Edward Gorey "DRACULA" Terence Stamp / Bram Stoker 1978 London Opening Flyer

Description

This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the West End revival of Bram Stoker's "DRACULA" at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London beginning
September 13th, 1978
. (The Broadway revival opened October 20th, 1977 at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City and ran for 925 performances. The London production began previews on September 7th, 1978 and officially opened
September 13th, 1978.
) ..... The play starred TERENCE STAMP in the title role and featured DEREK GODFREY, ROSALIND AYRES, NICKOLAS GRACE, RUPERT FRAZER, MARILYN GALSWORTHY, SHAUN CURRY and BARRIE COOKSON ..... Side Note: The Original Broadway production was awarded a 1978 Tony Award for "Most Innovative Production of a Revival" due primarily to the ambitious sets and breathtaking costumes designed by EDWARD GOREY. The only other Tony Award presented to "DRACULA" was for EDWARD GOREY's costume designs ..... CREDITS: Book by HAMILTON DEANE and JOHN L. BALDERSTON from Bram Stoker's world famous novel, "Dracula"; Sets and Costumes designed by EDWARD GOREY; Scenery supervised by LYNN PECKTAL; Costumes supervised by JOHN DAVID RIDGE; Program cover illustrated by EDWARD GOREY; Directed by DENNIS ROSA; Produced by MICHAEL WHITE ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 6 1/2" X 10 3/8" inches and includes wonderful EDWARD GOREY graphics and production credits on the front and one additional illustration and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: This rare handbill 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.