'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...
'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...
'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...
'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...
'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...
'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 ...
'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...
'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,...
'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...
'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...