D'Oyly Carte: Prompt Book (The Pirates of Penzance)
Scope & Content:
Printed pages of the libretto detached and adhered to the pages of a larger format bespoke volume. Front cover blocked 'Prompt Book'. Detailed annotations throughout in black and red ink. Incorporates at the beginning an autograph letter pasted-in (15 Oct 1940) from Charles Pool to 'Richard' re...
Printed pages of the libretto detached and adhered to the pages of a larger format bespoke volume. Front cover blocked 'Prompt Book'. Detailed annotations throughout in black and red ink.
D'Oyly Carte: Correspondence and Papers Concerning The Sorcerer (3)
Scope & Content:
Correspondence concerning performances and historical information about the opera as well as a souvenir programme for The Sorcerer (Dec 1971 - Feb 1972) performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre. Costume designs were by Osbert Lancaster; file includes a signed Agreement assigning copyright.