Poster advertising Jack and the Beanstalk, 'Augustus Harris's Fourth Grand Pantomime', Tyne Theatre, Newcastle-on-Tyne, 24 December 1890, starring Fanny Leslie as Jack, H.M. Clifford as The Giant Gorgibuster and featuring Arthur Nelstone as the Cow

Typographic. Red and blue lettering.

Originally part of the collection of memorabilia owned by Mahala (Marie Girdlestone), since Arthur Nelstone - playing the cow - was her father. He became better known as a Musical Comedy eccentric dancer and comedian. (See also S.888-1997). Associated Production: Jack and the Beanstalk. Original author: Augustus Harris. Original author: Harry Nicolls. Re-written and revised by: Victor Stevens. Composer: E.J Rogers. Choreographer: John D'Auban. Choreographer: Lily Martin. Performers: Fanny Leslie (Jack), H.M Clifford (The Giant Gorgibuster), Harry Fischer (Queen Fanny the Flirt), Victor Stevens (King Harry the Bounder), Harry Kilburn (Mrs Simpson, Jack's mother), Arthur Nelstone (The Cow), The Alexander Troupe. Tyne Theatre, Newcastle. 24 December 1890. Performance category: pantomime. Production type: revival. Arthur Nelstone, a Musical comedy eccentric dancer who married a Gaiety Girl, was the father of Mahala (Marie Girdlestone) who appeared in his act as Mahala and Co. The poster notes that this was originally produced at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London.

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S.887-1997