Description: This is a rare July 31st, 1944 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-London engagement of the William Shakespeare classic "HAMLET" at the Grand Theatre and Opera House in Leeds, England. (The West End production would open October 13th, 1944 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London and play a season in repertory with three other plays.) ..... The play starred JOHN GIELGUD in the title role, HAZEL TERRY as "Ophelia", MARIAN SPENCER as "Gertrude", MAX ADRIAN as "Rosencrantz", JOHN BLATCHLEY as "Guildenstern" and LESLIE BANKS as "Claudius" and featured MILES MALLESON, FRANCIS LISTER, PATRICK CREAN, ERNEST HARE, JOHN LEATHER, DONALD BAIN, FRANCIS DRAKE, CECIL TROUNCER, GEORGE WOODBRIDGE, D. J. WILLIAMS, LEON QUARTERMAINE, ERIC GOLDIE, TOM COLMER, ANNIE ESMOND, ISABEL DEAN, DOROTHY LANE, RICHARD JOHNSON and FARREN SOUTAR ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music composed by LESLIE BRIDGEWATER; Sets designed by RUTH KEATING; Costumes designed by JEANNETTA COCHRANE; Directed by GEORGE RYLANDS; Produced by TENNENT PLAYS LTD. in association with C.E.M.A. ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5" X 8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, performance schedule and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a fold across the middle, light soiling, moderate creasing and minor edge wear, this 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.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-11-15T08:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Theater
Original/Reproduction: Original
Product: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Shakespearean Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Date: 1940 - 1949
