Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
Level | Series |
Ref No | MC/3 |
Creator Name | Monica Collingwood |
Title | Programmes and playbills of ballet, gala, opera, music and theatre performances |
Date | 1929-1999 |
Extent | 4 boxes, 23 bundles, 1386 programmes |
Description | The series predominantly dates c1940 - c1960s. It consists of season programmes and individual performance programmes and playbills of predominantly London venues. The programmes cover predominantly ballet performances of the Sadler's Wells Ballet Company (1940 - 1978), a large amount of which relates to performances at the Royal Opera House (1946 - 1978). Further, it comprises of programmes of various national and international ballet companies (1944 - 1991), as well as gala and state performances (1929 - 1974). In addition there are programmes of opera (1936 - 1971), music, including orchestra and recitals (1932 - 1985) and theatre performances (1930 - 1984) which include musicals. |
Language | English |
Physical Description | Overall good condition, many programmes have been annotated in hand presumably by Monica Collingwood, often commenting on the performance, dancers and noting change of cast. |
Access Status | Open |
Access Conditions | Records are available for consultation without restriction. |
Copyright | Copyright of published work applies. |