 26. MS: cast.<br />

See Nos. 1434 and 1437.<br />

1653. Il Principe di Taranto. Heroicomic opera (Italian and English), 2 acts.<br />

Additions and alterations by B. Serafino Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1810?]<br />

Printed copy, 1810.<br />

See Nos. 1505 and 1605.<br />

1654. The Bee Hive. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Gideon Millingen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Jan.<br />

19.<br />

MS: Comp. 1811 (K-D 439): some differences.<br />

1655. The Peasant Boy; or, Innocence Protected. Operatic drama, 3 acts. William<br />

Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1812 [1811?], Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company).<br />

Prod. Jan. 31, 1811.<br />

MS: included, Songs Duets &c Not inserted in the Copy of the Opera of The Peasant<br />

Boy, dated Jan. 24, and signed by William Powell. Comp. The Peasant Boy, 1811 (K-D<br />

442): slight differences.<br />

1656. The Knight of Snowdoun. Dramatic opera, 3 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 12, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Feb. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 12; additional songs inserted. Comp. 1811 (K-D 441): minor<br />

differences.<br />

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1657. The Lady of the Lake. Melodrama, 3 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Jan. 15, 1811.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Jan. 2. Comp. 1811 (K-D 441): a few differences.<br />

1658. Le Tre Sultane; or, The Three Sultans. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Giuseppi Caravita.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 17, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1659. Hamlet Travestie. Burlesque, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. New Theatre, Jan. 24, 1811.<br />

Printed copy, 3d ed., 1811. (Dated Lyceum, Sept. 15, 1812, in B.C.)<br />

1660. The Animated Effigy. Burletta, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 28, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil.<br />

MS: endorsed Written by J M Scott.<br />

1661. La Semiramide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Feb. 5 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1502.<br />

1662. The Last Hour; or, Harlequin Victim. Comic pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS.<br />

1663. Ourselves. Comedy, 5 acts. Marianne Chambers.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Mar.<br />

2.<br />

MS: prologue (by Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre) and epilogue (by Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin), dated<br />

Feb. 25. Comp. 1811 (K-D 442): numerous but generally slight differences.<br />

1664. The Green-eyed Monster; or, How to Get Your Money. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Oct. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 8.<br />

1665. Alfred the Great. Play, 3 acts. Mrs. <strong>John</strong> Saville Faucit.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich. Prod. May, 1811.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 19; numerous and extensive deletions; notice states, for<br />

the Benefit of the Author.<br />

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1666. La Fedra; o sia, Il Ritorno di Teseo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 22, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Feb. 26 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1667. Marmion! or, The Battle of Flodden Field. Romantic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Mar. 24, 1811?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

1668. The Gazette Extraordinary. Comedy, 5 acts. Joseph George Holman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 4; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1811 (K-D 440): slight<br />

differences.<br />

1669. The War-whoop. Opera, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 6, 1811, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as The Americans) Apr. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 12; included, songs, with separate application for license,<br />

Apr. 22, signed by William Powell, requesting that title be changed to The Americans.<br />

1670. Timour the Tartar. Melodrama, 2 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 6, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; notice describes piece as a Musical Afterpiece. Comp. [1811]<br />

(K-D 474): virtually identical.<br />

1671. Climene. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 20, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Mme Catalani's benefit; cast.<br />

1672. Cosi fan' Tutte; o sia, La Scuola Degli Amanti. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 4, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 9.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Mme Bertinotti's benefit, and gives author's name; cast.<br />

1673. Occasional Address to Be Spoken by Mr. Elliston.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 9, 1811, J. Stokes, H2. Spoken May 15.<br />

MS: notice states, to be spoken at the opening of the theatre on May 15.<br />

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1674. Where to Find a Friend. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Leigh.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 11, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. May<br />

20.<br />

MS: prologue (dated May 19) and epilogue (by William Dowton; dated May 18; signed<br />

by William Powell). Comp. 1816 (K-D 526): minor differences; different prologue and<br />

epilogue printed.<br />

See No. 1888, which differs slightly, throughout, from this MS.<br />

1675. Sidagero. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. May 23 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, for Tramezzani's benefit; cast.<br />

See No. 1581.<br />

1676. The Trial by Jury. Farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. May 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 20. Comp. 1811 (K-D 443): slight differences in dialogue;<br />

songs printed are not in MS.<br />

1677. The Round Robin. Comic opera, 2 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 23, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. June 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 27.<br />

1678. The Morning Post and Morning Herald. Comic interlude, 1 act. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 25, 1811, J. G. Raymond, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. May 31.<br />

MS: notice signed by Raymond and endorsed by William Powell; previous title, Doctor<br />

Bos, deleted.<br />

1679. Die Zauber Flote; o sia, Il Flauto Magico. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 3, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 6.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Naldi's benefit; cast.<br />

1680. Any Thing New. Musical farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 8, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 1.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), June 15. Comp. 1811 (K-D 439): slight differences<br />

throughout.<br />

1681. The Royal Oak. Historical play, 3 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, June 10, 1811.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), H2, Apr. 24, 1812 [1811?]. Comp. 1811 (K-D 443): a<br />

number of differences, especially in the songs.<br />

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1682. Elfrida. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Ranieri de' Calsabigi (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 15, 1811, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 20 (?).<br />

MS: title-page states, for Mme Catalani's benefit; cast.<br />

See No. 1208.<br />

1683. The Outside Passenger. Farce, 2 acts. George Brewer (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 26; title-page and notice give title as Eleven Knots an Hour;<br />

or, Pay and Prize Money; new title added by <strong>Larpent</strong>, on cover; cast.<br />

1684. Quadrupeds; or, The Manager's Last Kick. Burlesque, 2 acts. From The<br />

Tailors.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 12, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 18.<br />

Printed copy of Acts I and II of The Tailors, A Tragedy for Warm Weather, [n.d., but<br />

prints cast of 1805 performance at the Haymarket]: MS title-page describes the piece<br />

as a Grand Tragic Opera-founded on Ancient Dramas & Applied to Modern Events; MS<br />

alterations; MS prelude, songs, and concluding scene. Comp. The Tailors (Or<br />

Quadrupeds,) A Tragedy for Warm Weather, 1836 (122095): printed portions virtually<br />

identical (though a different ed.); alterations not printed.<br />

See Nos. 269 and 2202.<br />

1685. The Quadrupeds of Quedlinburgh; or, The Rovers of Weimar. Romance<br />

(burlesque), 2 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 15, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 26.<br />

MS: title-page describes piece as A Grand Dress'd Rehearsal of a<br />

Tragico-Comico-Anglo-Germanico-Hippodramatico Romance,...; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July<br />

18; prologue, with separate application, July 24, J.(?) Stokes, H2. Comp. The Rovers;<br />

or, The Double Arrangement in Anti-Jacobin, (1798), XXI, XXXI (L. Rice-Oxley, Poetry of<br />

the Anti-Jacobin, 1924, pp. 127-58): Act I virtually identical, except for interpolated<br />

speeches of Author and Manager in MS version; Act II in MS longer and contains<br />

scenes not printed; prologue quite different.<br />

1686. One o'Clock; [or, The Knight and the Wood Daemon]. Grand musical<br />

romance, 3 acts. Matthew Gregory Lewis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 16, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 1.<br />

MS: title-page states, Founded on the Wood Daemon. Comp. [1811] (K-D 442): slight<br />

differences in songs; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

See Nos. 1514 and 1534.<br />

1687. The Boarding House. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 12, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 26.<br />

MS: dated Aug. 12. Comp. 1811 (K-D 439): several differences.<br />

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1688. M. P.; [or,] The Blue Stocking. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Moore.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 30; numerous corrections and insertions; several passages<br />

deleted, by Examiner(?). Comp. 1811 (K-D 441): slight differences.<br />

1689. Four in Hand. Farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 6, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Darkness Visible) Sept. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 10. Comp. 1811 (K-D 439): notable differences at several<br />

points.<br />

1690. The Travellers Benighted. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 24, 1811, James Winston, H2. Prod. Sept. 30.<br />

MS: dated Sept. 26.<br />

1691. The Day of Tribute. Musical drama, 3 acts. Charles Kemble, from Augustus<br />

von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 3, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Kamtchatka; or, The<br />

Slave's Tribute) Oct. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

1692. The Reasonable Fool. Recitative, Songs, Duetts, Chorusses, &c. Comic<br />

burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. Dec. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 19.<br />

1693. The Perplexed Husband. Comedy, 5 acts. Stephen Clarke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 21, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

The Kiss; or, The Lawyer Outwitted) Oct. 31.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1811 (K-D 473): notable variations in Acts IV and V;<br />

first three acts virtually identical.<br />

1694. Up to London. Comic opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 28, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Up to Town) Nov. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 28. Comp. Songs, Duetts, &c., in Up to Town, [1811] (K-D<br />

473): numerous differences.<br />

1695. One Foot by Land and One Foot by Sea; or, The Tartar's Tartar'd!<br />

Melodrama, 3 acts. G. Male.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: title-page states, The Address, Songs,... of the Piece written by Mr. Male; included,<br />

an Occasional Address For the Opening of the New Olympic Pavilion, 1811; signed at<br />

end, G. Male.<br />

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1696. The Refusal; or, Everybody's Business. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 9, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Rejection; or, Everybody's Business) Nov. 20.<br />

MS.<br />

1697. The Vizier's Son and the Merchant's Daughter. Comic burletta, 2 acts. Jane<br />

M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 27, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil.<br />

MS: included, note dated Sans Pareil, Nov. 28: Mr. Scots Respects to Mr. <strong>Larpent</strong> Shall<br />

be oblig'd to him to Add to the Title of the Vizier Son and Merchants Daughter-or the<br />

Ugly Wooman or Maid of Bagdad.<br />

1698. My Uncle. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Not produced(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 30.<br />

1699. The White Cat; or, Harlequin in Fairy Wood. Comic pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Dec.<br />

23.<br />

MS: contains songs only.<br />

1700. A Receipt for Mirth. Comedy, 5 acts. _____ Burton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 18, 1811, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as<br />

Right and Wrong) Jan. 2, 1812.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue to Right and Wrong. Comp. Right and Wrong, 1812 (K-D<br />

474): slight differences.<br />

1701. Harlequin and Padmanaba; or, The Golden Fish. Songs. Pantomime, 18 (?)<br />

scenes. Charley Farley (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Dec. 26, 1811.<br />

MS: songs only; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Dec. 19.<br />

1702. The Three Fives; or, The Generous Quaker. Comic burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 31, 1811, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion. Prod. (as The Three Fives; or, Penny<br />

Wise and Pound Foolish) Feb. 13, 1812.<br />

MS: dated Jan. 4.<br />

1703. The Virgin of the Sun. Musical drama, 3 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. Jan. 31.<br />

MS: dated Jan., 1812. Comp. 1812 (K-D 474): minor differences.<br />

1704. A Melologue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Recited Jan. 11 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 11; endorsed, by J.P.C., On Spanish Victories.<br />

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1705. Il Giorno Felice; or, The Happy Day. Seriocomic opera, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: title-page states, Written by J M Scott.<br />

1706. The Tyrant and Parrasite. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 25, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Turn Him Out) Mar.<br />

7.<br />

MS. Comp. Turn Out! 1812 (K-D 474): a number of discrepancies.<br />

1707. La Caccia di Enrico IV. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. B. Serafino Buonaiuti.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 28, 1812, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Feb. 1 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed By Signor buonajuti. Con Nuove Alterazioni; cast. See No. 1571.<br />

1708. The House of Morville. Play, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Lake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Feb.<br />

27.<br />

MS: prologue, epilogue, and a song, dated Feb. 19. Comp. 1812 (K-D 473): a number<br />

of differences.<br />

1709. Adolphus, Count Zelmar. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Joseph George<br />

Holman (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Frost and Thaw) Feb. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 15. Comp. Airs, Duets, &c., &c., in... Frost and Thaw, [1812]<br />

(K-D 473): minor differences.<br />

1710. La Clemenza di Tito. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1812, William Taylor, H1. Prod. Mar. 3.<br />

MS: author's name given on title; cast.<br />

See No. 1479.<br />

1711. Le Donne Cambiate. Burletta (Italian), 1 act. Giuseppi Foppa (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, [1812,] J P. di Haldan [?], Pantheon (?).<br />

MS: endorsed Two Burlettas, Entitled Le Donne Cambiate & Il Venditore D'Aceto.<br />

Note<br />

Il Venditore D'Aceto is not now in the collection.<br />

Pantheon Theatre 26th February 1812; cast.<br />

1712. Ginevra di Scozia. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 1, [1812,] William Taylor, H1. Prod. Apr. 16, 1812.<br />

MS: produced for Mme Catalani's benefit; cast.<br />

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1713. The Secret Mine. Melodrama, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin and <strong>John</strong> Fawcett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1812, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 2.<br />

1714. Prejudice; or, Modern Sentiment. Comedy, 5 acts. Alicia (Sheridan) Lefanu.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. Apr. 11.<br />

MS: a few passages deleted; prologue (dated Apr. 10) and epilogue. Comp. The Sons<br />

of Erin; or, Modern Sentiments, 1812 (K-D 474): various minor differences throughout;<br />

lines deleted in MS not printed.<br />

1715. William Tell; or, The Hero of Switzerland. Musical farce, 2 acts. Henry<br />

William Grosett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Apr. 4, 1812?]<br />

MS: title-page gives name of author, place, and date.<br />

1716. The Devil's Bridge; [or, The Piedmontese Alps]. Operatic romance, 3 acts.<br />

Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1812, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. May 6.<br />

MS. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 116): considerable differences.<br />

1717. Camilla; o sia, Il Sotterraneo. Seriocomic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1812, William Taylor, H1.<br />

MS: title-page states, produced May 12; cast.<br />

See No. 1485.<br />

1718. The Twin Sisters; or, A Forgery in Love. Musical drama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1812, James Winston, H2.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, May 13.<br />

1719. The Blank Cartridge. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. From Augustus von<br />

Kotzebue Blind Geladen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 9, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum (D.L. Company). Prod. (as How<br />

to Die for Love!) May 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 13. Comp. How to Die for Love! 1812 (K-D 450): a few slight<br />

differences.<br />

1720. The Town. Comedy, 5 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 14, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Philip Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as A Touch at the Times) July<br />

6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 15; prologue. Comp. A Touch at the Times, 1812 (K-D 479):<br />

a few differences.<br />

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1721. Maids; or, The Nuns of Glossenbury. Afterpiece, 1 act. James Wild.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 26, [1812,] J. G. Raymond, Lyceum. Not produced. (License refused.)<br />

Printed copy, 1804: MS title-page, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 28, 1812, and endorsed<br />

Licence refused; numerous MS revisions.<br />

1722. Le Nozze di Figaro. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 1, 1812, William Taylor, H1. Prod. June 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 10; for the benefit of the Scottish Hospital; cast.<br />

1723. Love's Errors; or, The Child of Chance. Comedy, 2 acts. Charles Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 17, 1812, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as The Child of Chance) July 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 18; cast.<br />

1724. The Highgate Tunnell; [or, The Secret Arch]. Burlesque operatic tragedy,<br />

prelude and 2 acts. Lascelles(?) Smith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 24, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 2.<br />

MS: by Momus Medlar; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), June 24; numerous corrections and<br />

insertions. Comp. 1812 (K-D 476): marked differences.<br />

1725. Trick for Trick; [or, The Admiral's Daughter]. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, July 2, 1812.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June 6. Comp. 1812 (K-D 479): virtually identical.<br />

1726. The East Indian. Opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 11, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum.<br />

MS.<br />

1727. Love and Impudence; or, The Fortune Hunters. Comedy, 3 acts. _____<br />

Hewlett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 15, 1812, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as The Fortune Hunters) July 23.<br />

MS: two passages deleted, by Examiner(?).<br />

1728. Jack and Jill; [or, The Clown's Disasters], Songs in. Pantomine. _____ Kirby<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 26, 1812, R. E. Chatterly, Lyceum. Prod. July 30.<br />

MS. (Three songs added in separate cover, dated Lyceum, July 18.)<br />

1729. The Italian Husband. Play, 3 acts. Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1812, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Look at Home) Aug. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 10; numerous corrections, and many passages deleted, by<br />

Examiner (?); prologue to Look at Home. Comp. Look at Home, 2d ed., 1814 (K-D 477):<br />

numerous and extensive differences.<br />

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1730. The Privateer. Comic opera, 3 acts. From Richard Cumberland, The Brothers.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 13, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

Printed copy of Cumberland's The Brothers [1770?]: rearranged and interleaved with<br />

MS additions and corrections, many of the insertions being songs; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong><br />

Aug. 16.<br />

1731. The British Admiral and the Seaman's Son. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 26, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 28; many alterations throughout.<br />

1732. Retaliation. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. William Wastell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 1, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as A West Wind; or,<br />

Off for London) Sept. 29.<br />

MS: title inserted, by <strong>Larpent</strong> (?). Comp. A West Wind; or, Off for London, 1812 (K-D<br />

479): some differences.<br />

1733. The Spanish Patriots 1000 Years Ago. Opera, 3 acts. H. B. Code.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 11, 1812, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 22.<br />

MS: title inserted, by <strong>Larpent</strong> (?); long passages in last act deleted, by Examiner (?).<br />

Comp. Spanish Patriots a Thousand Years Ago, 1812 (K-D 479): slight differences.<br />

1734. The Aethiop; or, The Child of the Desart. Drama, 3 acts. William Dimond or<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 21, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 2d ed., 1813 (K-D 476): chief differences in the songs.<br />

1735. Schniederkins. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 10, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 16.<br />

MS.<br />

1736. The Lord of the Manor, New Songs in. Comic opera.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 24.<br />

MS: dated Oct. 20.<br />

See No. 540.<br />

1737. Address, [on the Opening of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane]. George<br />

Gordon, Lord Byron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 23, 1812, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Spoken Oct. 10.<br />

MS: notice (sent after address had been delivered) states, as spoken by Mr. Elliston.<br />

1738. Address to Be Spoken by Mr. Betty.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken, C.G., No. 3, 1812 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

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1739. Love, Law, and Physick. Farce, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1740. Caledonia; or, The Thistle and the Rose. Drama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d., unsigned [Nov. 12, 1812, Henry Siddons, Edinburgh]. Prod. Dec. 23,<br />

1812.<br />

MS: dated and endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Mr. Henry Siddons, Manager; prologue.<br />

1741. Asgard the Demon Hunter; or, Le Démon à la Chasse. Burletta spectacle, 1<br />

act. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Sans Pareil, Nov. 17, 1812.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Sans Pareil, Nov. 5.<br />

1742. The Renegade. Drama, 3 acts. Frederic Reynolds, from <strong>John</strong> Dryden, Don<br />

Sebastian.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 20. Comp. 2d ed., 1812 (K-D 478): minor differences,<br />

except end of Act III, which is quite different.<br />

1743. The Arab, Songs, Recitations, etc., in. Melodramatic spectacle, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 24.<br />

1744. The Miser Reformed. Musical prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 24.<br />

1745. The Nursery Maid, Mistress; or, The Butler in the Suds. Musical piece, 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Astley, Pavilion.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 24; previous title, Nursery in an Uproar, erased.<br />

1746. Intrigue, Love, Honor, and Obey; or, The Widow. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27.<br />

1747. Zoa, Songs in. Pantomime (?). Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Pavilion, Nov. 24, 1812?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

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1748. The Assignation. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1812, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Dec. 12.<br />

MS: dated Dec. 7.<br />

1749. Harlequin and the Red Dwarf; or, The Adamant Rock, Songs, etc., in.<br />

Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 11, 1812, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: includes songs and some dialogue.<br />

1750. Harlequin and Humpo; or, Columbine by Candlelight. Pantomime, 15 (?)<br />

scenes. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1812, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 23.<br />

1751. Helga; or, The Rival Minstrels. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. Edinburgh, 1812?]<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Theatre Royal Edinburgh January 1812; title states,<br />

Founded on an Icelandic Saga, or History.<br />

1752. The Labyrinth Farm; or, The Fashionable Recluse. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Glasgow, 1812?]<br />

MS: four pages apparently lacking; some corrections; endorsed Agreeable to the<br />

Prompters Book, of the Theatre Royal Glasgow, and, by J.P.C.(?), March 4th. 1812.<br />

1753. Remorse. Tragedy, 5 acts. Samuel Taylor Coleridge.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 4, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Jan. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 5. Comp. 2d ed., 1813 (K-D 478): numerous differences.<br />

1754. The Students of Salamanca. Comedy, 5 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Jan. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 12; prologue. Comp. 1813 (K-D 479): slight differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1813<br />

1755. Il Furbo contro il Furbo. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1813, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1542.<br />

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1756. The Siege of Sarragossa; or, Spanish Patriots in 1808. [The Siege of<br />

Burgos(?).] Opera, 2 acts. [George Bennett?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 18, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich.<br />

MS: inserted, note, Feb. 1, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes to Examiner: I communicated yours, to<br />

the Author of the 'Siege of Burgos'-he immediately Expung'd the Objectionable<br />

passage, & begs leave to Substitute the following....it is intended for his Benefit; last<br />

page of MS signed G Bennett.<br />

1757. The Forest Knight. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. (as The Forest Knight; or, The<br />

King Bewildered) Feb. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 30.<br />

1758. The Absent Apothecary. Farce, 2 acts. James and Horace Smith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. Feb. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 5; numerous corrections.<br />

1759. Fair Rosamond. Drama, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Saville Faucit (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed J. Faucit Theatre Royal Norwich - 1813.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Feb. 12, 1813.<br />

1760. At Home. Farce, 2 acts. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley] (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 20.<br />

1761. Boadicea. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 1, 1813, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Mar. 23.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1762. Education. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 19, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 20. Comp. 1813 (K-D 524): slight differences.<br />

1763. L'Eroina di Rab [Raab]. Opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 22, 1813, William Jewell, H1. Prod. Apr. 8.<br />

MS: for Mme Catalani's benefit; cast.<br />

1764. Love's Perils; or, The Hermit of St. Kilda. Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1813, D. Grove, Pavilion.<br />

MS.<br />

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1765. Woman and Philosophy. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d., unsigned, Edinburgh. Prod. Apr. 3, 1813.<br />

MS: dated Jan. 20; previous title, Philosophy, changed to Woman and Philosophy.<br />

1766. Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts. [Charles<br />

Farley?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 3, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 5. Comp. [1836] (Dev 12mo 76): many differences.<br />

1767. The Curtain Lecture. Comedy, 5 acts. C. Clarke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 7, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as Recrimination; or, A<br />

Curtain Lecture) Apr. 22.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr. 9; numerous corrections.<br />

1768. The Russian. Melodrama, 2 acts. T. Sheridan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 7, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. May 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 9.<br />

1769. Blood Will Have Blood! Melodramtic spectacle burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 17, 1813, D. Grove, Pavilion.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 18.<br />

1770. La Dama Soldato. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1813, William Jewell, H1. Prod. May 13.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1817.<br />

1771. The Brazen Bust. Melodrama, 2 acts. Charles Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 22.<br />

1772. Hyde Park in an Uproar; or, The Don Cossack in London. Dramatic sketch, 1<br />

act. Edmund <strong>John</strong> Eyre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 3, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. June 17.<br />

MS: title-page states, by Mum-Dump, Esq.<br />

1773. Lose No Time. Comedy, 3 acts. Lumley St. George Skeffington.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 7, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. June 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 5.<br />

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1774. The Hole in the Wall. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 10, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. June 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 11. Comp. 1813 (K-D 476): minor differences.<br />

1775. Harry Le Roy. Burletta, 1 act. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 22, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. July 2.<br />

MS: cover states, founded on Dodsley, King, and the Miller of Mansfield; dated by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> June 22; some revision of text; cast.<br />

1776. Fingal; or, Erin Delivered. Dramatic poem (Italian), 2 pts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 3, 1813, William Jewell, H1.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1777. Flat and Sharp. Farce, 2 acts. Dennis Lawler.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 23, 1813, J. G. Raymond, Lyceum. Prod. (as Sharp and Flat) Aug. 4.<br />

MS. Comp. Sharp and Flat, 1813 (K-D 478): several differences; some scenes in MS not<br />

printed.<br />

1778. The Waltz. Opera, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold (?), from William Wycherley,<br />

The Gentleman Dancing Master.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 7, 1813, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

1779. The Non-Descript. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Hewlings.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 20, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 5.<br />

Note<br />

Not entirely performed. See Preface to printed text, ed. cit.<br />

MS: dated Sept. 22. Comp. 1813 (K-D 477): a few differences.<br />

1780. Godolphin, the Lion of the North. Operatic drama, 3 acts. Benjamin<br />

Thompson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 28, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. Oct. 12.<br />

MS: much revised; cast.<br />

1781. The Bohemian Miller. Melodrama, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 12, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Miller and His Men) Oct. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 14. Comp. 2d ed., 1813 (K-D 477): slight differences.<br />

1782. First Impressions; [or, Trade in the West]. Comedy, 5 acts. Horace Smith.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 23, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Oct. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 25; numerous corrections and additions. Comp. 1813 (Dev<br />

8vo 65): many differences.<br />

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1783. The Invisible Bridegroom. Farce, 2 acts. Robert Francis Jameson (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 29, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 30.<br />

1784. The Outcast; or, The Hollow Tree. Burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Raykisnah the Outcast) Sans Pareil, Nov. 22, 1813.<br />

MS: dated Sans Pareil, Nov. 6.<br />

1785. Who's to Have Her? Musical farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 13, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Nov. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 15. Comp. 1813 (K-D 479): numerous slight differences.<br />

1786. Illusion; or, The Trances of Nourjahad. Oriental romance, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 13, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Nov. 25.<br />

MS: title states, Founded on a Persian Tale...by Mrs. Sheridan; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov.<br />

15; numerous deletions, and some marginal notations. Comp. 1813 (K-D 476): differs<br />

considerably in Act III; some slight differences throughout.<br />

1787. Fair Game; or, The First of October. Farce, 2 acts. Henry Bate [Bate Dudley].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 5.<br />

1788. Orange Boven; or, More Good News. Comic divertisement, 1 act. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1813, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 6.<br />

1789. For England Ho! Dramatic opera, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 1814 (K-D 476): great differences in songs; slight<br />

differences otherwise.<br />

1790. Harlequin Harmonist; or, A Trip to Japan. Pantomime, 17 scenes. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as Harlequin Harper; or, A<br />

Jump from Japan) Dec. 27.<br />

MS.<br />

1791. Harlequin and the Swans; or, The Bath of Beauty. Pantomime, 17 scenes.<br />

[Charles Farley?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 15, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

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1792. The Holidays; or, Just Broke Up. Interlude, 1 act. [Edmond <strong>John</strong> Eyre?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed, Olympic or Pavilion Theatre, Dec. 16, 1813.<br />

MS: title-page states, by E.J.E.; cast.<br />

1793. The Russian Village. Comic opera, 3 acts. Charles Armitage Brown.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1813, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as Narensky; or, The Road<br />

to Yaroslaf) Jan. 11, 1814.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 21, 1813. Comp. Narensky; or, The Road to Yaroslaf, 1814<br />

(K-D 477): numerous differences.<br />

1794. The Farmer's Wife. Comic opera, 3 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 30, 1813, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 1, 1814.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. Airs, Duets,...in...The Farmer's Wife, 1814 (K-D 628):<br />

slight differences.<br />

1795. Friendship, Love, and Duty; or, The Prussian Soldiers. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d. [1813?], unsigned, Edinburgh.<br />

MS: prologue (dated Nov. 18, 1813, and signed W. A. Downs) and epilogue. (Latter<br />

dated Nov. 29, 1813, in B.C.)<br />

1796. The Rash Marriage. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Pinkerton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d. [1813?], unsigned, Edinburgh.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Mar., 1813; application states, written by Mr<br />

Pinkerton; prologue(?).<br />

1797. The False Friend; or, Assassin of the Rocks. Melodramatic ballet, 9 scenes.<br />

James C. Cross.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1814, Mr. [S. T.] Russell, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 17 (?).<br />

Printed copy, excerpt from Cross, Circusiana, 1809: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Jan.<br />

11.<br />

1798. Broad Grins; or, Whackham and Windham, the Wrangling Lawyers. Burletta,<br />

2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1813 [1814?], <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. (as Whackham and<br />

Windham; or, The Wrangling Lawyers) Jan. 25, 1814.<br />

MS: dated Jan. 14, 1814.<br />

1799. The Earls of Hammersmith; or, Infant Maturity. Burlesque, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Poole<br />

and Dennis Lawler.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Jan. 17, 1814 (previously, Surrey, Oct. 1, 1811).<br />

MS: many corrections; prologue. Comp. The Earls of Hammersmith; or, The Cellar<br />

Spectre, n.d. (Dev 12mo 71): a few differences.<br />

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1800. Rogues All! or, Three Generations. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1814, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. Feb. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 24.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1814<br />

1801. The Wandering Boys; or, The Castle of Olival. Drama, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Kerr (?),<br />

from Pixérécourt, Le pélerin blanc.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 11, 1814, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 11. Comp. <strong>John</strong> Kerr, The Wandering Boys (3-act version)<br />

(Dev 12mo 41): numerous slight differences; last scene of MS and Act III of printed<br />

text differ considerably in detail.<br />

1802. The Woodman's Hut. Melodrama, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16 (?), 1814, S. J. Arnold, D.L. Prod. Apr. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 17. Comp. 1814 (K-D 551): numerous small differences;<br />

songs printed not in MS.<br />

1803. Ina of Sigiswold. Tragedy, 5 acts. Mrs. Barbarina (Ogle) Wilmot (afterward<br />

Brand, Baroness Dacre).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 18, 1814, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as Ina) Apr. 22, 1815.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 23, 1814; two variant copies of prologue (by William Lamb;<br />

one with separate application, Mar. 1) and epilogue (by Thomas Moore). Comp. Ina,<br />

1815 (K-D 523): slight differences.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: It was acted and damned at Drury Lane-Hon W Lamb wrote the Prol: &<br />

Moore the Epilogue.<br />

1804. The Inscription. Burletta, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 21, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Feb. 28.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Feb. 26; endorsed Written by Miss Jane Scott Feby 21. 1814.<br />

1805. The City Rivals. Comedy, 5 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 4, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Debtor and Creditor) Apr. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 4; prologue and epilogue to Debtor and Creditor. Comp.<br />

Debtor and Creditor, 1814 (K-D 476): slight differences.<br />

1806. Zulieman; or, Wives Incog. Opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, Mar. 12, 1814.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Bath, Mar. 4.<br />

1807. Sadak and Kalasrade; or, The Waters of Oblivion. Drama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 23, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 25.<br />

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1808. Gulliver among the Lilliputians. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Olympic, Mar. 26, 1814.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>, and endorsed From S. T. Russell. Olympic Theatre.<br />

1809. Intrigue. Interlude, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 1, 1814, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. Apr. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 2. Comp. 1814 (K-D 476): a few slight differences.<br />

1810. A Hymn...In Commemoration of the Late Glorious Events. _____ Buonavoglia.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Sung H1, Apr. 19, 1814.<br />

Printed copy (one page): states, sung at the King's Theatre, April 19, 1814.<br />

1811. The Opening Night; or, The Manager Hoax'd. Farce (prelude), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Liverpool, May 3, 1814?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; a number of passages marked, for omission(?); included, An<br />

Address.<br />

1812. Il Matrimonio Segreto. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giovanni Bertati (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. May 10, 1814 (?).<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1005.<br />

1813. Tricking Fair in Love. Farce, 2 acts. Baron Langsdorff (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., May 26, 1814.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, May 19.<br />

1814. Adolfo e Clara; or, The Two Prisoner[s]. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS: title-page states, for representation on May 26, 1814, for Naldi's benefit; cast.<br />

1815. Broad, but Not Long; or, The First Night of a New Piece. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 1, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. June 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 1.<br />

1816. The Elopement Extraordinary. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 3, 1814, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. (as Fair Cheating; or, The Wise<br />

Ones Outwitted) June 15.<br />

MS: one name in cast given.<br />

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1817. La Dama Soldato; or, The Lady Soldier. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS: title-page states, for production June 4 [May 21 deleted], 1814; cast [for previous<br />

performance? (same as for No. 1770, q.v.)].<br />

1818. Aristodemo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Trammezzani's benefit, June 9, 1814; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June<br />

9; cast.<br />

1819. Didone Abbandonata. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Pietro Metastasio (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Michael Kelly, H1. Prod. July 7, 1814.<br />

MS: title-page states, for Mme Grassini's benefit, July 7; cast.<br />

1820. Come and See. Afterpiece, 2 acts. Baron Langsdorff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 11, 1814, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 12.<br />

1821. Frederick the Great; [or, The Heart of a Soldier]. Opera, 3 acts. Samuel<br />

James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 18, 1814, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 4.<br />

MS.<br />

1822. Doctor Hocus Pocus; or, Harlequin Wash'd White. Pantomime, 2 acts.<br />

George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 1, 1814, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 2.<br />

1823. Turns and Returns. Comedy, 3 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1814, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Love and Gout; or, Arrivals and<br />

Marriages) Aug. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 9.<br />

1824. Harlequin Hoax; or, A Pantomime Proposed. Comic extravaganza, 8 scenes.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 16, 1814 (?).<br />

MS: incomplete(?); dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 9, 1814; included, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 12,<br />

are Alterations to the Pantomime of Harlequin Hoax, with separate application, for<br />

representation on Aug. 16, signed by R. E. Chatterley. Comp. 1814 (K-D 476): notable<br />

differences.<br />

1825. The Saracen's Head; [or, Not at Home]. Comic sketch (interlude), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 1, 1814, James Winston, H2. Prod. Sept. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 2.<br />

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1826. Murder Will Out; or, The Dog of Montargis. Melodrama, 3 acts. William<br />

Barrymore, from Pixérécourt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 17, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Dog of Montargis; or, The<br />

Forest of Bondy) Sept. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 19. Comp. The Forest of Bondy; or, The Dog of Montargis,<br />

n.d. (Dev. 12mo 29): slight differences; Act II, Scenes 1-4, in printed play, not in MS.<br />

1827. Occasional Address for the Opening of Drury Lane Theatre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Spoken Sept. 20, 1814.<br />

MS.<br />

1828. Thus Runs the World Away. Comedy, 5 acts. Henry Siddons.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 3, 1814, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. (as Policy; or, Thus Runs the World<br />

Away) Oct. 15.<br />

MS: partial cast.<br />

1829. Jean de Paris. Farce, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold, from St. Just.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 22, 1814, S. J. Arnold, D.L. Prod. Nov. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 24; title-page states, ...taken from the French.<br />

1830. <strong>John</strong> of Paris. Comic opera, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock, from St. Just.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 29, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 29. Comp. 1814 (K-D 477): slight differences.<br />

1831. The Hoaxer; or, Vive la Bagatelle. Opera, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Nov. 5, 1814?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1832. Lawyers and Clients; or, Love Suits. Comedy, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 8, 1814, unsigned, Edinburgh. Prod. (as Lawyers and Their Clients)<br />

Jan. 4, 1815.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 19, 1814; two previous titles erased; corrections and<br />

additions; prologue.<br />

1833. The Ninth Statue; [or, The Irishman in Bagdad]. Melodramatic romance, 2<br />

acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1814, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. Nov. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 17. Comp. 1814 (K-D 504): considerable discrepancies.<br />

1834. The King and the Duke; or, Which Is Which. Petite drama, 2 acts. Robert<br />

Francis Jameson (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS.<br />

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1835. Harlequin Whittington; or, Lord Mayor of London. Songs and Recitative.<br />

Pantomime, 17(?) scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 9, 1814, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 10; songs and recitative only.<br />

1836. Eccentricities; or, The Mistakes of Madrid; or, The Witch of the Village.<br />

Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 19.<br />

1837. The Valley of Diamonds; or, Harlequin Sinbad. Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin and _____ Kirby.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1814, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 19. Comp. 1814 (K-D 509): differs considerably.<br />

1838. Brother and Sister. Opera, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, 1814, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 1, 1815.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 19; a number of corrections. Comp. 1829 (Dev 8vo 2):<br />

virtually identical, except for songs, which differ considerably.<br />

1839. The Step Mother; or, Fraternal Friendship. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, 1814 (?).<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Edinburgh, Feb. 11, 1814; notice to Mr. Murray, directing<br />

him to secure from Lord Chamberlain's office permission to perform, and stating that<br />

the source of the story is the History of the Ottoman Empire; prologue.<br />

1840. Tag in Tribulation. [Altered.] Interlude, 1 act. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Surrey, 1814.<br />

MS: title-page states, by T. Dibdin...Alter'd in Verse for the Surry Theatre; much<br />

corrected; cast.<br />

See No. 1252.<br />

1841. My Uncle's House; or, The Bull and the Magpie. Burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed, D Grove Acting Manager, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 2,<br />

1815.<br />

MS: dated, Olympic, Dec. 19, 1814.<br />

1842. Adelasia è Aleramo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Jan. 7, 1815, and signed D: Waters: Manager, H1.<br />

Prod. Jan. 10.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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1843. L'Orgoglio Avvilito. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Jan. 27, 1815, and signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. Feb. 7.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1844. Broad Grins; or, Harlequin Mag and Harlequin Tag [Fag]. Pantomime, 11<br />

scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Feb. 7, 1815.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Feb. 1; partial cast.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1815<br />

1845. Poor Relations. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 9, 1815, W.(?) Raymond, D.L. Prod. Feb. 25.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Feb. 11.<br />

1846. The Beacon. Musical drama, 2 acts. Joanna Baillie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., unsigned, Edinburgh.<br />

Printed copy, from A Series of <strong>Plays</strong>, 1812: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Feb. 9, 1815.<br />

1847. The Summer House. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Sans Pereil, Feb. 13, 1815.<br />

1848. I Riti d'Efeso. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed D: Waters:, H1. Prod. Mar. 7, 1815.<br />

MS: dated Feb. 18; cast.<br />

1849. The Cat of Kilkenny; or, The Forest of Blarney. Burlesque, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed D. Grove, Acting Manager, Olympic. [Feb., 1815.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 18.<br />

1850. The Lord of the Isles. Melodrama, 2 pts. From Walter Scott's Poems.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; cover endorsed D. Grove, Acting Manager, Olympic. Prod. Feb. 27,<br />

1815.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 18; cast.<br />

1851. The Wild Indian Girl. Comedy, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d., unsigned, Edinburgh. Prod. Mar. 1, 1815.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 9.<br />

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1852. Past Ten o'Clock and a Rainy Night. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1815, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Mar. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 4; much corrected. Comp. 1815 (K-D 503): numerous slight<br />

differences.<br />

1853. The State Tower; or, The Unknown Guest. Opera, 3 acts. Samuel James<br />

Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1815, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as The Unknown Guest)<br />

Mar. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 8.<br />

1854. Zembuca; or, The Net-Maker and His Wife. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 11, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Mar. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 13. Comp. 1815 (K-D 502): slight differences.<br />

1855. The Island of Darkness; or, The Black Enchanter. Melodramatic burletta, 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 13, 1815, D. Grove, Olympic. Prod. Mar. 18 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 13; notice dated Mar. 14.<br />

1856. Love in Limbo. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Gideon Millingen (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1815, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 18; many slight corrections; cast.<br />

1857. <strong>John</strong> Gilpin. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Norwich, Mar. 18, 1815.<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 1968 (there are minor differences).<br />

1858. The Pilgrim. Opera, 3 acts. From Beaumont and Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1815, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Noble Outlaw) Apr. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 26.<br />

1859. The Rebellion; or, Norwich in 1549. Drama, 2 acts. George Percival Bromley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, Apr. 17, 1815.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Apr. 10; author's name on title-page. Comp. Norwich,<br />

[1815] (Dev 8vo 61): numerous differences; printed in three acts.<br />

1860. The Fortune of War. Farce, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 1, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

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1861. Il Consiglio Imprudente. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated May 1, 1815, and signed D: Waters: Manager, H1.<br />

Prod. May 9.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

See No. 1147, a reduced version of this opera.<br />

1862. The Cady. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 19, 1815, Samuel James Arnold, D.L. Prod. (as Honesty Is the Best<br />

Policy) May 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 21; inserted, a note, May 29, from J. Stokes, indicating<br />

change in title.<br />

1863. Telemachus. Opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 24, 1815, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. June 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 25.<br />

1864. Charles the Bold. Melodrama, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 1, 1815, S. J. Arnold, D.L. Prod. June 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 3.<br />

1865. Barsene, Regina di Lidia. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed D: Waters:, H1. Prod. June 3, 1815.<br />

MS: performed for Mme Sessi's benefit; cast.<br />

1866. Reformation. Interlude, 1 act. _____ Pulham (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 16, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. June 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July [June?] 19. Comp. 1815 (K-D 521): virtually identical.<br />

1867. Day and Night. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, June 7, 1815.<br />

1868. The Virgin of the Sun. Drama, 5 acts. From Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 13, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Clayton Hindes, Norwich.<br />

MS: title-page endorsed Approved AML [Anna Margaretta <strong>Larpent</strong>?] and dated by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> June 12. Comp. translation by Anne Plumptre, 1799 (K-D 348): MS a very<br />

much condensed version, probably of this translation.<br />

1869. I Selvaggi. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Title-page dated June 16, 1815, and signed D: Waters: Manager, H1. Prod. June 27.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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1870. Love's Resurrection; or, The Two Doctor Hobbs's. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 16, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Two Dr. Hobbs's) July 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 19.<br />

1871. Il Trionfo di Cesare sopra i Galli. Cantata (Italian).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated July 6, 1815, signed D: Waters: Manager, H1.<br />

MS: title-page states: as Represented at the Kings Theatre in Honor of the signal<br />

Victory, gain'd over the French, at Waterloo, on the 18th. June, 1815, by the Duke of<br />

Wellington.<br />

1872. My Wife! What Wife? Comedy, 3 acts. Eaton Stannard Barrett.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 13, 1815, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 17. Comp. 1815 (K-D 500): numerous slight differences.<br />

1873. Living in London. Comedy, 3 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 26, 1815, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 29. Comp. 1815 (K-D 500): great difference in order of<br />

scenes of Act I; slight differences otherwise.<br />

1874. My Aunt. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., J. G. Raymond, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 1, 1815.<br />

MS: dated July 25.<br />

1875. A Chip o' th' Old Block; [or, The Village Festival]. Musical piece, 2 acts.<br />

Edward P. Knight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 12, 1815, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 15; previous title, The Illuminated Village (?), erased.<br />

Comp. 1815 (K-D 503): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

1876. The Maid and the Magpie; or, Which Is the Thief. Historical melodrama, 2<br />

acts. Samuel James Arnold, from L. C. Caigniez, La pie voleuse.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 21, 1815, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 24, and endorsed Translated from the French.<br />

1877. The Daughter; or, The Triumph of Innocence. Melodrama, 3 acts. Isaac<br />

Pocock, from L. C. Caigniez, La pie voleuse.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 6, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Magpie or the Maid?) Sept.<br />

15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 7. Comp. The Magpie or the Maid?, 1815 (K-D 507): slight<br />

differences.<br />

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1878. The Magpiè. Melodramatic entertainment, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, from<br />

L. C. Caigniez, La pie voleuse.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page endorsed Sept. 3, 1815, by Alexander Rae and T. J. Dibdin,<br />

D.L. Prod. Sept. 12, 1815.<br />

MS: various titles, all erased except The Magpie. Comp. 1820 (K-D 507): first two acts<br />

differ slightly; last act in MS contains a number of scenes not printed.<br />

1879. True Satisfaction; or, The Borders of the Ukraine. [The Signal; or, True<br />

Satisfaction (?).] Afterpiece, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 27, 1815, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Announced Oct., but withdrawn.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 29.<br />

1880. Writing a Farce. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 29, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Farce Writer) Oct. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 3.<br />

1881. <strong>John</strong> du Bart; or, The Voyage to Poland. Melodrama, 3 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1815, Thomas harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 19.<br />

1882. The Conjurer; or, Blaise in Amaze. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 18, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Oct. 30.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Oct. 20.<br />

1883. Another Maid and Another Magpie. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 18, 1815, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 3.<br />

MS.<br />

1884. Twenty Per Cent; or, My Father. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1815, T. J. Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Nov. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 26; much revised.<br />

1885. Who Is Who; or, The Double Imposture. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 7, 1815, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. (as Who's Who, etc.) Nov. 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1816 (K-D 526): only slight differences.<br />

1886. What's a Man of Fashion? or, A Match against Time. Farce, 2 acts. Frederic<br />

Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 8, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 9. Comp. 1815 (K-D 501): only slight differences.<br />

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1887. The Man and the Monkey; or, Who Stole the Partridge. Burletta, 1 act. _____<br />

Marsh (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 10 and 15, 1815, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 24.<br />

MS: application mentions Mr. Marsh (the author?).<br />

1888. Where to Find a Friend. Comedy, 5 acts. Richard Leigh.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 15, 1815, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Nov. 23.<br />

MS. Comp. 1816 (K-D 526): minor differences throughout.<br />

See No. 1674.<br />

1889. The Law-sutt. Comedy, 5 acts. Marie Thérèse (De Camp) Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 27, 1815, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Smiles and Tears; or, The<br />

Widow's Stratagem) Dec. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. Smiles and Tears, 1815 (K-D 500): a few differences.<br />

1890. My Spouse and I. Musical farce, 2 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1815, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Dec. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov., 1815. Comp. 1815 (K-D 504): numerous brief passages of<br />

dialogue in MS not printed; some discrepancies in songs.<br />

1891. Bobinet the Bandit; or, The Forest of Montescarpini. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 29, 1815, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1892. The Middle Dish; or, Too Curious by Half. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 5, 1815, James Winston, Olympic.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 7; title on cover altered from Too Curious! or The Strangers<br />

in Turkey; many alterations indicated.<br />

1893. Harlequin and Fortunio; or, The Treasures of China. Pantomime, 17 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 11, 1815, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Harlequin and Fortunio; or,<br />

Shing-Moo and Thun-Ton) Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 1815 (K-D 509): a few differences; printed version<br />

contains directions for pantomime.<br />

1894. The Diamond Arrow; or, The Postmaster's Wife and Mayor's Daughter.<br />

Dramatic anecdote, 1 act. William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 12, 1815, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 14. Comp. 1816 (K-D 506): slight differences.<br />

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1895. The Merchant of Bruges; or, Beggar's Bush, Address and Epilogue to.<br />

Address by J. C. Hobhouse; epilogue by Douglas James William Kinnaird.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 14, 1815.<br />

MS: address headed Address to Beaumonts' & Fletcher's Play of The Beggar's Bush,<br />

and dated D.L., Dec., 1815. Comp. Kinnaird's Merchant of Bruges, 1815 (69817): both<br />

address and epilogue printed in this edition.<br />

1896. Harlequin and Fancy; or, The Poet's Last Shilling. Pantomime, 21 scenes.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, 1815, T. J. Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: title changed from Harlequin's Last Shilling.<br />

1897. Harlequin's Hour Glass; or, Time Works Wonders, Songs and Recitative in.<br />

Pantomime, 11 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1815, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 8, 1816.<br />

MS: dated Dec. 20, 1815.<br />

1898. Richard the Third: Travesty. Burlesque comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [H2, Dec 23, 1815.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> and endorsed For a Benefit; prologue.<br />

1899. The Duke's Coat. Musical entertainment, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [1815?], Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Not produced. (License<br />

refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> August 29th. 1815 Licence refused. Comp. The Duke's Coat;<br />

or, The Night after Waterloo: A Dramatick Anecdote; prepared for representation on<br />

the 6th September, at the Theatre-Royal, Lyceum, and Interdicted by the Licenser of<br />

<strong>Plays</strong>, 1815 (K-D 503): numerous slight differences.<br />

1900. Midas. Burletta, 2 acts. Kane O'Hara.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Ca. 1815?]<br />

Printed copy [ca. 1815]: endorsed Acted at Cov. Gard. 1764; includes casts of 1764,<br />

1804, and 1814 performances. Comp. Edinburgh, 1771 (K-D 290): virtually the same.<br />

(Dated, wrongly, 1764 in B.C.)<br />

See No. 235, of which this is a reduced version.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1816<br />

1901. All at Coventry; or, Love and Laugh. Farcical burletta, 2 acts. William<br />

Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1816, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 2; title change from A Day at Coventry. Comp. 1816 (K-D<br />

506): numerous and extensive differences.<br />

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1902. La Griselda; or, Virtue in Distress. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Apostolo Zeno (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Jan. 10, 1816, and signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. Jan.<br />

13.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1903. Joconde; or, Le Prince Troubadour. Burletta, 3 acts. [William Thomas<br />

Moncrieff?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 20, 1816, James Winston, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 29(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 23. Comp. Joconde; or, The Festival of the Rosière, 1829<br />

(130496): two versions differ utterly.<br />

See No. 2034.<br />

1904. Medicus Borealis; or, A Day in Algiers. Play, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Glasgow, Jan. 25, 1816.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1905. Accusation; or, The Family of D'Anglade. Melodrama, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Howard<br />

Payne, revisions by Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1816, T. J. Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 28. Comp. Payne's Accusation; etc., from the French, with<br />

alterations, 1817 (K-D 520): a fairly close paraphrase.<br />

1906. The Inquisition of 1650; or, Eugene and Maria. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan., 1816, George Dunie, Glasgow.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan., 1816; several passages marked X; prologue.<br />

1907. The Port-folio; or, The Anglade Family. Melodrama, 2 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 1, 1816.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 29. Comp. 1816 (K-D 500): only slight differences.<br />

1908. The Old Oak Chest; or, The Smuggler's Sons and the Robber's Daughter.<br />

Melodramatic romance, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Sans Pareil, Feb. 5, 1816.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Sans Pareil, Jan. 20. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 30): differs<br />

markedly.<br />

1909. The Mail Coach Passengers. Farce, 2 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 7, 1816, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Feb. 13.<br />

MS: numerous corrections and erasures.<br />

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1910. Bampfyde [Bamfylde?] Moore Carew; or, Harlequin King of the Beggars.<br />

Pantomime, 13 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 12, 1816, James Winston, Olympic.<br />

MS: one scene canceled.<br />

1911. What Next? Farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 17, 1816, T. J. Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Feb. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 19; numerous deletions; cast. Comp. What Next?, in The<br />

London Stage, n.d.: numerous differences.<br />

1912. Right and Might; or, The Castle of Ellangowan. Play with music, 3 acts.<br />

Daniel Terry and Walter Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 24, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Guy Mannering; or, The<br />

Gipsey's Prophecy) Mar. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 26. Comp. Guy Mannering; etc., 1816 (K-D 525): numerous<br />

slight differences, more pronounced in latter half; Act III especially different.<br />

1913. Stratagems; or, The Lost Treasure. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 27, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Mar. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 5.<br />

1914. The Duke of Milan, Address to the Revived Play of.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Mar. 9, 1816.<br />

MS: dated, by J.P.C., D.L., Feb. 10.<br />

1915. The Child of Concealment; or, The Forest of Picardy. Operatic drama, 2 acts.<br />

George Percival Bromley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Mar. 22, 1816.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; title states, founded on a French play, and gives author's name;<br />

prologue.<br />

1916. Who Wants a Wife; or, The Law of the Stranger. An Arabian tale, 3 acts.<br />

Henry Rowley Bishop.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 29, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Who Wants a Wife; or, The Law<br />

of the Land) Apr. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 30.<br />

1917. Le Astuzie Fallaci. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated April 8, 1816, and signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. Apr.<br />

23.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

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1918. Pitcairn's Island. Melodramatic ballet, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 10, 1816, T. J. Dibdin, D.L. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 12; cast.<br />

1919. The Prodigal. Melodramatic play, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS.<br />

1920. The Count of Anjou; or, More Weddings than One. Piece (musical romance),<br />

1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1816, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. May 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28.<br />

1921. The Masque of Hymen; or, Royal Nuptials. Masque, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1816, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Royal Nuptials; or, The<br />

Masque of Hymen) May 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28.<br />

1922. The Castle of St. Aldobrand. Tragedy, 5 acts. Charles Robert Maturin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1816, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. (as Bertram; or, The Castle<br />

of St. Aldobrand) May 9.<br />

MS. Comp. Bertram; etc., 1816 (K-D 495): only slight differences.<br />

1923. Terrors of Conscience. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1816, Thomas Harris, C.G. Not produced(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 2.<br />

1924. The Oath. Drama, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [May 7, 1816.]<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. (Dated, in B.C., T. R. Newcastle upon Tyne, May 7th.<br />

1816.)<br />

1925. Oberon's Oath; or, The Paladin and Princess. Melodramatic fairy spectacle,<br />

3 acts. Benjamin Thompson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 8, 1816, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L. Prod. May 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 9; one page deleted.<br />

1926. The Man His Own Master. Piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 4, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. June 12.<br />

MS: part of Scene 1 only; some deletions and revisions.<br />

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1927. Is He Jealous? Musical farce, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House. Prod. July 2, 1816.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 26. Comp. 1816 (K-D 526): slight differences.<br />

1928. The Man in Mourning for Himself. Piece (operatic), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 12, 1816, Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House. Prod. July 20.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1929. Keeping Up Appearances. Comedy, 3 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 16, 1816, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Exit by Mistake) July 22.<br />

MS.<br />

1930. New Year's Gift; or, Christmas Boxes. Opera, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 17, 1816, Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House. Prod. (as Old<br />

Customs; or, New Year's Gifts) Aug. 5.<br />

MS: title changed from New Years Day.<br />

1931. One for Another; or, My Landlady's Gown. Farce, 2 acts. Walley<br />

Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1816, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as My Landlady's Gown) Aug. 10.<br />

MS. Comp. My Landlady's Gown, 1816 (K-D 501): a few slight differences in Act I;<br />

extensive differences in Act II.<br />

1932. The Silent Not Dumb. Melodramatic musical entertainment, 2 acts. Samuel<br />

James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 10, 1816, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Two Words; or, The Silent<br />

Not Dumb) Sept. 2.<br />

MS: included, 2 songs with separate notice, Aug. 26, signed by D. Grove.<br />

1933. The Fair Deserter. Comic sketch, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 20, 1816, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 24.<br />

MS.<br />

1934. Free and Easy. Comic opera, 2 acts. Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 5, 1816, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 118): minor differences throughout.<br />

1935. Hue and Cry; or, Yours and Mine. [Yours or Mine (?).] Musical<br />

entertainment, 2 acts. [<strong>John</strong> Tobin?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 12, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. [Prod. as Yours or Mine, Sept. 23?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 12.<br />

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1936. The Blacksmith of Antwerp, New Songs, &c., Introduced in. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

<strong>John</strong> O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 17, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. 1816.<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 686.<br />

1937. The Broken Sword. Melodrama, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 30, 1816, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 31[ sic]. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 115): slight differences.<br />

1938. Doctor Poker. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 30, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. (as Each for Himself) Oct. 24.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 31[ sic]. Comp. Each for Himself, 1816 (K-D 503): some<br />

differences, particularly in Act II.<br />

1939. The Assassin. Melodrama, 2 acts. Robert Bell (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. (as The Watch Word; or, The Quito<br />

Gate) Oct. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9; previous title, The Beam of Fate, erased.<br />

1940. The Careful Servant and the Careless Master. Comic interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 22, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 23.<br />

1941. The Dinner of Madelon; or, The Sportsman and Shepherd. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Oct. 25, 1816, and endorsed Mr. Scott, Manager, Sans<br />

Pareil. Prod. Dec. 17.<br />

MS.<br />

1942. Freedom and Slavery. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 1, 1816, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Slave) Nov. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 2; some deletions. Comp. The Slave (Cumberland's British<br />

Theatre), n.d.: numerous differences.<br />

1943. Sunshine after Rain. Seriocomic afterpiece, 2 acts. Edward P. Knight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 16, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. (as Cry To-day and Laugh<br />

To-morrow) Nov. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 17.<br />

1944. Nota Bene. Farce, 2 acts. _____ Hookham (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Dec. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 4.<br />

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1945. Love and the Tooth Ache. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 7, 1816, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

1946. Harlequin and the Sylph of the Oak; or, The Blind Beggar of Bethnal Green.<br />

Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1816, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS. Comp. 1816 (K-D 509): several songs in MS not in printed copy, and vice versa.<br />

1947. Harlequin Horner; or, Christmas Pie. Pantomime, 21 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1816, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS.<br />

1948. Magdalena and Her Faithful Dog. Melodrama, 3 acts. William Roberts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated, York and Hull, Dec. 21, 1816.<br />

MS: title-page states, by William Roberts of the Theatres Royal York and Hull.<br />

1949. Humourous Lieutenant; or, Alexander's Successors. Play, 3 acts. Frederic<br />

Reynolds, from Beaumont and Fletcher.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 28, 1816, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 18, 1817.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 29, 1816.<br />

1950. Penelope. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page dated Jan. 8, 1817, signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. Jan. 11.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

1951. The Ravens; or, The Force of Conscience. Romantic drama, 3 acts. Isaac<br />

Pocock (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Jan. 28.<br />

MS.<br />

J.P.C. in B.D.: The Ravens, an interlude played at Covent Garden 28 Jany 1817 was by<br />

Geo. Colman Jun. and at his death in 1836 the M.S came into the hands of the Duke of<br />

Devonshire.<br />

1952. A Day in the Country; or, A Meeting of Friends. Comedy, 5 acts. From<br />

Augustus von Kotzebue, False Delicacy.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Edinburgh, Jan. 20, 1817.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

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1953. The Cameleon. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Jan., 1817 (?).<br />

MS: prologue; at beginning of prologue, it is stated, Acted at Edin burgh, Jany. 1817.<br />

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1954. Camilla the Amazon; or, The Mountain Robber. Melodramatic burletta, 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Sans Pareil, Feb. 6, 1817.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Sans Pareil, Jan. 23.<br />

1955. The Heir of Vironi; [or, Honesty the Best Policy] Opera, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 10, 1817, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. [Feb.?] 11.<br />

1956. Frighten'd to Death! Musical farce, 2 acts. Walley Chamberlaine Oulton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 15; much corrected. Comp. 1817 (K-D 504): names of some<br />

characters differ; revisions of MS generally incorporated in printed text.<br />

1957. Manuel. Tragedy, 5 acts. Charles Robert Maturin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 15. Comp. 1817 (K-D 495): minor differences.<br />

1958. Eurypilus, King of Sicily. Tragedy, 5 acts. David William Paynter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Theatre Royal Manchester February 1817.<br />

Printed copy, Manchester, 1817.<br />

1959. Love and Poverty; or, When Poverty Comes in at the Door Loves Flies Out at<br />

the Window. Musical burletta 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Mar. 6, 1817.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Feb. 13.<br />

1960. The Knight of the Boots; or, What Will My Lady Say? Musical burletta, 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Mar. 10, 1817.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Feb., 1817.<br />

1961. The Innkeeper's Daughter. Melodrama, 2 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1817 (K-D 505): names of two characters differ; other slight differences.<br />

1962. Robinson Crusoe; [or, The Bold Bucaniers]. Melodrama, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1817, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 22. Comp. 1817 (K-D 509): minor differences.<br />

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1963. The [A] House Out at Windows. Piece (musical farce), 1 act. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 22, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. May 10.<br />

MS. (Not listed in B.C.) Comp. 1817 (K-D 501): virtually identical.<br />

1964. The Fate of Taranto; or, St. Clara's Eve. Play, 3 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1817, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Conquest of Taranto; etc.)<br />

Apr. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 10.<br />

1965. Alphi Bey; or, The Arab's Faith. Historical opera, 3 acts. Ralph Hamilton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. (as Elphi Bey; etc.) Apr. 17.<br />

MS. Comp. Elphi Bey; etc., 1817 (K-D 502): numerous minor differences.<br />

1966. Il Don Giovanni. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Lorenzo da Ponte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. Apr. 12, 1817.<br />

MS: title-page states, as Represented for the first time in this Country April 1817 at<br />

the Kings Theatre in the Haymarket London; cast.<br />

See No. 1013.<br />

1967. The Apostate. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Lalor Sheil.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 26, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 27. Comp. 1817 (42787): slight differences.<br />

1968. <strong>John</strong> Gilpin. Farce with songs, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 21, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. Apr. 28.<br />

MS.<br />

See No. 1857 (there are minor differences).<br />

1969. The Touchstone; or, The World as It Goes. Comedy, 4 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L.<br />

MS. Comp. 1817 (K-D 521): only slight differences.<br />

1970. Edwin, Heir of Cressingham. Tragedy, 5 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, Apr., 1817.<br />

Printed pages (8) and MS, apparently unpublished: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Theatre<br />

Royal, Norwich, February, 1817-; numerous and extensive passages canceled, some<br />

by Examiner(?).<br />

1971. The Election. Comic opera, 3 acts. Altered from Joanna Baillie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 3, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 7.<br />

MS: endorsed, at end of Act I, 1817 J Ebsworth. Comp. A Series of <strong>Plays</strong>, 1802 (K-D<br />

415): MS an adaptation of play as printed, made by cutting original, inserting songs,<br />

and rearranging material.<br />

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1972. Lo Sbaglio Fortunato. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. May 8, 1817.<br />

MS: title-page states, for the Benefit of Madame Fodor; cast.<br />

1973. The Libertine. Operatic drama, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock, from Thomas Shadwell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1817, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 20.<br />

MS: title states, Founded on the popular Story of Don Juan. Comp. (anon.) 1817 (K-D<br />

509): numerous differences.<br />

1974. L'Agense. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. May 15, 1817.<br />

MS: title-page states, Represented for the first time for the Benefit of Madame<br />

Camporesi,...; cast.<br />

1975. My Uncle. Piece (operetta), 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 22, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 23.<br />

MS. Comp. 1817 (K-D 504): some slight differences.<br />

1976. Incog; or, Three Days at Hatchett's. Afterpiece, 2 acts. W. A. Keep or W.<br />

Lennox (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 2, 1817, Alexander Rae, D.L. Prod. (as Incog; or, Three Days in a<br />

Well-known Hotel) June 11.<br />

MS. Comp. Incog; or, Three Days at a Well-known Hotel, 1817 (K-D 501): slight<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 2266.<br />

1977. The Bridge That Carries Us Safe Over! Dramatic sketch, 1 act. Richard<br />

Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 16, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 18.<br />

MS.<br />

1978. Tit for Tat; or, The British in Brussels. Operetta, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Bachelor's Wives;<br />

etc.) July 16.<br />

MS.<br />

1979. Zodaiya; or, The Rose of Gurgistan. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas Noble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 11, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as The Persian<br />

Hunters; etc.) Aug. 13.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Received July 18th; numerous deletions. Comp. The Persian<br />

Hunters; etc., 1817 (K-D 502): numerous differences.<br />

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1980. The Wizard; or, The Brown Man of the Moor. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Samuel James Arnold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 21, 1817, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 26.<br />

MS. (From Walter Scott, The Black Dwarf.)<br />

1981. Teazing Made Easy. Comedy, 3 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 24, 1817, James Winston, H2. Prod. July 30.<br />

MS.<br />

1982. Fire and Water; or, A Critical Hour. Operetta, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 4, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

Bound with No. 1963.<br />

1983. The Actor of All Work. Comic piece, 1 act. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 6, 1817, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 7; one speech inserted, with separate notice, Aug. 12, J.<br />

Stokes.<br />

1984. Disguises. Operetta, 1 act. [Samuel Beazley, Jr.?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 20, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 8.<br />

MS.<br />

1985. The Vicar of Wakefield. Melodramatic burletta, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Royal Circus, Aug. 25, 1817.<br />

Printed copy (First performed at the Royal Circus and Surrey Theatre), 1817.<br />

See No. 2368.<br />

1986. Wanted, a Governess. Comic sketch, 1 act. Richard Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 3, 1817, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 15.<br />

MS.<br />

1987. The Duke of Savoy; or, Wife and Mistress. Grand musical play, 3 acts.<br />

Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 12, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Sept. 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 14.<br />

1988. Prussian Discipline. Melodrama, 2 acts. William Abbott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 24, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Youthful Days of Frederick<br />

the Great) Oct. 2.<br />

MS. Comp. The Youthful Days of Frederick the Great, 1817 (K-D 505): a number of<br />

unimportant differences.<br />

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1989. The Lord of the Castle. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; dated Sans Pareil, Oct. 7, 1817. Prod. Oct. 13.<br />

MS.<br />

1990. The Falls of Clyde. Melodrama, 2 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1817, J. G. Raymond, D.L. Prod. Oct. 29.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Oct. 17; canceled passages, especially in Act II, and a few<br />

deletions, by Examiner(?). Comp. 1818 (K-D 527): a few slight differences.<br />

1991. The Father and His Children. Melodrama, 2 acts. Frederic Reynolds (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 22.<br />

1992. A Friend in Need. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo<br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 23, 1817, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as A Friend Indeed) Nov. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 29.<br />

1993. Richard, Duke of York; or, The Contention of York and Lancaster. Play, 5<br />

acts. Edmund Kean (?) or <strong>John</strong> Herman Merivale (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 11, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 13; title-page states, Alter'd from Shakspeare's Henry the<br />

6th.<br />

1994. Ballynavogue; or, The Lilly of Lismore. Burletta, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. (as The Row of Ballynavogue)<br />

Nov. 27.<br />

MS: endorsed by Jane Scott; some deletion of text.<br />

1995. Retribution; or, The Chieftain's Daughter. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Dillon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1817, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 1, 1818.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27; numerous erasures; cast. Comp. 1818 (122666):<br />

extensive, complicated differences.<br />

1996. Husbands and Wives; or, The Debt and the Duel. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27.<br />

1997. The Man in the Moon; or, The Striking Feature. Farce, 2 acts. R. Phillips.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 8.<br />

MS. Comp. 1818 (K-D 521): considerable differences in Act II.<br />

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1998. The Italian Wife. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts. From Henry Hart Milman,<br />

Fazio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1817, D. Grove, Olympic. Prod. (as The melodramatic Romance<br />

founded on The Italian Wife) Nov. 29.<br />

MS: title-page states, Three Acts. Comp. Milman's Fazio, a Tragedy (in five acts), 4th<br />

ed., 1818 (<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, No. 2012, q.v.): extensive differences. (Milman disclaims<br />

other versions.)<br />

1999. Outwitted at Last; or, The Ward and Brother. Comic opera, 3 acts. _____<br />

Earle.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 1, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS.<br />

2000. The Lady of the Lake. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 1, 1817, D. Grove, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 11 (previously Surrey, Sept.<br />

24, 1810).<br />

MS: title-page states, ... (taken from Walter Scott) By T. Dibdin. and performed with<br />

great applause at the Surrey Theatre. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 34): virtually identical.<br />

2001. Lilliput. Dramatic romance, 2 acts. From David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. (as altered) Dec. 10.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

2002. The Actress of All Work; or, My Country Cousin. Comic sketch, 1 act. William<br />

Henry Oxberry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 3, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Not produced(?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 4(?).<br />

See No. 2070, which differs only slightly.<br />

2003. Harlequin Gulliver, [Dialogue and Songs in]. Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 10, 1817, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 11. Comp. 1817 (K-D 509): virtually identical, except that<br />

MS does not contain directions for action.<br />

2004. Harlequin Libertine. Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1817, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L.<br />

MS: title-page states, Founded on the Interesting Story of Don Juan.<br />

2005. The Three Crumps; [or, The Crooked Brothers of Damascus], with a prelude,<br />

The Fortunate Youth. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec., 1817, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Feb. 5, 1818.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 5.<br />

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2006. Three Miles from Paris. Interlude. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1818, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 15.<br />

MS.<br />

2007. The Turret Clock; or, Lovers' Signal. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Jan. 28.<br />

MS.<br />

2008. The Fortunate Youth; or, The Force of Credulity! Historical anecdote, 2 pts.<br />

William Thomas Moncrieff (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 14, 1818, D. Grove, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 29.<br />

MS: some deletion; partial cast.<br />

2009. The Illustrious Traveller; or, The Forges of Kanzell. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 26.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1818<br />

2010. The Bride of Abydos. Tragic play, 3 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 22, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Feb. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 23.<br />

2011. Zuma; or, The Tree of Health. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 30. Comp. 1818 (K-D 502): numerous differences, chiefly in<br />

Act III.<br />

2012. Fazio. Tragedy, 5 acts. Henry Hart Milman.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., Feb. 5, 1818.<br />

Printed copy, 4th ed., 1818: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 7; numerous MS deletions and<br />

some revisions.<br />

See No. 1998.<br />

2013. Rob Roy; or, The Traveller's Portmanteau. Seriocomic melodramatic<br />

romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 12, 1818, D. Grove, Olympic. Prod. Feb. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 14.<br />

2014. The Mountain Chief. Musical romance, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 30.<br />

MS.<br />

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2015. The Appeal. Tragedy (3 acts). <strong>John</strong> Galt (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, Feb. 16, 1818.<br />

MS: Act I only; dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Feb. 4; prologue and epilogue, to The<br />

Appeal(?).<br />

2016. Castles in the Air. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. (as The Castle of<br />

Glyndower) Mar. 2.<br />

MS: some deleted passages; prologue and epilogue to Castle of Glendower.<br />

2017. Rob Roy [Macgregor; or, Auld Lang Syne!]. Play, 3 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 28, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 12.<br />

MS. Comp. 1818 (K-D 525): slight differences.<br />

2018. Rob Roy, [The Gregarach]. Play, 3 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 2, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Mar. 25.<br />

MS. Comp. 1818 (K-D 525): numerous differences, particularly in Act I.<br />

2019. The Sleeping Draught. Farce, 2 acts. Samson Penley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 5, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 6. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 54): some long passages near<br />

end of MS not printed; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

2020. The Marquis de Carabas; or, Puss in Boots. Comic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 16, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Mar. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 18.<br />

2021. My Father! Methinks I See My Father! Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Who's My Father?) Apr. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 5.<br />

2022. Bellamira; or, The Fall of Tunis. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Lalor Sheil.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 15, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 16; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1818 (K-D 519): slight<br />

differences.<br />

2023. Amoroso, King of Little Britain. Interlude, 1 act. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 17, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 21.<br />

MS. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 125): a number of discrepancies.<br />

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2024. The Jew of Malta. Play, 5 acts. Samson Penley, from Christopher Marlowe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 24, 1818.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 29; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1818 (K-D 523): several<br />

long passages in MS not in printed copy; other, minor differences.<br />

2025. The Sorrows of Werther. Operatical entertainment, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Poole (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 27, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 28; prologue.<br />

2026. Elisabetta, Regina d' Inghilterra. Musical drama (Italian), 2 acts. _____<br />

Schmidt.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. Apr. 30, 1818.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 23.<br />

2027. December and May. Musical entertainment, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 2, 1818, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. May 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 4.<br />

2028. The Blackamoor's Head. Farce, 2 acts. James Thomson (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 7, 1818, Henry Erskine <strong>John</strong>ston, D.L. Prod. May 16.<br />

MS.<br />

2029. The Extorted Oath. Drama, 2 acts. Richard <strong>John</strong> Raymond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 18, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Castle of Paluzzi; or, The<br />

Extorted Oath), May 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 20. Comp. The Castle of Paluzzi; etc., 1818 (K-D 502): some<br />

differences.<br />

2030. Is He Alive? [or, All Puzzled]. Comic farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 10, 1818, R. E. Chatterley, D.L. Prod. June 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 12. Comp. 1818 (K-D 503): numerous lines in MS not<br />

printed; other, minor differences.<br />

2031. The Hustings. Operatic impromptu, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 24, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Not produced. (License<br />

refused.)<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Licence refused; some deletion and underscoring.<br />

2032. Who Can I Be? Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. July 6.<br />

MS.<br />

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2033. The Saracen's Head Removed from Snow Hill. [The Bull's Head.] Operetta, 1<br />

act. Samuel Beazley, Jr. (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 14.<br />

MS: a few slight revisions of text.<br />

2034. Joconde; or, The Adventurers. Comic opera, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 7.<br />

See No. 1903, a different version of the story.<br />

2035. Poor Relations. Comedy, 3 acts. Robert Francis Jameson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 9, 1818, James Winston, H2. Prod. (as Nine Points of the Law; or,<br />

Possession) July 18.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 10.<br />

2036. Doctor Bolus. Interlude, 1 act. George Daniel.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 9, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 21.<br />

MS. Comp. 1818 (K-D 504): slight discrepancies.<br />

2037. Jealous on All Sides; or, The Landlord in Jeopardy. Comic opera, 2 acts.<br />

Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 7, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 19.<br />

MS: some deletion and correction of text. Comp. 1818 (K-D 499): great discrepancies.<br />

2038. The Green Man. Comedy, 3 acts. Richard Jones, from the French of<br />

D'Aubigny and Poujol.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 8, 1818, James Winston, H2. Prod. Aug. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 10. Comp. 1818 (K-D 501): detailed differences throughout.<br />

2039. The Rendezvous. Operetta, 1 act. Richard Ayton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 11, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House, Prod. Sept. 21.<br />

MS: partial cast. Comp. 1818 (K-D 504): only slight differences.<br />

2040. The Quadrille; or, A Quarrel for What? Operetta, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 13, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 14, 1819.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 504): notable differences in latter part; slight differences<br />

otherwise.<br />

2041. My Own Rival. Musical comedy, 2 acts. Samuel Beazley, Jr. (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 13, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 28, 1819.<br />

MS.<br />

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2042. Amateurs and Actors; or, The Elopement. Musical farce, 2 acts. Richard<br />

Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 15, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 29.<br />

MS: inserted, three pages of additional lines, with a note signed D Grove Prompter and<br />

dated Aug. 21. Comp. 1818 (K-D 503): minor differences.<br />

2043. Ah, What a Prry! or, The Dark Knight and the Fair Lady. Melotravestic<br />

opera, 2 acts. George Macfarren.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 14, 1818, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 28.<br />

MS.<br />

2044. The Burgomaster of Sardam [Sardaam]; or, The Two Peters. Comic<br />

melodrama, 2 acts. Frederic Reynolds.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 15, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Sept. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 10 (?); cast.<br />

2045. Sigesmar [the Switzer]. Melodrama, 2 acts. C. E. Walker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 19, 1818, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Sept. 26.<br />

MS: stage and music cues inserted; cast. Comp. 1818 (K-D 524): extensive<br />

differences.<br />

2046. The Barber of Seville. Comic opera, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Fawcett and Daniel Terry,<br />

from Beaumarchais.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 3, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 5. Comp. n.d. (Cumberland's British Theatre): slight<br />

differences.<br />

2047. Bachelors' Miseries; or, The Double Disappointment. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 7, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. Oct. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

2048. Astonishment! Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application, n.d. [1818], Stephen Kemble, D.L.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9, 1818.<br />

2049. Proof Presumptive; or, The Secret Marriage. Drama, 3 acts. Translated from<br />

the French by Charles Kemble (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 12, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Proof Presumptive; or, The<br />

Abbey of San Marco) Oct. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 13.<br />

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2050. The Murderer's Dream; or, The Abbey of Glenthorn. Melodramatic burletta,<br />

3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 17, 1818, G. W. Reeve, Olympic.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 20.<br />

2051. Lie upon Lie; or, Two Spanish Valets. Burletta, 2 acts. Jane M. Scott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 24, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. Prod. (as The Two Spanish Valets;<br />

or, Lie upon Lie) Nov. 2.<br />

MS: title-page, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 26, states, written by Miss Scott.<br />

2052. Bermecides. Dramatic romance, 3 acts. Henry M. Milner.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1818, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. (as Barmecide; or, The Fatal<br />

Offspring) Nov. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 28; earlier title, Ruins of Babylon, deleted. Comp.<br />

Bermecide; or, The Fatal Offspring, 1818 (K-D 513): differs extensively.<br />

2053. The Consultation. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 6, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Six Physicians; or, The Patient<br />

Carried Off) Nov. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 5 [ sic].<br />

2054. High Notions; or, A Trip to Exmouth. Musical farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Parry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 11, 1818, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Feb. 11, 1819.<br />

MS: title-page states, The Music by I. Parry.<br />

2055. Rose D'Amour; or, Little Red Riding Hat. Opera, 2 acts. James Kenney (?),<br />

altered from the French of Theaulon.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1818, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 13.<br />

2056. Rochester; or, King Charles the Second's Merry Days. Burletta, 3 acts.<br />

William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1818, Robert William Elliston, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 16.<br />

MS. Comp. 1818 (K-D 521): extensive differences.<br />

2057. Fairy Records; or, Days of Yore. [Fairy Legends; or, The Moonlight Night<br />

(?).] Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 17, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Scott, Sans Pareil. [Prod. as Fairy Legends; etc., Dec.<br />

7?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 18.<br />

2058. Rumfuskin, King of Bythnyphorbia. Burlesque, 3 scenes. <strong>John</strong> Poole (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1818, W. Lee Treasurer for R W Elliston, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS.<br />

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2059. Brutus; or, The Fall of Tarquin. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d. [1818], Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Dec. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 31, 1818. Comp. 1818 (15830): extensive differences.<br />

2060. Flodden Field. Piece, 3 acts. Stephen and Henry Kemble.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 5, 1818, S. Kemble, D.L. Prod. Dec. 31. MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 8.<br />

Comp. 1819 (K-D 498): some differences.<br />

2061. A Word to the Ladies. Comedy, 5 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 9, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as A Word for the Ladies) C.G.,<br />

Dec. 17.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Dec. 10.<br />

2062. The Navigators. Melodramatic sketch, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; dated by W. H. Murray (?), Dec. 11, 1818, Edinburgh.<br />

MS: a note on title-page indicates performance was intended for Dec. 21.<br />

2063. Harlequin Munchausen; or, The Fountain of Love. Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 14, 1818, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 17. Comp. 1818 (K-D 509): slight differences.<br />

2064. [Harlequin and the Dandy Club; or, 1818.] Pantomime, 15 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 15, 1818, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: title lacking. (Listed as A Pantomime in B.C.) Comp. 1818 (K-D 526): pantomime<br />

directions much more detailed in printed copy; speeches and songs identical.<br />

2065. Rodolph the Wolf; or, Columbine Red Riding Hood. Melodramatic<br />

pantomime. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, [1818,] Robert William Elliston, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. 1819 (K-D 509): several songs printed not in MS;<br />

otherwise virtually the same.<br />

2066. The Silver Arrow. Pantomime, 14(?) scenes. William Barrymore (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 2, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Jan. 6.<br />

MS. Comp. Airs, Chorusses,... of The Silver Arrow; or, Harlequin and The Fairy Pari<br />

Banon, 1819 (42742): a number of detailed differences.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1819<br />

2067. The Half Pay Officer; or, Love and Honor. Burletta 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Sans Pareil, Jan. 18, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Sans Pareil, Jan. 14; some revision of text partial cast.<br />

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2068. The Heroine; or, A Daughter's Courage. Melodramatic play, 3 acts. R.<br />

Phillips.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Feb. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 507): printed in two acts; MS version contains long passages not<br />

printed; other, complicated differences.<br />

2069. L'Italiana in Algeri. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Angelo Anelli.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. Jan. 26, 1819.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 23; cast.<br />

2070. The Actress of All Work; or, My Country Cousin Comic sketch, 1 act. William<br />

Henry Oxberry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1819, Robert William Elliston, Olympic. Prod Jan. 28.<br />

MS: cast. Comp. n.d. (K-D 508): decided differences at severa points.<br />

See No. 2002.<br />

2071. Ins and Outs; or, A Little Too Late. Farce, 2 acts. Richard Jones.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 27, 1819 [1820?], <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (a Too Late for Dinner) Feb.<br />

22, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 29. Comp. Too Late for Dinner, 1820 (K-D 501): minor<br />

differences at several points.<br />

2072. The Statue. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Lalor Sheil.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 30, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Evadne; or The Statue) Feb. 10.<br />

MS. Comp. Evadne; or, The Statue, 1819 (K-D 519): only slight variations.<br />

2073. Place-Hunters. [How to Get a Place.] Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16 [ sic], 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 8; reduced to one act, and title changed to How to Get a<br />

Place, on Feb. 16.<br />

Note<br />

See Theatrical Inquisitor, XIV (1819), 153-54, 159-60.<br />

2074. La Scuffiara; or, La Modista Raggiratrice. [La Modista; ossia La Scuffiaja<br />

(?).] Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Giambattista Lorenzi (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by D. Waters, H1, [Feb. 12, 1819].<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

See No. 1123 (there are slight differences).<br />

2075. Switzerland, Prologue to the Tragedy of.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Feb. 15, 1819 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

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2076. Where Shall I Dine? Dramatic sketch, 1 act. George Herbert Rodwell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Feb. 17, 1819.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 18 [ sic]. Comp. n.d. (K-D 526): only slight differences.<br />

2077. The Marriage of Figaro. Comic opera, 3 acts. From Thomas Holcroft's<br />

translation of Beaumarchais (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 25, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Mar. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 28. Comp. Henry R. Bishop's version, 1819 (K-D 499): a few<br />

notable discrepancies.<br />

See No. 675.<br />

2078. The Castle of Wonders. Piece, 2 acts.-<strong>John</strong>son.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb., 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 9.<br />

2079. The Bravo's Son. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Bath, Mar. 4, 1819?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; numerous revisions; partial cast.<br />

2080. Bertha; or, The Assassins of Istria. Tragedy, 5 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, Mar. 8, 1819.<br />

MS: some revisions. (Dated Norwich, Feb. 12, in B.C.)<br />

2081. The Dwarf of Naples. Piece, 5 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar., 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Mar. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 4; much corrected. Comp. 1819 (K-D 506): a few slight<br />

differences.<br />

2082. The Jew of Lubeck; or, The Heart of a Father. Drama, 2 acts. Henry M.<br />

Milner.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 25, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 11.<br />

MS: numerous deletions. Comp. 2d ed., 1819 (K-D 505): one scene and long passage<br />

in MS not printed; numerous minor differences.<br />

2083. The Italians; or, The Fatal Accusation. Tragedy, 5 acts. Charles Bucke.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2081) Mar. 30, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 3.<br />

Printed copy, 3d ed., 1819.<br />

2084. Honour; [or, The Arrivals from College]. Comedy, 5 acts. Thomas Cromwell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1820 (K-D 524): printed in three acts; MS contains<br />

extensive portions not printed.<br />

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2085. Fortunatus and His Sons; or, The Magic Purse and Wishing-Cap. Grand<br />

dramatic spectacle, 2 acts. From Thomas Dekker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 1.<br />

2086. The Heart of Mid-lothian. Opera, 3 acts. Daniel Terry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 17.<br />

MS. Comp. Airs, Choruses, &c., &c., in... The Heart of Mid-Lothian, 1819 (42918): a few<br />

differences.<br />

2087. Abudah; or, The Talisman of Oromanes. Piece, 2 acts. James Robinson<br />

Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar., 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. Apr. 13.<br />

MS.<br />

2088. Fredolfo. Tragedy, 5 acts. Charles Robert Maturin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 14, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. May 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 19; prologue and epilogue, with separate application, dated<br />

May 10. Comp. 1819 (K-D 495): slight differences.<br />

2089. The Carib Chief. Tragedy, 5 acts. Horace Twiss.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 21, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 22. Comp. 1819 (K-D 523): numerous minor differences.<br />

2090. The Ultra Exquisite; or, Which Is the Dandy. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Edinburgh, Apr. 22, 1819.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; prologue.<br />

2091. A Roland for an Oliver. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 23, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 29.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 501): minor differences in Act I; extensive differences in Act II.<br />

2092. Wanted, a Wife; or, A Cheque on My Banker. Comedy, 5 acts. William<br />

Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. May 3, 1819.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 27; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1819 (K-D 501):<br />

extensive differences.<br />

2093. Swedish Patriots; or, The Signal Fired. Melodrama, 2 acts. William Abbott.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 13, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. (as Swedish Patriotism; or, The<br />

Signal Fire) May 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 14. Comp. Swedish Patriotism; etc., 1819 (K-D 525): minor<br />

differences; last scene differs entirely.<br />

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2094. Cozening; or, Half an Hour in France. Interlude, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 19, 1819, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 20.<br />

2095. Xerxes. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Paul Jodrell.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, 1819, Stephen Kemble, D.L. Prod. (as The Persian Heroine) June 2.<br />

MS. Comp. The Persian Heroine, 1786 (K-D 224): virtually the same.<br />

2096. Don Giovanni; or, A Spectre on Horseback! Extravaganza, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. C.G., June 15, 1819 (previously, Royal Circus, May 26, 1817).<br />

Printed copy, 4th ed., 1818: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., June 4, 1819.<br />

2097. Ida of the Cottage. Melodrama, 2 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1819, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Self-Sacrifice; or,<br />

The Maid of the Cottage) July 19.<br />

MS. Comp. Self-Sacrifice; etc., 1819 (K-D 505): numerous extensive differences.<br />

2098. The Steward; [or, Fashion and Feeling]. Comedy, 5 acts. Samuel Beazley, Jr.,<br />

from Thomas Holcroft, The Deserted Daughter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 23, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Sept. 15.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 524): considerable differences.<br />

2099. Woman's Will [- a Riddle]! Opera, 3 acts. Edmund L. Swift.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 30, 1819, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 20, 1820.<br />

MS. Comp. 1820 (K-D 526): numerous differences.<br />

2100. L'Inganno Felice. Comic opera (Italian), 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by D. Waters, H1. Prod. July 1, 1819.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2101. Montrose; or, Second Sight. Melodramatic romance, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong><br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Surrey, July 5, 1819.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 27 [?].<br />

2102. Wet Weather. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 7, 1819, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. July 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 9.<br />

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2103. The Hypocrite. Operatic comedy, 5 acts. From Isaac Bickerstaffe's alteration<br />

of Colley Cibber, The Non-Juror.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 10, 1819, D. Grove, Lyceum. Prod. July 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 11.<br />

2104. By Advertisement; or, The Imitator. Operatic interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 12, 1819, D. Grove, Prompter, For Mr. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as One,<br />

Two, Three, Four, Five, by Advertisement) July 17.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Theatre Royal English Opera House. July 13th. 1819.<br />

2105. Walk for a Wager. Musical farce, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 14, 1819, D. Grove, Lyceum. Prod. (as Walk for a Wager; or, A Bailiff's<br />

Bet) Aug. 2.<br />

MS: some cancellations. Comp. 1819 (K-D 503, a defective copy):<br />

MS contains passages of dialogue not printed; minor differences.<br />

2106. The Promissory Note. Operetta, 1 act. Translated from the French by<br />

Samuel James Arnold and Samuel Beazley, Jr. (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 24, 1819, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. June 29, 1820.<br />

MS. Comp. 1820 (K-D 504): numerous differences.<br />

2107. The Singles in London. [The Three Singles in London(?).] Comic drama, 2<br />

acts. [William Thomas Moncrieff?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. as The Three Singles in London, Lyceum, July 27, 1819?]<br />

MS: title-page dated 1819.<br />

2108. The Brown Man, Songs, &c., in. Samuel James Arnold (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; dated July 27, 1819. Prod. Lyceum, Aug. 19.<br />

MS: endorsed The following Songs &c that were omitted in the Copy sent (see<br />

following entry).<br />

See No. 2183, which includes these songs.<br />

2109. The Brown Man. Operatic drama, 2 acts. Translated from the French by<br />

Samuel James Arnold (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 29, 1819, S. J. Arnold. Prod. Lyceum, Aug. 19.<br />

MS: several songs omitted.<br />

See No. 2183 (there are some minor differences).<br />

2110. The Ladies at Home; or, Gentlemen, We Can Do without You. A Female<br />

Interlude, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Gideon Millingen.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1819, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Aug. 7.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 526): slight differences throughout.<br />

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2111. The Young Prude. Operetta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 31, 1819, D. Grove, Lyceum. Prod. (as Belles without Beaux; or, The<br />

Ladies among Themselves) Aug. 6.<br />

MS.<br />

2112. The Chase; or, There and Back Again. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 9, 1819, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. (as Belford and Minton; etc.) Aug. 13.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Aug. 10; numerous and extensive deletions; cast.<br />

2113. Pigeons and Crows. Play, 3 acts. William Thomas Moncrieff [or Theodore<br />

Edward Hook?].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1819, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 17.<br />

2114. Love's Labyrinth. Operetta, 1 act. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 17, 1819, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as A Cure for<br />

Romance) Aug. 30.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 18. Comp. A Cure for Romance, 1819 (K-D 525): slight<br />

differences, chiefly in phraseology.<br />

2115. A Short Reign but a Merry One. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 10, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as A Short Reign and a Merry<br />

One) Nov. 19.<br />

MS. Comp. 1819 (K-D 503): virtually the same.<br />

2116. The Gnome King; or, The Giant Mountains. Dramatic legend, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 27, 1819, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. Oct. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 29. Comp. 1819 (K-D 509): one scene in printed copy, not<br />

in MS; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

2117. Address on the Opening of Drury Lane Theatre, 1819.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken D.L., Oct. 4, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Sept. 27. Comp. version in The Theatrical Inquisitor<br />

(1819): virtually identical.<br />

2118. The Fisherman. Opera (musical drama), 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Tobin (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 16, 1819, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as The Fisherman's Hut) Oct. 20.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Oct. 17, 1817 [ sic]; prologue and epilogue.<br />

2119. The Green Dragon; or, I've Quite Forgot. Burletta comedy (2 acts). William<br />

Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Sans Pareil, Oct. 23, 1819.<br />

MS: Act I only; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 8<br />

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2120. The Heart of Mid-lothian; or, The Lily of St. Leonard's. Melodramatic<br />

romance, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 26, 1819, J. Hill for W. H. Murray, Edinburgh. Prod. Feb. 23, 1820.<br />

Printed copy, 3d ed., 1819: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 26.<br />

2121. The Bride of Lammermuir. Caledonian romance, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. Surrey, July 5, 1819?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Oct. 27, 1819; also dated December 1819; author's<br />

name on title-page.<br />

2122. Fancy's Sketch; or, Look Before You Leap. Musical burletta, 2 acts. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Oct. 29, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Oct. 27.<br />

2123. Fun and Fright; or, How to Gain Consent. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Nov. 10, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Nov. 14; some deletions.<br />

2124. Helpless Animals; or, Bachelors' Fare. Musical interlude, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Parry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 12, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 13. Comp. 1819 (K-D 504): some slight differences.<br />

2125. Odds and Ends; or, Which Is the Manager? Burletta interlude, 1 act. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Nov. 19, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Nov. 26 [16?].<br />

2126. The Disagreeable Surprize; or, Taken Up and Taken In. Farce, 2 acts. George<br />

Daniel.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1819, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 5. Comp. 1819 (K-D 504): numerous and extensive<br />

differences.<br />

2127. More Ways than One; or, 'Tis Well if It Takes. Musical burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Nov. 29, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Dec. 4.<br />

2128. Mary, Queen of Scotland. Tragedy, 5 acts. Frederic Reynolds (?), from<br />

Friedrich Schiller.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland)<br />

Dec. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 10.<br />

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2129. Apollo Daggerwood. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Dec. 6, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Dec. 10.<br />

2130. Love and the Chace. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Dec. 6, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Dec. 10.<br />

2131. The Victim. Tragic play, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Hill, for the Proprietors, Edinburgh.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 17.<br />

2132. Harlequin and Don Quixotte; or, Sancho Panza in His Glory! Songs, Duetts,<br />

Chorusses, &c., &c., in. Pantomime, 17 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1819, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 17.<br />

2133. Jack and the Bean Stalk; [or, Harlequin and the Ogre]. Pantomime, 1 act.<br />

Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 27, 1819.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Dec., 1819.<br />

2134. The Irish Girl; or, The Blacksmith of Barnet. Comedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Nov. 24, 1819, Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin, D.L?]<br />

MS: numerous deleted passages; endorsed, Mr Dibdin given to the Committee friday<br />

24[?] Novr[?]. (Dated June 23, 1819, in B.C.)<br />

2135. Run for Your Life. Musical burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 1, 1820, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Jan. 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 2; application mentions Two Burlettas (one being, perhaps,<br />

Ivanhoe [No. 2141]).<br />

2136. Lovers of All Sorts; or, He's Not Such a Fool as He Looks. Musical burletta, 3<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Lovers on All Sides) Adelphi, Jan. 7, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Jan. 2; one passage deleted; included, a note, dated<br />

Jan. 4, regarding a passage in the play not approved by Licenser.<br />

2137. La Cenerentola; ossia, La Bonta in Trionfo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. Jan. 8, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 8.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1820<br />

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2138. The Antiquary. Musical drama, 3 acts. Isaac Pocock and Daniel Terry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 11, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Jan. 25.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 13. Comp. 1820 (K-D 497): numerous differences; once<br />

scene in MS differs entirely from printed version.<br />

2139. Spanish Gallants; or, A Trip to Madrid. Comedy, 5 acts. Walley Chamberlaine<br />

Oulton (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Gallantry; or, Adventures in Madrid) D.L., Jan. 15, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Dec. 30, 1819.<br />

2140. Ivanhoe; [or, The Knight Templar]. Musical drama, 3 acts. Samuel Beazley,<br />

Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 10, 1820, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Mar. 2.<br />

MS: two short deletions. Comp. 1820 (K-D 497): extensive differences, chiefly long<br />

passages in MS not in printed text; minor differences throughout.<br />

2141. Ivanhoe; or, The Saxon Chief. Melodramatic burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application (but see No. 2135). Prod. Adelphi, Feb. 14, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adephi, Jan. 21; some deletions.<br />

2142. Gastone e Bajardo. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. Feb. 26, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 23.<br />

2143. The Pilgrim from Palestine. Tragicomedy, 5 acts. George Soane.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Hebrew) D.L., Mar. 2, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Feb. 9; some corrections and excisions, by Examiner (?).<br />

Comp. The Hebrew, 1820 (K-D 497): differs extensively.<br />

2144. Harlequin and Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper, Dialogue and<br />

Chorusses in. Pantomime, 14 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 20, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 22.<br />

2145. The Lady and the Devil. Musical farce, 2 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 5, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. May 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 10. Comp. 1820 (K-D 526): numerous minor and some<br />

extensive differences; name of one character differs.<br />

2146. Henri Quatre; [or, Paris in the Olden Time]. Musical romance, 3 acts.<br />

Thomas Morton.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 7, 1820, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 22.<br />

MS. Comp. n.d. (K-D 499): numerous differences.<br />

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2147. The Phantom. Tragedy, 3 acts. Richard Lalor Sheil.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 25, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Montoni; or, The Phantom) May<br />

3.<br />

MS.<br />

2148. The Murder'd Maid; or, The Clock Struck Four. Drama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Apr. 25, 1820.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

2149. Giraldi; or, The Ruffian of Prague. [The Ruffian Boy.] A Melo Drama;<br />

Founded on The 'Ruffian Boy' a Popular Tale by Mrs. Opie, 3 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, Apr., 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Norwich, Feb. 22; several corrections and deletions.<br />

2150. Tancredi. Melodrama (opera, Italian), 2 acts. Gaetano Rossi.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed D. Waters, H1. Prod. May 4, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 30.<br />

2151. Virginius; [or, The Liberation of Rome]. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Sheridan<br />

Knowles.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 8, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 17 (previously, Glasgow,<br />

Apr.[?], 1820).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 9. Comp. 6th ed., Glasgow, 1824 (K-D 550): numerous<br />

differences; Act III, Scene 4, differs entirely.<br />

2152. Virginius; or, The Fall of the Decemviri. Tragedy, 5 acts. _____ Barlow (?),<br />

from <strong>John</strong> Bidlake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 8, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. May 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 9.<br />

2153. The Battle of Bothwell Brigg. Melodrama, 2 acts. Charles Farley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1820, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 11. Comp. 1820 (K-D 498): minor differences; beginning of<br />

Act I, Scene 4, differs extensively.<br />

2154. David Rizzio. Opera, 3 acts. Ralph Hamilton. Songs by Charles Isaac Mungo<br />

Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 29, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. June 17.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June I. Comp. 1820 (K-D 502): differences, particularly in Act II.<br />

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2155. The Admirable Crichton. Farce, 2 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 6, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. June 12.<br />

MS: title-page, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 7, reads, A Hasty Sketch in 2 Acts Written for the<br />

purpose of introducing Mr. Kean in a variety of Exhibitions; produced for Kean's<br />

benefit.<br />

2156. If It Takes Place, I Shall Keep My Seat, and Get a Peep. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 17, 1820, Thomas Harris, C.G. Prod. (as When It Takes Place, etc.) July<br />

7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 21.<br />

2157. Oil and Vinegar. Farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 21, 1820, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. July 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 22; notice states, for the opening of the Theatre Royal<br />

Haymarket in the present year on the 3d July.<br />

2158. The Little Hunchback; or, A Frolic in Bagdad. Farce, 2 acts. From <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 2, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House. Prod. July 8.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), English Opera House, July 8.<br />

See No. 824.<br />

2159. The Miller's Maid. Melodrama, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Saville Faucit.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 18, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 16, 1821.<br />

MS: title-page, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>, July 20, 1820, states, founded on Bloomfields Poems<br />

of that name. And the Songs selected from his Works. Comp. 1821 (K-D 506): Act II,<br />

Scene 4, differs extensively; minor differences throughout.<br />

2160. Voyage to Margate; or, Sea Bathing a Cure for Roguery. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [July 20, 1820.]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, English Opera House, and Margate, July 20, 1820.<br />

2161. The Vampire; [or, The Bride of the Isles]. Romantic melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 25, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as The Vampyre; etc.)<br />

Aug. 9.<br />

MS. Comp. 1820 (K-D 506): slight differences throughout.<br />

2162. Love's Dream. Petite opera, 2 acts. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 25, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 5, 1821.<br />

MS: title given on title-page as Lovers' Dream. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 56): numerous<br />

slight differences.<br />

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2163. The Baron de Trenck. Musical romance, 3 acts. Samuel James Arnold (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 29, 1820, S. J. Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 4.<br />

MS.<br />

2164. Whang Fong; or, How Remarkable. Operatic drama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 5, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 21.<br />

MS.<br />

2165. Exchange No Robbery; or, The Diamond Ring. Comedy, 3 acts. Theodore<br />

Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Aug. 12, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> July 8. Comp. 1820 (K-D 521): slight differences.<br />

2166. Patent Seasons. Sketch, 2 scenes. Richard Brinsley Peake (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1820, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 21.<br />

MS: included: note to <strong>Larpent</strong>, dated Aug. 16, signed D. Grove; and an Address.<br />

2167. Dog Days in Bond Street. Comedy, 3 acts. William Dimond (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 26, 1820, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 28.<br />

2168. Over the Water. Farce, 2 acts. Theodore Edward Hook.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 19, 1820, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Sept. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 20.<br />

2169. A Race for a Wife. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 7, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 9.<br />

See No. 2385, which closely resembles this play.<br />

2170. St. Cuthbert's Eve; or, The Tomb of Monteith. Burletta, 3 acts. George<br />

Herbert Rodwell (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Oct. 9, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Sept. 29.<br />

2171. Knobs and Noses; or, Gaul versus Lavater. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 18, 1820, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Oct. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 20.<br />

2172. To Be Let by Auction. Prelude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Oct. 23, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 20.<br />

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2173. Grey the Collier. Dramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1820, R. Barlow, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 3.<br />

MS: notice to Examiner resubmits the play, which had been refused license, with the<br />

Author's alterations; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 28; several extensive delections, by<br />

Examiner (?), and corrections; Address.<br />

2174. A Burletta of Errors; or, Jupiter and Alcmena. Mythological extravaganza, 3<br />

acts. James Robinson Planché, from <strong>John</strong> Dryden, Amphitryon, or the Two Sosias.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 2, [1820,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Nov. 6, 1820.<br />

MS: Act III incomplete (?); dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 4. Comp Songs, Duets, Glees,<br />

Chorusses, &c., in...The Burletta of Errors, etc., n.d. (K-D 509): slight differences.<br />

2175. Wallace. Historical tragedy, 5 acts. C. E. Walker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 4, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 6; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1820 (K-D 519): a few<br />

minor differences, mostly at end of Act V; epilogue in MS not printed.<br />

2176. What's Bred in the Bone Won't Come Out of the Flesh. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 7, [1820], William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as Who's to Father Her; or,<br />

What's Bred in the Bone, etc.) Nov. 13, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 7 and 8; included, application for an unnamed MS (perhaps<br />

No. 2181), dated Nov. 6 and signed by W. Lee.<br />

2177. High Road to Marriage; or, Love in Full Gallop. Musical drama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Nov. 9, 1820.<br />

MS: endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Nov. 7, 1820, R. Barlow, Manager; cast.<br />

2178. The Iroquois; or, The Canadian Basket Maker. Melodrama, 2 acts. From <strong>John</strong><br />

O'Keeffe, The Basket Maker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 13, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 14.<br />

2179. Justice; or, The Caliph and the Cobler. Drama, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Saville Faucit.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 20, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Nov. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 21; passage marked, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), perhaps objectionable<br />

in the present times but not in common times; prologue and epilogue(?).<br />

2180. How to Pay Your Taxes. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 22, 1820, G. W. Reeve, Olympic.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 23.<br />

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2181. Who Is She? or, Two Nights at Madrid. Burletta, 2 acts. James Robinson<br />

Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application (but see No. 2176). Prod. (as The Deuce Is in Her! or, Two Nights in<br />

Madrid) Adelphi, Nov. 27, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Nov. 7.<br />

2182. The Warlock of the Glen. Melodrama, 2 acts. C. E. Walker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 27, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 28. Comp. 1820 (K-D 504): slight differences.<br />

2183. The Brown Man. Musical burletta, 2 acts. Translated from the French by<br />

Samuel James Arnold (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 28, 1820, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 29; cast.<br />

See Nos. 2108 and 2109.<br />

2184. Acting Mad. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, [1820,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Dec. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 5.<br />

2185. Zamoski; or, The Fortress and the Mine. Melodrama, 3 acts. James Robinson<br />

Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 6, [1820,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

MS.<br />

2186. Why Did I Marry; or, City Intrigue. Farce, 2 acts. Altered from Barnaby<br />

Brittle; or, A Wife at Her Wit's End (1788)<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1820, R. Barlow, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 11.<br />

Printed copy, Barnaby Brittle; or, A Wife at Her Wit's End: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 7;<br />

title-page lacking; some MS insertions and revisions; a note, Dec. 9, G. W. Reeve to<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>, alters title from City Intrigue; or, The Greymare's the Better Horse.<br />

2187. A Woman's Word; [or, Imaginary Evils]. Burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2186) Dec. 8, 1820, R. Barlow, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 7.<br />

2188. Harlequin and Friar Bacon; or, The Brazen Head. Pantomime, 18 scenes.<br />

Charles Farley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 11, 1820, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 15; songs and some dialogue only.<br />

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2189. Pocahontas; or, The Indian Princess. Melodrama, 3 acts. From James N.<br />

Barker, The Indian Princess; or, La Belle Sauvage.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Dec. 15, 1820.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Nov. 17. Comp. The Indian Princess; or, La Belle<br />

Sauvage, 1808 (25722): differs entirely.<br />

2190. The North West Passage; or, Harlequin Esquimaux. Pantomime, 13 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 19, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Dec. 20.<br />

2191. Dr. Syntax; [or, Harlequin in London]. Pantomime, 15 scenes. James<br />

Robinson Planché (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, [1820,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS. (Not listed in B.C.) Comp. 1820 (K-D 509): substantially the same; pantomime<br />

directions printed but not in MS.<br />

2192. Half an Hour's Courtship; [or, Le Chambre à Coucher]. Burletta, 1 act. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2191) Dec. 21, [1820,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Feb. 28, 1821.<br />

MS. (Dated Dec. 22, 1820, in B.C.)<br />

2193. Twelve Precisely; or, A Night at Dover. Interlude, 1 act. Henry M. Milner.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 23, 1820, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 1, 1821.<br />

MS: endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Olympic Theatre; cast. Comp. 1821 (K-D 507): no<br />

important differences.<br />

2194. Mirandola. Tragedy, 5 acts. Barry Cornwall.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 23, 1820, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Jan. 9, 1821.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 25. Comp. 1821 (K-D 496): slight discrepancies throughout.<br />

2195. Harlequin Tom, the Piper's Son Stole a Pig and Away He Ran [Run]. Comic<br />

pantomime, 13 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Dec. 26, 1820.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 20; previous title, Harlequin & Harmony, deleted. Comp.<br />

Harlequin, Tom, The Piper's Son, 1820 (K-D 509): first three scenes virtually identical;<br />

last scene differs entirely.<br />

2196. Montalto. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 31, 1820, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Jan. 8, 1821.<br />

MS: some deletions; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1821 (K-D 496): Act V differs<br />

extensively; minor differences throughout.<br />

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2197. Vampire Giovanni. Burletta, 2 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, [1821,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as Giovanni, the Vampire; or,<br />

How Shall We Get Rid of Him) Jan. 15.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 10; included, Introductory Vision, with its cast given. Comp.<br />

Songs, Duets, Glees, Chorusses, &c., in...Giovanni the Vampire; etc., 1821 (K-D 508):<br />

virtually the same.<br />

2198. Try Again; or, Counterfeits and Countermines. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page endorsed Olympic Theatre Jan. 2. 1821, and signed G W<br />

Reeve. Prod. (as Try Again; or, Counterplots and Countermines) Jan. 12, 1821.<br />

MS: most of Act I lacking; cast.<br />

2199. Tost in a Blanket; or, Law without Study. Comic burletta, 2 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 20; cast.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1821<br />

2200. The Child of Mystery; or, The Ruby Cross. Musical burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Feb. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 25; cast.<br />

2201. Theresa [Thérèse], the Orphan of Geneva. Melodramà, 3 acts. Translated<br />

from the French and altered by <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 29, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Feb. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 30, 1822 [1821?]. Comp. n.d. (Dev 12mo 107): numerous<br />

minor differences.<br />

2202. The Tailors, A Tragedy for Warm Weather. Burlesque, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as altered?) Olympic, Feb. 1, 1821.<br />

Printed copy, Roach's Edition, n.d.: much MS alteration, deletions, interpolated songs,<br />

and new prologue; cast of a performance at Lyceum printed, and new cast inserted in<br />

MS. (Dated Olympic, Jan. 26, 1821, in B.C., and described as A Tragical Burletta.)<br />

Comp. The Tailors (Or Quadrupeds) a Tragedy for Warm Weather, 1836 (122095):<br />

printed portions identical (though a different ed.); alterations not printed.<br />

See Nos. 269 and 1684, the latter another alteration of the same play, using some of<br />

the same songs as this MS.<br />

2203. The Two Violettas. Opera, 3 acts. Frederic Reynolds, from Buckingham's<br />

alteration of Beaumont and Fletcher, The Chances.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 2, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Don <strong>John</strong>; or, The Two Violettas)<br />

Feb. 20.<br />

MS: Dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 1. Comp. Don <strong>John</strong>; etc., 1821 (K-D 499): some differences.<br />

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2204. Lorenzo. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Haynes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as Conscience; or, The Bridal<br />

Night) Feb. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 10; partial cast; prologue and epilogue to Conscience, etc.<br />

Comp. Conscience, etc., 1821 (K-D 493): virtually the same.<br />

2205. Kenilworth Castle; or, The Days of Queen Bess. Melodrama, interspersed<br />

with music, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Feb. 9, 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Feb. 5.<br />

2206. Antigone; or, The Theban Sister. Tragedy, 5 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Norwich, [Feb.?] 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Norwich, Feb. 8.<br />

2207. Lodgings to [Be] Let. Burletta, 2 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 13, [1821,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Feb. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 14.<br />

2208. The Green Room. Interlude.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 15, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Feb. 21.<br />

MS. (Not listed in B.C.)<br />

Bound with No. 2260.<br />

2209. A Figure of Fun; or, An Evening at Richmond. Farce, 2 acts. Edward Sterling.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb., 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 16.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 1.<br />

2210. Henrietta; or, The Farm of Senange. Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 16, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 17.<br />

2211. Thérèse; or, The Orphan of Geneva. Burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Feb. 21, 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Feb. 17. Comp. 10th ed., n.d. (K-D 507): minor<br />

differences throughout.<br />

2212. In and Out; or, My Landlady's Side Door. Comic interlude, 1 act. From<br />

Augustus von Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed G W Reeve Olympic Theater Feb 26, 1821. Prod. Mar. 24.<br />

MS: title-page states, altered from the German of Kotzebue; cast.<br />

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2213. Kenilworth [Castle]. Historical romance, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed Olympic Theatre G W Reeve Feb 21 1821. Prod. Feb. 27.<br />

MS.<br />

2214. Kenilworth. Melodrama, 2 acts. Alfred Bunn, from Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS: some deletions. Comp. n.d. [1821] (K-D 498): some slight differences, chiefly lines<br />

printed not in MS; one scene in MS not printed.<br />

2215. Mr. Tibbs. Farcetta, 1 act. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 3, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Mar. 8.<br />

MS. Comp. 1821 (K-D 505): slight differences throughout.<br />

2216. La Gazza Ladra. Opera (Italian and English), 2 acts. _____ Gherardini;<br />

translation by William Joseph Walter.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. Mar. 10, 1821.<br />

Printed copy, n.d.: endorsed from the Opera op[e]ned[?] by the New Manager Jno<br />

Ebers to <strong>John</strong> <strong>Larpent</strong>, and dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> March 1821.<br />

2217. Sherwood Forest; or, The Merry Archers. Burletta, 3 acts. James Robinson<br />

Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Mar. 12, 1821.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 7; included, a note, William Lee to <strong>Larpent</strong>, Mar. 10,<br />

regarding alterations.<br />

2218. The Reprobate; or, Four by Honours. Seriocomic melodramatic burletta, 2<br />

acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2217) Mar. 10, [1821,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Mar. 19<br />

(previously, Royal Circus, or Surrey, Dec. 26, 1818).<br />

MS: title-page, endorsed, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Mar. 11, 1821, states, For Christmas<br />

1818-19 by T. Dibdin.<br />

2219. Tereza Tomkins; or, The Fruits of Geneva! Burlesque melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; cover dated Mar. 13, 1821, by G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Mar. 24<br />

MS: endorsed W. T. Moncrieff; earlier title, Thérèse Travestie, on title-page; cast.<br />

Comp. 1821 (K-D 507): some discrepancies in songs; otherwise substantially the<br />

same.<br />

2220. London Stars; or, 'Twas Time to Counterfeit. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 2, 1821, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. Apr. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 3.<br />

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2221. King and No King; or, The Chancellor of the Exchequer. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 4, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2222. Mistification [Mistification]. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., James Winston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 7, 1821.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 6; previous title, The Hoax, deleted.<br />

2223. Undine; or, The Spirit of the Waters. Romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 11, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 12.<br />

2224. Marino Faliero, [Doge of Venice]. Tragedy, 5 acts. George Gordon, Lord<br />

Byron.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1821, Robert William Elliston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 25.<br />

Printed copy, [1821?]: title-page lacking; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1821; numerous and<br />

extensive deletions; notice states, we have so curtailed [it] that I believe not a single<br />

objectionable line can be said to exist.<br />

2225. [A] Mother and Son. Drama, 3 acts. William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Apr. 24, 1821.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1821.<br />

2226. The Grand Tour; [or, Stopped at Rochester]. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 10, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 11.<br />

2227. Il Turco in Italia; or, The Turk in Italy. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. May 19, 1821.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2228. The Force of Friendship. Tragedy, 5 acts. Robert Lalor Sheil, from <strong>John</strong><br />

Banim.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 21, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Damon and Pythias) May 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 22; prologue and epilogue. Comp. Banim's Damon and<br />

Pythias, 1821 (K-D 492): some minor differences.<br />

2229. Dirce; [or, The Fatal Urn]. Opera, 3 acts. From Pietro Metastasio,<br />

Demofoonte.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 26, 1820 [1821?], James Winston, D.L. Prod. June 2, 1821.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 29.<br />

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2230. State Secrets; or, Public Men in Private Life. Historical drama, 1 act. Alfred<br />

Snodgrass.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 2, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. June 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 4. Comp. 1821 (K-D 507): virtually the same.<br />

2231. Two Pence; or, Ladies Ridicules. Musical farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 25, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, English Opera House. Prod. July 14.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), June 25.<br />

2232. The Spectre Bridegroom; or, A Ghost in Spite of Himself. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 27, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. July 2.<br />

MS: Act I only; dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 28. Comp. 1821 (K-D 535): minor differences.<br />

2233. Peter and Paul; or, Love in the Vineyards. Comedy, 2 acts. James Robinson<br />

Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July [June?] 28, 1821, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. July 4.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June, 1821.<br />

2234. Occasional Address for the Opening of the Hay Market Theatre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken H2, July 4, 1821 (?).<br />

MS.<br />

2235. The Witch of Derncleugh. Drama, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 5, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 30.<br />

MS: states, a new Dramatic version of Guy Mannering.<br />

2236. Two Wives!! or, A Hint to a Cross Husband. Dramatic sketch, 1 act. <strong>John</strong><br />

Parry.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 6, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Two Wives; or, A<br />

Hint to Husbands) Aug. 7.<br />

MS. Comp. Two Wives; or, A Hint to Husbands, n.d. (K-D 504): minor differences.<br />

2237. A Squeeze to the Coronation. Operatic sketch, 1 act. James Thomson.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 16, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. July 19.<br />

MS: earlier title, Country Curiosity, deleted. Comp. 1821 (K-D 499): extensive<br />

differences at beginning of Scene III; other, minor differences.<br />

2238. Rise and Fall. Comedy, 3 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 30, 1821, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Aug. 4.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue.<br />

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2239. The Master Key. Operetta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 3, 1821, George Bartley, Lyceum.<br />

MS.<br />

2240. A Cure for Coxcombs. Operetta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 3, 1821, George Bartley, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 30.<br />

MS. Comp. 1821 (K-D 505): some slight differences.<br />

2241. Marriage Projects. Dramatic piece, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 16, 1821, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. (as Matchmaking) Aug. 25.<br />

MS.<br />

2242. Five Hundred Pounds. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 22, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Aug. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 23.<br />

2243. The Bandit of Bohemia. Romantic drama, 3 acts. C. E. Walker.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Geraldi Duval; or, The Bandit of Bohemia) D.L., Sept. 8, 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Sept. 3.<br />

2244. Guy Fawkes: A Gingerbread Tragedy. Burlesque, 1 act. J. Street (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 8, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum.<br />

MS: signed at end, J. Street (?), copyist and author (?).<br />

2245. Ups and Downs; or, The Heart of a Woman. Operatic drama, 3 acts. Joseph<br />

Ebsworth.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 8, 1821, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum.<br />

MS.<br />

2246. Monsieur Tonson. Farce, 2 acts. William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 15, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Sept. 20.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 17. Comp. n.d. (Cumberland's British Theatre): numerous<br />

minor differences.<br />

2247. Match Breaking; or, The Prince's Present. Comedy, 3 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 18, 1821, Daniel Terry, H2. Prod. Sept. 20.<br />

MS. Comp. 1821 (K-D 500): slight discrepancies in dialogue.<br />

2248. Capers at Canterbury. Piece, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Oct. 1, 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Sept. 27.<br />

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2249. Bruno; or, The Sultan's Favorite. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 2, 1821, T. J. (James Thomas G.?) Rodwell, Adelphi. Prod. Oct. 8.<br />

MS: included, a letter, Rodwell to <strong>Larpent</strong>, Oct. 5, giving title of burletta, which was<br />

omitted from application.<br />

2250. The Pirate's Bride. [The Corsair's Bride; or, The Valley of Mount Etna (?).]<br />

Burletta, 3 acts. [James Robinson Planché?]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 8, [1821,] William Lee, Adelphi. [Prod. as The Corsair's Bride; etc.,<br />

Oct. 22, 1821?]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 7, 1821.<br />

2251. Irish Widow. Burletta, 2 acts. From David Garrick.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; endorsed, G W Reeve Olympic Theatre 1821. Prod. Nov. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 25; cast.<br />

2252. Maid or Wife; or, The Deceiver Deceived. Farce, 2 acts. Barham Levius.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 27, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Nov. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 28.<br />

2253. Married or Not? or, The Married Bachelor. Burletta, 1 act. P. P. O'Callaghan.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 31, [1821,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as The Married Bachelor; or,<br />

Master and Man) Nov. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 31. Comp. The Married Bachelor; etc., 3d ed., 1827<br />

(130496): a few minor differences.<br />

2254. Pedro Lobo; or, Here He Is Again. Farce with songs, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed G W Reeve Olympic Theatre 1821. Prod. Nov. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 25; some corrections, and excisions (by Examiner?).<br />

2255. The Venison Pasty. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 5, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Nov. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 6.<br />

2256. Marplot in Spain. Burletta, 3 acts. [From Susannah Centlivre, Mar-Plot (?).]<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Adelphi, Nov. 7, 1821.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

See No. 2362, another version of this play.<br />

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2257. Life in London; [or, The Day and Night Adventures of Logic, Tom, and Jerry].<br />

Burletta, 3 acts. Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 8, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 12.<br />

MS: a few deletions. (A letter, Reeve to <strong>Larpent</strong>, regarding alterations, is included with<br />

No. 2269.) Comp. Life in London; or, The Larks of Logic, Tom, and Jerry, 1822 (K-D<br />

508): differs extensively.<br />

See No. 2328.<br />

2258. The Lost Life. Comedy, 3 acts. William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Nov. 13, 1821.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Oct. 12; previous title, The Posthumous Man, deleted.<br />

2259. Zorayda; or, Scenes in Fashionable Life. Musical burletta, 3 acts. From<br />

Matthew Gregory Lewis, Rich and Poor.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 14, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 19.<br />

Printed copy of Lewis, Rich and Poor: title-page lacking; MS title states, altered from a<br />

favorite comedy; numerous passages deleted; new cast.<br />

2260. Le Solitaire; [or, The Recluse of the Alps]. Melodrama, 3 acts. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 17, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Nov. 24.<br />

MS: previous title, The Solitary of the Desert Mountain, deleted.<br />

2261. The Pages of Frederick the Great. Comic piece, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 19, 1821, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Two Pages of Frederick the<br />

Great) Dec. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 20. Comp. The Two Pages, etc., 1821 (K-D 505): several<br />

minor differences.<br />

2262. Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London. Burletta, 3 acts. William Thomas<br />

Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 23, 1821, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Nov. 26.<br />

MS: inserted, playbill for Adelphi, Dec. 26, 1821, for the 25th performance of Tom and<br />

Jerry; also included, a note to <strong>Larpent</strong> and several papers regarding license of play.<br />

Comp. 2d ed., 1828 (130496): minor differences throughout. Comp. also Songs,<br />

Parodies, Duets, Choruses, &c., &c., in... Tom and Jerry, n.d. (K-D 508): a few slight<br />

differences.<br />

See No. 2331, a version of this play.<br />

2263. Morilda's Wand; or, The Palace of the Statues. Interlude, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 27, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 13.<br />

MS.<br />

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2264. Hong Puf. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1821, William Lee, Adelphi.<br />

MS.<br />

2265. The Man Milliner. Comic burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 8, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic.<br />

MS.<br />

2266. Arrivals; or, Three Days at Long's. Comic burletta, 2 acts. W. A. Keep.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec., 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 10.<br />

Printed copy, Incog; or, Three Days at a Well-Known Hotel [1817]: title-page lacking;<br />

MS title supplied; last page of text revised slightly; no other alterations.<br />

See No. 1976.<br />

2267. Giovanni in Ireland. Piece, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 10, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 22.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 11; some passages deleted, by Examiner(?).<br />

2268. Harlequin and Mother Bunch; or, The Yellow Dwarf. Pantomime, 13 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 13, 1821, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 14.<br />

2269. The House That Jack Built; or, Harlequin Tattered and Torn. Comic<br />

pantomime. G. Fox.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1821, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: text revised and portions deleted; included, a letter, Reeve to <strong>Larpent</strong>, regarding<br />

alterations in this play and in Life in London (No. 2257).<br />

2270. Beauty and the Beast; or, Harlequin and the Magic Rose. Comic pantomime,<br />

15 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Dec. 26, 1821.<br />

MS: title-page states, Adelphi Theatre Strand.<br />

2271. Henry the First; or, The British and Norman Feuds. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 26, 1821, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as Owen, Prince of Powys; or,<br />

Welsh Feuds) Jan. 28, 1822.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 27.<br />

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2272. The Brisket Family; or, The Running of the Rat. Extravaganza, 2 acts.<br />

Douglas William Jerrold.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 3, 1822, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. (as Dolly and the Rat; or, The<br />

Brisket Family) Jan. 9.<br />

MS. Comp. Dolly and the Rat, etc., 1823 (K-D 507): numerous differences in dialogue;<br />

some discrepancies in songs.<br />

2273. The Pirate. Play, 3 acts. William Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 3, 1821 [1822?], James Winston, D.L. Prod. Jan. 15, 1822.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 4.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1822<br />

2274. Adeline; or, The Victim of Seduction. Melodrama, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Howard<br />

Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 10, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Feb. 9.<br />

MS. Comp. New York, 1822 (107039): except for passages near beginning of Act I,<br />

virtually the same.<br />

2275. The Pirate. Musical drama, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan., 1822, G. W. Reeve, Olympic. Prod. Jan. 14.<br />

MS: title states, founded on the Incident and dialogue of the popular Novel so called<br />

by the Author of Waverley. Comp. n.d. (K-D 506): two extensive passages in MS not<br />

printed; other, minor differences throughout.<br />

2276. The Convict. Tragedy, 5 acts. Richard Lalor Sheil.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 16, 1822, Henry Harris, C.G. Prod. (as The Huguenot) Dec. 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 18; cast; prologue and epilogue to The Huguenot.<br />

2277. The Committee; or, Irishman in Distress. Farce, 2 acts. Thomas Knight, from<br />

Robert Howard, The Committee.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Jan. 18, 1822.<br />

Printed copy, Knight, Honest Thieves: MS title (as above) pasted over printed title;<br />

cast inserted in MS. Comp. The Honest Thieves, 2d ed., 1797 (K-D 458): occasional<br />

slight differences.<br />

See No. 1168.<br />

2278. Love in Humble Life. Comic melodramatic sketch, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 26, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Feb. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>. Comp. n.d. (Cumberland's British Theatre): numerous,<br />

pronounced differences.<br />

2279. Montrose; or, The Children of the Mist. Opera, 3 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 4, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Feb. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 6. Comp. 1822 (K-D 498): numerous lines in MS not in<br />

printed text.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2280. The Veteran Soldier; or, The Farmer's Sons. Opera, 3 acts. Edward P.<br />

Knight.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 12, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as The Veterans; or, The<br />

Farmer's Sons) Feb. 23.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 13. Comp. The Veteran, etc., 1822 (K-D 521): numerous,<br />

pronounced differences.<br />

2281. Giovanni in Botany! or, The Libertine Transported! Extravaganza, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; cover dated Feb. 16, 1822. Prod. Olympic, Mar. 12.<br />

MS: text somewhat revised.<br />

2282. The Innkeeper of Ab[b]eville; [or, The Hostler and the Robber]. Melodrama,<br />

2 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Edward Fitzball, Norwich. Prod. Mar.(?), 1822.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 6. Comp. 1822 (K-D 508): differs extensively.<br />

2283. Cherry and Fair Star; [or, The Children of Cyprus]. Melodramatic romance, 2<br />

acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 27, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Apr. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 29. Comp. Songs, Chorusses, &c., in... Cherry and Fair Star,<br />

etc., 1822 (K-D 509): a few slight differences; songs, only, printed.<br />

2284. I Pretendenti Delusi. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. Apr. 9, 1822.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 28; cast.<br />

2285. Almoran and Hamet. Drama, 2 acts. J. H. Amherst.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Apr. 8.<br />

MS: title-page gives title as An Eastern Tale of Enchantment.<br />

2286. My Lord! Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 30, 1822, James Winston, D.L.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

2287. Peter Fin's Trip to Brighton. Farce, 2 acts. Richard Jones.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Hill, for Edinburgh.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 2. Comp. 1822 (K-D 500): numerous differences.<br />

See No. 2302.<br />

2288. Ugolino. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Mar., 1822.]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Norwich, Mar., 1822; much erased and corrected; cast.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2289. The Bride of Lammermoor. Drama, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> William Calcraft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 13, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Hill, Edinburgh. Prod. May 1.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>(?), Apr. 16. Comp. Edinburgh, 1823 (K-D 499): marked<br />

differences.<br />

2290. The Law of Java. Musical play, 3 acts. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 20, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. May 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 22. Comp. 1822 (K-D 502): two songs differ; four songs<br />

printed not in MS; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

2291. Pietro l'Eremita. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. Apr. 23, 1822.<br />

MS. (Dated Mar. 28 in B.C.)<br />

2292. Edwin. Play, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Edinburgh, Apr. 25, 1822.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

2293. Morning, Noon, and Night; or, The Romance of a Day. Opera, 3 acts. Thomas<br />

<strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 29, 1822, David Edward Morris, H2. Prod. Sept. 9.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Aug. 31. Comp. 1822 (K-D 499): wide differences between<br />

certain scenes in last act; numerous minor differences in dialogue throughout; songs<br />

in MS not printed in some cases.<br />

2294. Otello; or, The Moor of Venice. Opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. May 16, 1822.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2295. Clemenza; or, The Tuscan Orphan. Tragedy, 5 acts. Whitelaw Ainslie.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Bath, June 1, 1822.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Bath, May 22; some revision of text; author's name given;<br />

prologue and epilogue.<br />

2296. Enquire Within. Farcical sketch, 1 act. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Bill of Fare; or, For Further Particulars Enquire Within) H2,<br />

June 15, 1822.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June 7.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2297. Henri Quatre and the Fair Gabrielle. Operatic anecdote, 1 act. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1822, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as The Fair Gabrielle)<br />

Sept. 6.<br />

MS: Comp. The Fair Gabrielle, 1822 (K-D 505): three songs printed not in MS;<br />

otherwise virtually identical.<br />

2298. An April Fool. Musical farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 19, 1922, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum.<br />

MS.<br />

2299. The Banks of the Elbe. Comic opera, 2 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 20, 1822, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as All in the Dark; or,<br />

The Banks of the Elbe) July 10.<br />

MS. Comp. All in the Dark, etc., 1822 (K-D 505): slight differences.<br />

2300. Love Letters. Musical farce, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, June 24, 1822.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June 7; seven pages of songs inserted before Act I.<br />

2301. Gil Blas, [AT 17, 25, 52]. Comic opera, 5 acts. George Macfarren.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 28, 1822, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 15.<br />

MS: some deletion of text.<br />

2302. The Retired Fishmonger; or, A New Road to Brighton. Farce, 2 acts. Richard<br />

Jones.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application June 29, 1822, David Edward Morris, H2. Prod. (as Peter Finn; or, A New<br />

Road to Brighton) July 11.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 30; previous title, Peter Finn's Trip to Brighton, erased.<br />

Comp. Peter Finn's Trip to Brighton, 1822 (K-D 500): a few slight differences.<br />

See No. 2287.<br />

2303. <strong>John</strong> Buzzby; or, A Day's Pleasure. Comedy, 3 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, July 3, 1822.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June 23. Comp. 1822 (K-D 500): a few lines in MS not<br />

printed; otherwise virtually the same.<br />

2304. Gordon the Gypsey. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 2, 1822, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 5.<br />

MS: letter to <strong>Larpent</strong> from Arnold, dated Aug. 2, requests haste.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2305. Gretna Green. Operetta, 1 act. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 17, 1822, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 31.<br />

MS.<br />

2306. Family Jars; or, The Double Mistake and the Triple Discovery. Musical farce,<br />

2 acts. Joseph Lunn.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 26, 1822.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Aug. 15. Comp. New York, n.d. (45969): one scene printed<br />

not in MS; one scene in MS not printed; numerous minor differences, chiefly in Act II.<br />

2307. The New Marriage Act; or, A Lesson for Lovers! Musical burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 28, [1822,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Oct. 7.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 30.<br />

2308. The Pacha. Melodrama, 2 acts. James Robinson Planché (?) or <strong>John</strong> Howard<br />

Payne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 13, 1822, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Ali Pacha; or, The<br />

Signet-Ring) Oct. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 18. Comp. Payne, Ali Pacha, etc. (Cumberland's British<br />

Theatre): a few slight differences, chiefly lines in MS not printed.<br />

2309. Address for Opening the New Theatre, Drury Lane, on the 16th of October,<br />

1822. George Colman, the Younger.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Spoken Oct. 16, 1822.<br />

MS. (Spoken by Mr. Terry [as Sir Peter Teazle].) Comp. printing in R. B. Peake, Memoirs<br />

of the Colman Family [1841]: substantially the same.<br />

2310. New Lights. Interlude, 1 act. Richard Butler, Earl of Glengall.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 19, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Irish Tutor; or, New Lights),<br />

Oct. 28.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 20. Comp. The Irish Tutor, etc., n.d. (K-D 505): a few slight<br />

differences, chiefly lines in MS not printed.<br />

2311. The Huntress of Arlingford. Opera, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 23, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as Maid Marian; or, The Huntress<br />

of Arlingford) Dec. 3.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 24. Comp. Maid Marian, etc. [1822] (K-D 498): numerous<br />

minor differences.<br />

2312. Joan of Arc; or, The Maid of Orleans. Melodrama, 3 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Oct. 28, 1822 (previously, Sadler's Wells, Aug. 12).<br />

Printed copy, n.d. [1822]: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Oct. 17.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2313. Life in London. Extravaganza, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Daniel Egerton, Olympic. Prod. Oct. 28, 1822 (?).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 17, 1822; some deletion of text; another application, Nov.<br />

21, by Egerton, for This Melo Drama, may apply to The Mountain Hut (No. 2319).<br />

2314. The Galley Slaves. Melodrama, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 30, 1822, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Two Galley Slaves; or,<br />

The Mill of St. Aldervon) Nov. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 31. Comp. The Two Galley Slaves (Cumberland's British<br />

Theatre), n.d. (83907): numerous differences throughout.<br />

See No. 2316, a different version of this story.<br />

2315. Trumps in the Dumps; or, Diamonds in Durance. Prelude, 6 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., Daniel Egerton, Olympic.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 1, 1822.<br />

2316. The Two Gallery Slaves. Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application n.d., William H. Tyson, for R. W. Elliston, D.L. Prod. Nov. 6, 1822.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 7. (Not listed in B.C.)<br />

See No. 2314.<br />

2317. My Husband's Secret; or, Natural Magic. Comic burletta, 1 act. Thomas<br />

Meadows.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 18, [1822,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Nov. 21.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 19; title-page states, Freely adapted from the French.<br />

2318. The Minstrel Maid. Opera, 3 acts. William Dimond (?) or Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin<br />

(?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 21, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as A Tale of Other Times; or,<br />

Which Is the Bride?) Dec. 19.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 22.<br />

2319. The Mountain Hut; or, The Tinker and His Son. Melodrama, 3 acts. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2313?) Nov. 21, 1822, Daniel Egerton, Olympic. Prod. (as The<br />

Mountain Hut; or, The Tinker's Son) Nov. 25.<br />

MS.<br />

2320. Mr. Simpson & Co. Farce, 2 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 25, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as Simpson [UNK] Co.) Jan. 4,<br />

1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 27. Comp. Simpson and Co., 1822 (K-D 535): detailed<br />

differences in dialogue.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2321. Old and Young. Farce, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Poole.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 26, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 29. Comp. 1822 (K-D 535): differs extensively.<br />

2322. Two More Slaves; or, The Escape from Brixton. Burlesque parody, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 30, 1822, Daniel Egerton, Olympic. Prod. (as The Two Gallows Slaves;<br />

or, Escaped from Brixton) Dec. 9.<br />

MS: title-page, dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, states, Parody on the Two Galley<br />

Slaves; earlier title, The Two Gallow's Slaves or the Mill of Brixton, partially deleted.<br />

2323. Cooking and Copying; or, The Cupboard and the Cabinet. Comic piece, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 2, 1822, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as The Cupboard and the<br />

Cabinet) Dec. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 3.<br />

2324. Harlequin and the Ogress; [or, The Sleeping Beauty of the Wood]. Dialogue,<br />

Chorusses, &c. Pantomime, 21 scenes. Charles Farley.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 16, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 17. Comp. 1822 (K-D 509): extensive differences.<br />

2325. Who Kill'd the Dog; or, Harlequin's Triumph. Comic pantomime, 15 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 17, [1822,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as Harlequin's Holyday; or,<br />

Who Killed the Dog) Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 18.<br />

2326. Gog and Magog; or, Harlequin Antiquary. Pantomime. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 21, 1822, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 24.<br />

2327. Nigel; or, The Crown Jewels. Play, 5 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 30, 1822, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Jan. 28, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 31; prologue and epilogue. Comp. 1822 (K-D 498): one<br />

scene in MS not printed; other, slight discrepancies.<br />

2328. Life in London; or, The Larks of Logic, Tom, and Jerry. Extravaganza, 3 acts.<br />

Charles Isaac Mungo Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1822.]<br />

Printed copy, 1822. Comp. 1822 (K-D 508): a different ed., but virtually identical text.<br />

See No. 2257.<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong> <strong>Plays</strong>, 1823<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2329. Augusta; or, The Blind Girl. Drama, 3 acts. <strong>John</strong> Poole (?) or Robert William<br />

Elliston (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 5, 1823, R. W. Elliston, D.L. Prod. Jan. 14.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 6; title-page, in Elliston's hand, signed R W E.<br />

2330. Green in France; or, Tom and Jerry's Tour. Grand national burletta, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Jan. 6, 1823.<br />

MS: several passages deleted by Examiner. (Dated 1822 in B.C.)<br />

2331. Tom and Jerry. Burletta, 2 acts. Compressed from William Thomas<br />

Moncrieff, Tom and Jerry; or, Life in London.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 8, 1823, W. H. Murray, Edinburgh. Prod. Jan. 27 (?).<br />

MS: date by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 27.<br />

See No. 2262.<br />

2332. The Fortunes of Nigel; or, King James I and His Times. [George Heriot (?)].<br />

Melodramatic romance, 3 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 24, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Hill, Edinburgh. [Prod. as George Heriot, Feb. 6?]<br />

Printed copy, 1822: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Jan. 27.<br />

See No. 2393.<br />

2333. The Fancy's Opera. Opera, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Jan. 27, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 19.<br />

See No. 2334.<br />

2334. Prelude, [on The Taste of the Town, to The Fancy's Opera].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Jan. 27, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Jan. 19.<br />

See No. 2333.<br />

2335. The Beacon of Liberty. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 31, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. Oct. 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 1.<br />

2336. Not Dined Yet; or, Sponge in the Country. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application (with No. 2337) Feb. 1, 1823, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. (as No Dinner<br />

Yet; or, Sponge Out of Town) Feb. 10.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb. 3.<br />

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2337. My Two Nephews. Farce, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 8, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Duel; or, My Two Nephews)<br />

Feb. 18.<br />

MS: inserted, a note, from Charles Kemble to <strong>Larpent</strong>, requesting haste. Comp. The<br />

Duel, etc., 1823 (K-D 503): slight differences.<br />

2338. La Donna del Lago; or, The Lady of the Lake. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. Andrea<br />

Leone Tottola.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. Feb. 18, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Feb., 1823; cast.<br />

2339. Charles Edward Stuart, The Pretender, in Scotland; or, The Misfortunes of<br />

an Exile. Historical drama, 3 acts. Joseph Kemp (?), from Alexander Duval.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Feb. 20, 1823, Dr. [Joseph?] Kemp, Exeter.<br />

MS: title-page states, Altered, and amended, in a great measure, from the French of<br />

M. Alexander Duval... Acted for the first time, at Paris, on the 18th. Feby. 1802...<br />

2340. Agnes; or, The Midnight Marriage, Application for License for.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

MS: notice dated T.R., Bath, Feb. 26 [1823?], and signed C. Charlton Manager T.R.<br />

Bath.<br />

2341. The Melfi. Tragedy, 5 acts. Mary Russell Mitford.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 5, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Julian) Mar. 15.<br />

MS: prologue and epilogue to Julian. Comp. Julian, n.d. (Dev 12mo 71): numerous<br />

minor differences.<br />

2342. Eugenio; or, The Secrets of the Abbey. Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 7, 1823, for James Smith, Norwich.<br />

MS. (B.C. gives theatre as T.R., Newcastle.)<br />

2343. The Vision of the Sun; or, The Orphan of Peru. Melodrama, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 13, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. Mar. 31.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 14. Comp. Songs, Chorusses, &c., &c., in...The Vision of the<br />

Sun, 1823 (K-D 509): slight discrepancies, each version containing some songs not in<br />

the other.<br />

2344. Whang Fong. Piece, 2 acts. Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1823, James Winston, D.L. Prod. (as The Chinese Sorcerer; or, The<br />

Emperor and His Three Sons) Mar. 31.<br />

MS.<br />

2345. Scotch Marriage Laws; or, The Deacon and Her Deputy. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 17, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Liston, Edinburgh.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Mar. 18.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2346. Peveril of the Peak; or, The Days of King Charles II. Melodramatic romance,<br />

3 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Hill, for Edinburgh. Prod. Apr. 12 (previously, Surrey,<br />

Feb. 6).<br />

Printed copy [1823]: half-title endorsed by <strong>Larpent</strong> and dated Apr. 1.<br />

2347. Roses and Thornes; or, Two Houses under One Roof. Comedy, 5 acts. Joseph<br />

Lunn.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Mar. 31, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (three-act version) H2, Aug. 24,<br />

1825.<br />

MS: dated C.G., Apr. 1, 1823. Comp. n.d. (Cumberland's British Theatre), 1826:<br />

numerous and extensive differences, incidental to reduction of play as printed, to<br />

three acts.<br />

2348. Elisa E Claudio. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. Apr. 12, 1823.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2349. The Recluse; or, The Banks of the Delaware. Musical drama, 2 acts. Charles<br />

Feist.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, Apr. 16, 1823.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 16; title-page, dated Mar., 1823, states by Charles<br />

Feist-Swaffham-Norfolk.<br />

2350. Clari; or, The Milanese Peasant Girl. Opera, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché<br />

or <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Apr. 22, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Clari; or, The Maid of Milan)<br />

May 8.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 24. Comp. Payne's Clari; or, The Maid of Milan, 1823 (K-D<br />

499): only slight discrepancies.<br />

2351. The Battle of Bothwell Brig. Historical drama, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> William Calcraft.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Edinburgh, May 3, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr. 30; author's name on title.<br />

2352. Bears Not Beasts; or, Four Legs Better than Two. Farce, 1 act. Henry M.<br />

Milner (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Norwich, May 5, 1823.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

2353. Cent per Cent; or, The Masquerade. Farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application May 8, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. May 29.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> May 10. Comp. n.d. (K-D 521): minor differences.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2354. If Quite Convenient. Comic farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as ¥8. 10. 1, if Quite Convenient) D.L., May 14, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., May 5.<br />

2355. Ricciardo E Zoraide. Opera (Italian), 2 acts. _____ Berio.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. June 5, 1823.<br />

MS: cast.<br />

2356. Mrs. Smith; or, The Wife and the Widow. Piece, 1 act. <strong>John</strong> Howard Payne.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, June 18, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> June 10; one speech and several phrases deleted by Examiner.<br />

2357. Matilde Shabran E Corradino; ossia, La [B]eltà in Trionfo. Melodrama<br />

(Italian), 2 acts. _____ Ferretti (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by <strong>John</strong> Ebers, H1. Prod. (as Matilda e Corradino; ossia, Il<br />

Trionfo della Beltà) July 3, 1823.<br />

MS: title-page states, del. Sigr. Poeta. Ferretti [?]; some deletion of text; cast.<br />

2358. Sweethearts and Wives. Operatic comedy, 3 acts. James Kenney.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, July 7, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June 21. Comp. Songs, Duets, Chorusses, &c., &c.,<br />

in...Sweethearts and Wives, 1823 (K-D 536): six songs printed not in MS, three in MS<br />

not printed; slight differences between some of those that appear in both versions.<br />

2359. Frankenstein. Melodramatic opera, 3 acts. Richard Brinsley Peake.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 12, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as Presumption; or,<br />

The Fate of Frankenstein) July 28.<br />

MS.<br />

2360. I Will Have A Wife. Musical farce, 2 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 21, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 7.<br />

MS.<br />

2361. Spanish Bonds; or, Wars in Wedlock. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application July 23, 1823, David Edward Morris, H2. Prod. Aug. 2.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; numerous passages in play and entire epilogue deleted (by<br />

Examiner?); epilogue.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2362. Too Curious by Half; or, Marplot in Spain. Musical drama, 2 acts. James<br />

Robinson Planché, from Susannah Centlivre, Mar-Plot.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 5, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Aug. 27.<br />

MS: title-page states, Altered from Mrs. Centlivre by J. R. P. London. 1823; year, on<br />

title-page and at beginning of Act II, has been altered from 1822 to 1823; several<br />

passages deleted.<br />

See No. 2256, another version of this play, without the songs.<br />

2363. A Dun A-Day. Operetta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 19, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 10.<br />

MS.<br />

2364. Assumptions! Musical entertainment, 2 acts. From Susannah Centlivre.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Aug. 23, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. (as The Guardians<br />

Outwitted; or, A Bold Stroke for a Wife) Sept. 1.<br />

MS: title-page states, founded on Mrs. Centlivre's Comedy of A Bold Stroke for a Wife.<br />

2365. Fish Out of Water; or, Clerkship and Cookery. Farce, 2 acts. Joseph Lunn.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Aug. 26, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Aug. 17.<br />

2366. Hit or Miss, New Scenes in. Musical farce, 2 acts. Isaac Pocock.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 1, 1823, Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum. Prod. Sept. 9.<br />

MS: letter, Arnold to <strong>Larpent</strong>, Sept. 1, requests haste. Comp. Hit or Miss, n.d. (Dev<br />

12mo 80): a few lines in MS are printed; otherwise, the New Scenes not printed.<br />

See No. 1615 (only a few lines the same).<br />

2367. The Great Unknown. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. H2, Sept. 9, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 1.<br />

2368. The Vicar of Wakefield. Pastoral opera, 3 acts. From Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 20, 1823, David Edward Morris, H2. Prod. Sept. 27.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 21; extensive revision and deletion; cast. Comp. Dibdin's<br />

The Vicar of Wakefield, 1817 (K-D 507): extensive differences in scenes and<br />

characters; MS in part a prose paraphrase of the printed versification.<br />

See No. 1985.<br />

2369. A Matter of Doubt; [or, Seven Years' Since]. Burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 26, [1823,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Oct. 6.<br />

MS: dated Sept. 28; earlier title, Hopes & Fears; or, A Matter of Doubt; application for<br />

The Prince and the Player (No. 2371) requests that title of Hopes and Fears be<br />

changed to A Matter of Doubt.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2370. Stella and Leatherlungs; or, A Star and a Stroller. Dramatic sketch, 1 act.<br />

George Colman, the Younger (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 27, 1823, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Oct. 1.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 29; cast.<br />

2371. The Prince and the Player; or, Trifling Mistake. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Sept. 27, [1823,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Oct. 6.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Sept. 29; previous title, The Prince is Come!, deleted.<br />

2372. Rosalie; or, The Deserted Child. Drama, 2 acts. Joseph Ebsworth.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as Rosalie; or, Father and Daughter) H2, Oct. 7, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, Oct. 6; extensive deletions and revisions of text; cast.<br />

2373. Hernando Cortez; or, The Conquest of Mexico. Opera, 3 acts. James<br />

Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 11, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as Cortez; or, The Conquest of<br />

Mexico) Nov. 5.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 13. Comp. Cortez, etc., n.d. (K-D 534): minor differences.<br />

2374. Another Piece of Presumption! Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Adelphi, Oct. 20, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 18.<br />

2375. Procida; or, Sicilian Vespers. Tragedy, 5 acts. Felicia Dorothea Hemans.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 20, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. (as The Vespers of Palermo)<br />

Dec. 12.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 23; prologue and epilogue give title as Procida; or, Vespers<br />

of Palermo. Comp. The Vespers of Palermo, 1823 (K-D 534): MS prologue and epilogue<br />

not printed; numerous lines and two complete scenes printed not in MS; other, slighter<br />

discrepancies.<br />

2376. The Ferry of the Guiers. Dramatic romance, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Oct. 22, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. Nov. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Oct. 23.<br />

2377. The Cataract of the Ganges; or, The Rajah's Daughter. Grand romantic<br />

melodrama, 2 acts. William Thomas Moncrieff.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Oct. 27, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, D.L., Oct. 9. Comp. 1823 (K-D 536): with one exception, songs<br />

are different; numerous differences in dialogue; one scene in MS not printed.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2378. The Irish Poleander; or, Love and Loyalty. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Irish Poleander; or, The Lady and the Lawyer) Olympic,<br />

Oct. 27, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Oct. 12.<br />

2379. Recommendation[s]; or, Another Fish Out of Water. Comic burletta, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Oct. 27, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Oct. 18; last page dated Oct. 9.<br />

2380. The Murderer. [The Father and the Son(?).] Melodrama, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Prod. as The Father and the Son, Edinburgh, Nov. 1, 1823?]<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Edinburgh, Oct. 16, 1823.<br />

2381. Down the Area! or, Mistress and Maid! Comic farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; title-page signed by William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Nov. 10, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Adelphi, Nov. 12, 1822 [1823?].<br />

2382. Life in a Hotel; or, Dead Buried and Up Again. Burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Olympic, Nov. 11, 1823.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>.<br />

2383. The Roebuck. Comedy, 2 acts. Richard Brinsley Peake, from Augustus von<br />

Kotzebue.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Nov. 15, 1823, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Poachers) Feb. 6, 1824.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 17; states, Adapted from the German.<br />

2384. Caius Gracchus. Tragedy, 5 acts. James Sheridan Knowles.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. D.L., Nov. 18, 1823 (previously, Belfast, Feb. 13, 1815).<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Nov. 6, 1823; prologue (written by <strong>John</strong> Taylor Esqr.) and<br />

epilogue. Comp. Glasgow, 1823 (K-D 531): prologue and epilogue not printed; MS a<br />

much shortened version.<br />

2385. Win and Wear Her; or, Race for a Wife! Comic burletta, 3 acts. H. C. Williams<br />

or Henry W. Challis (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as A Race for a Wife; or, Win Her and Wear Her) Olympic, Nov.<br />

21, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Nov. 4; previous title, A Race for a Wife! or The Man<br />

of Two Masters!, deleted; title-page gives author as H. C. Williams. Comp. H. W.<br />

Challis' A Race for a Wife, etc., n.d. (K-D 535): a few slight differences; printed in two<br />

acts.<br />

See No. 2169.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2386. The Schemer. Farce, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [Olympic, Nov. 25, 1823.]<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong>; cast.<br />

2387. Love's Vagaries; [or, How to Draw a Long Bow]. Farce, 3 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. Olympic, Dec. 1, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Nov. 28.<br />

2388. Harlequin and Poor Robin; or, The House That Jack Built. Pantomime, 22<br />

scenes. Charles Farley (?).<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 4, 1823, Charles Kemble, C.G. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 5; songs and some dialogue only. Comp. Songs, Chorusses,<br />

&c....in Harlequin and Poor Robin, 1823 (K-D 536): a few discrepancies.<br />

2389. The Death of Don Giovanni. Burlesque, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as The Death of Giovanni; or, The Shades of Logic, Tom and<br />

Jerry) Olympic, Dec. 8, 1823.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, Olympic, Dec. 3; subtitle, or, The Funeral of the Hero, deleted.<br />

2390. I'll Stay Where I Am. Farce, 1 act.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as I Won't Go! or, A New Way to Keep a Place) Olympic, Dec. 15,<br />

1823 (?).<br />

MS: previous title, I Won't Go, deleted.<br />

2391. My Lord's Warming Pan. Comic burletta, 2 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Prod. (as My Lord; or, The Warming Pan) Olympic, Dec. 15, 1823.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Dec. 8; previous title, My Lord! or a Peers Warming Pan,<br />

changed on cover and title-page.<br />

2392. Dr. Faustus and the Black Demon; or, The Seven Fairies of the Grotto.<br />

Pantomime, 19 scenes.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Dec. 20, 1823, William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Dec. 26.<br />

MS: dated Season 1823-4.<br />

2393. The Fortunes of Nigel; or, King James I and His Times. Melodramatic<br />

romance, 3 acts. Edward Fitzball.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1823?]<br />

Printed copy, 1822: inscribed on title-page, The Author's Compts. (Not listed in B.C.<br />

Not submitted for license?) Comp. No. 2332 ( q.v.): identical.<br />

2394. The Italian Wife. Tragedy, 5 acts.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. [1823?]<br />

Printed copy, 1823.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2395. Philandering; or, The Rose Queen. Comic opera, 3 acts. Samuel Beazley, Jr.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 6, 1824, James Winston, D.L. Prod. Jan. 13.<br />

MS: dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Jan. 7. Comp. 1824 (K-D 535): extensive differences throughout.<br />

2396. Manumission; or, The Soldier's Welcome Home. Comic opera, 3 acts. William<br />

Dimond.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 7, 1824, <strong>John</strong> Fawcett, C.G. Prod. (as The Native Land; or, The Return<br />

from Slavery) Feb. 10.<br />

MS. Comp. Native Land, etc., 1824 (K-D 536): differences throughout, chiefly lines<br />

printed not in MS.<br />

2397. St. Ronan's Well. Melodramatic burletta, 3 acts. James Robinson Planché.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

Application Jan. 15, [1824,] William Lee, Adelphi. Prod. Jan. 19.<br />

MS.<br />

2398. Zelmira. Comic opera (Italian), 2 acts. Andrea Leone Tottola.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application; signed by G. Benelli, H1. Prod. Jan. 24, 1824.<br />

MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H1, Jan. 6; title-page states, La Poesià del Dramma è del Signor<br />

Andrea Leone Totola.<br />

2399. Iphigenia. Tragedy, 5 acts. <strong>John</strong> Dennis.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

No application. Not produced (?).<br />

Printed copy, 1700. (Apparently not submitted for license.)<br />

List of Unidentified Items<br />

2400. Abel Drugger's Return from the Fete Champetre at Marylebone Gardens. MS.<br />

For the Benefit of Mr. Weston On Monday Evening.<br />

2401. Address. Call Hubert, Boy! 'Tis his task to begin. MS: dated 1784.<br />

2402. Address for the English Prisoners in France. MS: dated, by <strong>Larpent</strong>, H2, June<br />

18, 1812.<br />

2403. Address. From Isis Banks, just wing'd his daring flight. MS: endorsed Address<br />

1784, and, by J.P.C.(?), On some young Actor who left the University for the Stage.<br />

2404. Address. Happy the Bard the Drama must confess. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., for<br />

the sister of Mrs. Wells.<br />

2405. Address. Heavens! could these worthies once again arise. MS: endorsed<br />

Edinburgh.<br />

2406. Address Intended to Be Spoken on the Opening of the New Theatre Royal<br />

English Opera. Well! here I am at last-& what's as true. MS.<br />

2407. Address, Occasional, by Mr. Lacy. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., for his [Lacy's]<br />

Benefit.<br />

2408. Address, Occasional. The long historic track of Time survey. MS: dated 1796;<br />

endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), On some Benefit for Charity.<br />

2409. Address. To carry Coal to Newcastle-Absurd! MS.<br />

2410. Address to the Volunteers of Great Britain. In Spartan Bands to breathe heroic<br />

fire. MS.<br />

2411. Address. When Rome's proud legions sought the Albion Throne. Application<br />

June 3, 1804, William Powell, D.L. MS.<br />

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2412. Address. When young Recruits by hard campaigns at length. Application n.d.,<br />

Thomas Linley, D.L. MS: states, To be spoken by Mr. King on his 1st. Appearance this<br />

Season.<br />

2413. Address. Whilst neighbouring nations fired with patriot rage. MS: dated, by<br />

<strong>Larpent</strong>, C.G., Jan. 25, 1791.<br />

2414. Address. Ye friends of Man whose generous hearts can feel. MS: signed,<br />

Charles George Dyer.<br />

2415. Address. Ye generous Friends, who so kindly appear. MS: endorsed, Address<br />

Theatre Royal Covent Garden May 1st. 1802.<br />

2416. Address. Ye Liberal friends to the Arts & the Muses. By Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin (?).<br />

MS: signed, T. Dibdin; endorsed, by J.P.C., When invasion was threatened by France<br />

T. Dibdin's writing.<br />

2417. Address. You who have shook the Trident of the Main. MS: endorsed, by<br />

J.P.C.(?), On opening the Theatre.<br />

2418. The Doctor and His Apprentice. A comic tale. James Kenny. MS: states, written<br />

by Mr. Kenney. June 14th. 1806.<br />

2419. Epilogue for Miss Falkner. As when a Bard, who long before in vain. Application<br />

n.d., <strong>John</strong> Rich, C.G. MS.<br />

2420. Epilogue. Come on my hearts, Courage can ne'er be blam'd. MS.<br />

2421. Epilogue. Cramm'd to the Throat with wholesome moral Stuff. MS.<br />

2422. An Epilogue (Critics-no frowns!-behold the authors pen) to Be Spoken by Mrs.<br />

Leon in the Character of Miss Harcourt. MS.<br />

2423. Epilogue. Did ever author take so wide a field! MS.<br />

2424. Epilogue, [Edward III]. MS: two epilogues-one endorsed, by J.P.C., Variation to<br />

Edward III; the other, endorsed by J.P.C., Original Edward II.<br />

2425. Epilogue for Fatima. Is the Stage clear?-bless me-I've such a Dread! MS.<br />

2426. Epilogue. In all this bustle, rage, and Tragic roar. MS.<br />

2427. Epilogue. In former times-'tis long ago I own- MS.<br />

2428. Epilogue. Ladies your servant-Servant Gentlemen all- MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.,<br />

Qy Murphys writing Spoken by Miss Elliot.<br />

2429. Epilogue. Long has the shameful License of the Age. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.<br />

(?), Qy to Regulus Drury Lane 1774.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

(See No. 36.)<br />

2430. Epilogue. Lord! what a stupid Race these Poets are! MS.<br />

2431. Epilogue. Methinks I hear some youthful Critic say. MS.<br />

2432. Epilogue to Modern Times. MS.<br />

2433. Epilogue. No longer now Camilla, I appear. MS.<br />

2434. Epilogue. Oh what will become of me? Oh what will I do? Nobody coming to<br />

marry me-nobody coming to woo. MS.<br />

2435. Epilogue on the Comic Characters of Women. Some Poets say, if such we Poets<br />

call. [Joseph Addison's The Drummer.] MS: endorsed [Mrs.?] Pope. Comp. A Prologue<br />

on Comic Poetry, and an Epilogue on the Comic Characters of Women, as Spoke at<br />

the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden [by Mrs. Bland], 1753 (131933): identical.<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

(See No. 2480.)<br />

2436. Epilogue. Our Bard, midst doubts and fears-and strange dismay. MS.<br />

2437. Epilogue. Our Bards of late, so tragic in their calling. MS.<br />

2438. Epilogue, Spoken by the Lady Who Played Lady Anne in the Tragedy and Maria<br />

in the Farce. MS. Comp. No. 2439: partly the same.<br />

2439. Epilogue, Spoken by the Young Lady Who Played Prince Edward in the Tragedy<br />

& Corinna in the Farce. MS. (See No. 2438.)<br />

2440. [Epilogue.] The transient Scene of Mimic Passions past. Application n.d., Mrs.<br />

Yates (Widow of Lieutenant Yates), H1 (?). MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), Feb., 1797.<br />

2441. Epilogue. To night you've seen a faithful Bard reveal. MS.<br />

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2442. Epilogue, Occasional, to Be Spoken by Mrs. Pope on Friday, 5th May. MS:<br />

endorsed, by J.P.C., on her return to Theatre.<br />

2443. Epilogue. Tho' the young Smarts I see begin to sneer. MS.<br />

2444. Epilogue. Trembling t'approach ye after what has past. MS.<br />

2445. Epilogue. Unhand me, Gentlemen, by Heaven, I say. MS.<br />

2446. Epilogue. We trust the Comedy perform'd tonight. MS. Endorsed Prologues and<br />

Epilogues 1790.<br />

2447. A Fig for the Fellows. [Epilogue?] [1799?] MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., T. R. Covent<br />

Garden May 24, 1799 No Play.<br />

2448. An Introductory Dialogue to Some Imitative Recitals. MS.<br />

2449. Un Jeu d'Esprit; or, Jerry Sneak's Intended Law-suit with the Major. MS: some<br />

lines deleted.<br />

Physical Description: (2 versions.)<br />

2450. The Jeu d'Esprit, Song (The Waggoner) and Glee for. MS.<br />

2451. Letter from George Colman, the Younger(?) [to <strong>Larpent</strong>?]. MS: dated Monday<br />

Morning; signed, G. Colman; encloses for approval three lines, beginning When<br />

Dullard's perk on Criticism's seat.<br />

Note<br />

This belongs with LA 1383 (LWC, 26/5/71)<br />

2452. [Lines,] When Genius sinks to an untimely grave. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?),<br />

On the death of some Composer 1776.<br />

2453. Mother Shipton's Review of the Audience. Application n.d., Thomas Harris, C.G.<br />

MS: notice states, intended to be spoken by Mr. Quick at the Theatre Royal Covent<br />

Garden.<br />

2454. Prologue. Ah, Sirs! it is an Axiom, and too true. MS.<br />

2455. [Prologue.] Amidst the dread Commotions of the Age. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.,<br />

[the Prologue] to one of Vanbrughs <strong>Plays</strong> revived.<br />

2456. Prologue. Amidst the tumult of each bustling stage. MS.<br />

2457. Prologue. Among the tawny Sons of Indian Lands. MS.<br />

2458. Prologue. Aristophanes of the Modern Stage. MS: endorsed, partly in<br />

shorthand, by J.P.C., Virgin Refugee[UNK].<br />

2459. Prologue, As tender plants, which dread the boist'rous gale, and Epilogue,<br />

What part shall I assume? O tell me while I greet you. MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1794.<br />

2460. Prologue. As wary Generals ere they risk a fight. MS.<br />

2461. Prologue. Bold is the Man! who, in this nicer Age. MS.<br />

2462. Prologue. Critics for once your dread decree Suspend. MS.<br />

2463. Prologue. A Female Culprit at your Bar appears. MS.<br />

2464. Prologue. Fond of your Praise-the Praise which most I love. MS. Comp. No.<br />

2465: almost identical.<br />

2465. Prologue. Fond of your Praise-the Praise which most I love. MS: endorsed, by<br />

J.P.C.(?), Spoken by the Simsons.<br />

2466. Prologue [for the Opening of Covent Garden]. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?),<br />

Opening C.G.<br />

2467. Prologue for the Prince's Birthday. [By David Garrick?] Application by D.<br />

Garrick, D.L. MS: notice signed by Garrick, for Mr. Lacy & himself.<br />

2468. Prologue for the Theatrical Fund. MS.<br />

2469. [Prologue? to she Couldn't Help It (?)] In these gay Days a little given to Riot.<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., Murphy's writing.<br />

2470. Prologue. In vain would Satire with misguided rage. MS.<br />

2471. Prologue, I've por'd on th'ancients till I'm almost blind, and Epilogue, Anon will<br />

be the Critic's busy Hour. MS.<br />

2472. Prologue. Let Truths clear Eye, to Equity resign'd. MS.<br />

2473. Prologue. May I take the Liberty-to intrude upon your Patience-for a minute?<br />

MS: endorsed, by J.P.C., Qy Murphy's writing.<br />

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<strong>Plays</strong><br />

2474. Prologue, Occasional. Of all the Victims which enamour'd Fame. MS: dated, by<br />

J.P.C.(?), 1794.<br />

2475. Prologue, An Occasional, to The Man's Bewitch'd. MS.<br />

2476. Prologue, on Occasion of a Monument Design'd to Be Erected, by Contribution,<br />

to Shakespeare. MS: endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), 1768-9 Qs.<br />

2477. Prologue to Oedipus. <strong>John</strong> Lockman (?). MS: signed, Jno. Lockman; endorsed,<br />

by J.P.C., Lockman's handwriting.<br />

2478. Prologue (Of all the Taxes, Custom's Power has made) to the New Piece.<br />

Thomas <strong>John</strong> Dibdin. MS: states, written by T. Dibdin.<br />

2479. Prologue (Oft has the trembling Poet sent me forth) by Mrs. Pope. MS:<br />

endorsed, by J.P.C.(?), on her Benefit.<br />

2480. A Prologue on Comic Poetry, [Spoke before Mr. Addison's Drummer; or, The<br />

Haunted House, by Mr. Ryan].<br />

Scope and Content Note<br />

MS. Comp. 1753 (131933): virtually identical. (See No. 2435.)<br />

2481. Prologue and Epilogue to Oliver Cromwell. [George Smith Green.] MS:<br />

endorsed, by J.P.C., Never acted-(against Rich & Garrick) By G Smith Green; dated by<br />

J.P.C. 1752.<br />

2482. Prologue, Our Comic bard, before whose roving Eye,and Epilogue, Truth has<br />

declar'd, and question it none can. MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1794.<br />

2483. Prologue. Our modern Poets scarce know how to choose. MS.<br />

2484. [Prologue.] Pray Sir come back-come back-the author swears. MS.<br />

2485. Prologue. Prest by the load of life the weary mind. MS.<br />

2486. Prologue, and Alterations [Richard III, Burlesque?]. MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), Qy<br />

1791.<br />

2487. Prologue. Since ev'ry rav'nous Critic's in his place. MS.<br />

2488. Prologue. Studious the guilty passions to controul. MS.<br />

2489. [Prologue.] Studious to please, but with a Conscious Fear. MS.<br />

2490. [Prologue.] That Critics may [[UNK]?] nor malice grumble. MS: two lines<br />

deleted; on verso, Mr. Farren deleted.<br />

2491. Prologue, Tho' I'm a Female, and the rule is ever, and Epilogue, I must, will,<br />

speak; I hope my Dress and Air. MS.<br />

2492. Prologue, to Be Spoken at the Opening of the New Theatre in Glasgow. MS.<br />

Dated by <strong>Larpent</strong> Apr., 1805.<br />

2493. Prologue. When e'er a new fledg'd Poet hither brings. MS.<br />

2494. Prologue. When Fruits & Flowers Uncultivated lye. MS.<br />

2495. Prologue. When the rude Masters of the early time. MS.<br />

2496. Prologue, With modest Dread this Night I mount the Stage, and Epilogue, As<br />

it's the Form of Satire now in Vogue. MS: prologue, By the Author of the Play;<br />

epilogue, By a friend.<br />

2497. Prologue. Ye glitt'ring Train whom Lace & Velvet bless. MS.<br />

2498. [Richard III (?).] Scene from (?). MS.<br />

2499. A Snack for the Travellers. [A piece for recitation?] MS.<br />

2500. Song. I was born beyond the Humber. MS.<br />

2501. Song. Old Father Antic the Law. MS.<br />

2502. Song. When I liv'd in Balenocrazy, dear. MS.<br />

2503. Le Virtuose.<br />

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