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...
Armin, Robert, fl. 1610; Arne, Thomas Augustine, 1710-1778; Auctions; Bear Garden (London, England); Behn, Aphra, 1640-1689. Oroonoko; Biography; British Museum; Burbage, Richard, 1567?-1619; Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757; Cibber, Susannah Maria Arne,...
Scrapbook section contains pages from an article which describes "the cassolette made from the wood of Shakespeare's Mulberry tree." Article describes the container and includes images of the box's decorative detail. Article also contains a...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society; Green-Armytage, R. N. (Robert N.), d. 1966; Invitation; Chapman, George, 1559?-1634. Conspiracie and tragedy of Charles, Duke of Byron, Marshall of France; Royalty Theatre (1840-1938)
Invitation for Green-Armytage to attend the dress rehearsal of the revival of George Chapman's "The Conspiracy & Tragedy of Lord Charles, Duke of Byron," at the Royalty Theatre in London on July 14, 1929.
Elizabethan Stage Society; Poel, William, 1852-1934; Green-Armytage, R. N. (Robert N.), d. 1966; Invitation; Chapman, George, 1559?-1634. Conspiracie and tragedy of Charles, Duke of Byron, Marshall of France
The Elizabethan Stage Circle informs those invited where to sit in the theatre and directs them to apply to the Secretary for additional tickets for either the private or public performance of Chapman's "Byron." [This leaflet is part of the...
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...
Exhibitions; Gout; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Letters; Signatures (Writing); Tickets
In a letter, Kean tells Mr. Russell that he has procured tickets for himself and his family. Kean goes on to relate his two month period of gout, and how the gout has affected his theater performance and daily activities. He ends with an invitation...
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Membership; Membership campaigns; Associations, institutions, etc.
Information and application form for the Sarah Siddons Fellowship that will be used to collect funds for special festivals, form a library and museum, and secure a headquarters for the movement.
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Hatton, Ann Julia, 1764-1838; Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893; Families; Letters; Letterheads
C. S. Donne writes Reverend A. P. Moor saying that he has enclosed a letter from J. P. K. to his sister, Mrs. Hatton. Donne says he will pack the other letters off to Fanny Kemble. The letter is written on stationery. The blank page 4 of this...
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.
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....
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Dickens, Charles, 1837-1896; Crystal Palace (London, England); National Gallery (Great Britain); British Museum; Letters
Writing from London Irving discusses Wilkins' town, Irving's decision not to join the London Wall church, the issue of Sunday openings of public buildings and Charles Dickens' new work "written in favor of the opening." Signed J.H. Brodribb...
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...
Banks and banking; Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Coutts & Co.; Dinners and dining; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Princess's Theatre (London, England); Retirement; Tickets
Pamphlet announces the preparation of a testimonial banquet for Charles Kean as he retires from management of the Princess Theatre. Pamphlet asks for donations to the event and gives the price for tickets to the event. Rest of pamphlet lists...
Thomas L. Ternan writes to J. Reeve on the topic of the recent publication of "Monody on the death of Edmund Kean." He asks Reeves to "dispose of them, amongst those members of 'The Adelphi' who 'mourn the dimming of our shining star.'" Thomas L....
