£37.50
Date 24/08/1931
Bournemouth Theatre Royal – Gilbert & Sullivan Opera – 1931
An original programme for the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company presenting Gilbert & Sullivan opera at the Theatre Royal, Bournemouth, dated 24 August 1931.
The company toured the country for most of the year, bringing the Savoy operas such as The Mikado, The Gondoliers and HMS Pinafore to audiences far beyond London.
A fine survival from the golden age of the D’Oyly Carte touring company, ideal for Gilbert and Sullivan collectors and lovers of old theatre programmes.
| Production | Gilbert & Sullivan Opera |
|---|---|
| Venue | Theatre Royal – Bournemouth |
| Cast | D'Oyly Carte Opera Company |
Condition: V Good, cfld, lcr, a tiny edge ni
Did you know?
- The D’Oyly Carte Opera Company held exclusive professional rights to the Gilbert and Sullivan operas in Britain until the copyright expired at the end of 1961.
- Richard D’Oyly Carte built the Savoy Theatre in 1881 especially to stage the Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
- In 1931 the company was run by Rupert D’Oyly Carte, son of its founder.
SKU: T02060
