| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 17 Stratton Street | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Laurence Sidney Brodribb | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1904, Nov., 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Misc.Document | ||
| Content Summary: | Assignment of all rights in Pinero's play 'Daisy's Escape' acquired on 25/11/1879 "in consideration of natural love and affection". | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Witnessed by Bram Stoker. Pinero's one act comedy was used as a curtain raiser, having been first performed at the Lyceum on 20th September 1879. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: RP 2007/579) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5896 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Casella, Alexander | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1894, Sept., 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Greatly indebted for the translation of Mons. Sardou's reassuring letter. Still more indebted for suggestion that Bonaparte might appear in first Act and prologue. It will increase interest in the play. Will he present the enclosed (unspecified) to Sardou? Love and greetings to all. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'Madame Sans-Gêne', not performed at the Lyceum until 1897. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: EJE/000482) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5903 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Noel, Roden Berkeley Wriothesley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1882, May | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Thanks for the play which he has not yet read. His arrangements are made far ahead, and he has so many plays, that he cannot consider it | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written by a secretary and signed by Irving. The play is probably 'The House of Ravensburg', 1877. | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 5923 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Royal Lyceum Theatre, Strand | ||
| Recipient: | Merivale, Herman Charles | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1882?], [July?], [20?] Thursday | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Sorry that he is unable to see Merivale the next day but he can see him on Tuesday or Thursday for half an hour if convenient. Merivale will understand that until they close he has not an unoccupied moment. Will Merivale send him the play (which he is glad is now a fact) or wait until the week after next. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Probably referring to 'Edgar and Lucy' which became 'Ravenswood'. | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 5645 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 17, Stratton Street, W. (Printed Lyceum Theatre crossed through) | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1902, May, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Has read 'Pickwick'(?) with the greatest interest; a difficult task Burnand has accomplished well. Since they talked it over Irving's interest has somewhat cooled but had he control of a theatre he would not hesitate to produce it, backed up by something else. Burnand mentioned a fixed time for production that would be impossible for him to give but he will take the play for £500 down and a nightly fee of £10 on production & if not produced within three years from date of agreement the play to revert to Burnand. If Burnand agrees to this they could sign and seal. Between themselves no production by Irving at the Lyceum at present is any great catch and as long as his agreement with 'that Limited Company' lasts it is probable he will fall back on revivals. Yours ever. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The play title is not clear, but a version of 'Pickwick' by Burnand had originally been produced in 1889. | ||
| Document Holder: | P | ||
| Ref.No: | 5939 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Montreal | ||
| Recipient: | Howells, William Dean | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1895, Sept., 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | He will read the play Howells has sent. He will be in Boston. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written by Bram Stoker and signed by Irving. Irving played in Boston from 30 September - 26 October 1895. By permission of the Houghton Library, Harvard University. | ||
| Document Holder: | HLH (Reference: bMS Am 1784 (246)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 5950 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Robbins, Alfred Farthing | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1880, Dec., 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Exceedingly sorry to find Robbins' letter has been so overlooked. Many thanks for the comedy. It is pleasing and deserving of attention. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Comedy title unspecified. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2007/0037) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6033 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 15A, Grafton Street, Bond Street, W | ||
| Recipient: | Casella, Maria | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1878?], March, 13 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Very, very disappointed he cannot be with her the next day, but if he may will come in after dinner. Very busy; gave 3 hours that morning to Mr Archer(?) and whole time after to Mr Wills who is very backward in his work on his new play. Imperative he is with Wills. Kindest remembrances to her dear sister. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Addressed to Madame Casella. Probably 1878 and 'Vanderdecken' - John Archer played Soreen, but it might also refer to a sitting for the painter James Archer. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: EJE/000465/501) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6042 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Baker, James | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, Feb., 6 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He regretfully returns the Russian play, which he cannot use. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Written by Louis Austin and signed by Irving. By courtesy of Bristol University Library. | ||
| Document Holder: | BRU (Reference: DM/384/2/13) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6038 | ||
| Author: | Longman, Thomas Norton | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 39 Paternoster Row, London, E.C. | ||
| Recipient: | Stoker, Bram (Abraham) | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, Jan., 15 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | Requesting another meeting on the matter they had talked over, and suggesting the next day at 2.30. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Note: Ack - BS 15/1/91. About the rights in 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'; see Letters 6048-52. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078) | ||
| Ref.No: | 6047 | ||