Description: This is a rare May 27th, 1940 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Pre-London engagement of the BERNARD SHAW classic "THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE" at the Prince of Wales Theatre in Birmingham, England. (The West End revival would open July 24th, 1940 at the Piccadilly Theatre in London and run for 54 performances.) ..... The play starred ROBERT DONAT and the cast included JANET BARROW, JOYCE REDMAN, JONATHAN FIELD, ROGER LIVESEY, ROSAMUND JOHN, ERIC CHITTY, LEONARD SHEPHERD, PATRICIA L'ESTRANGE, FRANCES WARING, EDGAR K. BRUCE, RUTH GOWER, GRENVILLE DARLING, HENRY CAINE, MILTON ROSMER and CLIVE WOODS ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE BERNARD SHAW; Sets designed by SIDNEY GAUSDEN; Costumes designed by L. and H. NATHAN.; Directed by MILTON ROSMER; Produced by H. M. TENNENT LTD. ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a heavy vertical fold, light creasing and minor edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or opera historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2023-11-15T08:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: West End Plays
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Revival - United Kingdom
Date: 1940 - 1949
