Focus: Sir Henry Irving - The Lyceum Theatre

Title

Focus: Sir Henry Irving - The Lyceum Theatre

Transmission details

14 Aug 1986

Description

Sean Street at the Lyceum Theatre in London, the most famous literary landmark of the theatrical production in England. This famous building built in the XIX Century it was called: A temple for the drama. It will be always associated with one man: Henry Irving the theatres first manager and leading actor. Sarah Woodcock takes up the story of the Theatre and explains the first 50 years with Irvings first theatrical arts production. Henry Irving, first theatrical arts production. Include literary works. [Box 1 - Sean Street Collection]

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Duration

00:49:30

Notes

Track 2- possible clipping during small section; sticky interference in end music

Production company

2CR

Extent

1 tape

Credits

Series Producer

Sean Street

Presenter

Sean Street

Interviewees

Sarah Woodcock