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1.
Elizabetha Anglo[rum], id est a intore Angelo[rum] Regina fformosissima & felicissima. Too the

Creator:
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 1533-1603
Published / Created:
1591 May 10
Call Number:
Eliz Vault
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Mock charter
Description:
This manuscript, a unique specimen of dramatic composition by Queen Elizabeth, represents the only surviving piece of stage property from the Elizabethan theater. It was passed from player to player during the great Theobalds Entertainment of 1591, an...
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Burghley, William Cecil, Baron, 1520-1598.
Subject (Topic):
Theater and History
Found in:
Elizabethan Club > Elizabetha Anglo[rum], id est a intore Angelo[rum] Regina fformosissima & felicissima. Too the disconsolate & retyred spryte, the hermyte of Tybolles. ...: manuscript on vellum

2.
An account of the English dramatick poets, or Some observations and remarks on the lives and

Creator:
Langbaine, Gerard, 1656-1692
Published / Created:
1691.
Call Number:
Osborn fpb38
Image Count:
1
Description:
BEIN: With J.M. Osborn's ms. notes from W. Oldys, T. Percy, G. Steevens, and E. Malone. (Osborn fpb38)
Publisher:
Printed by L.L. for G. West and H. Clements
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
English drama, Opera, and Theater
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > An account of the English dramatick poets, or Some observations and remarks on the lives and writings, of all those that have publish'd either comedies, tragedies, tragi-comedies, pastorals, masques, interludes, farces, or opera's in the English tongue

5.
The fair in an uproar, or, The dancing-doggs : as they perform in Mr. Pinkeman's new opera in

Published / Created:
[1707?]
Call Number:
707.00.00.01
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Fair in an uproar and Dancing-doggs
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed and sold by J. Morphew, near Stationers Hall
Subject (Name):
Pinkethman, William, -1725 and Bartholomew Fair.
Subject (Topic):
Opera, Theater, Animals in human situations, Dogs, Fairs, Musicians, Theater curtains, and Trained animals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The fair in an uproar, or, The dancing-doggs : as they perform in Mr. Pinkeman's new opera in Bartholomew Fair

6.
Commonplace book, [1720-1760].

Call Number:
Osborn c144
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of poetical, historical, and economic material, primarily on such subjects as politics, government, love, and marriage. Many of the entries are lighthearted or satirical, including poems by Joseph Addison...
Description:
In English and French.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, Great Britain., and Europe
Subject (Name):
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719., Congreve, William, 1670-1729., Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744., Prior, Matthew, 1664-1721., and Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.
Subject (Topic):
Aphorisms and apothegms, English poetry, Epigrams, English, Nobility, Theater, Verse satire, English, Economic conditions, Population, and Politics and government
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Commonplace book, [1720-1760].

7.
The philosopher or essays on various subjects begun at Cambridge, 1738-1741

Creator:
Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, Earl of, 1720-1790
Call Number:
Osborn c368
Image Count:
13
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in multiple hands, of about 36 essays and verse translations on various subjects. The collection begins with an essay titled "Character & Design of the Author," which compares his collection of works to the Spectator, Tatler, and Guardian...
Description:
In English.
Subject (Geographic):
England. and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Hardwicke, Philip Yorke, Earl of, 1720-1790., Silius Italicus, Tiberius Catius., and Theocritus.
Subject (Topic):
English periodicals, English poetry, Philosophy, Theater, and Intellectual life
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The philosopher or essays on various subjects begun at Cambridge, 1738-1741

8.
David Garrick papers from the Thomas Rackett collection. 1741-1776

Call Number:
OSB MSS 125
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
22
Abstract:
Letters, manuscript poems, financial papers, and other documents relating to David Garrick and his tenure as manager of the Drury Lane Theatre. Letters include a lengthy 1751 letter from Richard Berenger describing theaters and operas in Paris; transc...
Description:
David Garrick (1717-1779) was the most celebrated Shakespearean actor of his time and the successful manager of the Drury Lane Theatre for almost three decades.
Subject (Geographic):
England., England, and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Berenger, Richard, 1719 or 1720-1782., Garrick, David, 1717-1779., Garrick, Peter., Hayman, Francis, 1708-1776., O'Brien, William, -1815., Rackett, Thomas, 1757-1841., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Actors, Landscape painting, English, Theater, and Theatrical managers
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > David Garrick papers from the Thomas Rackett collection. 1741-1776

9.
[Collection of playbills assembled by Tate Wilkinson].

Creator:
Wilkinson, Tate, 1739-1803, collector
Published / Created:
[between 1748 and 1778]
Call Number:
Folio 767 P69B W65
Image Count:
220
Abstract:
Some with unidentified notes; also some with dates and locations including: Drury Lane and Covent Garden; the provinces, including Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and other locations
Description:
Includes some undated playbills.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain., England, London., Ireland, Dublin., Scotland, Edinburgh., and Glasgow.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden (London, England) and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Collection of playbills assembled by Tate Wilkinson].

10.
The beaux nurses, or, The modern cramers acted at the French Theatre in the Haymarket Novr. [the

Published / Created:
[not before 1749]
Call Number:
749.00.00.50
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An allegorical representation of the nationalistic riot occasioned by a troupe of French comedians in London. This satirical print refers to the controversy and protest surrounding a French theatrical company, nicknamed the 'French Strollers', who app...
Alternative Title:
Modern cramers
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain, England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Britannia (Symbolic character), Foreign public opinion, French, Theater, Actors, Actresses, Fighting, and Riots
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The beaux nurses, or, The modern cramers acted at the French Theatre in the Haymarket Novr. [the] 14th. [graphic]

11.
At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 22d of May, will be acted a

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1755]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1755
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text and still image
Abstract:
This playbill records a performance at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden of The constant couple by George Farquhar (1676-1707) on 22 May 1755 in which Margaret Woffington (1720?-1760) played the leading part of Sir Harry Wildair - one of the roles fo...
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707., Woffington, Margaret, -1760., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 22d of May, will be acted a comedy, call'd The constant couple; or, A trip to the jubilee. : The part of Sir Harry Wildair by Mrs Woffington ...

12.
A collection of Georgian-era tokens for London theaters

Published / Created:
[between 1762 and 1820?]
Call Number:
66 762 C697 Shelved in Object Room C:A
Image Count:
14
Resource Type:
three-dimensional form
Abstract:
A collection of seven copper theater passes or tickets for London theatres dating between 1762 and approximately 1820, all blank on the obverse sides except for the token for the Box Prince's Side (BPS 1796) which is decorated with a chain of small li...
Description:
Title devised by cataloger.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A collection of Georgian-era tokens for London theaters

13.
Frontispeice [sic] to the celebrated lecture on heads [graphic].

Creator:
O'Neale, Jefferyes Hamett, -1801, printmaker
Published / Created:
[1765]
Call Number:
Print00520
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Alternative Title:
Frontispeice to the celebrated lecture on heads and Frontispiece to the celebrated lecture on heads
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
John Pridden
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Phrenology, Physiognomy, Coats of arms, and Heads (Anatomy)
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Frontispeice [sic] to the celebrated lecture on heads [graphic].

14.
Letter to Horace Walpole, 1769 May 8.

Creator:
Mason, William, 1725-1797
Call Number:
LWL Mss Vol. 163
Image Count:
8
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a letter from Mason to Horace Walpole, in which Mason writes that he has read Walpole's tragedic play, The Mysterious Mother, several times and has provided a sketch of alterations he believes necessary to improve the ...
Description:
William Mason (1724-1797) was a poet, editor, and gardener. In 1747, his poem "Musaeus, a Monody on the Death of Mr. Pope" was published to acclaim and quickly went through several editions. In 1775, he published the Poems of Mr Gray, a friend who w...
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Mason, William, 1725-1797. and Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797.
Subject (Topic):
English drama (Tragedy), Family, Incest, Religion, and Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Letter to Horace Walpole, 1769 May 8.

15.
A representation of the several humorous heads, exhibited in the lecture: etched in caricatura

Published / Created:
[ca. 1780s]
Call Number:
Print00518
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Lewes, Charles Lee, 1740-1803. and Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Physiognomy, Heads (Anatomy)., Hearses, Coats of arms, and Obelisks
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A representation of the several humorous heads, exhibited in the lecture: etched in caricatura. [graphic]

16.
A lecture on heads and no heads: [graphic].

Published / Created:
[ca. 1780s]
Call Number:
Print00519
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched above image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Lewes, Charles Lee, 1740-1803. and Stevens, George Alexander, 1710-1784.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Physiognomy, Heads (Anatomy)., Demons, and Spectators
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > A lecture on heads and no heads: [graphic].

17.
Ars magic, [circa 1780].

Call Number:
Osborn c192
Image Count:
156
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single secretary hand, of a treatise on the conjuration of angels. The manuscript begins with directions to conjure the airy spirits on Sunday, followed by instructions for conjurations on the other days of the week. Each entry incl...
Description:
In English.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain. and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Astrology, Incantations, Magic, Theater, and Tragicomedy
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Ars magic, [circa 1780].

18.
Wynnstay Theatre [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
File 66 781 W988
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An engraved ticket for a program of four plays presented in 1781 by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, the wealthy fourth baronet devoted to private theatricals. This ticket, an oval design in a rectangular frame, is for the 1781 performance of Rule a wife and...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater and Pedestals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay Theatre [graphic].

19.
Wynnstay Theatre [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1781]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An engraved ticket for a program of four plays presented in 1781 by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, the wealthy fourth baronet devoted to private theatricals. This ticket, an oval design in a rectangular frame, is for the 1781 performance of Rule a wife and...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater and Pedestals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay Theatre [graphic].

20.
Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

Published / Created:
[circa 1781-1792]
Call Number:
Osborn Music MS 534
Container / Volume:
Box 1
Image Count:
64
Abstract:
Manuscript orchestra and chorus parts, either single parts or incomplete sets, most for plays performed in London, circa 1781-1792. Parts are written in unidentified hands, and some have corrections or revisions. Plays include Henry Fielding, The Mo...
Description:
Words in English.
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710., Colman, George, 1732-1794., Dryden, John, 1631-1700., Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754., Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759., Lloyd, T. A., O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833., Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695., and Shield, William, 1748-1829.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatic music, Incidental music, and Theater
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

21.
Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

Published / Created:
[circa 1781-1792]
Call Number:
Osborn Music MS 534
Container / Volume:
Box 2
Image Count:
97
Abstract:
Manuscript orchestra and chorus parts, either single parts or incomplete sets, most for plays performed in London, circa 1781-1792. Parts are written in unidentified hands, and some have corrections or revisions. Plays include Henry Fielding, The Mo...
Description:
Words in English.
Subject (Geographic):
England and Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710., Colman, George, 1732-1794., Dryden, John, 1631-1700., Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754., Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759., Lloyd, T. A., O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833., Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695., and Shield, William, 1748-1829.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatic music, Incidental music, and Theater
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Orchestra and chorus parts for theater music

22.
Wynnstay Theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
1785.
Call Number:
785.00.00.117
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn (1749-1789), politician and patron of the arts, held summer performances at his estate at Wynnstay, in North Wales. Bunbury incorporates into the design of this admission ticket the titles for the 1785 season: The Confederacy,...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Wales.
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Trees, Windmills, and Banners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay Theatre [graphic]

23.
Wynnstay Theatre [graphic]

Creator:
Bartolozzi, Francesco, 1727-1815, printmaker
Published / Created:
1785.
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn (1749-1789), politician and patron of the arts, held summer performances at his estate at Wynnstay, in North Wales. Bunbury incorporates into the design of this admission ticket the titles for the 1785 season: The Confederacy,...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Wales.
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Trees, Windmills, and Banners
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay Theatre [graphic]

24.
Three tickets of admission to Sir W.W. Wynne's theatre at Wynnstay [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 February 1786]
Call Number:
Bunbury 786.02.01.02 Impression 1
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"[1] 'H. Bunbury Esqr del.' Punch (left) points to a large butt or tun inscribed 'WYNNSTAY', from the top of which hang comic masks which encircle its upper circumference; in his right hand is a stick with an ass's head. On the right side of the butt ...
Description:
Title from text above images.
Publisher:
Publishd. Feby. 1, 1786, by I. Sewell, Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Shipton, Mother approximately 1488-1561 (Ursula), and Wynnstay Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Masks, Barrels, Demons, Theaters, and Pedestals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Three tickets of admission to Sir W.W. Wynne's theatre at Wynnstay [graphic].

25.
Wynnstay [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1786?]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 24. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Admission ticket for the theatre at Wynnstay, the private theatre of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn. ... A full length woman standing in a field in front of the theatre, holding a dramatic mask, others at her feet, in oval frame of laurel with 'Wynnstay' o...
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Theaters, and Masks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay [graphic].

26.
Wynnstay [art original].

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 24. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A woman, shown full-length, stands in a field in front of a theater, holding a dramatic mask; other masks are at her feet. Surrounding the scene is an oval frame of laurel with 'Wynnstay' on the ribbon at the bottom. A design for an admission ticket f...
Description:
Title from inscription in ink at bottom of image.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Theaters, and Masks
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Wynnstay [art original].

27.
[Wynnstay theatre] [art original].

Creator:
Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist
Published / Created:
[ca. 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 24. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A Punch-like figure is shown standing to front, with head in profile to the left, holding a paper in each hand. A goat stands beside him on the right; a pole with a sign 'To Wynnstay' (lettered backwards) is on the left, pointing to the right. A desig...
Alternative Title:
To Wynnstay
Description:
Title and date from those supplied in the British Museum catalog for the print made after this drawing.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Wynnstay Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Traffic signs & signals, and Goats
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > [Wynnstay theatre] [art original].

28.
Three tickets of admission to Sir W.W. Wynne's theatre at Wynnstay [graphic].

Published / Created:
[1 February 1786]
Call Number:
Folio 49 3563 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Volume 2, page 22. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"[1] 'H. Bunbury Esqr del.' Punch (left) points to a large butt or tun inscribed 'WYNNSTAY', from the top of which hang comic masks which encircle its upper circumference; in his right hand is a stick with an ass's head. On the right side of the butt ...
Description:
Title from text above images.
Publisher:
Publishd. Feby. 1, 1786, by I. Sewell, Cornhill
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Shipton, Mother approximately 1488-1561 (Ursula), and Wynnstay Theatre,
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Masks, Barrels, Demons, Theaters, and Pedestals
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Three tickets of admission to Sir W.W. Wynne's theatre at Wynnstay [graphic].

29.
Progress of a player [graphic]

Creator:
Newton, Richard, 1777-1798, printmaker
Published / Created:
[11 February 1793]
Call Number:
793.02.11.01
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A satire on the theatre; an aspiring actor is shown in eight separate scenes
Description:
Title from item.
Publisher:
Pub. by W. Holland Feb. 11, 1793 No. 50 Oxford Street
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Theater and Actors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Progress of a player [graphic]

30.
Charles Dibdin collection, 1794-1915 (bulk 1794-1824).

Creator:
Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814
Call Number:
Gen Mss 959
Container / Volume:
Box
Image Count:
279
Abstract:
Autograph manuscript song texts and other writings by Charles Dibdin, some with watermarks dated 1794-1814; an autograph letter, signed, from Dibdin's wife Anne Dibdin to William Kitchiner, 1824 February 28, referring to her husband's death and to a b...
Description:
Charles Dibdin, English composer, author, and actor; husband of Anne Dibdin (1757-1835); father of engraver Anne Dibdin (born circa 1776).
Subject (Geographic):
England., Great Britain., and England
Subject (Name):
Dibdin, Anne, 1757-1835., Dibdin, Anne, approximately 1776-, Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814., Dibdin, E. Rimbault 1853-1941. (Edward Rimbault),, Freemantle, W. T. (William Thomas), Kitchiner, William, 1775?-1827., and Sievier, Robert William, 1794-1865.
Subject (Topic):
Authors, English, Composers, English drama, Engravers, Illustration of books, Manuscripts, Collectors and collecting, Music, Instructions and study, Songs, English, Theater, and Vocal music
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Charles Dibdin collection, 1794-1915 (bulk 1794-1824).

31.
Colonel F. Grant's scrapbook, 1795-1898

Call Number:
Folio LWL Mss Vol. 182
Image Count:
49
Abstract:
Clippings relating to the French Revolution and Louis XVI; playbills, School for Scandal, New-England weekly journal (numbr. LV. Monday April 8, 1728). With later additions of ephemera, circa 1896-1898. With additions of ephemera related to Fred A. ...
Description:
Colonel F. Grant, book collector and author.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain.
Subject (Name):
Eaton, Fred. A. (Frederick Alexis).
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Colonel F. Grant's scrapbook, 1795-1898

32.
By particular desire for this night only, Mr. and Mrs. Gallager respectfully inform the ladies and

Published / Created:
[not before 1798]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B B859+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Title from first line of text.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England, Bristol., and England.
Subject (Topic):
Theater and Shadow shows
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By particular desire for this night only, Mr. and Mrs. Gallager respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of [blank] that on Wednesday evening, July [blank] at Mr. [blank] they will present A medley of entertainments ... Part I. Mechanism, will be performed The grand le [sic] ombres chinoises ... Part II. Activity, dancing, singing, &c ... By the powers of machinery will be presented an ancient and splendid representation of Egypt, with the town of Rosetta, the places of worship, and ancient fortifications. Likewise the Battle of the Nile, between the English and French fleets ... Neptune riding in his triumphal car ...

33.
Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane. This present Tuesday, September 18, 1798, Their Majesties Servants will

Published / Created:
[1798]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B D84 1798
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill, including cast lists.
Publisher:
Printed by C. Lowndes next the stage-door
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Rowe, Nicholas, 1674-1718., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane. This present Tuesday, September 18, 1798, Their Majesties Servants will act the tragedy called Macbeth : with the original musick of Matthew Locke. And accompaniments by Dr. Arne, and Mr. Linley ... Mr. Aickin ... Mr. C. Kemble ... To which will be added a musical entertainment called My grandmother ... On Thursday, the Tragedy of Jane Shore ...

34.
At the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, Nov. 17, 1798 will be preformed a new

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1796]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1798
Image Count:
1
Description:
At head of title: Twentieth time.
Publisher:
Covent Garden Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821., Jephson, Robert, 1736-1803., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, Nov. 17, 1798 will be preformed a new play, (in five acts) called Lover's vows : the principal characters by Mr. Pope, Mr. Munden, Mr. H. Johnston ... After which will be performed a farce, called Two strings to your bow. ... To which will be added, 11th time, a news musical piece, in one act, called The mouth of the Nile ... in which will be introduced a representation of the battle of the glorious first of August. The overture and music composed by Mr. Attwood ...

35.
Theatre, Strawberry Hill, November 1800, will be presented a comedy in two acts called The Old maid

Published / Created:
[1800]
Call Number:
Quarto 486 21
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Old maid
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed for G. Wall at his Circulating Library, Hill-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Damer, Anne Seymour, 1748 or 1749-1828., Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805., Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754,, and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre, Strawberry Hill, November 1800, will be presented a comedy in two acts called The Old maid : ... to which will be added The Intriguing chambermaid ... The prologue to the performance to be spoken by the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. The epilogue by the Hon. Mrs. Damer

36.
Theatre, Strawberry Hill, November 1801, will be presented an entirely new comedy in five acts

Published / Created:
[1801]
Call Number:
Quarto 486 21
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Alternative Title:
Fashionable friends
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Printed for G. Wall at his Circulating Library, Hill-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Berry, Mary, 1763-1852., King, Thomas, 1730-1805., and Strawberry Hill (Twickenham, London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre, Strawberry Hill, November 1801, will be presented an entirely new comedy in five acts called The Fashionable friends : ... The prologue to be spoken by the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. To which will be added Lover's quarrels ... Hon. Mrs. Damer

37.
Journal, 1801 May 11 - 1803 Mar 23.

Creator:
Waldie, John, 1781-1862
Call Number:
Osborn d331
Image Count:
187
Resource Type:
unspecified
Abstract:
Manuscript, in a single hand, of a daily journal recording the events of Waldie's daily life. He goes on daily excursions with his family and describes the landscapes and estates they visit; mentions teas, dinners, dances, and singing with acquaintan...
Description:
John Waldie (1781-1862) was the administrator of Hendersyde Park at Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland. While a student at the University of Edinburgh, he began to keep daily journals recording his extensive travels and his observations of theaters, muse...
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and Scotland
Subject (Name):
Eaton, Charlotte Ann (Waldie), 1788-1859., Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849., Hill, Aaron, 1685-1750., Kemble, Priscilla, 1756-1845., Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831., Waldie, John, 1781-1862., Watts, Jane (Waldie), 1793-1826., and Waldie family.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Social life and customs, and Description and travel
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Journal, 1801 May 11 - 1803 Mar 23.

38.
The beggars opera [graphic]

Creator:
Cook, Thomas, approximately 1744-1818, printmaker
Published / Created:
October 1st, 1802.
Call Number:
Maidment H67 no. 9 Box 7
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
[Top image]: "Satire on Gay's "Beggar's Opera". In the foreground a group of animal-headed singers portraying the principal characters are shown on an outdoor stage beneath which Apollo and a muse are lying, a lyre and guitar beside them. In front of ...
Description:
Titles etched below images.
Publisher:
Published by G. & J. Robinson, Paternoster Row
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Gay, John, 1685-1732., Cibber, Colley, 1671-1757., Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637., Thurmond, John, active 1724-1749., and Wilks, Robert, 1665?-1732.
Subject (Topic):
Theater, Humor, Animals in human situations, Musicians, Opera singers, Clowns, and Comedies
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > The beggars opera [graphic]

39.
Young Roscius and his pappa in company with John Bull [graphic].

Published / Created:
[4 January 1805]
Call Number:
805.01.04.01+
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
An oversized John Bull with a carbuncled-faced sits at a round table across from a very young looking William Betty and his father, both handsome and not caricatured. John Bull toasts the two, full wine glass in hand: "Youngster, heres to you I'm glad...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Pubd January 4, 1805, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Betty, William Hen. West 1791-1874. (William Henry West),, Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831, and Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Theater, Actors, British, and Child actors
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Young Roscius and his pappa in company with John Bull [graphic].

40.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This present Saturday, April 25, 1807, Their Majesties Servants will act

Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B D84 1807 4/25
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill, including cast lists.
Publisher:
C. Lowndes, printer, Marquis Court, Drury-Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Colman, George, 1762-1836., Turnbull, John D., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This present Saturday, April 25, 1807, Their Majesties Servants will act the play of The iron chest : Sir Edward Mortimer, Mr. Elliston ... With (20th time) a new grand romantic melodrama called The wood daemon, or "The clock has struck." With new music, scenes, machinery, dresses, and decorations. The overture and music composed and selected by Mr. Kelly ...

41.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This present Friday, May 22, 1807, Their Majesties Servants will perform

Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B D84 1807 5/22
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
C. Lowndes, printer, Marquis Court, Drury-Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Lewis, M. G. 1775-1818. (Matthew Gregory),, Hook, Theodore Edward, 1788-1841., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This present Friday, May 22, 1807, Their Majesties Servants will perform (7th time) a new play, in five acts, called Adelgitha, or, The fruits of a single error (written by M.G. Lewis Esq.) : the characters by Mr. Raymond, Mr. H. Siddons, Mr. Elliston, ... After which, 48th time, the melo drama of Tekeli. The overture and music composed by Mr. Hook ...

42.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, April 30, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 4/30
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
E. Macleish, printer, 2 Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Jephson, Robert, 1736-1803., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Dramatic production, Pantomimes, and Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, April 30, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's tragedy of Macbeth : the overture and symphonies between the acts by Mr. W. Ware. ... After which will be produced (for the 9th time), a new grand serio-comick ballet of action, called The ogre and little thumb, or, The seven league boots ... In the course of the pantomime (among others) the following new scenes will be introduced ... with a real cataract. And a sylvan bower ...

43.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Wednesday, May 6, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 5/6
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill with cast list.
Publisher:
Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Pantomimes and Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Wednesday, May 6, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's comedy called The merry wives of Windsor : Sir John Falstaff by Mr. Cooke ... To which will be added, for the 7th time, a new pantomime, called Harlequin and Mother Goose, or The golden egg. The scenes, musick, machinery, dressses and decroations are entirely new ... Tomorrow the tragedy of Isabella, Or The fatal marriage ... Biron, Mr. Pope, Carlos, Mr. C. Kemble, Villeroy, Mr. Brunton, Isabella by Mrs. Siddons ...

44.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, May 9, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 5/9
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Printed by Macleish, 2, Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Dudley, H. Bate Sir, 1745-1824. (Henry Bate),, and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, May 9, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's historical play of King Henry the Eighth : Henry, King of England, Mr. Pope ... To which will be added, the musical farce of The flitch of bacon ... The new operatick drama of Peter the Great, or, Wooden Walls, having been received with the most unbounded applause by a brilliant and overflowing audience, will be repeated on Monday ...

45.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Monday, May 18, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's tragedy

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 5/18
Image Count:
1
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Pantomimes and Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Monday, May 18, 1807, will be acted Shakspeare's tragedy called, Coriolanus, or, The Roman matron : Romans. Caius Marcius Coriolanus by Mr. Kemble ... To which will be added, for the 82nd time, a new pantomime, called Harlequin and Mother Goose, or The golden egg. The scenes, musick, machinery, dressses and decroations are entirely new ...

46.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Tuesday, June 2, 1807, will be acted the comedy of The

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 6/2
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Mrs. Mattocks' night
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838., Kemble, Marie Thérèse, 1774-1838., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, this present Tuesday, June 2, 1807, will be acted the comedy of The way to get married : Capt. Faulkner, Mr. [P]ope. Caustick, Mr. Munden ... End of the play, an address to the audience will be spoken by Mrs. Mattocks. Between the play and farce, the favourite interlude of Personation, or, Fairly taken in. ...To which will be added, for the grand serio-comick romantick melo-drama (in two acts), called Valentine and Orson. The overture, and whole of the musick, composed by Mr. Jouve ... the piece to conclude with a grand pageant ...

47.
Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, on Tuesday the 2nd of June, 1807, will be presented a comedy, called

Creator:
Covent Garden Theatre
Published / Created:
[1807]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B C838 1807 6/2a
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Mrs. Mattocks' benefit
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Printed by E. Macleish, 2, Bow-Street
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Morton, Thomas, 1764-1838., Dibdin, Thomas, 1771-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden, on Tuesday the 2nd of June, 1807, will be presented a comedy, called The way to get married : Captain Faulkner by Mr. Pope, Caustick by Mr. Munden ... End of the play, an address to the audience will be spoken by Mrs. Mattocks. Between the play and farce, an interlude in which Mrs. C. Kemble will perform with singing by Mr. Incledon, Mr. Emery, and Mrs. Liston. To which will be added, for the grand serio-comick romantick melo-drama (in two acts), called Valentine and Orson. The overture, and whole of the musick, composed by Mr. Jouve ... the piece to conclude with a grand pageant ...

48.
Never acted here. Theatre, Whittingham-Lane, on Friday evening, August 24th, will be presented the

Published / Created:
[1810?]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B Al452 1810 08/24
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Caption title.
Publisher:
Davison, printer
Subject (Geographic):
England, Northumberland., and Northumberland (England)
Subject (Name):
Colman, George, 1732-1794. and Rutherford (Actor)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Never acted here. Theatre, Whittingham-Lane, on Friday evening, August 24th, will be presented the much admired tragedy of Percy, Earl of Northumberland ... End of the play, the following enterments: two entire new comic songs, by Mr. Rutherford. A new comic song by Mr. Lamb, a new comic song & the cottagers hornpipe by Mr. Rutherford ... To which will be added the much admired laughable farce of the Village Lawyer ... Tickets to be had of Mr. Rutherford

49.
Theatre Royal, Lyceum, this present Friday, May 8, 1812, their Majesties Servants will perform a

Published / Created:
[1812]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B L98 1812 5/8+
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Third time. Third night of Mr. Braham's engagement and Third night of Mr. Braham's engagement
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Lowndes and Hobbs, printers, Marquis Court, Drury-Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Arnold, Samuel James, 1774-1852., Inchbald, Mrs., 1753-1821., and Lyceum Theatre (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Lyceum, this present Friday, May 8, 1812, their Majesties Servants will perform a new grand operatic romance in three acts, called The devil's bridge. : with entirely new music, scenery, dresses, and decorations. The music composed by Mr. Braham and Mr. Horn ... To which will be added the farce of The midnight hour ...

50.
Theatre Royal, Lyceum. This present Monday, May 18, 1812, their Majesties Servants will perform a

Published / Created:
[1812]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B L98 1812 5/18+
Image Count:
1
Alternative Title:
Nineteenth time
Description:
A playbill.
Publisher:
Lowndes and Hobbs, printers, Marquis Court, Drury-Lane
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Lefanu, Mrs. 1753-1817. (Alicia),, Kenney, James, 1780-1849., and Lyceum Theatre (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theater
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal, Lyceum. This present Monday, May 18, 1812, their Majesties Servants will perform a new comedy in 5 acts, call'd The sons of Erin, or, Modern sentiment : the characters by Mr. Powell, Mr. Dowton ... After which (26th time) an entirely new musical farce, called Turn out! The overture and music entirely new, composed by M.P. King ...

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