Collection of 18th century prologues and epilogues and other theatrical material [manuscript], ca. 1765.

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Collection of 18th century prologues and epilogues and other theatrical material [manuscript], ca. 1765.

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10 items, mostly in the hand of John Ward, the theatre manager. Includes a poem and epitaph on Mr. Quin by Garrick, epitaphs on Mr. Shuter, Mr. Wilks and Mrs. Oldfield, a poem on Mrs. Pritchard and her farewell epilogue, epilogues to The battle of Falkirk and The busy body, prologue to Cato spoken by George III (January 14, 1749/50 To speak with freedom...) as a boy and notes on actors and actresses mostly taken from newspapers.

10 items.

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Pritchard, Hannah, 1711-1768

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Quin, James, 1693-1766

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Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719

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Shuter, Edward, 1728?-1776

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Wilks, Robert, 1665?-1732

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Oldfield, Anne, 1683-1730

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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Ward, John, 1704-1773

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Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723

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