D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning Productions of The Mikado in Japan
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Correspondence regarding the first performances of The Mikado in Japan, including cuttings incorporating photographs from The Illustrated London News (20 Mar 1948).
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence Concerning Film Productions of The Mikado
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Correspondence concerning the production and distribution of films of The Mikado. The correspondence mainly concerns the production of the 1938 film, and includes a ‘Synopsis of Shooting Continuity’. Also, a booklet with images about the 1966 film. and several letters from members of the public.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning a Television Production of The Mikado Starring Groucho Marx
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Correspondence and newspaper cuttings concerning the copyright and distribution of gramophone records and films for a television film of The Mikado, starring Groucho Marx as Ko-Ko. The file also includes a transcription of an interview with Stanley Holloway about his role in the performance.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning a Production of The Mikado by Anthony Besch
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Papers concerning a production of The Mikado directed by Anthony Besch. The file includes: Correspondence between the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and Anthony Besch. An analysis by Anthony Besch of performances of The Mikado in Blackpool and Manchester (1963). Report on performances of The Mikado...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning the 75th Anniversary of The Mikado
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Papers concerning a special performance and party to mark the 75th Anniversary of The Mikado. The file includes newspaper cuttings and photographs from the party, invitations, guest lists and receipts.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning Ruddigore (2)
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Various papers concerning Ruddigore, including: Cover designs for the souvenir 75th anniversary programme of Ruddigore (1962). Correspondence about the recording of Ruddigore (1971). Research enquiries and newspaper cuttings. Notes on stage movements (1970). Prop lists. Photocopy of an article e...