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271. Add MS 52939 R

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‘The miller of Derwent Water’, an original drama in three acts by Edward Fitzball. Imperfect, lacking Act III. Licence sent 29 April 1853 for performance at the Olympic 2 May 1853. Signed by W. Farren. ‘57 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square’ listed on cover of each act. Actors' names listed alo...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
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29 Apr 1853
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1 item

272. Add MS 52939 S

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‘Pop goes the weasel, or, The adventures of the weasel family’, farce in one act. Licence sent 29 April 1853 for performance at the Standard 2 May 1853 . See also Add. 52939 V. Keywords: animals, dancing, French influence, servants, police. ff. 26. London; Secular Institutions. Theatres. St...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
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29 Apr 1853
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273. Add MS 52939 T

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‘The conquest of the eagle, or, The triumph of the Grecian’, burlesque in two acts by Charles Sloman. Licence sent 29 April 1853 for performance at the Grecian Saloon, 16 May 1853. Signed by manager. Elaborate stage directions. Songs included in MS. LCO Day Book Add. 53703 records the stip...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
29 Apr 1853
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1 item

274. Add MS 52939 U

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‘Trying it on' ('An enquiring mind' al. 'Who stole the diamonds?'), a farce by William Brough. Licence sent 30 April 1853 for performance at the Lyceum 5 May 1853. For French versions see Add. 52937 T and 52938 J. Published in Lacy's, vol. 11, no. 151. Keywords: science and technology, thea...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
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30 Apr 1853
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1 item

275. Add MS 52939 V

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‘Pop goes the weasel, or, The devil's dance’, burletta in one act by G. D. Pitt. Licence sent 5 May 1853 for performance at the Pavilion 6 May 1853. Signed by J. C. Morgan, prompter. Title page reads 'This short burletta is written for the purpose of introducing the new popular dance of ‘Pop...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
5 May 1853
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1 item

276. Add MS 52939 W

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'The black swan, at Liverpool’, a musical aquatic sketch in one act. Licence sent 7 May 1853for performance at the Strand 9 May 1853. Request for licence written and signed by John Kemble, Esq. Songs included in MS. Keywords: pubs and inns, eating and dining, drinking and drunkenness, workin...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
7 May 1853
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1 item

277. Add MS 52939 X

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Rigoletto, lyric drama in three acts; the libretto by F. Piave (for the music by Verdi) based on Le roi s’amuse by Victor Hugo and originally called ‘Le maledizione’. Printed. Italian with English translation by Manfredo Maggioni. Licence sent 7 May 1853 for performance at the Royal Italian ...
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Western Manuscripts
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English and Italian
Date Range:
7 May 1853
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1 item

278. Add MS 52939 Y

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'The chase, or, Life on the turf’, hippodrama in two acts by W. E. Suter. Licence sent 7 May 1853 for performance at Astley's Royal Amphitheatre 16 May 1853. Signed by stage manager and W. Cooke, lessee and manager. Keywords: animals, servants, sport, gambling, dance, poverty, Pop Goes the W...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
7 May 1853
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1 item

279. Add MS 52939 Z

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'The mousetrap’, comedy in three acts by Rev. James White. Licence sent 9 May 1853 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket 14 May 1853. Request for licence written and signed by John Baldwin Buckstone. Keywords: orphans, family relationships, age and ageing, gypsies, law and the lega...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
9 May 1853
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1 item

280. Add MS 52940 A

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'The dream of the Irish emigrants, or, The Lady May', drama in two acts. Licence sent 13 May 1853 for performance at the Strand 16 May 1853. Request for licence written and signed by John Kemble. Unidentified signature appears on title page. Songs included in MS. Keywords: Ireland, pubs an...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 May 1853
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1 item