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Sir Henry Irving: why he matters, and why he came to Bournemouth

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Russell-Cotes Online Talk.

The first actor to be awarded a knighthood, Henry Irving (1835-1905) was such a prized celebrity guest at Sir Merton Russell-Cotes' hotel that he subsequently turned the library of East Cliff Hall, now the Russell-Cotes Museum, into a permanent shrine to his achievements.

Join Michael Dobson, Director of the Shakespeare Institute, and Professor of Shakespeare Studies, University of Birmingham, as he discusses this lastingly influential actor-manager.

Sunday 9 May, 2pm
Online Talk via Zoom

To reserve a space please book online by clicking the website link or email russellcotes@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
East Cliff Promenade
Bournemouth
Dorset
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Sir Henry Irving: why he matters, and why he came to Bournemouth

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What's Nearby

Compton Acres

Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts

Swanage Railway

Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World

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