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A Message From Mars by Richard Ganthony
Promotional postcard for A Message From Mars by Richard Ganthony. First produced at the Avenue Theatre, London on 22nd January 1899. Horace Parker is a wealthy young man who is exceedingly selfish and self-centered. Not only is he a miser, but he also expects his friends (and everyone else) to conduct their lives according to his personal convenience. Parker is engaged to Minnie Templer, but Minnie has discovered Parkers selfishness and she is on the brink of calling off the engagement. However, on Christmas Eve, a messenger from Mars comes to Earth to show Parker the error of his ways. The two of them become invisible and eavesdrop on all the terribleand truethings Parkers friends and family are saying about him. Date: circa 1899
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by Richard Ganthony: A Theatrical Extravaganza from Late Victorian London Step back in time to the late Victorian era and experience the magic of "A Message From Mars," a popular pantomime by Richard Ganthony, first produced at the Avenue Theatre in London on January 22, 1899. This enchanting theatrical production tells the story of Horace Parker, a wealthy young man known for his excessive selfishness and self-centeredness. Parker, a miser and a man who expects others to cater to his every whim, is engaged to Minnie Templer. However, Minnie has discovered Parker's true nature and is on the verge of calling off their engagement. Just when all hope seems lost, an apparition from Mars appears on Christmas Eve to show Parker the error of his ways. Invisible and unseen, Parker and the messenger from Mars eavesdrop on the terrible and true things being said about Parker by his friends and family. This promotional postcard, circa 1899, invites you to join the audience of "A Message From Mars," a theatrical entertainment that promises to assist, aid, and help you escape the mundane and enter a world of wonder and enchantment. Produced at the prestigious Avenue Theatre in London, "A Message From Mars" is an essential addition to any collection of Victorian-era theatre memorabilia. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this popular pantomime's rich history. Image Courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online. Rights Managed.
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