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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instanceOf play
stage melodrama
artForm drama
associatedWith London stage NERFINISHED
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
star vehicle for Henry Irving
hasTheme mistaken identity
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 NERFINISHED
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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John Henry Brodribb notableWork The Lyons Mail