The Spanish Main by Vasco Marenas
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The Spanish Main by Vasco Marenas
Promotional postcard for The Spanish Main by Vasco Marenas. First produced Wimbledon, 6th September and Apollo Theatre, 21st December 1915. Photo shows Oscar Asche as the lead Patrick O Gorman. A stirring yarn of buried treasure and pirates, high seas and the Islands. (The Times). Date: 1915
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Asche Brigand Brigands Main Oscar Panto Pantomime Pirate Pirates Promotional Vasco Theatrical
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Step into the thrilling world of 'The Spanish Main' as depicted in this promotional postcard from 1915. Starring the renowned Australian actor, Oscar Asche, in the lead role as Patrick O'Gorman, this theatrical production was first staged at the Wimbledon Theatre on the 6th of September and later at the Apollo Theatre on the 21st of December that same year. Set against the backdrop of the 1st Great War, this popular pantomime transported audiences to the high seas and the exotic islands, where tales of buried treasure and daring pirates came to life. With the enchanting artistry of Vasco Marenas captured in this photograph, the image of Asche as the dashing pirate captain beckons us to join in the adventure. The stirring yarn of 'The Spanish Main' was a testament to the enduring power of theatre as an escape from the harsh realities of the time. As the world was engulfed in the turmoil of the WWI, the stage offered a much-needed respite, providing an opportunity for the public to immerse themselves in the fantastical world of pirate brigands and the thrill of the high seas. This postcard, a relic from a bygone era, serves as a reminder of the timeless allure of theatre and the power of storytelling to transport us to far-off lands and unforgettable adventures.
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