A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800, Volumes 1-2SIU Press, 1973 - London (England) |
Contents
Goodmans Fields Theatre c 1730s | 465 |
Bagnigge Wells 1788 | 471 |
Arena of Astleys Amphitheatre c 1780? | 477 |
Pantheon Theatre 1795 | 483 |
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