£115.00
Date 1800s ?
Manchester Variety Theatre – The Folly – Late 1800s
An original variety programme for The Folly at the Variety Theatre, Peter Street, Manchester, believed to date from the late 1800s. The bill includes Travis the ventriloquist, Twibell, Dudley Gale, Nellie Wilson and Kitty Clare.
Victorian Manchester had a thriving music hall scene, with Peter Street at the heart of the city’s entertainment district. A scarce survivor from the Victorian music hall era for collectors of old theatre programmes.
| Production | The Folly – Variety show |
|---|---|
| Venue | Variety Theatre – Peter Street – Manchester |
| Cast | Travis = Ventriloquist, Twibell – Dudley Gale, Nellie Wilson – Kitty Clare |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, nof, tiny tiny edge ni's, a few cover marks, nof
Did you know?
- Peter Street was also home to Manchester’s Free Trade Hall, built on the site of the 1819 Peterloo Massacre.
- Ventriloquism was a staple of Victorian music hall bills, long before the age of radio and television.
SKU: T01953
