1981 Theatre Programme Court In The Act Gabrielle Drake Michael Denison A Elgar
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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: 1980s
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Date: 1980s
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
This is an original vintage theatre programme booklet from the Ashcroft Theatre at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. It dates from the spring of 1981 (covering the week commencing Monday, 30th March) for the Royal Exchange Theatre Company’s touring presentation of “Court in the Act!”.
Production Details:
- Play: Court In The Act! (A classic French farce in three acts by Maurice Hennequin and Pierre Veber)
- Translators & Adapters: Robert Cogo-Fawcett and Braham Murray
- Venue: Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Croydon
- Date: Commencing Monday, 30th March 1981 for one week
- Director: Braham Murray
- Set Designer: Stephen Doncaster
The Talented Cast Includes:
- Gabrielle Drake as Gobette (famous for Crossroads and The Brothers)
- Michael Denison as Tricointe (classic British stage and screen star)
- Lee Montague as Cyprien
- Avril Elgar as Aglae
- Terence Wilton as Octave
- Derek Smith as Pinglet/Marius
- Trevor Cooper as Poche/Bouquet des Pins
- Colin Prockter as Le Poulard
- Oona Kirsch as Denise
- Lisa Hollander as Sophie/Juliette
- Roy Heather as Dominique/Francois
Nostalgic Vintage Croydon Advertisements:
The booklet is a fantastic historical record of Croydon’s local business and culinary scene in 1981, featuring classic retro graphics for:
The booklet is a fantastic historical record of Croydon’s local business and culinary scene in 1981, featuring classic retro graphics for:
- Allders of Croydon department store, advertising their late-night Thursday shopping until 9pm.
- Dees & Manton Motors Ford Main Dealer on Brighton Road and Shirley Road.
- The Sultan’s Kebab House on High Street, Croydon (“Friendly Turkish Atmosphere”).
- Boyden of Croydon wall and floor tile specialists on Cumberlow Avenue.
- Trattoria Italiana restaurant on Selsdon Road.
- The Green Room Restaurant and The Rendezvous Coffee Shop inside Fairfield Halls.
- Kelong Malaysian & Singaporean Restaurant on Selsdon Road.
- Papa’s Ristorante Italiano and Downstairs Dine & Dance lounge.
- Fishermans Wharf seafood specialist on George Street.
- Wine Vaults Wine and Steak Bar on North End.
- Bagatelle Gift Shop on George Street.
- Contour Lingerie at the Upper Level of the Whitgift Centre (also noting their Knightsbridge branch alongside Harrods).
- A charitable campaign page for Foster Parents Plan titled “The Story of Little José”.
- An editorial essay titled “Illicit Playgoing” by famed theatre critic Eric Shorter.
Condition:
The programme is in very good vintage condition. The striking black, white, and red graphic cover remains clean and bold. The interior pages are secure on their original staple bindings, completely clean, flat, and intact with no missing sections or annotations. Shows only light handling wear along the corners and spine consistent with its age. Please review the provided photos for a detailed view.
The programme is in very good vintage condition. The striking black, white, and red graphic cover remains clean and bold. The interior pages are secure on their original staple bindings, completely clean, flat, and intact with no missing sections or annotations. Shows only light handling wear along the corners and spine consistent with its age. Please review the provided photos for a detailed view.
A wonderful item for collectors of 1980s theatre memorabilia, fans of Gabrielle Drake, or anyone interested in Croydon’s local cultural history.
I am selling a special
collection of vintage theatre programme. This is a very wonderful, lovely & collectable item for any
theatre/Opera enthusiasts.
collection of vintage theatre programme. This is a very wonderful, lovely & collectable item for any
theatre/Opera enthusiasts.
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.
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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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