RepositoryUniversity of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections
LevelSeries
Ref NoMC/3
Creator NameMonica Collingwood
TitleProgrammes and playbills of ballet, gala, opera, music and theatre performances
Date1929-1999
Extent4 boxes, 23 bundles, 1386 programmes
DescriptionThe 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.
LanguageEnglish
Physical DescriptionOverall 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 StatusOpen
Access ConditionsRecords are available for consultation without restriction.
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