The Talk Of The Town - Opening Programme

 

As the producer of several of its most notable shows, Robert Nesbitt is very much part of the Hippodrome's "glorious past", summarised on another page; he was responsible, too, for many glamorous productions at the Coliseum, the Palace, and the Casino; the dazzling floor-show at the Pigalle and the fabulous Follies at the Prince of Wales. His flair is for colourful presentations with the accent on feminine allure; and, at the Palladium, his spectacular pantomimes and lavish revusicals have added a glittering new chapter to the history of that famous theatre.

Robert Nesbitt's reputation is high on both sides of the Atlantic; it was from Las Vegas and New York, where he had been winning fresh laurels, that he was persuaded back to London to produce shows for the Bernard Delfont organisation. That was towards the end of 1955; since then, in association with Bernard Delfont, he has established himself beyond all doubt as the outstanding theatrical producer of our time.

Planned by him and carried out under his direction, the reconstruction of the stage and the installation of stage-elevators, revolves, and orchestra-runways (plus the latest and most elaborate sound and lighting equipment) ensure that he will have at his command all the technical resources for the most spectacular productions of his career. He is also responsible, in collaboration with Robert St. John Roper, for the striking new decor.

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