The Merchant of Venice: Original Theatre Programme Performed at Royal Lyceum Theatre March 1898

Anon programme orig author of play William Shakespeare, Starring (Sir) Henry Irving, Frank Cooper, Fuller Mellish, Norman Forbes, Cooper Cliffe, Maud Milton, Ellen Terry etc.

Published by Royal Lyceum Theatre, London, 1898

About this Item

4 page sheet. Original Theatre Programme for The Merchant of Venice Performed at the Royal Lyceum Theatre March 1898 (lists 3 performances, so was for either 4th, 5th or 6th of March performance). Generally fair/good condition for a Victorian programme, i.e., no inscriptions, has been folded in quarter and minimal staining (see scans). Notable for collectors as performance programme lists both Henry Irving as Shylock & Ellen Terry as Portia. Lists Henry Irving as sole lessee and manager of the Royal Lyceum but interestingly though he became the first actor ever awarded a knighthood, the programme does not list him anywhere as Sir Henry Irving. Though is does state "This Theatre is lighted by Electricity, supplied by the Electricity Supply Corporation, Ltd" as at this time Electric lighting was not common, Gas and oil lighting were common. Size: 17 x 21.5cm. Approx.

Seller Inventory # 001992

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Merchant of Venice: Original Theatre Programme Performed at Royal Lyceum Theatre March 1898
• Publisher: Royal Lyceum Theatre, London
• Publication Date: 1898
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition in This Form
• Condition: Good
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