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An evening at the theatre

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Going for a night out to the theatre in the 18th century was more like attending a football match today. Soundings contributor Colin looks back at what was involved – no frills and fairly raucous from an audience point of view.

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An evening at the theatre in Georgian times was a different experience to that of today
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  • Colin lives in Cambridge. He's a regular editor and contributor to a sound magazine produced for Camsight. He's also been actively involved in local theatre productions for more years than he cares to remember.

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