Theatre Royal Magazine Programme Sydney, Australia 1927

Description: Theatre Royal Magazine Programme Sydney, Australia 1927 J.C.Williamson Ltd. Week commencing Saturday Feb. 26 1927 A fine little book published frequently being a programme detailing the comings and goings of the art and theatre world in Sydney. Financed by advertising means that aside from theatre programming there are some terrific advertisements in this booklet, many in full colour. Booklet measures 5 1/2in x 8 3/8in (14cm x 21.3cm) It is 44 pages plus front cover and back pageWeighs 68g. CONDITION - In original used condition. Small tear to the top of the cover and first page. The staples are visibly rusted. A few minor spots to the front & back. Otherwise a good clean copy with all pages intact and undamaged. There are remnants of a paper sealing sticker on the front cover. (Read below) A Little History: In the early twentieth century, Australian theatre programmes were distributed free and were often cheaply printed on poor paper. In 1920 managements decided to publish programmes in an upgraded format that they would sell to patrons for threepence. Not only were the new programmes better produced, they were sealed with a little sticker ‘to ensure freshness and hygiene’ and were ‘less likely to end their career of usefulness on the littered floor of the theatre’. The seal ensured that staff did not try to sell discarded programmes; it also reflected the emphasis on hygiene that followed the influenza epidemic of 1918–1919. Known as "The Firm", J.C. Williamson Ltd was for nearly a century the dominant theatrical agency in Australia, owning and leasing many theatres, and touring a succession of notable actors, singers and dancers. Founded in 1879 by the actor-manager, James Cassius Williamson (1845-1913), the company obtained the rights to present H.M.S. Pinafore and then other Gilbert and Sullivan operas in Australia, and Williamson formed his Royal Comic Opera Company. In 1881 Williamson leased the Theatre Royal in Sydney, and entered into a partnership with Arthur Garner and George Musgrove, expanding to own more theatres and tour famous actors including Sarah Bernhardt, H.B. Irving and (Dame) Nellie Melba. The company became well known for spectacular, large-scale productions. After 1907 Williamson moved to Europe and, his old partners having left, he hired capable managers and changed the theatre company's name to J.C. Williamson Ltd. Williamson died in 1913, but he left a strong theatrical empire that became the largest theatrical firm in the world with extensive film and property holdings until its closure in 1976. The company continued to produce seasons of Gilbert and Sullivan operas, operetta, musical comedy, straight plays, pantomimes and occasional musical revues, and later grand opera, ballet seasons, as well as concert tours by visiting celebrity singers and musicians at the many theatres that it owned or leased throughout Australia and New Zealand. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~2206~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We guarantee our descriptions are accurate and our prices competitive. Please bear in mind that all our items are antique or vintage and may have some age related issues. If you see something I missed please come back to us and we will take care of it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Freight - Please be aware that some Postage Fees may be incorrect as many invoices are estimated by eBay. If so: We refund unused balance when you are overcharged, If you are undercharged we don't ask for more. Any questions or query's please contact so we can look into it. Australian freight is as per Australia Post domestic freight charges. Domestic insurance is $2 per $100 or part thereof. We will gladly combine shipping where possible. International Buyers Please Note During the days of pandemic delivery may be somewhat delayed. Please be patient. WE HAPPILY SHIP TO MOST INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS. IF THE ITEM IS VALUED AT $100 AUD or OVER IT HAS TO BE INSURED. International insurance is $5 for the first $100 and $3.50 for each other $100 or part thereof. We will gladly combine shipping where possible. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you like our product please leave us feedback and we will respond immediately. If, for any reason, you are unhappy, please come back to us so we can resolve any issue, whatever it may be. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU

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