Description: This is a rare March 9th, 1897 programme (playbill) from the London revival of William Shakespeare's "KING RICHARD III" at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in London ..... The play starred HENRY IRVING in the title role and featured Miss JULIA ARTHUR, Mr. GORDON CRAIG, Mr. COOPER CLIFFE, Mr. FRANK COOPER, Mr. CUSHING, Mr. F. H. MACKLIN, Mr. LACY, Mr. FULLER MELLISH, Mr. BEN WEBSTER, Mr. FREDERIC ROBINSON, Mr. GURNEY, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. BELMORE, Mr. TYARS, Mr. CLARENCE HAGUE, Mr. ARCHER, Mr. TABB, Mr. RIVINGTON, Mr. NORMAN FORBES, Mr. WILLIAM WARREN, Jr., Miss EDITH CRAIG, Miss LENA ASHWELL, Miss NORMAN, Miss MAUD MILTON, Miss MARY RORKE and Miss GENEVIEVE WARD ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Costumes designed by Mr. E. HAMILTON; Musical Direction by MEREDITH BALL; Stage Manager: BRAM STOKER; Produced and Directed by HENRY IRVING ..... Side note: The personal assistant for Mr. Irving and Acting Manager of the Lyceum Theatre was BRAM STOKER (fourth scanned image) who wrote the famous Gothic novel "DRACULA" in 1897. Henry Irving was the inspiration for the title character in "Dracula". The first theatrical performance of "DRACULA" was presented two months later on May 18th, 1897 at London's Royal Lyceum Theatre ..... DETAILS: The four page program measures 6 3/4" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a creased corner at the top right, minor soiling and moderate edge wear, this rare playbill 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. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-03-07T01:32:17.000Z
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