Autograph letters signed from Edward Saker, Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool, to Ellen Kean [manuscript], 1875.

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Autograph letters signed from Edward Saker, Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool, to Ellen Kean [manuscript], 1875.

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(1) refers to his revival of Henry V the previous season and his plans for a similar revival of The winter's tale this year. (2) mentions receiving a book of costumes for The winter's tale.

2 items ; 21 x 13 cm.

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Alexandra Theatre (Liverpool, England)

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Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...

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. ...

Saker, Edward, 1831-1883

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