1960 Theatre Programme The Country Wife – Ronald Magill Patricia Lawrence John R
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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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Sub-Type: Programmes
Type: Theatre
Signed: No
Time Period: 1960s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Date: 1960s
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 1960 Theatre Programme The Country Wife Guildford Theatre Wycherley
- Playwright: William Wycherley
- Company: The Guildford Theatre Company (15th Year)
- Venue: Guildford Theatre, Surrey
- Year: 1960 (Ran from Monday, 5th December to Saturday, 10th December, 1960)
- Producer: Eric Jones
Full Production Cast (In order of appearance):
- Mr. Horner: Michael Ellison
- Mr. Harcourt: Geoffrey Stavert
- Mr. Pinchwife: John Rutland
- Mr. Sparkish: Lionel Thomson
- Sir Jasper Fidget: Ronald Magill
- A Boy: Christopher Needs
- A Quack: Michael Warchus
- Mrs. Margery Pinchwife: Beronice Barron
- Alithea (Sister of Pinchwife): Rosemary Towler
- Lady Fidget: Patricia Lawrence
- Mrs. Dainty Fidget (Sister of Sir Jasper): Valerie McCrimmon
- Mrs. Squeamish: Marcia Ashton
- Old Lady Squeamish: Elizabeth Choice
- Lucy (Alithea’s Maid): Mary Denison
Full Description:
Up for sale is an original vintage theatre programme for The Guildford Theatre Company’s December 1960 staging of William Wycherley’s classic Restoration comedy, “The Country Wife”. This historical booklet represents the venue’s 628th production during their landmark 15th anniversary year. The play was produced by Eric Jones with settings designed by Robert Thompson.
Up for sale is an original vintage theatre programme for The Guildford Theatre Company’s December 1960 staging of William Wycherley’s classic Restoration comedy, “The Country Wife”. This historical booklet represents the venue’s 628th production during their landmark 15th anniversary year. The play was produced by Eric Jones with settings designed by Robert Thompson.
The production features a prominent cast of mid-century British actors, most notably including Ronald Magill (who later found iconic national fame as Amos Brearly in Emmerdale Farm) playing Sir Jasper Fidget, alongside seasoned stage and screen talents like Patricia Lawrence, John Rutland, and Marcia Ashton.
The program acts as a stellar local history time capsule for Surrey. The interior includes a “From the Wings” news column by Eric Longworth, a “Next Week” preview billboard for The Long View by Lewis Grant Wallace, a Christmas raffle announcement, and a listing for the upcoming holiday pantomime The Queen of Hearts. It is heavily adorned with vintage regional advertisements including The Bramley Laundry, John Dolphin Antiques, March & Stacey Furnishings, Co-operative Corner, Boxers Coffee Bar (Tunsgate), The Clavadel Hotel (Epsom Road), Henry Stewart Wallpapers, The Haydon Bureau, The Viking Restaurant (Crondall), and Walton Electrics.
Condition Report:
The programme is in very good, fully complete vintage condition. The front cover showcases a striking red-and-white illustrated curtain design with a neat, contemporary handwritten ink inscription at the top margin reading “Friday, 9th December 1960, 8-0 p.m.” documenting the precise performance attended. The internal pages are entirely clean, flat, securely stapled, and crisp with vibrant text throughout. No missing pages, heavy handling creases, or tears. Please view all photos to fully assess the item’s condition.
The programme is in very good, fully complete vintage condition. The front cover showcases a striking red-and-white illustrated curtain design with a neat, contemporary handwritten ink inscription at the top margin reading “Friday, 9th December 1960, 8-0 p.m.” documenting the precise performance attended. The internal pages are entirely clean, flat, securely stapled, and crisp with vibrant text throughout. No missing pages, heavy handling creases, or tears. Please view 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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