King's Theatre (London, England)

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Opened as Her Majesty's Theatre, London, 9 April 1705; in 1714 changed name to King's Theatre; in 1837 renamed Her Majesty's Theatre; closed and demolished in 1891; rebuilt and reopened 28 April 1897. The theatre changes names to either Her Majesty's Theatre or His Majesty's Theatre depending on whether a queen or king is on the British throne. John Ebers, a bookseller, took over the management of the theatre in 1821; Ebers became involved in lawsuits in 1825 which, combined with a large increase in the rent of the theatre, forced him into bankruptcy, after which he returned to his bookselling business. In 1828, Ebers was succeeded as theatre manager by Pierre François Laporte, who held the position (with a brief gap in 1831-33) until his death in 1841.

From the description of Rents of the King's Theatre from August 1824 to August 1834, 1835. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 699490058
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creatorOf King's Theatre (London, England). List of sums received by the money takers, check takers, box keepers, etc., for attendance at a concert given at the King's Theatre on 24 April 1823 for the benefit of the Royal Academy of Music : manuscript, [1823] HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Harris, Thomas, d. 1820,. Letter from Thomas Harris, the King's Theatre, London, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1778 November 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Pucitta, Vincenzo, 1778-1861. Boadicea [microform]: a new serious opera in two acts, as represented at the King's Theatre in the Hay Market. The music entirely new and composed here by V. Pucitta. Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
creatorOf Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain's Office. License for the opera L'ingiusta gelosia : manuscript, 6 April 1810. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Venua, F. (Frédéric), b. 1788. L'enlèvement d'Adonis : ballet anacriontique : representé à Londres le 7. may 1807 : composée par Mr. Deshayes : la musique par F. Venua, opera 5 : manuscript, 1807. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Drury Lane Theatre. Records of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1766-1880. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Grant for King's Theatre Haymarket, 1778. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Miscellany of minuets, popular tunes, and parlor song melodies : manuscript, [ca. 1767] Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf King's Theatre (London, England). Contract : between Pierre Laporte, director of the Théâtre royal Italien de Londres, and Giulia Grisi : manuscript, 1833 Apr. 4. Houghton Library
referencedIn Villiers, George Child-, 1773-1859,. Autograph license signed by George Child-Villiers, Earl of Jersey [manuscript], 1830 July 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain's Office. License for the comic opera La serva raggiratrice : manuscript, 15 May 1809. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Benelli, Giovanni Batta. King's Theatre engagement entre Mr. John Ebers et Monsr. et Madme. Aumer, saisons 1824 et 1825 : manuscript, 14 May 1823. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Allan, Edward T., fl. 1825,. Autograph letter signed from Edward Allan, King's Theatre, London, to R[obert] W. Elliston [manuscript], 1825 March 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Papers, 1776-1815. Houghton Library
creatorOf Covent Garden Theatre. Theater program collection, 1809-1830. California State University, Northridge
creatorOf Chippendale, Mr.,. Autograph letter signed from -- Chippendale, King's Theatre, London, to [James Winston] [manuscript], [19th century]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Harris, Thomas, d. 1820. Autograph agreement (draft) between Thomas Harris and Mr. Gallini [manuscript], 1783 June 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf King's Theatre (London, England). Account books : London, 1786-1814. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Dan H. Laurence Collection. Travelling Repertory Theatre Company, England - publicity flyer of plays and music presented at King's Theatre, [Hammersmith], March [1946]. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
referencedIn England and Wales. Lord Chamberlain's Office. Licence : awarded to [John] Ebers to hold a masquerade : manuscript, 1822 May 2. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1771-1809. Houghton Library
creatorOf Montrose, James Graham, Duke of, 1755-1836,. Permission to perform Otello from James Graham, Duke of Montrose, to Mr. Ebers, King's Theatre, Haymarket [manuscript], 1822 May 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ferrari, G. G. (Giacomo Gotifredo), 1763-1842. Rondo with recitative, Deh se pietà ritrova : as sung by Signora Morichelli in the opera Il burbero di buon core : manuscript, [ca. 1794] / composed by Sigr Ferrari. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Bononcini, Giovanni, 1670-1747. Astianatte ; Calfurnia, [ca. 1727]. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Gallini, Giovanni-Andrea, 1728-1805. Letter : to M. Perigaux, 16 January 1787. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Idalise Greiner, Clementine. Engagement between the King's Theatre and dancer Clementine Idalise Greiner : manuscript, 29 July and 3 September 1823. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf John Milton and Ruth Neils Ward Collection (Harvard Theatre Collection). Miscellany of arias, songs, duets, and trios : manuscript, [ca. 1795] Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Gallini, Giovanni-Andrea, 1728-1805. Letter : to M. Perigaux : manuscript, 16 January 1787. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Shilton, Sally,. Miscellany of arias, songs, and dance music : manuscript, [ca. 1796] Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
referencedIn Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. Accounts from the King's Theatre, Haymarket, for the seasons 1732-1733, circa 1733. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain's Office. Licence to John Ebers, manager of the King's Theatre, Haymarket, to perform Pacini's opera Il Barone di Dolsheim, by Lord Chamberlain's Office [manuscript], 1822. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Rubini, Gio. Battista (Giovanni Battista), 1794-1854,. Payment receipt : from the King's Theatre to Gio. Batt.a Rubini : manuscript, 1835 June 20. Houghton Library
creatorOf Dan H. Laurence Collection. Man and superman / by Bernard Shaw ; director, Basil C. Langton - program for production by the Travelling Repertory Theatre at King's Theatre, Hammersmith, June 1946. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain's Office. License for the opera Malek Adel : manuscript, 25 May 1837. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Ariosti, Attilio Malachia, 1666-1729. Vespasiano, [ca. 1724]. HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf King's Theatre (London, England). Rents of the King's Theatre from August 1824 to August 1834, 1835. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852,. Letter (draft) from Samuel James Arnold, Lyceum Theatre, London, to [Maria] Dickons [manuscript], 1812 April 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Dickons, Maria, ca. 1774-1833,. Autograph letters signed from Caroline Dickens [i.e. Maria Dickons], London and Worthing, to various recipients [manuscript], [1809?]-1812. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf King's Theatre (London, England). Account books : London, 1786-1814. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Pucitta, Vincenzo, 1778-1861. La Ginevra di Scozia : manuscript, [ca. 1812] HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Gassmann, Florian Leopold, 1729-1774. Figlia ascolta di padre : manuscript, [1785?] Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Gazzaniga, Giuseppe, 1743-1818. Arie e rondo : manuscript, [ca. 1798] / Miss Elizabeth North. Harvard University, Loeb Music Library
creatorOf Yates, Mrs (Mary Ann), 1728-1784,. Autograph letter from Mrs. Mary Ann Yates, King's Theatre, to Mr. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 6 Friday morning. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Gazzaniga, Giuseppe, 1743-1818. Arie e rondo : manuscript, [ca. 1798] / Miss Elizabeth North. Harvard University, Loeb Music Library
creatorOf Macfarren, George, 1788-1843,. Autograph letter signed from George Macfarren, London, to [James Winston?] [manuscript], 1826 March 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Engagement between the King's Theatre, London, and dancer Auguste Vestris : manuscript, 3 July and 27 August 1780. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Dan H. Laurence Collection. Travelling Repertory Theatre Company, England - publicity flyer of productions at King's Theatre, Hammersmith, May-June 1946. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
creatorOf Dan H. Laurence Collection. Saint Joan : a chronicle play in six scenes and an epilogue / by Bernard Shaw ; produced by Lewis Casson ; director, Basil C. Langton - program for production by the Travelling Repertory Theatre at King's Theatre, Hammersmith, March 7, 1946. University of Guelph. McLaughlin Library
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associatedWith Great Britain. Lord Chamberlain's Office. corporateBody
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associatedWith Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759. person
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associatedWith Mason, Monk. person
associatedWith Montrose, James Graham, Duke of, 1755-1836, person
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associatedWith Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. person
associatedWith Taylor, William, fl. 1811. person
associatedWith Venua, F. (Frédéric), b. 1788. person
associatedWith Villiers, George Child-, 1773-1859, person
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