Caption title. and With extensive ms. notes concerning another performance, with names of performers. For further information, consult library staff (object file: File 767 P69B C838 1753).
Publisher:
The Theatre
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Covent Garden Theatre., Hill, Aaron, 1751?-1830., and Tate, Nahum, 1652-1715.
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 theatre at Weymouth became one of the venues frequented by companies of strolling players. On the verso are 18th century endorsements including the surrender of the lease to Robert Lumley Kingston 20 March 1771
Description:
In English., Written on vellum with red wax seal and blue embossed stamp affixed., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Williams, William (Comedian) and Kingston, Robert Lumley.
"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., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 100., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 263.
Publisher:
Pub. Jan. 1, 1810, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
"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 online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 66., Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 13., and Watermark: J. Whatman 1809 W. Balston.
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
"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., Plate numbered in upper right, above image: Plate 69., and Plate from: Microcosm of London. London : R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, No. 101 Strand, [1808-1810?], v. 3, opposite page 41.
Publisher:
Pub. June 1st, 1809, at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 101 Strand
"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 part of the east front of the new theatre, not accurately drawn, but showing the portico and its flanking sculptures of 'Antient Drama' and 'Modern Drama'. Above: 'This is . . .' [&c.]. [2] An arc of the third tier of boxes, showing three boxes crowded with fashionables in polite conversation; one lady only looks at the stage, using a glass. Above: 'These are the Boxes . . .' [&c.]. [3] A similar view of three pigeon-holes showing lighted chandeliers suspended from brackets below them. The occupants of the front row sit, those behind stand in a massed crowd; all are behaving well. Above: 'These are the Pigeon holes made for the poor, over the Boxes . . .' [&c.]. [4] A bust portrait of Catalani, singing, with tense bony neck, a claw-like hand on her breast. Above: 'This is the Cat . . .' [&c.]. [5] A bust portrait of an obese neatly dressed 'cit' in profile to the left, fiercely blowing a trumpet from which issues the word 'Hiss'. In his right hand is a paper: 'The Age of Reason [cf. No. 8646] a New Comedy perform[ed] by J Bull & C°'. Above: 'This is John Bull. . .' [&c.]. [6] A bust profile portrait of Townsend, neatly dressed, and wearing a top-hat. His right arm is outstretched as if to seize John Bull in the adjacent design; in his left hand is a constable's crowned staff. Above: 'This is the Thief taker . . .' [&c.]. [7] A bust portrait of Kemble, sternly frowning, in profile to the left, clasping a rolled document inscribed 'King John'. He wears ordinary dress with swathed neck-cloth and high-collared coat. Above: 'This is the Manager . . .' [&c.]. (Cf. British Museum Satires No. 11419.)"--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image. and Attributed to Charles Williams in the British Museum catalogue.
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