| Author: |
Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton
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1st Earl,
1831-1891 diplomat |
| Address: |
McKeller's Hotel, Davis St (Uxbridge House) |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, Feb., 8 Wednesday morning |
| Document Type: |
Letter (12 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He wishes to see Irving urgently with reference to 3 unpublished, unacted plays of his father's, one mentioned when they met at Lady Burdett Coutts. He wonders if an arrangement can be made for Irving's performance. His father was a mature dramatist and with care his plays could be more successful than Tennyson's. He is reluctant to put them in inferior hands but would be happy to let Irving see them confidentially. If he is interested he could have them on any terms he pleased. He would like to discuss this with Irving. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
Lytton seems to have forgotten that Irving had the plays in 1875, see Letters 2168-69.
Courtesy of http://www.knebworthhouse.com.
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29) |
| Ref.No: |
2171 |
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| Author: |
Lytton, Edward Robert Bulwer-Lytton
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1st Earl,
1831-1891 diplomat |
| Address: |
Knebworth Park, Stevenage |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, Feb., 12 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (26 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He sends Irving 'Brutus; or The Household Gods' and 'Oedipus', both unique copies; 'The Captives' will follow by post. He discusses the characterisation and costuming of the Brutus play at length - 3 acts rather than 5 but requiring scene changes, &c., and the casting of Sextus. Then he suggests staging for the Oedipus play (an ms. which Irving has agreed to have typeset - can Lytton correct the proofs). He offers them to Irving as the greatest living actor, thanking him for the offer of terms, as he attaches value to his father's work. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
He refers to a conversation held in Dover Street, and says that for the next 5 days he will be at Battle Abbey.
Courtesy of http://www.knebworthhouse.com.
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| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/29) |
| Ref.No: |
2172 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W |
| Recipient: |
Pollock, Juliet
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née Creed, Lady, d.1899 wife of Sir William Frederick, m.1844 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1882, Feb., 15 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (4 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
"These lips have pressed the Royal hand", and she shall have the Royal Box on Friday (that is No.7) unless she prefers one with a better view. He hopes to pay his respects in the Royal retiring room where he has ordered tea. He is very busy. The "tale of woe" [Romeo and Juliet] is shaping well and Juliet entirely natural. Would the last Sunday in March be convenient? He has been offered membership of the Athenaeum. They will say it is a compliment, as they did when they elected Hamilton Aidé! |
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| Notes: |
Addressed: My dear friend. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/5) |
| Ref.No: |
2533 |
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| Author: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb),
1838-1905 |
| Address: |
15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. |
| Recipient: |
Coleridge, Stephen William Buchanan
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1854-1936 lawyer, writer |
| Address: |
1, Sussex Square |
| Date: |
1882, Feb., 28 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (2 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Asks Coleridge for Ellen Terry's doctor's address. He is waiting to know from Coleridge if they can work in concert. He requests that Ellen Terry's lawyer draws up a form of guarantee embracing Dr Thompson's wishes. Irving's desire is to keep 'my lady' from any further anxiety or responsibility. |
| Published: |
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| Notes: |
Refers to the pending deed of separation between Ellen Terry and her second husband, Charles Wardell, aka Charles Kelly (actor). |
| Document Holder: |
GAR (Reference: Coleridge/HI letters Vol 1/34) |
| Ref.No: |
486 |
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| Author: |
Toole, John Laurence
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1830-1906 actor |
| Address: |
Toole's Theatre, King William St, Strand |
| Recipient: |
Stoker, Bram (Abraham)
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1847-1912 author, Acting Manager at the Lyceum |
| Address: |
[London] |
| Date: |
[1882?], [Feb.?] |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
Tell Irving he is not going to Lord Kipper as he was not invited. (Postscript:) He has not seen him, but wrote to him about the Committee Meeting and has not seen his reply. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Toole reopened the Folly Theatre as Toole's Theatre on 16th February 1882. This note might refer to the Committee headed by Lord Rowton for founding the School of Dramatic Art. Irving is referred to as "The Chief". |
| Document Holder: |
LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) |
| Ref.No: |
8414 |
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