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  • Quote Heather

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by Heather Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:18 pm

Having finished this book yesterday, I thought I would like to add a few words of my own to this thread.

The Lost Theatres of Dublin is a well written book and detailed book that I found myself reading at every available opportunity, I even sacrificed all of my mid evening naps after work I found it that interesting. It is written in such a style that sometimes I could imagine myself being there, particularly when I read about the last night of the third Theatre Royal. I loved reading about the characters who trod the boards and loved the illustrations.To think if I had never come on medusa, I may have missed out on this book and that would have been such a shame.

Reading this book has made me want to read more on old theatres and theatre histories and I'm defintely going to seek out similar books to this in due course.
Having finished this book yesterday, I thought I would like to add a few words of my own to this thread.

The Lost Theatres of Dublin is a well written book and detailed book that I found myself reading at every available opportunity, I even sacrificed all of my mid evening naps after work I found it that interesting. It is written in such a style that sometimes I could imagine myself being there, particularly when I read about the last night of the third Theatre Royal. I loved reading about the characters who trod the boards and loved the illustrations.To think if I had never come on medusa, I may have missed out on this book and that would have been such a shame.

Reading this book has made me want to read more on old theatres and theatre histories and I'm defintely going to seek out similar books to this in due course.
  • Quote philipchevron

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by philipchevron Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:51 pm

Clash Cadillac wrote:While at Doc Harry's yesterday I glanced through the booklet in the new box set however I have refrained from reading it as I am waiting for my own copy to arrive. Philip, while discussing the box set we wondered if the "scrapbook" format of the booklet was in anyway an homage to your fathers scrapbooks mentioned in the forward of his book The Lost Theatres of Dublin?


No, not as far as I know. They don''t let me anywhere near the artwork in the Pogues, you know. That's always NOT my job. I see it when it's finished, just like everyone else. There was an earlier version of the "book" which I much preferred - the designer made the naive error of seeking my opinion and was encouraged to receive a rave review from me, something that, had he but known, already spelled doom for his work.
[quote="Clash Cadillac"]While at Doc Harry's yesterday I glanced through the booklet in the new box set however I have refrained from reading it as I am waiting for my own copy to arrive. Philip, while discussing the box set we wondered if the "scrapbook" format of the booklet was in anyway an homage to your fathers scrapbooks mentioned in the forward of his book [i]The Lost Theatres of Dublin[/i]?[/quote]

No, not as far as I know. They don''t let me anywhere near the artwork in the Pogues, you know. That's always NOT my job. I see it when it's finished, just like everyone else. There was an earlier version of the "book" which I much preferred - the designer made the naive error of seeking my opinion and was encouraged to receive a rave review from me, something that, had he but known, already spelled doom for his work.
  • Quote Clash Cadillac

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by Clash Cadillac Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:41 pm

While at Doc Harry's yesterday I glanced through the booklet in the new box set however I have refrained from reading it as I am waiting for my own copy to arrive. Philip, while discussing the box set we wondered if the "scrapbook" format of the booklet was in anyway an homage to your fathers scrapbooks mentioned in the forward of his book The Lost Theatres of Dublin?
While at Doc Harry's yesterday I glanced through the booklet in the new box set however I have refrained from reading it as I am waiting for my own copy to arrive. Philip, while discussing the box set we wondered if the "scrapbook" format of the booklet was in anyway an homage to your fathers scrapbooks mentioned in the forward of his book [i]The Lost Theatres of Dublin[/i]?
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Re: Philip B. Ryan

Post by Clash Cadillac Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:33 pm

Clash Cadillac wrote:For further reading by Philip's father try these titles:

Noel Purcell: A Biography
Jimmy O'Dea: The Pride of the Coombe


While visiting Harry last week, I met Mickey, a friend of his who was visiting from Ireland. When Mickey finished his "leaving exams" (is that the term he used?) his instructor who was very strict broke with tradition and took Mickey and another student to the local for a drink. Mickey said Noel Purcell was there and was friendly with his instructor who informed Noel of the boys accomplishment which Noel immediately rewarded with a round of beers. Mickey now claims it was Noel Purcell who bought him his first beer in a pub.
[quote="Clash Cadillac"]For further reading by Philip's father try these titles:

[i]Noel Purcell: A Biography[/i]
[i]Jimmy O'Dea: The Pride of the Coombe[/i][/quote]

While visiting Harry last week, I met Mickey, a friend of his who was visiting from Ireland. When Mickey finished his "leaving exams" (is that the term he used?) his instructor who was very strict broke with tradition and took Mickey and another student to the local for a drink. Mickey said Noel Purcell was there and was friendly with his instructor who informed Noel of the boys accomplishment which Noel immediately rewarded with a round of beers. Mickey now claims it was Noel Purcell who bought him his first beer in a pub.
  • Quote Clash Cadillac

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by Clash Cadillac Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:39 pm

Well Philip my copy arrived yesterday and it was pristine. Harry's was well read and had a dark stain on the fore-edge (Harry guessed it may have been spilled Guinness). I enjoyed the forward and remembered how Harry grinned from ear to ear the previous day when he related how you threw the tantrum while being forced to leave after the pantomime at age 3. Your anecdote brought joy and maybe surfaced an old memory for my friend. It was nice to see. Thanks again for your assistance.
Well Philip my copy arrived yesterday and it was pristine. Harry's was well read and had a dark stain on the fore-edge (Harry guessed it may have been spilled Guinness). I enjoyed the forward and remembered how Harry grinned from ear to ear the previous day when he related how you threw the tantrum while being forced to leave after the pantomime at age 3. Your anecdote brought joy and maybe surfaced an old memory for my friend. It was nice to see. Thanks again for your assistance.
  • Quote philipchevron

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by philipchevron Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:35 pm

Clash Cadillac wrote:Philip,

I went for a visit to Doc Harry's today and he had this book sitting on his table. The "lost" copy finally turned up. I only skimmed it for a few minutes and look forward to receiving the copy you pointed me to last week (I guess it will now find a home in my library rather than Harry's). Harry really seemed to enjoy it although he mentioned that many of these these theatres were "lost" before his time.


Yes, it sometimes comes as a surprise to people to learn that Dublin had theatres back in the 18th century!
[quote="Clash Cadillac"]Philip,

I went for a visit to Doc Harry's today and he had this book sitting on his table. The "lost" copy finally turned up. I only skimmed it for a few minutes and look forward to receiving the copy you pointed me to last week (I guess it will now find a home in my library rather than Harry's). Harry really seemed to enjoy it although he mentioned that many of these these theatres were "lost" before his time.[/quote]

Yes, it sometimes comes as a surprise to people to learn that Dublin had theatres back in the 18th century!
  • Quote Clash Cadillac

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by Clash Cadillac Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:26 am

Philip,

I went for a visit to Doc Harry's today and he had this book sitting on his table. The "lost" copy finally turned up. I only skimmed it for a few minutes and look forward to receiving the copy you pointed me to last week (I guess it will now find a home in my library rather than Harry's). Harry really seemed to enjoy it although he mentioned that many of these these theatres were "lost" before his time.
Philip,

I went for a visit to Doc Harry's today and he had this book sitting on his table. The "lost" copy finally turned up. I only skimmed it for a few minutes and look forward to receiving the copy you pointed me to last week (I guess it will now find a home in my library rather than Harry's). Harry really seemed to enjoy it although he mentioned that many of these these theatres were "lost" before his time.
  • Quote Clash Cadillac

Philip B. Ryan

Post by Clash Cadillac Wed Jan 02, 2008 3:17 am

For further reading by Philip's father try these titles:

Noel Purcell: A Biography
Jimmy O'Dea: The Pride of the Coombe
For further reading by Philip's father try these titles:

[i]Noel Purcell: A Biography[/i]
[i]Jimmy O'Dea: The Pride of the Coombe[/i]
  • Quote philipchevron

Post by philipchevron Sun Dec 23, 2007 11:05 am

Clash Cadillac wrote:I mentioned this book to my friend Harry who is an avid book collector and voracious reader he ordered one the same day. This pleased me to no end as it is rare that I bring up a book that Harry has not already read if it has anything to do with his native Ireland. I had not gotten around to purchasing it myself so I will have to browse Harry's copy in the next few days.

Also, Harry wanted to know more details about your fathers involvement in theater Philip. I was not able to find any information on the internet. Can you point me to an internet link that I can pass on to Harry?


To tell you the truth, most of the available info is in my Forward in the book.

Incidentally, a book on the 136-year old history of Dublin's famous Gaiety Theatre has just been published, written by Robert O'Byrne and published by the theatre itself. I warn you though - it costs 65 Euros, which is a lot in dollars these days.
[quote="Clash Cadillac"]I mentioned this book to my friend Harry who is an avid book collector and voracious reader he ordered one the same day. This pleased me to no end as it is rare that I bring up a book that Harry has not already read if it has anything to do with his native Ireland. I had not gotten around to purchasing it myself so I will have to browse Harry's copy in the next few days.

Also, Harry wanted to know more details about your fathers involvement in theater Philip. I was not able to find any information on the internet. Can you point me to an internet link that I can pass on to Harry?[/quote]

To tell you the truth, most of the available info is in my Forward in the book.

Incidentally, a book on the 136-year old history of Dublin's famous Gaiety Theatre has just been published, written by Robert O'Byrne and published by the theatre itself. I warn you though - it costs 65 Euros, which is a lot in dollars these days.
  • Quote Clash Cadillac

Post by Clash Cadillac Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:31 am

I mentioned this book to my friend Harry who is an avid book collector and voracious reader he ordered one the same day. This pleased me to no end as it is rare that I bring up a book that Harry has not already read if it has anything to do with his native Ireland. I had not gotten around to purchasing it myself so I will have to browse Harry's copy in the next few days.

Also, Harry wanted to know more details about your fathers involvement in theater Philip. I was not able to find any information on the internet. Can you point me to an internet link that I can pass on to Harry?
I mentioned this book to my friend Harry who is an avid book collector and voracious reader he ordered one the same day. This pleased me to no end as it is rare that I bring up a book that Harry has not already read if it has anything to do with his native Ireland. I had not gotten around to purchasing it myself so I will have to browse Harry's copy in the next few days.

Also, Harry wanted to know more details about your fathers involvement in theater Philip. I was not able to find any information on the internet. Can you point me to an internet link that I can pass on to Harry?
  • Quote CraigBatty

Post by CraigBatty Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:42 am

"Lost Theatres..." is a lovely book indeed. A labour of love on Mr C's part which was well worthwhile IMO...
"Lost Theatres..." is a lovely book indeed. A labour of love on Mr C's part which was well worthwhile IMO...
  • Quote Christine

Post by Christine Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:49 am

My copy just arrived. At first glance: good on the publishers for overcoming their natural stingyness and putting in lots of great photos. And I was struck with how much you look like your dad, Philip!
My copy just arrived. At first glance: good on the publishers for overcoming their natural stingyness and putting in lots of great photos. And I was struck with how much you look like your dad, Philip!
  • Quote jennylois

Post by jennylois Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:21 pm

Philip,
How frustrating if your illness has prevented you from working on the projects you mentioned. Hope you are feeling better now and able to get back to them. Love hearing all the things you are doing, your creativity is inspiring!
Philip,
How frustrating if your illness has prevented you from working on the projects you mentioned. Hope you are feeling better now and able to get back to them. Love hearing all the things you are doing, your creativity is inspiring!
  • Quote territa

Re: The Lost Theatres of Dublin

Post by territa Fri Aug 31, 2007 2:52 am

Clash Cadillac wrote:
philipchevron wrote:
If I ever write a book or books, I rather fancy it will only happen after a number of musical and/or theatrical projects are first sent floating out to find their destinies. The book I get asked to write most often is some sort of memoir but publishers and I tend to disagree with the financial value of such an enterprise. Not, I hasten to add, because I have a grossly over-inflated value of the saleability of my writing, but because the time devoted to such a project would automatically knock off my worktable 2 or 3 of the other projects I'd just rather be working on.


Well the publishers need to pull their heads out...

Have they ever read a sample of your writing style? I read as often as time permits find your writing style very appealing (even though some subjects and references are over my head). I guess I will have to settle for this forum for now.
I agree. What might work is a compilation of the nuggets scattered throughout these fora... and someone else could put that together. Just a thought.
[quote="Clash Cadillac"][quote="philipchevron"]

If I ever write a book or books, I rather fancy it will only happen after a number of musical and/or theatrical projects are first sent floating out to find their destinies. The book I get asked to write most often is some sort of memoir but publishers and I tend to disagree with the financial value of such an enterprise. Not, I hasten to add, because I have a grossly over-inflated value of the saleability of my writing, but because the time devoted to such a project would automatically knock off my worktable 2 or 3 of the other projects I'd just rather be working on.[/quote]

Well the publishers need to pull their heads out...

Have they ever read a sample of your writing style? I read as often as time permits find your writing style very appealing (even though some subjects and references are over my head). I guess I will have to settle for this forum for now.[/quote]I agree. What might work is a compilation of the nuggets scattered throughout these fora... and someone else could put that together. Just a thought.
  • Quote Shaz

Post by Shaz Sun Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm

I got a copy of the book off Amazon some time ago, and can confirm it is well worth reading. It's a wonderful tribute to your father, Philip.
I got a copy of the book off Amazon some time ago, and can confirm it is well worth reading. It's a wonderful tribute to your father, Philip.

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