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8401. Add MS 52947 DD

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'Sunshine through the clouds', drama in one act by 'Slingsby Lawrence' (i.e. G. H. Lewes). Licence sent 10 June 1854 for performance at the Lyceum 15 June 1854. Revisions throughout. For a French version (La joie fair peur) see Add. 52947 K and for another English version (‘Hopes and fears’)...
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Western Manuscripts
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English
Date Range:
10 Jun 1854
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1 item

8402. Add MS 52947 E

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'The beard and moustache movement', a farcical sketch in one act by W. E. Suter. Licence sent 25 April 1854 for performance at the Grecian Saloon 30 April 1854. Signed by Ro. Conquest, actual and responsible manager. Keywords: fashion, pubs and inns, murder, elopement. ff. 22. William E. S...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Apr 1854
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1 item

8403. Add MS 52947 FF

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'Russia against Turkey, now on trial at Cooke's Arena of Chivalry, before Britannia, assisted by immortal Punch!' extravaganza in one act. Licence sent 14 June 1854 for performance at Astley's Royal Amphitheatre 19 June 1854. Signed by William Cooke, lessee and manager and Wm. West, stage man...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
14 Jun 1854
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1 item

8404. Add MS 52947 R

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'Bleak house', a dramatic sketch ‘from Mr. Charles Dickens' novel’ in two acts. Licence sent 29 May 1854 for performance at the Strand the same day. Request for licence written and signed by J. W. Allcroft. LCO Day Book Add. 53703 records the stipulation that all oaths and a few phrases be o...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 May 1854
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1 item

8405. Add MS 52948 P

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'The courier of Lyons, or, The fatal resemblance', drama in two acts. Licence sent 3 July 1854 for performance at the Britannia 10 July 1854. For other versions see Add. 52948 A, 52948 S, and 52951 T. Keywords: food and dining, dandies, drinking and drunkenness, crime. ff. 34. Anon, write...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1854
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1 item

8406. Add MS 52948 Q

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'Perfect confidence', drama in one act. Licence sent 3 July 1854 for performance at the Olympic 10 July 1854. Revisions throughout. Keywords: widows, travel, letters, Anglo-Indian characters. ff. 42. Anon, writer of plays: 'Perfect confidence', drama in one act: 1854.
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
3 Jul 1854
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1 item

8407. Add MS 52948 U

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'The united service of England and France', farce by Edward Stirling. Licence sent 21 July 1854 for performance at the Strand the same day. Keywords: British Empire, French imperialism, Russian Empire, Muslims and Islam, military, poverty, family relationships, Crimea. ff. 8. Edward Stirlin...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Jul 1854
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1 item

8408. Add MS 52949 I

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'Queen of the vintage, or, The courier prince', narrative of the Rhine, in one act. Licence sent 6 September 1854 for performance at the Britannia Saloon 9 September 1854. Signed by Samuel Lane, proprietor. Keywords: German influence, aristocracy, orphans, peasants, family relationships, dan...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Sep 1854
Extent:
1 item

8409. Add MS 52949 O

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'The two revolutions, or, The brothers' destiny and early crime', drama in two acts. Licence sent 23 September 1854 for performance at City of London the same day. Signed by Messrs. Johnson and Nelson Lee. Keywords: Early Modern settings, aristocracy, military, adultery, family relationships...
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Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
23 Sep 1854
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1 item

8410. Add MS 52949 R

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'The siege of Silistria', grand military spectacle in two acts. Licence sent 29 September 1854 for performance at Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre 2 October 1854. Signed by William Cooke, lessee and manager and Willm. West, stage manager. For other versions, see Add. 52949 W. MS has been divided...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
29 Sep 1854
Extent:
1 item