Articles of agreement made between Samuel Phelps, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and William and Margaret Eburne [manuscript], 1859 March 15.

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Articles of agreement made between Samuel Phelps, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and William and Margaret Eburne [manuscript], 1859 March 15.

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For the engagement of Margaret Eburne, wife of William Eburne, comedian, for five months.

2 leaves ; 33 x 21 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England)

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The Sadler's Wells site has been occupied by six different theatres since 1683. The first 'musick' house was built by a Mr Sadler, who also opened a fashionable spa there after rediscovering monastic springs believed to have medicinal properties. The spa declined in popularity but the theatre has survived through the centuries in many forms, including as an aquatic theatre staging patriotic plays in the early 1800s, a music hall showcasing acts such as Marie Lloyd and Harry Champion in the late ...

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Phelps, Samuel, 1804-1878

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Actor and theatrical manager. From the description of Signature of Samuel Phelps, 1875. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453243 Phelps, a noted tragedian, took over the management of Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, in 1843, and presented a series of major Shakespearean revivals. His productions were notable for their pageantry as well as for Phelps' efforts to restore the Shakespearean text. From the guide to the Papers, 1835-1886 (inclusive), 1843-1871 (bulk)., ...

Eburne, Margaret, 1829 or 1830-1903

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