D'Oyly Carte: Stage Management and Rehearsal Notes for the 1968 Production of The Gondoliers
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File of stage management notes on lighting, props, sets and scenery for the 1968 production of The Gondoliers by Anthony Besch. Includes notes on final rehearsals, and several telegrams (29 Jan 1968). For set designs, by John Stoddart and by Babbage and Co., see Add MS 89231/11/58.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence Regarding a Royal Gala Performance of The Gondoliers
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Correspondence regarding a Royal Gala performance of The Gondoliers in aid of the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children, 17 February 1970, at the Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. The file includes correspondence about arranging the attendance of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and a letter f...
D'Oyly Carte: Design of the Souvenir Programme for a Royal Gala Performance of The Gondoliers
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Programme for a Royal Gala performance of The Gondoliers in aid of the Malcolm Sargent Cancer Fund for Children, at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, 17 February 1970. Attended by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Comprises: 'Mock-Up' pages for the souvenir programme. Typed list (phot...
D'Oyly Carte: Isidore Godfrey's Corrections to Instrument Parts for The Gondoliers
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Corrections to the score for various instrument parts, in Isidore Godfrey's hand. Godfrey was musical director of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company for 39 years, from 1929 to 1968.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning Utopia Limited (1)
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The file includes: Enquiries and letters about performances from members of the public. ‘Estimates and notes about a possible revival of Utopia Limited, 1922-1927’. Includes notes on costumes, cast lists and stage movements. Notes on the recording of Utopia Limited (March 1965). Leaflet and prog...