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Ref NoPOS/MEL/DBY G/0592838
CollectionMelville Collection
TitleRip Van Winkle
Date25.3.1886-5.4.1886
Extent1 playbill
DescriptionPlaybill advertising Andrew Melville and "his own company from the Grand Theatre, Birmingham," in RIP VAN WINKLE, under the patronage of the Mayor, Charles Leech, at the New Grand Theatre, Derby, on its opening night, 25 March 1886.
NotesWith details of the personnel involved in building and furnishing the new theatre building.
Also advertising the forthcoming plays THE SILVER FLAGON and YE MAID AND YE MAGPIE and the engagement of the Carl Rosa Opera Company.
"Founded on Washington Irving's story."
SubjectDrama
Music
PhysicalDescription887 x 282 mm
red and black ink on paper
Related PersonMelville, Andrew, 1882-1938, (also known as Andrew Melville II, or Andrew Emm, born Andrew Robbins), manager
Leech, Charles, patron
Melville, Andrew, 1853-1896, (son of George Melville, known as Andrew Melville I, also known as Andrew Emm, real name Andrew Robbins), author, actor
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859, author
Cane, Harry, actor
Stafford, Maude, actor
Newham, Violet, actor
Stute, Mr., musical arrangement
Related OrganisationGrand Theatre
Upton, James, printer
Related PlaceDerby, Derbyshire
Birmingham, West Midlands
Catskill Mountains, Greene County, New York
CategoryPlaybills
LevelItem
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