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

Costume design for Gentlemen in "Manon". The design depicts three full length male figures wearing 18th century style costume. The figure on the left wears a grey jacket over a black waistcoat & breeches, white shirt, cravat and stockings, and black hat and shoes. The central figure wears a black jacket and hat, white shirt and stockings, and black shoes. The figure on the right wears a purple patterned jacket and breeches with white stockings, shirt, and cravat, and black shoes. He holds a black hat under his left arm. 20 Fabric swatches are attached to the lower edge of the mount. Extensively annotated by the artist on the design and mount.

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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