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... performance . When the Surrey Theatre was rebuilt after the last fire , a splendid architectural ceiling was displayed on the first night , which had only the trifling defect that it prevented half the gallery from seeing the stage ...
... performance . When the Surrey Theatre was rebuilt after the last fire , a splendid architectural ceiling was displayed on the first night , which had only the trifling defect that it prevented half the gallery from seeing the stage ...
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... meet you at every turn ; the placards of the great brewers and dis- tillers stare you in the face on every wall ; while the programmes of the performance are carefully hidden until you produce a shil- ling . 6 Dealing in Theatricals .
... meet you at every turn ; the placards of the great brewers and dis- tillers stare you in the face on every wall ; while the programmes of the performance are carefully hidden until you produce a shil- ling . 6 Dealing in Theatricals .
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... performance lasted till a quarter to three on Sunday morning ; and up to this hour refreshments ( sorely needed ) were partaken of freely by the much- tried critics . While on this subject of refreshments , it will be well for the ...
... performance lasted till a quarter to three on Sunday morning ; and up to this hour refreshments ( sorely needed ) were partaken of freely by the much- tried critics . While on this subject of refreshments , it will be well for the ...
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... performance . The luxury behind the scenes is certainly not continued in the front of the house . Our seats were narrow and cramped , the floor was dirty and uncarpeted , and the dust in the spaces at the back of the seats staring us in ...
... performance . The luxury behind the scenes is certainly not continued in the front of the house . Our seats were narrow and cramped , the floor was dirty and uncarpeted , and the dust in the spaces at the back of the seats staring us in ...
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... performance at the Alhambra , and that Blondin received £ 100 for every one of his high - rope ascensions at the Crystal Palace . After making every allowance for the diminished purchasing power of money in the present day compared with ...
... performance at the Alhambra , and that Blondin received £ 100 for every one of his high - rope ascensions at the Crystal Palace . After making every allowance for the diminished purchasing power of money in the present day compared with ...
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