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Seven original vintage English theatre programmes / theater programmes dating primarily from the 1950s, featuring important productions and performers including Laurence Olivier, Eric Portman, Sam Wanamaker and Tennessee Williams.Highlights include Laurence Olivier productions of Venus Observed and Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, plus Tennessee Williams' Orpheus Descending and Period of Adjustment. A strong mid-century London theatre group with original period programmes and exceptional entertainment-history appeal.
Sold as one complete 13-piece lot. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact programmes, dates, casts and condition. You will receive all programmes shown.
Venus Observed — Laurence Olivier — 1950
Antony and Cleopatra — Laurence Olivier — 1951
His Excellency — Eric Portman — 1950
The Shrike — Constance Cummings & Sam Wanamaker
The Country Wife
Period of Adjustment — Tennessee Williams
Orpheus Descending — Tennessee WilliamsVintage condition overall with varying degrees of age, handling and edge wear. Some programs show creases, tears, small losses and other paper wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of each piece.
PROVENANCE: This collection came from the personal collection of director David Greene, whose career encompassed major work in film and television. These original English theatre programmes were retained as part of his personal collection, adding a direct connection to a working figure in the entertainment industry and an additional layer of provenance to this vintage group.
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