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VGW(HU.768.057
19 May 1768:31 (887)
By permission of the worshipful the mayor of Williamsburg
(for the benefit of Mr. Bromadge) at the old theatre near
the capitol, tomorrow evening, being the 20th instant, will
be presented a tragedy, called
The Gamester.
After the play a new dance called
The Cowkeepers, by Mess. Godwin, Walker, and Farrell.
To which will be added a farce, called
Polly Honeycomb.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Bromadge, at Mrs. Ratbell's store,
and at the door of the theatre. To begin at 7 o'clock.
Boxes 7s.6d. Pit 5s. Gallery 3s. 9d.
Vivant rex & regina.
For the benefit of Mr. Parker. On Wednesday the 25th
instant will be presented the historical tragedy of
Henry the Fourth.
With a new farce, never performed here, called
The Old Maid.
Tickets to be had at the post office, and of Mr. Parker, at
his lodgings near Mrs. Vobe's tavern.
For the benefit of Miss Yapp, Friday the 27th instant will
be presented a comedy, written by Shakespeare, called The
Merchant of Venice.
Shylock the Jew, by Mr. Verling.
Portia, by Mrs. Osborne.
To which will be added a comedy of two acts, never performed
here, called High Life Below Stairs.
With entertainments of dancing and singing, which will be
expressed in the bills of the day.
Tickets to be had at the post office, and of Miss Yapp, at
her lodgings near Mrs. Vobe's tavern.
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