| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W. |
| Recipient: |
Terry, Dame Ellen Alice
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1847-1928 actress |
| Address: |
215 King's Road, Chelsea |
| Date: |
1903, May, 25 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Her star danced on Saturday. He knows and has been told what a marvellous performance she gave and how she electrified the house. Regrets that the press gave little notice; people saw great acting. The house will be full for many nights. God bless you. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
On the envelope Ellen Terry has written "H.I. =re 'Much Ado", 1st night at Imperial Theatre 1903.
Though Ellen Terry received much praise, the production by Craig did not draw the public and the theatre was closed on 1st June 1903. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/384/6/3) |
| Ref.No: |
8224 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton Street, W |
| Recipient: |
James, Eleanor Mary
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Mrs John, 1822-1910 friend, widow of a doctor, m.1849 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1903, May, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter |
| Content Summary: |
He is glad to hear such good news of Jane. He sends loose flowers as he knows she would like to put a few of them in Jane's room. Please tell him of any friends she would like to come to 'Dante'. He would be glad to welcome them. He is very glad these eight performances are over. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Typewritten transcript in THM/37/1/43. Jane Stevenson was Mrs James' long serving maid and probably companion. 'Dante' opened on 30th April. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/45) |
| Ref.No: |
1653 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
17 Stratton St |
| Recipient: |
Not known
>>
|
| Address: |
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| Date: |
1903, May, 29 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
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| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
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| Document Holder: |
YALE (Reference: OSB MSS FILE 7922) |
| Ref.No: |
9216 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Recipient: |
Brereton, Austin
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1862-1922 biographer, theatre historian, manager |
| Address: |
[13 York Chambers, Adelphi] |
| Date: |
[1903?], [June?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He is happy to have two homes: one here and one among Kinsmen across the Atlantic. He is glad to return to each. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
A rough pencil note signed with initials, for publicity, closely resembling that of 6th June 1903 and perhaps even sent with it. The Kinsmen were an Anglo-American Society and Irving was preparing for the forthcoming American tour. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(1)) |
| Ref.No: |
9281 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Limited (By Messenger) |
| Recipient: |
Brereton, Austin
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1862-1922 biographer, theatre historian, manager |
| Address: |
(13 York Chambers, Adelphi) |
| Date: |
[1903], [June], [6] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
"King & Queen present tonight - Is it worth sending across water?" |
| Published: |
Brereton, vol.II, p.309, text in facsimile. |
| Notes: |
Publicity for 'Dante' for the forthcoming tour to America. A rough pencil note, signed with initials with a related envelope with note in Brereton's hand. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(1)) |
| Ref.No: |
1431 |
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