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The Merchant of Venice - Programme, 1935

Title

The Merchant of Venice - Programme, 1935

Date

25 March 1935

Description

Full programme for The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, as performed at the Theatre Royal as part of the Annual Shakespeare Festival.

What's the story?

This production of The Merchant of Venice was part of an Annual Shakespeare Festival at the Theatre Royal, under the direction and management of Harold V Neilson.
There were two performances of this show, taking place on the evening of Monday 25 March and a matinee on Wednesday 27 March 1935.
It is also worth noting from this programme the common practice at the time:
‘PHYSICIANS and others, with booked seats, who anticipate being summoned during the performance, are requested to acquaint the Box Office with the number of their seats.’

Type

Programme

Location of item

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Rights

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Contributor

Researcher: David Longford