Talk:Lyceum Theatre, London

Alice Marriott

Regarding the above, I think it matters that there was a Lyceum Company, and that the Company of Irving's time had to contain actors to act with him, not "dolls," as he put it. I also think it matters that this particular actress was made part of that company in old age, having the reputation and skill to justify her inclusion on Irving's terms. She was no doll. And I do not edit-war, so please do not exaggerate - I only undid one edit.Storye book (talk) 12:44, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

Thanks for opening this Talk page discussion. During the 250 years of history of the theatre, Irving and Terry presented their company at the Lyceum for 30 years (from 1871 to 1902). So there is already at least enough information about Irving's company in the article, taking up more than 1/3 of the article. Now you suggest that we add information about another member of Irving's company. How long was she with the company? How prominent was she, compared with Terry. and was she particularly famous for her roles at the Lyceum? Was she more famous, and more associated with the theatre than *any other* actress of Irving's company other than Terry? You need to give us enough information to judge these matters. Note of course, that Marriott's own article is the best place to put information about her life. See also WP:BALASP. -- Ssilvers (talk) 13:43, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for your answer. Yes, I'm happy with that, so let's leave it. Re your question about how long she was with the company, I only have this information from the Sadler's Wells website. Storye book (talk) 13:57, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

Based on what that blog says, it seems that she should be mentioned in the Sadler's Wells article. Her own article should mention her membership in the Lyceum company, but you need a much more specific source that describes more about her tenure and roles there. Perhaps her obituaries in the London papers describe it in more detail. All the best! -- Ssilvers (talk) 21:54, 13 January 2019 (UTC)

Thanks, yes she is already in the Sadler's Wells article. I thought I had found all her obits, but I'll have another look. Thank you. Storye book (talk) 08:58, 14 January 2019 (UTC)

Planned demolition 1939

"In 1939, the London County Council bought the building, with plans to demolish it to make room for road improvement."

I was curious about this part of the article so did a bit of research. I can't access any sources reliable enough to cite, but I present the clues I did find -

Most information about planned demolition for roadbuilding relates to the post-war London Ringways project. This proposal was, obviously, older, and has its origins in the Highway Development Survey of 1937.

I have found a map of this proposal, but it hasn't been digitised. However, it seems to show a major trunk road junction on the site of the Lyceum.

If someone can access an archival copy of this, then we can use it to cite the planned demolition and what exactly was going to be built here. ElectronicsForDogs (talk) 21:41, 16 August 2023 (UTC)