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The Forty Theives by Ian Query
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The Forty Theives by Ian Query
Promotional postcard by popular artist E P Kinsella for the Forty Thieves by Ian Query for the Lyceum Theatre in London, Christmas 1912. Between 1909 and 1938 the Lyceum Theatre was run by the Melville Brothers, Walter (1875-1937) and Frederick (1876-1938). During this period the theatre established a reputation for staging some of the West Ends premier pantomimes, rivalling those staged at the traditional home of pantomime, the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. Lyceum Childrens Pantomime Strongest Pantomime Company in London. Press quotes on reverse, e.g. As full of fun as a plum pudding is of currants and the ballets are as graceful as they are beautiful. This design was used for the front cover of the book of the words, and reused Christmas 1935 for the new text of the story. Date: circa 1912
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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and feast your eyes on this delightful promotional postcard for "The Forty Thieves" by Ian Query, produced at the illustrious Lyceum Theatre in London during the festive season of 1912. During the tenure of the Melville Brothers, Walter and Frederick, between 1909 and 1938, the Lyceum Theatre became renowned for staging some of the West End's most premier pantomimes, rivalling the traditional home of pantomime at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane. This design, created by the popular artist E.P. Kinsella, showcases the mischievous Forty Thieves, led by the daring Ali Baba, in the midst of their daring escapades. The Melville Brothers' Children's Pantomime Company, the strongest in London, brought this timeless tale to life on the stage, filled with fun, laughter, and graceful ballets. The reverse of the postcard is adorned with glowing press quotes, such as "As full of fun as a plum pudding is of currants" and "ballets are as graceful as they are beautiful." This design was also featured on the cover of the book of the pantomime's words and was reused for the new text in Christmas 1935. Experience the magic of the 1910s, as the Lyceum Theatre brought the best in theatrical entertainment to London, with their enchanting productions of comedies and revues that continue to captivate audiences to this day.
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