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Play by F. Rouger, also called 'Hervé', writer of plays; submitted: 1883 Play by A. Millaud, writer of plays; submitted: 1883 Play by A. Hennequin, writer of plays; submitted: 1883 Play by E. Blum, writer of plays; submitted: 1883
'Oliver Twist,' an ‘entire new version dramatised by Messrs. James Elphinstone and Frederick Neale (from Charles Dickens novel of the same name) expressly for the Pavilion Theatre in three acts [sic]’. Licence sent 1 October 1855 for performance at the Pavilion 17 September 1855. Written in m...
Macbeth, tragedy in four acts. adapted expressly for Madame Ristori, and her Italian dramatic company. Italian translation by Giulio Carcano. Printed (1857). Italian with facing English translation. Publisher's advertising at back. Listed neother in the LCO Day Book Add. 53073 nor in Nicoll. Key...
'Les Erreurs du Bel Age', by Xavier Boniface Saintine, Victor Varin and Dumoustier
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'Les Erreurs du Bel Age', 'Les Erreurs du Bel Age', by Xavier Boniface Saintine, Victor Varin and Dumoustier. Licence sent 22 March 1871 for performance at Vaudeville Theatre. 31 folios.
‘Second love’, original comic drama in three acts by G. W. Simms and J. Bradshaw. Licence sent 22 July 1856 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket 23 July 1856. Request for licence signed by J. B. Buckstone. Written in Buckstone and Webster’s copyist’s hand. Signed G. W. Simms and ...
‘A grand baby show, this day; or, Simms in long clothes again’, original farce in one act by G. W. Simms and John Bradshaw. Licence sent 17 July 1856 for performance at the Queen’s 16 July 1856. Letter requesting licence signed “George William Simms, comedian” bound into MS. Incorrectly boun...
'Macbeth', burlesque in one act by H. Spry. Licence sent 28 May 1857 for performance at the Grecian Saloon the same day. Revisions throughout the text. Stage directions, which mention the use of traps among other things, added in a different hand. Nicoll lists the play under ‘unknown author...
'Love's trial, or, The game of hearts', domestic drama in two acts by C. H. Hazlewood. Licence sent 4 December 1857 for performance at the Britannia Saloon 3 December 1857. Cover signed Samuel Lane, proprietor. Includes comic scenes. Nicoll lists this play under ‘unknown authors’. Keywords...
‘The fairy page, or, The demon’s compact’, drama in two acts by Augustus Harris the elder. Licence sent 8 April 1852 for performance at the Theatre Royal Manchester 12 April 1852. Title page lists John Knowles, and notes that licence should be sent to 368 Oxford Street for forwarding to Mr. K...