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On the stage of the Drury Lane Theatre, Comedy is hanged, Tragedy is stabbed, and Sheridan the playwright lies dead drunk as the theatre is given over to animal entertainments. Coloured etching by S. De Wilde, 1808.
De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832.Date: 1 May 1808]Reference: 38453i- Books
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Roscius Anglicanus, or, an historical review of the stage, After it had been Suppress'd by means of the late Unhappy Civil War, begun in 1641, 'till the Time of King Charles the IId's. Restoration, in May, 1660. Giving an Account of its Rise again; of the Time and Places the Governours of both the Companies first erected their Theatres. The Names of the Principal Actors and Actresses, who Performed in the Chiefest Plays in each House. With the Names of the most taking Plays, and Modern Poets, for the space of 46 Years, and during the Reign of Three Kings, and part of our present Sovereign Lady, Queen Anne, from 1660, to 1706. Non Audita narro, sed Comperta. London, Printed and Sold by H. Playford, at his House in Arundel-Street, near the Water-Side, 1708. With additions, by the late Mr. Thomas Davies, Author of The Life of Garrick, and Dramatic Miscellanies.
Downes, John, active 1661-1719.Date: 1789- Books
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A letter from M. Rousseau, of Geneva, to M. D'Alembert, of Paris, concerning the effects of theatrical entertainments on the manners of mankind. Translated from the French.
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques, 1712-1778.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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An historical view of the Irish stage; from the earliest period down to the close of the season 1788. Interspersed with theatrical anecdotes, and an Occasional Review of the Irish Dramatic Authors and Actors. In two volumes. ... . By Robert Hitchcock, Prompter of the Theatre-Royal, Dublin.
Hitchcock, Robert, -1809.Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]-94- Pictures
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A monster representing the miscegenated state of the theatre, combining tragedy, comedy, and pantomime. Coloured etching by S. De Wilde, 1807, after "Sylvester Scrutiny".
Scrutiny, Sylvester, active 1807.Date: [4 December 1807]Reference: 38479i- Books
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A Candid and impartial state of the evidence of the very great improbability. That there is discovered by Monsr. Le Fever, from Liege in Germany, a specific for the gout: in which several circumstances are laid open necessary to be known by every gouty person disposed to take the Liege medicine.
Date: MDCCLXX. [1770]- Books
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The theatrical jester: or green-room witticisms. Being a collection of entertaining and original anecdotes, bon mots, repartees, &c. relating to the stage.
Date: [1795]- Books
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Thoughts on the entertainments of the stage.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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The Address and petition of a number of the clergy of various denominations, in the city of Philadelphia, to the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Pennsylvania, relative to the passing of a law against vice and immorality. To which are subjoined, some considerations in favour of said petition, so far as it relates to the prohibition of theatrical exhibitions.
Date: M,DCC,XCIII. [1793]- Books
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The Children of Apollo: a poem. Containing an impartial review of all the dramatic works of our modern authors and authoresses. Particularly Lady Wallace. Margravine of Anspach. Honourable Major North. Honourable John St. John. Sheridan. Colman. Holcroft. Jackman. O'Keeffe. Coob. Cumberland. Lorris. Bate. Miss Lee. Mrs. Cowly. -Inchbald. Rose. Dibdin. Andrews. Morton. Stuart. Murphy. Macklin. Jephson. M'Nally. Reynolds. Jemingham. Hoare. Hurlstone. Topham. &c. &c. To which are added, occasional notes. By - - -, Esq. agent to the Sun.
Date: [1794?]- Books
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The usefulness of the stage to religion, and to government: shewing the advantage of the drama in all nations since its first institution. With an account of the rise and progress of the play-houses that were put Down, and Remarks on all the Dramatick Pieces which have been Published and Played since the late Act of Parliament for Licencing the Stage, with the Reasons that Occasioned it. Also a distinction between the stage and the press, and our present Written Plays and the Drama in its Purity, with Reflections on the Taste of the Times, as to Ballad Operas, Pantomines, Dumb-Shew, Tumbling, Dancing, and Entertainments.
Date: [1738]- Books
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Serious reflections on the scandalous abuse and effects of the stage: in a sermon preach'd at the parish-church of St. Nicolas in the city of Bristol, on Sunday the 7th day of January, 1704/5. By Arthur Bedford, M. A. Vicar of Temple-Church in the aforesaid City.
Bedford, Arthur, 1668-1745.Date: 1705- Books
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Theophilus clibber, to David Garrick, Esq; With dissertations on theatrical subjects. I. Of poets and actors, their antiquity, and estimation;- particularly among the Greeks and Romans:- acting of plays encouraged by the greatest men in all ages. II. Socrates, Epaminondas, Cs̆ar, Scipio, Brutus, Ciceso, &c. promoters of dramatic compositions, encouragers of actors, &c. III. The apostles no enemies to plays: quotations form Holy Writ, and of some modern divines in their favour. History of patents and licences, from Queen Elizabeth's time to the present, chiefly granted in favour of the actors. IV. Good conduct of Patentees: pantomimes exploded;- the ill usage of authors considered. V. Some new and revived pieces reviewed. The new manner of acting pointed out. An account of drolls, farces, mock opera's, &c. Extracted from Shakespear's multilated and macerated remains, by the Little Charlatan of the present stage. VI. The rehearsal versed,- mimicry an abuse; specimens of modern genteel comedy. Ditto of modern tragedy. VII. The new manner of acting the chances, - and the morals of that play enquired into. VIII. Seneca,- callipedes, - and a reigning actor, compared. The cause of spouters, &c. Adorn'd wtih a frontpiece, and curious copper-plate.
Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements. By Lindley Murray, with some additions.
Date: 1799- Books
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Extracts from the writings of divers eminent authors, of different religious denominations; and at various periods of time, representing the evils and pernicious effects of stage plays, and other vain amusements.
Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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For one night only. At [blank] on [blank] evening, will be performed A dramatic medley; or, the feast of Thalia. Part I. The Humours of the Litchfield Landlord, A Comic Song, and The Impossibility of pleasing Everybody. Part II. Love in Village, a comic song, And an Epilogue, written by the late D. Garrick, Esq. Part III. The Adventures of a Player, a comic song, a Hint to Everybody, with a malicious Design against Nobody, to be sung by Somebody. Part IV. Dr. Last's Examination before the College. Part V. The Agreeable Surprize, & a French Song in Character. To conclude with the musical farce of The Hen-Peck'd Husband. An address of Thanks to the ladies and gentlemen. Admittance,-Front Seats, [blank] - Back Seats, - [blank] To begin at Half past Seven O'Clock. N. B. All Sorts of Musical Instruments, Tun'd and Repair'd, by G. George.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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Candid and impartial strictures on the performers belonging to Drury-Lane, Covent-Garden, and the Haymarket Theatres. Dedicated to that Great Admirer and Patron of the Stage, his grace the Duke of Leeds.
Date: 1795- Books
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Théatre a l'usage des jeunes personnes, par Madame la Comtesse de Genlis. ...
Genlis, Stéphanie Félicité, comtesse de, 1746-1830.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The case of our present theatrical disputes, fairly stated. In which is contained, a succinct account of the rise, progress and declension of the ancient stage; a comprehensive view of the management of the Italian, Spanish, French and Dutch theatres, with some free remarks upon our own. Calculated entirely for the use of the public, and wherein, the only method is suggested, that can prevent all future debate.
Ralph, James, -1762.Date: [1743]- Books
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Cibber's two dissertations on the Theatres. With an appendix, in three parts. The whole containing a general view of the stage, from the earliest times, to the present: with many curious anecdotes relative to the English Theatres, never before published; and remarks on the laws concerning the theatres.
Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758.Date: [1757?]- Pictures
Arches of the Roman theatre at Benevento. Etching by D. Cunego, 17--, after C.L. Clérisseau.
Clérisseau, Charles-Louis, 1721-1820.Date: [1831 or 1832]Reference: 2924542iPart of: Architectural beauties of ancient Rome.- Books
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At the theatre, Lyceum, in the Strand, this present evening, Wednesday, July 24, 1799. An attempt will be made at the restoration of plain old English humour, sense, and satire, ... by Mr. Wilks, ...
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1799]- Books
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At the theatre, Lyceum, in the Strand, this present evening, Wednesday, Aug. 7, an attempt will be made at the restoration of plain old English humour, sense, and satire, ... by Mr. Wilks, ..
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1799]- Books
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At the theatre, Lyceum, in the Strand this present evening, Wednesday, Aug. 14, ... 1799. An attempt will be made at the restoration of plain old English humour, sense, and satire, ... by Mr. Wilks, ...
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1799]- Books
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At the theatre, Lyceum, in the Strand, this present evening, Monday, July 22, 1799, an attempt will be made at the restoration of plain old English humour, sense, and satire, ... by Mr. Wilks, ...
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1799]