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Much Ado About Nothing

Playbill advertising a performance of Much Ado About Nothing at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh


Title:   Much Ado About Nothing


The Heart of Mid-Lothian; or, The Lily of St Leonards Subperformance
Beneficiary:   The Edinburgh Theatrical Fund

Location:   Theatre Royal, Shakespere Square, Edinburgh

Date of performance:   3 June 1820

Notes:   A benefit performance for the Edinburgh Theatrical Fund shows that by this period the Theatre Royal was well established and able to think about assisting less fortunate retired actors.


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