Document ID ET-D2075
| Archive Location | ET PROGS ET-D2000-2381, 1 (BL) Loan 125/26/1 |
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| Document description | programme |
| Date | 1 November |
| Document form | D - Programme |
| Document attributes | Annotated |
| Production Date(s) | Saturday November 1 |
| Venue | Royal Lyceum Theatre |
| Time of performance | 7.45pm |
| Producer | Lewis Wingfield |
| Stage Manager | E. Edmonds |
| Scene Designer | Hawes Craven, Cuthbert, Bruce Smith, W. T. Hall, W. Perkins, J. O'Connor |
| Costume Maker | Auguste et Cie |
| Costume Designer | Lewis Wingfield |
| Choreographer | John D'Auban |
| Music Director | Andrew Levey |
| General notes | William Terriss as Romeo; Mary Anderson as Juliet; music composed by Andrew Levey. Annotated with comments on the performances of the cast. |
| Language | English |
Works Cited
| Title | Romeo and Juliet |
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| Original author | William Shakespeare |
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ROYAL LYCEUM THEATRE
Sole Lessee Mr. Henry Irving.
THE SEASON UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. HENRY E.ABBEY.
ROMEO AND JULIET.
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THIS EVENING, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, AT 7.45., WILL BE PRESENTED Shakespeare's Tragedy,
ROMEO & JULIET
Romeo, son to Montague: Mr. W.TERRISS.
Mercutio, kinsman to the Prince, and friend to Romeo: Mr. HERBERT STANDING.
Tyable, nephew to Lady Capulet Mr. J.ANDERSON.
Paris, a young noble, kinsman to the Prince: Mr. E.MAURICE.
Heads of two houses at variance with each other:
Montague: Mr. DE-CORDOVA.
Capulet: Mr. GEORGE WARDE.
Friar Laurence, a Franciscan Monk: Mr. ARTHUR STIRLING.
Friar John, of the same order: Mr. W.RUSSELL.
Apothecary: Mr. BEN GREET.
Prince Escalus, Prince of Verona: Mr. HARWOOD.
Cousin to Capulet, an old man: Mr. DRAYTON.
Benvolio, nephew to Montague, and friend to Romeo: Mr. ARTHUR LEWIS.
Balthazar, servant to Romeo: Mr. K.BLACK.
Peter, page to Capulet: Mr. H.KEMBLE.
Servants to Capulet:
Sampson: Mr. MURRAY.
Gregory: Mr. LEWIS GILLESPIE.
Abram, servant to Montague: Mr. MILLWARD
Page to Paris: Master BLACK.
Lady Montague: Miss O'REILLY.
Lady Capulet: Mrs. CHARLES CALVERT.
Nurse to Juliet: Mrs. STIRLING.
AND
Juliet: Miss MARY ANDERSON.
Citizens of Verona, Men and Women, Relations to both Houses, Pages, Maskers, Guards, Musicians, Watchmen, Attendants, &c., &c.
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Scenery by Messrs. HAWES CRAVEN, CUTHBERT BRUCE SMITH, W.T.HALL, W.PERKINS, and J.O'CONNOR.
The incidental music composed by Mr. ANDREW LEVEY.
The Dances arranged by Mr. JOHN D'AUBAN.
The Costumes made by AUGUSTE et Cie, from designs by the Hon. LEWIS WINGFIELD.
The Play is produced under the Directxion of the Hon. LEWIS WINGFIELD.
Acting Manager: Mr. CHARLES J.ABUD.
Synopsis of Scenery.
ACT I.
Scene 1.-Piazza dell' Erbe, Verona: O'Connor.
Scene 2.-A Room in Capulet's House: Hall
Scene 3.-A Street: O'Connor.
Scene 4.-A hall in Capulet's House: Hawes Craven.
ACT II.
Scene 1.-A Street: O'Connor.
Scene 2.-Capulet's Garden: O'Connor.
ACT III.
Scene 1.-The Monastery: Hawes Craven.
Scene 2.-A Grove without Verona: Hawes Craven.
Scene 3.-A Nook in Capulet's Garden: Hawes Craven.
Scene 4.-A Chapel connected with the Monastery: Hawes Craven.
ACT IV.
Scene 1.-Piazza Dante, at Verona: O'Connor.
Scene 2.-A room in Capulet's House: Hall
Scene 3.-Friar Laurence's Cell: Bruce Smith
Scene 4.-Balcony and Interior of Juliet's Chamber: Bruce Smith
Scene 5.-Interior of Juliet's Chamber: Bruce Smith
Scene 6.-Friar Laurence's Cell: Bruce Smith
Scene 7.-Juliet's Chamber: Bruce Smith
ACT V.
Scene 1.-A Street in Mantua: Perkins.
Scene 2.-The Monastery: Hawes Craven.
Scene 3.-A Churchyard without Verona: O'Connor.
The action takes place in Verona, or its immediate vicinity, with the exception of Scene 2, Act V.
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As the setting of the scenery is very elaborate, the Management beg the indulgence of the audience for any delays that may occur this evening.
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PROGRAMME OF MUSIC.
Overture "Rosamunda": Schubert.
Entr'acte "Preciosa": Weber.
New Valse "La Veronese": Andrew Levey. (Composed expressly for and dedicated to Miss MARY ANDERSON.)
Selection "Rigoletto": Verdi.
Entr'acte "Summer Night in Norway": Lauder.
The music of the dance ("Italia") in First Act, and the New Valse, "La Veronese," published by Metzler and co., 42, Great Marlborough Street, W.
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Stage Manager, Mr. E.EDMONDS. Musical Director, Mr. ANDREW LEVEY.
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The Bill of the Play is in every part of the House supplied without charge.
No Fees of any kind are permitted, and the Management trust that in their endeavour to carry out this arrangement, they may rely on the co-operation of the Public, who are requested, should there be any cause of complaints, or especial satisfaction, to refer to the Acting Manager.
The only authorised book of Miss Mary Anderson's acting version of ROMEO and JULIET is to be had in the Theatre, Price One Shilling.
NO FEES OF ANY KIND.
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Stalls, 10s.; Dress Circle, 6s.; Upper Circle, 4s.; Amphitheatre, 2s.6d.; Pit, 2s.; Gallery, 1s. Private Boxes, £2 2s. to £4 4s.
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Box Office open from 10 till 5, under teh direction of Mr. B.F.TRYON, of whom Seats may be booked by Letter or Telegram.
W.S.Johnson, -Nassau Steam Press, 60, St. Martin's Lane, Charing Cross, W.C.
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