Description
The Gondoliers opened at the Savoy Theatre on December 7th, 1889 and ran successfully for 554 performances, closing on 30 June 1891, however, this was to be the last opera Messrs. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote for Mr D’Oyly Carte and the Savoy theatre.
30 inches x 20 inches; linen backed; Printed by Stafford and Co. numbered 5635.
This rare and beautiful poster is 120 years years old has been stored rolled, not folded, thus is in near fine condition without folds or creases.
This poster formed part of the late Reverend Peter Joslin collection of Gilbert and Sullivan memorabilia.
1900 - St James's Theatre - A Debt of Honour
1893 - Terry's Theatre - Gudgeons
1889 - Theatre Royal Haymarket - Merry Wives of Windsor
1877 - Royal Strand Theatre - Family Ties
1888 - Savoy Theatre - Pirates of Penzance - D'Oyly Carte
1881 - Opera Comique - Patience - D'Oyly Carte 


