Peter Straker "PILGRIM" Paul Nicholas / Ben Cross 1975 Liverpool, England Flyer

$ 52.8

Original / Reproduction: Original - United Kingdom Seller Notes: “Excellent Condition” Product: Handbills / Flyers Date: 1970 - 1979 Genre: Theatre Memorabilia Sub-Genre: West End Musicals

Description

This is a rare four-page advertising herald (flyer) promoting ticket sales for the one-week, Pre-London engagement of the JANE McCULLOCH and CARL DAVIS rock opera "PILGRIM" at the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool, England beginning September 29th, 1975. (The Prospect Theatre Company production would open October 16th, 1975 at the Roundhouse Theatre in London and play a limited four-week engagement, closing November 8th, 1975.) ..... The ensemble cast included PAUL NICHOLAS, PETER STRAKER, BEN CROSS, CHRISTOPHER ASANTE, KEN BONES, JOHN BOWE, GEOFFREY BURRIDGE, ENA CABAYO, JOANNA CARLIN, STEPHEN EARLE, ROBERT FARRANT, KIM GOODY, STAFFORD GORDON, PAUL JONES, JULIAN LITTMAN, VERITY ANNE MELDRUM, TERENCE MULLOY, JOSHUA SMITH and JOSEPHINE WELCOME ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by JANE McCULLOCH adapted from "The Pilgrim's Progress" by JOHN BUNYAN; Music by CARL DAVIS ; Sets and Costumes designed by ROBIN ARCHER; Choreographed by ROBERT NORTH; Directed by TOBY ROBERTSON; Produced by the PROSPECT THEATRE COMPANY ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This four page flyer measures 4" X 8 1/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, individual photos of the leading actors, three production photos, promotional text, performance dates and times, ticket prices and booking information ..... CONDITION: This rare flyer is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.