John Neville "OTHELLO" Richard Burton / John Wood 1956 London Old Vic Program
John Neville "OTHELLO" Richard Burton / John Wood 1956 London Old Vic Program
SOLD $49.99 Sold: Jul 3, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
This is a rare May 7th, 1956 programme (playbill) from the OLD VIC THEATRE COMPANY revival of the WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE classic "OTHELLO" at the Old Vic Theatre in London. (The production opened May 7th, 1956 and played a limited engagement of eight performances.) ..... The play starred JOHN NEVILLE in the title role and the company included RICHARD BURTON, JACK GWILLIM, DENIS HOLMES, JOHN WOODVINE, JAMES VILLIERS, WENDY HILLER (replaced at this performance by RACHEL ROBERTS), PETER NEEDHAM, DEREK FRANCIS, EDWARD HARVEY, BRYAN PRINGLE, JOHN WOOD, CHARLES GRAY, ANTHONY WHITE, KEITH TAYLOR, TOM KNEEBONE, CLIFFORD WILLIAMS, RONALD ALLEN, DERRY NESBITT and ROSEMARY HARRIS ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Sets and Costumes designed by LOUDON SAINTHILL; Music Composed by FREDERICK MARSHALL; Directed by MICHAEL BENTHALL; Produced by THE OLD VIC TRUST LTD. in association with THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, schedule for the remainder of the 1955-56 season and photos of the eight leading actors, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
This is a rare May 7th, 1956 programme (playbill) from the OLD VIC THEATRE COMPANY revival of the WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE classic "OTHELLO" at the Old Vic Theatre in London. (The production opened May 7th, 1956 and played a limited engagement of eight performances.) ..... The play starred JOHN NEVILLE in the title role and the company included RICHARD BURTON, JACK GWILLIM, DENIS HOLMES, JOHN WOODVINE, JAMES VILLIERS, WENDY HILLER (replaced at this performance by RACHEL ROBERTS), PETER NEEDHAM, DEREK FRANCIS, EDWARD HARVEY, BRYAN PRINGLE, JOHN WOOD, CHARLES GRAY, ANTHONY WHITE, KEITH TAYLOR, TOM KNEEBONE, CLIFFORD WILLIAMS, RONALD ALLEN, DERRY NESBITT and ROSEMARY HARRIS ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Sets and Costumes designed by LOUDON SAINTHILL; Music Composed by FREDERICK MARSHALL; Directed by MICHAEL BENTHALL; Produced by THE OLD VIC TRUST LTD. in association with THE ARTS COUNCIL OF GREAT BRITAIN ..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 5" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, schedule for the remainder of the 1955-56 season and photos of the eight leading actors, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.