£120.00
Date 15/05/1899
London Toole's Theatre – Artful Cards – 1899
An original theatre programme for Artful Cards at Toole’s Theatre, London, dated 15 May 1899.
The farce is headed by the theatre’s namesake, the beloved comedian Mr J L Toole, with Eva Moore, Kate Philips, George Shelton and Eliza Johnstone.
J L Toole was one of the most popular comic actors of the Victorian era, and items bearing his name are prized pieces of theatre memorabilia and a charming addition to any collection of old theatre programmes.
| Production | Artful Cards |
|---|---|
| Venue | Toole's Theatre – London |
| Cast | Mr J L Toole, Eva Moore – Kate Philips, George Shelton – Eliza Johnstone |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a few tiny cover marks
Did you know?
- John Lawrence Toole was a close friend of Henry Irving and became one of the first actors to have a London theatre named after him.
- Eva Moore married the actor-playwright H V Esmond and was the mother of actress Jill Esmond, Laurence Olivier’s first wife.
- George Shelton was a long-standing member of Toole’s company, appearing with him for many years.
SKU: T00844
