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French Plays at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also a performance of ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Last Performance of the Covent-Garden Company before closure for re-decoration. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

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Programme of Mr. Terrence Ramsdale's burlesque extravaganza at Theatre Royal, Richmond. Written and invented by Terence Ramsdale, 4pp.

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Douglas or the Noble Shepherd, and Rosina or Harvest Home at Black Bull Inn Theatre, Bishop Auckland. Featuring Mr Bretton, Miss Tannett, and Mr Hallam. Play, ballet and musical numbers. Printed by Walker, Durham.

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The play, Man of the World at Royal Aquarium. Lists future arrangements including Zazel, Mr Phelps, Matthews' Minstrels and the Grand Chrysanthemum Show. Illustrated cover. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

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Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Also Comedietta of John Dobbs, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

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Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. ‘First Nights of Manfred!-Telbin’s scenery!! and of the appearance of Mr Phelps’, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

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Merchant Of Venice at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Also farce ’Turning the Tables’ and drama ‘The Note-Forger’. For the Benefit of Mr. Parker. Printed by W. Wright

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Musical Play at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new ballet ‘Aurora; or the flight of Zephyr’ and burletta of ‘Mr Tom Thumb the Great’.

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Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

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Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also dramatic sketch ‘Ozening; or Half an Hour in France and others.

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Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also historical pantomime entitled ‘Harlequin Guy Fawkes or the fifth of November’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

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The Caliph of Bagdat at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. 'To conclude with the admired Pantomime of May-Day or The Nuptials of Columbine'. Printed by Hughes, Smithfield.

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Illustration of 'Steinback Waterfall, Haunt of the Witch of the Alps’ - a Scene from 'Manfred' at Drury Lane Theatre. Illusion created by Pepper’s ghost Method. Dircks and Pepper had patented their invention on 5th Feb, 1863., 2pp.

Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...

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Grand Coronation scenes at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also musical farce ‘No Song, no Supper’.

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The Fall of Cardinal Wolsey at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Brien Boroihme! Or, the Maid of Erin’. Irish drama written by Sheridan Knowles. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

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Opera ‘The Slave’ at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Apollo’s Festival’ and others

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Isabella at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring tragedy ‘Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage’, song and music. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

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Historical Tragedy, 'Strafford' at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring Historical tragedy, ‘Strafford’, new farce ‘Modern Orpheus.’, and drama ‘Two Pages of Frederick the Great’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

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Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Piccadilly, Piccadilly Hall and Haymarket.