British theater programs, 1937-1951

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1937-1951

Extent:

14 volume(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

British theater programs, ms798, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of 14 bound volumes of British theatre programs from 1937-1951. Programs include Old Vic productions, several of John Gielgud's and Laurence Olivier's performances and seasons, productions at the Arts Theatre Club and the Westminster Theatre. Several programs are for London West End productions, but also include programs for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre of Stratford-Upon-Avon, the Perth Theatre Company, and other important provincial theatres. Included separately bound from the other programs (volumes 12-13) is a complete run of the weekly repertory programs of the Wheeler & Salisbury Company at the Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich.

Biographical / historical:

Theater programs were published by various printing companies.

Arrangement:

Volumes are arranged roughly in chronological order.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Theater -- Great Britain.
Theater programs.

Preferred citation:

British theater programs, ms798, Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.