£45.00
Date 18/03/1943
London Prince of Wales Theatre Strike A New Note 1943 Morc + Wis
A wartime programme from the Prince Of Wales Theatre, London, dated 18 March 1943, for the revue Strike a New Note.
It features a teenage Eric Morecambe in the sketch “Hoe Down” with Zoe Gail and Sheila Mathews, and Ernie Wise in “The Ghosts” with Mary Denise, before the pair became a regular partnership.
Sid Field and Jerry Desmond appear in “The Discovery rides again”.
A remarkable piece of comedy history and outstanding theatre memorabilia for Morecambe & Wise collectors, from the era of old theatre programmes printed in wartime London.
| Production | Strike a New Note |
|---|---|
| Venue | Prince Of Wales Theatre – London |
| Cast | starred Morecambe & Wise (although they were not partners then), Eric Morecambe (aged 18) appeared alongside Zoe Gail, Sheila Mathews, and others in a sketch entitled "Hoe Down" |
Other names in various sketches included. Alec Pleon – Jill Manners. The Jerry Allen Trio – Derek Roy.
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, pencil date, a few tiny cover markings only
Did you know?
- Strike a New Note was Sid Field’s West End debut and made him a star almost overnight.
- Eric and Ernie first met as boy performers in Jack Hylton’s touring show Youth Takes a Bow.
- Zoe Gail introduced the wartime song “I’m Going to Get Lit Up When the Lights Go Up in London” in this revue.
SKU: T01783
