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...
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...
Barry writes impassionedly of his efforts to raise funds for the Crow Street Theatre in Dublin and encloses the 200 pounds he has raised so far. The second and third pages of the letter are blank.
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...
Harriet Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, writes her children saying that her son, Henry, will be in charge in the event of her death. The pages are torn.
Sarah Siddons writes from Westbourne Farm to her biographer and poet, Thomas Campbell, regretfully saying she will be unable to attend his lecture and says she is returning the admission. The envelope is torn and contains a seal.
Henry Young writes Mrs. Keane inquiring about the welfare of her husband, Charles, following a theatre fire. Mrs. Keane probably refers to Mary Kean. The letter contains notations by more than one hand. Page 4 is a self-cover with a seal. The...
