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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Daily Telegraph >>
Address: -
Date: [1892?], Feb., 23 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: He questions the need to alter the present system of theatre licensing and, even if theatres and music halls are to be considered together for legal purposes, why should they be held to have a common aim and object. Whatever powers are given to the London County Council, theatres as the homes of Art should have a distinct position. He discusses the 1866 Parliamentary Commission and the differences in the provisions of refreshments. If music halls play pieces 40 minutes long the balance in provision will shift. He and certain other managers will however maintain their theatres to advance the art of acting.
Published: M. Beerbohm, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, p.68-69.
Notes: Tree's letter of 26th February on the same subject is also printed.
Document Holder: Pd
Ref.No: 2975    
Author: Hare, Sir John >>
Address: The Norfolk Hotel, Brighton
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, April, 18 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He asks for 3 stalls for Wednesday night. He is not acting that week, so it may be his only chance and he prefers stalls in order to see the stage effects properly. He will be in London the next day.
Published: -
Notes: Probably for 'King Henry VIII'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/26)
Ref.No: 1731    
Author: Ogilvie, Glencairn Stuart >>
Address: Old Stoke Rectory, Guildford
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, April, 24 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: As 'Hypatia' is postponed until the autumn he has worked on 'The Tarpeian Rock' and used suggestions of their mutual friend Joe Carr. When back from typist he will submit it to Irving. (Postscript:) He reopens letter as read in the last 'Referee' that Irving has a throat infection. He hopes rest and sea air will restore him.
Published: -
Notes: 'Hypatia' was finally staged at the Haymarket Theatre in January 1893.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 5258    
Author: Clarke, James Hamilton Siree >>
Address: 24 Paragon, Ramsgate
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: -
Date: [1892], [April], [29?] 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: As his other business is deferred he will not come to town just to sign an agreement. He will not claim more than the agreed sum. The music he wrote for Irving is the latter's exclusive property. He looks forward to a rehearsal of the new music for 'King Lear' the next week. Remind Loveday he would like the band called for himself at 10 or 10.30 and for Irving at 1pm - a short rest between. He would prefer to have the band on stage.
Published: -
Notes: With note: Cheque sent HI 30/5/92. With a receipt made out to Irving for the £30 on 2nd May, with a note on the verso asking Stoker to thank irving for his generosity.
Document Holder: BTC (Reference: 2006/0078)
Ref.No: 6043    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre
Recipient: Gladstone, William Ewart >>
Address: -
Date: 1892, April, 29 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Irving invites Gladstone to see 'Henry VIII'. His presence would please everyone at the Lyceum. Irving offers the same [stage] box and seat as before in the corner of the stage. He encloses their version of the text.
Published: -
Notes: The endorsement summarises the letter for Gladstone, with a note indicating May 3, which is the date of Gladstone's reply (Letter 2409). Gladstone had a chair in the wings because of his increasing deafness. The reference to the book of the text has an inserted note "(at no.1) which indicates it had gone to 1 Carlton Gardens.
Document Holder: BL (Reference: Add.MS.44512.f.240)
Ref.No: 7873    
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