The Majesties Theatre Royal Drury Lane Private Audience Sale
An 18th century public advertisement describes a private audience of buildings and a benefit entertainment at His Majesty's Theatre Drury Lane on the 9th day of March. It lists a long bill of performers including Ben Johnson pieces, Cibber, Mrs Porter and others, with printed tickets not required for some goods. The notice promises a grotesque entertainment and a sale of various goods and furniture, with prices and a long catalog of items.