D'Oyly Carte: Reports on the Physical Attributes of Various Theatres
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File belonging to Peter Riley, Stage Manager. Comprises correspondence and completed pro-formas recording the physical attributes of various theatres, e.g. size of stage, lighting facilities, seating, parking, etc. Includes some folded plans.
D'Oyly Carte: Parliamentary Papers Regarding the Theatres Trust Act 1976
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Parliamentary printed matter: 17 Dec 1975. Bill 37. To establish a Theatres Trust for the better protection of theatres; to amend the law of town and country planning and of landlord and tenant in respect of theatres; and for purposes connected therewith. 13 Feb 1976. Hansard, House of Commons, ...
D'Oyly Carte: Information Booklets (1989-97) Produced for UK Tour Members
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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: Agreements with Hurok Attractions Inc. (North American Tours)
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Three Agreements between D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust Ltd and Hurok Attractions Inc., New York. Agreement dated 28 Apr 1962. Signed by both parties. Agreement dated 1964. Signed by Hurok. Agreement dated 7 Feb 1966. Two copies, both signed by both parties.
D'Oyly Carte: Contracts (1955-56) with U.S. and Canadian Theatres
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Contracts relating to North American Tour: Opera House, Central City, Colorado: 2-30 Jul 1955; Geary Theatre, San Francisco: 2-20 Aug 1955; Biltmore Theatre, Los Angeles: 22 Aug - 10 Sep 1955; Blackstone Theatre, Chicago: 13-24 Sep 1955; Shubert Theatre, New York: 27 Sep - 26 Nov 1955; Royal Ale...
D'Oyly Carte: Administrative Papers Relating to the 1975 Season at Savoy Theatre, London
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The file includes: Correspondence regarding a BBC recording of The Mikado (1 Apr 1975). Schedule for a Royal visit (3 Apr 1975). Details of Centenary Season programme (25 Mar - 5 Apr 1975). Script (photocopy typescript) for the curtain-raiser to Trial by Jury, and suggested stage layout.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence, Cuttings and Reports on Future Tours and Provincial Theatre Closure
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Includes a bound report prepared by Charted Accountants for D'Oyly Carte Opera Trust Ltd (13 Jan 1976), notes on 1975 Autumn Tour and 'the financial outlook', and a 'Report on the Future'. The newspaper cuttings refer to widespread fears about the future of provincial theatres (following a report...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence with the Rank Organisation about Performances in Various Cinemas
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Correspondence with the Rank Organisation about performances in their cinemas in London (Golders Green, and Streatham), and in Taunton, Ipswich and other cinema locations.