Word: woffington
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...rarest of all is "The Prologue and Epilogue spoken at the opening of the Theatre in Drury Lane in 1747." The theatre opened with The Merchant of Venice. The Prologue which was written by Garrick, was spoken by Mrs. Woffington...
...Johnson's curious ménage at Gough Street?a party at the Thrales'?Mrs. Thrale's decision to marry Piozzi?Dr. Johnson's death?so run the four acts and among the actors are all the Johnsonian company, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Fanny Burney, Burke, Goldsmith, Boswell, Peg Woffington, down to Mr. Levett and even Bet Flint. An experiment comprising much diverting and edifying matter worthy the studious attention of all Johnsonians...