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February 16-20, 1960

Paul McCartney in “Saint Joan” by George Bernard Shaw

Last updated on December 22, 2023

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Previous article 1953 • Paul McCartney wins a competition for writing an essay about the Queen’s Coronation

Concert Oct 26, 1959 • United Kingdom • Liverpool

Concert Nov 15, 1959 • United Kingdom • Manchester

Article February 16-20, 1960 • Paul McCartney in "Saint Joan" by George Bernard Shaw

Session circa April 1960 • Home recordings, aka "The Kirchherr Tape"

Concert Apr 23, 1960 • United Kingdom • Caversham

Next article Aug 08, 1960 • Paul McCartney writes a letter to a drummer offering his services

More from year 1960

From Sothebys:

PAUL MCCARTNEY–GEORGE BERNARD SHAW

PROGRAMME FOR SAINT JOAN. LIVERPOOL: THE LIVERPOOL INSTITUTE, 1960

4 leaves including pictorial cover, 184 x 228mm

PROGRAMME FOR ONE OF PAUL McCARTNEY’S FIRST STAGE PERFORMANCES.

The Liverpool Institute’s production of Saint Joan took place between 16 and 20 February 1960 (seven performances, including matinees). Paul McCartney is listed in the cast as one – of eleven – assessors.

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Elissa Outtrim • 3 years ago

I love that you have located a photo of this program, of the play Paul speaks about in his solo tour of the "Inny" that was video-taped prior to his deciding to restore his old school. Marvelous! thank you!!!! (check out YouTube for his "tour," it is wonderful!!) SEE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvCQcyxDM6w&list=PLiwu5aP7YSO4XzXhy_pXt8ZiGw23wSOBs&index=40&t=465s

The PaulMcCartney Project • 3 years ago

That's a great video @elissa - thanks for that, I didn't know it !!

Walzer • 2 years ago

Please note that Brian Wilson as was part of the play as well :)

Obviously, not THAT Brian Wilson, but it stands out that Paul has shared the stage with a person with that name way before knowing and admiring The Beach Boys' leader.

It makes one wonder if Paul remembered that school mate when he first heard of the American band and of his singer/bass player

The PaulMcCartney Project • 2 years ago

I didn't know this story - thanks for sharing !

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