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2.
- Creator:
- Ash, William, active 1823, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [25 November 1823]
- Call Number:
- 823.11.25.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- A caricatured portrait of comedian John Liston, standing before the Theatre Royal. Leaning against a bollard is a placard advertising the play 'Fish out of Water' in which he was starring as 'Sam Savoury'.
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Novr. 25th, 1823, by G. Humphrey, 24, St. James's Stt. & 74, New-Bond St., London
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Liston, John, 1776-1846 and Haymarket Theatre (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Comedians, and Signs (Notices)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Always a character [graphic]
3.
- Creator:
- Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
- Published / Created:
- [between 1783 and 1815]
- Call Number:
- Folio 767 P69B B32
- Image Count:
- 146
- Publisher:
- Theatre-Royal
- Subject (Geographic):
- Bath (England), England, and Bath.
- Subject (Name):
- Theatre Royal (Bath, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Playbills from the Theatre-Royal, Bath, 1783-1815
4.
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1815]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B P197 815++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Description:
- Caption title.
- Publisher:
- John Berry, printer
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and Norwich.
- Subject (Name):
- Pincott, Mrs. (Elizabeth)
- Subject (Topic):
- Pantomimes and Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > By permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor. Mrs. Pinchott's third appearance, of the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Drury-Lane. Finch returns his most hearty and sincere thanks to the public at large, for all the encouragement he has met with, and informs them, his benefit is fixed for Wednesday evening next, Nov. 4th ... The extraordinary alteration & improvement the hwole of the interior of The Pantheon has undergone ... The performance will commence with a new ballet dance, called the Merry millers. Principle characters Mr. Auld, Mr. Miller... the whole to conclude with a grand Indian spectacle ... written by Mr. Usher, called The savage chieftain, or, Sidney & his faithful dog ...
5.
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [May 7th, 1814]
- Call Number:
- 814.05.17.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Kean as Richard III, directed to the left, stands on a large volume with the word 'Shakespear' written on the top edge. Resting on his head and humped shoulders is a model of Drury Lane Theatre, a massive block, inscribed 'Whitbreads Intire.' On the r...
- Description:
- Title from text etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. May 7th, 1814 by H. Humphrey, St. James's Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833, Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833,, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,, and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Performances, Theaters, Actors, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The theatrical atlas
6.
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [21 October 1812]
- Call Number:
- 812.10.21.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A corner of the stage at Drury Lane slants diagonally from left to right, showing part of the orchestra and pit (right) with part of two stage-boxes on the extreme right. The stage manager, Raymond, stands addressing the clamorous audience, while on ...
- Alternative Title:
- Poet in a pet : with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Octr. 21, 1812, by S.W. Fores, 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Raymond, James Grant, -1817, Busby, Thomas, 1754-1838, Busby, George Frederick, active 1812, Byron, George Gordon Byron, Baron, 1788-1824., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Interiors, Theater curtains, Theater audiences, and Donkeys
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A buz in a box, or, The poet in a pet with a chip of the block, mounted on Papa's Pegasus. [graphic]
7.
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1812?]
- Call Number:
- 812.00.00.125+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A satire on the rebuilding of Drury Lane Theatre. Whitbread, Chairman of the Committee, bestrides a barrel, the head inscribed 'The Butt M, T' [empty]. He has long ass's ears and points to a table beside him on the extreme right where there is a mode...
- Alternative Title:
- Punishment of a modern Midas
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England), Whitbread, Samuel, 1764-1815, Moore, Peter, 1753-1828, and Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Architectural models, Barrels, and Traffic signs & signals
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Committee of Taste, or, The punishment of a modern Midas dedicated (without permission) to the subscribers to the New Theatre Drury Lane. [graphic]
8.
- Published / Created:
- [2 March 1812]
- Call Number:
- Topos L847 no. 101+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the Surrey Theatre on Great Surrey Street, with the obelisk in the left foreground, showing also the Magdalen Asylum, and a carriage passing through the turnpile; a farmer leads sheep and a cow down centre of street in foreground, a woman swe...
- Description:
- Title from caption below image.
- Publisher:
- Published March 2, 1812, by Robt. Laurie & Jas. Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters and Asylums
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > View of the Surrey Theatre, Magdalen, &c. &c. [graphic].
9.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 January 1810]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
- Collection Title:
- V. 3 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior of Smirke's replacement for Holland's burnt-out theatre; the stage set, and audience seated in the four tiers of galleries and pit, but the actors not yet on stage."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pub. Jan. 1, 1810, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Interiors, and Audiences
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > New Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]
10.
- Published / Created:
- [1809]
- Call Number:
- 809.09.00.06++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- three-dimensional form
- Abstract:
- Obverse: In the center, letter B above PS below (Box Princes Side); "New Theatre Covent Garden 1809" stamped around the perimeter. Reverse is blank
- Description:
- Title from text on obverse side of token.
- Publisher:
- New Theatre Covent Garden
- Subject (Geographic):
- Covent Garden (London, England), England, and London.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > BPS. New Theatre Covent Garden 1809 [realia].
11.
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [September 1809]
- Call Number:
- 809.09.00.07+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A more realistic rendering of the squib, illustrated in British Museum Satires No. 11414, &c., the text slightly altered. Seven designs in two rows, three above and four below, the verses etched across the upper part of each. [1] A close-up view of p...
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. Septr. 1809 by Walker, No. 7 Cornhill
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849, Townsend, John, 1760-1832, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, and Covent Garden Theatre,
- Subject (Topic):
- John Bull (Symbolic character), Theaters, Interiors, Chandeliers, Theater audiences, Bugles, Prices, and Anger
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The house that Jack-built [graphic]
12.
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately September 1809]
- Call Number:
- 809.09.00.06++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The stage of Covent Garden Theatre is seen from the right with a small part of the pit in the left foreground; the boxes and galleries adjoining the stage form the background on the left. The pittites are standing and blow trumpets, spring rattles, r...
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823., Nares, John, 1754-1816., Billington, Elizabeth, 1765-1818., Catalani, Angelica, 1780-1849., Dickons, Maria, approximately 1774-1833., Harris, Thomas, -1820., Reed, James, active 1808., Mountain, Rosoman, approximately 1768-1841., and Covent Garden Theatre,
- Subject (Topic):
- Interiors, Stages (Platforms), Actors, Orchestras, Theater audiences, Theaters, and 1809
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Acting magistrates committing themselves being their first appearance on this stage, as performed at the National Theatre Convent Garden, Sepr. 18, 1809 [graphic].
13.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 May 1809]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
- Collection Title:
- V. 3 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior view of the circus in St George's Fields; a circular arena in centre, and stage to the right; a performance taking place on the stage, and standing spectators occupying arena, others watching from surrounding galleries."--British Museum onli...
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st May 1809 at R. Ackrmann's [sic] Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- St. George's Fields., London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- New Royal Circus (London, England) and Surrey Theatre.
- Subject (Topic):
- Circuses & shows, Theaters, Audiences, Spectators, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Royal Circus [graphic]
14.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 June 1809]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.3
- Collection Title:
- V. 3 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior view of the theatre, seen from the back of one of the galleries, looking towards the stage; during a performance."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pub. June 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Sadler's Wells Theatre (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Audiences, and Interiors
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Sadlers Wells Theatre [graphic]
15.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 August 1808]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.1
- Collection Title:
- V. 1 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior view of the theatre, looking towards the stage; a performance taking place; the galleries, boxes, and pit filled with spectators."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Pub. 1st Augt. 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Interiors, and Audiences
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Drury Lane Theatre [graphic]
16.
- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1 July 1808]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 646 808 M58 v.1
- Collection Title:
- V. 1 Microcosm of London.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Interior of theatre, seen from the back of the stalls, looking towards the stage; as it appeared before it burned down in September 1808; an orchestra assembled towards the back of the stage, behind a choir at the front; the theatre packed with spect...
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd 1 July 1808 at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Interiors, Audiences, and Chandeliers
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Covent Garden Theatre [graphic]
17.
- Creator:
- De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [4 December 1807]
- Call Number:
- 807.12.04.01
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A four-footed monster, with four human heads, the long hairy body resembling that of a dog, stand in an open space in front of the theatres of Covent Garden (left) and Drury Lane (right), the latter partly obscured by clouds rising from the ground, a...
- Description:
- Title from British Museum catalogue.
- Publisher:
- Published for the Satirist, Decr. 4th, 1807, by S. Tipper, Leadenhall Street
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre,, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)., Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837, Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837., Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823., and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
- Subject (Topic):
- Harlequin (Fictitious character), Monsters, Dramatists, Theaters, Daggers & swords, and Geese
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [The monster melo-drama] [graphic]
18.
- Creator:
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Published / Created:
- [1794]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B C838 1794+++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- A playbill.
- Publisher:
- s.n.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- O'Keeffe, John, 1747-1833.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden, tomorrow Friday October 3, 1794 will be presented the comic opera of The Castle of Andalusia : Ferdinand by Mr. Johnson, Pedrillo by Mr. Munden, Don Caesar by Mr. Bowden ... To which will be added the comdey of The follies of the day : Count Almaviva by Mr. Lewis, Figaro by Mr. Bernard, Antonio by Mr. Quick, Basil by Mr. Powel ...
19.
- Creator:
- Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1784]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D574 no. 12 Box D205
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A struggling crowd, partly within and partly without the pit door, a spiked gateway, of Drury Lane Theatre. Men, respectably dressed but of plebeian appearance, stand in the foreground on the outskirts of the crowd or fight their way in, some with st...
- Alternative Title:
- Porte du parterre
- Description:
- Title from related print, which bears both the English title "The pit door" and the French title "La porte du parterre".
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823., Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831., and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England),
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters, Crowds, Gates, Doors & doorways, Vomiting, Loss of consciousness, and Signs (Notices)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [The pit door] [art original].
20.
- Creator:
- Begbie, P., printmaker
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs, 1776.
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "View of the grand front of the theatre; a lion and unicorn to left and right of the pedament at top, with a sculpture of armour and weapons in the centre, pillasters across middle of building and an iron balcony above ground floor; in foreground to r...
- Alternative Title:
- Nouvelle façade, vers Bridges Street, de la principale entrée du Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Description:
- Titles engraved below image, in English and French.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- London (England), England, London., and London,
- Subject (Name):
- Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England), and Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Buildings, structures, etc, Buildings, Theaters, Facades, Carriages & coaches, Sedan chairs, Street vendors, and Dogs
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > View of the new front, towards Bridges Street, of the principal entry to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane [graphic] = La nouvelle façade, vers Bridges Street, de la principale entrée du Theatre Royal Drury Lane
21.
- Published / Created:
- [1801]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B N558 1801
- Image Count:
- 1
- Description:
- Caption from first lines of text.
- Publisher:
- Printed at the Philanthropic Reform, St. George's Fields, by J. Richardson, No. 4 Lambeth-Road, Southwark
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Evans, Scott, Miss., Cross, J. C. -1809. (James Cartwright),, and New Royal Circus (London, England)
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Scott Evans, who was so flatteringly received in Aurelia, begs leave respectfully to inform her friends and the public, that her benefit, at the New Royal Circus ... is fixed for Saturday, the 3rd of October, 1801 ... when the new grand spectacle of King Caesar, or, The Negro slaves, with new music, scenery, machinery, dresses, and decorations, will be performed; to which will be added The eclips, or, Harlequin in China ; the part of Columbine by Miss Scott Evans ...
22.
- Creator:
- Waltham, Drigue Billers Olmius, Baron, 1746-1787
- Call Number:
- LWL Mss File 119+++
- Image Count:
- 2
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Lease with engraved heading written for Dirgue Billers Olmius, 2nd Baron Waltham, to William Williams, comedian, for a period of 99 years at the rent of 5 shillings on condition that within a year Williams erects upon it a theatre for comedians. The ...
- Description:
- In English.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Williams, William (Comedian) and Kingston, Robert Lumley.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lease to William Williams, comedian : Weymouth, 1768 September 7 and 1771 March 20.
23.
- Creator:
- Worlidge, T. (Thomas), 1700-1766, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- pubd. according to act of Parliamt., March 28th, 1761.
- Call Number:
- Topos Ox98 no. 2++
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The interior of the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, looking towards the rear, the seats around the sides, in the gallery and in the stalls, crowded with scholars and others listening to a debate between two academics facing each other in pulpits on eithe...
- Description:
- Title from dedication etched below image.
- Publisher:
- publisher not identified
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and Oxford.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters and Universities & colleges
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > To The Right Honble. the Earl of Westmorland, Chancellor; to The Right Honble. the Earl of Litchfield, High Steward; to the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor; all the doctors, masters and scholars of the University of Oxford, this plate is humbly dedicated by their most obedient servant, Thos. Worlidge [graphic]
24.
- Creator:
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Published / Created:
- [1756]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B C838 1756
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- Eleventh day
- Description:
- Caption title.
- Publisher:
- The Theatre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre., Lee, Nathaniel, 1653?-1692., and Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Tuesday, being the 10th of February, The rival queens, or The deah of Alexander the Great : Alexander by Mr. Barry ... Starira by Mrs. Bellamy, Roxanna by Mrs. Woffington ... In which will be introduc'd the triumphal entry of Alexander into Babylon with dancing by Mr. Granier, Miss Hilliard, &c To which will be added a farce, call'd The virgin unmask'd ...
25.
- Creator:
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Published / Created:
- [1756]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B C838 1756 4/29
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- Not acted this season
- Description:
- Caption title.
- Publisher:
- The Theatre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre., Hill, Aaron, 1751?-1830., and Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > For the benefit of Mr. Clarke, at the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, on Thursday next, being the 29th of April, will be reviv'd a tragedy, call'd Alzira. : Zamor by Mr. Clarke, ... Alvarez by Mr. Sparks, Carlos by Mr. Dyer ... To which will be added a farce (not acted these ten years) called Duke and no Duke. ...
26.
- Creator:
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Published / Created:
- [1755]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B C838 1755 4/24
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- For the benefit of Mr. Barrington and Miss Young
- Description:
- Caption title.
- Publisher:
- The Theatre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre., Congreve, William, 1670-1729., and Lampe, John Frederick, 1703?-1751.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Thursday, being the 24th of April, will be presented a comedy, call'd Love for love : Valentine by Mr. Smith ... To which will be added a burlesque opera, call'd The dragon of Wantley. The part of Moore of Moore-hall by Mr. Lowe ...
27.
- Creator:
- Covent Garden Theatre
- Published / Created:
- [1753]
- Call Number:
- File 767 P69B C838 1753
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- text
- Alternative Title:
- For the benefit of Mr. Smith
- Description:
- Caption title.
- Publisher:
- The Theatre
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London.
- Subject (Name):
- Covent Garden Theatre., Hughes, John, 1677-1720., Barry, Spranger, 1719-1777., Ryan, Lacy, 1694?-1760., and Cibber, Susannah Maria Arne, 1714-1766.
- Subject (Topic):
- Theaters
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > At the Theatre Royal in Covent-Garden, this present Saturday, being the 7th of April, will be presented a tragedy, call'd The seige of Damascus ... : the part of Phocyas to be perform'd by Mr. Barry, Eumenes by Mr. Ryan ... and the part of Eudocia to be perform'd by Mrs. Cibber ...