THEATRE.

Mr. Wood's Benefit.

FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 10th, 1815,

Will be presented, (NOT ACTED MERE THESE EIGHT YEARS) an Historical Play, in five acts, (written by Shakespeare, now altered and adapted to the Modern Stage) called the

2d part of Henry IV;
Or, the HUMOURS of SIR JOHN FALSTAFF.

CONTAINING THE

DEATH of HENRY 4th, and the CORONATION of HENRY 5th,
And the Banishment of Falstaff.

King Henry 4th, Mr. Duff.
Prince of Wales, Mr. Wood.
Princed John Mr. Waring.
Duke of Gloster, Miss Abercrombie.
Duke of Clarence, Miss Jefferson.
Archbishop of York, Mr. Hardinge
Sir John Falstaff, Mr. Warren.
Poins, - - - Mr. Harris.
Bardolph, - - - Mr. Abercrombie.
Justice Shallow, Mr. Jefferson.
Justice Silence, Mr. Blissett.
Westmoreland, Mr. Barrett.
Lord Hastings, Mr. Horton.
Pistol, - - - Mr. Francis.
Davy, - - - Mr. Entwisle.
Sir John Coleville, Mr. Durang.

Lord Chief Justice, Mr. Anderson.
Lord Bardolph, Mr. Steward.
Gower, - - - Mr. F. Durang
Lord Mowbray, Mr. Harris
Servant, - - - Mr. Scrivener
Peto, - - - Mr. Hathwell.
Falstaff's Page, Mast. Jefferson.
Hostess Quickly, Mrs. Francis.
Doll, - - - - Mrs. Blissett.

FALSTAFF'S RECRUITS.

Peter Bulcalf, Mr. Entwisle.
Ralph Mouldy, Mr. Harris.
Francis Feeble, Mr. Scrivener.
Wart, Mr. Hudson.
Simon Shadow, Mr. Jones.

To which will be added (ONLY TIME THIS SEASON) the Melo-drama of

Timour the Tartar.

Timour Mr. Duff.
Agib, - - - Mast. Jefferson
Bermeddin, Mr. Horton.
Abdalee, Mr. F. Durang
Oetar, - - - Mr. Hardinge
Kerim, - - - Mr. Harris.
Sanballat, Mr. Abercrombie.

Orasmin, Mr. Durang.
Oglou, - - - Mr. Jefferson.
Chief of Georgians, Mr. Barrett.
Georgian Officer, Mr. Hathwell.
Zorilda, Mrs. Mason.
Liska, - - - - Mrs. Green.
Selima, Mrs. Duff.

ACT FIRST,

Interior of Tartarian Fortress

On one side, the State Prison—a solitary Tower, in which Agib is confined. In the centre, a Bridge, &c. The rival chiefs, Kerim and Sanballat enter and demand the hand of Selima. Timour commands the Single Combat to decide their claims

Grand Entry of Zorilda,

In a Mingrelian Chariot, superbly ornamented, drawn by African Chiefs, attended by a train of Georgians, Mingrelian & Tartars, in the habits of their respective countries, bearing banners, bows, arrows & javelins. On the arrival of Zorilda, the chiefs prostrate themselves, and form the steps on which she descends from the Chariot.

SCENE THIRD,

Interior of the Castle,

With the Lists, prepared for a Tournament. Elevated THRONE & Canopy in the centre. A DANCE by Circassian Slaves, and a TURKISH PAS SEUL, by Mitis Abercrombie. FURIOUS COMBAT by Kerim & Sanballat, with SWORDS and battle axes. The former is victorious and obtains the hand of Selima.

ACT SECOND, A SPLENDID

Bridal Chamber of State,

With large folding doors. On one side an Alove—on the other, a large window and balcony, to which an ascent is by a double flight of steps, with gilt balustrade—rich lamps burning in vases, with flowers, &c.

LAST SCENE. EXTERIOR OF

Timour's Strong Hold.

A practicable bridge and GRAND WATER FALL. Moonlight. Turrets covered with armed Tartars, from one of which, Zorilda throws herself into the sea, pursued to the verge by Timour—a Georgian Chief plunges in & saves her. General attack upon the Fortress by the Georgians and Mingrelians, who scale the walls and force the Tartars into the Castle. GRAND BATTLE and

Defeat of Timour & his Party,

with the restoration of Agib & Zorilda.

On Saturday, the ROAD TO RUIN, with the MILLER AND HIS MEN. Mr. Bibby's third appearance will take place on Monday.

Philadelphia Theatre.
Illuminated with Gas.

Mr. FRANCIS' Benefit.

Thursday Evening, April 3, 1817,

WILL BE PRESENTED SHAKESPEARE'S CELEBRATED PLAY, (IN FIVE ACTS.) CALLED

The Tempest;
Or, the ENCHANTED ISLAND.

Adapted to the Stage, with additions, from Dryden and Davenant, by J. P. KEMBLE, and now performed at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden with the most distinguished applause.

The Original Music by PURCELL. The accompaniments by PELLESTIERRE.

The DANCES and PANTOMIMICAL part under the superintendence of Mr. FRANCIS.

Prospero, (rightful Duke of Milan).

Antonio, (the usurping Duke of Milan).

Alfonso, (King of Naples).

Ferdinand, (son to the King of Naples).

Gonzalo,

Hippolito, (Prince of Mantua).

Caliban, (a Monster of the Isle).

Stephano, (Drunken Sailors).

Trincolo.

Miranda, (Daughters to Prospero).

Dorinda.

Ariel, (an Airy Spirit).

Mr. Duff.

Mr. Robertson.

Mr. Abercrombie.

Mr. Barret.

Mr. Willis.

Mr. T. Jefferson.

Mr. Warren.

Mr. Jefferson.

Mr. Entwisle.

Mrs. Duff.

Mrs. Entwisle.

Mrs. Claude.

IN ACT FIRST,

The Interior of the Cell of Prospero.

ACT SECOND,

Distant View of the Sea and Shipwreck.

Spirits of the Winds Dancing.

Ariel and Chorus: "ARISE TERRORS OF THE STORM," by Messrs. Steward, M'Farland, Jackson, Durang, &c.

Act Third, AN OPEN PART OF THE ISLAND,

The foreground interspersed with broken rocky scenery.

The ENCHANTED Banquet.

DANCE of Fantastic Spirits, Demons, &c. by Messrs. Durang, Jackson, King, Scrivener, &c.

ACT FOURTH,

The Interior of Hippolito's Cave.

Act Fifth, Spirits Descend—Chorus: "Where the Bee sucks, there lirk I." attendant Spirits, Mrs. Bloxton, Burke, Lefolle, Jackson, Miss Taylor, and Prigano, &c.

To conclude with the GRAND MASQUE OF

Neptune and Amphitrite, drawn in a CORAL SHELL,

and Sea Horses, Neriads, Tritons, Sea Nymphs, &c.

Neptune,

Mr. Steward.

Amphitrite.

Mrs. Bloxton.

To which will be added a favourite Farce, (in one act,) called

HALF an HOUR after SUPPER.

Mr. Sturdy,

Mr. Francis.

Mrs. Sturdy,

Mrs. Simpson.

Mr. Bently,

Mr. Barrett.

Miss Tabitha,

Mrs. Francis.

Captain Berry,

Mr. T. Jefferson.

Miss Sukey, (with a song).

Mrs. Burke.

Frank,

Mr. Burke.

Elizabeth,

Mrs. Harris.

Nanny,

Mrs. Jefferson.

After which, a Divertissement,

Composed by MR. FRANCIS.

BALLET—Masters Jeffersons, Misses Seymour, Hathwell, and C. and K. Durang, in which will be introduced

A PAS DE TROIS,

(TO THE POPULAR AIR OF PADDY CARET), by Mrs. Harris, and

The evening entertainments to conclude with the Musical OLIQ of the

Catch Club.

President,

Vice-President,

Mr. Jefferson.

Mr. Steward.

Mr. Robertson.

Mr. T. Jefferson.

Mr. Hathwell.

SONG, (The Quizical Club.)

GLEE, (Life's a Bumperly.)

SONG, (The Starspangled Banner.)

CATCH, ("Twas you, sir.")

SONG, (Columbia's like.)

GLEE, (When the Vizier sway'd.)

SONG, (The Spig of Shullah.)

FINALE, (Here's a health to all good lasses.)

HARMONICKS.

Friday, being GOOD FRIDAY, there will be no performance.

On Saturday, the Tragedy of King Lear; an interlude called Miss in her Teens; or, the Medley of Lovers, with other entertainments, FOR THE FAREWELL BENEFIT of MRS. DUFF.

Mrs. CLAUSE's Benefit on Monday.

N. B. The Box-sheet for each benefit will be open two days.

Box One Dollar—Pit 75 Cents—Gallery 50 Cents. The doors will be opened at half past 5, and the curtain rise at half past 6 o'clock.

Mr. Duff.

Messrs. Francis & Burke.

Mr. Entwisle.

Mr. M'Farland.

Mr. Abercrombie.

Mr. Willis.

Mr. Jackson.

Mr. Jefferson.

Harmonieks.

Mr. Steward.

Harmonieks.

Mr. Entwisle.

Harmonieks.

Mr. M'Farland.

Harmonieks.