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11781. Add MS 52936 N

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'Romeo and Juliet, or, Harlequin Queen Mab and the world of dreams', pantomime by Nelson Lee. Licence sent 8 December 1852 for performance at the Olympic 27 December 1852. Signed by W. Farren, Manager. Keywords: Commedia dell'Arte, suburbs, food and dining, animals, American characters, crim...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
8 Dec 1852
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1 item

11782. Add MS 52943 X

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'A nice firm', farce in one act by 'John Roakes' (i.e., Tom Taylor). Licence sent 16 November 1853 for performance at the Lyceum 19 November 1853. Published in Lacy's, vol. 13, no. 185. Keywords: law and the legal profession, crime, the press. ff. 17. Tom Taylor, called 'John Roakes', dram...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
16 Nov 1853
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1 item

11783. Add MS 52944 O

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'Once upon a time there were two kings', burlesque in two acts, founded on the story by the Countess d’Aulnoy La princesse Capillon, by J. R. Planché. Licence sent 22 December 1853 for performance at the Lyceum 26 December 1853. Songs are printed and included at back. Published in Lacy’s, vo...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
22 Dec 1853
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1 item

11784. Add MS 52944 S

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'Billy Button's journey to Brentford, or, Harlequin and the ladies favourite', pantomime by Nelson Lee. Licence sent 19 December 1853 for performance at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre 26 December 1853. Signed by William Cooke, lessee and manager as well as the stage manager. Songs included in M...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
19 Dec 1853
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1 item

11785. Add MS 52945 BB

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'To oblige Benson', farce in one act by 'John Roakes', (i.e. Tom Taylor). Licence sent 24 February 1854 for performance at the Olympic 6 March 1854. Detailed description of set. Also published in Lacy's, vol. 14, no. 208. Keywords: landlords and property, letters, seaside settings, flirtatio...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Feb 1854
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1 item

11786. Add MS 52946 C

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'The charming widow', farce in one act by John Oxenford. Licence sent 7 March 1854 for performance at the Lyceum 8 March 1854. Keywords: fashion, festivals and celebration. ff. 10. John Oxenford, dramatist: 'The charming widow', farce in one act: 1854. John Oxenford, dramatist, translator ...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Mar 1854
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1 item

11787. Add MS 52947 F

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'Heads or tails', comedietta in one act, by J. P. Simpson. Licence sent 28 April 1854 for performance at the Olympic. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 15, no. 221. Keywords: law and the legal profession, spinsters, family relationships, inheritance, gambling, bachelors. ff. 56. Anon, writer of pl...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
28 Apr 1854
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1 item

11788. Add MS 52949 T

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'A blighted being', farce in one act by 'John Roakes' (i.e., Tom Taylor). Licence sent 7 October 1854 for performance at the Olympic 16 October 1854. LCO Day Book Add. 53703 records the stipulation that all oaths as well as the words 'Lord' and 'God' be omitted. Published in Lacy's, vol. 16,...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 1854
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1 item

11789. Add MS 52949 U

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'The corporal's daughter, or, The garnet ring', drama in two acts. Licence sent 7 October 1854 for performance at the Britannia Saloon the same day. Songs included in MS. Keywords: pubs and inns, military, drinking and drunkenness, illness, working class characters, fashion, servants, aristo...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
7 Oct 1854
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1 item

11790. Add MS 52950 H

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'The battle of the Alma', grand military spectacle in two acts by J. H. Stocqueler. Licence sent 21 October 1854 for performance at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre 23 October 1854. Signed by William Cooke, lessee and manager and W. West, stage manager. Songs included in Add. MS 52952 W. Keyword...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Oct 1854
Extent:
1 item