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TIL in 1731, Prince Frederick, the heir to British throne, pseudonymously wrote a comedic play and had it staged at the Drury Lane Theatre. It was so bad, the theatre owner had soldiers stationed in the audience to maintain order and provided refunds at the end of the night.

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