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PJ.768.139
8 Dec 1768:32 (1357)
By authority. By the American Company, at the theatre in
Southwark, on Friday, the ninth instant, will be presented,
a comedy, call
The Busy Body,
To which will be added,
The Contrivances.
After which will be exhibited, upon the stage, an elegant
set of fireworks (by the two Italian brothers, who have
performed at the Theatre Royal at Madrid, before their
majesties . . . )
It having been hinted to Mr. Douglass, that an exhibition of
the kind (the first upon any stage in America) would be
acceptable to the public, he, with pleasure, embraced the
opportunity of manifesting his zeal & attention; by
presenting them with this additional entertainment, for
which, though the expence of the evening will be greatly
increased, he demands no more than the usual prices.--Boxes
seven shillings and sixpence; pitt five shillings; gallery
three shillings. On Monday King John.
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