Theatre program, Natonal Press, Alexander Watson : The distinguished English elocutionist (at Melbourne Athenaeum, 1927), 1927

Historical information

The program includes list of items to be recited and short biography of writers: Roderic Quinn, John Buchan, J M Barrie, Hillaire Belloc, A A Milne, John Masefield, John Drinkwater, Rudyard Kipling.

Significance

Fifth and final tour of Alexander Watson considered to be the leading British Elocutionist with 25 years' experience. The program was directed by E J Gravestock presented in Melbourne by Frank Talbot.
Two Matinee recitals were held at the Athenaeum Theatre on 24th and 27th May at 2.30pm.

Physical description

Program: Regarding the details of the recital to be given by Alexander Watson commencing Saturday 21 May 1927. Program is on
beige paper with dark brown print; 8 pages

Inscriptions & markings

Price 3d (three pence)

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