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21. Add MS 52955 V

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'The sanctuary' ('The sanctuary, or, England in 1450'), musical drama in two acts by J. E. Carpenter. Licence sent 20 September 1855 for performance at the Surrey 8 October 1855. Songs included in MS. Keywords: London, death, poverty, nautical interest, disguise, travel, stagecraft. ff. 37....
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Sep 1855
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1 item

22. Add MS 52955 B

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'Rich in love, but poor in pocket', a farce in one act by George Conquest. Licence sent 13 July 1855 for performance at the Grecian Saloon 16 July 1855. Signed by Ro. Conquest, actual and responsible manager. Keywords: dance, festival and celebration, gambling, flirtation, food and dining. ...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
13 Jul 1855
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1 item

23. Add MS 52955 U

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'Florence Montauban, or, The robbers of Normandy', a melodrama in two acts by Charles Maiden. Licence sent 20 September 1855 for performance at the Surrey 20 September 1855. Keywords: French influence, police, crime, travel, aristocracy, dance, Paris, letters. ff. 54. London; Secular Instit...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
20 Sep 1855
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1 item

24. Add MS 52955 E

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'Prince Cheri and Princess Fair Star, or, The jewelled children of the enchanted isle', extravaganza in one act by C. J. Collins. Licence sent 18 July 1855 for performance at the Strand 18 June 1855. Keywords: fairies and other supernatural creatures, disguise, science and technology, black c...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Jul 1855
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1 item

25. Add MS 52955 D

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'La stella del nord' ('L'étoile du nord'), lyric play in three acts translated and adapted by Manfredo Maggioni [for the music by G. Meyerbeer]. Printed. Italian with English translation. Licence sent 17 July 1855 for performance at the Italian Opera Covent Garden. Keywords: Finland, food a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Italian
Date Range:
17 Jul 1855
Extent:
1 item

26. Add MS 52955 J

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'Jack Sheppard', drama in three acts adapted by William Searle. Licence sent 15 August 1855 for performance at the City of London 16 August 1855. For another version see Add. 52954 DD. Several plays under this title were licensed throughout the century. Nicoll lists the play under ‘unknown ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Aug 1855
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1 item