£130.00

Date 24/03/1883

London Royal Lyceum Theatre – Much Ado About Nothing – 1883

An original programme for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, London, dated 24 March 1883, with Henry Irving and J. Robertson in the cast.

Irving’s production, opened in October 1882, cast him as Benedick and Ellen Terry as Beatrice and was a major hit of the Lyceum years.

A worthy addition to any collection of Victorian old theatre programmes and Shakespeare theatre memorabilia.

ProductionMuch Ado About Nothing
VenueRoyal Lyceum Theatre – London
CastHenry Irving – J Robertson

Condition: Good, cfld, lcr, mottling spots, a few tiny edge ni's, spine repair marks with tape inside

Did you know?

  • Ellen Terry’s sparkling Beatrice is widely regarded as one of her greatest roles.
  • Later in 1883 Irving and Terry made the first of their American tours with the Lyceum company.

SKU: T00221