D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning the 75th Anniversary of The Mikado
Scope & Content:
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...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning the Cartoon Film of Ruddigore
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Correspondence, meeting minutes, publicity and newspaper articles concerning the cartoon film of Ruddigore. The correspondence is mainly between the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company and Halas and Batchelor Cartoon Films Limited. The file also includes: an annotated libretto for Ruddigore ('J. M. Brem...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence Concerning the Sale of the Autograph Score of Ruddigore
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Correspondence and a copy of the auction catalogue (Philip, Son & Neale, 23 March 1965): 'including the MS score of Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore [...] to be Sold by Auction'.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Yeomen of the Guard (1)
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Historical research, photocopies of articles, enquiries from members of the public and correspondence concerning props, costumes, set and scenery designs and performances of The Yeomen of the Guard. The file includes: Typescript copies of letters from W.S. Gilbert to Helen Carte about The Yeome...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Yeomen of the Guard (2)
Scope & Content:
Historical research, newspaper articles, enquiries from members of the public and correspondence concerning performances of The Yeomen of the Guard. The file includes: List of designs by Percy Anderson presented to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Notes on stage movements (c 1960s). Reviews of t...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Yeomen of the Guard (3)
Scope & Content:
Historical research, newspaper articles, enquiries from members of the public and correspondence concerning performances of The Yeomen of the Guard. The files includes: Pencil drawing of 'Jack Point' from The Yeomen of the Guard [c 1966]. Notes on movements and the ‘Yeomen Dance’ (1970). Papers...