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Opening Night - Greetings Telegram, 1978

Title

Opening Night - Greetings Telegram, 1978

Date

7 February 1978

Description

Greetings telegram to architect Nick Thompson on the opening night of the refurbished Theatre Royal

What's the story?

The opening night of the Theatre Royal was a glittering occasion starring Ken Dodd with his Laughter Show.
Ken Dodd had strong links to Nottingham, making his professional debut at the Empire Theatre, Nottingham, in 1954.
This congratulatory telegram to Nick Thompson, architect of the refurbishment, has a handwritten message from Ken Dodd.

Type

Telegram

Location of item

Private Collection - Nick Thompson & Clare Ferraby

Rights

Private Collection - Nick Thompson & Clare Ferraby

Contributor

Researcher: June Ellerby

Format

29.9cm x 22.2cm