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Original – Two-page spread in The Sphere of the first revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore


Reason
Some theatrical works have their reputation focus on their première. Ruddigore, however, was a relative failure on its first run, and then entered the canon on the back of the first revival (which started as a touring production in 1920, and then had its London run in the 1921-22 season (pictured). This also has a lot of other strengths. I believe this is the highest-resolution image I've ever restored, and it's a compelling, full colour image. It's by a notable artist, and one of only two of his illustrations in his article, and far more detailed than the, admittedly iconic, but relatively simple poster for The Sorcerer. Not to say you won't see the other eventually.
Articles in which this image appears
Ruddigore, H. M. Brock, Geoffrey Toye
FP category for this image
WP:FP/THEATRE
Creator
H. M. Brock, restored by Adam Cuerden, with stitching assistance by Colin

Promoted File:H. M. Brock - Gilbert and Sullivan - D'Oyly Carte Opera Company Ruddigore revival 1921.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 02:16, 29 May 2022 (UTC)[reply]