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Raymond, James Grant, d. 1817,. Autograph letters signed from James Grant Raymond to various people [manuscript], ca. 1808-ca. 1809.

Title: Autograph letters signed from James Grant Raymond to various people [manuscript], ca. 1808-ca. 1809.

In the letter to Arnold, Raymond states his salary terms for his engagement at Drury Lane. The letter to Phillipps is from the Lyceum Theatre and in it he discusses his benefit.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/281480750 View

Harrison, Frederick, 1853 or 4-1926,. Typescript letter signed from Frederick Harrison, Lyceum Theatre, London, to Clement Scott [manuscript], 1895 November 21.

Title: Typescript letter signed from Frederick Harrison, Lyceum Theatre, London, to Clement Scott [manuscript], 1895 November 21.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299094527 View

Henry Irving-Ellen Terry tour correspondence, 1884-1896.

Title: Henry Irving-Ellen Terry tour correspondence, 1884-1896.

The Irving-Terry tour correspondence consists of letters, schedules, telegrams and clippings related to events and arrangements for their American tours.

ArchivalResource: .21 lf. (1 box)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122414922 View

Abud, Charles J. ALS, 1888 January 4, Lyceum Theatre (London, England), to Jas. H. Brown.

Title: ALS, 1888 January 4, Lyceum Theatre (London, England), to Jas. H. Brown.

Letter thanking Mr. Brown for sending Miss Mary Anderson an old playbill of the "Winters Tale."

ArchivalResource: 1 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63935379 View

Raymond, James Grant, d. 1817,. Autograph letter signed from Raymond James Grant, Lyceum, to Mrs. Garrick, Adelphi [manuscript], 1810 October 15.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Raymond James Grant, Lyceum, to Mrs. Garrick, Adelphi [manuscript], 1810 October 15.

As manager of the Lyceum Theatre, he humbly petitions her to enable him to release a very old servant of Drury Lane from prison, Mr. Alexander Johnstone, who was there during her husband's management. He has been confined upwards of two months in a bad state of health and has sent him a petition to raise a subscription for him. Any aid she could bestow will be a real charity. With integral address leaf.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.)

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Terry, Ellen, Dame, 1847-1928,. Autograph letter signed from Dame Ellen Terry, Lyceum Theatre, London, to Miss Lee [manuscript], ca. 1885.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Dame Ellen Terry, Lyceum Theatre, London, to Miss Lee [manuscript], ca. 1885.

Encloses two tickets for the following morning and sends her love to Mrs. Leigh Murray.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/311261372 View

Lyceum Theatre (London, England). Playbills, 1810-1867.

Title: Playbills, 1810-1867.

ArchivalResource: 213 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/31533533 View

Emery, Samuel Anderson, 1817-1881,. Autograph letter signed from S. Emery to T. [I.?] Cooke [manuscript], [ca. 1867?].

Title: Autograph letter signed from S. Emery to T. [I.?] Cooke [manuscript], [ca. 1867?].

Requests that Cooke portray Jack Junk in The birthday for Emery's benefit at the Lyceum Theatre.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/281643641 View

Munt, A. W., fl. 1858,. Autograph letter signed from A.W. M[unt?], London, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1858 June 4.

Title: Autograph letter signed from A.W. M[unt?], London, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1858 June 4.

Name of correspondent not clear; identity of recipient based on pencil annotation. The correspondent regrets hearing about Kean's intention to leave the stage when he still has "so many years of vigor" before him and mentions that he had wished that Kean become the next tenant of the Lyceum. Letter also makes reference to the possibility that the Lyceum Theatre might be converted into a hotel. On letterhead of 59, Harley Street, W.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/417075765 View

Chizzola, C. A. (Carlo A.),. Autograph letter signed from Charles Chizzola, London, to -- Simmonds [manuscript], 1882 May 13.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Charles Chizzola, London, to -- Simmonds [manuscript], 1882 May 13.

Writes that the Lyceum production of Romeo and Juliet is beautifully staged, but that Irving is not a good Romeo.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244111447 View

Dance, Charles, 1794-1863. The happy family [microform] : in two acts / [by C. Dance].

Title: The happy family [microform] : in two acts / [by C. Dance]. 1848.

ArchivalResource: 46 p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/436921578 View

Bew, Marian Jemima, 1791 or 2-1853,. Autograph letter signed from Marian (Johnstone) Vining to S.J. Arnold, Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1812 June 13.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Marian (Johnstone) Vining to S.J. Arnold, Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1812 June 13.

Letter signed Marian Bew. Also, notes and newspaper cuttings on her, 1810-1814.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/435433446 View

Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852. The Blank Cartridge [microform] : a musical entertainment in two acts.

Title: The Blank Cartridge [microform] : a musical entertainment in two acts. 1812.

ArchivalResource: [51] p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226713921 View

British Isles pantomime playbills and posters, ca. 1830-1880.

Title: British Isles pantomime playbills and posters, ca. 1830-1880.

ArchivalResource: 1 box (.4 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/775085191 View

Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905. The papers of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, [1876-1911] [microform].

Title: The papers of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, [1876-1911] [microform].

ArchivalResource: pts. (on microfilm reels)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612381345 View

Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905. Henry Irving acting prompt-book, 1897 February 12.

Title: Henry Irving acting prompt-book, 1897 February 12.

The collection consists of one acting prompt-book, heavily annotated and corrected by actor and manager Henry Irving for his leading role as Napoleon in the play Madame Sans-Gene (written by Sardou and Moreau and adapted by Comyns). The book is an octave bound in green kidsking, somewhat worn, consisting of Folios (55)-99 as issued, Irving's part for Napoleon. The book is autographed "Henry Irving/Lyceum Theatre, 12 February '97" and presents an excellent source of Irving's acting methods.

ArchivalResource: 0.1 linear feet.

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Drury Lane Theatre. Account books of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1823.

Title: Account books of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1823.

Contents include lists of subscriptions, expenses incurred on behalf of Mrs. E. Carr, widow [of the prompter], 1823-1825, (see Y.d.23, (93)), and the profits of a benefit at the English Opera House (W.a.52), also referred to as the Lyceum Theatre (W.a.53). Contents overlap.

ArchivalResource: 3 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/252045206 View

Wills, Freeman, d. 1913-. [Papers] [manuscript].

Title: [Papers] [manuscript]. 1899-1942.

Notes, mementos, souvenirs and prompt books for productions of 'The only way', a dramatized version of Charles Dicken's novel, A tale of two cities adapted by Freeman Wills from the novel. The play was first produced by Sir John Martin-Harvey at the Lyceum Theatre on February 16th 1899. The items collected chart the various productions of the play involving Sir John.

ArchivalResource: 9 folders and 1 wood inlaid picture; in box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/223042705 View

Stead, Hiram,. Stead Collection, 1672-1932.

Title: Stead Collection, 1672-1932.

The Stead Collection gives a comprehensive depiction of the English theater. $bThe collection consists primarily of playbills, programs, clippings and prints, but also contains manuscript material consisting of letters, photographs, legal and financial documents, and ephemera.

ArchivalResource: <600 portfolios>

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122486520 View

Howe, John, fl 1850. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Hamlet, 1800-1909.

Title: Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Hamlet, 1800-1909.

Includes promptbooks used by or associated with Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (no. 56); William B. Wood and Thomas Abthorpe Cooper (nos. 57-58); John G. Gilbert (no. 58); Frederick Chippendale (no. 59); William Pleater Davidge and the Theatre Royal, Norwich (no. 60); Edward Stirling, Theatre Royal, Richmond and Theatre Royal, Dundee (no. 61); John Howe (no. 63); Henry Farren (no. 64); William L. LeMoyne, Walnut Street Theatre, Edwin Forrest, Charles Kean and Charles Fechter (no. 65); Felix A. Vincent and Susan E. Vincent (no. 66); Fred. C. Davidson (no. 68); Lyceum Theatre, London (Nos. 69 and 75-77); Lawrence Barrett (nos. 70 and 82); William Seymour, Park Theatre, Brooklyn and Emma Reignolds (no. 70); Edwin Booth (nos. 71, 74, 80-83); Winter Garden Theatre, New York (no. 71); Henry Fohr and George A. Gardner (no. 71); William Thomas Davidge (no. 72); Edwin Adams, Alfred Burnett and A. A. Addams (no. 73); Booth's Theatre, N. Y. and Charles Witham (no. 74); Sir Henry Irving (nos. 75-77); J. H. Allen (no. 75); George Riddle (no. 78); Julian Reed and Edward Charles Voltz (no. 79); James H. Taylor (no. 82); William Winter (nos. 80-81); Otis Skinner (no. 84); La Nera (no. 85); Mr. Millar (no. 86); Mr. Corrigan (no. 87); H. B. Irving (nos. 89-90); Adelphi Theatre, London (no. 89).

ArchivalResource: 35 items

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612417109 View

London Stereoscopic Company. [William Gillette memorabilia].

Title: [William Gillette memorabilia]. [1901-1902]

Memorabilia from 1901-1902 pertaining to the American actor William Gillette as playwright of the four-act drama "Sherlock Holmes", and as actor in the role of the famous detective.

ArchivalResource: 3 items : ill. ; 28 cm. or smaller.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51775923 View

Drury Lane Theatre. Records of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1766-1880.

Title: Records of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1766-1880.

Consists of journals, nightly accounts, paybooks, records of the wardrobe keepers, lists of plays with casts, inventories, etc.

ArchivalResource: 170 v.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/694089623 View

Lyceum Theatre (London, England). Programmes of Russian opera and ballet performances.

Title: Programmes of Russian opera and ballet performances. 1931.

ArchivalResource:

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/49913322 View

Peake, Richard Brinsley, 1792-1847,. Autograph letters signed from R.B. Peake to various recipients [manuscript], 1836-1846.

Title: Autograph letters signed from R.B. Peake to various recipients [manuscript], 1836-1846.

(1) Is written from the English Opera House, dated June 18, 1836 and addressed to [William Henry?] Oxberry. Due to the opposition of the great theatre having reduced the theatre's receipts to less than half, Peake requests the recipient to absent himself from the Treasury on the 20th and 27th of June as a temporary relief. (2) is written from Queen's Elm, dated April 2, 1846. Peake writes to the "most potent lessee of two metropolitan theatres," B. [Benjamin?] Webster, that he "will be aground on Monday next, for the want of ten pounds, or as much more as can be spared..."

ArchivalResource: 4 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318649702 View

Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk).

Title: Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive); 1738-1866 (bulk).

Printed books with hundreds of inserted manuscripts and prints relating to the text, compiled and bound by collector Robert Borthwick Adam.

ArchivalResource: 9 volumes (2 linear ft.)

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Rousby, Wybert (William Wybert),. Autograph letter signed from Wybert Rousby to Irving, Royal Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1879 March 27.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Wybert Rousby to Irving, Royal Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1879 March 27.

Recipient is possibly the actor Henry Irving. Discusses an Ophelia scene in Hamlet.

ArchivalResource: 2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318644352 View

Lyceum Theatre (London, England). Receipts from the box office of the Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1821-1823.

Title: Receipts from the box office of the Lyceum Theatre [manuscript], 1821-1823.

Some items undated.

ArchivalResource: 4 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/244482964 View

Howson, Charles Edwin, d. 1907,. Autograph letter signed from Chas. E. Howson, Lyceum Theatre, to Mr. Winter [manuscript], 1888 August 21.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Chas. E. Howson, Lyceum Theatre, to Mr. Winter [manuscript], 1888 August 21.

Possibly written to William Winter. The date of the banquet for Mr. [Henry?] Irving at Delmonico's was April 6th, 1885. Asks if he sent the Italian edition of Shakespeare to him or the "chief" since he has been unable to obtain it from the housekeeper.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (1 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/435428880 View

Peake, Richard Brinsley, 1792-1847,. Autograph letter signed from Richard Brinsley Peake, English Opera House, to J. Winston [manuscript], ca. 1821.

Title: Autograph letter signed from Richard Brinsley Peake, English Opera House, to J. Winston [manuscript], ca. 1821.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/281649666 View