£47.50
Date 24/12/1909
London Theatre Royal – Aladdin – 1909 – Pantomime
An original programme for the pantomime Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, London, dated Christmas Eve 1909. The cast includes Wilkie Bard, William Downes, Mena Brae and Jimmi James.
Edwardian pantomimes were lavish spectacles, packed with elaborate scenery, transformation scenes and the biggest music hall comedians of the day.
Edwardian pantomime programmes are delightful survivals and a favourite area of old theatre programmes collecting.
| Production | Aladdin |
|---|---|
| Venue | Theatre Royal – London |
| Cast | Wilkie Bard – William Downes, Mena Brae – Jimmi James |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a 1" split on right fold, a 1cm split on left fold
Did you know?
- Wilkie Bard was a leading music hall comedian, famous for the song “I Want to Sing in Opera”.
- Bard was known for his distinctive make-up, with two spots painted high on his forehead.
- Aladdin comes from The Thousand and One Nights, added to the collection by the French translator Antoine Galland in the early 1700s.
SKU: T01746
