Hull Theatre Royal programmes and playbills

This material is held atHull University Archives, Hull History Centre

  • Reference
    • GB 50 U DP215/11
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1872-1881
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

Large bound volume of approximately 100 programmes and playbills. Programmes are one sheet folded in half and include the date and time of the performance, the name of the play, a cast list, details of the conductor and stage manager, brief details of the story, the price of tickets, brief details of forthcoming plays and small adverts for local businesses. The playbills provide similar information although they do not include local adverts. A few of the programmes are printed on coloured paper and/or with coloured ink. Most of the programmes and playbills are not dated.

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