Author: Mr. Pyne
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Mostly letters, several concerning the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. Correspondents: Jno. Burke, Frederick, F.G. Waldron, Martin Warburg, William Curtis, Matt Bell, Dundas, [H.J.?] Wallack, William Bennett, and the Earl of Fitzhardinge. Recipients include: C.W. Ward, John Calcraft, John Braham, J. Hughes. (1-2), from Burke, both concern his comedy "Forlorn hope," which he had submitted for consideration. (5), from Warburg to Braham, concerns attempts to procure the score of the opera Namahal. (6-7), from Curtis and Bell, respectively, and both to Hughes, concern the list of vice presidents of the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. (11), from the Earl of Fitzhardinge, requests "the best private box at Drury Lane" for seeing horsemanship; since he does not know how the circus is arranged, he leaves it to Messrs. Andrews to select the box. (12), dated Thursy. 13th Dec. 1787 and signed by R. Peake, gives information about the earnings for performances of Robert Jephson's Julia (3rd time) and James Townley's High life below stairs. (13) appears to be a portion of an address leaf reading: "Mr. Aickin, Mr. Larpent & Bra[wn?], Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" with "Salisbury" written in the bottom left corner. (14) is a receipt for salary of £11, 13 shillings, 4 pence in the 1816-17 season "for self and Mr. Pyne." (15) is a printed form for a ticket, filled out in manuscript for the Saturday November 1, 1817 performance of Othello.
Collection of Letters and Other Documents Relating to Drury Lane Theatre
Author: Mr. Pyne
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Languages : en
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Mostly letters, several concerning the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. Correspondents: Jno. Burke, Frederick, F.G. Waldron, Martin Warburg, William Curtis, Matt Bell, Dundas, [H.J.?] Wallack, William Bennett, and the Earl of Fitzhardinge. Recipients include: C.W. Ward, John Calcraft, John Braham, J. Hughes. (1-2), from Burke, both concern his comedy "Forlorn hope," which he had submitted for consideration. (5), from Warburg to Braham, concerns attempts to procure the score of the opera Namahal. (6-7), from Curtis and Bell, respectively, and both to Hughes, concern the list of vice presidents of the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. (11), from the Earl of Fitzhardinge, requests "the best private box at Drury Lane" for seeing horsemanship; since he does not know how the circus is arranged, he leaves it to Messrs. Andrews to select the box. (12), dated Thursy. 13th Dec. 1787 and signed by R. Peake, gives information about the earnings for performances of Robert Jephson's Julia (3rd time) and James Townley's High life below stairs. (13) appears to be a portion of an address leaf reading: "Mr. Aickin, Mr. Larpent & Bra[wn?], Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" with "Salisbury" written in the bottom left corner. (14) is a receipt for salary of £11, 13 shillings, 4 pence in the 1816-17 season "for self and Mr. Pyne." (15) is a printed form for a ticket, filled out in manuscript for the Saturday November 1, 1817 performance of Othello.
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Languages : en
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Mostly letters, several concerning the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. Correspondents: Jno. Burke, Frederick, F.G. Waldron, Martin Warburg, William Curtis, Matt Bell, Dundas, [H.J.?] Wallack, William Bennett, and the Earl of Fitzhardinge. Recipients include: C.W. Ward, John Calcraft, John Braham, J. Hughes. (1-2), from Burke, both concern his comedy "Forlorn hope," which he had submitted for consideration. (5), from Warburg to Braham, concerns attempts to procure the score of the opera Namahal. (6-7), from Curtis and Bell, respectively, and both to Hughes, concern the list of vice presidents of the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund. (11), from the Earl of Fitzhardinge, requests "the best private box at Drury Lane" for seeing horsemanship; since he does not know how the circus is arranged, he leaves it to Messrs. Andrews to select the box. (12), dated Thursy. 13th Dec. 1787 and signed by R. Peake, gives information about the earnings for performances of Robert Jephson's Julia (3rd time) and James Townley's High life below stairs. (13) appears to be a portion of an address leaf reading: "Mr. Aickin, Mr. Larpent & Bra[wn?], Theatre Royal, Drury Lane" with "Salisbury" written in the bottom left corner. (14) is a receipt for salary of £11, 13 shillings, 4 pence in the 1816-17 season "for self and Mr. Pyne." (15) is a printed form for a ticket, filled out in manuscript for the Saturday November 1, 1817 performance of Othello.
A Letter to all the Proprietors of Drury-Lane Theatre, excepting Peter Moore, Esq. and others who are, or have been concerned in the management thereof; being a commentary on certain parts of an anonymous pamphlet, called "A Brief Review of the Season 1817-18, at the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, &c. &c. &c." and a conclusive detection of the author [here stated to be Peter Moore] ... Also, a letter, relative to the subject, from the late Samuel Whitbread
Drury Lane Theatre Legal and Financial Documents (3)
Drury Lane Theatre Legal and Financial Documents (4)
Author: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
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Category : Theater
Languages : en
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Legal documents
Drury Lane Theatre Financial Records
Author: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
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Category : Theaters
Languages : en
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Includes a manuscript of financial statements for the theater, several unsigned manuscripts in a clerk's hand of articles of agreement between Willoughby Lacy and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an autograph letter from Willoughby Lacy to Robert Langford concerning the sale of his share of the theater, a manuscript letter from Richard Brinsley Sheridan concerning the financial straits of the theater, among other documents.
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Category : Theaters
Languages : en
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Includes a manuscript of financial statements for the theater, several unsigned manuscripts in a clerk's hand of articles of agreement between Willoughby Lacy and Richard Brinsley Sheridan, an autograph letter from Willoughby Lacy to Robert Langford concerning the sale of his share of the theater, a manuscript letter from Richard Brinsley Sheridan concerning the financial straits of the theater, among other documents.
Drury Lane. A Collection of Manuscripts, Broadsides and Other Items Relating to the Rebuilding of Drury Lane After Its Destruction by Fire in 1809, Consisting of Plans for Providing Funds for Rebuilding, Petitions Against the Proposed License for a Third Theatre, Copies of Letters by R.B. Sheridan on the Subject
Drury Lane Legal and Financial Documents
A Letter to All the Proprietors of Drury-Lane Theatre, (excepting Peter Moore, Esq. and Others who Are, Or Have Been Concerned in the Management Thereof)
Author: Edmund Waters
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Category : Dramatic criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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[A response by the manager of the King's Theatre to the criticism leveled against him for not hiring the best talent in opera or ballet.]
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Category : Dramatic criticism
Languages : en
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[A response by the manager of the King's Theatre to the criticism leveled against him for not hiring the best talent in opera or ballet.]