The membership form, addressed to Poel, for The Elizabethan Stage Society explains why they were founded and what they are trying to accomplish (a return to play acting with the sole focus on Shakespeare's words, not the scenery.) The Society...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Menus; Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950; Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928; Headlam, Stewart D. (Stewart Duckworth), 1847-1924; Martin-Harvey, John, Sir, 1863-1944; Grein, J. T. (James Thomas), 1862-1935; Brabrook, Edward William, Sir,...
Menu and program of events for Dinner for William Poel on December 1 1912. Illustrated by Walter Crane, the menu includes the names of those giving toasts and those on the reception committee.
Playbill for Jonson's pastoral play, "The Sad shepherd," a tale of Robin Hood. The playbill contains a brief synopsis of the play, the names of the actors and characters, as well as a section written by Dowden.
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....
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...
Contract between Wynn Miller, Edwin Booth's manager, and R. Pateman, hiring Pateman and his wife for Edwin Booth's 1882 tour of Great Britain. The contract enumerates Mr. and Mrs. Pateman's obligations to act in the season's shows and provide...
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Players (Club); Booth, Junius Brutus, 1796-1852; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865; Winter, William, 1836-1917; Benedict, E. C. (Elias Cornelius), 1834-1920
Brief article published by Playbill, Incorporated containing a brief biography of the actor Edwin Booth and the history and customs of the Players Club at 16 Gramercy Place, which he founded. The publication also contains advertisements for...
John Aikin writes Charles Murray, commenting on the performance of Murray's daughter, Harriet Murray Siddons. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Jones asking him to reconsider his resignation from the part of Lamotte. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is stained. Mr. Jones may refer to Richard Jones.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Tickets; Letters
Charles Kemble writes American actor and playwright, John Howard Payne, saying that he is sending him an admission to a private box and says he is hoping to "look in upon him." Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90...
Charles Kemble writes Reverend William Harness saying he has read Mr. Sullivan's play and states his belief that it will not succeed. The letter contains notations by a second hand. A portion of the letter is missing.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Twiss, Horace, 1787-1849; Dinners and dining; Letters
Charles Kemble writes Annie, the wife of Horace Twiss, informing her that he will be unable to join Annie and Horace for dinner. The letter contains an embossing and notations by a second hand. The pages are torn.
G. C. Carr writes Thompson on behalf of Mr. Kemble in regards to Thompson's farce saying that even in its altered state, there is no chance of its success. Thompson probably refer to James Thompson and Mr. Kemble probably refers to Stephen...
Charles Macklin writes an unnamed correspondent regarding a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Smith. Macklin asks the correspondent for his opinion about particular parts of it. The second draft of the letter is brief and omits the quoted passages of...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Cole, John William, d. 1870; Health; Plays; Engraving; Portraits; Prints; Letters; Watermarks; Postmarks
C. Kean writes Cole saying that he is sorry to hear about his "attack" and hopes to call upon him. The letter contains an engraving. C. Kean refers to Charles Kean. Cole probably refers to John William Cole. The letter contains a postmark and...
