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The Drury Lane Theatre in London is the oldest English theater still in use.

From the description of Financial records, 1747-1817. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78201833

From the guide to the Financial records, 1747-1817., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

The performances took place at the King's theatre, Haymarket and at the Lyceum between 1809 and 1812. Some of Benjamin Wyatt's plans for the rebuilding of the theatre (1812, 1814), and a plan for the Birmingham theatre, undated, are among these volumes.

From the description of Records of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1766-1880. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694089623

The Theatre Royal in Drury Lane was built in London in 1663 on the site of an early 17th-century cockpit. The theater was later known as the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane, and then the Drury Lane Theatre.

From the description of Drury Lane Theatre records, 1795-1816. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122455650

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creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Account of actresses engaged by Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript] 1774. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill for performances of Gamester and Smugglers, 1796 Apr. 27. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1753-1868. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Indenture, 1794. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Mazzinghi, Joseph, 1765-1844. Letter to Thomas Shaw, 1803 Nov. 2. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Beaumont, John Thomas Barber, 1774-1841,. Autograph letter signed from John Thomas Barber Beaumont to James Winston, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1820 February 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbills from Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1802-1803, 1818. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 29709 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848,. Autograph letters signed from Thomas Cooke to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1845. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Article of agreement between R. W. Elliston and Isaac Nathan and Elizabeth Blake [manuscript], 1823 August 14. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833. Letter : to R.W. Elliston or any of the managers, [Royal Theatre Drury Lane], [not after 1833] Nov. 23. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Articles of agreement between R. W. Elliston and George Charles Carr, of Sydney St., parish of St. Pancras [manuscript], 1822 June 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Penley, William, 1773-1838,. Autograph letter signed from William Penley, Theatre Leamington Spa, to B.P. Bellamy [manuscript], 1821 October 4. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Young, Anne, 1775-1825,. Autograph letters signed from Ann (Biggs) Young to various people [manuscript], 1808. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852. Papers arising out of the destruction of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1809-1819. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Miles, William Augustus, 1753?-1817,. Autograph letter signed from William Augustus Miles, Heathe, Southampton, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1813 December 21. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Skinner, Cornelia Otis, 1901-1979. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1757-ca.1920. Houghton Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Richard Brinsley Sheridan additional papers, 1771-1809. Houghton Library
creatorOf Horn, Matilda, b. 1790,. Autograph letter signed from Matilda Horn, Lambeth, to James Winston, Theatre Royal Drury Lane [manuscript], 1819 August 14 Saturday morning. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 29711 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 29710 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Bellamy, Richard, 1743?-1813,. Autograph letters signed from Richard Bellamy to Richard Peake, treasurer of Drury Lane [manuscript], 1798-1799. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Milton, John, 1608-1674. Comus [manuscript] : adapted to the stage from the masque 1846 January 1 / by Milton ; but marked, corrected, &c, as acted at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by George Ellis, prompter. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Agreement (draft) of R.B.S. [Richard Brinsley Sheridan] of Drury Lane Theatre with S.I. [Samuel Ireland] [manuscript], 1795 June 28. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Free Library of Philadelphia Collection of Literary Manuscripts, 1666-1990 Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department
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
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 33488 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Collins, Arthur, 1864-1933. Autograph letter signed from Arthur Collins, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1903 August 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Autograph agreement (draft) and letter signed from Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan [manuscript], 1795. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Dignum, Charles, 1765-1827,. Autograph letter signed from Chas. [D?]ignum to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1827 March 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Bills and receipts of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1713/14-1716. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816,. Autograph letter from Dorothy Jordan, Bushy House, to Mr. Shaw, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane [manuscript], 18th or 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862,. Autograph letters signed from J.S. Knowles to W.C. Macready [manuscript], 1823-1830. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Betty, Henry, 1819-1897,. Autograph letter signed from Henry Betty, Adelphi, to [James R. Anderson] [manuscript], 1849 January 16, Wednesday. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Garrick, George, 1723-1779. Document, 1769. Ohio University, Alden Library
creatorOf Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831,. Autograph letters to R.W. Elliston from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1815-1824. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Hull, Anna Maria, 1727-1805,. Autograph letter signed from Anna Maria Hull to [Elizabeth] Edmead, No. 2, Townes Street, Dublin, Ireland 1790 February 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Cooper, John, 1790-1870,. Autograph letters signed from John W. Cooper to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1859. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mantell, Thomas, Sir, 1751-1831,. Theatrical records of Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and Haymarket theatres [manuscript], 1764-1786. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Winston, James, 1773-1843,. Autograph letters to James Winston from various correspondents [manuscript], ca. 1806-1819. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815,. Letter signed from Samuel Whitbread, Dover Street, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1812 June 10. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Marlborough, George Spencer Churchill, Duke of, 1766-1840,. Autograph letters signed from George Spencer Churchill Marlborough to [Edmund Kean] [manuscript], 1819-1820. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Lee, Alexander, 1802-1851,. Autograph letters signed to Alexander Lee, Drury Lane Theatre, from unidentified correspondents [manuscript], 1830 November 30 and December 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Clive, Mrs (Catherine), 1711-1785,. Autograph letter signed from Mrs. Catherine Clive, Twickenham, to David Garrick [manuscript], 1776 January 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Parts for the roles of Antonio, Trinculo, Miranda and Ariel in The tempest, as acted at Drury Lane [manuscript], 1836. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Raymond, James Grant, d. 1817,. Autograph letter signed from Raymond James Grant, Lyceum, to Mrs. Garrick, Adelphi [manuscript], 1810 October 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Autograph outline in the hand of Richard Brinsley Sheridan for considering a settlement of Mr. Linley's interest in Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], ca. 1793. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816,. Autograph letter signed from Dora Jordan, Cadogan Place, to [Drury Lane or Covent Garden] [manuscript], [1812?-1814?]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Carents, William, 17th/18th cent. Order to pay Edward Laughlin from William Carents [manuscript], 17th or 18th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Harrington, Charles Stanhope, Earl of, 1780-1851,. Autograph letter from Lord Petersham to [Edmund Kean], [1818?]. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Havard, Mr. (William), 1710?-1778,. Autograph letter signed from Mr. (William) Havard, London, to [David Garrick] [manuscript], 1769 May 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Papers, 1776-1815. Houghton Library
creatorOf Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893. [Theater programs and related ephemera in the John Davis Batchelder Collection. 3. Miscellaneous]. Library of Congress
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Colman, at Bath [manuscript], 1761 December 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan family papers, 1693-1917 (bulk: 1762-1917). Houghton Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Agreement between Alfred Bunn, manager of Drury Lane Theatre, and Charles Kean [manuscript], 1837 December 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Saunders, Henry, fl. 1819,. Autograph letter signed from Henry Saunders, London, to [James Winston?] [manuscript], [1819?]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Dance, George. Now or never [microform] : a farce in one act / [by G. Dance]. Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
creatorOf Willmott, John, 19th cent. Autograph letters signed from John Willmott, Greenwich, to R.W. Elliston, Drury Lane [manuscript], 1820-1822. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Manuscript history of the British stage during the 18th century, ca. 1800-1850. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852,. Autograph letter initialed from John Howard Payne, London, to Peter Moore, Piccadilly [manuscript], 1817 August 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Johnsoniana; or, Supplement to Boswell: being anecdotes and sayings of Dr. Johnson, extra-illustrated, 1668-1866 (inclusive);, 1738-1836 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Howe, John, fl 1850. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Hamlet, 1800-1909. Houghton Library
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
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. An account of all the piece's performed at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane from the commencement of Mr. Macready's management in 1841 [manuscript], 1841-1843. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Poole, John, 1786?-1872,. Autograph letters signed from John Poole, Paris and London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1820-1830s. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Lacy, James, 1696-1774,. Letter signed by James Lacy and D. Garrick to the Lord Chamberlain [manuscript], 1769 September 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Smith, Lita. Lita Smith diary of Drury Lane, 1916. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Peake, Richard,. Collection of letters and other documents relating to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], ca. 1787-1848 1813-1848. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835,. Receipt from W.H. Ireland to James Caulfield [manuscript], 1805 March 2. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816,. Autograph letter initialled from Sheridan to [Thomas] Greenwood [manuscript], 1795 November 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Colman, George, 1732-1794,. Autograph letters signed and unsigned from George Colman to Charles Burney, Thomas Cadell, David Garrick, Dennis O'Bryen, [William Woodfall] and others [manuscript], ca. 1765-1787. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Theater and opera scrapbooks, 1902-1918. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Program, 1832 Apr. 10. Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives
creatorOf Bayley, R., fl. 1818-1820,. Autograph letters signed from R. Bayley to various recipients [manuscript], 1818-1820. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Epilogue by David Garrick spoken by Mrs. Woffington at the opening of the house [manuscript], [1747]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Ticket : for the benefit of Mr. Emery, 1822 June 11. Texas Christian University
creatorOf [T.R. Drury Lane, 1783-1785]. Yale University Library
referencedIn Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833. Papers of Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1814-1833. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Receipts from Drury Lane [manuscript], 1809. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Cooke, John, fl. 1819,. Autograph letter signed from John Cooke, London, to James Winston [manuscript], 1819 October 22. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Johnsonian Miscellanies, extra-illustrated, 1538-1900 (inclusive);, 1738-1866 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn 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 Drury Lane Theatre Treasury Sheets, 1921-1927 V & A Department of Theatre and Performance
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, [James St.], to Mr. Hoadly [manuscript], [1744] December 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Miscellaneous documents of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1774-1827. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Pritchard, J. L. (John Langford), 1799-1850,. Autograph letter signed from J.L. Pritchard to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1845 October 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick to Mr. Moody, at the Theatre, Liverpool [manuscript], 1775 August 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Waldron, F. G. (Francis Godolphin), 1744-1818,. Autograph letter signed from Francis Godolphin Waldron, London, to Mr. Westley, treasurer of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1781 October 6. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833,. Autograph letter signed from John O'Keeffe, Chichester, Sussex to J. Winston, Esqr., Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1826 May 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Grubb, John, 18th/19th cent. Autograph letter signed from John Grubb, Drury Lane, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1798 November 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Warren, Edward, fl. 1814-1815. Calculation of average box office receipts at Edmund Kean's performances [manuscript], 1814-1815. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Financial records, 1747-1817. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Great Britain. Court of King's Bench. Declaration in Kean v. Elliston of the Court of King's Bench, Great Britain [manuscript], ca. 1826 January. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852,. Letter from Samuel James Arnold, Drury Lane Theatre, to T. L. Bellamy [manuscript], 1817 May 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Raymond, James Grant, d. 1817,. Receipt from James Grant Raymond to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1814 July 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Raymond, James Grant, d. 1817,. Autograph letters signed from James Grant Raymond to various people [manuscript], ca. 1808-ca. 1809. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Kelly, Michael, 1762-1826. Michael Kelly Papers, 1790-1835. Boston College. John J. Burns Library
creatorOf Winston, James, 1773-1843,. Collection of papers relating to Thomas King [manuscript], 1759-1806. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn William Smith papers, 1760-1823 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Agreement between R.W. Elliston, manager of Drury Lane Theatre, and John and Emma Willmott of Drury Lane, St. Martins-in-the-fields [manuscript], 1822 June 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III). Warrant to issue letters patent from George III, King of Great Britain, to John, Earl of Westmorland, keeper of the Privy Seal [manuscript], 1812 June 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Cromwell, Thomas, 1792-1870. Honour, [or, The arrivals from college] [microform] : comedy, 5 acts / Thomas Cromwell. Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
referencedIn Lacy, Willoughby, 1749-1831,. Autograph letter signed from Willoughby Lacy to David Garrick [manuscript], 1776 September 21. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mayhew, James, 1771-1845. Book of memorandums, 1793. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Rich, John, 1682?-1761,. Autograph letters signed from John Rich to various recipients [manuscript], 1722-1753. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Colman, George, 1762-1836. Papers of George Colman [manuscript], 1794-1831. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Ellis, George Cressall, 1809-1875. George Cressall Ellis promptbook for Beaux' stratagem, 1867. Houghton Library
creatorOf Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848. Agreement between Thomas Simpson Cooke and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane [manuscript], 1833 January 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852,. Autograph letter signed from John Howard Payne, Covent Garden, to C.W. Ward, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane [manuscript], 1816 May 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849. Signature : [London, n.d.], [n.d.]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Fielding, John, Sir, 1721-1780,. Autograph letter from Sir John Fielding, Bow St., to David Garrick, Esqr. [manuscript], 1773 November 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Thomas Coutts & Co. Subscriptions for rebuilding Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1811-1812. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835. Notes on James Quin [manuscript], 18th or 19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Rich, John, 1682?-1761,. Autograph letter signed from John Rich to various people [manuscript], 1722 October 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Winston, James, 1773-1843. Theatrical autograph album of James Winston [manuscript], 1804-1842. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ebsworth, Joseph, 1788-1868,. Autograph letter signed from Joseph Ebsworth, Drury Lane Theatre, London, to [James Winston?] [manuscript], 1818 December 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan additional printed ephemera, 1815-2008. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Cast list for a projected performance of Hamlet at Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], ca. 1815? Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph order signed by David Garrick [manuscript], 1775 November 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878,. Autograph letters signed from Samuel Phelps, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1864. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 29945 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Autograph ocassional prologue by David Garrick spoken at the opening of Drury Lane House [manuscript], 1750. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Fund for Decayed Actors. Letter : London, to an unidentified recipient at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1805 Mar 9. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Knowles, James Sheridan, 1784-1862,. Autograph letters signed from J.S. Knowles to W. Macready [manuscript], 1825-1838. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Perry, S. (Sampson), 1747-1823,. Autograph letter signed from S. (Sampson) Perry, No. 13, Salisbury St., to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], [1791] September 14 Wednesday. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. Letter to Mrs. Whitelocke, 1819 Apr. 23. Houghton Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill from Drury Lane Theatre for a performance of Hamlet [manuscript], 1771 May 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
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
creatorOf Smith, John, fl. 1819-1820,. Autograph letters signed from John Smith, London, to various recipients [manuscript], 1819-1820. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821. A case of conscience [manuscript], ca. 1799. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn David Garrick papers, 1749-1778. Houghton Library
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referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Indenture, 1794. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Ward, Charles William, 18th/19th cent. Autograph letter signed from C.W. Ward, secretary of Drury Lane Theater, to T. L. Bellamy [manuscript], 1817 May 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Boswell's Life of Johnson : including Boswell's Journal of a tour to the Hebrides and Johnson's Diary of a journey into North Wales, edited by George Birkbeck Hill, extra-illustrated, 1464-1897 (inclusive), 1724-1874 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834,. Autograph letters signed from Charles Lamb to Thomas Manning [manuscript], 1801-1808. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Fawcett, John, d. 1793. A list of the benefits at Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1767-1793. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill from Drury Lane Theatre for performance of The alchymist [manuscript], 1774 December 6. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn On the new front of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1775 September 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Jule, T. J., fl. 1842,. Autograph letter signed from T.J. Jule, Drury Lane Theatre, London, to A.B. [Alfred Bunn?] [manuscript], 1842 October 28. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Dulles, Joseph, c. 1754-1818. Joseph Dulles papers, 1808-1810. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph order signed by David Garrick [manuscript], 1777 January 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Orger, Mary Ann, 1788-1849,. Autograph letter signed from Mary Anne (Ivers) Orger, James St., [London], to [James Winston] [manuscript], 1819 October 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. Papers relating to William Charles Macready, 1831-1839. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Hogan, Charles Beecher, 1906-. Papers of Charles Beecher Hogan. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Chatterton, F. B. (Frederick Balsir), 1834-1886,. Autograph letter signed from F.B. Chatterton, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, to Charles Edward Flower [manuscript], 1878 October 16. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Agreement between Frances Abington and D. Garrick [manuscript], 1774 May 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Burgess, Henry, fl. 1813,. Bargain and sale for £100 signed by Henry Burgess and Griffith Foulkes [manuscript], 1813 May 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Wyatt, Benjamin Dean, 1775-1855,. Receipt from Benjamin Dean Wyatt to Samuel Whitbread, London [manuscript], 1812 August 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Cross, Letitia, ca. 1677-1737,. Autograph letter signed from Letitia Cross to an unknown recipient [manuscript], 1710/11 March 22. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Collection of autograph letters signed (some incomplete) from David Garrick, Merton, Burlington House, London and Southampton St., London, to the Countess of Burlington [manuscript], 1749 July 18-November 4. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Letter : [London], to R.B. Peake, n.p., 1847 June 11. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Boycott, A. Drawings of interiors of London theaters, 1864-1873 and undated. Houghton Library
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creatorOf Du Ponte, Lucy, fl. 1808,. Autograph letter signed from Lucy Du Ponte, West Smithfield, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1808 August 26 Saturday. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Hampton, to [Richard Glover] [manuscript], [1766?] Monday. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Pass-book : manuscript, 1797-1798. Houghton Library
referencedIn Price, Stephen, 1782 or 3-1840,. Autograph letter initialed from Stephen Price to Edmund Shaw Simpson, New York [manuscript], 1832 December 14. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Covent Garden Theatre. Theater program collection, 1809-1830. California State University, Northridge
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Financial records, 1747-1817. Houghton Library
referencedIn Sheridan-Grubb papers concerning the Drury Lane Theatre, 1765-1841 (inclusive), 1795-1806 (bulk). Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Baynes, E. D. (Edward Dacres),. Autograph letters signed from Edward Dacres Baynes to C.W. Ward of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1817-1818. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Hull, Anna Maria, 1727-1805,. Autograph letter signed from Anna Maria Hull to Miss Eccles, Theatre Royal, York [manuscript], 1787 April 12. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. A list of the tragedies, comedies, operas and farces performed by their majesties company at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane [manuscript], 1795. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Powell, William, 1762-1812,. Autograph letter signed from William Powell, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1799 March 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Carey, P., Mrs., fl. 1820,. Receipt from P. Carey to R.W. Elliston, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1820 July 10. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831,. Autograph letters to Robert William Elliston from various correspondents [manuscript], 1814-1821. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sutherland, George Granville Leveson-Gower, Duke of, 1758-1833,. Autograph letter signed from Lord Stafford, Cleveland House, London, to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1819 March 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Popular dance sheet music from the 19th and 20th-century, 1852-1912 and undated. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777,. Autograph letter signed from Samuel Foote to [Garrick?] [manuscript], 1760 July 22. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn George Powell Archive, 1333-1915 Aberystwyth University
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Order from Drury Lane Theatre concerning tickets [manuscript], 1722 September 22. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, the Adelphi, to Mr. Bowes, Grosvenor Square [manuscript], [1777] April 23. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ducrow, Andrew, 1793-1842,. Autograph letter signed from Andrew Ducrow to J. Winston [manuscript], 1825 July 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Wood, William B., 1779-1861. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's King Lear, 1756-1927. Houghton Library
referencedIn Randall, E.,. Autograph letter signed from E. Randall, 29 Berners Street, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1803 April 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Translation and copy of David Garrick's Prologue spoken to Much ado about nothing, 1766 February 2. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Havard, Mr. (William), 1710?-1778,. Jeu d'esprit [manuscript], ca. 1733-1775. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Autograph agreement between William Charles Macready and John Mitchell, bookseller, Old Bond St., London [manuscript], 1841 December 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Playscripts and Promptbooks Collection TXRC02-A0., 1795-1978, bulk 1870-1915 Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
referencedIn Kelly, F. H., fl. 1826,. Autograph letter signed from F.H. Kelly, Liverpool, to [T.?] Munro, Cockermouth, Cumberland [manuscript], 1826 June 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan, Thomas, 1775-1817,. Autograph letter signed from Thomas Sheridan, 11 South Audley St., [London], to [John] Crampton [manuscript], [1809?]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Ansell, Sarah, fl. 1794-1808,. Receipt from Sarah Ansell to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1804 April 20. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Linley, Thomas, 1756-1778. The witches, and fairies, an ode in commemoration of Shakespear by Thomas Linley, [ca. 1775]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Lauder, Thomas Dick, Sir, 1784-1848,. Autograph letter signed from Sir Thomas Dick Lauder, The Grange House, Edinburgh, to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1838 January 12. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Harris, Augustus, Sir, 1852-1896,. Letter from Augustus Harris, Drury Lane Theatre, to Mr. R. W. Lowe [manuscript], 1888 December 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Memorandum of an agreement between R. W. Elliston and Andrew Ducrow [manuscript], 1824 July 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Smith, John Russell, 1810-1894,. Theatrical miscellany [manuscript], ca. 1826-1851. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 31973 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Winston, James, 1773-1843. Receipt signed from J. Winston of Drury Lane Theatre to Giussepe de Begnis [manuscript], 1825 March 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Souvenir programs of theatrical productions, 1883-1965. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757. Copy of a humerous tale as related at Drury Lane Theatre by the late Colley Cibber, ca. 1735 [manuscript], ca. 1850. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Beaumont, Margaret, 1756-1829,. Autograph letter signed from Margaret Beaumont, Perth, to James Winston, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1819 August 18. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Theatre Royal Drury Lane fines [manuscript] : season 1812-13, 1812-1813. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Copy of extract from Evening True Sun commenting on Mr. Booth's performance of Richard III at Drury Lane Theatre, November 21, 1836 [manuscript], [19th century?]. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Broadside Playbills, 18th-20th century Princeton University. Library. Dept. of Rare Books and Special CollectionsRare Book Division
referencedIn Rich, Christopher Mosier, b. 1693. An account of plays acted at Lincoln's Inn Fields and at Drury Lane theatres [manuscript], 1714-1723. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824. Description of the new Theatre-Royal, Drury Lane, extracted from the British Neptune, and the address on the opening written by Lord Byron [manuscript], 1812 October 4. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Fitzpatrick, Richard, 1747-1813. Prologue and epilogue for Shakespeare's Macbeth at Drury Lane [manuscript], 1794 April 21. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Rich, John, 1682?-1761. John Rich letter to the Managers of the Theatre in Drury Lane, circa 1772. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Holland, Charles, 1768-1849,. Receipt from Charles Holland to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1820 July 10. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Younger, Elizabeth, 1699-1762. Epilogue spoken at Oxford by Miss Younger [at the end of the Drury Lane company's appearance] [manuscript], 1713 July 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Bill for stage properties of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], [1714?] April 10. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Winston, James, 1773-1843,. Collection of miscellaneous theatrical papers compiled by James Winston, George Colman, J.H. Burn and others [manuscript], compiled ca. 1800-ca. 1845, ca. 1905. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, George, 1723-1779. Journal (incomplete) containing receipts and payments of George Garrick [manuscript], 1749 October 30-1750 April 28. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Bell, William Edward, fl. 1861,. Autograph letter signed from William Edward Bell to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1861 January 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Hopson, William Fowler, 1849-1935. John Howard Payne: playbills of performances, 1813-1817. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Stead, Hiram,. Stead Collection, 1672-1932. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Osborne, Charles, fl. 1825,. Autograph letter signed from Charles Osborne, Theatre Royal, Worthing, to J[ames] Winston [manuscript], 1825 September 2. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Bayzand, William, fl. 1804,. Receipt signed from William Bayrand to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1804 April 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Rich, John, 1682?-1761. John Rich letter to the Managers of the Theatre in Drury Lane, circa 1722. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Bannister, John, 1760-1836. Farewell address of Mr. Bannister : manuscript, 1815 June 1. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Shaw, Thomas, fl. 1812,. Autograph letter signed from Thomas Shaw, Middle Temple Hall, to C.W. Ward, Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1812 October 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Winston, James, 1773-1843. List of plays performed in London in the hand of James Winston, 1728-42 [manuscript], 18th or 19th century . Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Indenture between Willoughby Lacy and Richard Niner : 1780 Aug 29. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Kemble, Stephen, 1758-1822. Address by way of prologue to be spoken prior to Stephen Kemble's performing Falstaff in Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1802 October 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Sheridan-Grubb papers concerning the Drury Lane Theatre, 1765-1841 (inclusive), 1795-1806 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Richard Brinsley Sheridan papers connected with the Drury Lane Theatre, 1768-1825. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 31974 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn Performances at Covent Garden and Drury Lane Theatres [manuscript], 1828-1851. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Agreement between Frederic Polhill and Henry Rowley Bishop [manuscript], 1831 June 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Jones, Charles, fl. 1818,. Autograph letter signed from Charles Jones to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1818 February 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Hoare, Prince, 1755-1834. Prince Hoare manuscript material : 5 items, 1790-1819 New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn The strolling company, a play [manuscript], ca. 1805. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Graves, Henry, 1806-1892,. Autograph letter signed from Henry Graves, Drury Lane, to John Brougham [manuscript], 1875 April 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Autograph manuscript of A Christmas tale, 1st part, with corrections by David Garrick, ca. 1773. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779,. Poetical miscellany of David Garrick [manuscript], ca. 1765. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Miscellaneous theatrical papers Houghton Library
referencedIn David Garrick correspondence and other papers, 1701-1779 (bulk), 1701-1948 (inclusive). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Beaumont, Francis, 1584-1616. Papers relating to William Charles Macready, 1831-1839. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Elinson, Edward, fl. 1840,. Receipt from Edward Elinson to Mr. Andrews [manuscript], 1840 June 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Ticket to Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, 1803 Mar. 6. Texas Christian University
referencedIn D'Egville, Peter,. Autograph letter signed from Peter Dagville, London, to [Willoughby] Lacy [manuscript], 1776 May 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831. Papers of R.W. Elliston [manuscript], 1816-1826. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873. Pass to admit two to the boxes at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1826 May 8. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Garrick, Christopher Philip, 1784-1847,. Autograph letter signed from Christopher Philip Garrick, London, to W.R. Elliston, Esqr., at Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1822 October 26. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill for performances of Isabella and Lodoiska, 1795 Nov. 2. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Papers, 1593-1824 (inclusive), 1794-1813 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Porter, Jane, 1776-1850. Diary of Jane Porter [manuscript], 1801-1803. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Notes and newspaper cuttings on Maria Theresa Bland, 1770-1837. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848,. Autograph letters signed from Thomas Simpson Cooke to J. Winston [manuscript], 1819-1830. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn King, Thomas, 1730-1805,. Autograph letters signed and unsigned from Thomas King, Liverpool and London, to various people [manuscript], 1767-1801. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833,. Autograph letter signed from Edmund Kean, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, to Francis Freeling [manuscript], 1818 February 10. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Reynolds, Frederick, 1764-1841,. Autograph letter signed from F. Reynolds, London, to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 18th or 19th century Monday. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Bills and receipts for the wardrobe, stage properties, writings and printing [manuscript], 1713-1716. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823. Autograph manuscript of Kemble's parts in 34 plays in the hand of John Philip Kemble [manuscript], 1783-1805. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Donald Hyde and Mary Hyde Eccles Autograph Collection, 1505-1957 (inclusive), 1702-1854 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Beazley, Samuel, 1786-1851. Drawings of English theaters, 1790-1820. Houghton Library
creatorOf Crowquill, Alfred. Friar Rush, or, Harlequin and King Gold [microform]. Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
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creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Agreement between Frederic Polhill and Paul Bedford [manuscript], 1831 September 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Kenrick, W. (William), 1725?-1779. Part for the role of Falstaff in Falstaff's wedding [manuscript], 1803. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757. Papers of Colley Cibber [manuscript], 1720-1745. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbills, 1825-1850. University of Florida
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Articles of agreement between R. W. Elliston and Isaac Nathan and William Henry Scraggs [manuscript], 1823 August 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn British Isles pantomime playbills and posters, ca. 1830-1880. Houghton Library
creatorOf Kemble, Stephen, 1758-1822,. Autograph letters signed from Stephen Kemble to various recipients [manuscript], 1789-1818? Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn May, Samuel, 1821 or 2-1876,. Letters to Samuel May from various correspondents [manuscript], 1860-1870. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Cook, William, d. 1824,. Autograph letter signed from W. Cooke, London, to Isaac Reed [manuscript], 1783 October 5. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre records, 1795-1816. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Grenfell, Pascoe, 1761-1838,. Autograph letter signed from Pascoe Grenfell to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1818 February 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Hackett, Norman. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, 1804-1905. Houghton Library
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 25915 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
creatorOf Cole, John William, d. 1870,. Autograph letter signed from John William Calcraft to R.W. Elliston [manuscript], 1826 January 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Appleton, Charlotte, fl. 1825,. Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Appleton to [James Winston] [manuscript], 1825 February 15. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Copies from London playbills 1741-1814 [manuscript], ca. 1835. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Rich, John, 1682?-1761. Autograph note signed from John Rich to Mr. R. Wilks, Mr. B. Booth or Mr. C. Cibber, managers of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1723 May 20. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Taylor, John, of Bath. David Garrick papers from the Thomas Rackett collection, 1741-1776. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Bills and receipts for the wardrobe, stage properties, writings and printing used in productions of Shakespearean and other plays [manuscript], 1714-1716. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Miller, Charlotte, fl. 1819,. Receipt from Charlotte Miller to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1819 September 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860,. Autograph letters signed from Alfred Bunn to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1832-1855. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815. Samuel Whitbread correspondence concerning the Drury Lane Theatre, 1811-1815. Houghton Library
creatorOf Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831,. London theatre correspondence, 1813-1825. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Souvenir programs for theatrical productions, 1906-2005. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Engagements of performers, etc. [manuscript], 1807 September 16. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Liston, John, 1776-1846,. Autograph letter from John Liston, London, to Mr. Hawes [manuscript], 1830 March 19 Friday morning. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Moody, John, 1727-1812,. Receipt from John Moody to John Grubb, manager of Drury Lane [manuscript], 1796 May 24. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Articles of agreement signed by John Kemble, on behalf of the patentees, with James Aickin, late belonging to Drury Lane Theatre, comedian [manuscript], 1794 March 31. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Smith, George, fl. 1822,. Autograph letter signed from George Smith, Birmingham, to James Winston, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane [manuscript], 1822 June 27. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893. Letters to Horace Howard Furness, Rev. William Henry Furness, Annis Pulling Jenks Furness, and Mrs. Reed, 1873-1892, n.d. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833. Pass to admit two to the boxes at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1821 Feb. 2. Texas Christian University
referencedIn Great Britain. Court of King's Bench. Office copy of declaration in Kean v. Elliston [manuscript], ca. 1826 January. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840,. Autograph letter signed from Vassall Holland to Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1819 March 6. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Jullien, Louis Antoine, 1812-1860. Contract : between Jullien & Cie., on the part of the Théâtre de Drury Lane, and F. Halévy : manuscript, 1847 Aug. 20. Houghton Library
referencedIn Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905. Promptbooks for productions of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, ca.1797-1907. Houghton Library
creatorOf Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Promptbook for William Charles Macready in Antony and Cleopatra, 1833 July 13. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Cross, Richard, d. 1760. Diaries of Drury Lane Theater performances kept by Richard Cross and William Hopkins [manuscript], 1747-1760, 1762-1764, 1768-1776. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Address by David Garrick spoken to the town the 4th of June 1761 being the Kings birth night and the last time of performing at Drury Lane that season [manuscript], [1761]. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Papers, 1804-1916. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Adams, Sarah Flower, 1805-1848. Lines suggested by Macready's Hamlet at Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1835 October 17. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Smith, William, 1730-1819. William Smith papers, 1760-1823. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
creatorOf Blanchard, Thomas, d. 1859,. Autograph letter from Thomas Blanchard to Mr. Dunn or Mr. Winston [manuscript], 1824 May 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Clayton, Thomas, 1673-1725. Arsinoe, Queen of Cyprus : an opera compos'd by Thomas Clayton : manuscript, [after 1705]. Harvard University, Harvard Theater Collection, Harvard College Library
creatorOf Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833,. Autograph of Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1820 May 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Smith, William, 1730-1819. William Smith papers, 1760-1823. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Mountani, Mrs., fl. 18th/19th cent.,. Autograph letter from Mrs. Mountani, 49 Rathbone Place, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 18th or 19th century Wednesday morning. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Mayhew, James, 1771-1845. Book of memorandums, 1793. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Drawings of English theaters, 1790-1820. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. Richard Brinsley Sheridan papers connected with the Drury Lane Theatre. Houghton Library
creatorOf Oxenford, John, 1812-1877. An address on the occasion of the complimentary benefit offered to Benjamin Webster at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane [manuscript], 1874 March 2. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Dance, Henry, fl. 1820,. Autograph letters signed from Henry Dance to R.W. Elliston [manuscript], 1820. 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
referencedIn Cibber, Susannah Maria Arne, 1714-1766,. Autograph letter signed from Susannah Maria Arne Cibber to David Garrick [manuscript], 1745 November 9. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Autograph letter unsigned (draft) to the Drury Lane Theatre from a prospective lessee [manuscript], ca. 1830. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Boston Museum (1847-1903). Broadside playbills collection, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Barrett, Wilson, 1848-1904. Playscripts and Promptbooks Collection, 1795-1978 (bulk 1870-1915). Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill advertising The double dealer and The Englishman return'd from Paris [manuscript], 1756 October 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Calthrop, G. E. G. E. Calthrop costume designs for Cavalcade, 1931. Houghton Library
referencedIn Williams, I., Junior, fl. 1816-1817. The journal of I. Williams Jr. [manuscript] : containing an account of all remarkable occurrences which have come to his knowledge commencing on Easter Monday 1816, 1816-1817. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Cumberland, Richard, 1732-1811,. Receipt from Richard Cumberland to Mr. Westley [of Drury Lane Theatre] [manuscript], 1789 May 9. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Souvenir programs of contemporary personalities, 1880-1993. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn Mayhew, James, 1771-1845. Masonry notebook, 1784. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Bill for printing playbills [manuscript], 1713/14 January-February. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Selby, Charles, 1802?-1863. Linco's travels [manuscript] : a song / by Charles Selby. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Theatrical music, playbills, and portraits related to Mrs. Jordan, 1783-1825. Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
referencedIn A Collection of 357 wardrobe & property bills for the Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, from 1713 to 1716 [microform] certified for payment by Cibber, Wilks & Booth. Princeton University Library
creatorOf Cubitt, Marie Caroline, b. 1800,. Autograph letter signed from Marie Caroline Cubitt to James Winston [manuscript], 1827 June 12. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Clarkson, Edward, fl. 1818,. Autograph letter signed from Edward Clarkson to [C.W.] Ward, secretary of Drury Lane [manuscript], 1818 January 19. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Phillips, Harriet, fl. 1826. Agreement of Harriet Phillips with Stephen Price, lessee of the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, to engage herself as a performer for the ensuing season [manuscript], 1826 July 25. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Fund for Decayed Actors. Letter : London, to an unidentified recipient at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1805 Mar 9. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Caldecott, Thomas, 1744-1833,. Autograph letter initialed from T.C. [Thomas Caldecott] to John Mander, Bampton, Witney, Oxford [manuscript], 1797 November 30. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833. Theatrical register [manuscript], 1819-1823. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Brooke, Gustavus Vaughan, 1818-1866. Account book [manuscript]. Libraries Australia
referencedIn British Library. Additional manuscript 31972 [microform]. University of Missouri -- Columbia, MU Libraries; University of Missouri; MU; Ellis Library; University of Missouri Columbia
referencedIn A catalogue of tragedies, comedies, operas, and farces performed by His Majesty's Company at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane [manuscript], 1794-1808. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Doran, Dr. (John), 1807-1878,. Autograph letter and letter fragment signed from Dr. John Doran, London, to Lilian Adelaide Neilson [manuscript], 1870-1871. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill for a performance of Isabella ; or, the fatal marriage, 1796 Apr. 16. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Foote, Maria, 1797?-1867,. Autograph letters signed and unsigned from Maria Foote, London, to various people [manuscript], ca. 1820-1828. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Pemberton, Charles Reece, 1790-1840,. Autograph letter signed from C.R. Pemberton, Liverpool, to Thomas N. Talfourd, London [manuscript], 1829 January 29. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Dunn, William, 1782-1855,. Autograph agreement signed by William Dunn, treasurer of Drury Lane Theatre, with Edmund Kean [manuscript], 1832 November 1. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Collier, John Payne, 1789-1883,. Some collections relating to the stage, from and after the Restoration [manuscript], [19th century]. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Playbill for performances of Jane Shore and Lodoiska, 1795 Oct. 5. Texas Christian University
creatorOf Maddocks, Walter, d. 1823,. Receipt from W. Maddocks to Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1817 June 21. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Lacy, James, 1696-1774,. Autograph letter signed from James Lacy and David Garrick to the Lord Chamberlain [manuscript], 1767 February 7. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Covent Garden Theatre. Theatre Royal playbills, 1805. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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creatorOf Tidswell, Charlotte, 1759 or 60-1846,. Autograph letter signed from Charlotte Tidswell, London, to The Proprietors of the late Theatre Royal Drury Lane [manuscript], 18th or 19th century July 28. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Drury Lane Theatre. Account books of Drury Lane Theatre [manuscript], 1823. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Bence, Harriet Emma, fl. 1813,. Autograph letter signed from Harriet Emma Bence, Dorchester, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1813 November 28. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822. Autograph ticket signed Violette [manuscript], [1747] February 11. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Garrick, Eva Maria, 1724-1822. Collection of miscellaneous manuscript items of Eva Maria Garrick [manuscript], 18th-19th century. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Rogers Memorial Collection: Musical and theatrical programs, 1794-1937 (inclusive), 1845-1937 (bulk). Houghton Library
creatorOf Bellamy, George Anne, 1731?-1788,. Autograph letter signed from George Anne Bellamy to [Robert] Dodsley, Drury Lane, [manuscript], [1759]. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Leveridge, Richard, 1670 or 71-1758. Music in Macbeth, copied ca. 1725. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf Garrick, David, 1717-1779. Epilogue by David Garrick for Mrs. Yates upon her return to Drury Lane, [1774]. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Winston, James, 1773-1843,. Theatrical records, Covent Garden and Drury Lane [manuscript], ca. 1820-1835. Folger Shakespeare Library
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referencedIn Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, Earl of, 1775-1851,. Autograph letter signed from Edward Smith Stanley, Earl of Derby, to [Edmund Kean] [manuscript], 1819 March 9. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Elliston, William G. Autograph letter signed : Leamington Priors, to Mr. Winston, 1820 Sept. 22. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Mayhew, James, 1771-1845. Masonry notebook, 1784. Princeton University Library
referencedIn Goodwin, Thomas, 1799-1886. The Thomas Goodwin collection, 1818-1884. Oberlin College Library
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