D'Oyly Carte: UK Tours 1967, 1968, 1979-80, 2000-02
Scope & Content:
(1). 'Touring Comparisons'. Tables comparing 'gross', 'share' and 'profit' for performances at several UK venues for the years 1967 and 1968. Also, Box Office Comparison tables for 2000-2002. (2). Requirements (lighting and staffing) for UK Tour 1979/80. (3). Final programmes for 1979/80 Tour....
(1). Autumn Tour 1980. Various papers including schedules, publicity, and some correspondence relating to the tour. This material comprises the majority of the file. (2). Touring schedule for spring/summer tour 1981. Document prepared by Peter Riley (Deputy General Manager).
(1). 1989. Correspondence regarding ticketing. Richard Condon, General Manager. (2). 1991. Copy Agreements between D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust Ltd and the 'designer', the 'choreographer', and the 'director'. For productions of The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard.
Spiral-bound notebook containing detailed notes on props for H.M.S. Pinafore, Trial by Jury, and The Pirates of Penzance. With additional sheets. Spring Tour 1990.
Completed proforma audience survey questionnaires for various UK provincial theatre venues. Includes summary sheet: 'our average punter' (male and female).
D'Oyly Carte: Information Booklets (1989-97) Produced for UK Tour Members
Scope & Content:
Booklets produced for tour members. Nine booklets containing a range of practical information, including tour schedules, cast members, and information about venues and locations: 1989 Tour; British Tour 1990; Spring Tour 1991; Anniversary Tour 1992; 1993 Tour Booklet; 1994/95 Tour Booklet; 1995 ...
D'Oyly Carte: American Tours (1934-36), and Correspondence with Insurance Brokers (1936-56)
Scope & Content:
(1). A small number of assorted papers relating to performances in America (1934-36), including notes on performances and theatres, schedule [1936], cabin list for S. S. Carinthia sailing from Liverpool 8 Aug 1936, and some letters and telegrams. (2). Correspondence (1936-56) with Crawfurd, Bec...
(1). 6 Jan 1955. Agreement between D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and J. J. Shubert, Imperial, Broadway and Winter Garden Theatre. Photostat. (2). 10 Jan 1955. Agreement between D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and Central City Opera House Association. For performance of Gilbert and Sullivan operas at Ce...