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Playbill advertising a performance of Laugh When You Can at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh
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Title: Laugh When You Can |
The Maid of the Oaks (subperformance) The Fairies' Dance, from Cherry and Fair Star (subperformance) The Actress of all Work (subperformance) beneficiary: Mr Jones performer: Miss Lacy author of 'Cherry and Fair Star': Countess Marie Catherine d'Aulnoy |
Location: Theatre Royal, Shakespere Square, Edinburgh |
date of performance: 15 May 1824 |
Notes: Mrs Stanley takes on the role of six characters in a performance called 'The Actress of all Work', and also speaks the epilogue. There are times when one suspects that some of the details on the playbills may be humorous rather than factual. |