Licensing Act 1737
The Licensing Act of 1737 is a defunct Act of Parliament in the Kingdom of Great Britain, and a pivotal moment in theatrical history. Its purpose was to control and censor what was being said about the British government through theatre. The act was modified by the Theatres Act 1843 and was finally named as the Theatres Act 1968. The Lord Chamberlain was the official censor and the office of Examiner of Plays was created under the Act. The Examiner assisted the Lord Chamberlain in the task of censoring all plays from 1737 to 1968. The Examiner read all plays which were to be publicly performed, produced a synopsis and recommended them for licence, consulting the Lord Chamberlain in cases of doubt.
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Licensing Act 1737
The Licensing Act of 1737 is a defunct Act of Parliament in the Kingdom of Great Britain, and a pivotal moment in theatrical history. Its purpose was to control and censor what was being said about the British government through theatre. The act was modified by the Theatres Act 1843 and was finally named as the Theatres Act 1968. The Lord Chamberlain was the official censor and the office of Examiner of Plays was created under the Act. The Examiner assisted the Lord Chamberlain in the task of censoring all plays from 1737 to 1968. The Examiner read all plays which were to be publicly performed, produced a synopsis and recommended them for licence, consulting the Lord Chamberlain in cases of doubt.
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The Licensing Act of 1737 is a ...... Chamberlain in cases of doubt.
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演劇検閲法（えんげきけんえつほう、英語:Licensing ...... 8年（Theatres Act 1968）に変更されている。
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Le Licensing Act de 1737 (Loi ...... Loi sur les Théâtres de 1968.
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The Licensing Act of 1737 is a ...... Chamberlain in cases of doubt.
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演劇検閲法（えんげきけんえつほう、英語:Licensing ...... 8年（Theatres Act 1968）に変更されている。
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Licensing Act (1737)
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Licensing Act 1737
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Licensing Act
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Theatrical Licensing Act
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演劇検閲法
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