Ref NoDICK/PRG/MISC CRI : F172755
AltRefNoF172755
CollectionCharles Dickens Theatre Collection
TitleEmlyn Williams As Charles Dickens
Date19.11.1951
Extent1 programme
DescriptionTheatre programme advertising a performance at the Criterion Theatre, on 19th November 1951, entitled EMLYN WILLIAMS AS CHARLES DICKENS.
NotesPrevious reference number: UKC/PRG/DICK/MISC CRI : F172755
Contains the printed note, "Mr. Williams wishes to express his appreciation of the help given to him by The Dickens Fellowship, the Dickens House, 48, Doughty Street, London, WC1"
Also contains printed note explaining the development of the production and the motives of the performer
Also contains a printed description of Mr. Williams' method of adapting the novels for his performance
Also contains a printed note providing information about the reading desk used in the performance, which was an exact replica of Charles Dickens' own desk
Also contains the printed note, "Ladies are respectfully asked to remove their hats as patrons inform us that even the smallest hat seriously impairs their view of the stage"
Also contains various printed advertisements
An updated version of this performance was performed in Manchester on 29th Frebruary 1960
A second copy of the programme for this production is included with this record, with the previous number D45
SubjectSpeeches
Drama
PhysicalDescription185 mm x 125 mm
Black and pink ink on white glossy paper
Related PersonAlbery, Bronson, Sir, 1881-1971, (father of Sir Donald Albery)
Albery, Donald, Sir, 1914-1998, (son of Sir Bronson Albery)
Langridge, A. F.
Reeve, F.
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Williams, Emlyn
Gordon, Bernard
Gosse, Reginald
Related OrganisationCriterion Theatre
Wyndham Theatres, Ltd.
Tennent Productions, Ltd.
Related PlaceWestminster, City of Westminster, London
CategoryTheatre programme
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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