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...
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...
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...
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.
Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855; Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Covent Garden Theatre; Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852; Letters
The composer, Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, writes Charles Kemble saying he is forwarding a package from John Howard Payne and asks for reimbursement. In the postscript, Bishop asks Kemble if he has written Payne regarding his melodrama and other...
Pencil drawing of Henry Irving as Cardinal Wolsey by Martin-Harvey, head and shoulders in profile; authenticated by Martin-Harvey on the reverse in pencil and signed by him. [from file label]
Letter from London to Sir John Martin-Harvey, regarding Irving's father's lack of bequest to Loveday and complimenting Martin-Harvey's performance in "Breed of Trechams." Written on black-bordered stationery [most likely in mourning for Irving's...
In a letter, Garrick writes to Sir Henry Bate Dudley about their recent visit, other engagements, and a negative news article about Garrick written by a Mr. Griffin. Garrick adds a postscript about a future meeting with the Duke of Northumberland...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir, 1855-1934; Irving, Laurence, 1871-1914; Letters; Shakespearean actors and actresses
Irving writes from London to thank Pinero for his condolences on the death of Henry Irving. [This letter is a possible response to original letter in Pinero box 15, folder 42.]
Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir, 1855-1934; Irving, Laurence, 1871-1914; Letters
Writing from London, Irving expresses gratitude for Pinero's praise. [This letter is a possible response to original letter in Pinero box 15, folder 43.]
Charles Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent asking for subscription to reopen Covent Garden Theatre. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The letter is inlaid.
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Gordon saying he is sending the ages of his children and refers to an interview at Leamington. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The pages are torn. The letter...
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Osbaldiston, D. W. (David Webster), 1794-1850; Acting; Benefit performances; Letters
Charles Kemble writes D. Osbaldiston saying he will take great pleasure in acting for a benefit. Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The pages are torn. The letter contains an embossing.
Charles Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent declining an offer for a Covent Garden check dated 1762 by saying he is not a "collector of curiosities." The pages are torn.
Charles Kemble writes James Palmer thanking him for a "pretty portable reading-desk" and for compliments on Kemble's readings of Shakespeare. The address attached to page 2 is not connected with the letter. The page 3 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
