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Poster

2000 (Printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Typographic poster with white lettering on a black and red background, with the words 'Donmar in the west end' in block capitals running vertically from the top left of the poster. The word 'real' is crossed through as if in red scribbling, and the poster notes that the run is for nine weeks prior to Broadway.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
printing ink on paper
Brief description
Poster advertising the Donmar Theatre's production of The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, Albery Theatre, 13 January 2000.
Physical description
Typographic poster with white lettering on a black and red background, with the words 'Donmar in the west end' in block capitals running vertically from the top left of the poster. The word 'real' is crossed through as if in red scribbling, and the poster notes that the run is for nine weeks prior to Broadway.
Dimensions
  • Height: 50.8cm
  • Width: 31.8cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Dewynters PLC
Object history
The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by David Leveaux, designed by Vicki Mortimer, was at the Albery Theatre from 13 January until 18 March 2000. The cast comprised Stephen Dillane as Henry, Jennifer Ehle as Annie, with Nigel Lindsay, Sarah Woodward and Joshua Henderson
Production
'Designed and printed by De Wynters PLC London' printed along the bottom edge.
Associated object
S.246-1999 (Object)
Collection
Accession number
S.30-2001

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Record createdApril 28, 2005
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