This is a rare October 1st, 1928 programme (playbill) from the six-night, Provincial Tour engagement of the Baroness EMMA ORCZY and MONTAGUE BARSTOW romantic comedy "THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL" at the Theatre Royal in Birmingham, England. (The Original London production opened January 5th, 1905 at the New Theatre and ran for 123 performances. The play was revived several times over the years, playing over 2000 performances and becoming one of the most popular shows staged in England in the early part of the 20th century.) ..... The play starred FRED TERRY as "Sir Percy Blakeney" and Miss JULIA NEILSON as "Lady Blakeney" (the roles they had originated in 1905) and the cast included DENIS ELLIOT WATSON, DENIS BANYARD, EDMUND GROGAN, RONALD MACKENZIE, DAVID G. NOBLE, ARTHUR SEABROOK, RICHARD SEATON, ELF STEVENS, TOM ROYDAN, ALFRED HEARNE, JAMES IGGULDEN, PHILIP STAINTON, WILLIAM MACREADY, Mr. W. H. GARBOIS, SASSOON CUMMING, JOHN CABOT, DAVID BURNEY, BROUGHTY FERRIE, COLIN BRUCE, Miss MADGE ESCOLME, Miss IRENE ARNOLD, Miss GLADYS NEWTH, Miss MARGARET BULL and Miss AUGUSTA LUCAS ..... CREDITS: Book by Baroness EMMA ORCZY and MONTAGUE BARSTOW; Music composed by RAYMOND ROZE; Orchestra conducted by ALFRED C. TOONE; Costumes designed by the Messrs. L. & H. NATHAN and SIMMONS; Choreography by JOHN D' AUBAN; Directed by FRED TERRY; Produced by Miss JULIA NEILSON and Mr. FRED TERRY ..... DETAILS: The eight page program measures 5 3/4" X 8 3/4" inches and includes production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising ..... BONUS: Includes an advertisement for FRED ASTAIRE, ADELE ASTAIRE and LESLIE HENSON starring in the new GEORGE GERSHWIN musical comedy "FUNNY FACE" opening October 8th, 1928 in Birmingham for twelve nights ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) The staple rusted, there is light soiling, moderate creasing and edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program 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.