£17.50
Date 1962
London Aldwych Theatre – Curtmantle – 1962
An original theatre programme for Curtmantle at the Aldwych Theatre, London, in 1962. The cast included Roy Dotrice, Susan Engel, Derek Godfrey, Alan Dobie, Maxine Audley and Marian Diamond.
Christopher Fry’s historical drama portrays King Henry II, nicknamed Curtmantle for his short cloak, and his conflicts with Thomas Becket and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
An early Royal Shakespeare Company programme from the Aldwych years, ideal for collectors of 1960s theatre programmes.
| Production | The Recruting Officer |
|---|---|
| Venue | Aldwych Theatre – London. |
| Cast | Roy Dotrice – Susan Engel, Derek Godfrey – Alan Dobie, Maxine Audley – Marian Diamond. |
Condition: NrM, vlcr
Did you know?
- Christopher Fry was best known for the verse comedy The Lady’s Not for Burning (1948).
- Henry II earned the nickname Curtmantle because he wore a shorter cloak than was fashionable.
- The Aldwych Theatre was the London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1960 until 1982.
SKU: T02819
