Pole writes to Reginal Pole about his play "The First Franciscans" and tells her about an agreement he has made with Percy Burton about how much she needs to pay to get the American acting rights of the play.
Poel writes in response to his correspondent's last letter and asks him not to use his name, Poel, on the professional stage as it can be of little use to him. He requests that the correspondent discuss any plans for opening a school in America...
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.
"The Discarded Lover" composed and sung by William Siddons on his benefit night at Brecon in 1771 to the tune of "Derry Town." It consists of 13 four-line verses. "The Discarded Lover" is bound to a baptismal extract dated 1818 May 2 and a letter...
J. P. Kemble writes Woodfall about the disapproving behavior of George Colman, the Younger, at Kemble's farce production. Kemble recounts his own favors to Colman and Colman's father, and his disappointment at Colman's unnecessary actions. The...
Kemble, Stephen, 1758-1822; Authorship; Drury Lane Theatre; Farce; Letters
S. Kemble writes James Thomson saying that Thomson's letter with his prologue has been received. Kemble comments on the prologue. Page 2 is a self-cover. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. A separate letter signed S. Kemble dated...
Artist Thomas Gainsborough writes a friendly letter to David Garrick on his activities and interactions with various persons. Letter contains what may be a wax seal. Image four scan has been rotated 90 degrees to the right.
Archer, writing from London (England,) replies to Martin-Harvey's request for an article on Martin-Harvey's production of "Oedipus." He suggests that he ask another critic more familiar with the production and offers some critiques of it.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Archer, William, 1856-1924; Garrick, David, 1717-1779; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Writing from Dublin, Lawrence discusses the early careers of 18th-century aristocratic actor David Garrick and actress Peg Woffington in response to "Mr. Lucas'....query" and mentions a newspaper article enclosed for Archer. The letter is typed.
William Poel writes from London to his nephew Reginald Pole, giving him the right of first refusal of the leading role of the "Francis play" when it is acted in America and the opportunity to buy cheaply the American acting rights of the play from...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society
Flier announcing two lectures by Poel at Cumnock Hall. The first is entitled "Hints on Costume" and the second, "Shakespeare's Verse and How to Read it."
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...
Play-bill for the one performance of "The First Franciscans" by Poel in celebration of the seventh Franciscan centenary. There is a description of the play, some quotes about St. Francis of Assisi, and information about where to purchase tickets.
Poel's written extracts of private letters received in praise of his play, "The First Franciscans," about the life of Sir Francis. There is also a review clipped from the Manchester Guardian. [These extracts may be the enclosures referred to in...
Playbill for Fratricide Punished or Hamlet Prince of Denmark, directed by William Poel and performed in August 1924 with Esme Percy as Hamlet. Fratricide Punished is explained as a Continental version of Hamlet contemporary to Shakespeare's tragedy...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Independent Theatre Society; Grein, J. T. (James Thomas), 1862-1935; New Shakspere Society (Great Britain); Webster, John, 1580?-1625? Duchess of Malfi
Playbill for Webster's tragedy "The Duchess of Malfi," directed by Grein and re-arranged for the modern stage by Poel. The playbill lists the acts, the actors, the various people working behind the scenes, and also includes a small description of...
