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Abbey Theatre (1905-1981)

Collection Description

Collection Title

Abbey Theatre (1905-1981)

Unique Identifier

Abbey Theatre

Description

12 boxes of programmes from the Abbey Theatre from 1905 to 1981 including:

25/10/20: Grand Complimentary Concert to Mrs. P.J. Heffernan.
15/11/[20]: Miss Eurydice Draconi.
20/11/21: Grand Concert.
16/5/25: Metropolitan Hall: Dublin Philharmoinc Choral Society inaugural concert. Flyer.
29/3/06-3/4/06: A grand concert by the members of the Sodality of the Assumption and D.M. Police Band.
8/6/81-13/6/81: Irish National Opera; premiere production of 'The wedding' by A.J. Potter.
6/11/[year unknown]: Miss Jean Nolan with Miss Petite O'Hara. Playbill.
30/9/[05]: Acme Benevolent Fund Second Annual Concert. Mixed programme.
17/1/06: Complimentary Concert to Wm. Henry Huish.

Collection includes numerous ballet programmes by the Irish Ballet Company; numerous mixed theatrical and orchestral programmes, the latter directed by F.M. May, Seán O'Riada (John Reidy), Pól MacCafraidh and J.F. Larchet.

Format

Date range of collection

1905 - 1981

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Suggested Audience

Not Specific

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Associated Places

Abbey Theatre, Dublin

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This collection is about

Location Details

National Library of Ireland: Department of Ephemera

Kildare Street Dublin 2 Ireland

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Website

http://www.nli.ie/en/ephemera-introduction.aspx

Mary Broderick, Ephemera Librarian: [email protected]

Telephone

00 353 1 6030332

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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

Closed

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