| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Hatton, Joseph Paul Christopher
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1841-1907 journalist, editor, novelist |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1896?], [Dec.?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
[Sims] Reeves has changed his ideas about Australia. Don't go down to Norwood. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
The tenor Sims Reeves, who lived in Norwood, talks of going to Australia in Letter 3766, dated 3rd November, 1896. |
| Document Holder: |
HRR |
| Ref.No: |
5855 |
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| Author: |
Churchill, Jennie (Jeanette)
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née Jerome, Lady Randolph,
1884-1921 hostess |
| Address: |
2, Connaught Place, W. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1896?], [Dec.?], 16 16th Wednesday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Could she change stalls and have Tuesday instead of Monday? Mrs Beringer is bringing out a play on Monday and she wishes to attend. Would Irving wire 'yea or nay'? |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Mrs Oscar Beringer, wife of Lady Randolph's music master. She directed among other plays 'The Holly Tree Inn' at Terry's Theatre opening on 28th December 1896. 'Richard III' opened at the Lyceum on 19th December. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/20) |
| Ref.No: |
396 |
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| Author: |
Toole, John Laurence
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1830-1906 actor |
| Address: |
Bury Mr J.L. Toole and his London Company on Tour. |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
[1896], [Dec.], [16] Wed[nesda]y |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He wishes he could be with Irving on Saturday and will be thinking of him and Richard. He finishes at J(?) or Rochdale so may see Irving the next week but is uncertain what to do. Their old friend Shaw is there and they always talk of Irving. He thinks of going to Brighton with Joe Hilton and expects Irving would be engaged the next Sunday. He sends love and best wishes. He would like to play Richmond with Irving - wouldn't they have a fight. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
"My Dear Harry." Written on the front of an envelope. And HI 17/12/96. Irving was to play Richard III on 19th December. At the end of the play Richard is killed in battle by Richmond. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
8417 |
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| Author: |
Webster, Benjamin
>>
1864-1947 actor, manager |
| Address: |
Lyceum [Theatre]
|
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[Lyceum Theatre] |
| Date: |
[1896], Dec., 16 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Has been unable to get a seat for his wife for the first night of 'Richard III' which she is anxious to see. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Ticked. Ben Webster played Lord Hastings. |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
8326 |
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| Author: |
Farr, Frederick Arthur
>>
physician |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
[1896], Dec., 20 |
| Document Type: |
Misc.Document (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Sir Henry Irving has sprained his knee and will be unable to fulfil his engagement for some days. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Signed by Farr and Thomas Smith. The accident happened after the first night on 19th December and the run of 'Richard III' was interrupted. |
| Document Holder: |
SCL (Reference: RL2/7/266) |
| Ref.No: |
7244 |
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