Not on display

Boot

1984
Artist/Maker

First costume for Theseus worn by Gerard Murphy.
Boot

Object details

Object type
Brief description
First costume for Theseus worn by Gerard Murphy in 'Phedra', Old Vic, London, 1984.
Physical description
First costume for Theseus worn by Gerard Murphy.
Boot
Object history
First costume for Theseus worn by Gerard Murphy 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.
Subject depicted
Associations
Literary references
  • Phedra
  • Phèdre
Collection
Accession number
S.931F-1985

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Record createdAugust 16, 2004
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