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Ref No	DDP/JG/PB/77
Collection	David Drummond Pantomime Collection
Title	Mr Grimaldi's benefit and last appearance in public
Date	27 Jun 1828
Extent	1 item
Description	Playbill advertising a benefit on behalf of Mr Gimaldi at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Friday 27th June 1828. Includes the following performances: Jonathan in England (comic piece) ; Adopted Child (musical entertainment) ; A musical melange ; Battle of Waterloo (panoramic view) ; Harlequin Hoac (extravaganza). The evening concludes with fireworks, Mr Grimaldi's farewell address and a selection of sketches and songs from diverse pantomimes, of which Grimaldi himself performs: 'Interior of Barber's Shop' from The Magic Fire ; 'Hot Codlings' from Harlequin in his Element '.
Subject	Theatre
Related Person	Grimaldi, Joseph, Mr.., 1778-1837 (pantomime clown)
Related Organisation	Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Category	Playbills
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