Woburn Abbey Theatre

Two programmes, one made of silk or satin (1832), the other paper (1834), former worn at blue edges (main body cream, discoloured to yellowish, fold marks, 2 pinholes and one small hole, c.20.5 x 24cm, latter in good condition, fold marks, c.18 x 22cm. The former announces a production of "The Popular Farce of THE LIAR!" and "the Afterpiece of The Day after the Wedding, or, on 9 January 1832, the cats mixing professionals (Mr Abbott, Mr. Mildmay, Mr Balfour) and amateur (members of the Russell Family). The "Manager" adds a few words, including a special mention for Mr Balfour. The platter announces the performance of "The Much Admired Comedy of Simpson & Co." on 16 Jan. 1834, under the patronage of The Marchioness of Abercorn, mixing professional ("the celebrated Mr. C[harles Mathews (Of the Theatre Royal, San Clementi, Florence")) and "His Grace's Guests and Family." New scenery, etc, "Weippert's Band Will Attend . . . No money will be returned at the doors, as none will be taken. / P.S. Owing to the unprecedented demand for places, no Orders nor Children can be admitted.Note: This episode in Mathews career is described in detail in "The Literary Life and Correspondence of the Countess of Blessington" By Richard Robert Madden (Googled information). Two items