Theatre Royal (Hull, England)
Variant namesThe Theatre Royal in Hull, England, was one of the most successful provincial theatres of the 19th century. The Hull opened in 1768, moved to new premises in 1810, and was burned and reopened several times over the next century. During their golden age, the Theatre Royal in Hull was part of the York Circuit, and showcased many of the best actors and productions. The 1825-1826 season was under the management of Downe & Faulkner, who arranged for the productions and starred in many of the plays.
From the description of The theatrical register for the season 1825-6, under the management of Messrs. Downe Faulkner, 1826 March 21. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57256182
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| creatorOf | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Part for the role of the first grave digger in Hamlet [manuscript], 1812. | Folger Shakespeare Library | |
| creatorOf | Theatre Royal (Hull, England). The theatrical register for the season 1825-6, under the management of Messrs. Downe Faulkner, 1826 March 21. | Pennsylvania State University Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Drury Lane Theatre. A collection of theatrical bills / selected and composed by James Williamson Lassells, dancing master, late of the Theatres Royal, Drury-lane, York, Hull, and Crow-Street, Dublin, 1790, Hull. ca. 1761-1801, chiefly 1789-1790. | Houghton Library |
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| associatedWith | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. | person |
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