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1875 – Royal Alhambra Theatre – Flower Queen

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Date: 1875
Theatre: Royal Alhambra Theatre
Performance: Flower Queen
Principal Actors: M. John Lauri, Mlle. Pitteri, Mlle. Pertoldi.

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Date: 1875
Theatre: Royal Alhambra Theatre
Performance: Flower Queen
Principal Actors: M. John Lauri, Mlle. Pitteri, Mlle. Pertoldi.

 

With the design of embossed borders, this fine Royal Alhambra Theatre programme presents four performances with the main feature being Flower Queen described as ‘new gorgeous Ballet d’Action’ with ‘entirely new and costly dresses’.

A rare and historic document as the Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square, London, was tragically demolished in 1936.

Date annotation at top of front cover, Dec 3rd / 75, presumably written by the original theatre-goer.

4 pages including front and back covers; approx 24.5cms x 15 cms.

Condition Code: 5: Extraordinary condition for its 145 years. Has no evidence of any handling. No splits, tears or folds.  Pages smooth and flat. Pin pricks following spine for historical binding. Two small areas of aged faint discolouration. See images.