Poster for the Negro Ensemble Company at the Aldwych Theatre

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A framed poster for the Aldwych Theatre in London announcing performances by visiting theatre companies for the 1969 season, including the Negro Ensemble Company. The poster is arranged in alternating horizontal bands of white, black and tan with black printed text. Each band contains different information regarding theater personnel, acting companies, productions schedules, and performance times. The top section is white, with general information about the Royal Shakespeare Company, followed by a black band with white text that reads [ALDWYCH THEATRE / London WC2 TEM 6404]. Separated slighted slightly is a tan circle with black text that reads [WORLD / THEATER / SEASON / ’69]. The main section is tan and lists the acting companies and the dates they will performing, including Theatre de la Cite, Theatre Behind the Gate, Negro Ensemble Company, Greek Art Theatre, and Anna Magnani Company. The bottom section is white and gives the specific dates for various performances.

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