Sadler's Wells Theatre

Connections

Connections Author name Excerpt
Textual Production Ethel Smyth
Baylis was the manager of the Old Vic from 1912 to 1937. She also refurbished and opened the Sadler's Wells Theatre in 1931.
Textual Production Sarah Scudgell Wilkinson
Similarly, a work by SSW which in one form was entitled The Water Spectre; or, Kitty o' the Clyde,
Burmester, James et al. English Books. James Burmester Rare Books.
47: 42
also appeared in print as The Water Spectre; or, An Bratach in or...
Performance of text T. S. Eliot
A pageant performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre to raise money for London Anglican churches, The Rock, featured choruses contributed by TSE .
Gallup, Donald Clifford. T.S. Eliot: A Bibliography. Harcourt, Brace.
353
Occupation Frances Eleanor Trollope
During the 1850s the Ternan women acted in London, at theatres such as Drury Lane , the Princess's Theatre , and Sadler's Wells .
Ackroyd, Peter. Dickens. HarperCollins.
787
Leisure and Society Amelia B. Edwards
She was a regular member of the audience at Shakespeare performances at Sadler's Wells Theatre .
Betham-Edwards, Matilda. Reminiscences. G. Redway, p. vi, 354 pp.
131

Timeline

6 September 1817: Drury Lane Theatre installed gas lighting...

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6 September 1817

Drury Lane Theatre installed gas lighting in the auditorium and on stage.

April 1844: Elizabeth Planché's drama Ivan Daniloff;...

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April 1844

Elizabeth Planché 's drama Ivan Daniloff; or, The Sledge Driver premiered at Sadler's Wells .

1874: Sadler's Wells Theatre finished its time...

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1874

Sadler's Wells Theatre finished its time as a venue for stage performances.

March 1882: Ella Stockton's play Madcap Violet had its...

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March 1882

Ella Stockton 's play Madcap Violet had its premiere at Sadler's Wells Theatre .

1912: Lilian Baylis began her tenure as manager...

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1912

Lilian Baylis began her tenure as manager of the Old Vic Theatre in London, which she converted from a music hall into a respected Shakespearian theatre.

6 January 1931: Lilian Baylis re-opened Sadler's Wells Theatre...

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6 January 1931

Lilian Baylis re-opened Sadler's Wells Theatre in London with a performance of Twelfth Night, starring John Gielgud as Malvolio.

15 May 1931: Choreographer Ninette de Valois presented...

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15 May 1931

Choreographer Ninette de Valois presented ballet at Sadler's Wells Theatre in London for the first time.

Autumn 1940: The Sadler's Wells Theatre was bombed, leaving...

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Autumn 1940

The Sadler's Wells Theatre was bombed, leaving the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet without a performance venue.

27 January 1941: The Wanderer ballet premiered at Sadler's...

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27 January 1941

The Wanderer ballet premiered at Sadler's Wells New Theatre , London, marking the renewed venue for the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet.

7 June 1945: Peter Grimes, Benjamin Britten's opera based...

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7 June 1945

Peter Grimes, Benjamin Britten 's opera based on a poem by George Crabbe , premiered at Sadler's Wells Theatre , London.

13 March 1951: The ballet Pineapple Poll, choreographed...

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13 March 1951

The ballet Pineapple Poll, choreographed by John Cranko with music by Sullivan and Mackerras , was performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre , London.

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