| Accession Number | PUBS002/002/001/006/003 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Souvenirs 2 2/1/6/3 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 15.1 x 22.9cm |
| Object type | Souvenir |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Item 3: Theatre Royal Drury Lane Limited
Souvenirs 2, Concert and Theatre Programs Collection - First World War 1914-1918
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Description
Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for a performance of the operetta 'Shanghai', at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London. The program has been annotated by hand with the note that it was shown as a trial matinee on Tuesday 27 August and opened to the public on Wednesday 28 August 1918. This program also features a photograph of the performers and the cover is illustrated with a sketch of King Charles the Second. The program has been signed by Edward White Moncrieff of the 45th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.