Printed Ephemera — 1863-1874
Twenty Straws
Playbill advertising a benefit performance of 'Twenty Straws' at the Britannia Theatre in Hoxton. The poster includes six colour images depicting scenes from the play. This performance was held for the benefit of Mr T.Hyde.
The Britannia Theatre opened at 115-117 High Street, Hoxton in 1858. Built by Samuel Lane beside the the Britannia Public House the theatre held over 4,000 people and became one of London's most popular 'saloon theatres'. Cheap seat prices attracted local audiences whilst Lane relied on income from the sale of food and drink. The theatre was particularly famous for its melodramas often based on popular novels of the day.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 34.183/2
- Object name:
- Twenty Straws
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- Production date:
- 1863-1874
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 760 mm, L 495 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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