Programme for the premiere production in the UK of Thomas Russell Sullivan's adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel “Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde” which opened at the Lyceum Theatre in London on 4 August 1888, where it played until late September.  Although this programme is undated, it must have been produced after 17 September when a new curtain-raiser, “Lesbia”, was added to the bill. Although most of the J&H original cast were still in place including Richard Mansfield in the dual title roles, three actors had been replaced: Mrs Sol- Smith was now playing Mrs Lanyon, Mr Crompton was Sir Danvers and Miss Glidden played Rebecca. Beatrice Cameron played both Agnes Carew and the title role in “Lesbia”. The four-sided 6.5” by 8.5” programme is in fair condition with some creasing and minor splits to the edges.

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