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: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Mikado (2)
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Correspondence and notes concerning The Mikado, including information about costumes, make-up, movements, scenery and set designs, performance and copyrights, broadcasting, props, notable performances and casting. The file also includes: Correspondence about changes to the libretti, particularl...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Gondoliers (2)
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Historical notes and research from several sources. The file includes: Two colour cigarette cards showing Luiz and Gianetta from The Gondoliers. Costume lists, 1919. Typescript article ‘The Savoy, a first night impression’ about The Gondoliers, 1920s. Prop lists, undated. Photocopy of the origin...
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning Utopia Limited (2)
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The file includes various letters about the opera from members of the public, administrative correspondence, and an illustrated programme celebrating ‘The Geoids Amateur Operatic Society: Fifty Years of Entertainment' (1930-80).