Eighteenth Century Drama: Censorship, Society and the Stage
An archive of almost every play submitted for license in the United Kingdom between 1737 and 1824, as well as insights into theatrical culture, censorship and English society. Also includes playbills, diaries, correspondence, songs, posters, criticisms of plays, theatre records and two reference works essential for theatre history: The London Stage 1660-1800 and A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers & Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800.
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Alternate names
- 18th century drama
Content types
- Primary sources
Provider
- Adam Matthew Digital
Open access
- No
Subjects
- English - Drama, English - Restoration/Eighteenth Century Literature, History - Europe & the United Kingdom, History - Social & Cultural