Panope
Wig
1984 (made)
1984 (made)
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This wig was worn by Freya Dominic as Panope in Jean Racine's play Phedra, performed at the Old Vic. The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre, London. Phedra was written in 1677 and is considered one of the classics of French literature. In 1984 Colin Brough commissioned a new translation from Robert David MacDonald, which he produced at the Old Vic in 1984 with Glenda Jackson in the title role. The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre.
Object details
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| Title | Panope (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Human hair on nylon netting |
| Brief description | Wig worn by Freya Dominic as Panope in Jean Racine's Phedra, Old Vic, 1984. |
| Physical description | First costume for Panope worn by Freya Dominic. Wig made from curled black human hair knotted into a nylon lace cap. A bun is attached at the rear of the wig, with a wire headdress of black hanging beads and plastic black points attached beneath the bun. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Freyer Dominich'
'Wig specialities' |
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| Object history | Wig for Panope worn by Freya Dominic in Jean Racine's play 'Phedra' performed at the Old Vic, London, 21st November 1984 by the Lupton Theatre Company. The English stage version of Racine's text was by Robert David MacDonald, and the production was directed and designed by Philip Prowse. The lighting was designed by Gerry Jenkinson, the producer was Colin Brough, and the production starred Glenda Jackson as Phedra. The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre, London. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Summary | This wig was worn by Freya Dominic as Panope in Jean Racine's play Phedra, performed at the Old Vic. The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre, London. Phedra was written in 1677 and is considered one of the classics of French literature. In 1984 Colin Brough commissioned a new translation from Robert David MacDonald, which he produced at the Old Vic in 1984 with Glenda Jackson in the title role. The production later transferred to the Aldwych Theatre. |
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| Accession number | S.932C-1985 |
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| Record created | August 13, 2004 |
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