La Rue, Danny. (1927-2009) & Hudd, Roy. (1936-2020)

"Danny at the Palace" - Signed Souvenir Program

Signed souvenir program for Danny at the Palace, which ran at the Palace Theatre in London from 1970 to 1972.  La Rue, the Irish performer best known for his drag performances, has inscribed "To Paul / nice meeting you / Danny La Rue" in black ink to an inside halftone photograph.  Additionally signed by comedian Roy Hudd.  16 pp.  In fine condition.  9 x 11.25 inches (22.8 x 28.6 cm.).  Together with a profile of La Rue clipped from the January 1974 issue of Plays & Players.

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (21244)


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