... Strauss, then at the height of his fame. .. . In October, 1840, Musard came to England and conducted series of “Proms” at Drury Lane Theatre, and also appeared at the Lyceum. He was portrayed at the time thus; “From bottom to top There’s no bit of the fop ...

... above the ground on “The Cyclone” at the Southend Kursaal on Saturday night. Richard Caine (23), of Sheridan Buildings. Drury Lane, London, a passenger in the front car fell out. He was struck by the wheels of the car and killed instantaneously. Caine ...

... for the rest of his life on the verge of insanity. Then paralysis began to seize Grimaldi. He made his last appearance at Drury Lane in 1828 with the parting words: “To-night has seen assume the motley for the last time. It clung to my skin as I took it ...

... sitting gazing at the stage with intense interest—as Dickens wrote. He continued to play small parts at Sadlers Wells and Drury Lane, often at both theatres on the same evening. On one occasion he even appeared at three theatres on the same night. This ...

... STAIBffAT. While climbing a stairway behind the scenes during Saturday night’s performance of Noel Coward's “Cavalcade,” Drury Lane Theatre, London, Miss I/aura Tully (aged 50), of Yukon Road, Balham, dentally fell and killed herself. Miss Tully was carried ...

... the peace of Europe, and into this maelstrom of political espionage is flung Jenny Peachey, little English dancer from Drury Lane ballet, whose dancing has made her the delight of every European capital. Jenny is brought into the political situation ...

... recognised the long-lost first edition of Dr. Johnson’s famous Prologue. Written for David Garrick to recite at the opening of Drury Lane Theatre in London in 1747, it had been sought unsuccessfully by bookmen for more than a century. Later editions had been ...

... forward the Duke of Connaught 14 years previously, but it was only four years ago that the design for the great building near Drury Lane was adopted. The dedication ceremony was held in the presence of many members of the Royal Family, and an imposing gathering ...

... father-in-law the question of bringing Tauber to England. His father-in-law agreed, and Tauber came to England appeared at Drury Lane Theatre Land Smiles.” Tauber became big name with toe public, said counsel, but, unfortunate . one night he suffered from ...

... clown and acrobat of bl ? Mr Evans was born in London in IB ...

... of the defeat of Sir John Cope’s army the Battle of Prestonpans became known in London, the National Anthem was sung at Drury Lane and at Covent Garden Theatres for several nights, and in the following month the “Gentleman’s Magazine” gave the piece, ...

... long career was actor, manager, producer, stage writer and film magnate. . His appointment to the managing directorship of Drury Lane was one of the theatrical events of 1931. great triumph the Lane” was the production of ‘Cavalcade.” Subsequently he took ...