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Performance TitleYe Olde English Fayre, in aid of the Chelsea Hospital for Women
Performance Date11 June 1881
Performance DaySaturday
Main PerformersMiss Ellen Terry,
Captain Claremont - actors
Secondary PerformersStallholders
Set ListScene from Shakepeare's 'King John' (Ellen Terry, Captain Claremont)
Performance NotesThe arena was transformed with 'antique' house fronts, laid out as a street market. Titled ladies sold fancy articles, toys and floral bouquets, making a profit of £3,240, with £4,300 made on entrance money. The event also included a fortune teller and an area for refreshments.
Related Archival MaterialIllustrated London News illustrations
URLhttps://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx/A9hA9iBA9NWat
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work8094Ye Olde English Fayre, in aid of the Chelsea Hospital for Women4
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/4263Terry; Dame; Ellen (1847-1928); English stage actress who became the leading Shakespearean actress in Britain.
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