The Gilbert and Sullivan opera “The Mikado” opened at the Savoy Theatre in London on 14 March 1885. This souvenir programme was printed in an edition of 750 on 15 November 1886 yet all the actors who created roles are still named in the cast list.  The 6.25” by 5” programme has a full colour lithograph of a scene from the opera on the cover. Inside are half-tone images of “The Mikado” and “Princess Ida”. The programme is mostly in fair condition with only minor signs of wear but it was once album mounted resulting in complete loss of the back cover and significant damage to the inside back cover which has a hole and some areas covered in yellowing sticky tape.  The programme would be a great starting piece for anyone beginning to collect the gorgeous Savoy Theatre souvenir programmes of the 1880s.

This item was formerly in the collection of John Cannon, the respected G&S collector and researcher who died in 2021. He left instructions that all collectors should have a chance to acquire the treasures in his collection, which will therefore be auctioned here over the next year or so by StageMemories and PaperJoys. Please let us know if you would like to be added to a mailing list, to be informed of all or specific items from John’s collection.

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