A NOTE ON THE CALENDAR
THE format in general follows that published in Parts 2 and. 3 oftltis
The theatrical season is the unit of organization, and entries are arrange
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chronologically with the major patent theatres leading the list each
Each seasoi'i is a selfcontained unit, prefaced with a list of tlie prinefeo
performers in each organized company: actors and actresses, followed b)
dancers, singers, and specialist musicians. The seasonal prefaces
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on leading trends in criticism, major topical events reflected on the stag ;
and make running comment upon the appearance of new plays and aft
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pieces. Full information is given for the first performance of a play
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familiar to readers of Parts 2 and 3 of the Work is followed, where
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to performances fully recorded on their first appearance. Occasionally
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cast changes have become numerous and complicated a fresh
started in mid-season, but each play can be traced back up the ladder to
original performance that season..
The regularized format, listing seriatim the mainpiece, afterp
of performance, and locations where tickets may be procured. For
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Sources for
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tiser, which was continued as the Public Advertiser from I December