[Playbill of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, January 3, 1822, announcing The busy body, The coronation and Fortune's frolic etc.]

Author
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England) [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
[London] : J. Tabby, printer, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, [1822]
Description
1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 33 x 20 cm

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Library of Congress genre(s)
Rare books genre
Notes
  • "The coronation," a reenactment of the coronation of King George IV, featured scenes painted by C. Dixon, Robert C. Andrews, Thomas Andrews and G. Marinari; "A dramatic sketch;" songs by E. Knight, T. Cooke and M.C. Cubitt; an appearance by the boxing champion of England, Tom Spring. Cf. Highfill, P.H. Biog. dict. of actors, IV, p. 428; I. 81-82; "Tom Spring." Wikipedia, viewed May 22, 2014.
  • Partial cast list for The busy body: Mr. Munden (Sir Francis Gripe); Mr. Gattie (Sir Jealous Traffic); Mr. Harley (Marplot); Mrs. Edwin (Miranda); Mrs. Orger (Isabinda); Mrs. Harlowe (Patch)
  • Includes announcements of Drury Lane performances through the following Monday, including appearances by a "Miss Edmiston" and E. Kean.
Other title(s)
  • Busy body.
  • Coronation.
  • Fortune's frolic.
  • Ninety-fifth time of The coronation!
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  • 95th time of The coronation! Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This evening, Thursday, January, 3, 1822, His Majesty's servants will perform, the comedy of The busy body
OCLC
880877085
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