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Poster

1999
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Typographic poster, matt finish, printed in black and red on white card advertising The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at the Donmar Warehouse featuring the words 'The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard' in white lettering, as if typewritten, against a black background. The word 'Real' appears to be crossed through with red ink. The name 'Donmar' is in white capitals against a red background, running vertically down the top third of the left had side of the poster. The dates and location of the theatre are in white lettering against a red background in the bottom left hand corner of the poster, and details of the production team and cast appear in white lettering against a black background below the name of the theatre. The logo of the Arts Council of England is in the bottom right corner.


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Brief description
Poster advertising The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at the Donmar Warehouse, 27 May to 7 August 1999.
Physical description
Typographic poster, matt finish, printed in black and red on white card advertising The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at the Donmar Warehouse featuring the words 'The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard' in white lettering, as if typewritten, against a black background. The word 'Real' appears to be crossed through with red ink. The name 'Donmar' is in white capitals against a red background, running vertically down the top third of the left had side of the poster. The dates and location of the theatre are in white lettering against a red background in the bottom left hand corner of the poster, and details of the production team and cast appear in white lettering against a black background below the name of the theatre. The logo of the Arts Council of England is in the bottom right corner.
Dimensions
  • Length: 58cm
  • Width: 38cm
Production typeMass produced
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Credit line
Given by Dewynters PLC
Object history
Poster advertising The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard at the Donmar Warehouse, 27 May to 7 August 1999. Directed by David Levaux; designed by Vicki Mortimer, with lighting by Mark Henderson and sound by John Leonard. The cast was Marl Beazley, Stephanie Dillaine, Jennifer Ehle, Caroline Hayes, Joshua Henderson, Nigel Lindsay and Sarah Woodward.
Associated object
S.30-2001 (Object)
Collection
Accession number
S.246-1999

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Record createdNovember 3, 2000
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