PETER CUSHING (1913-1994) : six 1940s/1950s theatre programmes
Mr Cushing appeared in The curse of Frankenstein (1957) , (Horror of) Dracula (1958) and MANY more (Hammer horror) movies
1) HAPPY FEW , by Paul Anthony (Cambridge Theatre in London – 1944) Peter Cushing appeared as Pte. Charles (‘a free Frenchman’). The 4-page programme measures c. 5″ x 8″ and is in Very Good (folded) condition.
2) WHILE THE SUN SHINES , by Terence Rattigan (Grand Theatre in Derby – 1945) Peter Cushing appeared as Lieutenant Colbert. The 4-page programme measures c. 5″ x 7,5″ and is in Very Good (folded) condition.
3) THE RIVALS , a comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (Criterion Theatre in London – 1945) Peter Cushing appeared as Mr. Faulkland. The 8-page programme measures c. 4″ x 5″ and is in Very Good condition.
4) THE PROPOSAL , by Anton Chekhov (presented by The Old Vic Theatre Company in the New Theatre in London – 1949). Peter Cushing appeared as Ivan Vassilyevitch Lomov. The 8-page programme measures c. 5″ x 7″ and is in Very Good condition.
5) CAESAR AND CLEOPATRA , by Bernard Shaw (St. James’s Theatre in London – 1951) Peter Cushing appeared as Britannus. The play starred Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier. The 8-page programme measures c. 5″ x 7,5″ and is in Very Good condition.
6) THE SOUND OF MURDER (Aldwych Theatre in London – 1959) Peter Cushing appeared as Charles Norbury. The 8-page programme measures c. 5″ x 7″and is in Very Good condition.