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1. Add MS 53080 S

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Title:
Index
Scope & Content:
List of plays submitted to the Lord Chamberlain's Office during October, November and early December 1869, together with the names of the theatres of intended representation.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1869-Dec 1869
Extent:
4 folios.

2. Add MS 53080 E

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Title:
'The old rag shop', by F. Marchant.
Scope & Content:
Drama in two acts. Licence sent 28 October 1869 for performance at the Victoria. The name J. A. Cave [Joseph Arnold Cave] noted above the details of the theatre on folio 2.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1869
Extent:

16 folios.

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Title:
'The twelve angels', by E. Towers.
Scope & Content:
Described as 'a drama in four parts' on folio 1. Licence sent 3 November 1869 for performance at the East London. The name of Mr Morris Abrahams is noted above the details of the theatre, also on folio 1. The attribution of the play to E. Towers is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist no...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:

34 folios.

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Title:
'The syren', by J. P. Simpson.
Scope & Content:
Drama in three acts. Licence sent 24 November 1869 for performance at the Lyceum. The title of the play is given with the alternative spelling, 'The Siren', on folio 2. The attribution of the play to J. P. Simpson is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist not being recorded on the script.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:
77 folios.

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Title:
'The Flying Dutchman', by W. Brough.
Scope & Content:
Extravaganza. Licence sent 30 November 1869 for performance at the Royalty. The name of the dramatist is not noted on the script but Nicoll attributes the play to W. Brough under the title 'The Flying Dutchman, or, The demon seaman and the lass that loved a sailor'.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:

57 folios.

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Title:
Morden Grange, by F. C. Burnand.
Scope & Content:
Drama in four acts. Licence sent 4 December 1869 for performance at the Queen's. Printed (n.d.), with occasional manuscript additions and deletions. The original printed title noted as The Diamond Bracelet, or, Morden Grange but the first three words have been lightly crossed-through in pencil.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Dec 1869
Extent:

57 folios.

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Title:
'The Bavarian Girl, or, The black helmet', by W. E. Suter.
Scope & Content:
Drama in four acts. Licence sent 12 November 1869 for performance at Sadler's Wells. A letter to W. B. Donne from Robert Edgar, dated 10 November 1869, introduces the play and notes that the play will be produced 'next Saturday' if permissable on folio i. The script is in the hand of the dramati...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:

i + 36 folios.

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Title:
'Abon Hassan, or, An Arabian Knights entertainment', by A. O'Neil.
Scope & Content:
Described as 'an oriental extravaganza in one act' on folio 1. Licence sent 30 November 1869 for performance at the Charing Cross. The date of intended performance noted as 30 November 1869 on folio 1. The attribution of the play to A. O'Neil is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist not b...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Nov 1869
Extent:

22 folios.

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Title:
'The watch-dog of the Walsinghams', by J. P. Simpson.
Scope & Content:
Romantic drama in four acts. Licence sent 11 October 1869 for performance at the Surrey. Nicoll notes that the drama was also performed at the Amphitheatre, Liverpool on 28 August 1869. The attribution of the play to J. P. Simpson is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist not being recorde...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1869
Extent:

122 folios.

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Title:
'At the foot of the ladder', by W. Travers.
Scope & Content:
Described as 'a drama in four parts' on folio 1. Licence sent 13 October 1869 for performance at the East London. The name of Mr Morris Abrahams noted above the details of the theatre on folio 1. The attribution of the play to W. Travers is taken from Nicoll, the name of the dramatist not being ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Oct 1869
Extent:

31 folios.