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The Rose-Wreath; or, Chaplet of Innocence. Pastoral drama, 1 act. John Palmer (?)


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    The Casino; or, London Trip'd down to Bath. Interlude, 1 act

    Manuscripts

    No application. Prod. Bath, 1780 (?). MS: some alterations. J.P.C. in B.D.: Casino, the or London trippd down to Bath.' An Interlude acted at Bath in 1780-This appears from Larpents account book for it does not state on the face of the MS from whence it was sent to be licensed.

    LA 542

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    Fair Rosamond. Drama, 2 acts. John Saville Faucit (?)

    Manuscripts

    No application; endorsed J. Faucit Theatre Royal Norwich - 1813. MS: dated, by Larpent, Norwich, Feb. 12, 1813.

    LA 1759

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    More Ways than Means. Comedy, 4 acts. George Colman, the Younger

    Manuscripts

    No application. [1786?] Prod. (as Ways and Means; or, A Trip to Dover) H2, July 10, 1788. MS: dated, by J.P.C.(?), 1786. Comp. Ways and Means, 2d ed., 1788 (K-D 107): printed in three acts; numerous differences. J.P.C. in B.D.: More Ways than Means, a Comedy in 4 Acts acted at the Haymarket in 1786.' LL. See 'Ways & Means' & MS note. [And, under Ways and Means in B.D.] It was licenced, as appears by Larpents Account books on 16: Augt. 1786 under the title of 'More Ways than Means, a Comedy in 4 Acts' Qy whether the Printed Copy of 1788 varies from the four act play. See MS note 'More Ways than Means.' Some of the characters were subsequently omitted.

    LA 755

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    L'Omaggio. Festa Teatrale Giardino. Opera (Italian), 3 acts

    Manuscripts

    No application. Prod. H1, June 5, 1781. MS.

    LA 561

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    The Counterfeit Captain; or, Usurer Outwitted. Farce, 2 acts

    Manuscripts

    Application Apr. 24 [1781?], Richard Brinsley Sheridan, D.L. MS. J.P.C. in B.D.: The Counterfeit Captain or the Usurer Outwitted a farce in two Acts was among Larpents MSS. R B. Sheridans letter for the license is dated April 24 (1781) It was therefore performed at Drury Lane. [I have found no record of its performance at D.L., 1780-83.]

    LA 555

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    Runnamede. Tragedy, 5 acts. John Logan

    Manuscripts

    No application. Prod. Edinburgh, 1784 (?). MS: dated 1784; prologue. Comp. Edinburgh, 1784 (K-D 363): numerous differences. J.P.C. in B.D.: Larpent's List says that it was acted at Edinburgh in 1784.-It was among his MSS. as having been licenced.

    LA 684