£47.50
Date 07/01/1909
London Theatre Royal – Dick Whittington – 1909 – Pantomime
An original programme for the pantomime Dick Whittington at the Theatre Royal, London, dated 7 January 1909. The cast includes Wilkie Bard, Aubrey Fitzgerald, Bert Monks and Marie Wilson.
The story of the poor boy who comes to London with his cat, believing its streets are paved with gold, and rises to become Lord Mayor, has long been one of the best-loved pantomimes.
Edwardian pantomime programmes capture the golden age of the Christmas show, and are a charming strand of old theatre programmes.
| Production | Dick Whittington |
|---|---|
| Venue | Theatre Royal – London |
| Cast | Wilkie Bard – Aubrey Fitzgerald, Bert Monks – Marie Wilson |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a 2" split on right fold
Did you know?
- The pantomime is based on the real Richard Whittington, who served as Lord Mayor of London several times around 1400.
- There is no historical evidence that the real Whittington ever owned a famous cat.
- Wilkie Bard was a music hall star, best known for the song “I Want to Sing in Opera”.
SKU: T01747
