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

Costume design for Footmen in Act IV of "Manon". The design depicts a full length male figure wearing an 18th century style costume. The costume consists of a pink jacket and breeches worn over a white shirt, cravat, and stockings. The figure also wears black buckle shoes. He carries a tray of glasses in his hands. 2 Fabric swatches are attached to the lower right hand corner of the design and mount. A paper note inscribed "Flunkies" in ink is attached with a paper clip to the upper right hand corner of the 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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