THEATRE ROYAL-HAYMARKET (London),"PETER'S MOTHER" & "COMPROMISING MARTHA",1907

Description: (our reference # 539)PROGRAMME : "Peter's Mother" preceded by "Compromising Martha" VENUE : Theatre Royal, Haymarket (London)LESSEE & Manager : Mr Frederick HarrisonSEASON/PERIOD : From 02 March 1907FEATURING : (see photo of cast list) Programme descriptionHeight & width : about 8½ x 6¾ inches (see photo)Number of pages : 8 including covers Weight : 9 grams Condition* : Poor/Very Poor (see photo). Very thin & brittle paper, toning, staple rusted & pages split/splitting along the fold. FRAGILE *Notes on Programme Condition* Many of our programmes are 90 to 130 years old and consequently usually have signs of "yellowing", "tanning/toning" and, in some cases, "foxing" (brown spots). Print quality varies and there may also be some small creases, thumbed corners and minor tears along the edges of the pages and, particularly, the covers. Some programmes have poorly and unevenly cut edges to the covers and inner pages. If metal staples were used they may have rusted, partially or completely, leasing rust stains and some, or all, of the pages unstapled. In some instances, the crease along the seam (fold) of the cover pages may have split resulting in the covers separating. Depending on the extent of these various imperfections, and the programmes age, we grade it as being “Very Good, Good, Moderate, Poor or Very Poor” and, if we consider it relevant, we will specify significant damage. The grading and comments are our own opinion and are not any form of “warrantee”. Please study the photos closely before bidding for, or purchasing, any programme Notes of possible interest :The Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End dates to 1720 and is the 3rd oldest London playhouse still being used. The Royal patent, for “legitimate spoken drama” (as opposed to opera, concerts and musical plays) was granted in 1766. The theatre has been in its current location since 1821 when it was redesigned by John Nash with a seating capacity of 888. It was also the first theatre to schedule matinee performances, starting in 1875, and was soon followed by many others. The theatre was taken over by the Bancrofts in 1879 and they carried out major reconstruction of the auditorium. This included a “picture frame stage” (proscenium) which was the first in London, removing the “pit”, and replacing the standing space with stalls seating. This change was very unpopular at first – but gradually the stalls became accepted as being “the best seats in the house!” Herbert Beerbohm Tree took over in the late 1880’s when the Bancrofts retired and, amongst other innovations he installed electric lights!. In 1896 Cyril Maude and Frederick Harrison became the Lessees until Maude acquired the Playhouse theatre in 1905 - leaving Harrison in sole control until he died in 1926. Free postage to any address within the UK Please note that the programme/s will be sent using "Royal Mail – 2nd Class” service. We will obtain a “Proof of Posting” but the programme/s will not be tracked and we will not refund any postage costs other than any amounts recovered from Royal Mail in the event of damage or loss. £ 3.00 postage for any address (worldwide) outside the U.K. Please note that the programme/s will be sent using "Royal Mail International Standard” service. We will obtain a “Proof of Posting” but the programme/s will not be tracked and we will not refund any postage costs other than any amounts recovered from Royal Mail in the event of damage or loss. All Customs restrictions and any Duty or Import charges are the buyers responsibility 😊 E & OE

Price: 5 GBP

Location: Gosport

End Time: 2025-02-14T14:08:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.65 GBP