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The Maid of the Mountains - Programme, 1964

Title

The Maid of the Mountains - Programme, 1964

Date

1 June 1964

Description

Full programme for musical The Maid of the Mountains starring John Hanson.

What's the story?

First performed in 1916, The Maid of the Mountains was written by Harold Fraser-Simson, with additional music by James W. Tate, lyrics by Harry Graham and additional lyrics by Frank Clifford Harris and Valentine.

After a short try-out season, the show opened at Daly’s Theatre in London in February 1917 and ran for 1,352 performances, making it ideal escapist material during World War One.

This 1964 revival starred John Hanson, Lynn Kennington, Norman Stanley, Dorothy Dampier and Nottingham comedian and actor Douglas Byng.

Type

Programme

Location of item

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Rights

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham

Contributor

Researcher: David Longford