This is a rare September 21st, 1964 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Provincial Tour engagement of the musical revue "OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR" at the New Theatre in Oxford, England. (The Original West End production opened June 30th, 1963 at Wyndham's Theatre in London and ran for 507 performances.) ..... The musical revue starred "THE PIERROTS": KENT BAKER, DENNY BETTIS, GAYE BROWN, DAN CORNWALL, RAYMOND DUPARE, RIO FANNING, MARGARET FORD, NIGEL HAWTHORNE, ELRIC HOOPER, SIAN HOPKINS, JOAN KENNEDY, GILLIAN KING, JOHN LYONS, PHILIP NEWMAN, JESTYN PHILLIPS, MICHAEL RICHMOND and ALAN THOMPSON ..... CREDITS: Written by CHARLES CHILTON and Members of the Cast after a Treatment by TED ALLEN; Military Advisor: RAYMOND FLETCHER; Music by CYRIL ORNADEL (not credited); Lyrics by LESLIE BRICUSSE (not credited); Sets designed by JOHN BURY; Costumes designed by UNA COLLINS; Choreographed by BOB STEVENSON; Directed by KEVIN PALMER under the supervision of JOAN LITTLEWOOD; Produced by BOB SWASH and GERRY RAFFLES ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 4 7/8" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, list of musical numbers, program notes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios. Includes an insert with the cast list (shown in the first scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a corner crease to the cover, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.

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