The story goes that one of Benson's company came up with this as an ironic answer to the question 'What play are you performing tonight?' The made-up title incorporates the names of the three most frequently performed of F. R. Benson's Shakespeare productions:
The Merry Wives of Windsor,
The Taming of the Shrew and
The Merchant of Venice. All three were highly successful on tour and often opened or closed a week's performances. When I tried to think of a title for this blog, it seemed ideal!
ON TOUR THIS WEEK IN 1889: Her Majesty's Theatre, Carlisle.
from The Carlisle Patriot: May 10th 1889
ADVERTISEMENT : Pronounced last night by the Audience to be 'The Finest Exponent of Hamlet ever seen in Carlisle' Prices as usual. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Her Majesty's Theatre, Lowther Street, Carlisle. Demolished 1979 |
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