Partbook of James Quin for the part of Henry VIII in King Henry VIII [manuscript], ca. 1735.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Partbook of James Quin for the part of Henry VIII in King Henry VIII [manuscript], ca. 1735.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/263098982

There is no indication of the theatre or date. Quin took the part at Lincoln's Inn Fields in 1726-27 and at Drury Lane and Covent Garden 1735-49. Shattuck states the venue and date as London, Covent Garden, April 16, 1751.

13 leaves ; 16.5 x 21 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7159968

Folger Shakespeare Library

Related Entities

There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

Covent Garden Theatre

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hj0h5f (corporateBody)

Thomas Harris, John Philip Kemble and others proprietors of the New Theatre Royal called Covent Garden Theatre. From the description of Grant for 85 years from Covent Garden Theatre to George Raikes of Cornhill, Esq. [manuscript], 1809 September 18. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 281643481 The Covent Garden Theatre was built by John Rich in London in 1732. Also known as the Royal Opera House. From the description of Documents concerning finance...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qk86d3 (person)

William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Quin, James, 1693-1766

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61r82k6 (person)