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Poster

1994 (printed)

Poster advertising Look Back in Anger by John Osborne at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster, opening on 28 February 1992.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Advertising
Object type
Poster
Materials and techniques
Colour printed paper
Paper
Ink
Colour Printing
Brief description
Poster advertising Look Back in Anger by John Osborne at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster, in 1992.
Physical description
Poster advertising Look Back in Anger. Theatre information printed in white on a black background at top of poster. Main image shows two 1950s housewives, one wearing a blue dress and holding a bunch of flowers, the other in a red dress, holding an over-sized iron. An image of Marlon Brando has been placed vertically underneath, making it look as if he is being ironed. Images are on an orange background. Information about the production and the theatre's address are printed at the bottom of the poster.
Dimensions
  • Height: 42.4cm
  • Width: 21.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'THE / DUKE'S / THEATRE / Box Office / 0524 66645 / Credit Card / Hotline / 0524 65679' (Theatre information at top of poster)
  • 'IRONING HIS TROUSERS ISN'T MY IDEA OF A PRESSING ENGAGEMENT' (Speech bubble from the mouth of the woman in the red dress)
  • 'I WANTED TO HAVE A CHILD...(SOB) NOT MARRY ONE!' (Speech bubble from the mouth of the woman in the blue dress)
  • 'I'M TIRED OF BEING HETERO, JUST PASS ME THE BOOZE' (Speech bubble from Marlon Brando's mouth)
  • 'LOOK BACK IN ANGER / John Osborne / A modern classic / February 28th-March 21st, 7.30 pm / Bargain Preview - February 27th / THE DUKES . MOOR LANE . LANCASTER . LA1 1QE' (Printed at bottom of poster)
Summary
Poster advertising Look Back in Anger by John Osborne at The Dukes Theatre, Lancaster, opening on 28 February 1992.
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.208-2011

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Record createdApril 6, 2011
Record URL
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