£125.00
Date 1875
London Theatre Royal Covent Garden – Babes In The Wood – 1875
A programme for the pantomime Babes in the Wood at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden, London, from 1875. The cast includes Mr Chamberlain, Julia Craven, Annie Goodall and Nelly Groves.
Covent Garden was a home of Victorian Christmas pantomime as well as opera, making this a delightful example of old theatre programmes.
| Production | Babes In The Wood |
|---|---|
| Venue | Theatre Royal Covent Garden – London |
| Cast | Mr Chamberlain – Julia Craven, Annie Goodall – Nelly Groves |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, fold is half torn accross, a few small edge ni's, faded cover
Did you know?
- The tale of the Babes in the Wood first appeared as a ballad printed in Norwich in 1595.
- Robin Hood is often added to pantomime versions of the story as the babes’ rescuer.
- The present Covent Garden opera house, designed by E M Barry, opened in 1858.
SKU: T00607
