The Stage: Both Before and Behind the Curtain: From "observations Taken on the Spot.", Volume 2R. Bentley, 1840 - Theater |
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... present occupiers of private boxes , in the full expectation that the tenants of them would be provided with the same class of entertainment , and the same degree of ta- lent , as far as possible , that had hitherto sustained the ...
... present occupiers of private boxes , in the full expectation that the tenants of them would be provided with the same class of entertainment , and the same degree of ta- lent , as far as possible , that had hitherto sustained the ...
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... present the first night ; but " should the play prove successful and continue to " be acted , I should be very glad to avail myself of your kindness , and to have a private box for " one night , as nearly on a level with the stage as ...
... present the first night ; but " should the play prove successful and continue to " be acted , I should be very glad to avail myself of your kindness , and to have a private box for " one night , as nearly on a level with the stage as ...
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... present know anything , and none care anything , about . It is not unnatural to sup- pose that a charitable feeling would be excited towards any favourite performer who , by sheer misfortune , not folly , had fallen into difficulties ...
... present know anything , and none care anything , about . It is not unnatural to sup- pose that a charitable feeling would be excited towards any favourite performer who , by sheer misfortune , not folly , had fallen into difficulties ...
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... present time . On the 25th of January , this year , 1836- ( nothing like being particular ) —Mr . Macready performed , for his own benefit at Bristol , in one act of Shakspeare's Second Part of Henry Fourth , and , after the ...
... present time . On the 25th of January , this year , 1836- ( nothing like being particular ) —Mr . Macready performed , for his own benefit at Bristol , in one act of Shakspeare's Second Part of Henry Fourth , and , after the ...
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... present state " of the stage ; for although I am aware how apt one is 66 to be deceived in the estimate of talent in the coun- try , he appeared to me to possess capability of a very " high order , and to have at least a chance of ...
... present state " of the stage ; for although I am aware how apt one is 66 to be deceived in the estimate of talent in the coun- try , he appeared to me to possess capability of a very " high order , and to have at least a chance of ...
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