The Glorious Days | |
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Written by | Robert Nesbitt Miles Malleson |
Music by | Harry Parr Davis Harold Purcell |
Date premiered | 30 July 1952 |
Place premiered | Palace Theatre, Manchester |
Original language | English |
Genre | Musical |
The Glorious Days is a 1952 British musical composed by Harry Parr Davis and Harold Purcell from a book by Robert Nesbitt and Miles Malleson. It was designed as a vehicle for Anna Neagle, showcasing her in several roles throughout history including two Nell Gwynn and Queen Victoria which she had played in films.
After premiering at the Palace Theatre in Manchester it transferred to London's West End where it ran for 256 performances at the Palace Theatre on Charing Cross Road between 28 February and 7 November 1953. As well as Neagle the cast included Patrick Holt, Peter Graves and Lesley Osmond.[1]