Description: This is a rare August 1962 programme (playbill) with an original ticket stub from the Sean O'Casey Festival production and London Premiere engagement of the SEAN O'CASEY play "PURPLE DUST" at London's Mermaid Theatre. (The Festival opened August 15th, 1962 with performances of O'Casey's "Purple Dust", "Red Roses For Me" and "The Plough and the Stars". "Purple Dust" opened the Festival on August 15th, 1962 and ran through September 1st, 1962.) ..... The ensemble cast included JAMES GROUT, ROBERT MOONEY, RUSSELL HUNTER, RONALD FRASER, PETER BOWLES, JUNE TOBIN, ANNETTE CROSBIE, GORDON ROLLINGS, PHYLLIDA LAW, RONALD HINES, HARRY HUTCHINSON, PAUL FARRELL and DERMOT MacDOWELL ..... CREDITS: Book by SEAN O'CASEY; Music composed by DAPHNE ORAM; Sets designed by DAVID MYERSCOUGH JONES; Dances arranged by MONROE JAMES; Directed by PETER DUGUID; Produced by the MERMAID THEATRE TRUST ..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 4 7/8" X 8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, historical and promotional text, a bio and photos of SEAN O'CASEY and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios. Includes a ticket stub from the August 18th, 1962 evening performance ..... CONDITION: With the exception of slight discoloration inside the front cover from the ticket stub, this playbill 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.
Price: 59.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-29T23:34:24.000Z
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
Date: 1960 - 1969
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Sub-Genre: West End Plays
Original / Reproduction: Original - London
