Description: This is a rare October 4th, 1948 programme (playbill) from John Gielgud's West End revival of the Euripides classic "MEDEA" at the Globe Theatre in London. (The production opened August 23rd, 1948 at the Edinburgh Festival, then toured prior to opening September 29th, 1948 at the Globe Theatre for a three month run.) ..... The revival starred EILEEN HERLIE (hired to replace JUDITH ANDERSON who had starred in the Broadway revival, but refused to go to London) and featured CATHLEEN NESBITT, LEE FOX, DAVID COLE, STANLEY FOREMAN, ELSPETH MARCH, HELEN HORSEY, SANDRA JENNINGS, HECTOR MacGREGOR, RALPH MICHAEL, ROBERT MARSDEN, ROBIN LLOYD, TERENCE LONGDON, DAVID OXLEY, ALAN BROWN, VIOLET COLEMAN and JOSEPHINE DENT ..... CREDITS: Book Freely Adapted by ROBINSON JEFFERS from the "Medea" of Euripides; Music composed by TIBOR SERLY; Sets designed by LESLIE HURRY; Costumes designed by ALEC SHANKS; Directed by JOHN GIELGUD; Produced by TENNENT PRODUCTIONS LTD. in association with THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 4 7/8" X 7 1/8" 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 light creasing and moderate edge wear, 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: 19.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
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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
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Product: Programs / Playbills
Date: 1940 - 1949
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Original / Reproduction: Revival - London
