Costume design by Alix Stone for Michael Yeatman and Leon Pomeranetz as Guests in "Night Shadow", Ballet Rambert, Sadler's Wells, July 18th 1961

Costume design for Michael Yeatman and Leon Pomeranetz as Guests. The design depicts two full length male figures wearing mid 19th century style military uniforms. The figure on the left wears a dark blue jacket with tails, decorated with gold braid and buttons; a white sash band worn around the waist; a pair a grey tights; and white socks and shoes. To the left of this figure is drawing showing the back view of the jacket tails. The figure on the right wears a dark red brown jacket with tails, decorated with gold braiding; a pair of black tights; and grey socks and black shoes. A Fabric swatch is pinned to the upper left hand corner of 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 George Balanchine's ballet "Night Shadow", performed by Ballet Rambert at Sadler's Wells, July 18th 1961. The music, based on themes from the operas of Vincenzo Bellini, was composed by Vittorio Rieti. The cast included Lucette Aldous, Norman Morrice, and June Sandbrook. The ballet was revived several times by the company, including performances at Sadler's Wells in July 1964.

The ballet (also known as "La Sonnambula" in some versions), was originally performed by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in New York, 1946.

Reason For Production: Commission

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