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Theatre

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:

A New Way To Pay Off Debts Handbill, 1 December 1828

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.340
Scope and Contents

French Plays at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also a performance of ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Last Performance of the Covent-Garden Company before closure for re-decoration. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 1 December 1828

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp Handbill, 1892

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.279
Scope and Contents

Programme of Mr. Terrence Ramsdale's burlesque extravaganza at Theatre Royal, Richmond. Written and invented by Terence Ramsdale, 4pp.

Dates: 1892

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.213
Scope and Contents

Douglas or the Noble Shepherd, and Rosina or Harvest Home at Black Bull Inn Theatre, Bishop Auckland. Featuring Mr Bretton, Miss Tannett, and Mr Hallam. Play, ballet and musical numbers. Printed by Walker, Durham.

Dates: 19 December 1808

Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.124
Scope and Contents

The play, Man of the World at Royal Aquarium. Lists future arrangements including Zazel, Mr Phelps, Matthews' Minstrels and the Grand Chrysanthemum Show. Illustrated cover. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 2 November 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.319
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Also Comedietta of John Dobbs, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 2 November 1863

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 - 12 October 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.320
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. ‘First Nights of Manfred!-Telbin’s scenery!! and of the appearance of Mr Phelps’, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 10 - 12 October 1863

For the Benefit of Mr Parker Handbill, 7 May 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.329
Scope and Contents

Merchant Of Venice at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Also farce ’Turning the Tables’ and drama ‘The Note-Forger’. For the Benefit of Mr. Parker. Printed by W. Wright

Dates: 7 May 1835

Guy Mannering Handbill, 2 May 1817

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.337
Scope and Contents

Musical Play at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also new ballet ‘Aurora; or the flight of Zephyr’ and burletta of ‘Mr Tom Thumb the Great’.

Dates: 2 May 1817

Heart of Mid-Lothian Handbill, 29 May 1819

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.331
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also dramatic sketch ‘Ozening; or Half an Hour in France and others.

Dates: 29 May 1819

Hunchback by Sheridan Knowles Handbill, 5 January 1836

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.342
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also historical pantomime entitled ‘Harlequin Guy Fawkes or the fifth of November’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 5 January 1836

Ill Bondaocani Handbill, c1800 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.287
Scope and Contents

The Caliph of Bagdat at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. 'To conclude with the admired Pantomime of May-Day or The Nuptials of Columbine'. Printed by Hughes, Smithfield.

Dates: c1800 - 1839

Illustrated London News Clipping, 17 October 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.323
Scope and Contents

Illustration of 'Steinback Waterfall, Haunt of the Witch of the Alps’ - a Scene from 'Manfred' at Drury Lane Theatre. Illusion created by Pepper’s ghost Method. Dircks and Pepper had patented their invention on 5th Feb, 1863., 2pp.

Dates: 17 October 1863

King Henry IV, Part II Handbill, 26 June 1821

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.341
Scope and Contents

Grand Coronation scenes at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also musical farce ‘No Song, no Supper’.

Dates: 26 June 1821

King Henry VIII Handbill, 8 May 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.339
Scope and Contents

The Fall of Cardinal Wolsey at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Brien Boroihme! Or, the Maid of Erin’. Irish drama written by Sheridan Knowles. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 8 May 1837

Mr Braham’s Night Handbill, 18 May 1826

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.327
Scope and Contents

Opera ‘The Slave’ at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also ‘Apollo’s Festival’ and others

Dates: 18 May 1826

Mr C. Kemble’s Night Handbill, 28 April 1830

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.336
Scope and Contents

Isabella at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring tragedy ‘Isabella, or the Fatal Marriage’, song and music. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 28 April 1830

Mr. Macready’s Night Handbill, 1 May 1837

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.335
Scope and Contents

Historical Tragedy, 'Strafford' at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Featuring Historical tragedy, ‘Strafford’, new farce ‘Modern Orpheus.’, and drama ‘Two Pages of Frederick the Great’. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: 1 May 1837

Quasimodo Mandbill, c1830 - 1839

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.334
Scope and Contents

The Gypsy Girl of Notre Dame at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. New Operatic Romance. Includes Dioramic view of Paris. Printed by S.G.Fairbrother, Exeter Court.

Dates: c1830 - 1839

Romeo and Juliet Handbill, 7 May 1838

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.324
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also Romantic opera, Amelie or, The Love test and others. Printed by W.S. Johnson 'Nassau Press', 6 Nassau Street, Soho.

Dates: 7 May 1838

Sanger’s Grand National Amphitheatre Handbill, c1888 - 1891

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.316
Scope and Contents

Scenes in the Arena followed by the drama of Mazeppa or The Wild Horse of Tartary, at Sanger’s Grand National Amphitheatre. circus followed by ‘Mazeppa’ a dram, and the Grand Burlesque Christmas Pantomime entitled: Harlequin St. George & The Dragon’, 4pp.

Dates: c1888 - 1891