Drury Lane Theatre records 1795-1816

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Drury Lane Theatre records 1795-1816

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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. Collection contains parchment documents including licenses, assignments and releases of property relating to the Royal Theatre, Drury Lane. Several items concern the activities of Richard Brinsley Sheridan in Drury Lane.

.3 linear foot (3 folders)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6315748

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)

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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 guide to the Drury Lane Theatre records, 1795-1816, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) Under managing director Sir Alfred Butt, the 1920s saw The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane enjoy great box office success with musicals such as ...

Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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Dramatist and Parliamentary leader. From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : Dublin Castle, to Edmond Malone 1785 Oct. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662003 From the description of Autograph letter in the third person : to Mr. Elliston, the actor, 1795 July 5. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662070 From the description of Autograph address on an envelope signed : to R.W. Elliston. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661995 Ep...