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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Tintagel
Recipient: Loveday, Henry Joseph "Harry" >>
Address: -
Date: 1902, Aug., 16 
Document Type: Telegram
Content Summary: Has settled Drury Lane great move and telegraphed Davis Adelphi off.
Published: -
Notes: Typewritten copy. Irving had been negotiating with Thomas B. Davis the manager to take his company to the Adelphi Theatre.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/42)
Ref.No: 2504    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Tintagel
Recipient: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: c/o Henry Rivière, Mount Clairy, Turriff, Banff
Date: 1902, Aug., 16 
Document Type: Misc.Document
Content Summary: An envelope only, dated from postmark.
Published: -
Notes: And BS 18/8/02. This letter probably informed Stoker or discussed the arrangements with Arthur Collins for the Lyceum Company to go to Drury Lane.
Document Holder: SCL (Reference: RL2/8/480)
Ref.No: 8857    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Tintagel K[ing] Arthur's Castle Hotel
Recipient: Terry, Dame Ellen Alice >>
Address: -
Date: [1902], Aug., 18 
Document Type: Letter (6 p.)
Content Summary: He is disappointed in her letter as he thought she would think better of Drury Lane. The Shaftesbury and Adelphi would be below standard and are run by rank-rentors who would all want their pickings. The Adelphi will not be enhanced by a season of McKee Rankin and Miss Nance O'Neil and he hears the walls of the Shaftesbury are so thin that sounds in the street can be heard. Drury Lane is not as large as Boston or Chicago, and the stage which could be reduced to nearly the proportions of the Lyceum is ideal for 'Dante' or 'Much Ado' as they first did it. If building a theatre he would not make it as large as Drury Lane. The difficulty will be to fill the Lane, but not like the recent Lyceum which was more like a charnel house, and he believes the filth and neglect was premeditated. Drury Lane should suit Ellen Terry, always seen to advantage in a big house, and everything is in its favour. He has chosen Nathan for the costumes for 'Dante' as he has always been fair, and took trouble over the Christmas dresses. If they re-produce 'The Merchant' which they discussed, he thinks of Edie & P[ercy] A[nderson]. He agrees Laurence is not ideal for Bassanio and asks for a better suggestion. Of course she did not think he had received a Coronation invitation for her. His invitation was as President of the Actors' Association, and sent to the Office. He feels it was disgraceful she was not asked when Sarah [Bernhardt] was, and probably saw the crowning, which he is sure Willie Clarkson did. He only saw the procession as did Hubert Parry, who sat beside him, and who had written one of the anthems. The public would have been startled at who were in the best positions and he imagines the list was suppressed. Like her he has been worried by fruitless "Interviews". Musgrave, the Australian manager, once hinted about a solo visit there if one wanted to make money. He immediately left Britain and any progress would have to have come through his agents. They have yet to arrange where they rehearse when back in town and he will let her know. He'd rather not return to the Lyceum with unpleasant reminders of the last few years. God bless her. Has just seen a merry account of the previous night at Trees'.
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Notes: Signed HI. Irving attended the delayed Coronation on 9th August.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/384/6/4)
Ref.No: 8220    
Author: Manchester Arts Club >>
Address: Manchester
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Lyceum Theatre, London, W.C.
Date: 1902, Aug., 19 
Document Type: Misc.Document (1 p.)
Content Summary: One share, no. 1157, in the Manchester Arts Club Company Ltd.
Published: -
Notes: Issued by J.William Burnell Tracy, 104 Dickenson Road, Rusholme, Manchester
Document Holder: BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 5))
Ref.No: 8995    
Author: Collins, Arthur Pelham >>
Address: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Limited
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: King Arthur's Castle, Tintagel, Cornwall
Date: 1902, Aug., 20 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Encloses contract drawn up by company's solicitor. Clause 1: discusses the date of Easter, left blank for Irving to fill. Pantomime usually runs up to Passion week. Clause 7: relates to falling receipts but Irving can insert own figure rather than suggested £1,600. Clause 10: relates to Bedford box and vendor's retained seats. Solicitor requires legal form but letter will do. Irving's forthcoming season has excited interest. Would Irving sign and return form if possible before the shareholders meeting next Monday? Trusts Irving has had good rest.
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Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/44)
Ref.No: 546    
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