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...
Gore, Mrs. (Catherine Grace Frances), 1799-1861; Bartley, Sarah, 1783-1850; Letters; Westminster, Robert Grosvenor, Marquis of, 1767-1845; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Noah, M. M. (Mordecai Manuel), 1785-1851
Fanny Morres Gore and her daughter Catherine write from London to Bartley in America, inquiring after her new situation and her family and commenting on the doings of mutual acquaintances. She mentions how they will soon be obliged to move due to...
Contract between Wynn Miller, Edwin Booth's manager, and R. Pateman, hiring Pateman and his wife for Edwin Booth's 1882 tour of Great Britain. The contract enumerates Mr. and Mrs. Pateman's obligations to act in the season's shows and provide...
Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Letters; Lyceum Theatre (New York, N.Y.)
Edwin Booth writes of his visit to the invalid Sallie and his recent successful theatrical engagement at the Walnut. He hopes to act at the Lyceum Theatre in New York soon with Henry Irving. Written from Baltimore on Mount Vernon Hotel stationery.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Tickets; Performances; Scheduling; Letters
Charles Kean writes Mr. Kenney saying he is enclosing a ticket for him. He lists the fall schedule of plays and writes about his feelings in regards to the private theatricals produced for the queen. The letter is unsigned. The letter contains...
Poel critiques John Barrymore's performance as Hamlet for his nephew Reginald Pole, who had acted alongside Barrymore in Hamlet. He praises how "he talked his part" but criticizes his lack of emotion and overuse of ""the Macready pause."" A...
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...
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.
Barry writes to Sowdon apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
Barry writes to Sowdon in Dublin to inform him that he cannot accept his offer to leave London for the Ireland theatre, as Sowdon cannot equal his current income. He writes to clear up any misunderstanding on his or Mr. Victor's part about the...
Barry writes to Sowdon in London of his satisfaction that Spranger Barry will at last come to the Irish theatre, in light of the previous misunderstandings on that point.
Barry, Spranger, 1719-1777; Letters; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Barry writes from London to express his confidence and personal support for Sowdon's plan for a Dublin theatre to rival Sheridan's. He suggests raising funds through subscription and mentions several actresses who may be interested in joining the...
Writing on St. James Hotel stationery, Booth apologizes for his late reply and thanks Boughton for her praise of his work at the Princess's Theatre. He regrets that he is too busy with his engagement at the Lyceum to see her husband, George...
Anna Jameson writes from Brighton to Miss Cecilia Siddons, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Siddons that she hoped to write a biography on Mrs. Siddons but is delayed because of the poet Thomas Campbell. Page 4 is also a self-cover with a seal.
Charles Kemble writes James Thomson referring to the yearly limit on theatre pass tickets and reminds him to submit his "musical Drama." A portion of the letter is missing.
Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854; Cooke, T. P. (Thomas Potter), 1786-1864; Theater; Letters
Charles Kemble writes T. P. Cooke accepting Cooke's offer to play in the "Pilot." Page 4 is a self-cover. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The note written in pencil on the self-cover may have been written by Cooke. A portion...
Cooke, T. P. (Thomas Potter), 1786-1864; Rent; Theaters; Letters; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Postmarks
E. Kemble writes T. P. Cooke asking for his recommendation of a tenant for the circuit. In the post script, Kemble asks about her brother, Charles. The letter contains notations by a second hand. The page 4 scan was rotated 90 degrees...
