| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | West Pier Brighton P.O. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, London | ||
| Date: | 1889, Jan., 19 1.21 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | All well. Thinks Walter(s) & his wife will come to supper that night, and tell Toole Patti is coming - use big weeds(?) - lovely weather. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Not signed and the unintelligible last line suggests trouble with Irving's handwriting. Irving had been convalescing in Brighton from the sore throat which made him leave 'Macbeth' for some days. "Walter" might be Walter Pollock or less likely Walter Collinson. If Walters this may be Robert Walters of the Garrick Club. Patti decided not to come until Irving was better (see Letter 7055). | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/12/75) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7054 | ||
| Author: | Kingston, William Beatty | ||
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| Address: | Swiss Cottage P.O. | ||
| Recipient: | Hurst, Joseph | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Date: | 1889, Jan., 19 11.28 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Dispose of Madame Patti's box - waiting until Mr Irving is well. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In envelope stating "Patti supper postponed". See Letter 7054. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/12/75) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7055 | ||
| Author: | Mackenzie, Morell | ||
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| Address: | 2 Eaton Gardens, West Brighton (3 Eastern Terrace crossed through) | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | [London] | ||
| Date: | 1889, Jan., 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Irving, who has been suffering from a severe attack of congestion of the larynx is much better but they think he should have complete rest for a few days longer. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A draft medical certificate signed by Mackenzie and George Stoker. The text was printed on posters and inserted in programmes for 'Macbeth' where Irving was replaced by Herman Vezin until 26th January. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/56/65) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7130 | ||
| Author: | Harborne and Edgbaston Institute | ||
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| Address: | Hon. Sec.'s Offices, 16 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1889, March, 5 Tuesday | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | The Trustees, having read Irving's letter of 28th January and subsequent correspondence, desire to express sympathy at his recent indisposition and regret that he feels compelled to postpone his engagement on 16th April, which would have reduced the debt on the Institute Buildings. They hope he will soon be restored to health and assure him of a hearty welcome from a large circle of friends in Birmingham and Harborne. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | An illuminated address, signed illegibly by the Hon. Secretary. Vice President James Adie was in the chair. Irving had been ill in January during the run of 'Macbeth'. With note that Irving gave the address to Stoker, 8/3/89. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/57/22(i-ii)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7131 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Not known | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1896, Dec., 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | It may interest some of their readers to know the arrangements at the theatre in consequence of Irving's sprain. (Postscript:) Following Irving's sprain on Sunday 'Richard III' is postponed until notice is given of resumption. The Lyceum will be closed until Christmas Day, reopening on 26th with 2 performances of 'Cymbeline' continuing each night until 2nd January, with matinees. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A duplicated ms. press release not in Stoker's hand. 'Cymbeline' was not successful and after another closure, was eventually replaced with 'Olivia'. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/263) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7144 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
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| Address: | The Palace Hotel, Edinburgh (on envelope) | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Tyne Theatre, Newcastle-on-Tyne | ||
| Date: | [1897], [Nov.], [22] | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Playing exhausting season in country, with work such as 'Merchant of Venice' & 'Bells' & 'Waterloo' in one day has finally compelled him to take a few days rest through fatigue of voice. Now 'Madame Sans Gêne' will be played all week, Irving resuming work the following week, 29th November at Court Theatre, Liverpool. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | A draft press release, in stamped addressed envelope, with "Going on famously" written inside at the top. A note from Stoker lists editors, &c. to whom he sent the notice. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/268) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7155 | ||
| Author: | Grey, Albert Henry George | ||
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| Address: | Fogliano PO De Velletri | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre, Londres | ||
| Date: | 1899, May, 18 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Distressed report Sir Henry's illness. Trust nothing serious. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | "And BS." Irving's throat problems had recurred and Laurence Irving took his part in 'Robespierre' for a few days. Possibly the foreign reports were exaggerated. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/310) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7156 | ||
| Author: | Ayling, John | ||
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| Address: | Edinburgh | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Court Theatre, Liverpool | ||
| Date: | 1898, Nov., 2 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Did Stoker get his letter and two books at Aberdeen? | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | "Wired BS 2/11/98." During Irving's serious illness in Glasgow Stoker had to travel widely on company business. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/285) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7157 | ||
| Author: | Toole, John Laurence | ||
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| Address: | Maida Hill A [PO] | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Date: | 1899, May, 25 | ||
| Document Type: | Telegram | ||
| Content Summary: | Please send wire Maida Vale how chief gets on that night. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ticked. This is presumably the date of Irving's return to the part of Robespierre after some day's absence with throat trouble. It was also date of the Annual Dinner of the Royal General Theatrical Fund. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/311) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7158 | ||
| Author: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
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| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Lyceum Company | ||
| Address: | [Lyceum Theatre] | ||
| Date: | [1896], [Dec.], [21] | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Lyceum Special Notice. Management regrets to announce that owing to sprain Irving cannot play for a few days. Theatre closed that evening, the next day and Wednesday evening. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | In Stoker's hand but not signed. Irving had damaged his knee soon after the opening of 'Richard III'. | ||
| Document Holder: | SCL (Reference: RL2/7/265) | ||
| Ref.No: | 7161 | ||