| Author: |
Leighton, Sir Baldwyn
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1836-1897 M.P., writer, editor, member of Arundel Club |
| Address: |
2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
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(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1874], Oct., 22 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He was gratified by what he saw of the rehearsal that day and Tuesday. He has nothing to suggest. Irving's ideas are identical with his. Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are very intelligent. It must be a strain to oversee everything and act the part as well. Bateman will no doubt take a good deal off his shoulders after that week. He thinks the pillars about the middle of the stage are too close - a runic hall would be like a Roman basilica. If Irving needs to write he will be at Henham Hall, Wangford, Suffolk till the next Thursday. (Postscript:) He is disappointed not to be with Irving on 31st: they will be with him in spirit. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
Irving's first 'Hamlet' opened on 31st October 1874. Sir Baldwyn was a keen amateur actor and promoter of theatricals. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/15) |
| Ref.No: |
2889 |
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| Author: |
Lewis, Kate
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née Terry, Mrs Arthur,
1844-1924 actress, sister of Ellen Terry |
| Address: |
Moray Lodge, Campden Hill, Kensington |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, Oct., 26 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (3 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
She asks for 2 stalls for Saturday night. She would be so disappointed to miss the first night of 'Hamlet'. She has only just returned from Scotland. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
'Hamlet' opened on 31st October. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/28) |
| Ref.No: |
1899 |
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| Author: |
Byron, Henry James
>>
1834-1884 actor, playwright |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, Oct., 31 Saturday |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
A line wishing great success. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
On the first night of 'Hamlet'. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/19) |
| Ref.No: |
720 |
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| Author: |
Pollock, Juliet
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née Creed, Lady,
d.1899 wife of Sir William Frederick, m.1844 |
| Address: |
- |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
1874, Oct., 31 |
| Document Type: |
Letter (10+ p.) |
| Content Summary: |
'Hamlet' reviews are weak and ignorant. She sends a few words to please him. Writes of Irving's distinguished excellence and lists the scenes she especially admires. It is ridiculous of journalists to talk of Irving as a prosaic actor. She compares him to Fechter who was deficient in poetic imagination and gave fire but no poetry. Criticises Irving's occasional dis-jointing of words which is effective but not harmonious. She is worried about his voice. Bateman should alternate 'Hamlet' with a comedy such as 'The School for Scandal' as German & French theatres do and save the actor. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
'My dear Mr. Irving'. End page[s] missing. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/1/14) |
| Ref.No: |
2455 |
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| Author: |
Ballantine, William
>>
1812-1887 sergeant at law |
| Address: |
Union Club, The Temple |
| Recipient: |
Irving, Sir Henry
>>
(John Henry Brodribb), 1838-1905 |
| Address: |
- |
| Date: |
[1874?] Sunday night |
| Document Type: |
Letter (1 p.) |
| Content Summary: |
He asks for a box for Tuesday. |
| Published: |
- |
| Notes: |
This possibly relates to Letter 466. |
| Document Holder: |
THM (Reference: THM/37/7/13) |
| Ref.No: |
465 |
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