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Benefit at Drury Lane Shakespeare Comedy and More
An 18th century theatre notice lists a benefit at Drury Lane featuring a modified Shakespeare play with Dryden, plus Masque of Act and Galatea at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden, for Mackenzie and Mrs. Eczird and Mrs. Spicer. Several entertainments including a farce and dance performances follow, with notices of lodging and goods for sale and a public sale of wells and properties in Westminster and surrounding areas.
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Leigh
His Majesty’s Company of
Drury-Lane
Shakespear
Bvillam Dhavenant
Aig Dryden
Spider
Louvre
Wall
Totter
Mr. Newhouse
Rofiers
Glover