Talfourd, Francis

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creatorOf 'The miller and his men', extravaganza in one act by F. Talfourd and H. J. Byron. Licence sent 5 April 1860 for performance at the Strand. Stage directions and cues underlined in red ink. Contains words to songs. Published in Lacy's, vol. 45, no... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXXI (ff.1001). May-July 1851. (1) 'Embrassons-nous Folleville!', by E. M. Labiche and P. C. J. A. Lefranc. French. Printed (n.d.). ff. 1-22b. (2) 'Roméo et Marielle', by 'P. F. Pinel Dumanoir', P. Siraudin and L. I. E... British Library
creatorOf ‘Ganem, the slave of love’, burlesque in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 29 May 1852 for performance at the Royal Olympic 31 May 1852. ‘H. Farren for W. Farren’ is listed on title page. MS includes songs. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 6, n... British Library
creatorOf 'Wanted—a situation', a farce in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 25 August 1853 for performance at the Olympic 29 August 1853. Title page lists Francis Talfourd's address: 67 Russell Square. Signed by Edward Murray and W. Farren. Stage... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXV (ff. 910). July-Oct. 1850. (1) 'The Musician's Daughter or the Lovers of Heidelburg', by J. Courtney. ff. 2-29. (2) ['L'Ebrea' al. 'The Jewess'], by P. Giannone. Italian, with English translation. Printed [1850]. f... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXVII (ff. 928). Nov.-Dec. 1850. (1) 'The Baby and the Regimentals' al. 'The Baby and the Unmen--s', by J. M. Graham. ff. 2-16b. (2) 'The Duchess of Malfi', by R. H. Horne. ff. 17-144. (3) 'Jolly Jack, the Roscius of t... British Library
creatorOf ‘Butcher versus baker’, farce in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 26 June 1852 for performance at the Olympic 28 June 1852. Signed by manager, William Farren. Keywords: working men’s associations, working class characters, philanthropy, ... British Library
creatorOf 'The rule of three', comedietta by F. Talfourd. Licence sent 16 December 1858 for performance at the Strand 20 December 1858. Published in Lacy's, vol. 38, no. 569. Stage directions differ between MS version and the Lacy's edition. Keywords: ba... British Library
creatorOf ‘Electra in a new electric light’, classical extravaganza in one act by F. Talfourd. Licence sent 19 April 1859 for performance at the Haymarket. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 39, no. 585. Lacy’s edition contains more detailed stage directions and ti... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol CLXXIV A (ff. 1093). Nov.-Dec. 1851. (1) 'Mr and Mrs Briggs or Harlequin Punch's Festival', by G. H. B. Rodwell and R. N. Lee. ff. 3-35 b. (2) 'The Two Bonnycastles' ('A Highway Robbery'), by J. M. Morton. ff. 36-56 b. ... British Library
creatorOf ‘The household fairy’, domestic sketch in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 23 December 1859 for performance at the St. James’s. Stage directions written in red ink and underlined in black. Back page signed Francis Talfourd Esquire. Publi... British Library
creatorOf 'The merchant of Venice preserved' ('Shylock, a Jerusalem hearty-joke'), burlesque in one act. Licence sent 1 July 1853 for performance at the Olympic 4 July 1853. Signed by W. Farren, manager. Revisions throughout. Songs included in MS. Publis... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXXIII (ff. 1009). Sept.-Nov. 1851. (1) 'King Liberty or the Devil in the Heart'. ff. 3-59. (2) 'The Forest Rose' ('The Forest Rose and the Yankee Ploughboy'), by S. Woodworth. ff. 60-94b. (3) 'Emma Hardy or the Murde... British Library
creatorOf 'King Pluto, or, The belle and the pomegranate', extravaganza in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 31 March 1858 for performance at the Haymarket. "Francis Talfourd, 3 Essex Court, H Temple" written on cover. Revisions and annotations to ... British Library
creatorOf ‘The bottle imp, or, Spirits in bond’, burlesque in one act by W. P. Hale and Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 17 March 1852 for performance at the Grecian Saloon 12 April 1852. Songs included in MS. Manager’s signature appears on last page. LCO D... British Library
creatorOf 'Abou Hassan, or, The hunt after happiness', semi-original fairy tale in rhyme in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 8 December 1854 for performance at the St. James’s 26 December 1854. Signed by Laura Seymour. Signed by J. G. Saunders, co... British Library
creatorOf 'Tit for tat', comedietta in two acts by F. Talfourd and A. S. Wigan. Licence sent 10 January 1855 for performance at the Olympic 22 January 1855. Revisions throughout. Published in Lacy's, vol. 17, no. 252. Keywords: food and dining, fashion, l... British Library
creatorOf ‘Jones, the avenger’, farce in one act by F. Talfourd. Licence sent 18 November 1856 for performance at the Olympic 24 November 1856. Keywords: servants, science and technology, illness, orphans, letters, family relationships.ff. 20.London; Secula... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CLXIV (ff. 973). May-July 1850. (1) 'The Woodman's Spirit or Temperance and Intemperance', by E. Stirling. Autograph. ff. 2-17. (2) 'Anato!'. Italian, with English translation. Printed (n.d.). ff. 18-31 b. (3) 'Maremma ... British Library
creatorOf 'Atalanta, or, The three golden apples', burletta in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 9 April 1857 for performance at the Haymarket 13 April 1857. Space left for songs to be inserted later. Published in Lacy's, vol. 30, no. 448. Keyword... British Library
creatorOf ‘Tell and the strike of the Cantons, or, The pair, the meddlar and the apple’, extravaganza by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 21 December 1859 for performance at the Strand. MS written in more than one hand. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 43, no. 642.... British Library
referencedIn Golden Family Collection, 1795-1996 Working Men's Institute of New Harmony, Indiana
creatorOf 'The anonymous letter', farce in one act by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 23 February 1854 for performance at the Strand 27 February 1854. Request for licence written and signed by W. Allcroft. Keywords: pubs and inns, letters, Irish characters,... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S PLAYS. Vol. CXLV (ff. 1096). Jan.-March 1848 (see also 42999, artt. 9-14, 43000, artt. 13-18, 43001, artt. 4-11). (1) 'The Young Guard' altered from 'The Andalusians', by G. Soane. ff. 39-45b, 46b, 48b, and the original text on ff.... British Library
creatorOf ‘King Thrusbeard, or, Pet and passion’ (sic) ('King Thrushbeard, or, The little pet and the great passion'), burlesque by Francis Talfourd. Licence sent 23 December 1859 for performance at the Lyceum. Listed in Nicoll and Lacy’s under the longer ... British Library
creatorOf 'Leo the terrible, a fable for the present day', burlesque. Licence sent 18 December 1852 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, 27 December 1852. Request for licence written and signed by Benjamin Webster. Written in a number of differ... British Library
creatorOf William Tell; or, The strike of the Cantons, burlesque pantomime preceded by a prologue entitled The library of time, by Tom Taylor, A. R. Smith, F. Talfourd and W. P. Hale. Printed (1856), with MS additions. Licence sent 24 May 1856 for performan... British Library
referencedIn LORD CHAMBERLA1N'S PLAYS. Vol. CXLVII (ff. 961). April-May 1848. (1) 'The Lambton Worm', by S. Roxby. ff. 2-20b. (2) 'The Venetian Maid or the Dark Deed at the Madonna's Shrine', by F. Neale. ff. 21-95. (3) 'The Scarecrow', by J. B. Buckstone. ff. 96... British Library
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