| Author: |
Clarke, James Hamilton Siree
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1840-1912 composer, conductor, musical director |
| Address: |
Comedy Theatre |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1887, June, 18 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
As he thought it was for a single matinee he only charged Mr Calmour two thirds of what Charles Hawtrey paid for the music to 'Harvest' for the music to 'The Amber Heart' although spending ten times more care and time on it. Since the great success of the play has made it Irving's property and a stock piece, he requests a small supplementary payment of perhaps £15. Calmour does not know of this. |
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| Notes: |
Irving bought Alfred Calmour's play for Ellen Terry. This letter reached her by mistake and Clarke was forced to send Irving a copy in 1888 (Letter 8928). The whole correspondence is Letters 8928-34. |
| Document Holder: |
BL (Reference: Loan MS 125/34/2 (ETArchive ET-M8)) |
| Ref.No: |
7891 |
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| Author: |
Kirkman & Son
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piano makers |
| Address: |
3, Soho Square, London, W. |
| Recipient: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
1887, Sept., 28 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Letter with stamped receipt for cheque for £50 for a spinet for Irving. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
'Faust' was still being performed, and 'The Amber Heart' the next production, but the purchase is not explained. |
| Document Holder: |
SCL (Reference: RL2/7/164) |
| Ref.No: |
7170 |
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| Author: |
Adams, William Davenport
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1852-1904 theatre critic, writer |
| Address: |
Office of 'The Globe', 367, Strand, W.C. |
| Recipient: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
Lyceum Theatre, Wellington St, W.C. |
| Date: |
[1888], [Feb.], [16] Thursday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He asks for a stall for 23rd for private professional purposes. He is interested in the success for 'The Amber Heart' as he had advised and encouraged the author over its creation and composition. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
The envelope is postmarked FE 16 88, so that the request must be for a ticket for a performance in Mary Anderson's season at the Lyceum. 'The Amber Heart' which had a single performance on 7th June 1887 was announced for the coming season in May 1888. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
7795 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. |
| Recipient: |
Scott, Clement William
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1841-1904 critic, journalist |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1888?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He was sorry not to have been with Scott the previous night but the night before was a little too casual(?) and he had to go home to bed. When can they have a chat about the "Fairy" story? Will Scott send him another proof of the enclosed or will he look after the corrections. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
If the Fairy story is a Lyceum production it is probably 'The Amber Heart' but it might equally be some rumour. Irving's article is not identified. |
| Document Holder: |
HUL |
| Ref.No: |
4901 |
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