Poel, William, 1852-1934; Independent Theatre Society; Grein, J. T. (James Thomas), 1862-1935; New Shakspere Society (Great Britain); Webster, John, 1580?-1625? Duchess of Malfi
Playbill for Webster's tragedy "The Duchess of Malfi," directed by Grein and re-arranged for the modern stage by Poel. The playbill lists the acts, the actors, the various people working behind the scenes, and also includes a small description of...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Two gentlemen of Verona
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the costumes, the music and the pronounciation.
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night," to be performed in St. George's hall. The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians, information about The Elizabethan stage Society, as well as some information about aspects of the...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Comedy of errors." The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the division of acts, costumes, and a note on the Queen's Prayer....
Theatre program of William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night," directed by William Poel and performed in the Middle Temple hall, where Twelfth Night was first performed in 1601. It contains the names of the cast, information about the play's costumes...
Bartley thanks Westmacott for his kindness in writing after "negligence" on his part and regrets that he cannot accept his invitation. He also mentions his efforts to find the manuscripts of the lectures Westmacott requested. The letter is pasted...
Booth writes from Piccadilly to thank Boughton for his praise in light of recent critical comments and to express chagrin at Boughton's dislike of his costume.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Theaters; Stage props; Rent; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent discussing rentals, stage needs, and the intention not to re-let the theatre. The unnamed correspondent may be Mr. Currie. Page 4 is a self-cover.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848; Invitation; Scheduling; Letters; Embossing (Printing)
Charles Kean writes Sir Thomas from Glasgow accepting an invitation to visit him. Sir Thomas probably refers to Sir Thomas Lauder. The letter contains an embossing and is torn. The letter is also discolored.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Theater; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes Mr. Donne discussing his admiration for Mrs. Siddons and John P. Kemble, his dislike for Macready, his belief in the value of the Royal Theatricals, his own role as a pioneer in the theatre, and his plans for the future. Mrs....
In a letter from Liverpool, Manifold confirms that Charles Kean will not be able to continue his theatre performances for an extended amount of time because of a heart illness. Letter contains a cut-off watermark. Watermark is printed as: "Joyn"...
Embossing (Printing); Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Lear; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616....
Kean writes to an unknown recipient to plan the dates for his performances at the letter recipient's theatre. Kean lists family members and two actors who will be in attendance. He ends with a list of suggested plays to be performed which include...
Diseases; Embossing (Printing); Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Letters; Performances; Retirement; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. King Henry VIII; Signatures (Writing); Watermarks
Ellen Kean writes to Fanny Rose about her personal life. She describes her illness and how it affected her stage work. She also gives a short account of her husband, Charles Kean, and a recent theatre performance. She contemplates retirement and...
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Theaters
Lawrence writes to Archer and gives him a summary of the details concerning various Elizabethan Theatres. Lawrence talks of the reasoning behind his corrections and omitions and gives examples.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924; Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence discusses the early careers of 18th-century aristocratic actor David Garrick and actress Peg Woffington in response to "Mr. Lucas'....query" and mentions a newspaper article enclosed for Archer. The letter is typed.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence tells Archer that he is under the impression that Archer already paid him his share for the work on the Oxford book. He talks about glancing over Mr. Simpsons work and finding it very informative. He also mentions that...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Green-Armytage, R. N. (Robert N.), d. 1966; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Stratford-on-Avon (England : District); Theaters England
Poel writes of his dream to build an Elizabethan playhouse in Stratford-on-Avon. He also mentions his upcoming lecture on the disappearing art of the actor. The envelope is addressed to Green-Armytage in Bath.
A collection of engravings and clippings of Charles Macklin in various acting roles. Page 2 contains two clippings that overlay an engraving. Page 3 contains a clipping that overlays a clipping with information about the performance of "The Man...
