Elliston's Bath engagement blocks town return
The article notes Mr. Elliston's strong Haymarket voice but predicts difficulties in London engagements. It states his wife’s avocations and the uncertain future, explaining that shutting in Bath engagements would end any Town plans. Since writing, public notice confirms Bath managers block his settling to Town.
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Elliston
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Tragedy of Douglas at Private Theatricals
A Tottenham Court Road report notes Wednesday performances of the Tragedy of Douglas with the Lyars. Stanley, playing the young warrior, delivered manly speeches with judgment and knowledge of the author. Glenalvon’s actor showed villainy and strong voice though with some monotony. Lord Randolph received proper credit from Mr. Holland. Old Norval praised, Lady Randolph debuted promisingly. Farce figures Young Wilding and Papillon were well done. the Lyra’s lively invention and the valet’s distress admired, French dialect praised.
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Glenalvon
Lord Randolph
Holland
Norval
Clarke
Lady Randolph
Wilding
Papillion
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