His Majesty Programme
Description: | Programme from the original production. Returning to the Savoy after eight years absence, George Grossmith was specially engaged by D'Oyly Carte to lead the cast in this new opera by F.C. Burnand and Alexander Mackenzie. However, the famous comic's dismal performance hastened his departure from the production after only three performances of which this was the last. |
Dimensions: | 285mm x 210mm |
Date Created: | 23 February 1897 |
Associated People: | Burnand, Lehmann, Mackenzie, D'Oyly Carte |
Associated Companies: | Savoy Theatre |
Source: | From the collection of John Sands. |
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