The Mines of Sulphue
Theatre Design
1965 (made)
1965 (made)
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This set model by Alix Stone is part of an extensive collection of designs purchased by the Theatre Museum directly from the artist in 1994. The model was executed for a production of Richard Rodney Bennett's opera "The Mines of Sulphur", performed by the Sadler's Wells Opera at Sadler's Wells, February 24th 1965. The libretto was written by Beverley Cross. The production was directed by Colin Graham, and the lighting was designed by Robert Bryan.
The production was revived by the Sadler's Wells Opera at the London Coliseum in September 1973, and by the English National Opera North at the Leeds Grand Theatre in March 1980.
The production was revived by the Sadler's Wells Opera at the London Coliseum in September 1973, and by the English National Opera North at the Leeds Grand Theatre in March 1980.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cardboard, Balsa Wood, Net, Pins, Paper Foil, Paint, Gold Foil, Metal rod, Sticking tape, and Base Board |
| Brief description | Set model by Alix Stone for "The Mines of Sulphur", Sadler's Wells Opera, February 24th 1965 |
| Physical description | Set model for "The Mines of Sulphur" |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | This set model by Alix Stone is part of an extensive collection of designs purchased by the Theatre Museum directly from the artist in 1994. The model was executed for a production of Richard Rodney Bennett's opera "The Mines of Sulphur", performed by the Sadler's Wells Opera at Sadler's Wells, February 24th 1965. The libretto was written by Beverley Cross. The production was directed by Colin Graham, and the lighting was designed by Robert Bryan. The production was revived by the Sadler's Wells Opera at the London Coliseum in September 1973, and by the English National Opera North at the Leeds Grand Theatre in March 1980. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | The Mines of Sulphur |
| Summary | This set model by Alix Stone is part of an extensive collection of designs purchased by the Theatre Museum directly from the artist in 1994. The model was executed for a production of Richard Rodney Bennett's opera "The Mines of Sulphur", performed by the Sadler's Wells Opera at Sadler's Wells, February 24th 1965. The libretto was written by Beverley Cross. The production was directed by Colin Graham, and the lighting was designed by Robert Bryan. The production was revived by the Sadler's Wells Opera at the London Coliseum in September 1973, and by the English National Opera North at the Leeds Grand Theatre in March 1980. |
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| Accession number | S.225-2001 |
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| Record created | July 19, 2001 |
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