Original Listing Description

eBay This is a rare March 1976 programme (playbill) from the National Theatre revival of the William Shakespeare classic "HAMLET" at the Lyttelton Theatre in London. (The production opened December 10th, 1975 at London's Old Vic Theatre and ran through February 28th, 1976. The production transferred to the Lyttelton Theatre on March 16th, 1976 and London's Olivier Theatre on November 22nd, 1976, closing January 15th, 1977.) ..... The play starred ALBERT FINNEY in the title role and ANGELA LANSBURY as "Gertrude" and featured DANIEL THORNDIKE, MICHAEL MELIA, PHILIP LOCKE, MICHAEL BEINT, DENIS QUILLEY, HARRY LOMAX, JOHN GILL, SIMON WARD, ROLAND CULVER, SUSAN FLEETWOOD, PETER NEEDHAM, OLIVER COTTON, GARETH HUNT, ROBERT EDDISON, STRUAN RODGER, DAVID YELLAND, HARRY WEBSTER, MICHAEL KEATING, GLYN GRAIN, PETER ROCCA, PATRICK MONCKTON, J. G. DEVLIN, ANDREW BYATT, P. G. STEPHENS and GAWN GRAINGER ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music composed by HARRISON BIRTWISTLE; Sets and Costumes designed by JOHN BURY; Directed by PETER HALL; Produced by THE NATIONAL THEATRE ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6" X 10" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, promotional and historical, two photos of ALBERT FINNEY, several photos of prominent actors who have played the role of "Hamlet" and bios of each of the leading actors. Also includes a four-page insert with the list of company members and other details on the Introductory Season at the Lyttelton Theatre ..... CONDITION: This rare playbill 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.

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