Vivien Leigh * OLD VIC * Laurence Olivier / Cecil Beaton 1949 London Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Fifth Season of London's famed OLD VIC THEATRE COMPANY from April 25th to June 4th, 1949 at the New Theatre in London ..... The six-week engagement included performances of William Shakespeare's "RICHARD III", Sheridan's "SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL", Anouilh's "ANTIGONE" and Chekhov's "THE PROPOSAL" ..... The company was headed by LAURENCE OLIVIER and VIVIEN LEIGH and included GEORGE RELPH, EILEEN BELDEN, MERCIA SWINBURNE, TERENCE MORGAN, PETER CUSHING, DAN CUNNINGHAM, BERNARD MEREFIELD, HUGH STEWART, THOMAS HEATHCOTE, PEGGY SIMPSON, ROBERT BEAUMONT, MEG MAXWELL, DERRICK PENLEY, ANNE McGRATH, GEORGE COOPER, OLIVER HUNTER, ANTHONY GAVIN, DENIS LEHRER, HELEN BECK, MICHAEL REDINGTON and GEORGINA JUMEL ..... CREDITS: Sets designed by MORRIS KESTELMAN, CECIL BEATON, ROGER RAMSDELL and ROGER FURSE; Costumes designed by DORIS KINKEISEN and SOPHIE HARRIS; Productions Directed by LAURENCE OLIVIER, JOHN BURRELL and RALPH RICHARDSON ..... DETAILS: Handbills and heralds were often distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 5 3/8" X 8 1/4" inches and includes production credits, cast list and performance schedule ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light fold across the middle, this rare handbill 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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