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The dog that has to yawn to order. March 27th 1973 An audition took place in Broad
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The dog that has to yawn to order. March 27th 1973 An audition took place in Broad
The dog that has to yawn to order. March 27th 1973
An audition took place in Broad Court, off Drury Lane, London to find a placid bored mongrel dog, able to yawn on cue. The dog was required for the part of Crab in the rock musical " Two Gentlemen of Verona", which opened at the Phoenix Theatre, London on 26th April 1973. The dog will be playing opposite entertainer Benny Lee. The dog finally chosen was a six year old mongrel called " Ponting", owned by Mrs Daphne MacDonald of Chelsea. She picked him up as a stray
Ron Burton
Daily Mirror
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Animal Actor Bored Individuals Lamp Post One Man Only Street
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This print captures a unique moment in entertainment history. Dated March 27th, 1973, it showcases an audition held in Broad Court, off Drury Lane, London. The purpose of this audition was to find the perfect placid yet bored mongrel dog who could yawn on cue for a role in the rock musical "Two Gentlemen of Verona". This groundbreaking production opened at the Phoenix Theatre just under a month later on April 26th. The chosen dog for this extraordinary role was none other than Ponting, a six-year-old stray mongrel owned by Mrs. Daphne MacDonald from Chelsea. Ponting's ability to yawn on command made him the ideal candidate to play opposite renowned entertainer Benny Lee. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see one man sitting near a lamp post as he witnesses this audacious event unfold before his eyes. The image exudes nostalgia and transports us back to an era when animal actors were celebrated performers alongside their human counterparts. Ron Burton's expert photography perfectly encapsulates the essence of this remarkable occasion from the 1970s. It serves as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity that has always been present within the world of entertainment – even extending its reach to our furry friends like Ponting.
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