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Date 1961
London Savoy Theatre – D'oyly Carte Opera Company Iolanthe 1961
An original theatre programme for Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe performed by the D’oyly Carte Opera Company at the Savoy Theatre, London, in 1961.
The principals include Donald Adams, Dawn Bradshaw, Pauline Wales and John Reed. Iolanthe was a fitting choice for the Savoy, the very theatre where it was first performed in 1882.
A lovely piece of Savoy opera history for collectors of old theatre programmes and Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia.
| Production | Iolanthe |
|---|---|
| Venue | Savoy Theatre – London |
| Cast | D'oyly Carte Opera Company, Donald Adams – Dawn Bradshaw, Pauline Wales – John Reed |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- Iolanthe was the first Gilbert and Sullivan opera to premiere at the Savoy Theatre, opening in November 1882.
- The Savoy was the first public building in the world lit entirely by electricity.
- 1961 was the last year of the copyright on Gilbert’s libretti, which had given the D’Oyly Carte company exclusive professional rights.
SKU: T01869
