Theatrical Christmas Cards - 2011

Full colour, individually wrapped, with envelope.

New subjects for publication in 2011:

“Dick Whittington”, Drury Lane, 1908. A beautiful watercolour of Dick and his Cat. Inset is a photograph of Miss Marie George* (4”x6”)

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“Sinbad the Sailor”, Wimbledon Theatre, 1983. Ken Dodd* comes romping through, leaving thieves, belly-dancers and dragons in his wake. (4”x6”)

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From previous seasons, while stocks last (please give alternatives):

 

“Aladdin”, Derby Hippodrome, 1952/53. With pictures of Alec Pleon*, Sandy Lane*, Wendy Elliott*, Billy West*, Cox Twins* and Ruby Riggs*. (4”x6”)

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"Aladdin", a delightful pre-war Howard & Wyndham production, painting. Over 1500 copies sold. (4"x6")

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"A Love for Jamie", Alhambra, Glasgow, 1963. Picture in the centre shows Rikki Fulton*, Jill Howard*, Kenneth McKellar*, Terry Hall with Lenny the Lion*. (4"x6")

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"Babes in the Wood", Swansea Grand, 1947/8: The Babes discovered in the forest by the prince.

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"Beauty & The Beast", Lyceum, London. Unusual, sparkling design. (4"x6")

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“Cinderella”, Grand Theatre, Leeds, 1962/63.  A grinning Lonnie Donegan* tops a star bill with Three Monarchs, Pat Lancaster, Alan Haynes & Danny La Rue, Jill Westlake, Betty Emery, George Arnett & Co. (4”x6”)

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"Cinderella", Opera House, Kingsway, London (later The Stoll Theatre), 1916/17. The Brothers Egbert pushing donkey, led by Tom Foy*. Small oval illustrations of Ella Retford* and Edith Drayson*. (4"x6")

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"Dick Whittington", Memorial Theatre, Frome, 2004. Delightful chalk drawing of voluptuous "Dick" with his adoring Cat, pausing at Highgate. (4"x6")

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"Dick Whittington", Palace Theatre, Halifax, 1942. Dick and his cat watch the sunrise.

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"Dick Whittington", Streatham Hill Theatre, London, 1959. A bewildered Arthur Askey points to Dick on milestone.

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"Dick Whittington", Palace Theatre, London, 1955. George Formby* and Co. (4"x6")

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"Goldilocks & The Three Bears". Atmospheric Howard & Wyndham's pre-war design. (4"x6")

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"Humpty Dumpty", Theatre Royal, Birmingham. Norman Evans* (4"x6")

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"Humpty Dumpty", Hippodrome, Bristol, 1966. The Seekers* with Wyn Calvin, Ted Rogers, Tony Adams, Joy Jackley, Seth Jee, Virginia Courtney, Andrew Gregeen, Claude Zola, Bel Canto Singers, The Bristol Babes (4"x6")

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"Jack and Jill", Streatham Hill Theatre, London, 1961. Spirited rendering of Jill tumbling down hill after Jack, to delight of the Donkey*. (4"x6")

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"Jack and the Beanstalk ", Hippodrome, Dudley, 1946. Long-legged Jack scales lofty beanstalk, with cottage below.

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"King Cole", Palace, Manchester. Star-studded banner* with Alfred Marks, Tommy Cooper, Shani Wallis, Karl Denver Trio, Jackie Rae and Gary Miller, supported by Clarkson Rose, Alan Curtis, Sheila Holt & Tom Gillis, The 7 Volants, Dot Williams & Co. (4"x6")

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“Little Jack Frost”, Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, 1900/01.  A re-issue of this popular card with Little Jack skating through the wood. (4”x6”)

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"Mother Goose", at Nottingham Theatre Royal (4"x6")

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"Red Riding Hood"*, Royal Hippodrome, Chatham, 1946. "The wolf in pursuit". (4"x6")

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"Robin Hood", Brighton Hippodrome, 1964. Roy Castle*, Joe Baker, Barry Kent, Erica Yorke, The Falcons & Co. (4"x6")

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"Robinson Crusoe". Another attractive Howard & Wyndham's pre-war design. (4"x6")

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"Robinson Crusoe", Empire Theatre, Motherwell, presented by G.B. Bowie. Scantily-clad Crusoe with gun and powder keg*. Dixon & Hunter, Cissie Glen, Johnny Victory. (4"x6")

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"Sleeping Beauty", Lyceum, London: The Beauty about to be awoken by the Prince under starlit sky.

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