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1.
At the theatre in Canterbury, on Monday July 20, 1772, will be performed The busy body ... : to

Published / Created:
[1772]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B K41
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
For the benefit of Jonathan Wood and John Hawkins, prisoners for debt in Westgate-goal
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., From a bound collection of playbills: [A collection of playbills for theatres in Kent, 1771-1784?]. [England], [between 1771 and 1784?]., and Numbered in ms.
Publisher:
Printed by Simmons and Kirkby
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the theatre in Canterbury, on Monday July 20, 1772, will be performed The busy body ... : to which will be added Miss in her teens ...

2.
At the theatre in Portsmouth, on Monday evening, being the 6th of August, will be presented a

Creator:
Portsmouth Theatre (Portsmouth, England)
Published / Created:
[1759]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B W65
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
On Monday evening, being the 6th of August ...
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., Date from manuscript notation., From a bound collection of playbills: [Collection of playbills assembled by Tate Wilkinson]. [England], [between 1748 and 1778]. Mounted on page 31., and Dated in ms.
Publisher:
Theatre in Portsmouth
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the theatre in Portsmouth, on Monday evening, being the 6th of August, will be presented a comedy, call'd The busie body ... : to which will be reviv'd a farce, (never acted here) call'd, The diversions of the morning ... tickets to be had at the Fountain ... and Two Blue Posts, on the point

3.
At the theatre in Portsmouth. This present Satuday, being the 21st of July, will be presented a

Creator:
Portsmouth Theatre (Portsmouth, England)
Published / Created:
[1759]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B W65
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
This present Satuday, being the 21st of July ...
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., Date from manuscript notation., From a bound collection of playbills: [Collection of playbills assembled by Tate Wilkinson]. [England], [between 1748 and 1778]. Mounted on page 23., and Dated in ms.
Publisher:
Theatre in Portsmouth
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Coffey, Charles, -1745.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the theatre in Portsmouth. This present Satuday, being the 21st of July, will be presented a comedy, call'd A bold stroke for a wife ... : to which will be added a ballad farce, call'd The devil to pay, or the wives metamorphos'd ... tickets to be had at the Fountain ... and Two Blue posts, on the point

4.
By a company of comedians, at the Theatre Margate. On Wednesday the 16th of October, will be

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Margate, England), associated name
Published / Created:
[1776?]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B K41
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Positively and absolutely the last night but one
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., From a bound collection of playbills: [A collection of playbills for theatres in Kent, 1771-1784?]. [England], [between 1771 and 1784?]., and Numbered in ms.
Publisher:
Theatre Margate
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By a company of comedians, at the Theatre Margate. On Wednesday the 16th of October, will be presented The wonder, a woman keeps a secret ... : to which will be added (with additions) a pantomime entertainment, call'd, The statue; or, Harlequin amongst the tombs ...

5.
By their Majesty's servants, at the theatre in Canterbury, this present Friday Feb. 25, 1780, will

Published / Created:
[1780]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B K41
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Mr. Palmer's third night
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., From a bound collection of playbills: [A collection of playbills for theatres in Kent, 1771-1784?]. [England], [between 1771 and 1784?]., and Numbered in ms.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By their Majesty's servants, at the theatre in Canterbury, this present Friday Feb. 25, 1780, will be presented, a comedy, called The busy body ... : to which will be added a farce, (never acted here) called The lyar ...

6.
Mr. Swalwell's Benefit. Theatre-Royal York. On Saturday Evening, April 6th, 1805, their Majesties

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1805]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
The last night of performing till Easter Tuesday
Description:
Actors include Mr Hope, Mr Knight, Mr Melvin, Mr Williams, Mr Carelton, Mr Carr, Mr Bennett, Mr Wood, Miss Smith, Mrs Jarman, Miss Mills, Mrs Barnard, Mr Woodham, Mr Elliott, Mrs Wilkinson., Playbill for a performance in York Theratre Royal on Saturday Evening, April 6th, 1805., Wonder., Highland Reel., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
W. Blanchard, printer, York
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and York.
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Subject (Topic):
Playbills
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Swalwell's Benefit. Theatre-Royal York. On Saturday Evening, April 6th, 1805, their Majesties' Servants will perform a Comedy, called The Wonder: A Woman Keeps a Secret! ... End of the Play, A Song, By Mr. Woodham. A Hornpipe, By Master Elliott. An Epilogue, by Miss Elliott. After which, a Comic Opera, (in Three Acts) called, The Highland Reel ...

7.
On Friday evening, March 13, 1801, will be performed Mr. Richer's elegant and surprising

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1801]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
W. Blanchard, printer, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Arnold, Samuel, 1740-1802.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Friday evening, March 13, 1801, will be performed Mr. Richer's elegant and surprising exhibitions on the tight rope, consisting of a variety of feats and new performances ... : after which, their Majesties' servants will perform the favourite comedy of The wonder! A woman keeps a secret ... after which an entire new pantomimical drama, in three parts, call'd Obi; or, Three finger'd Jack ...

8.
On Saturday evening, April 5, 1800, will be presented a comedy, called, The busy body ... : after

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1800]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
The last night of performing till Easter Tuesday. Benefit of Mr. Melvin
Description:
A playbill., Caption title, and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
W. Blanchard, printer, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Cross, J. C. -1809. (James Cartwright),
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Saturday evening, April 5, 1800, will be presented a comedy, called, The busy body ... : after which, a musical piece, (in one act) called, The purse; or, The benevolent tar ... to which will be added, the pantomime sketch of Harlequin mariner; or, The clown turned foxhunter ...

9.
On Saturday evening, July 25, 1801, their Majesties servants will perform the favourite comedy

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1801]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
The last night till the races. Benefit of Mr. Bannister and positively the last time of his performing
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
W. Storry, printer, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723., Colman, George, 1762-1836., and Cross, J. C. -1809. (James Cartwright),
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Saturday evening, July 25, 1801, their Majesties servants will perform the favourite comedy, called A bold stroke for a wife ... : after which, a piece in one act, call'd Sylvester Daggerwood ... to which will be added, a musical farce, in one act, called The purse; or, The benevolent tar ...

10.
On Thursday evening, May 7, 1801, their Majesties servants will perform a comedy, called The busy

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1801]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By particular desire, benefit of Mr. Erskine. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
Printed by Wm. Storry, Petergate, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Cowley, Hannah, 1743-1809.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Thursday evening, May 7, 1801, their Majesties servants will perform a comedy, called The busy body ... : to which will be added, a farce, in two acts, called Who's the dupe? written by Mrs. Cowley ...

11.
On Thursday evening, May 7th, 1789, will be presented a comedy, call'd The busy body ... : end of

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1789]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Mr. King's second night. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
Theatre-Royal, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Garrick, David, 1717-1779.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Thursday evening, May 7th, 1789, will be presented a comedy, call'd The busy body ... : end of the play a new pastorial dance, called The rural lovers ... to which will be added a farce, call'd Bon ton; or, High life above stairs ... tickets to be had of Mr. Swalwell at the Theatre ...

12.
On Thursday next, March 17, 1808, will be performed the favourite comedy of The wonder! A woman

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1808]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath. For the benefot of Mr. Sedley
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815]. [Bath, England], [between 1783 and 1815]. Mounted on page 45.
Publisher:
Meyler, printer, Bath
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Colman, George, 1762-1836.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Thursday next, March 17, 1808, will be performed the favourite comedy of The wonder! A woman keeps a secret ... : after which, a new drama in one act, (written by the Hon. G. Lame) never performed here, called Whistle for it ... the whole to conclude with (not performed here these two years) Mr. Colman's celebrated afterpiece of Love laughs at locksmiths ...

13.
On Tuesday evening, April 22, 1800, will be presented the favourite comedy of The Wonder! A woman

Creator:
Theatre Royal (York, England)
Published / Created:
[1800]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Y82
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By desire of the most ancient and honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. Benefit of Mr. Dunn. Theatre-Royal, York
Description:
A playbill., Caption title., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from theatres in York, England]. [England], [1789-1805].
Publisher:
T. Wilson & R. Spence, printers, York
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Tuesday evening, April 22, 1800, will be presented the favourite comedy of The Wonder! A woman keeps a secret ... : after which, a comic opera, called The rival soldiers ... to which will be added, a new pantomime, called Hurley burley; or, Harlequin's frolics ...

14.
On Wednesday the second of November, will be presented A bold stroke for a wife ... : to which will

Published / Created:
[1776?]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B K41
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By a company of comedians. At the theatre in Canterbury
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., From a bound collection of playbills: [A collection of playbills for theatres in Kent, 1771-1784?]. [England], [between 1771 and 1784?]., and Numbered in ms.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and O'Hara, Kane, 1714?-1782.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Wednesday the second of November, will be presented A bold stroke for a wife ... : to which will be added the English burletta, of Midas ...

15.
On Wednesday, February 2, 1785, at the theatre will be presented a comedy, called, The busy body

Published / Created:
[1785]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B Ex38
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By desire of the Right Hon. Lord Vis. Courtenay
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from Exeter and Lyme Regis, 1784-1786.]. [England], [between 1784 and 1786]., and Numbered in ms.
Publisher:
Printed by R. Trewman, in Fore-Street
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Jackman, Isaac, active 1776-1795.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > On Wednesday, February 2, 1785, at the theatre will be presented a comedy, called, The busy body ... : to which will be added a farce, called, All the world's a stage ...

16.
Theatre Royal, Birmingham. Mr. Bartley most respectfully begs leave to inform the public, that he

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Birmingham, England)
Published / Created:
[1813]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B B619 1813
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
Playbill advertising a performance at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham which principally takes the form of an apology announcing that the lead of the evening's entertainment, Italian opera singer Angelica Catalani (1780-1849), is unable to attend due to ill health. The soprano's appearance had been much publicised by the local press, hence the need to justify her absence by publishing a communication by the attending doctor
Alternative Title:
Mr. Bartley most respectfully begs leave to inform the public ...
Description:
Caption title. and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Theatre Royal and [J]onathan Knott, printer, Birmingham
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Theatre Royal (Birmingham, England), Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849., Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723., and Birch, Samuel, 1757-1841.
Subject (Topic):
Theater and History
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Birmingham. Mr. Bartley most respectfully begs leave to inform the public, that he received on Wednesday morning an intimation from Mr. Elliston, that Madame Catalani laboured under an indisposition of so serious a nature, that it precluded her from performing here on Friday evening ... : This present Friday, October 29, 1813, will be presented the favourite comedy of A bold stroke for a wife ... to conclude with the favourite farce of The adopted child ...

17.
This present Monday being the 3d of March, 1760, will be presented, a comedy, called, The wonder a

Published / Created:
[1760]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B W65
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
By permission of the Right Hon. the Lord-Mayor. Not acted this season. For the benefit of Mr. Kennedy at the theatre in Smock-Alley
Description:
Caption title., Place of publication derived from theatre., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Collection of playbills assembled by Tate Wilkinson]. [England], [between 1748 and 1778]. Mounted on page 182.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Townley, James, 1714-1778.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Monday being the 3d of March, 1760, will be presented, a comedy, called, The wonder a woman keeps a secret ... : between the play and farce, Bucks, have at ye all, by Master Kennedy ... to which will be added, a farce, called, High-life below-stairs ...

18.
This present Saturday, December 9, 1809, will be presented, a favourite comedy called The busy body

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1809]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath. Last night be three of Mr. Bannister's engagement
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815]. [Bath, England], [between 1783 and 1815].
Publisher:
Keenes, Printers, Bath Journal Office, 7, Kingsmead-Street
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Saturday, December 9, 1809, will be presented, a favourite comedy called The busy body ... : to which will be added, (not acted these five years) a musical farce called Peeping Tom of Coventry ...

19.
This present Tuesday, April 18th, 1809, will be presented, the favorite comedy of The wonder, a

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1809]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath. The public are respectfully informed, that Mrs. Jordan, of the late Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane, is engaged to perform a few nights at this theatre
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815]. [Bath, England], [between 1783 and 1815].
Publisher:
Printed at Keenes Bath Journal Office, Kingsmead-Street
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723. and Hook, Theodore Edward, 1788-1841.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Tuesday, April 18th, 1809, will be presented, the favorite comedy of The wonder, a woman keeps a secret ... : to which will be added, the musical farce of Catch him who can ... no orders or free admissions during Mrs. Jordan's performance ...

20.
This present Tuesday, December 5, 1809, will be presented, (not acted these six years) a favourite

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1809]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath. The public are respectfully informed, that Mr. Bannister, late of the Theatre-Royal, Drury-Lane, is engaged to perform here positively for six nights only
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815]. [Bath, England], [between 1783 and 1815]. Mounted on page 63.
Publisher:
Printed at Keenes' Bath Journal Office, 7, Kingsmead-Street
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723., Storace, Stephen, 1762-1796., and Hoare, Prince, 1755-1834.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Tuesday, December 5, 1809, will be presented, (not acted these six years) a favourite comedy called A bold stroke for a wife ... : to which will be added, a musical farce called The prize; or, 2, 5, 3, 8 ...

21.
This present Tuesday, March 6, 1810, will be presented, the favourite comedy of The wonder, A woman

Creator:
Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
Published / Created:
[1810]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B B32
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Theatre-Royal, Bath. The public are respectfully informed, that Mr. Elliston, is engaged to perform four nights at this theatre
Description:
Caption title., A playbill., and From a bound collection of playbills: [Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815]. [Bath, England], [between 1783 and 1815]. Mounted on page 76.
Publisher:
Keenes, Printers, Bath Journal Office, 7, Kingsmead-Street
Subject (Name):
Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723., Storace, Stephen, 1762-1796., and Hoare, Prince, 1755-1834.
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > This present Tuesday, March 6, 1810, will be presented, the favourite comedy of The wonder, A woman keeps a secret ... : after which, a musical farce, in three acts, called The three and the deuce ...