| The Female Fortune Teller | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Charles Johnson |
| Date premiered | 7 January 1726 [1] |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
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