Prologue and epilogue for Shakespeare's Macbeth at Drury Lane [manuscript], 1794 April 21.

Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823

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John Philip Kemble (1 February 1757 – 26 February 1823) was a British actor. He was born into a theatrical family as the eldest son of Roger Kemble, actor-manager of a touring troupe. His elder sister Sarah Siddons achieved fame with him on the stage of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His other siblings, Charles Kemble, Stephen Kemble, Ann Hatton, and Elizabeth Whitlock, also enjoyed success on the stage. He was manager of the Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres in London, where his reforms ...

Colman, George, 1762-1836 ,

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George Colman (1762-1836) was a British dramatist and, since July 1789, manager of the Haymarket Theatre. From the description of Letter by George Colman to Robert William Elliston, 1802. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 82677104 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to the manager of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, 1833 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270129692 From t...

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...

Folger, Henry Clay, 1857-1930

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Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829

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Elizabeth Farren [married name Elizabeth Smith Stanley, countess of Derby], English actress. From the description of Elizabeth Farren manuscript material : 1 item, 1820 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 217299771 Irish actress. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Mrs. Piozzi, 1797 May 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270529790 ...

Fitzpatrick, Richard, 1747-1813

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Irish army officer and public official. From the description of Richard Fitzpatrick papers, 1777-1956. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450275 British general. From the description of Letters signed (2) : London, to Sir James Murray-Pulteney, 1806 Jun. 27-Aug. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270538191 ...

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. ...