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Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand
Recipient: Rumball, Elizabeth "Boo" >>
Address: 33, Longridge Road, Earl's Court Road
Date: 1882, March, 6 
Document Type: Letter (1 p.)
Content Summary: 'Dear Boo, I have sent two stalls for you to Longridge Road some days ago. Affectionately yours, Hy Irving'
Published:
Notes: With hand delivered envelope. Probably for the opening night of 'Romeo and Juliet' on 8th March. Mrs Rumball was Ellen Terry's devoted companion.
Document Holder: BL (Reference: Polling Collection 7002)
Ref.No: 3057    
Author: Martin, Helena (Helena Faucit) >>
Address: 31, Onslow Square SW
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: [1882], March, 6 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Thanks for allowing the Martins to use Irving's private entrance to the Lyceum the previous Thursday. Sir Theodore's bronchitis has been very serious and they are being hurried to the South as soon as possible. When they return they would like to see 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Published: -
Notes: The Lyceum private entrance in Burleigh Street.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/30)
Ref.No: 2271    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Recipient: Terry, Dame Ellen Alice >>
Address: -
Date: [1882], [March], [7?] 
Document Type: Letter
Content Summary: "Beautiful as Portia was, Juliet leaves her far, far behind. Never anybody acted more exquisitely the part of the performance I saw from the front." He quotes several of Juliet's lines, says Ellen's mother looked radiant last night, so proud. Play should be a mighty 'go' because the beauty is bewildering. They must do everything in their power to make their acting easy and comfortable. P.S. Irving has determined not to see a paper for a week as he knows the critics will cut him up and he doesn't like it!
Published: L.Irving, p390; E.Terry, The Story of my Life, [1908], p.215
Notes: 'Romeo and Juliet' opened on 8th March 1882. This was written after the dress rehearsal.
Document Holder: Pd
Ref.No: 4621    
Author: Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton >>
Address: Palace Gate House, Palace Gate, Kensington
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1882, March, 7 Tuesday
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: The Prince of Wales has asked Lytton to accompany him to the first performance of 'Romeo and Juliet' which he eagerly anticipates. Lady Lytton and his elder daughter Lady Betty are anxious to go and he wonders whether Irving can provide 2 seats in any part of the house, or if not 3 places for the following evening, Thursday. Lady Lytton leaves town on Friday. With apology.
Published: -
Notes: Courtesy of http://www.knebworthhouse.com
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29)
Ref.No: 2174    
Author: Merivale, Herman Charles >>
Address: Hazard Side, Eastbourne
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1882, March, 7 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He is hard at work on 'Edgar & Lucy' [Ravenswood], which he thinks will be striking and effective. Illness and trouble have delayed it, and it is not easy to write it for a man who will not write, nor see him in town. He will work on the play only now, and telegraph when it is ready. He wishes success for 'Romeo & Juliet'. (Postscript:) He has made a hit with a novel and probably will write no more plays, but he has unexpectedly another piece which would just suit Ellen Terry. When Irving does see him he will show it.
Published: -
Notes:
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/31)
Ref.No: 2398    
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