[Abbey Theatre program for]: "The Hour Glass, A Morality in One Act," by W.B. Yeats; and "The Mineral Workers, A Play in Three Acts," by William Boyle

Published by [The Abbey Theatre], [Dublin], 1906

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Program. Measuring 7¼" x 9¾". Single sheet, printed both sides in black and red ink. Toned and with a bit of foxing, chips and several tiny tears along the edges, thus very good. A program from the Abbey Theatre in Dublin (which had opened just two years prior), for a performance of "The Hour Glass, A Morality in One Act," by W.B. Yeats; and "The Mineral Workers, A Play in Three Acts," by William Boyle. The two plays were to be performed for seven nights, starting on December 29, 1906, followed by a matinée on January 5, 1907. The program lists the actors for both of the shows, and explains that a "selection of music will be rendered during the intervals by the Orchestra, under the direction of G.R. Hillis." The verso announces upcoming performances of "Riders to the Sea," by J.M. Synge; and "The Elequent Dempsy, A Comedy in Three Acts," by William Doyle. In 1907 J. M. Synge became engaged to the Abbey Theatre actress Molly Allgood (whose stage name, Maire O'Neill, is seen listed here under both shows). Synge died in Dublin on March 24, 1909. Through the efforts of W. B. Yeats and Molly Allgood, "Deirdre of the Sorrows" was completed and performed at the Abbey Theatre in 1910, starring Molly Allgood as Deirdre.…

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Title
[Abbey Theatre program for]: "The Hour Glass, A Morality in One Act," by W.B. Yeats; and "The Mineral Workers, A Play in Three Acts," by William Boyle
Author
(YEATS, W.B., William Boyle, J.M. Synge)
Publisher
[The Abbey Theatre], [Dublin]
Publication year
1906
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Unbound
Edition
1st Edition

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