£110.00
Date 10/10/1892
London Royal Lyceum Theatre – King Henry The Eighth – 1892
An original theatre programme for Shakespeare’s King Henry The Eighth at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, London, dated 10 October 1892, with principal cast including Violet Vanbrugh and Ellen Terry.
Henry Irving cast himself as the proud Cardinal Wolsey, with Ellen Terry giving a moving performance as the wronged Queen Katharine of Aragon.
A grand Lyceum Shakespeare production, this programme is an excellent addition to any collection of Victorian old theatre programmes and theatre memorabilia.
| Production | King Henry The Eighth |
|---|---|
| Venue | Royal Lyceum Theatre – London |
| Cast | Violet Vanbrugh – Ellen Terry |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, mottle marks, a few edge nis, 1" tear at bottom
Did you know?
- Henry VIII is believed to be a collaboration between Shakespeare and John Fletcher.
- A cannon fired during a 1613 performance of the play set fire to the original Globe Theatre, burning it to the ground.
- Edward German wrote the incidental music for Irving’s production.
SKU: T00208
