Ralph Richardson "MERCHANT OF VENICE" Barbara Jefford 1964 Brighton Program

Description

This is a rare February 11th, 1964 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Quarter-Centenary tour engagement of the
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE classic "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE"
at the Theatre Royal in Brighton, England
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The play starred Sir RALPH RICHARDSON as "Shylock" and BARBARA JEFFORD as "Portia" and the cast included ALAN MacNAUGHTAN, TREVOR BAXTER, GEORGE HOWE, ALAN HOWARD, BERNARD HOPKINS, FREDERICK JAEGER, PATSY BYRNE, LEON SHEPPERDSON, JULIAN GLOVER, MICHAEL BATES, TERENCE LODGE, BERNARD FINCH, VALERIE SARRUF, COLIN JEAVONS, RAYMOND LLEWELLYN, MICHAEL KENT, BRIAN COBURN, RODNEY BEWES and ANTHONY SHARP ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Sets designed by CARL TOMS; Costumes designed by DAVID WALKER; Directed by DAVID WILLIAM; Produced by THE BRITISH COUNCIL in association with TENNENT PRODUCTIONS LTD.
..... DETAILS: The twenty page program measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, photos and bios of the two stars and wonderful vintage advertising ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light soiling to the covers, this program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.