Robert the Devil; or the Nun, the Dun and the Son of a Gun
Title
Robert the Devil; or the Nun, the Dun and the Son of a Gun
Description
Souvenir fan commemorating the opening of the Gaiety Theatre, 21 December 1868, under the management of John Hollingshead. Gilbert’s operatic extravaganza Robert the Devil (here spelt Robert le Diable) received its first performance at the Gaiety’s opening. The program also included the operetta The Two Harlequins (music by E. Jonas, English words by Gilbert A' Beckett) and the comedy drama On the Cards (adapted from L'Escamoteur)
Creator
Gaiety Theatre (London, England)
Source
David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection
Publisher
Gaiety Theatre (London, England)
Date
1868-12-21
Contributor
Hollingshead, John (theatre manager)
Rights
Public domain. There are no known restrictions.
Format
Souvenir fan
Identifier
1.2.6
Physical Dimensions
Elaborately decorated stick fan printed in orange and black on white, reverse with advertisement for Eugene Rimmel, perfumer, printed in green and black.
Files
Citation
Gaiety Theatre (London, England), “Robert the Devil; or the Nun, the Dun and the Son of a Gun,” Gilbert & Sullivan 2017, accessed November 3, 2024, https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/665.