1957 Theatre Programme Girls Of Summer – Thelma Barlow Caroline Blakiston
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Used
"This lovely Original programme remains in very good condition for its age. For full cast please see other Pictures. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description. All items are described to the best of my ability, any mistakes are completely unintentional~ We accept returns for any reason within 30 days of receiving your order.””"
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Item Specifics
Sub-Type: Programmes
Type: Theatre
Signed: No
Time Period: 1950s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Date: 1950s
Condition: Used
Seller note: This lovely Original programme remains in very good condition for its age. For full cast please see other Pictures. Please see the picture as it forms part of the description. All items are described to the best of my ability, any mistakes are completely unintentional~ We accept returns for any reason within 30 days of receiving your order.””
Item description
Vintage 1957 Theatre Programme Girls Of Summer Liverpool Repertory Bristol
- Playwright: N. Richard Nash (Author of The Rainmaker)
- Company: The Liverpool Repertory Company (Visiting Production)
- Venue: Theatre Royal, King Street, Bristol
- Year: 1957 (Opened Monday, October 14th, 1957 for a one-week run)
- Cover Designer: Edward Bawden
- Producer: Willard Stoke
- Full Cast
- Gene Mitchell: Dennis Edwards
- Mickey Argent: Terence Knapp
- Hilda Brookman: Valerie Miller
- Binnie Brookman: Thelma Barlow
- Jules Taggart: David Cameron
- Tommy Brookman: Nicholas Hawtrey
- Phyllis Brookman: Caroline Blakiston
- Mrs. Mitchell: Gwen Williams
Full Description:
Up for sale is an authentic vintage theatre programme for The Liverpool Repertory Company’s 1957 touring production of “Girls of Summer” by N. Richard Nash. Performed at the historic Theatre Royal in Bristol, this captivating drama is set in a New York apartment in the early summer of the 1950s. The play was produced by Willard Stoker with settings designed by Alan Pikford.
Up for sale is an authentic vintage theatre programme for The Liverpool Repertory Company’s 1957 touring production of “Girls of Summer” by N. Richard Nash. Performed at the historic Theatre Royal in Bristol, this captivating drama is set in a New York apartment in the early summer of the 1950s. The play was produced by Willard Stoker with settings designed by Alan Pikford.
The cast features notable early-career performances from major British acting talents, including a young Thelma Barlow (famous for Coronation Street and Dinnerladies) as Binnie Brookman and Caroline Blakiston (known for Poldark and Return of the Jedi) as Phyllis Brookman.
The programme features the highly sought-after front cover border art by the celebrated mid-century British designer Edward Bawden.
An excellent historical piece, this program is packed with period-accurate material. It features a welcoming note details about the Liverpool company exchange, production notes for an upcoming staging of Jean Giraudoux’s Sodom and Gomorrah, and beautifully preserved vintage advertisements for Capstan Cigarettes, Frost & Reed Ltd, Bristol Handicrafts, Bristol Wireless Ltd, Carwardines Tea & Coffee Rooms, and André Bernard Hair Salon.
Condition Report:
The programme is in excellent vintage condition. The Edward Bawden cover remains bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with minimal edge wear. The inner pages are completely intact, tightly stapled, and crisp with clear text throughout. There are no handwritten notes, tears, or heavy folds present. Please see all photos to fully assess the item’s condition.
The programme is in excellent vintage condition. The Edward Bawden cover remains bright, clean, and beautifully preserved with minimal edge wear. The inner pages are completely intact, tightly stapled, and crisp with clear text throughout. There are no handwritten notes, tears, or heavy folds present. Please see all photos to fully assess the item’s condition.
collection of vintage theatre programme. This is a very wonderful, lovely & collectable item for any
theatre/Opera enthusiasts.
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via PayPal, UK cheque or postal order whilst overseas customers can also send
payment via PayPal or email me for alternative methods.
Multiple
purchases can be combined, where possible, to save on postage.
260901
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10


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