Lawrence Wright ON WITH THE SHOW promotional song sheet music badge Lawrence Wright ON WITH THE SHOW promotional song sheet music badge

Lawrence Wright ON WITH THE SHOW promotional song sheet music badge

A rare original post circa 1935 'On with the show advertising gilt song badge' in the form of a cut out representation of the 'The Pavilion Theatre, Blackpool with billboard 'Lawrence Wright's On With The Show' inlaid with blue enamel; the reverse impressed with maker's details 'H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St. B'Ham 18'. Very good condition, complete with original pin fittings, no damage to the enamel, gilt finish remains bright.
Height 15mm.
Width 39mm.

Lawrence Wright was a British popular music composer and publisher and from 1924 until 1956 he became the promoter for the record-breaking 'On With The Show' musical at the Pavilion Theatre, North Pier, Blackpool.

There's no people like show people,
They smile when they are low.
Yesterday they told you you would not go far,
That night you opened and there you are;
Next day, on your dressing room they've hung a star,
Let's go on with the show!

Code: 63126

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