Biographia dramatica, or, A companion to the playhouse
Subtitle: containing historical and critical memoirs, and original anecdotes, of British and Irish dramatic writers, from the commencement of our theatrical exhibitions; amongst whom are some of the most celebrated actors. Also an alphabetical account of their works, the dates when printed, and occasional observations on their merits. Together with an introductory view of the rise and progress of the British stage.
By: By David Erskine Baker, esq.
Contributors: Reed, Isaac, 1742-1807.
Edition: A new ed.: carefully cor.; greatly enl.; and continued from 1764 to 1782 [by] Isaac Reed] ...
Publisher: Printed for Rivingtons [etc.]
Published: 1782
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: English drama -- Bio-bibliography; Oratorio -- Bibliography; Latin drama, Medieval and modern -- Bibliography; Theater -- Great Britain -- Bibliography
Genres: Bio-bibliography.; Bibliography.
Other titles: Companion to the playhouse.
Notes: Caption title: The companion to the play-house.

First edition published anonymously, 1764, under the title "The companion to the playhouse."