| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1887, June, 10 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He was delighted that Burnand would come to the "feast". Does he think Montagu Williams will come too? (Postscript) He is having 'St Tropez' put into book form. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Burnand and Williams were joint authors of 'The Isle of St Tropez'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(1)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1038 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1888, April, 14 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is thinking more about that night, but as Burnand seems anxious, will reveal his future plans to him alone. Nothing new that season, Autumn tour with 'Faust', Ellen Terry resting; December 'Macbeth' and then another large scale production. The Shakespeare play is a necessity and must be followed by something big. He would like to play 'St Tropez' when he sees an opportunity for success. His expenses would have to be reduced and the company reorganized, etc. If the wait is too long he proposes paying Burnand an agreed sum for the extra work he has done, having already received money, and to resign his claim, restoring it to Burnand to produce where he likes. This seems fair and square. | ||
| Published: | L. Irving, p.492. | ||
| Notes: | £150 had been paid to Burnand and Montagu Williams on 23rd March 1885 for revision of 'The Isle of St Tropez', first performed in 1860. "That night" might be a reference to the 100th performance of 'Faust' on 15th April. Typewritten transcript also at DUL Add. Ms. 832/13, and a misdated copy at BTC 2006/0078 (Box 2). | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/28) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1040 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1890?], [March?], [21?] | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4+ p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thoroughly appreciates Burnand's letter. He is distressed to have to put off immediate production of 'The Isle of St Tropez'. It would be impossible to run it through a long season, and unsatisfactory for Burnand to put in on for a few months. 'Olivia' and plays like that soon exhaust themselves in a large theatre, and although bigger productions are more expensive the longer run makes the profit. This restricts his choice of play and time of production. Short runs do not pay and he cannot bear a loss. He does not wish to dissolve the contract, but Burnand should dispose of the play to Tree if he can. It would be a good part for him and likely to have a long run. Considering the long time since they began this ... | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Headed: Private, and unfinished or with the last page lacking. Possibly the answer to Burnand's letter of 19th March 1890, Letter 995. The first letters about 'The Isle of St Tropez' by Burnand and Montagu Williams date from 1885. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/14/9/8(4)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1053 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 17, Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W. | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1902, May, 2 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | If 1st June would be convenient he would like to accept the Burnand's invitation. He would like to read 'The Casuist' quietly himself. He will do it quickly at dead of night with whisky and cold water. He told 'Margaret' what Burnand had said and she was grateful. The poor girl had an ordeal to go through. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | 'The Casuist' is untraced. 'Margaret' is Cissie (Cecilia) Loftus who played that part in 'Faust' during the season from 26th April. | ||
| Document Holder: | DUL (Reference: Add. Ms. 832/26) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1085 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 17 Stratton Street, Piccadilly, W | ||
| Recipient: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | [1902], April, 7 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (3 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He was glad to get Burnand's letter and find all well. Now they are both back they will soon meet. Will Burnand dine the next Sunday 13th at the Reform [Club] at 7.45 - a few congenial spirits and no water? He is delighted about 'Partners' and after 'Faust' they will discuss it. He is busy and soon will be very busy, but has been kept at home by "a little chill". | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Irving had returned from his 7th American tour and opened his season at the Lyceum with 'Faust' on April 26th. 'Partners' is a play by Robert Buchanan performed in 1888, but this may refer to a new work by Burnand who had nothing new performed after 1899. | ||
| Document Holder: | DUL (Reference: Add. Ms. 832/32) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1084 | ||
| Author: | Burnand, Francis Cowley | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Whitefriars, London | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1886, Jan., 2 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (4 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He sends the last act of 'The Isle of St Tropez'. Has seen 'Faust' twice and congratulates Irving on what will last him until that time next year. He never saw a piece so difficult to burlesque - only a few special points at the Lyceum can be treated humorously. He hopes to get something out of it to last 45 minutes. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Burnand's burlesque was 'Faust and Loose; or, Brocken Vows' performed at Toole's Theatre on 4th February. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1090 | ||
| Author: | Graham, Robert Bontine Cunninghame | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Malaga, Hotel de Europa | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1898, March, 21 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter | ||
| Content Summary: | The best manager in Spain has offered him all the leading womens'(?) parts in his repertoire. He wants to come to Irving in London for his advice, and to read a Spanish play to him. Irving is one of the few who knows of Graham's ambition to go on the stage. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Marked "Private confidential & privileged communication". | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/25) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1118 | ||
| Author: | Graves, George | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 7, Primrose Hill Studios, Fitzroy Rd, Regents Park, NW | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1897, May, 20 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for reading his play, and the kind note which alleviated the rejection. He has only just returned from Scotland. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Nicoll does not record a play. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/7/25) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1114 | ||
| Author: | Gosse, Edmund William | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | 29 Delamere Terrace, Westbourne Square, W | ||
| Recipient: | Irving, Henry | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1880, April, 8 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (2 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He thanks Irving for the box and their previous night's enjoyment, and thought his acting more subtle and delicate than before. He suggests he might revive ' Venice Preserved' in which he and Miss Terry should win as many tears as Betterton and Mrs Barry. 1882 will be the centenary of the first performance and revival would interest all students of drama. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | The Lyceum play was probably 'The Merchant of Venice'. | ||
| Document Holder: | THM (Reference: THM/37/1/20) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1121 | ||
| Author: | Irving, Henry | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Address: | Lyceum Theatre | ||
| Recipient: | Grundy, Sydney | ||
| Address: | - | ||
| Date: | 1891, July, 23 | ||
| Document Type: | Letter (1 p.) | ||
| Content Summary: | He is glad the proposal suits Grundy - look on it as concluded in case Irving gets the play. He is awaiting a letter from Austria and will let Grundy know as soon as it is settled. | ||
| Published: | - | ||
| Notes: | Ms. file copy made by Stoker of Irving's slightly longer letter, see Letter 5050. On the adaptation of Richard Voss's play 'Schuldig'. | ||
| Document Holder: | BTC (Reference: 2006/0078 (Box 2)) | ||
| Ref.No: | 1133 | ||