Document ID ET-D399
| Archive Location | ET PROGS ET-D235-418, 1917-1920 (BL) Loan 125/22/10 |
|---|---|
| Document description | programme |
| Date | 23 April 1917 |
| Document form | D - Programme |
| Document attributes | Annotated |
| Production Date(s) | Monday April 23rd [1917] |
| Venue | Royal Victoria Hall |
| Venue address | Waterloo Road SE |
| Time of performance | 2.30pm |
| Stage Manager | Ben Greet |
| Scene Designer | H. Luscombe Toms |
| Costume Maker | Edith Craig, M. Lang, T. Heslewood, H.& M. Rayne |
| Music Director | Charles Corri |
| General notes | Shakespeare Birthday Festival. Songs and scenes from the plays. Ellen Terry as Portia, also Edward Gordon Craig, Edith Craig, Nellie Craig, Clare Atwood and Christopher St John. |
| Language | English |
Works Cited
| Title | The Merry Wives of Windsor |
|---|---|
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | As You Like It |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | Julius Caesar |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | King John |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | Romeo and Juliet |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | The Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
| Title | The Merchant of Venice |
| Original author | William Shakespeare |
Document ID ET-D399, Image 1 of 3
Royal Victoria Hall, Waterloo Road, S.E. Founded by the Late Miss Emma Cons in 1880. Licensed by the Lord Chamberlain to the Lessee & Manager – Lilian Baylis. Shakespeare Birthday Festival. Commemorating the 301st Anniversary of his Death. Programme given by friends of the "Vic." St. George's Day, Monday, April 23, at 2.30. Price sixpence. The Management request the Member of the Audience who really appreciate the work here and believe it worthy of support to mention it to their friends, and to help make it known in every possible way. The L.C.C. require alterations amounting to £7000 if the Plays and Operas are to be continued. About £700 has been promised towards the Thousands required. Notice (a) The name of the actual and responsible Manager of the premises must be printed on every play bill. (b) In accordance with the requirements of the County Council, the Public can leave the Hall at the end of the performance by all exit and entrance doors which open outwards. (c) Where there is a fireproof screen to the proscenium opening it must be lowered at least once during every performance to ensure its being in proper working order. (d) All gangways, passages and staircases must be kept free from chairs or any other obstructions, whether permanent or temporary. Messrs & Sons, Ltd., Printers, Kennington Cross London, S.E. 11.
Document ID ET-D399, Image 2 of 3
Document ID ET-D399, Image 3 of 3
John Walker, Watch & Clock Maker to H.M. the King. 1 South Molton Street, W. English Watches, 21s. Special Naval & Military Wrist Watches from 30s. Morely College for working Men and Women (Adjoining this Hall) Scholarships and Awards. Clubs and Societies: Natural History, Microscopical, Photographic, Electrical, Architectural, Also Cycling, Football, Cricket, Swimming and Tennis. Large Library and Gynasium. College opens at 6.30 p.m. and closes at 10.30 p.m. Common Room. Reading Room. Refreshments. Fees from 1s. 6d. to 2s. 6d. per term. Now on Sale in this Theatre, price 9d., post free, 10d. 1816: A Century of Theatrical History : 1916 The "Old Vic." By John Booth 72 Pages. 4 full page illustrations. Published by Stead's Publishing House. "If all theatrical histories were as well arranged and as well written as this little book by Mr. Booth, the student of the subject would be spared much labour and annoyance….Mr. Booth's little book is full of interesting details of the theatrical history of the "Old Vic.'s" hundred years, and his closing pages are a fine record of good work well done," – The Times. "A most interesting booklet." – The Daily Telegraph. Mr. Booth's book reviews the whole history of the house, and, as The Times says, "tells clearly, accurately and attractively, the story of its many ups and downs of fortune." Records and anecdotes of the appearance here of Kean, Macready, Grimaldi, Paganini and other famous folk of the last century are completed by an account of the present Opera and Shakespeare Repertoires with lists of the works performed, and of the artistes taking part in them. Shakespeare Birthday Festival April 21st to May 4th. Monday, April 23rd at 7.45, Twelfth Night. Tuesday, April 24th at 8.30, Lecture by William Poel, Esq. Stage Costumes in Shakespeare's Day, illustrated by over 100 beautiful slides. Preceded at 8.0 p.m. by Recital by Miss Laura Smithson. Wednesday, April 25th At 2.30, Julius Caesar, At 7.45, The Taming of the Shrew. Thursday, April 26th At 2.30, The Tempest. Friday, April 27th At 7.45, Richard II. Saturday, April 28th At 2.30, Julius Caesar. Monday, April 30th at 7.45, Hamlet, Tuesday, May 1st, at 8.30, Lecture by Arnold Dolmetsch, Esq., assisted by his Family, on Original Music and Dances of Shakespeare's Plays. Wednesday, May 2nd, at 2.30 As You Like It, at 7.45, Macbeth. Thursday, May 3rd, at 2.30 The Merchant of Venice. Friday, May 4th, at 7.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (Conclusion of the "Vic." Shakespeare Season). The Company leave for Season of two weeks at Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.
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