Ref NoPRG/MARS/1
CollectionMarshall Programme Collection
TitleThe sleeping prince programme
Date1953
Extent1 item
DescriptionProgramme for a production of The sleeping prince, an occasional fairy tale by Terence Rattigan at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, week commencing 26 Oct 1953. The programme includes advertisements for local businesses and for Tennent Productions Ltd., as well as a photograph of Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, a full list of credits and scene synopsis.
Cast: Vivien Leigh (Mary) ; Richard Wattis (The gentleman in attendance) ; Laurence Olivier (The regent) ; Paul Hardwick (The major domo) ; Jeremy Spenser (The king) ; Martita Hunt (The grand duchess) ; Rosamund Greenwood (The countess) ; Daphne Newton (The baroness) ; Elaine Inescort (The archduchess) ; Nicola Delman (The princess) ; Peter Barkworth (The butler) ; Angus Mackay (The first footman) ; Terence Owen (The second footman)
Production credits: J. Baxter Somerville (Licensee and Managing Director of the Theatre Royal, Brighton) ; H. Jack Keats (General Manager of the Theatre Royal, Brighton) ; George Croucher (Assistant Manager of the Theatre Royal, Brighton) ; Winifred Potter (Box Office for the Theatre Royal, Brighton) ; Laurence Olivier (Director) ; Roger Furse (Setting and Costumes) ; Leslie Bridgewater (Musical Director) ; Vivian Ellis (Music "The Coconut Girl" and "The Sleeping Prince Waltz") ; Waclaw Niemczyk (Violinist)
SubjectCoronation
Fairy tale
PhysicalDescription13.7 x 11.1cm booklet, comprising four sheets of paper stapled centrally; in black and white excepting the use of red ink for covers. In good condition, staple beginning to deteriorate.
ArrangementChronological
Related OrganisationTheatre Royal, Brighton
Related PlaceBrighton
ContentNoteAdditional credits are listed in the programme.
CategoryProgrammes (theatre)
Access conditionsThis 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).
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