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1.
On Tuesday evening, May 19, 1789, will be presented the last new comic opera, call'd The highland

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1789]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Benefit of the door-keeper. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833. and Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Tuesday evening, May 19, 1789, will be presented the last new comic opera, call'd The highland reel. Written by Mr. O'Keefe ... : to which will be added a comedy, in three acts, call'd The midnight hour. Written by Mrs. Inchbald ... tickets to be had of Mr. Swalwell at the Theatre

2.
Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Wells in the characters of Lingo and Cowslip / [graphic]

Creator:
Downman, Hugh, d. 1789, printmaker
Published / Created:
[ca. 1787?]
Call Number:
788.00.00.43++
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A composition set in an oval shows a scene from O'Keeffe's Agreeable surprise in which Cowslip (Mrs. Wells) stands in profile on the left holding out a bowl of milk. Lingo (Mr. Edwin) faces the viewer as his eyes turn toward Cowslip; he gestures with...
Description:
Title from caption below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Edwin, John, 1749-1790, Wells, Mary, approximately 1759-, and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Subject (Topic):
Performances, Actors, and Actresses
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Wells in the characters of Lingo and Cowslip / [graphic]

3.
Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

Published / Created:
[circa 1781-1792]
Call Number:
Osborn Music MS 534
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
64
Abstract:
Manuscript orchestra and chorus parts, either single parts or incomplete sets, most for plays performed in London, circa 1781-1792. Parts are written in unidentified hands, and some have corrections or revisions. Plays include Henry Fielding, The Mo...
Description:
Words in English.
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710., Colman, George, 1732-1794., Dryden, John, 1631-1700., Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754., Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759., Lloyd, T. A., O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833., Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695., and Shield, William, 1748-1829.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatic music, Incidental music, and Theater
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

4.
Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

Published / Created:
[circa 1781-1792]
Call Number:
Osborn Music MS 534
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
97
Abstract:
Manuscript orchestra and chorus parts, either single parts or incomplete sets, most for plays performed in London, circa 1781-1792. Parts are written in unidentified hands, and some have corrections or revisions. Plays include Henry Fielding, The Mo...
Description:
Words in English.
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710., Colman, George, 1732-1794., Dryden, John, 1631-1700., Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754., Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759., Lloyd, T. A., O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833., Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695., and Shield, William, 1748-1829.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatic music, Incidental music, and Theater
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

5.
Sir Gregory Gigg [graphic]

Published / Created:
[23 July 1782]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 6. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A young man driving (right to left) one of the new high two-wheeled gigs, see British Museum Satires Nos. 5933, 6143. Its small body is poised high on springs above the large wheels; the driver leans forward to whip his pair of high-stepping horses, ...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Publishd. July 23d, 1782, by J.R. Smith, N. 83 Oxford Street, London
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Subject (Topic):
Carriages & coaches, Horses, Whips, and Traffic signs & signals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Sir Gregory Gigg [graphic]

6.
This present Thursday, the 18th of September, 1783, will be perform'd a comedy, call'd She stoops

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1783]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Thursday, the 18th of September, 1783, will be perform'd a comedy, call'd She stoops to conquer; or, The mistakes of a night (written by Dr. Goldsmith) ... : to which will be added a musical entertainment, called The agreeable surprize ...

7.
On Friday, December 24, 1784, at the theatre will be presented, a comedy, called, A bold stroke for

Published / Created:
[1784]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by R. Trewman, nearly opposite St. Martin's-Lane
Subject (Name):
Cowley, Hannah, 1743-1809. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Friday, December 24, 1784, at the theatre will be presented, a comedy, called, A bold stroke for a husband ... : to which will be added a comic opera, called, The poor soldier. Written by Mr. O'Keefe ... on Monday, Macbeth and Tom Thumb

8.
On Tuesday, December 28, 1784, at the theatre will be presented a comedy, called, The young Quaker

Published / Created:
[1784]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by R. Trewman, in Fore-Street
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Tuesday, December 28, 1784, at the theatre will be presented a comedy, called, The young Quaker written by Mr. O'Keefe ... : to which will be added a musical farce, called The agreeable surprize ... to-morrow, The castle of Andalusia and Rosina ...

9.
On Monday, February the 14th, 1785, will be performed, a new comedy, called, The rivals; or, A trip

Published / Created:
[1785]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By desire of the gentlemen of the blue hunt, and the gentlemen of the military club. Benefit of Mr. Dyer
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Monday, February the 14th, 1785, will be performed, a new comedy, called, The rivals; or, A trip to Bath ... : to which will be added, (by particular desire also), a farce, (never performed here) called, Peeping Tom of Coventry. Written by Mr. O'Keefe ...

10.
On Monday evening Aug. 8th, 1785, will be presented a favourite comic opera, called The duenna; or

Published / Created:
[1785]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By desire of Lady Poole. Theatre, Coomb-Street, Lyme
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by S. Margrie, opposite the corn-market
Subject (Name):
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Monday evening Aug. 8th, 1785, will be presented a favourite comic opera, called The duenna; or, Double elopement ... : to which will be added a farce, called The agreeable surprize ...

11.
By a select company of his Majesty's servants, from the Theatre, Lyme, on [...] the [...] of

Published / Created:
[1785?]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by S. Margrie, opposite the corn-market
Subject (Name):
Lillo, George, 1693-1739. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By a select company of his Majesty's servants, from the Theatre, Lyme, on [...] the [...] of [...] will be presented a celebrated tragedy, called The London merchant: or, The history of George Barnwell ... : to which will be added a musical farce, called The poor soldier ...

12.
On Monday evening Aug. 22d, 1785, will be presented a celebrated comedy, call'd The clandestine

Published / Created:
[1785?]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre, Coomb-Street, Lyme
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Colman, George, 1732-1794., Garrick, David, 1717-1779., and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Monday evening Aug. 22d, 1785, will be presented a celebrated comedy, call'd The clandestine marriage ... : Mr. Ryley's imitation of the blackbird and lark ... a comic ballad dance, by Miss and Mss S. Keys, Harlequin's rambles ... Poor soldier ...

13.
On Wednesday, February 8, 1786, will be presented a celebrated comedy, called, I'll tell you what

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Exeter, England)
Published / Created:
[1786]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Exeter Theatre
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by R. Trewman, Fore-Street
Subject (Name):
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Wednesday, February 8, 1786, will be presented a celebrated comedy, called, I'll tell you what ... : to whcih will be added a farce, called, Peeping Tom of Coventry ...

14.
On Monday, March the 13th, 1786, will be performed (for the last time this season) the new comic

Published / Created:
[1786]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By desire of Mrs. Strode. Benefit of Mr. Fullam
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Monday, March the 13th, 1786, will be performed (for the last time this season) the new comic opera of Fontainbleau; or, Our way in France ... : after which the interlude of Lady Pentweazle, of Blow Bladder-Street ... to which will be added (for the last time) the farce of The dead alive ...

15.
On Wednesday next, Feb. 22d, 1786, will be performed (for the last time) the celebrated new comedy

Published / Created:
[1786]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
For the benefit of Mrs. Fullam
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed by R. Trewman, in Fore-Street
Subject (Name):
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Wednesday next, Feb. 22d, 1786, will be performed (for the last time) the celebrated new comedy, of I'll tell you what ... : after which, an interlude, taken from Mr. Foote's farce of taste, called Lady Pentweazle, of Blow Bladder Street ... to which will be added a new musical entertainment, never performed here, called The dead alive

16.
On Saturday evening, April 30, 1791, will be presented a comedy, called The English merchant

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1791]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Mr. Warren's benefit. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
Colman, George, 1732-1794. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Saturday evening, April 30, 1791, will be presented a comedy, called The English merchant ... End of the play, John Appleby, by Mr. Fawcett. To which will be added a musical entertainment, called Peeping Tom of Coventry ...

17.
On Tuesday evening, May 10, 1791, will be presented, a Tragedy, called The regent ... : to which

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1791]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
The last night but three. Fifteenth night of the subscription. For the benefit of Mr. Michell and Mr. Turpin. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
Greatheed, Bertie, 1759-1826., Shield, William, 1748-1829., and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Tuesday evening, May 10, 1791, will be presented, a Tragedy, called The regent ... : to which will be added a musical farce, called The farmer ...

18.
On Saturday evening, May 14, 1791, a comic opera, in three acts, call'd The castle of Andalusia

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1791]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Last night but one. Benefit of Mr. and Mrs. French. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833., Knapp, Henry Ryder, 1756?-1817., Brooke, Frances, 1724?-1789., and Shield, William, 1748-1829.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Saturday evening, May 14, 1791, a comic opera, in three acts, call'd The castle of Andalusia ... : after which will be added a farce, call'd Hunt the slipper ... to which will be added a musical piece, called Marian ...

19.
Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, tomorrow Friday October 3, 1794 will be presented the comic opera of

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1794]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1794+++
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
s.n.
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, tomorrow Friday October 3, 1794 will be presented the comic opera of The Castle of Andalusia : Ferdinand by Mr. Johnson, Pedrillo by Mr. Munden, Don Caesar by Mr. Bowden ... To which will be added the comdey of The follies of the day : Count Almaviva by Mr. Lewis, Figaro by Mr. Bernard, Antonio by Mr. Quick, Basil by Mr. Powel ...

20.
Thursday evening, March 12, will be presented The mourning bride ... : End of the play, a new song

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1795]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Thursday evening, March 12, will be presented The mourning bride ... : End of the play, a new song, called The little Hebrew Taylor, written and to be sung by Mr. Franklin. To which will be added, a comic opera, called Sprigs of laurel ...