London His Majesty’s Theatre – King Henry V111 – 1910

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About this King Henry VIII theatre programme

A programme for Shakespeare’s King Henry VIII at His Majesty’s Theatre, London, dated 10 December 1910. Herbert Beerbohm Tree’s spectacular staging starred Tree himself with Arthur Bourchier, supported by Charles Fuller and Henry Morrell. Tree’s Shakespeare revivals were among the grandest of the age, making this a sought-after theatre programme for collectors of early 20th century Shakespeare.

ProductionKing Henry V111
VenueHis Majesty's Theatre – London
Date10/12/1910
CastArthur Bourchier – Herbert Tree, Charles Fuller – Henry Morrell

Condition: Good, cfld, lcr, tiny ni at top of spine, nof, fade mark, plus age foxing marks (what the codes mean)

Did you know?

  • Tree played Cardinal Wolsey and Arthur Bourchier played the King.
  • A short film of scenes from this production was made in 1911, one of the earliest British Shakespeare films.
  • The theatre was renamed His Majesty’s on the accession of Edward VII in 1901.

Additional information

Weight0.03 kg

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