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Author: Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts >>
Address: S-- St [Stratton Street]
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Nov., 8 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: Prince Leopold was there that day and greatly desired to see Corsican Brothers so she offered her box for his only night - Friday, but she had given it away, though still gave it to HRH thinking Irving would give her one in addition. The Prince said both his brothers (P of W[ales] and D[uke] of C[onnaught]) had not yet met Irving and would like to so much that she has arranged to see about a supper or luncheon on his return. He also asked whether Irving wished to come to speak during or after the performance.... She thought much of the last night in Galatia, and how well Irving realised his artistic material. She refers to the old Greek drama.
Published: C.B. Patterson, Angela Burdett Coutts, p.199-200.
Notes: 'Galatia' is a reference to Tennyson's 'The Cup' which was to open at the Lyceum on 3rd January 1881. It seems as though Irving gave a reading for the Baroness on the Sunday evening and possibly even showed her the designs.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8)
Ref.No: 872    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand
Recipient: Escott, Thomas Hay Sweet >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Nov., 15 
Document Type: Letter (2 p.)
Content Summary: He is glad Escott is coming to their "get up". Come and see him after the second act. He hopes they will soon meet again - at a board meeting.
Published: -
Notes: This s probably 'The Corsican Brothers'. A "board meeting" may refer to a meal.
Document Holder: BL (Reference: Add.MS.58782.f.9.)
Ref.No: 6129    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Tennyson, Hallam >>
Address: Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight
Date: 1880, Dec., 10 
Document Type: Letter (11 p.)
Content Summary: Long, detailed letter about changes to Tennyson's 'The Cup'. Irving believes 'the Cup' is the best title. Discusses other alternatives e.g. 'Synorix & Camma' but 'The Cup' looks well printed and it does not matter that the Cup reveals too much of the plot. Everybody knows the end of a Shakespeare play and the plot will be known after the first night. What do Hallam and his father think? Principally he wants Alfred Tennyson to write a few lines to open Act 1 Sc. 3; something Synorix should say about his escape of the night before and whether she will come to him and a revelation of his real character. Irving is sure a few lines would intensify and lead up to evening scene. A few words after Camma takes the Cup into the Temple - words about her beauty and his irresistible desire to possess her... Besides they need a few for Publius and the soldiers at start of scene so deprive him of words after Camma's exit. This suggestion need not interfere with the poem and need not necessarily be printed. He thinks his suggestions will lead to success; he intends producing the play on Monday, 3rd January - a Monday to keep out "the cacklers". Saturday is usual but then you let in all the Sunday small-fry - a ragged lot. Besides he must have the public in the seats not the usual first night crowd who come to see a play damned. Public are booking for 3rd January not knowing the banquet they will feast on. Few complimentary seats, therefore. Will spread the gentlemen over three nights rather than one. Tennyson will hardly believe demand for first nights from all over the world. "Phew! The smell of 'em' ". Postcript suggests another line for p.34: "Camma you will not wed this Synorix?"
Published:
Notes: Postmarked envelope included with Aldworth nr Haslemere, Surrey crossed out. By courtesy of the Tennyson Research Centre, Lincolnshire County Council.
Document Holder: TRC (Reference: 3796)
Ref.No: 5528    
Author: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W.
Recipient: Scott, Clement William >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Dec., 10 
Document Type: Letter (3 p.)
Content Summary: He cannot tell Scott the name of the play because, like the Spanish Fleet it is not in sight. He will not play it until after Christmas. The M.S. is very funny, but, sorry to say, not true. If Scott takes out "quite fresh" and "frequently true" he has a capital little paper. Will he put it in? The N[ew] Y[ork] Mirror was sent to him - but such stuff is amusing. Nobody in decent America knows of the thing. He would rather be blamed than praised by them.
Published: -
Notes: The as yet unnamed play is Tennyson's 'The Cup' produced on 3rd January, and sent to Scott to read on 31st December (Letter 4795). The reference to the Spanish Fleet is from Sheridan's 'The Critic'. The other articles are unidentified.
Document Holder: HUL
Ref.No: 4801    
Author: Burdett-Coutts, Angela Georgina Burdett Coutts >>
Address: St Leonards
Recipient: Irving, Sir Henry >>
Address: -
Date: 1880, Dec., 12 
Document Type: Letter (4 p.)
Content Summary: She was sorry not to see Irving as he seemed to have a cold and they wish to see him there. It is now beautiful, and for Christmas she stays there until 27th and hopes he will come on Christmas Eve & Day & Sunday and stay as much of Monday as he can. She will repeat all past affectionate wishes, with the added pleasure of old friends, whom she lists. (Postscript) When is Tennyson finished?
Published: -
Notes: The postscript refers to the production of Tennyson's 'The Cup'.
Document Holder: THM (Reference: THM/37/7/8)
Ref.No: 874    
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