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...
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.
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...
Playbill for Jonson's pastoral play, "The Sad shepherd," a tale of Robin Hood. The playbill contains a brief synopsis of the play, the names of the actors and characters, as well as a section written by Dowden.
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...
Sowdon writes to Coates in Dublin to make clear that he has resigned his share in the bond and lease for the "Music Hall" which he signed jointly with Spranger Barry. He asks Coates to apply to Barry to release him from the bond and lease...
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...
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Theaters; Stage props; Rent; Letters
J. P. Kemble writes an unnamed correspondent discussing rentals, stage needs, and the intention not to re-let the theatre. The unnamed correspondent may be Mr. Currie. Page 4 is a self-cover.
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...
Shakespearean actors and actresses; Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Letters
Irving writes from London, praising rural life and regretting he cannot spend vacation with Wilkins. He discusses Albion Chapel and long working hours. He signs as J.H. Brodribb [Irving's birth name is John Henry Brodribb]. There is cross-writing...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Loveday, H. J. (Henry J.); Terry, Marion, 1856-1930; Lyceum Theatre (London, England); Letters; Shakespearean actors and actresses
Irving gives directions for handbills for the Glasgow production of "Faust" and speculates about its success there. Written on stationery from the Grand Hotel De Longres Verone.
Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters
Lawrence turns down Starker's request to shorten his article for the "Dublin" and complains about one of his other article's treatment at the hands of Sidney Glover, the editor of "Apollo." He looks forward to leaving London for the less expensive...
