Check the listing for details. L. Martin Eiffe "HAMLET" Mary Carmichael / Charles Oberthur 1881 London Program. Listed at 99.99 USD. This is a rare program or advertising herald promoting the Tuesday evening, December 6th, 1881 dramatic recitation by German actor L. MARTIN EIFFE of William Shakespeare's "HAMLET" at Langham Hall in London ..... The one-night reading was presented by the former member of the Ducal Theatre in Meiningen, Germany who was accompanied by Mrs. JULIAN MARSHALL and Miss MARY CARMICHAEL on Pianoforte and Mr. CHARLES OBERTHUR on the Harp. A local publication reviewed the performance with the following; "Mr. L. Martin Eiffe's recitation of 'Hamlet' at the Langham Hall on Tuesday evening, December 6th, was given in the presence of a large, distinguished, and sympathetic audience. The performance was in all respects a remarkable one, and amply confirmed the judgement already passed by the public and many of the critics upon the ability, taste and discernment of the gifted young German.The soliloquies were given with great meaning and effect, and Herr Eiffe brought the various personages of the tragedy before his readers with a force and distinctness which we have never seen equalled in recitation. His pronunciation of English is now almost perfect; he has certainly taken extraordinary pains to profit from the suggestions which were made to him when his performances of 'Macbeth' called so much attention to his histrionic powers." (January 1882) ..... CREDITS: Book by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE; Music composed by NIELS GADE, AMBROISE THOMAS and CHARLES OBERTHUR ..... DETAILS: The four page program (two pages are blank) measures approx. 5 1/4" X 8 1/8" inches and includes performance details on one page and excerpts from a number of reviews on the other page. The bottom section is perforated for ticket inquiries ..... CONDITION: With the exception of slight soiling, handwritten notes and moderate creasing, this rare program is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.