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...
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, writes Henry Siddons, son of Sarah Siddons, in response to Siddons answer to her 1815 February 6 letter, sending "Glees" she believes appropriate for her play, "The Beacon." Page 4 is a self-cover with a...
Charles Kemble writes Mr. Joseph Lunn refusing his request to produce his play. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The pages are torn. Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise.
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...
Actors; Cathcart, James Faucit, 1828-1902; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Princess's Theatre (London, England); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth; Watermarks;...
Kean writes a long letter to actor James F. Cathcart to address his actions during the theater company's on tour in Australia and the United States. Kean describes his past relationship with Cathcart and admonishes Cathcart for his behavior. The...
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence thanks Archer for the offer of a loan but explains that the grant he is now receiving from the Newspaper Press Fund will suffice. He discusses Archer's revisions to his manuscript concerning the Elizabethan playhouse...
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence tells Archer about a particular paragraph that is innacurate. Lawrence focuses on the paragraph concerning the Whitefriars and Beaumont & Fletcher's plays. He gives evidence of why the paragraph should be fix and shows...
