Prologue and epilogue, spoken at the opening of the Theatre in Drury-Lane 1747.

ID 23811
Title Prologue and epilogue, spoken at the opening of the Theatre in Drury-Lane 1747.
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Signed Author [Anonymous]
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Volumes 1
Pagination 12
Date of Publication 1747
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Imprint Printed by E. Cave at St John's Gate ; sold by M. Cooper in Pater-Noster-Row, and R. Dodsley Pall-Mall.
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Location of Printing London GB
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Notes ESTC Notes: The prologue is by Samuel Johnson, and the epilogue by David Garrick, to mark Garrick's opening season as manager.
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Johnson, Samuel, Garrick, David. Prologue and epilogue, spoken at the opening of the Theatre in Drury-Lane 1747.The Women's Print History Project, 2019, title ID 23811, https://womensprinthistoryproject.com/title/23811. Accessed 2025-10-21. 

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