Revues

Here is a data list for the principal revues that Donald Swann contributed to, usually with Michael Flanders. At a later date this page will be updated with songlists, cast lists and reviews

ORANGES & LEMONS (1948-49)
The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.
24 Nov 1948 - 15 Jan 1949
Globe Theatre 26 Jan - 7th April 1949.
5 week tour
 

 

THE LYRIC REVUE (1951-52)
The Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.
24th May 1951 - 22nd Sept 1951
Globe Theatre 26th Sept. 1951 - 28th June 1952
4 week tour
(Reopened 2 weeks later as THE GLOBE REVUE)
 

 

PENNY PLAIN (1951-52)
St Martin's Theatre, London.
28th June 1951 - 19th July '52.
12 week tour
 

 

THE GLOBE REVUE (1952-53)
Globe Theatre, London.
10th July 1952 - 31st Jan 1953.
2 week tour
 

 

AIRS ON A SHOESTRING (1953-55)

Royal Court Theatre, London.
22nd April 1953 - 5th March 1955
6 week and 17 week tours
 

 

JOYCE GRENFELL REQUESTS THE PLEASURE (1954)
Fortune Theatre, London.
2nd June -25th Sept 1954
5 week tour
St Martin's Theatre, London.
27th September 1954 - 29th Jan 1955.

12 week tour
RECORDINGS: LPs
RECORDINGS: CDs

 

PAY THE PIPER (1954)
Saville Theatre, London.
21st December 1954 - 8th January 1955
10 week tour
 

 

FRESH AIRS (1955-56)
Comedy Theatre, London.
26th Jan - 16th June 1956.
Two 3-week tours