Adelphi Theatre (London, England)

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The Sans Pareil Theatre of London opened in 1806 and was renamed the Adelphi Theatre in 1819. Other names included: Theatre Royal, Adelphi (1829-1858); Theatre Royal, New Adelphi (1858-1867); Royal Adelphi Theatre (1867); Century Theatre (1901-1902); Adelphi Theatre (1902-1930); and Royal Adelphi Theatre (1930-1940). Frederick Henry Yates managed the Adelphi Theatre with Daniel Terry in 1825. On Terry's death in 1829, he was joined by Charles Mathews. The Covent Garden Theatre, also known as the Royal Opera House, was built in 1732.

From the guide to the Records, 1787-1850., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University)

The Sans Pareil Theatre of London opened in 1806 and was renamed the Adelphi Theatre in 1819. Other names included: Theatre Royal, Adelphi (1829-1858); Theatre Royal, New Adelphi (1858-1867); Royal Adelphi Theatre (1867); Century Theatre (1901-1902); Adelphi Theatre (1902-1930); and Royal Adelphi Theatre (1930-1940). Frederick Henry Yates managed the Adelphi Theatre with Daniel Terry in 1825, and on Terry's death in 1829 was joined by Charles Mathews. The Covent Garden Theater, also known as the Royal Opera House, was built in 1732.

From the description of Records, 1825-1850. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122470550
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creatorOf Records, 1787-1850. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Adelphi Theatre (London, England). Playbills for dramatic performances presented at the Adelphi Theatre. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Saint-Just, 1769-1826. The caliph of Bagdad : a comic opera in 2 acts, act 2 : manuscript, [1858?] Houghton Library
referencedIn Lennox, Charlotte, ca. 1729-1804,. Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Lennox to David Garrick [manuscript], 1775 August 20. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Coppin, George Selth, 1819-1906. Letter : Melbourne, to Benjamin Webster, London. Libraries Australia
creatorOf Peake, Richard Brinsley, 1792-1847. The lone house [manuscript] : a monologue being the third part of the Comic annual, ca. 1830. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Letters and documents from England, 1618-1938. Florida State University
referencedIn British Isles pantomime playbills and posters, ca. 1830-1880. Houghton Library
referencedIn Reade, Charles, 1814-1884,. Autograph letter signed from Charles Reade, Newcastle, to Benjamin Nottingham Webster [manuscript], [1867] April 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Adelphi Theatre (London, England). Playbills, 1819-1828. University of Florida
creatorOf Honey, George, 1822-1880,. Autograph letter signed from George Honey, Adelphi Theatre, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1853 March 4. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Stead, Hiram,. Stead Collection, 1672-1932. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Carrick, Edward, 1905-. Edward Craig Theatre Collection : ephemeral documents, 1613-ca. 1984 (bulk 1800-1900) Centre canadien d'architecture, | Canadian Centre for Architecture | CCA
referencedIn British Isles theater playbills: London, 1823-1870. Houghton Library
creatorOf Yates, Frederick Henry, 1795-1842,. Autograph letter signed from Frederick Henry Yates, Adelphi Theatre, to R. Ryan, Esq., Camden Town [manuscript], 1827 October 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Isles theater playbills: London, 1757-1870. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Coyne, J. Stirling (Joseph Stirling), 1803-1868. The Tipperary legacy [microform]. Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
creatorOf Adelphi Theatre (London, England). Records, 1825-1850. Houghton Library
referencedIn Papers, [ca. 1890-1955] New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Yates, Frederick Henry, 1795-1842,. Autograph letters signed from F.H. Yates to Robert Morrison, Dublin [manuscript], 1829-1854. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Adelphi Theatre (London, England). Autograph ticket signed by Alexandre [manuscript], 1822 June. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Strutt-Stuart, J. W., fl. 1864,. Autograph letter signed from J.W. Strutt-Stuart, Theatre Royal, Adelphi, to Ira Aldridge, The Chevalier [manuscript], 1864 April 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Playscripts and Promptbooks Collection TXRC02-A0., 1795-1978, bulk 1870-1915 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831,. London theatre correspondence, 1813-1825. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Terry, Daniel, 1782-1829,. Autograph letters signed from Daniel Terry, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1820-1825. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Boycott, A. Drawings of interiors of London theaters, 1864-1873 and undated. Houghton Library
creatorOf Barrett, Wilson, 1848-1904. Playscripts and Promptbooks Collection, 1795-1978 (bulk 1870-1915). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Howe, John, fl 1850. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Hamlet, 1800-1909. Houghton Library
creatorOf Reeve, John, 1799-1838,. Autograph letter from John Reeve, [London], to [James] Winston [manuscript], 1826 September 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Terriss, William, d. 1897,. Autograph letter signed from Will Terriss, Adelphi Theatre, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1886 April 2. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Stead Collection, 1672-1932 The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
creatorOf Colman, George, 1762-1836. Address leaf in the hand of George Colman [manuscript], 18th or 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Compton, Edward, 1854-1918,. Autograph letter signed from Edward Compton, Adelphi Theatre, London, to Charles Edward Flower [manuscript], 1880 December 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
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