This book chronicles the history and productions of The Private Theatre of Kilkenny, a prominent institution in the Irish theatre scene of the 19th century. Through meticulous research of available archives and testimonies, The Private Theatre of Kilkenny offers a vivid portrayal of the people, plays and performances that contributed to the dramatic legacy of this iconic theatre. An indispensable reference for theatre historians, researchers and enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.