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    An historical view of the Irish stage from the earliest period down to the close of the season 1788. Interspersed with theatrical anecdotes, and an Occasional Review of the Irish Dramatic Authors and Actors. In two volumes. ... . By Robert Hitchcock, Prompter of the Theatre-Royal, Dublin.

    Hitchcock, Robert, d. 1809. | Date: M,DCC,LXXXVIII. [1788]-94
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    The case of the stage in Ireland containing the reasons for and against a bill for limiting the number of theatres in the city of Dublin; Wherein the Qualifications, Duty and Importance of a Manager Are carefully considered and explained, and the Conduct and Abilities of the present Manager of the Theatre in Smock-Alley Are particularly reviewed and examined. The Whole occasionally interspersed with critical Observations on Oratory; And a Summary of the principal Advantages that must necessarily accrue to this Kingdom from an Academy, Connected with the Theatre.

    | Date: [1758]
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    A full vindication of Thomas Sheridan, Esq Being an answer to a scurrilous pamphlet, intitled, The case of the stage.

    Shea, P. | Date: Printed in the Year M,DCC,LVIII. [1758]

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