£17.50
Date 26/07/1962
London Comedy Theatre – The Premise – 1962
An original theatre programme for The Premise at the Comedy Theatre, London, dated 26 July 1962.
The company of Theodore Flicker, Thomas Aldredge, Joan Darling and James Frawley brought their celebrated American improvised comedy to the West End, creating satirical scenes on the spot from audience suggestions.
A rare record of early improvisational theatre in London and an unusual item of 1960s theatre memorabilia.
| Production | The Premise |
|---|---|
| Venue | Comedy Theatre – London |
| Cast | Theodore Flicker – Thomas Aldredge, Joan Darling – James Frawley. |
Condition: V good, cfld, lcr, a few tiny cover marks
Did you know?
- The Premise was founded by Theodore J. Flicker in Greenwich Village, New York, in 1960.
- Its London visit came during the satire boom launched by Beyond the Fringe.
- James Frawley later became a TV director, winning an Emmy for The Monkees, and directed The Muppet Movie.
SKU: T02947
