Superb red leather-bound autograph album, 10.5 x 12.5, containing hundreds of signatures from sundry guests, actors, musicians, and dignitaries who attended or performed at the Lyric Theatre in Westminster between 1979 and 2002. The autographs were obtained by Pauline McNally, a stage door receptionist at the theatre for over 20 years. Notable signers include: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Edward, Prince Andrew, Princess Margaret, Grace Kelly (as Grace de Monaco), Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Ryan Adams (who adds a wonderful and rare self-portrait sketch), Judi Dench, John Hurt, Natasha Richardson, Kenneth Branagh, Pete Postlethwaite, Ian McKellen, Simon Callow, Billy Connolly, Bill Nighy, Andy Serkis, Joanna Lumley, Tracey Ullman, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Brian Glover, Dennis Waterman, Rupert Everett, Tom Courtenay, Amanda Redman, Rula Lenska, Peggy Ashcroft, Barbara Windsor, Richard Briers, and many more. In fine condition. A legitimate treasure trove of theatre and celebrity autographs.
