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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... pounds , three per cent . consolidated bank annui - periodical works . He translated ties , which produce three pounds per annum , is left to purchase a twelfth cake with wine and punch , which the ladies and gentlemen of Drury Lane ...
... pounds , three per cent . consolidated bank annui - periodical works . He translated ties , which produce three pounds per annum , is left to purchase a twelfth cake with wine and punch , which the ladies and gentlemen of Drury Lane ...
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... pounds , and some of the people belonging to the house were very much hurt . In 1767 , he was engaged in a literary con- test with Dr Shebbeare , for hav- ing rejected a comedy of his . In 1768 , he retired from the stage on account of ...
... pounds , and some of the people belonging to the house were very much hurt . In 1767 , he was engaged in a literary con- test with Dr Shebbeare , for hav- ing rejected a comedy of his . In 1768 , he retired from the stage on account of ...
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... pounds was left to her by a Mr. Sykes , who died in France ; but of which she was deprived by the || villany of his servant , who ar sconded with his will and effects ; that having incurred the dis- pleasure of Mr. Colman , by re ...
... pounds was left to her by a Mr. Sykes , who died in France ; but of which she was deprived by the || villany of his servant , who ar sconded with his will and effects ; that having incurred the dis- pleasure of Mr. Colman , by re ...
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... pounds a year , beside some very consi- derable perquisites , to the ap- pointment . But the stage - struck mind of this young man could be contented with nothing short of theatrical reputation ; be accord- ingly resigned his ...
... pounds a year , beside some very consi- derable perquisites , to the ap- pointment . But the stage - struck mind of this young man could be contented with nothing short of theatrical reputation ; be accord- ingly resigned his ...
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... pounds per week , and in the latter part of that month , made his first professional bow to a London audience , in the part of Flaw , in the manager's comedy of " The Cozeners . " His success in this attempt did not , however , equal ...
... pounds per week , and in the latter part of that month , made his first professional bow to a London audience , in the part of Flaw , in the manager's comedy of " The Cozeners . " His success in this attempt did not , however , equal ...
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abilities acted at Covent acted at Drury actor actress afterwards ance appearance applause atre audience Barry Bath became benefit born brought called cess character Cibber Colley Cibber Colman comedian comedy comic comic opera considerable Covent Garden Theatre Daly daugh daughter death died dramatic dramatist Drury Lane Theatre Dublin Edinburgh engaged at Drury fame farce father favour favourite fortune friends Garrick gave gentleman Harris Haymarket Theatre humour Ireland Irish John Kemble King lady late Lincoln's Inn Fields London Lord Love Macklin maiden name manager married ment merit Miss musical entertainment nager native night obliged opera Othello Palmer pantomime pearance performed piece play pounds procured produced profession Quin racter received reputation Royalty Theatre salary School for Scandal season sent Sheridan singer soon stage succeeded success Theatre Royal Theatre Royal Haymarket theatrical ther tion took tragedy wife young