'The same year saw him as Scrub in the same author's "The Beaux's Stratagem" (originally 1707), and as Colonel Feignwell (with Dowton as Obadiah Prim) in Mrs. Centlivre's comedy "A Bold Stroke For A Wife" (first produced 1718).In the 1815 production of "The Apprentice" (his debut role), 'The performance of Dick, by Mr. John Bannister, and his admirable recitation of the prologue' (written by Garrick) 'were fortunate instances of that gentleman's comic versatility.'