Poel, William, 1852-1934; Green-Armytage, R. N. (Robert N.), d. 1966; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Stratford-on-Avon (England : District); Theaters England
Poel writes of his dream to build an Elizabethan playhouse in Stratford-on-Avon. He also mentions his upcoming lecture on the disappearing art of the actor. The envelope is addressed to Green-Armytage in Bath.
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Nevill, Dorothy, Lady, 1826-1913; Letters; Envelopes (Stationery); Seals and labels (Philately); Shakespearean actors and actresses
Writing from London, Irving thanks Nevill for her congratulations. He invites her and the Duchess to the Lyceum to see "The Bells" and have supper together afterwards. The letter's third page is torn, and the envelope's reverse side has a wax seal.
Irving writes from Paris to thank Claritie for his recent article about Henry Irving and request two tickets to Comedie-Francaise for himself and an American friend.
Barry writes to Sowdon saying that he's settled everything with the managers of DruryLane and that Sowdon should come to town immediately. Barry asks Sowdon to prepare the part of the Bastard in King Lear and also mentions he should take the Bark.
Barry writes to Sowdon expressing his concern for Sowdon's health and then goes on to say how he's more inclinded to play at Covent Garden than at Drury Lane for reasons he will tell Sowdon in person.
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...
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...
