Venue: Princes Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
First performance: Thursday 23rd February 1961
Presented by: Jack Hylton
Book: Harry Bloom
Lyrics: Pat Williams
Music: Todd Matshikiza
Additional lyrics: Ralph Trewhela
Director & Costumes: Arthur Goldreich
Musical Director: Stanley Glasser
Choreography: Arnold Dover
Directed by: Leon Gluckman
Principal Cast included:
Nathan Mdledle as King Kong
Peggy Phango as Joyce
Joe Mogotsi as Lucky
Stephen Moloi as Jack
Patience Gcwabe, Ben Masinga, Sophie Mcgina, Aaron Modise, and many others
Condition:
Original 1961 programme (price one shilling)
Bright orange cover featuring boxer image
Some light age wear (see photos), staples intact, clean pages
A rare survivor
Collectability:
Historic London production of the legendary South African jazz musical
Important cast led by Nathan Mdledle and Peggy Phango
Highly collectible theatre ephemera and Black theatre history item
Rare — especially in good condition
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