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The Principals Written by JulieW (2/27/2007 5:11 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Thank you! partly acclimatised & a question!, penned by Denise S

were the theatre owners. Usually they combined ownership and mangement. They held the Letters Patent which allowed them to operate the theatre legallly.

There is a lot more information on this "monopoly" in the theatre topic, Diane:-)

The Manager/owner of Covent Garden at the time Sheriden was writing The Rivals was Thomas Harris. He was sole properitor from 1749-1803, when he then continued in partnership with the actor John Kemble,until his death in 1817.

And of course, Sheriden himself became the owner /manager of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. More on that later;-)

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The "old" Special Topic on the Theatre JulieW (2/26/2007 8:50 a.m.)

Thank you! partly acclimatised & a question! Denise S (2/26/2007 4:14 p.m.)
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