This is a rare May 1979 programme (playbill) from the Original London production of the MARTIN SHERMAN play "BENT" at the Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square in London, England. (The Original London production opened May 3rd, 1979 at the Royal Court Theatre and moved to the West End's Criterion Theatre on July 4th, 1979. The Original Broadway production would open December 2nd, 1979 at the New Apollo Theatre in New York City and run for 241 performances.) ..... The play starred IAN McKELLAN and TOM BELL and featured PETER CELLIER, RICHARD GALE, JEREMY ARNOLD, ROGER DEAN, JOHN FRANCIS, KEN SHORTER, SIMON SHEPHERD, HAYDN WOOD and JEFF RAWLE ..... CREDITS: Book by MARTIN SHERMAN; Music composed by ANDY ROBERTS; Sets and Costumes designed by ALAN TAGG; Directed by ROBERT CHETWYN; Produced by THE ROYAL COURT THEATRE and EDDIE KULUKUNDIS by arrangement with JACK SCHLISSEL ..... DETAILS: The eight panel, tri-fold playbill measures 5 3/4" X 9 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list and individual bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team. Also includes an insert with an historical timeline and background information on the events leading to the Nazi persecution of Homosexuals and the atrocities of the Concentration Camps ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing along the top edge, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.

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