£17.50
Date 1960s ?
London Palace Theatre – Tragedy Of King Lear – 1960s
An original theatre programme for Shakespeare’s The Tragedy Of King Lear at the Palace Theatre, London, with Sir John Gielgud heading a cast that includes Anthony Nicholls, George Devine, Moira Lister, David Conville and Michael Malnick.
Programmes featuring Gielgud in one of the great Shakespearean roles are highly prized theatre memorabilia, and this is an excellent example for collectors of classical theatre.
| Production | The Tragedy Of King Lear |
|---|---|
| Venue | Palace Theatre – London |
| Cast | Anthony Nicholls – George Devine, John Gielgud – Moira Lister, David Conville – Michael Malnick |
Condition: V Good, vlcr, 1" split at bottom of spine
Did you know?
- John Gielgud first played King Lear at the Old Vic in 1931, when he was only 27, and returned to the role several times in his career.
- George Devine went on to found the English Stage Company at the Royal Court in 1956, which staged Look Back in Anger.
- The Palace Theatre opened in 1891 as the Royal English Opera House, built by Richard D’Oyly Carte.
SKU: T01348
