Description: This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the BRANDON THOMAS comedy "CHARLEY'S AUNT" preceded by the A. C. FRASER WOOD play "IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD" at the Globe Theatre in London. (The Original London production premiered in February 1892 at the Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmonds. It later opened on December 21st, 1892 at the Royalty Theatre in London, transferred on January 30th, 1893 to the larger Globe Theatre and ran for 1466 performances, closing on December 19th, 1896.) ..... The Original London production starred and was produced by the former D'Oyly Carte Opera Company actor W. S. PENLEY and the cast included SYDNEY PAXTON, WALTER EVERARD, H. REEVES SMITH, RHYS THOMAS, CECIL H. THORNBURY, ADA BRANSON, EMMIE MERRICK, OLGA SCHUBERTH and KATE GRAVES ..... Side Note: Continually revived in Britain and elsewhere, "Charley's Aunt" was performed in London at Christmas every year from 1904 to 1930 (excepting 1906 and 1927) ..... CREDITS: Book by BRANDON THOMAS; Directed by BRANDON THOMAS; Produced by W. S. PENLEY ..... DETAILS: The six panel, bi-fold playbill measures 3 1/2" X 8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor soiling and light edge wear, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-14T03:44:41.000Z
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