£125.00
Date 18/04/1891
London Royal Lyceum Theatre – Charles 1 – 1891
An original programme for Charles I at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, London, dated 18 April 1891, with Henry Irving in the title role and Annie Irish in the cast.
W. G. Wills’ historical drama was first staged at the Lyceum in 1872 and the doomed king became one of Irving’s signature parts, revived many times during his celebrated management of the theatre.
Programmes from Irving’s Lyceum are among the most sought-after Victorian old theatre programmes, recording one of the great partnerships of the English stage.
| Production | Charles 1 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Royal Lyceum Theatre – London |
| Cast | Henry Irving – Annie Irish |
Condition: V Good, vlcr, jagged top edge, a few slight cover marks
Did you know?
- Charles I was Written by Protected_User_bf5d0390. G. Wills, who also adapted Faust for Irving’s Lyceum.
- Irving took over the lease of the Lyceum in 1878; his business manager there was Bram Stoker, later author of Dracula.
- In 1895 Irving became the first actor ever to be knighted, so this 1891 programme pre-dates his knighthood.
SKU: T00209
