Item 4: Official opening under Allied auspices by The Gaieties

Accession Number PUBS002/002/002/002/004
Collection number Souvenirs 2 2/2/2/4
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 30.4 x 22.8cm
Object type Souvenir
Maker Unknown
Place made France: Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Lille
Date made 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for performances of a variety show at the Nouveau Theatre Lille, France commencing Sunday 3 November 1918. The performances were given by the Gaities, an Australian troupe under the direction of Leslie Henson. The audience were the citizens of Lille with General Birdwood also attending. Proceeds were to be given to charities nominated by the Mayor of Lille.

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