£115.00
Date 04/05/1864
London Ashford Public Rooms Theatre – Centenary Of Shakespeare 1864
A single sided sheet for the Centenary Of Shakespeare at Ashford Public Rooms, London, dated 04/05/1864.
The year 1864 marked three hundred years since Shakespeare’s birth in 1564, and celebrations were held in towns and public halls across the country.
Bills from local public rooms rarely survive, so this is a scarce and evocative example of old theatre programmes and Victorian theatre memorabilia.
| Production | Centenary Of Shakespeare |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ashford Public Rooms – London |
Condition: V Vlcr, a few slight aging spot marks
Did you know?
- Shakespeare was baptised in Stratford-upon-Avon on 26 April 1564; his birthday is traditionally celebrated on 23 April.
- Stratford staged a major Shakespeare festival in April 1864 to mark the anniversary.
- Public rooms and assembly halls hosted much of the entertainment in Victorian towns without a purpose-built theatre.
SKU: T04797
