Sir Augustus Henry Glossop Harris (1852-1896) was an actor, impresario, and dramatist. He was manager of the Drury Lane Theatre in London, England, and was nicknamed the "Father of Modern pantomime" and "Augustus Druriolanus." 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... An impresario is a manager or producer in one of the entertainment industries, usually Music or Theatre. ... A dramatist is an author of dramatic compositions, usually plays. ... The present-day Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, sketched when it was new, in 1813. ... London (pronounced ) is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2005 est. ... It has been suggested that The British Pantomime be merged into this article or section. ...

With Francis Clement Philips, he co-authored the play "A Puzzled Painter", which was published after his death. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Painting by Rembrandt self-portrait Detail from Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, in which the painter portrayed himself at work For the computer graphics program, see Corel Painter. ...

With Henry Pettitt, he wrote the play Burmah, produced on Broadway in 1896. Broadway theatre[1] is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ...

He wrote the libretto, with Edmund Falconer, for the opera The Rose of Castile; with music by Michael William Balfe, it was produced on Broadway in 1867. Michael William Balfe (May 15, 1808 - October 20, 1870), was an Irish composer, best known today for his opera The Bohemian Girl. ...

Harris is commemorated at the Drury Lane Theatre with a publicly-funded memorial fountain featuring masonic symbols (he was a freemason). This article is about a street in London called Drury Lane. ... American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ...

External links

• Works by Augustus Harris at Project Gutenberg
• Augustus Harris at the Internet Movie Database
• Augustus Harris at the Internet Broadway Database
• Memorial Fountain Profile at SOL Guide to London