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‘Louis XI’, a ‘grand melodramatic play’ in three acts by W. R. Markwell. Licence sent 26 January 1853 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane 14 February 1853. Signed by E. J. Smith. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 9, no. 34. Keywords: milit...

Title: ‘Louis XI’, a ‘grand melodramatic play’ in three acts by W. R. Markwell. Licence sent 26 January 1853 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane 14 February 1853. Signed by E. J. Smith. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 9, no. 34. Keywords: milit... 26 Jan 1853

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Wilkinson, James John Garth, 1812-1899,. Autograph letter signed from J.J. Garth Wilkinson, St. John's Wood, to Charles J. Kean [manuscript], 1855 March 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed from J.J. Garth Wilkinson, St. John's Wood, to Charles J. Kean [manuscript], 1855 March 4.

Comments on Louis XI, "a master Performance, marvellous in subtle delineation, a piece of inner depth, and yet brilliant as a melodrama." Also refers to Kean's "great representation of Richard III" and asks if it will again appear at the Princess's.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm.

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‘The spirits of the night, or, The legend of the lake’, drama in three acts by W. R. Markwell. Licence sent 10 February 1853 for performance at the Surrey 28 March 1853. Signed by Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick. Revisions throughout. LCO Day Book ...

Title: ‘The spirits of the night, or, The legend of the lake’, drama in three acts by W. R. Markwell. Licence sent 10 February 1853 for performance at the Surrey 28 March 1853. Signed by Messrs. Shepherd and Creswick. Revisions throughout. LCO Day Book ... 10 Feb 1853

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Mitchell, Mason, 1859-1930,. Autograph letter signed from Mason Mitchell, Boston, Mass., to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 March 16.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Mason Mitchell, Boston, Mass., to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1888 March 16.

Mitchell indicates that Mr. W.R. Markwell is the person who altered and reduced Boucicault's Louis XI; Mr. Irving's piece is not the same tragedy. Addressed "Dear Madam."

ArchivalResource: 1 leaf ; 21 x 13 cm.

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Keene, T. W. Incidental music for Thomas Wallace Keene's performances in various plays [manuscript], 19th century.

Title: Incidental music for Thomas Wallace Keene's performances in various plays [manuscript], 19th century.

Contains manuscript orchestral parts bound in a single music binder. Music for Thomas Wallace Keene's performances in Louis XI (15 pieces), The merchant of Venice (4 pieces), Hamlet (18 pieces), Richelieu (11 pieces), Othello (3 pieces), and Romeo and Juliet (5 pieces). The items consist of curtain tunes, trumpet calls, waltzes and marches ("Dead march," "Grand march"). In addition, parts for two songs at the conclusion of the volume, both intended for use in Merchant of Venice, neither with text underlay: Tosti's "Venetian song" and Louis Gregh's "Open thy lattice."

ArchivalResource: 1 v. of ms. music ; 35 x 29 cm.

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868. Incidental music for Louis the Eleventh, ca. 1860.

Title: Incidental music for Louis the Eleventh, ca. 1860.

Vocal and orchestral part books. Music for "Louis the Eleventh" by Delavigne and adapted by W.R. Markwell. Part books contain a variety of items, including the songs "Refuge of sore afflicted hearts," "From morn to night let's dance" and "The brilliant sun invites to joy." Handwritten part names on covers read: "Sop. 1st" (x 2), "Soprano 2nd" (x 2), "Tenor 1st" (x 2), "Tenor 2nd" (x 2), "Bassi" (x 2), "Piccolo," "Flauto," "Oboe" (x 2), "Clarinetti" (x 2), "Fagotti" (x 2), "Cornetti," "Corni," "Trombone," "Leader," "Violino 1mo," "Violino 2nd," "Viole," "Violoncelli," and "Contr Bassi." The "Violino 2nd" part book includes music for both organ and violin.

ArchivalResource: 26 ms. part books.

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