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Theatre

 Subject
Subject Source: Unesco Thesaurus

Found in 65 Collections and/or Records:

A New Way To Pay Off Debts Handbill, 1 December 1828

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.340
Scope and Contents

French Plays at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Also a performance of ‘The Beggar’s Opera’. Last Performance of the Covent-Garden Company before closure for re-decoration. Printed by W. Reynolds, 9 Denmark Court, Strand.

Dates: 1 December 1828

Action Space Archive

 Fonds
Reference code: 426
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of material relating to the community arts company Action Space, later Action Space Mobile, including photographs, slides, posters, publicity, sound and video recordings.

Dates: 1968 - 2015

Art B&B Invitation, 2019

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.10
Scope and Contents

Postcard showing colour photograph of Marisa Carnesky’s work being installed in a room and text on reverse.

Dates: 2019

Big Gay Out Site Vehicle Labels, 25 July 2005

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 5: Series 178K29; Series 178T13; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.11
Scope and Contents

Two bright green signs on paper one printed the other handwritten.

Dates: 25 July 2005

Black Bull Inn Theatre Handbill, 19 December 1808

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.213
Scope and Contents

Douglas or the Noble Shepherd, and Rosina or Harvest Home at Black Bull Inn Theatre, Bishop Auckland. Featuring Mr Bretton, Miss Tannett, and Mr Hallam. Play, ballet and musical numbers. Printed by Walker, Durham.

Dates: 19 December 1808

Buchan Theatre Programmes

 Collection
Reference code: PE27
Scope and Contents

A collection of programmes from musical concerts, dance performances, operas and theatre productions, mostly in London, 1989-2008.

Dates: 1989 - 2008

Carnesky’s Ghost train Ticketbook, c2008 - 2009

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.4
Scope and Contents

Ticket book for Carnesky’s Ghost train at Olympia Winter Gardens.

Dates: c2008 - 2009

Collection of Notes and Planning for Carnesky's Ghost TrIain, 2008

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.2
Scope and Contents

Collection of notes, schedules, production requirements and planning sheets for Carnesky’s Ghost Train. Also includes plans of the ride.

Dates: 2008

David Hoyle Parallel Universe Photo-Book Advert, 18 October 2017

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 3: Series 178H39; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.13
Scope and Contents

Black type on white background with colour photograph of the book.

Dates: 18 October 2017

Decorated Scrapbook, c1990 - 2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 2: Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.1
Scope and Contents

Highly decorated scrapbook containing press clippings.

Dates: c1990 - 2000

Digital Media, 2009 - 2021

 Series
Reference code: 178U8
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 2009 - 2021

Dramatic Matinees Handbill, c1870 - 1879

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.124
Scope and Contents

The play, Man of the World at Royal Aquarium. Lists future arrangements including Zazel, Mr Phelps, Matthews' Minstrels and the Grand Chrysanthemum Show. Illustrated cover. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand, 4pp.

Dates: c1870 - 1879

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 2 November 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.319
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Also Comedietta of John Dobbs, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 2 November 1863

Drury Lane Theatre Royal Handbill, 10 - 12 October 1863

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.320
Scope and Contents

Lord Byron’s Manfred!, at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. ‘First Nights of Manfred!-Telbin’s scenery!! and of the appearance of Mr Phelps’, 4pp. Printed by Thompson and Harrison, Wilderness Lane, Salisbury Square, E.C.

Dates: 10 - 12 October 1863

Duckie Cumming of Age Leaflet, c2010 - 2020

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 3: Series 178H39; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178Z29.14
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of plasticine figures and white text on black background, 2pp.

Dates: c2010 - 2020

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

For the Benefit of Mr Parker Handbill, 7 May 1835

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 3: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.329
Scope and Contents

Merchant Of Venice at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Also farce ’Turning the Tables’ and drama ‘The Note-Forger’. For the Benefit of Mr. Parker. Printed by W. Wright.

Dates: 7 May 1835

Ghost Train CD Containing Building Elevations Side and Images of files, 2009

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178U8.1
Scope and Contents

CD Disc containing Ghost train Building Elevations Side and Back and printed images of the files

Dates: 2009

Handbills, c1786 - 1968

 Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances in London.

Dates: c1786 - 1968

Handbills for Venues Outside London, 1789 - c1929

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.208-235
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at venues outside London.

Dates: 1789 - c1929