Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The merchant of Venice," being performed at St. George's Hall, London. The playbill contains the names of the actors and characters, two reviews, as well as part of a paper on the play's dramatic treatment on...
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...
Arden of Feversham; Theater programs; Edward III (Drama); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society; St. George's Hall (London, England)
Program from the presentation of scenes from the two plays Arden of Feversham and Edward III, which are both sometimes attributed to William Shakespeare. The performance is directed by William Poel and produced by the Elizabethan Stage Society. The...
Gore, Mrs. (Catherine Grace Frances), 1799-1861; Bartley, Sarah, 1783-1850; Letters; Westminster, Robert Grosvenor, Marquis of, 1767-1845; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Noah, M. M. (Mordecai Manuel), 1785-1851
Fanny Morres Gore and her daughter Catherine write from London to Bartley in America, inquiring after her new situation and her family and commenting on the doings of mutual acquaintances. She mentions how they will soon be obliged to move due to...
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...
Sarah Siddons writes the Right Honourable William Windham inviting him to tea as she is "flying to rehearsal." Page 4 is a self-cover. The pages are torn.
L. Macdonald writes a poem from Edinburgh to Mrs. Sarah Siddons extolling her abilities, virtues, and charms. L. Macdonald may be Lawrence Macdonald, a Scottish sculptor. The letter is torn and held together by tape.
Sir Henry Holland writes Sarah Siddons accepting her invitation. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
Sarah Siddons writes an unidentified gentleman saying she regrets that her "young people" cannot accept the invitation by Miss Ogilvie but invites Duchess and party to her play. The unidentified gentleman could be the Duke of Leinster. The letter...
Lord Jeffrey Francis, literary critic and barrister, writes Sarah Siddons about his inability to call, and hopes she will see him in Scotland. A piece of paper is attached to page 4. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Mrs. Henry Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, writes her daughter a family letter mentioning a package from India, Willie's birthday, Arthur's trip to India, and other matters. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
Mary Somerville, scientist and writer, writes Cecilia Siddons Combe, that she regrets not being able to meet with Cecilia and her husband before she leaves for Edinburgh. The letter contains notations by a second hand.
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...
Kemble, Marie Thérèse, 1774-1838; Acting; Plays; Theatre Royal, Norwich; Letters
Marie Thérèse Kemble, wife of Charles Kemble, writes to John Smith of Norwich Theatre, discussing arrangements for her performances and housing. She submits a list of plays and farces for his choosing. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness asking him to direct his attention to the "game which is being played" against her and the manner in which her children are "being strained from the poor hold" she has upon them. She discusses the...
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Henry Furness accepting his proposed answer to Mr. Butler and apologizing for her informal note of the day before. The pages are torn. Page 2 is a self-cover with a partial seal. The page 2 scan was rotated...
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Furness asking him to give a copy of the enclosed note to Mr. Butler. Mr. Gerhard and Mr. Meredith advise this course. Page 2 is a self-cover. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
