£55.00
Date 02/02/1939
Salisbury New Sarum Theatre – The Arcadians – 1939 – Signed
An original theatre programme for The Arcadians at the New Sarum Theatre, Salisbury, dated 2 February 1939, with multiple autographs throughout and an accompanying newspaper review.
The cast includes Harding Spence, George Densham, James Parsons, Sydney Austin, Florence Read, Rene Elliott, Joan Trowbridge and Arthur Matthews.
The Edwardian musical comedy, with music by Lionel Monckton and Howard Talbot, remained a favourite with amateur companies for decades.
Signed by the company and complete with a local review, this is a charming piece of signed theatre memorabilia from the last months before the Second World War.
| Production | The Arcadians |
|---|---|
| Venue | New Sarum Theatre – Salisbury |
| Cast | Harding Spence – George Densham, James Parsons – Sydney Austin, Fred Martin – John Roberts, Florence Read – Rene Elliott |
Winifred Best – Marjorie Harris. Henry Mills – Arthur Matthews. Kay Nightingale – Jim Warren.
Condition: V Good, Vlcr, a few tiny markings, loose at rusty staple
Did you know?
- The Arcadians opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, in 1909 and was one of the biggest hits of the Edwardian era.
- The story sees innocent Arcadians visit London to bring truth to the city, with the jockey Jack Smith transformed into ‘Simplicitas’.
- Its songs include the popular ‘The Pipes of Pan’ and ‘My Motter’.
SKU: T02281
