| Ref No | DDP/PAN/TP/CIN/REG/SOU/1/1 |
| Collection | David Drummond Pantomime Collection |
| Title | Programme for Cinderella at the Gaumont Theatre in Southampton |
| Name of creator | John Parry & Co., Ltd., Southwark, SE1. |
| Date | [c.1950s] |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Description | The souvenir programme for the pantomime Cinderella at the Gaumont Theatre (now the Mayflower Theatre) in Southampton. The dates that the pantomime ran for are not specified. The front cover shows a colourful illustration of Cinderella sitting in rags on the right, and a feminine Prince Charming on the left holding the glass slipper. The Prince's golden carriage and horses are in the background. The text at the top reads 'GAUMONT THEATRE / SOUTHAMPTON / BERTRAM MONTAGUE / with DEREK ROY presents / CINDERELLA'. A price marker in the bottom right corner reads '6d'. It contains a character and scene list and some adverts. |
| Notes | Record created by volunteers during the Cinderella Archive Listing project in 2023-24 |
| It is not stated whether John Parry & Co., Ltd., Southwark, SE1 published or printed the programme. |
| As indicated, some of the composers named in the programme are not named in full. 'Feldman' was probably Morton Feldman. It is unclear what 'Cinephonic' refers to. 'Paxton' was possibly George Paxton. |
| Subject | Pantomime. |
| Musical Theatre. |
| PhysicalDescription | White, slightly discoloured, booklet of 13.9 x 22.3 cm. It is made from 2 sheets stapled together. Both staples and sheets are still intact. |
| Related Person | Montague, Bertram, Deviser and Producer of the Panto. |
| Roy, Derek, Assistant to Bertram Montague and Actor. |
| Abell, D. G., General Manager of the Gaumont Theatre. |
| Wray, Maxwell, Associate Producer. |
| Carl, Joseph, Set Design. |
| Lupino, Barry, Books and Lyrics Writer. |
| Ash, Arty [real name: Arthur Richard Dodge], Books and Lyrics Writer. |
| Kirkwhite, Iris, Choreographer. |
| McLaren, Euphan, Choreographer. |
| Green, Laurence, Production Supervisor. |
| Norden, Christine, Actress. |
| Percival, Elsie, Actress. |
| Wright, Beverley, Actress. |
| Stephen, Charles, Actor. |
| Staff, Ivan, Actor. |
| Brennan, Jack, Actor. |
| Dey, Shelagh, Actress. |
| Freid, A. I., Conductor of the Orchestra. |
| White, Muriel, Actress. |
| Coates, Eric, Composer of the Ballet Music and the "Cinderella Phantasy". |
| Lucas, Slade, Costume Designer. |
| Douglas, Reginald, Costume Designer and Executor. |
| Bornia, Madame, Costume Designer and Executor and Costumier for all Bertram Montague's Pantomimes. |
| St. Denis, Erik, Costume Designer and Executor for Christine Norden. |
| St. Denis, Madam, Designer and Executor for Christine Norden. |
| Keeping, James D., Set Designer and Constructionist for all Bertram Montague's Pantomimes. |
| Burwell, W. E., Set Designer. |
| Cavill, D. G., Supplier of The Crystal Coach and Royal White Ponies. |
| Hylton, Jack, Giver of Permission to use Music. |
| Wright, Lawrence, Composer (not associated with the pantomime but his music was used). |
| Boosey and Hawkes, Composers (not associated with the pantomime but their music was used). |
| Feldman [probably Morton Feldman], Composer (not associated with the pantomime but his music was used). |
| Paxton [probably George Paxton], Composer, (not associated with the pantomime but his music was used). |
| Foulerton, Lucy, General Manager and Stage Director for Bertram Montague's "Cinderella". |
| Florence, Pauline, Wardrobe Mistressor Bertram Montague's "Cinderella". |
| Hutchinson, C. T., General Manager for all Bertram Montague's Pantomimes. |
| Herbert, C., Theatre Stage Manager for all Bertram Montague's Pantomimes. |
| Russell, Mrs. E., Wardrobe Supervisor for all Bertram Montague's Pantomimes. |
| Related Organisation | Gaumont Theatre (now the Mayflower Theatre), Southampton. |
| The Iris Kirkwhite Dancers (played 'Royal Huntsmen, Courtiers, Villagers, Revellers, Etc.). |
| Barbour Brothers, Actors and Speciality Performers. |
| The Vocalion Singers (played 'Royal Huntsmen, Courtiers, Villagers, Revellers, Etc.). |
| Aida Foster's Talented Juveniles (played 'Royal Huntsmen, Courtiers, Villagers, Revellers, Etc.). |
| The Ganjou Brothers and Juanita, World Famous Adagio Dancers. |
| Orchestra under the Direction of A.I. Freid. |
| Chappell & Co. Ltd., Musical Arrangers. |
| Bourjois Cosmetics, Inspiration behind the theme of Vanity Ballet. |
| Charles Judd Ltd., Costume Company. |
| L. & H. Nathan Ltd., Costume Company. |
| B. J. Simmons & Co. Ltd., Costume Company. |
| Dukes, Ltd., Costume Designers for Elsie Percival's costume in Scene 8. |
| A. L. GAMBA, Boot and Shoe Company. |
| Alexander, Boot and Shoe Company for Christine Norden. |
| Wig Specialities Ltd. |
| Wig Creations, Supplier of Christine Norden's wig(s). |
| Nathan Wigs Ltd., Supplier of Elsie Percival's wig(s). |
| Ambassadors Studios, Scenery Painters. |
| Key Studios, Scenery Painters. |
| The Harkers, Scenery Painters. |
| Bertram Montague's Studios. |
| Sterling Music Pub. Co. |
| Boosey and Hawkes., Classical Musicians. |
| Cinephonic [unclear but probably a musical company]. |
| Related Place | Southampton.
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| Category | Programme. |
| Access conditions | This material is available for consultation at the University of Kent's Special Collections & Archives reading room, Templeman Library, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NU (specialcollections@kent.ac.uk). |
| Copyright | Material within the archive may remain within copyright under the terms of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Special Collections & Archives staff will assist where possible in helping trace copyright holders, but it is ultimately the responsibility of users to obtain the permission of the copyright holder for reproduction of copyright material for uses other than research or private study. |
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