Papers of R.W. Elliston [manuscript], 1816-1826.

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Papers of R.W. Elliston [manuscript], 1816-1826.

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Contents: 1) An agreement between R.W. Elliston, as renter of the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, and James Benwell, 1818 (incomplete), and another between Elliston, as manager of Drury Lane, and John Cooper, October 26, 1820. 2) A statement agreeing on the payments to be given to the author of Shakespeare in love, February 4, 1824. 3) The cast list for Coriolanus, June 14, [1824]. 4) Two checks and two theatre tickets, 1816-1826, signed by Elliston.

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Benwell, James, fl. 1818.

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Elliston, R. W. (Robert William), 1774-1831

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Elliston was an English actor and theatrical manager, as well as lessee of the Surrey Theatre, London, beginning in 1809. He later served as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1792-1826 (inclusive), 1812-1820 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79392295 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter not signed (retained draft?) : [Bath], to George Colman, [ca. 1803-04?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2706141...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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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. ...

Drury Lane Theatre

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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...

Cooper, John, 1793-1870

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Theatre Royal (Birmingham, England)

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