Costume design by Alix Stone for Two Gentlemen in "Manon", English National Opera, London Coliseum, January 24th 1974.

Costume design for 2 Gentlemen in "Manon". The design depicts two full length male figures wearing 18th century style costume. The figure on the left wears a dark grey jacket; light grey waistcoat; black breeches; white stockings; dirty yellow shirt and cravat; black buckle shoes and tricorne hat. He also holds a walking cane in his right hand. The figure on the right wears a long dark blue jacket; white shirt, cravat & stockings; and black buckle shoes and tricorne hat. 11 Fabric swatches are attached to the design.

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 production of Massenet's opera "Manon" 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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