1953 Glasgow Citizens Theatre Programme A Masque of Summer First Performance
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"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
Title: A Masque of Summer – First Public Performance Vintage Theatre Programme
Venue: Royal Princess’s Theatre, Glasgow
Date: circa November 1953 (the upcoming show page lists production dates beginning November 17th)
Company: Glasgow Citizens’ Theatre
Venue: Royal Princess’s Theatre, Glasgow
Date: circa November 1953 (the upcoming show page lists production dates beginning November 17th)
Company: Glasgow Citizens’ Theatre
Item Overview:
An original 1953 theater programme marking the momentous First Public Performance of “A Masque of Summer.” Written by the British author Ian Dallas, the play features dynamic stage settings designed and executed by John Wilson. This vintage booklet serves as a superb historical record of the mid-century Scottish theatrical movement.
An original 1953 theater programme marking the momentous First Public Performance of “A Masque of Summer.” Written by the British author Ian Dallas, the play features dynamic stage settings designed and executed by John Wilson. This vintage booklet serves as a superb historical record of the mid-century Scottish theatrical movement.
Main Cast and Characters (in order of appearance):
- Christian – Iris Russell
- Julian – Ted Follows
- Nannie Grant – Madeleine Christie
- Lady Marie Temple – Andrew Keir
- Dr. Wilson Bowie – Marion Mathie
- Lord Adam Temple – Donald Davis
- Mrs. Penelope Ewing – Mary Wylie
- Professor Ewing – Robert Grayson
- Col. Chester Reeves – Ralph Nossek
- Ann – Marillyn Gray
- Roger – Ian Macnaughton
- Maddalo – Donald Eccles
- Jack – Roddy Macmillan
- Bill (a Caterer’s Man) – Lionel Thompson
- Radio Mechanic – Charles Hubbard
Key Features and Historical Interest:
- Notable Cast & Future Directors: Features a prominent lineup of actors who defined post-war British entertainment. This includes the acclaimed Andrew Keir in an intriguing early stage role, alongside Roddy Macmillan and Ted Follows. Most notably, the cast includes Ian Macnaughton, who later achieved international television fame as the main director of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
- Vintage Mid-Century Scottish Advertising: Packed with wonderful, nostalgic advertisements targeting post-war Glasgow theatregoers, featuring:
- Saxone Shoe Shops (Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street)
- Scottish Trust Hotels (including the Crawford Hotel, Clydesdale Hotel, and others)
- McGavin’s Mavara Tea
- Coopers Restaurant (Howard Street)
- Paterson Sons and Company Ltd. Gramophones, Radios, and Television (Buchanan Street)
- John Smith and Sons Booksellers (St. Vincent Street)
- S.C.W.S. / Co-op Saving Dividends (featuring beautiful mid-century fashion artwork on the back cover)
- Condition Notes: The programme is in very good vintage condition. It exhibits minor handling wear, rusty staples typical age-related paper toning, and clean interior text pages. It is complete with no missing pages, cutouts, or loose sheets.
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Payment can be made
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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