£45.00
Date 08/09/1952
Liverpool Empire Theatre – 1952 – Tommy Cooper + Betty Driver
A variety programme from the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, dated 8 September 1952, for Television Highlights, with Betty Driver, Tommy Cooper billed as the Mad Magician, Leslie Adams, Billy Banks and Arthur Blake.
The show capitalised on the growing popularity of television by bringing its new stars to the variety stage. An early Tommy Cooper appearance makes this a great theatre programme and collectable theatre memorabilia.
| Production | Variety Show – Television Highlights |
|---|---|
| Venue | Empire Theatre – Liverpool |
| Cast | Betty Driver – ex Coronation Street, Tommy Cooper = The Mad Magician, Leslie Adams – Radio, Billy Banks – Arthur Blake. |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, slrs
Did you know?
- Tommy Cooper’s trademark red fez and deliberately failed magic tricks made him one of Britain’s best-loved comics.
- Betty Driver played barmaid Betty Turpin in Coronation Street, famed for her hotpot.
- Before television fame Betty Driver was a successful singer and film actress.
SKU: T01840
