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PRINCESS IDA
Original Cast 1884

King Hildebrand Mr. Rutland Barrington
Hilarion, his son Mr. H. Bracy
Cyril, Hilarion's friend Mr. Durward Lely
Florian, Hilarion's friend Mr. Ryley
King Gama Mr. George Grossmith
Arac, his son Mr. Richard Temple
Guron, his son Mr. Lugg
Scynthius, his son Mr. W. Grey
Princess Ida, Gama's daughter Miss Leonora Braham
Lady Blanche, Professor of Abstract Science Miss Brandram
Lady Psyche, Professor of Humanities Miss Chard
Melissa, Lady Blanche's daughter Miss Jessie Bond
Sacharissa, a girl graduate Miss Sybil Grey
Chloe, a girl graduate Miss Heathcote
Ada, a girl graduate Miss Twyman
Chorus of Soldiers, Courtiers, 'Girl Graduates', 'Daughters of the Plough', etc.



Original Costumes


George Grossmith as King Gama Rutland Barrington as King Hildebrand

Rosina Brandram as Lady Blanche Charles Ryley, Henry Bracy and Durward Lely as Florian, Hilarion and Cyril

Check out the history of Princess Ida in Australia.

Check out these other historic photos:

TRIAL BY JURY | THE SORCERER | HMS PINAFORE | PIRATES OF PENZANCE | PATIENCE | IOLANTHE | PRINCESS IDA | THE MIKADO | RUDDIGORE | THE YEOMEN OF THE GUARD | THE GONDOLIERS | UTOPIA (LIMITED) | THE GRAND DUKE

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