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As you like it. This present Saturday, June 27, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Flastaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished A Grand Fixed Central Piece. Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the Cupola by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever. Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. Box 5s. Saloon 3s. Gallery 2s. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be taken every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby Door.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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As you like it. For the Benefit of Mr. Cartwrigh To-Morrow, Thursday, June 25, 1789, A New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious, and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) The Beauties of the Drama, selected in the following Characters: Brutus, Prospero, Sir John Falstaff, Mercutio, And various Comic Characters, from foote. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a lecture on oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, Honour, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of hector and achilles, contrasted with those of humphrys and mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired Grand set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical Fire-Works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished. A Grand Fixed Central Piece, Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric branch, suspended from the capela by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever, Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. box 5s. saloon 3s. gallery 2s. Places for the Boxes to be taken, every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby-Door NB. The Public are most respectfully informed, their will be no Performance this Evening at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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For the benefit of Mr. Palmer. As you like it. The last night but two This present Monday, June 29, 1789, a New Entertainment offer'd to the Public will be continued every Evening 'till the first of July, By Mr. Palmer, Of Drury Lane Theatre, And Mr. Cartwright, Whose Performances on the Musical Glasses Has been honoured with such distinguished Patronage. The Performance will be in the Grand Saloon of that capacious and elegant Building, The Lyceum Strand. Mr. Palmer will deliver his Whimsical, Satirical, Serious, and Comic, Olio, in three parts: In which he flatters himself, there will be something to please all palates. The performance shall have to recommend it variety and novelty, In the following Manner: Part I. An Occasional Address, (written by Mr. Bellamy) And various Comic Characters, from Foote. (for the First Time) to conclude with British Loyalty; Or, A Squeeze for St. Paul's. Part II. A Tragedy for Warm Weather, called Lindamira. The Characters of the King, Confidante, Lindamira, and the Epilogue By Mr. Palmer, Who will afterwards deliver a Lecture on Oratory, in which will be introduced a Specimen of Scotch Elocution. Mr. Kean will give Theatrical and Senatorial Imitations; he will conclude with Luminaries of St Stephen's Chapel and the Heroes of the Sock & Buskin Part III. In addition to what Mr. Palmer has already given, he will introduce Observations on the following Subjects: Esteem, Friendship, Public Spirit, Generosity, Gratitude, Common Sense, And A Pin. (an elegant Morceau.) And on the Heads of Hector and Achilles, contrasted with those of Humphrys and Mendoza. To finish with the Character of a Drunken Buck. Between each Part, Mr. Cartwright, (who has had the Honour of Instructing the Queen of France.) Will perform on the much admired Grand Set of Musical Glasses. The whole to conclude with Mr. Cartwright's Beautiful Display of Philosophical fire-works. In Addition to his former Display, he has just finished a Grand Fixed Central Piece. Which undergoes a number of changes, in various figures and Beautiful variation of colours. In the Intervals, the Saloon is lighted by an Aereopyric Branch, suspended from the Cupola by a Chain:-a Light is produced in an Instant, changes its Colour, and is extinguished without any visible Means whatever. Doors to he opened at Half past Seven O'Clock, and begin precisely at Eight. Box 5s. Saloon 3s. Gallery 2s. Tickets and Places for the Boxes to be taken every Day, from Ten 'till Three, at the Lyceum, at the Lobby Door.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: 1789]- Books
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The most wonderful production of nature ever exhibited in this kingdom is at the Lyceum in the Strand for public inspection, and may be seen from ten in the morning till eight at night the surprising heifer this very remarkable creature has two heads, four horns, four eyes, four ears, four nostrils, through each of which it breathes, &c. ...
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1791]- Pictures
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Grand theatre (Clapham Junction) flyer for "Stars of tomorrow"; produced by Carroll Levis. Letterpress and halftone, 1947.
Date: 1947Reference: 2045151iPart of: The James Gardiner Collection.- Books
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The history of the theatres of London, from the year 1760 to the present time. Being a continuation of the annual register of all the new tragedies, Comedies, Farces, Pantomimes, &c. that have been performed within that period. With Occasional Notes and Anecdotes. by Mr. Victor, Author of the two former Volumes.
Victor, Benjamin, -1778.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Ephemera
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The Terrence Higgins Trust present a unique staged reading of Safe Sex by Harvey Fierstein : at the Vaudeville Theatre, The Strand WC2, Sunday 16th December at 7.30 pm : includes High Profilactors!.
Date: [between 1990 and 1995]- Books
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Theatrical disquistions: Or A review of the Late Riot at Drury-Lane Theatre, on the 25th and 26th of January, with an impartial examen of the profession and professors of the drama; some few hints on the prerogatives of an audience, and, a short appendix, relative to the more flagrant disturbance committed at Covent-Garden Theatre, on Thursday the 24th of February. By a Lady.
Lady.Date: 1763- Books
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The airs, duets, glees, chorusses, &c. in the comic opera of the magician no conjurer. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.
Merry, Robert, 1755-1798.Date: 1792- Books
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By authority of the Lord Chamberlain. Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evening, during Lent only, will be presented an entire new species of entertainment, in three parts, under the direction of Mr. Reeve, called, Mirth's museum, or the country club: consisting of introductory readings and recitals, ...
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1794]- Books
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The prophetess: or, The history of dioclesian. A dramatic opera. With all the new songs, &c. As it is performed at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden.
Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616.Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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T. Harris dissected. By G. Colman.
Colman, George, 1732-1794.Date: MDCCLXVIII. [1768]- Books
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Edward and Eleonora. A tragedy. As it was to have been acted at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. By James Thomson.
Thomson, James, 1700-1748.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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Verses to the memory of Garrick. Spoken as a monody, at the Theatre Royal in Drury-Lane.
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.Date: M,DCC,LXXIX. [1779]- Books
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Vincistan, redi polonia dramma per musica Winceslaus, king of Poland. An opera. As it is perform'd at the King's Theatre in the Hay-Market.
Zeno, Apostolo, 1668-1750.Date: 1717- Books
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A letter to Mr. Garrick on the opening of the Theatre, with observations on the conduct of managers, to actors, authors, and audiences: and particularly to new-performers.
Date: MDCCLVIII. [1758]- Books
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Joshua. A sacred drama. As it is perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Covent-Garden. Set to musick by George-Frederick Handel, Esq;
Morell, Thomas, 1703-1784.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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Edward and Eleonora. A tragedy, altered from James Thomson, and adapted to the stage by Thomas Hull. As performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.
Thomson, James, 1700-1748.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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Henry the Second; or, the fall of Rosamond: a tragedy; as it is performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. Written by Thomas Hull.
Hull, Thomas, 1728-1808.Date: M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]- Books
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The state of the case between the Lord-Chamberlain of His Majesty's household, and the governor of the Royal Company of Comedians. With the opinions of Pemberton, Northey, and Parker, concerning the theatre. By Sir Richard Steele.
Steele, Richard, Sir, 1672-1729.Date: 1720- Books
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Edward and Eleonora. A tragedy. Altered from James Thomson, and adapted to the stage, by Thomas Hull; as performed at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden.
Thomson, James, 1700-1748.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]- Books
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The Compleat country dancing-master. Being a collection of all the celebrated country dances now in Vogue. Perform'd at court, the theatres, masquerades, and publick balls. With proper tunes and directions to each dance. The tunes fitted for the violin, hoboy, or German flute.
Date: [ca. 1740?]- Books
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Alfred: a masque. Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants.
Mallet, David, 1705?-1765.Date: M.DCC.LI. [1751]- Books
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By authority of the Lord chamberlain, Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evening, during Lent only, Will be presented, (in Three Parts,) Mr. Reeve's new entertainment, with additions, called, Mirth's Museum, or The Country Club: Consisting of Introductory readings and recitals, With original songs. The music, entirely New, by Mr. Reeve. The recitals by Mr. J. Wewitzer: Vocal Parts by Mr. Gray, Mr. Masters, Mrs. Iliff, and Mrs. Reeve. In Part I. will be introduced, among others, the following Subjects: Exordium-Humanity-a Tar's Gratitude-Charity-a Seaman's Preface to heaving off a Stave-Hibernian Remarks on Bull-Making, &c. &c. - and the following new songs: Exordium Ingratitude, or the Captive The Lavender Girl The Vestry Dinner Messmates at Sea, and The Antiquity of Bulls, or Paddy's Origin Bonny Wully End of Part I. the Celebrated overture to Oscar and Malvina, In which Mr. Courtenay will perform on The Union Pipes, Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Wieppart. Part II. A Digression-Theatrical Hint-Matrimonial Congratulations-Extraneous Conversation-Introduction of a Market Girl-Bacchanalian Apology, &c. and the following new songs: Knowing Joe, and the Shew-Folk Goddess of the Silver Stream The Pedlar The Market Lass and The Huntsman's Rhapsody End of the Second, and in the Course of the Third Part. Several favourite Airs by Messrs. Courtenay & Wieppart. Part III. Digressive Hints on Love and Affection-Nautic Friendship-Loyalty, &c. &c. and the following new songs: My Journey is Love I never will Marry Ben Block, or the Sailor's Friend The Knife Grinder Finale, Song, and Chorus May Loyalty Flourish for ever Boxes, 4s. - Pit, 2s. 6d. - Gallery, 1s. 6d. The Doors to be opened at Half past Six O'Clock, and the Performance to begin at Half past Seven, precisely. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, every Day. - Mr. Lingham, the Proprietor, begs Leave to assure the Public, that the Lyceum is elegantly fitted up for their Reception, with New Decorations, &c. &c. and, studious to please, every Endeavour will be exerted on his Part to merit Patronage and Support - Books of the songs to be had at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1794?]- Ephemera
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Wonderful phenomen of nature : just arrived, and to be seen every day at the Lyceum, Strand, the three wonders of the age!!! : Miss Crawley, the beautiful albiness, and her two brothers.
Date: [1790]