NRS-908 | Plays submitted for approval prior to being performed [Colonial Secretary]

In accordance with an Act of the Governor in Council, 9 George IV no.14 entitled "An Act for regulating places of public exhibition and entertainment" (1 September 1828) copies of plays were submitted to the Colonial Secretary for approval prior to being performed. He retained these copies in his office for reference if necessary. Originally the plays were with the covering letters but they have been removed and placed at SZ numbers for greater security. See Colonial Secretary's correspondence guide for a list of the plays held.Registers of licences granted under this act can be found at NRS-1059 Registers of important documents, commissions, oaths and licenses [4/1710] (January 1829-September 1844) and [4/5784] (October 1844-April 1863). A microfilm copy of the latter volume is available at SR Reel 2231.