The Thespian Dictionary: Or, Dramatic Biography of the Present Age; Containing Sketches of the Lives, Lists of the Productions ... of All the Principal Dramatists, Composers, Commentators, Managers, Actors, and Actresses of the United Kingdom ... Forming a Complete Modern History of the English StageAlbion Press printed, 1805 - 390 pàgines |
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... became a favourite piece , and afterwards at Drury Lane : yet the author , discouraged by its first represen- tation , made the copyright a present . He also wrote " ' Tis all a Farce , " performed at the Haymarket the succeeding sea ...
... became a favourite piece , and afterwards at Drury Lane : yet the author , discouraged by its first represen- tation , made the copyright a present . He also wrote " ' Tis all a Farce , " performed at the Haymarket the succeeding sea ...
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... became the chief object of persecution dur- ing his attachment to Mr. Pal- mer . On the failure of the Roy- alty Theatre , he quitted London , and performed at Norwich , Edin- burgh , & c . Through the nego- ciation of his son , he was ...
... became the chief object of persecution dur- ing his attachment to Mr. Pal- mer . On the failure of the Roy- alty Theatre , he quitted London , and performed at Norwich , Edin- burgh , & c . Through the nego- ciation of his son , he was ...
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... became one of Thalia's best supporters . He resigned his situation at the Hay- market Theatre to Mr. Fawcett , ( for the sake of country excur- sions , ) where he succeeded the late Mr. Edwin in several of his characters , having ...
... became one of Thalia's best supporters . He resigned his situation at the Hay- market Theatre to Mr. Fawcett , ( for the sake of country excur- sions , ) where he succeeded the late Mr. Edwin in several of his characters , having ...
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... became a more conspicuous performer . Afterwards he returned to Drury Lane , and retired in 1796 . BENSON , ( Mr. ) actor , and author of two dramatic trifles , " Britain's Glory ; or , A Trip to Portsmouth , " 1794 ; and " Love and ...
... became a more conspicuous performer . Afterwards he returned to Drury Lane , and retired in 1796 . BENSON , ( Mr. ) actor , and author of two dramatic trifles , " Britain's Glory ; or , A Trip to Portsmouth , " 1794 ; and " Love and ...
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... became a the- atrical hero . In 1793 , he was engaged by the manager of Nor- wich . His first appearance in London was at Covent Garden , Oct. 1 , 1800 , when he performed in both play and farce - Acres , ( Rivals ) , and Crack ...
... became a the- atrical hero . In 1793 , he was engaged by the manager of Nor- wich . His first appearance in London was at Covent Garden , Oct. 1 , 1800 , when he performed in both play and farce - Acres , ( Rivals ) , and Crack ...
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