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The Gin Game

Poster
1999 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster featuring a photographic image of Dorothy Tutin and Joss Ackland looking quizzically at each other in profile in the foreground, with sepia photograph showing a couple dancing in the centre background. The names of the main actors feature at the top of the poster, with the title centrally between them and the name of the theatre, production credits, and quotes from the critics at the bottom.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Gin Game (published title)
Materials and techniques
Offset litho poster printed in polychrome inks
Brief description
Poster advertising the revival of 'The Gin Game' by D.L. Coburn at the Savoy Theatre, 30 March 1999, directed by Frith Banbury
Physical description
Poster featuring a photographic image of Dorothy Tutin and Joss Ackland looking quizzically at each other in profile in the foreground, with sepia photograph showing a couple dancing in the centre background. The names of the main actors feature at the top of the poster, with the title centrally between them and the name of the theatre, production credits, and quotes from the critics at the bottom.
Dimensions
  • Length: 50.4cm
  • Width: 30.8cm
  • Height: 50.8cm
  • Width: 31.6cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Dewynters PLC
Object history
Poster advertising The Gin Game by D.L. Coburn, Savoy Theatre, 30 March 1999, starring Joss Ackland and Dorothy Tutin, directed by Frith Banbury, designed by Robin Don, lighting by Peter Mumford, costumes by Binnie Bowerman
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
S.225-1999

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Record createdJune 25, 1999
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