Costume design by Alix Stone for John Brecknock as Des Grieux in Act I & III of "Manon", English National Opera, London Coliseum, April 12th 1979.

Costume design for John Brecknock as Des Grieux in Act I & III of "Manon". The design depicts two full length male figures wearing 18th century style costume. The figure's costume on the right consists of a grey brown thigh length frock coat; brown breeches; white shirt, cravat, and stockings; and brown shoes with buckles. The figure also carries a tricorne hat under his right arm. The figure's costume on the left consists of a brown thigh length frock coat; dark brown breeches; white shirt and cravat; light brown stockings; and brown shoes with buckles.

This costume design by Alix Stone is part of an extensive collection of designs purchased by the Theatre Museum directly from the artist in 1994. The design was executed for a 1979 revival of a production of Massenet's opera "Manon" originally performed by the English National Opera at the London Coliseum, January 24th 1974. The opera was translated by Edmund Tracey, and the production was directed by John Copley. The scenery was designed by Henry Bardon; the lighting was designed by Robert Bryan; and the choreographer was Pauline Grant. The production was subsequently revived at the Coliseum in September 1974, and extensively toured various English provincial theatres during the springs of 1974 and 1975.

The production was later revised with some new costume designs by Alix Stone at the London Coliseum on April 12th 1979. This revised version was subsequently revived at the Coliseum in February 1980, February 1982, and October 1984.

Reason For Production: Commission

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