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Wargrave Theatre playbill for Richard Sheridan's The Rivals, 15 April 1791
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Consists of a playbill dated 15 April 1791 for a performance of Richard Sheridan's The Rivals. The playbill lists as performers Lord Barrymore as Acres, John Edwin (a professional actor) as Sir Anthony Absolute and Edwin's future wife, Elizabeth Ricahrds as Lydia Languish. Two of Barrymore's friends, Captains Wathens and Davis are also featured players. The other performances for the evening include: "The historical part of Robinson Crusoe", a pantomime of "Blue Beard" whic contains music selections from popular operas and songs written by Anthony Pasquin, set to music by Mr. Carter. Scene painter is Mr. Young.
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[Playbill of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane for Thursday, September 29, 1825, announcing: Der Freischütz, The camp, and The devil to pay, etc.]
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