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7 February 1880

The Merchant of Venice

Location Royal Lyceum Theatre, London, UK
Plays performed The Merchant of Venice

Programme

Date 7 February 1880
Play(s) The Merchant of Venice
Production Date(s) Saturday February 7th 1880
Venue Royal Lyceum Theatre
Time of performance 2pm
Stage Manager H. J. Loveday
Scene Designer Hawes Craven, W. Cuthbert, W. Hann & W. Telbin
Costume Designer Auguste & Co., Mrs Reid
Music Director Hamilton Clarke
Document ID ET-D26 Original record
Held by The British Library
Notes With additional 'Notice' (dated 9 Feb) that Ellen Terry is unable to perform Portia for next two days, owing to a throat condition; replaced by Alma Murray. Music by Hamilton Clarke; Florence Terry and Ellen Terry in the cast; Bram Stoker acting manager.

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Ellen Terry was on tour in Australia and New Zealand when the First World War broke out.

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