Printed Ephemera — 1889
Programme, theatre programme
Theatre programme for the Alhambra Theatre ballets and varieties, Leicester Square. The programme comprises a folded sheet printed in gold and shades of brown. Inside are listed the variety acts performing at the theatre during the first two weeks of March 1889 including an Irish comedian, acrobats, a conjuror, Astrea a mythological ballet and a naval and military spectacle. The programme is surrounded by advertisements for products and services. On the front cover is printed an illustration of the theatre's entrance foyer and on the back is a full page illustration of the theatre's exterior.
The Alhambra was a theatre and music hall situated on the eastern side of Leicester Square. It was built in 1854 in a lavish 'Moorish' style loosely based on the Alhambra Palace in Spain. It was demolished in 1936 and replaced by the Odeon Leicester Square cinema.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 2003.10/1
- Object name:
- programme, theatre programme
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- Production date:
- 1889
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 286 mm, W (open) 224 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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