Robert Elliston
Standard Name: Elliston, Robert
Connections
| Connections Sort descending | Author name | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing | Harriette Wilson | She wrote a farce which she submitted to Robert Elliston
, manager of Drury Lane
(and an old friend who later proposed marriage to her). But he did not accept her play. In 1829 (after... |
Timeline
1810
The Surrey Theatre
in Blackfriars Road, Lambeth, was opened by Robert Elliston
on the site of the former Royal Circus
; with various ups and downs it continued as a theatre until 1920.
By September 1819
Facing debts of £90,000, Drury Lane Theatre
was forced to close.
1822
Drury Lane Theatre
was closed for a complete internal overhaul.