Code: 10189
1905 Borough Theatre Stratford Programme The Duchess of Dantzic Evie Greene
Description:
An original Edwardian programme for The Duchess of Dantzic at the Borough Theatre & Opera House, Stratford, for the week beginning Monday 15 May 1905.
The cast includes Evie Greene as Catherine Üpscher, also known as Madame Sans-Gêne, and Courtice Pounds as Papillon. It is billed as a George Edwardes company production, with music by Ivan Caryll. Greene and Pounds had both appeared in the original London production.
The programme has an attractive colour cover and several pages of illustrated local advertisements, including one for Rover cycles and motor cars. It also announces The Orchid for the following week. The 1905 date is established by the Monday 15 May performance date together with the advertisement for 1905 models.
Condition Report
The programme retains its single original staple, which is still in place. The top right corner of the cover is curling. There is some light creasing, edge wear and discolouration, while the colour cover and printed cast details remain clear. It opens and displays well.
