£115.00
Date 02/10/1899
Manchester Theatre Royal – Robespierre – 1899
An original theatre programme for Robespierre at the Theatre Royal, Manchester, dated 2 October 1899, starring Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
Victorien Sardou’s drama of the French Revolution was written especially for Irving, who played the revolutionary leader, and it was one of the last new productions of the famous Irving and Terry partnership.
Victorian programmes featuring Irving and Terry together are treasured pieces of theatre memorabilia and among the most desirable old theatre programmes.
| Production | Robespierre |
|---|---|
| Venue | Theatre Royal – Manchester |
| Cast | Henry Irving – Ellen Terry |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr
Did you know?
- The English version of Robespierre was translated by Irving’s son, Laurence Irving.
- Henry Irving became the first actor ever to be knighted, in 1895.
- Irving and Ellen Terry had worked together as leading partners since 1878.
SKU: T01497
