Falconer, Edmund, 1814 - 1879
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1814 - 1879
Biography
Mr Falconer was an Irish born poet, actor, theatre manager, songwriter and playwright who was also known as Edmund O’Rourke. He achieved success at the age of 41, performing in ‘Hamlet’ and ‘Three Fingered Jack’ at the Adelphi Theatre in Liverpool to rave reviews. He translated his success into writing and theatre management; his most famous work being “The Rose of Castille”. The Manchester Guardian newspaper wrote upon his death that although he had made a colossal fortune, he died penniless.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
'Richard III' or 'The Battle of Bosworth Field'; 'The Bottle Imp'; Castle Spectre' or The Haunted Oratory'; 'Bathing;' Playbill, 1848
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/80
Scope and Contents
'Richard III' and 'The Bottle Imp' performed on Monday 10 July 1848. 'Castle Spectre' and 'Bathing' performed on Tuesday 11 July 1848 at Royal Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.
Dates:
1848