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Ref NoPOS/LDN DRU/0599331
CollectionPlaybill Collection
TitleAnnouncement Of The Re-Opening Of Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Date1.10.1828
Extent1 playbill
DescriptionPlaybill advertising the opening of the "entirely decorated and embellished" Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1 October 1828.
NotesLeft side quite torn
There is a manuscript In black ink next to the list of male actors : "Kean Junr."
The "ladies and gentlemen" of "the present company" are listed, notably Mr. Young, Mr. W. Farren, Mr. Braham, Mr. Liston, Mr. Terry and Mrs. Bunn. "A numerous corps de ballet" and "a young lady of great musical promise" are also promised, and there is als
SubjectDrama
Actors
PhysicalDescription337 x 203 mm
black ink on paper
Related PersonYoung, Mr., actor
Farren, William, actor, actor
Braham, Mr., actor
Liston, Mr., actor
Terry, Mr., actor
Bunn, Mrs., actor
Byrne, Miss, dancer
Angelica, Mademoiselle, actor
Baseke, Miss, actor
Barrymore, Mrs., dancing mistress
Cooper, Mr., stage manager
Cooke, T., orchestra leader
Harris, J. T., chorus master
Barrymore, Mr., director
Tabby, J., printer
Related OrganisationTheatre Royal, Drury Lane
Related PlaceCity of Westminster, London
CategoryPlaybills
LevelItem
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