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Author: Stoker, Bram (Abraham) >>
Address: [London]
Recipient: Booth, Edwin Thomas >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1881, May, 7 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary:
Published: Bloom, Arthur W. Edwin Booth, 2013, p. 338.
Notes:
Document Holder: HAM
Ref.No: 9027    
Author: Fitzgerald, Percy Hetherington >>
Address: 37, St.George's Road, Eccleston Square, SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1881] 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Irving's Iago is the finest thing he has done yet. Fitzgerald saw another production at the Gaiety on Thursday - it was on common lines. He praises Irving's speaking of 'O my lord, beware of jealousy'. Comments on reading the Second Folio and that there are no stage directions for Othello to seize Iago on 'Villain, be sure...'
Published: -
Notes: 'Othello'with Irving and Edwin Booth alternating Othello and Iago opened at the Lyceum on 2nd May 1881.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/24)
Ref.No: 1426    
Author: Pollock, Sir William Frederick >>
Address: 59, Montagu Square, W
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1881, May, 10 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: He praises Irving's Othello as one of his finest performances, giving details. He was also struck by his Iago the previous week - an original conception well carried out, and as Shakespearean as the usual more sturdy bluff presentation. He wishes Irving could play both parts each night. He prefers Irving's arrangement of the last scene with the bed at the back and the door at the side. The change of place reminds him of 'Box & Cox'. Irving should be proud of the casting and setting, previously unmatched. Lady Pollock will try to find a night for Irving to visit them.
Published: -
Notes: Irving and Edwin Booth alternated as Othello and Iago beginning on 2nd and 9th May.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/1/21)
Ref.No: 2552    
Author: Lacy, Walter >>
Address: Garrick Club
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: [London]
Date: 1881, May, 11 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: Has been ill since Saturday. On Dr Owen Rees' advice to avoid thickening of vocal chords cancelled RAM and private pupils but hopes to be better on Saturday and asks for box or 2 seats anywhere for Mr Harvey and himself to see 'Othello'. Hopes Irving is well in poor weather.
Published: -
Notes: Addressed "My dear Henry". Stoker's note at head: Not played on Saturday 12/5/81. 'The Cup' & 'The Belle's Stratagem' were played on Saturday 14th May.
Document Holder: LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker)
Ref.No: 7996    
Author: Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts >>
Address: Stratton St
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1881, May, 12 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Princess Mary will occupy her box that evening. Will Irving order the private entrance to be opened and someone to show the way. The accompanying papers were sent her by Earl Fortescue. She sends as received and asks for a reply or a letter direct to the Earl. She hopes Irving is happy in his great effort - a new Era in modern London. They are going to Brighton for the day. She hopes to see him soon on their return and talk of the past season and Irving's future plans. He has realised visions of beauty for thousands.
Published: -
Notes: The Lyceum private entrance in Burleigh Street.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8)
Ref.No: 884    
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