Ann Harding "CANDIDA" Bernard Shaw / Thornton Wilder 1937 London Program

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This is a rare February 15th, 1937 programme (playbill) from the opening week of the West End revival of GEORGE BERNARD SHAW's comedic drama "CANDIDA" performed in repertory with the THORNTON WILDER one-act play "LOVE AND HOW TO CURE IT" at the Globe Theatre in London. (The revival of "Candida" opened February 10th, 1937 and ran for 101 performances.) ..... "CANDIDA" starred ANN HARDING in the title role and featured NICHOLAS HANNEN, ATHENE SEYLER, GEOFFREY EDWARDS, EDWARD CHAPMAN and STEPHEN HAGGARD ..... The cast of "LOVE AND HOW TO CURE IT" included EDWARD CHAPMAN, ATHENE SEYLER, WENDY TOYE and PETER COPLEY ..... CREDITS: Sets designed by GEOFFREY NARES; Costumes designed by HANDLEY-SEYMOUR, Ltd. and MORRIS ANGEL and Sons; Orchestra conducted by LESLIE BRIDGEWATER; "Candida" Directed by IRENE HENTSCHEL; "Love and How To Cure It" Directed by TYRONE GUTHRIE; Produced by H. M. TENNENT, LTD. ..... DETAILS: The 20 page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast lists, synopsis of scenes, individual photos of each of the leading actors, author's note and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of rust marks at the staples, light soiling to the cover 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.