Robert Eddison “HAMLET” Paul Rogers / Jane Wenham / Bristol Old Vic 1948 Program
Specifications
| 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 | Programs / Playbills |
| Genre | Shakespearean Plays |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Date | 1940 - 1949 |
This is a rare February 3rd, 1948 programme (playbill) from the three-week, Bristol Old Vic production and Pre-London engagement of the William Shakespeare tragedy "HAMLET" at the Theatre Royal in Bristol, England. (The production would open July 13th, 1948 at the St. James's Theatre in London and close July 24th, 1948 after a limited engagement of only fifteen performances.) ..... The play starred ROBERT EDDISON in the title role and featured PAUL ROGERS, ALEXANDER GAUGE, CATHERINE LACEY, RICHARD LONGMAN, JANE WENHAM, ROLF LEFEBVRE, JOSEPH JAMES, STEPHEN KAYE, ADRIAN STANLEY, WILLIAM EEDLE, HENRY MANNING, CHRISTOPHER PAGE, JOHN GLEN, KENNETH DIGHT, GWENLLIAN DAVIES, HAZEL EDGLEY, MARGARET SMITH, JOHN DALBY, JACK MOSS and KENYON ROBINSON ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Orchestra conducted by SIDNEY JONES; Mime arranged by KENNETH CARTER; Sets and Costumes designed by ALAN BARLOW; Directed by HUGH HUNT; Produced by THE BRISTOL OLD VIC COMPANY in association with the ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN ..... DETAILS: The four page program measures 5 1/4" X 8 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and promotional text, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light 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.