Costume design by Hugh Durrant for Ellis Ward as Dick in the Act I finale of "Dick Whittington", Theatre Royal, Plymouth, 1992.

Costume design for Ellis Ward as Dick in the Act I finale. The design depicts a full length female figure holding an elaborate staff in her left hand, and wearing a pantomime costume for a Principal Boy. The costume, which depicts Dick as the Lord Mayor of London, consists of a tight fitting red and white striped jacket with high collar and extremely wide sleeves edges with white fur, worn over a pair of fishnet tights and knee length high heeled boots. The figure also wears a "chain of office" around the collar and hips, and a black hat decorated with gold and jewels and topped with white plumes.

Given by Hugh Durrant

This costume design by Hugh Durrant is part of a group of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 1994. The design was executed for a production of the pantomime "Dick Whittington" performed at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 19th December 1992. The show was directed by Roger Redfarn, and the lighting was designed by Jenny Cane. The cast included Les Dawson as Ada the Cook, and Michelle Dotrice as the Spirit of the Bells.

Historical significance: An excellent example of late 20th century costume design for pantomime, which is currently poorly represented in the Theatre Museum Collection.

Reason For Production: Commission

S.741-2001