| Author: | Jackson, Harry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Theatre Royal, Drury Lane | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1883], [April?], [26?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Encloses cheque for £10.10 which the day before he persuaded Mr G.H. Macdermott in Birmingham to donate to the A.B.F. He also spoke to Mr Smith, manager of the Theatre Royal there, who thought none of the company would subscribe as they thought there was no direct channel in the provinces to reach the fund. They had a subscription list sent in during the pantomime and Jackson would like to see Irving to support scheme to further object in the provinces. If Irving brought it up at a meeting it would have weight. Their own meetings are no use, as a few non-working committee members do not take broad view. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: Given to C[ruikshanks?] 27/4/83. The Actors' Benevolent Fund of which Charles Cruikshanks was Secretary, had been founded in 1882. Jackson here signs himself "Henry". | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5159 | ||
| Author: | Farren, Ellen “Nellie” | ||
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| Address: | Gaiety Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1887?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Will he allow Mr Glenney to play for her benefit on 21st of the month. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ticked with Yes. Charles Glenney or Glenny was in the Lyceum company in 1882 and 1887. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7598 | ||
| Author: | Coquelin, Constant Benôit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Théatre de la Porte St Martin [Paris] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898?], [Jan.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He begs Irving to send someone to see 'Cyrano' which is a masterpiece he could adapt brilliantly. Sent in friendship with best wishes for '98. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. Rostand's 'Cyrano de Bergerac', starring Coquelin opened in Paris on 28th December 1897. Coquelin subsequently performed the role at the Lyceum, and although Irving bought the rights, he decided not to attempt the role. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7599 | ||
| Author: | Coquelin, Ernest Alexandre Honoré | ||
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| Address: | Walsingham House, Piccadilly | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1891?], [July?], 7 Mardi | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for invitation for the next day, Wednesday, but he cannot come to supper as he will be with an American woman friend who greatly admires Irving, and he believes women are not admitted to the royal suppers. They will meet the next day. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. Women often attended suppers at the Lyceum. The year is uncertain. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7601 | ||
| Author: | Febvre, Frédéric | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1879?], [June?], [23?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Unfortunately on Wednesday he plays 'The Barber of Seville' and sadly returns Irving's kind offer, asking for reservations for his next free day. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. These may be tickets for 'Hamlet', referred to in Letter 7602. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7603 | ||
| Author: | Febvre, Frédéric | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Comédie Française [London] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1879], [June], [27] Vendredi | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He could not see Irving as Hamlet but asks for 2 stalls to see 'Charles I' that night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. 2 st 27th sent 27/6/79 - the first night of 'Charles I. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7602 | ||
| Author: | Ivor, Frances | ||
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| Address: | 16 Primrose Mansion, Battersea | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1897?], [April?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Could she have 2 upper circle or dress circle seats for the next Friday, 30th, for her sister Mrs Sybil Baird, an actress. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | "Dear Sir Henry." Note: 2 Dress Circle Friday. Frances Ivor performed in London 1890-98, but Sybil Baird only in 1890-94. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7605 | ||
| Author: | Aidé, Hamilton (Charles Hamilton) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | - | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1884], July, 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Will he ask Mr Irving if he will visit the School of Dramatic Art either the next Thursday afternoon, or following Tuesday 29th. Irving had agreed the previous night. It would not be Speech Day - only a few interested actors invited to hear specimens of progress of a few most promising scholars. Will Irving, & Stoker, name the time (after 2.30). | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ticked. The School of Dramatic Art opened in October 1882 but did not survive beyond 1885. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7607 | ||
| Author: | Aidé, Hamilton (Charles Hamilton) | ||
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| Address: | Ascot Wood Cottage, Ascot, Berks. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1898], [July], [24?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Many years before he sent Irving the sketch of a melodrama he would have liked if not producing Shakespeare at the Lyceum. He wrote the play and put it away, not seeing a suitable actor for the chief character. As Irving now sometimes descends from Shakespeare he might like to see it. There is no part for Ellen Terry, the only individual woman being suited to Lady Bancroft, who liked it. He knows Irving is rehearsing - but let him know. He thinks 'Cyrano' unsuitable for England as it is too French and intellectual. He will be in London from 7th after which he hopes to see Irving. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Asked to send, BS 25/7/98. This might be the play 'Two Brothers' shown to Irving in 1889. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7610 | ||
| Author: | Alexander, George | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Briddenfield, Howwood, Renfrewshire, N.B. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1883, Aug., 24 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | A request before Irving leaves. He is with the Kendals until the next July, but he would be very pleased if Irving would have him in the autumn, on his return, Would Irving let Mr Loveday write as soon as anything is decided so far ahead? Good wishes for America. (Postscript:) They open in Manchester on Monday with Mapleson. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The note for reply at head says not making arrangements yet but will be pleased if able to employ Alexander. Alexander had been with the Lyceum company from December 1881 in 'Two Roses'. and rejoined on tour in 1884. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5086 | ||