£12.50
Date 13/04/2002
Sheffield Lyceum Theatre – Hobson's Choice – 2002 Tony Britton
An original programme for Hobson’s Choice at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, dated 13 April 2002, with Tony Britton and Anna Northam in the principal cast.
Harold Brighouse’s Lancashire comedy sees bootmaker Henry Hobson outwitted by his strong-minded daughter Maggie, who marries his shy assistant Willie Mossop.
A welcome addition to any collection of theatre programmes of classic British comedy.
| Production | Hobson's Choice |
|---|---|
| Venue | Lyceum Theatre – Sheffield |
| Cast | Tony Britton – Anna Northam. |
Condition: NrM, vlcr, a few tiny cover marks
Did you know?
- Hobson’s Choice was first staged in 1915 and is set in Salford in the 1880s.
- Tony Britton was the father of TV presenter Fern Britton.
- The phrase “Hobson’s choice” comes from Thomas Hobson, a Cambridge stable owner who offered customers the horse nearest the door or none.
SKU: T00364
