Collection of letters and other documents relating to Covent Garden Theatre [manuscript], ca. 1812-1855.

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Collection of letters and other documents relating to Covent Garden Theatre [manuscript], ca. 1812-1855.

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Mostly letters, several concerning tickets and plays submitted for consideration. (1) R.B. Peake to Mr. Mitchell, dated Wednesday January 19, concerning names Mr. Mathews left at the Box door. (2) James Parsloe to unidentified recipient, rejecting an unnamed drama (possibly a draft of a form letter). (3) J. Cooper to W.H. Oxberry, dated January 7, stating that Mr. Bunn "has no desire to avail himself of the services of your 24 Friends the Bedouin Arabs." (4) H.W. Witham to the editor of The age, concerning Covent Garden Theatre's policy on ticket exchanges. (5) Thomas Luppino, May 5, 1812, concerning his application for a position as scene painter. (6) Jos. Glassington, dated March 5, requesting a license be sent to Covent Garden Theatre. (7) Jos. Glassington, concerning payment of annual subscriptions for the Covent Garden Theatrical Fund. (8) John Fawcett? to C. Thompson, June 14, 1828, expressing no recollection of a piece called "Our sixth Edward." (9) Charles Kemble to Mr. Witham, November 4, 1830, verifying that the box office was "perfectly correct" and it is a policy never to exchange tickets. (10) George Bartley to W. Kenneth, August 5, 1837, stating "A gentleman is engaged for the situation you mention." (11) George Bartley to Sir William Woods, June 22, 1838, requesting tickets for a rehearsal of the music of the coronation in Westminster Abbey. (12) from R. Halford to J.P. Harley, requesting information about the deaths of several notable actors. Also, (13) a manuscript ticket, (14) a receipt signed by Geo. Bartley for B.P. Bellamy's subscription to the Covent Garden Theatrical Fund, and (15) a printed document "Particulars and conditions of sale of a rent charge or renter's share secured upon ... The Royal Italian Opera at Covent Garden" for the 1854-1855 season.

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Oxberry, William Henry, 1808-1852

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Epithet: actor and dramatist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000566.0x0000df ...

Peake, Richard Brinsley, 1792-1847

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Peake was an English playwright; Henry Phillips was a singer, actor, and musician who performed in Peake's plays. From the description of Compositions, 1842-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80181291 From the guide to the Richard Brinsley Peake compositions, 1842-1844., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Richard Brinsley Peake was a British dramatist. From the description of Richard Brinsley Pea...

Cooper, J., 19th cent.

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Woods, William, Sir, fl. 1838

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Royal Italian Opera (London, England)

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Kenneth, W., fl. 1837

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Luppino, Thomas Frederick, active 1770-1845

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Thompson, C., 19th cent.

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Witham, H., 19th cent.

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Glassington, J.

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Bartley, George, 1782-1858

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mr. [Henry] Sudlow, 1852 Mar. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270671997 English actor, also prominent in America. From the description of George Bartley letters, 1819-1836. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936497 ...

Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854

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British actor, theater manager, and playwright. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Charles Dickens, 1854 Mar. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270485468 Charles Kemble (1775-1854) was a British actor and younger brother of John Philip Kemble. From the description of Letter by Charles Kemble to Alexander Murray, 1823. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 80909948 Irish-English actor....

Halford, R., fl. 1841

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Covent Garden Theatre

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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...

Harley, John Pritt, 1786-1858

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English actor and singer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1823 Sept. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270503997 From the description of Autograph signature : for Mr. Harry B. Tavery, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270508272 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Garrick, 1851 Jun. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270499442 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Theatre Royal, Dr...

Covent Garden Theatrical Fund

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Parsloe, James, 1798 or 1799-1847

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