Sardanapalus - Programme, 1877
Title
Sardanapalus - Programme, 1877
Date
1 October 1877
Description
Two sided programme sheet for Lord Byron's Sardanapalus at the Theatre Royal in October 1877
What's the story?
Sardanapalus is a historical tragedy in blank verse written by Lord Byron in 1821. The play is set in ancient Nineveh in 607 BC and recounts the fall of the Assyrian monarchy. Byron dedicated the play to German writer, Goethe.
This production, directed by Theatre Royal manager Thomas W. Charles, appears to be a major spectacle on the venue’s stage, featuring one hundred performers, an increased band, a chorus of thirty and a grand ballet. This is all done twice nightly at 6pm and 8.30pm.
This production, directed by Theatre Royal manager Thomas W. Charles, appears to be a major spectacle on the venue’s stage, featuring one hundred performers, an increased band, a chorus of thirty and a grand ballet. This is all done twice nightly at 6pm and 8.30pm.
Type
Programme
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford