| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Tower Cottage, Winchelsea, Sussex (Lyceum Theatre paper) |
| Recipient: |
Loveday, Henry Joseph "Harry"
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1839-1910 stage manager at Lyceum, etc. |
| Address: |
Hotel de la Renaissance, 204 Avenue du Casino, Bosendael-des-Bois, Dunkerque, France |
| Date: |
1890, Aug., 11 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 + 2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Sends love to Harry & the others & hopes they are enjoying the sands. The enclosed will amuse him. He sends Craven's letter to show what was happening. "Making fresh arrangements" should waken them up. He would have got rid of the lot if they said impossible. It was too bad to spring this surprise after their promise to Loveday. He thinks things will now be all right.
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| Notes: |
With envelope postmarked 11 AU 90. Irving was staying with Ellen Terry. Craven's letter is not present, but the other enclosure (Letter 7458) contains the quoted phrase and clearly refers to failures of those carrying out backstage renovations at the Lyceum during Augustin Daly's tenure, before the opening of 'Ravenswood' on 20th September. Hawes Craven was the scene painter. |
| Document Holder: |
ECL (Reference: MS 431) |
| Ref.No: |
7457 |
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| Author: |
Austin, Alfred
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1835-1913 poet laureate |
| Address: |
Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1890, Aug., 25 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4+ p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He has read 'Ravenswood' and comments on Merivale's adaptation of Scott's 'The Bride of Lammermoor' which is improved by Irving's cuts. He has some doubts as to its success, which will only be guaranteed by the performances of Irving and Ellen Terry and careful production. He makes further detailed criticisms ... |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
The end of the letter and Austin's signature are missing. 'Ravenswood' opened on 20th September. |
| Document Holder: |
BL (Reference: Loan MS 125/34/2 (ETArchive ET-M8 M1-M17)) |
| Ref.No: |
7895 |
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| Author: |
Austin, Alfred
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1835-1913 poet laureate |
| Address: |
Swinford Old Manor, Ashford, Kent; Windsor superscribed |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1890, Sept., 4 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He will be discreet about Alexander who refers in 'The World' to his intended production of Austin's play. Will Irving reserve two stalls for him for 20th although Ellen Terry has offered seats in the big box. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
Opening of 'Ravenswood' on 20th September 1890. For Austin's play see 157. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/12) |
| Ref.No: |
158 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Healey
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| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1890, Sept., 13 |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
Denying rumours reflecting on Irving's work and knowledge of Shakespeare. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
Negative photocopy. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/2) |
| Ref.No: |
4688 |
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| Author: |
Bashford, John Laidley
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1852-1908 journalist, lecturer, writer |
| Address: |
Oxford & Cambridge Club, Pall Mall, S.W. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
1890, Sept., 20 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Herr Barnay had asked him to give greetings if he met Irving as he hopes to do the next week. Barnay fears Irving may not have received a valuable antique dagger he sent the previous winter or fears Irving took it as a "cutting" gift to sever their friendship, while Barnay feels as warmly as ever. A word from Irving would set his mind at rest. Where can Bashford find Irving to renew the acquaintance made in Berlin? Good wishes for that night. Bashford's colleague Beatty Kingston says he is going to the Lyceum that night. Could Bashford have 2 seats for next Wednesday night. He would not like to go back without seeing 'Ravenswood'. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
20th September was the first night of 'Ravenswood'. A draft letter by Irving on the blank fourth page of this letter seems to be addressed to Kingston (see Letter 6558) but may also have been sent to Bashford. In 1895 (Letter 3117) he refers to an earlier meeting in the Beefsteak Room. |
| Document Holder: |
SCL (Reference: RL2/6/322) |
| Ref.No: |
6557 |
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