Sorrel Carson "LADIES IN RETIREMENT" Victoria Pavilion 1945 Ilfracombe, England

Description

This is a rare program (playbill) from the week of September 3rd, 1945 for the Provincial Tour engagement of the EDWARD PERCY and REGINALD DENHAM melodrama "LADIES IN RETIREMENT" at the Victoria Pavilion in Ilfracombe, England. (The Original Broadway production opened March 26th, 1940 at Henry Miller's Theatre in New York City and ran for 151 performances. The Original West End production opened August 1st, 1941 at London's St. Martin's Theatre and closed November 15th, 1941 after 127 performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included KATHLEEN HEATH, BEATRICE GREEK, JEAN COMPTON MACKENZIE, JOHN KELLY, FAITH COX, ANN NOBLE and SORREL CARSON ..... CREDITS: Book by EDWARD PERCY and REGINALD DENHAM; Sets designed by ALFRED WARD; Staged by FREDERIC GARDINER; Produced by FRANK E. TOMSETT ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 4 1/2" X 7 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and a photo of the Victoria Pavilion, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian
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This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.