The Old Vic Company: The Merchant of Venice - Programme, 1961
Title
The Old Vic Company: The Merchant of Venice - Programme, 1961
Date
20 November 1961
Description
Full programme for The Old Vic company production of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.
What's the story?
The Old Vic was a very highly esteemed repertory company in London, with high-profile actors and performances. It was to form the core of the National Theatre, which Laurence Olivier created at the Old Vic in 1963, before moving to its home on the South Bank in 1976.
In 1961, The Merchant of Venice, along with Romeo and Juliet, formed part of the Old Vic’s second national tour.
In the previous year, the Old Vic had visited the Theatre Royal with productions of Macbeth, Saint Joan and The Importance of Being Earnest.
The cast for this production included George Baker, Peter Baldwin, Michael Meacham, John Stride, Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Robert Harris.
In 1961, The Merchant of Venice, along with Romeo and Juliet, formed part of the Old Vic’s second national tour.
In the previous year, the Old Vic had visited the Theatre Royal with productions of Macbeth, Saint Joan and The Importance of Being Earnest.
The cast for this production included George Baker, Peter Baldwin, Michael Meacham, John Stride, Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Robert Harris.
Type
Programme
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford
