£150.00
Date 09/01/1892
London Opera Comique Theatre – The May Flower – 1892
An original theatre programme for The May Flower at the Opera Comique Theatre, London, dated 9 January 1892. The cast includes Sydney Paxton, Elinor Aickin, Miss Fortescue and Edward Compton.
Compton led the famous touring Compton Comedy Company, while Miss Fortescue was one of the best-known actresses of the day. A scarce Victorian bill from a lost Strand theatre and a fine example of old theatre programmes from the 1890s.
| Production | The May Flower |
|---|---|
| Venue | Opera Comique Theatre – London |
| Cast | Sydney Paxton – Elinor Aickin, Miss Fortescue – Edward Compton |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- Edward Compton was the father of the novelist Compton Mackenzie and the actress Fay Compton.
- May Fortescue, a former Gilbert and Sullivan performer, made headlines in 1884 when she won a breach of promise case against Lord Garmoyle.
- The Opera Comique was demolished in 1902 for the Aldwych and Kingsway redevelopment.
SKU: T01092
