Second night. Theatre Canongate, this evening, being 15th December 1756, a concert of music. After which will be presented (gratis) the new tragedy Douglas. Taken from an ancient Scots story, and writ by a gentleman of Scotland. The principal parts to be performed by Mr. Digges; Mr. Love. Mr. Heyman, Mr. Younger, Mrs. Hopkins, and Mrs. Ward. With new dresses and decorations. A prologue to be spoke by Mr. Digges, and an epilogue to be spoke by Mrs. Hopkins. Between the acts will be performed select pieces of old Scots musick.
Author/creator | Canongate Theatre (Edinburgh, Scotland) |
Format | Electronic and Book |
Publication Info | [Edinburgh] : [publisher not identified], [1756] |
Description | 1 sheet ; 1/2⁰. |
Supplemental Content | Full text online |
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General note | 'Douglas' is by John Home. |
General note | Reproduction of original from National Library of Scotland. |
References | English Short Title Catalog, T207635. |
Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. |
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