A New History of the English Stage, from the Restoration to the Liberty of the Theatres, in Connection with the Patent Houses ...Tinsley brothers, 1882 - 900 oldal |
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... SCENES . 1 vol . THE LIFE OF GARRICK . 2 vols . LIVES OF THE KEMBLES . 2 vols . PRINCIPLES OF COMEDY AND DRAMATIC EFFECT . ROMANCE OF THE ENGLISH STAGE . 2 vols . LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ALEXANDRE DUMAS . 2 vols . ENGLISH STAGE FROM THE ...
... SCENES . 1 vol . THE LIFE OF GARRICK . 2 vols . LIVES OF THE KEMBLES . 2 vols . PRINCIPLES OF COMEDY AND DRAMATIC EFFECT . ROMANCE OF THE ENGLISH STAGE . 2 vols . LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF ALEXANDRE DUMAS . 2 vols . ENGLISH STAGE FROM THE ...
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... SCENES BEHIND THE SCENES 182 FOOTE AND THE MIMICS • " DOUGLAS " CHAPTER IV . 204 CHAPTER V. 214 CHAPTER VI . THE LITTLE THEATRE IN THE HAYMARKET 228 GOLDSMITH CHAPTER VII . 248 CHAPTER VIII . COLMAN AND THE HAYMARKET 273 CHAPTER IX ...
... SCENES BEHIND THE SCENES 182 FOOTE AND THE MIMICS • " DOUGLAS " CHAPTER IV . 204 CHAPTER V. 214 CHAPTER VI . THE LITTLE THEATRE IN THE HAYMARKET 228 GOLDSMITH CHAPTER VII . 248 CHAPTER VIII . COLMAN AND THE HAYMARKET 273 CHAPTER IX ...
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... scene of such incidents as are described in a roystering ballad of the day , written by a player , and in which he pictures the jolly life of the player : Mr. John Leigh ( says Chetwood ) I think was born in Ireland . He commenced actor ...
... scene of such incidents as are described in a roystering ballad of the day , written by a player , and in which he pictures the jolly life of the player : Mr. John Leigh ( says Chetwood ) I think was born in Ireland . He commenced actor ...
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... scenes of confusion on the stage . In 1720 there is a notice to this effect : that owing to the rioting and disturbances by the audience , liberty of the scenes being abused , no one was to be admitted but by half - guinea tickets at ...
... scenes of confusion on the stage . In 1720 there is a notice to this effect : that owing to the rioting and disturbances by the audience , liberty of the scenes being abused , no one was to be admitted but by half - guinea tickets at ...
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... scenes at the close of a comedy ( " The Beggar's Opera " ) , and seeing one of his companions on the other side , he crossed over the stage among the performers , and was accordingly hissed by the audience . I was standing by Mr. Rich ...
... scenes at the close of a comedy ( " The Beggar's Opera " ) , and seeing one of his companions on the other side , he crossed over the stage among the performers , and was accordingly hissed by the audience . I was standing by Mr. Rich ...
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25. oldal - We were all, at the first night of it, in great uncertainty of the event ; till we were very much encouraged by overhearing the Duke of Argyle, who sat in the next box to us, say, ' It will do — it must do ! I see it in the eyes of them.
313. oldal - ... who has lengthened, and one who has gladdened life ; with Dr. James, whose skill in physic will be long remembered ; and with David Garrick, whom I hoped to have gratified with this character of our common friend. But what are the hopes of man ? I am disappointed by that stroke of death which has eclipsed the gaiety of nations, and impoverished the public stock of harmless pleasure.
284. oldal - JOHNSON. " Because, Sir, she is a favourite of the public ; and when the public cares the thousandth part for you that it does for her, I will go to your benefit too.
248. oldal - ... by the name aforesaid shall be able and capable in law to have, hold, receive, enjoy, possess and retain for...
163. oldal - Ah ! let not Censure term our fate our choice, The stage but echoes back the public voice ; The drama's laws, the drama's patrons give, For we that live to please, must please to live. Then prompt no more the follies you decry, As tyrants doom their tools of guilt to die ; 'Tis yours, this night, to bid the reign commence Of rescued Nature and reviving Sense ; To chase the charms of sound, the pomp of show, For useful mirth and salutary woe ; Bid scenic Virtue form the rising age, And Truth diffuse...
185. oldal - WITH that low cunning, which in fools supplies, And amply too, the place of being wise, Which Nature, kind, indulgent parent ! gave To qualify the blockhead for a knave...
125. oldal - The trial scene wound up the fulness of my reputation. Here I was well listened to, and here I made such a silent yet forcible impression on my audience, that I retired from this great attempt most perfectly satisfied. On my return to the green-room, after the play was over, it was crowded with nobility and critics, who all complimented me in the warmest and most unbounded manner ; and the situation I felt myself in, I must confess, was one of the most flattering and intoxicating of my whole life....
214. oldal - I have a perfect recollection of the strong sensation which Douglas excited among its inhabitants. The men talked of the rehearsals; the ladies repeated what they had heard of the story ; some had procured as a great favour, copies of the most striking passages, which they recited at the earnest request of the company. I was present at the representation ; the applause was enthusiastic ; but a better criterion of its merits was the tears of the audience, which the tender part of the drama drew forth...
257. oldal - I will endeavour to remove and not argue about them. To bring in any new judges either of its merits or faults I can never submit to. Upon a former occasion when my other play was before Mr. Garrick he offered to bring me before Mr. Whitehead's tribunal, but I refused the proposal with indignation : I hope I shall not experience as hard treatment from you as from him.
40. oldal - Saunders, her body was by her express request dressed ' in a very fine Brussels lace head-dress, a holland shift with a tucker and double ruffles of the same lace, and a pair of new kid gloves, and was then wrapped in a winding-sheet of fine linen.