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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... , acted at the Haymarket , 1780 . During the summer , 1782 , a play was performed by her young family at his lordship's seat at Newbury , before a very numer- B 3 Ous ous and splendid audience . The theatre was made in ΑΝ A N.
... , acted at the Haymarket , 1780 . During the summer , 1782 , a play was performed by her young family at his lordship's seat at Newbury , before a very numer- B 3 Ous ous and splendid audience . The theatre was made in ΑΝ A N.
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... play was Moliere's " Statue Feast , " which she had altered and cut into two acts , having rendered Don Juan's character less vil- lainous , and the catastrophe more agreeable . After this she left England , and to contradict re- ports ...
... play was Moliere's " Statue Feast , " which she had altered and cut into two acts , having rendered Don Juan's character less vil- lainous , and the catastrophe more agreeable . After this she left England , and to contradict re- ports ...
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... play , this dramatist replied , " Soon , very soon ; for my muse is big , and will soon be delivered . " " Well then , " said Bannister , " I'll come to the groaning . " Having met a thief in custody , who had stolen a bridle , " Ah ...
... play , this dramatist replied , " Soon , very soon ; for my muse is big , and will soon be delivered . " " Well then , " said Bannister , " I'll come to the groaning . " Having met a thief in custody , who had stolen a bridle , " Ah ...
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... , he moved for leave to bring in a bill to limit the number of play- houses , and to restrain the licen- tiousness of players , which was then increased to an amazing de gree : Carried . As a Magistrate , he had long been BA BA.
... , he moved for leave to bring in a bill to limit the number of play- houses , and to restrain the licen- tiousness of players , which was then increased to an amazing de gree : Carried . As a Magistrate , he had long been BA BA.
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... play given gratis , but that subter- fuge was soon abandoned . The operation of this statute was two - fold it subjected theatrical representations to a licence , and limited the number of play- houses . BARRESFORD , ( Mrs. ) actress ...
... play given gratis , but that subter- fuge was soon abandoned . The operation of this statute was two - fold it subjected theatrical representations to a licence , and limited the number of play- houses . BARRESFORD , ( Mrs. ) actress ...
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