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The Theatre, Leeds, 1826

Handbill
1826 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handbill advertising the benefit performance of Mr and Mrs Andrews at the Theatre, Leeds, 23 August 1826, consisting of the musical play, Rob Roy; or, Auld Lang Syne, and the 'grand Melo Dramatic Piece', Travellers Benighted; or, The Spectre of the Bleeding Nun. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.

The evening also includes a comic song, 'The Humours of an Election', sung by Mr W.J. Hammond, the Spanish Guarachi danced by Miss M. Nicoll, and Mr Crook 'will Logically prove to the audience HOW TO SAVE One Thousand Pounds!!'.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Theatre, Leeds, 1826 (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed paper
Brief description
Handbill advertising the benefit performance of Mr and Mrs Andrews at the Theatre, Leeds, 23 August 1826, consisting of the musical play, Rob Roy; or, Auld Lang Syne, and the 'grand Melo Dramatic Piece', Travellers Benighted; or, The Spectre of the Bleeding Nun. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.
Physical description
Letterpress handbill advertising the benefit performance of Mr and Mrs Andrews at the Theatre, Leeds, on Wednesday evening, 23 August 1826, consisting of the musical play, Rob Roy; or, Auld Lang Syne, and the 'grand Melo Dramatic Piece', Travellers Benighted; or, The Spectre of the Bleeding Nun. The handbill lists some of the 'many interesting Incidents' in Travellers Benighted. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds. Printed on both sides of the paper.



Dimensions
  • Height: 21.5cm
  • Width: 14cm
Summary
Handbill advertising the benefit performance of Mr and Mrs Andrews at the Theatre, Leeds, 23 August 1826, consisting of the musical play, Rob Roy; or, Auld Lang Syne, and the 'grand Melo Dramatic Piece', Travellers Benighted; or, The Spectre of the Bleeding Nun. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.

The evening also includes a comic song, 'The Humours of an Election', sung by Mr W.J. Hammond, the Spanish Guarachi danced by Miss M. Nicoll, and Mr Crook 'will Logically prove to the audience HOW TO SAVE One Thousand Pounds!!'.
Collection
Accession number
S.160-1978

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Record createdJuly 28, 2015
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