Brandon Thomas "CHARLEY'S AUNT" Artist David Wilson 1914 London Souvenir Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir programme (brochure) from the 1914 Christmas Holiday engagement of the BRANDON THOMAS comedy "CHARLEY'S AUNT" at the Prince of Wales' Theatre in London. (The Original London production premiered in February 1892 at the Theatre Royal, Bury St. Edmonds. It later opened on December 21st, 1892 at the Royalty Theatre in London, transferred on January 30th, 1893 to the larger Globe Theatre and ran for 1466 performances, closing on December 19th, 1896.) ..... The Original London production starred and was produced by the former D'Oyly Carte Opera Company actor W. S. PENLEY and the cast included playwright BRANDON THOMAS, ERNEST HENDRIE, PERCY LYNDAL, HARRY FARMER, CECIL H. THORNBURY, G. GRAVES, Miss ADA BRANSON, Miss KATE GORDON, Miss NINA BOUCICAULT and Miss EMILY CUDMORE ..... Side Note: Continually revived in Britain and elsewhere, "Charley's Aunt" was performed in London at Christmas every year from 1904 to 1930 (excepting 1906 and 1927) ..... CREDITS: Book by BRANDON THOMAS; Directed by BRANDON THOMAS; Produced by W. S. PENLEY ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page program measures 8 3/4" X 5 1/2" inches and includes wonderful illustrations by British artist DAVID WILSON ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical fold and minor edge wear, this rare program 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.