Original 1913 His Majesty’s Theatre, London programme for Joseph and His Brethren, the four-act biblical drama by Louis N. Parker, produced by and starring Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree.ITEM DETAILSDate: 1913
Place: His Majesty’s Theatre, London
Production: Joseph and His Brethren
Playwright: Louis N. Parker
Principal performer: Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree as Jacob
Document type: Theatre programme / theatrical ephemeraA substantial programme for Tree’s production of Joseph and His Brethren, with the large cast including Philip Merivale, Hubert Carter, George Relph, Henry Vibart, Owen Roughwood and Maxine Elliott.The programme includes the full cast and a detailed synopsis of the four acts, with biblical references from Genesis. It also records the production’s scenery by Joseph Harker, costumes designed by Percy Macquoid, and music arranged and selected by Adolf Schmid, including material based on ancient Hebrew and Egyptian melodies.HISTORICAL / RESEARCH INTERESTAn attractive piece of Edwardian/early 20th-century London theatre history, documenting one of Herbert Beerbohm Tree’s large-scale productions at His Majesty’s Theatre.Of interest to collectors of Herbert Beerbohm Tree, biblical drama, Louis N. Parker, London theatre history and historical theatrical ephemera.CONDITIONAge toning, spotting and staining with general handling wear. There is noticeable wear and loss along the left/spine edge, together with creasing and small edge tears. An old circular label/remnant is present on the front cover.Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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