Charles Dickens "OLIVER TWIST" Mr. H. Beerbohm Tree 1905 London Souvenir Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir programme (brochure) from the Original West End production of the J. COMYNS CARR play "OLIVER TWIST" at His Majesty's Theatre in London. (The production premiered
on September 4th, 1905 at His Majesty's Theatre, transferred on September 26th, 1905 to the Waldorf Theatre and returned to His Majesty's Theatre on October 12th, 1905, running for a combined 122
performances.) ..... The play starred HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE as "Fagin", LYN HARDING as "Bill Sikes", CONSTANCE COLLIER as "Nancy", FRANK STANMORE as the "Artful Dodger" and Miss NELLIE BOWMAN as "Oliver Twist" and featured CHARLES HANBURY, REGINALD OWEN, FRANK COLLINS, J. FISHER WHITE, GEORGE SHELTON, Mr. W. L. ABINGDON, BASIL GILL, FRANCIS CHAMIER, BEN FIELD, Mr. S. YATES SOUTHGATE, Mr. SMITHSON, BASIL H. WATT, ALFRED GRAY, MAX MONTESOLE, MAUD LESLIE, ALMA MURRAY, LETTICE FAIRFAX, JENNIE LEE, KATE MILLS and MURIEL ALSTON ..... CREDITS: Book by
J. COMYNS CARR adapted from CHARLES DICKENS' celebrated story; Music composed by ADOLF SCHMID
; Produced and Directed by Mr.
HERBERT BEERBOHM TREE
..... DETAILS: The twelve page program measures 8 3/8" X 5 1/2" inches and includes cast list, synopsis of scenes, programme of music, photos of CHARLES DICKENS and the playwright and ten production photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a seam split above the staple, minor creasing and light edge wear, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.