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Name Bridgeman, John Vivon, writer

1. Add MS 52929 O

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‘Matrimonial—A Gentleman, etc. For further particulars apply at—The Royal Olympic Theatre’, farce in one act by J. V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 9 February 1852 for performance at the Olympic 12 February 1852. Signed by W. Farren. Stage directions underlined. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 7, no. ...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
9 Feb 1852
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1 item

2. Add MS 52945 Q

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'A good run for it', farce in one act by J. V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 11 February 1854 for performance at Sadlers Wells 13 February 1854. LCO Day Book Add. 53073 records the stipulation that the word 'damn' be omitted as well as one other phrase. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 14, no. 198. Keyw...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
11 Feb 1854
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1 item

3. Add MS 52969 N

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'A telegram', farce in one act by John V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 24 November 1857 for performance at the Strand 23 November 1857. Revisions and prompter’s notes added to text in pencil. “Copyist—Mr. H. Roberts, 24 Agnes Street, Waterloo Road, Lambeth” written on last page. Keywords: scienc...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Nov 1857
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1 item

4. Add MS 52984 O

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‘The rifle and how to use it’, farce in one act by J. V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 16 September 1859 for performance at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Published in Lacy’s, vol. 42, no. 623. Keywords: Clapham, volunteers, marital relationships, drink and drunkenness, police, tailors. ff. 31. ...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Sep 1859
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1 item

5. Add MS 52987 Q

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‘Puss in boots’, pantomime by J. V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 14 December 1859 for performance at Covent Garden on 26 December 1859. Stage directions underlined in red ink. Bound with three separate sets of comic scenes: ‘A perfectly original comic scene, Lion Inn and (?) pawnbrokers’, by Nels...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Dec 1859
Extent:
1 item

6. Add MS 52989 N

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'Dido', burlesque by F. C. Burnand. Licence sent 6 January 1860 for performance at the St. James's. Contains words for songs and detailed stage directions. Published in Lacy's, vol. 44, no. 655. Keywords: Roman mythology, classical civilization, literary references, cross-dressing, Carthage...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Jan 1860
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1 item

7. Add MS 52999 P

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'Tom Thumb', pantomime. Licence sent 22 December 1860 for performance at Her Majesty's. Prompt copy of opening and comic scenes. Tricks and comic business capitalized and underlined. Signed E. T. Smith, lessee. Not listed in Nicoll. ff. 45. John Vivon Bridgeman, writer: Plays by, submitt...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Dec 1860
Extent:
1 item

8. Add MS 53009 G

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'The Puritan's daughter', opera in three acts by J. V. Bridgeman (for the music by M. W. Balfe). Licence sent 23 November 1861 for performance at the Royal English Opera, Covent Garden on 27 November 1861 (although Loewenberg records the first performance as 30 November. Cover signed William ...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Nov 1861
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1 item

9. Add MS 53019 Q

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'The armourer of Nantes', opera in three acts by J. V. Bridgeman (for the music by M. W. Balfe). Licensed for performance at Covent Garden; LCO Day Book Add. 52703 records date of licence as 5 February 1863. Signed W. Harrison, manager. Stage directions underlined in red ink. Numbers alongside s...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1863
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1 item

10. Add MS 53025 M

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'Where’s your wife?', comedietta in one act by J. V. Bridgeman. Licence sent 24 September 1863 for performance at the Strand. Published in Lacy's, vol. 60, no. 896. ff. 18. John Vivon Bridgeman, writer: Plays by, submitted for licence: 1852-1863: Partly printed.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Sep 1863
Extent:
1 item