The Lyons Mail
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The Lyons Mail is a 19th-century stage melodrama, best known through the performances of English actor Henry Irving (born John Henry Brodribb), in which he famously played multiple roles.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
play
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stage melodrama ⓘ |
| artForm | drama ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
London stage
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Lyceum Theatre, London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| era | Victorian era ⓘ |
| feature | multiple roles played by Henry Irving ⓘ |
| genre | melodrama ⓘ |
| hasAudience | popular 19th-century theatre-going public ⓘ |
| hasCharacterType | multiple distinct roles for a single actor ⓘ |
| hasNotableAspect |
demanding quick changes between roles
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star vehicle for Henry Irving ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
mistaken identity
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moral conflict ⓘ suspense ⓘ |
| hasTitle | The Lyons Mail NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | example of 19th-century English stage melodrama ⓘ |
| influenced | perceptions of Henry Irving as a versatile actor ⓘ |
| medium | stage ⓘ |
| notability | best known through the performances of Henry Irving ⓘ |
| notablePerformer |
Henry Irving
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John Henry Brodribb NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | English ⓘ |
| performanceCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| performanceType | live theatre ⓘ |
| productionStyle | sensational melodrama ⓘ |
| setting | France ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | crime and justice ⓘ |
| theatricalTradition | Victorian theatre ⓘ |
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