£145.00
Date 13/09/1874 ?
London Marylebone Theatre – Tom And Jerry – 1874
An original four-page Victorian programme for Tom And Jerry at the Marylebone Theatre, London, believed to date from 13 September 1874.
The cast includes Mr J Bradshaw, Mr W Roberts, Miss C Jones, Miss Rose Roberts, Miss A Travers and Mr Stanner. The piece follows the rollicking adventures of two young men about town in Regency London.
A lively survival from a busy London playhouse, perfect for collectors of old theatre programmes.
| Production | Tom And Jerry |
|---|---|
| Venue | Marylebone Theatre – London |
| Cast | Mr J Bradshaw – Mr W Roberts, Miss C Jones – Miss Rose Roberts, Miss A Travers – Mr Stanner |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a few cover markings
Did you know?
- Tom and Jerry originated in Pierce Egan’s Life in London (1821), illustrated by the Cruikshank brothers, which followed Corinthian Tom and Jerry Hawthorn on their sprees.
- W. T. Moncrieff’s stage version, Tom and Jerry, or Life in London, was a huge hit at the Adelphi Theatre in 1821.
- The phrase ‘Tom and Jerry’ became slang for rowdy young men, long before the famous cartoon cat and mouse.
SKU: T02015
