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  • A dialogue in the green-room upon a disturbance in the pit.

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    MDCCLXIII. [1763]
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  • The history of the stage. In which is included, the Theatrical Characters of the most celebrated Actors who have adorn'd the Theatre. Among many others are the following; viz. Mr. Betterton, Mr. Montfort, Mr. Dogget, Mr. Booth, Mr. Wilks, Mr. Nokes. Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Montfort, Mrs. Gwin, Mrs. Bracegirdle, Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Oldfield. Together with, The theatrical life of Mr. Colley Cibber.

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    MDCCXLII. [1742]
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  • Garrick, Burton and Palmer in a production of Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist'. Mezzotint, 1772 (?).

    • Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637.
    Date
    1772?
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    36955i
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  • Memoirs of his own life, by Tate Wilkinson, Patenter of the Theatres-Royal, York and Hull. In three volumes. ...

    • Wilkinson, Tate, 1739-1803.
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    M,DCC,XCI. [1791]
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  • Abel Drugger, from Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist', in a posture of combat. Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1777, after Roberts.

    • Roberts, fl. 18th century.
    Date
    1791
    Reference
    36891i
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