£135.00
Date 06/03/1884
London Royal Court Theatre – Dan'L Druce – 1884
An original Victorian theatre programme for W. S. Gilbert’s drama Dan’l Druce at the Royal Court Theatre, London, dated 6 March 1884.
The cast includes John Clayton, Gilbert Trent, Maitland Marler, Miss Fortescue, Herman Vezin and Charles Seyton. Better known for his Savoy Operas with Sullivan, Gilbert also wrote serious plays, and this is one of his most admired.
A superb example of old theatre programmes for Gilbert enthusiasts.
| Production | Dan'L Druce |
|---|---|
| Venue | Royal Court Theatre – London |
| Cast | John Clayton – Gilbert Trent, Maitland Marler – Miss Fortescue, Herman Vezin – Charles Seyton |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, slightly yellowed, a few tiny holes on fold, nof
Did you know?
- Dan’l Druce, Blacksmith was first staged at the Haymarket Theatre in 1876, with Hermann Vezin in the title role.
- The story of a miser who finds an abandoned child was inspired by George Eliot’s Silas Marner.
- Miss Fortescue had been a member of the D’Oyly Carte company, appearing in Patience and Iolanthe.
SKU: T00954
