Playbills / Programs

This is a rare programme (playbill) from the 1892 West End revival of the VICTORIEN SARDO play “PERIL” performed in repertory with the COTSFORD DICK play “THE WAIF” at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. (The Original West End production of “Peril” opened September 30th, 1876 at London’s Prince of Wales Theatre and ran for 156 performances. This revival and “The Waif” opened May 11th, 1892 and played 33 performances.) ….. The cast of “PERIL” included Mr. HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE, Mr. MACKLIN, Mr. FRED TERRY, Mr. ALLAN, Mr. KEMBLE, Mr. A. WIGLEY, Mr. ROBB HARWOOD, Mr. YOUNG, Miss JULIA NEILSON, Miss LIZZIE WEBSTER, Miss ROSE LECLERCQ and Miss CLAIRE IVANOVA ….. CREDITS: Book by VICTORIEN SARDOU; English Version by SAVILLE ROWE and B. C. STEPHENSON; Musical Direction by CARL ARMBRUSTER; Produced and Directed by HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE ….. The cast of “THE WAIF” included Mrs. TREE and Miss MAUD MILTON ….. CREDITS: Book by COTSFORD DICK adapted from his “Le Passant”; Produced and Directed by HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE ….. DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 7 3/8″ X 5 3/8″ inches and includes production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes and music programme ….. CONDITION: With the exception of the start of a split at the bottom seam and minor 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.