| Author: | Wyndham, Charles | ||
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| Address: | Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1895], [Feb.?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He had told Webster he would not stand in his way over the transfer in about 3 weeks, but he had thought Hare's play was coming out at Easter and that F[orbes] R[obertson] would play with Irving until 2 or 3 nights before the new production. Perhaps Irving can manage to give him the longest possible time - 3, 4 or 5 weeks. The part is peculiar and he has no time to interview every possible applicant - Haviland would not be suitable. They have both been badly affected by the weather. (Postscript:) He had given him [Webster] permission for rehearsals long before. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ben Webster who was appearing in 'The Case of Rebellious Susan' was due to take over Johnston Forbes Robertson's part of Lancelot in 'King Arthur' at the Lyceum when the latter left the company to appear in 'The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith' under John Hare's management. This opened on 13th March. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8384 | ||
| Author: | Silvain, Eugène Charles Joseph | ||
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| Address: | [London?] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1893?], [July?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for a courteous welcome to Irving's theatre where he spent a memorable evening. He admires Irving's acting and production for the masterpiece of the great tragedian. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In French. Silvain acted in London in June and early July 1893 and might have seen several plays by Shakespeare at the Lyceum at this time. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8387 | ||
| Author: | Wills, William Gorman | ||
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| Address: | Garrick Club | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1884], [July?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He fears Barrett's new play 'Brutus' by the late Lord Lytton will disadvantage 'Rienzi' as it must concern the Brutus who suddenly finds himself a hero. His old mother very much wants to read 'Olivia'. He asks for a copy there. Something Irving said made him think their agreement was for 3 years, but he finds it is 5. He would not be hard on resale transactions. He has sold English and colonial rights to Irving and would have liked to add America, but as Irving knew had long before sold those rights to an American actor for £500. Irving can trust him in sending a copy. As he was away he has not seen Irving's Malvolio. He was obliged for the stall and hopes to return soon and see it. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Twelfth Night' had opened at the Lyceum on 8th July 1884; Bulwer Lytton's 'Brutus' was staged on 26th February 1885, and 'Rienzi' was never produced. Irving guarded 'Olivia' jealously and eventually bought the American rights from Wills's brother. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8398 | ||
| Author: | Rignold, George Richard | ||
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| Address: | [Birmingham?] | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [Birmingham?] | ||
| Date: | 1878(?), Dec., 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | His little flutter is over and he asks for seats for himself and his wife one night that week. As early as possible as he wants to be in London in a day ot two. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 2 stalls here for 12th 11/12/78(?). The date may be 1879 when Irving did not leave London. Rignold whose name is only given as George, signs himself G.W. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5305 | ||
| Author: | Rignold, George Richard | ||
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| Address: | 21 Fitzroy Square | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1881, June, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He asks for seats for 'The Cup' for himself and his wife. As Irving wishes to let the Lyceum during his country tour he would like to discuss the matter. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 2 S[talls] Friday (to see also 'The Belle's Stratagem'). Sent that glad to see him 15/6/81. The idea of hiring was abandoned; see Letter 8404. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5307 | ||
| Author: | Rignold, George Richard | ||
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| Address: | Hazelwell, Streetly(?), near Birmingham | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1881, June, 27 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | As improvements are still under Irving's consideration he has decided to abandon the idea of renting the Lyceum that autumn as he must fix the dates or lose them. He hopes Irving may have him as tenant some future autumn. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | |||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8404 | ||
| Author: | Smith, Donald Alexander | ||
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| Address: | Office of the High Commissioner for Canada, 17 Victoria St, London, S.W. | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, London, W.C. | ||
| Date: | 1901, May, 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Introducing Miss Powell, the daughter of his friend Dr Powell of Victoria, She has brought a letter of introduction from another friend, Sir Henry Joly de Lotbinière, Lt Governor of British Columbia. She wants to go on the stage and has some qualifications and needs the best possible advice. He asks Irving to give her an interview. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Typewritten. Enclosing Letter 5280 from Miss Nonie Powell. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5341 | ||
| Author: | Ward, Mary Augusta | ||
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| Address: | Hotel Dufour, Breut, Clarens, Switzerland (25 Grosvenor Place (?) at head) | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1902?], May, 3 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (8 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Some years before Irving expressed an interest in the dramatisation of her novel 'Marcella'. Isaac Henderson had advised her to keep the production based on her novel 'Eleanor' to herself in 5 matinees. Addison Bright is her agent. [George] Alexander offered 3 days but withdrew after the success of 'Paolo and Francesca' and [William] Gillette was then at the Lyceum and Irving in America. Bright will send Irving the play and she sets out stringent demands for its production: Irving to produce and play Manisty, with Marion Terry as Eleanor and Miss [Elizabeth] Robins as Alice, Mrs Ward to approve the rest of the cast. She describes the "woman's play" which she wants him to read at once and give an immediate answer. She does not return until 14th May and the 2nd week in June is most convenient for the play. Irving in the cast would interest the public. (Postscript:) Money is no object regarding 'Eleanor'. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: Addison Bright told not 7/5/02(?). Irving did not return from America until April 1902 to begin his final season at the Lyceum. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5411 | ||
| Author: | Terriss, William | ||
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| Address: | St James's Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | [1880?], [July?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He asks for 2 stalls for the next Saturday morning. If available would like to come round between the acts and bid Irving "Salam(?). | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: No morning performance. Terriss joined the Lyceum Company for 'The Corsican Brothers' in September 1880. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8407 | ||
| Author: | Toole, John Laurence | ||
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| Address: | Folly Theatre, Charing Cross | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 18[80], [Sept.], 30 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Shall they send the Baroness's Box to Stratton Street or to Holly Lodge? He expects she will want a double box like the last time. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Addressed "Dear Harry". Ansd Stratton St 30/9/80; for Baroness Burdett-Coutts. | ||
| Document Holder: | LDS (Reference: BC MS 19c Stoker) | ||
| Ref.No: | 8412 | ||