Wainwright, Albert [1898-1943]

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London,

November 7th 1933

Pen and ink on paper, images recto and verso

225 by 160mm (8¾ by 6¼ inches).

Pen ink and water-colour on paper of Charles Laughton in a dressing gown in his dressing room at Sadler’s Wells with further studies of his face and a drawing of Lilian Bayliss “and dogs” from the same occasion, verso with a male tumbler.

Charles Laughton performed in 'King Henry VIII' at The Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, 7 Nov 1933 (2 weeks); produced by Tyrone Guthrie; music by Herbert Menges; song setting by William Linley, arranged by Dennis Arundel; dances arranged by Marjorie Stewart; settings by Charles Ricketts

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