Not on display

Dress

ca. 1949
Artist/Maker

Costume for the Woman in Balldress worn by Anne Heaton in 'Apparitions'. The ballet was originally performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Vic-Wells (now Royal) Ballet in 1936. The costume and set were re-designed by Cecil Beaton in 1949 for a new production at The Royal Opera House.

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Brief description
Costume for the Woman in Balldress worn by Anne Heaton in 'Apparitions', originally performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Vic-Wells (now Royal) Ballet, 1936
Physical description
Costume for the Woman in Balldress in the cavern scene worn by Anne Heaton.
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
' Anne Heaton / Apparitions / Ball Dress '

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Credit line
Given by the Royal Academy of Dance
Object history
Costume for the Woman in Balldress worn by Anne Heaton in Frederick Ashton's ballet 'Apparitions', originally performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, Vic-Wells (now Royal) Ballet, 11th February 1936. The music for the ballet was by Franz Liszt, arranged by Constant Lambert and orchestrated by Gordon Jacob. The scenery and costumes were designed by Cecil Beaton.

The ballet was revised for performances at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 24th March 1949. The ballet was taken into the repertoire of the Sadler's Wells Theatre Ballet at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford upon Avon, 27th January 1957.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Associations
Literary referenceApparitions
Summary
Costume for the Woman in Balldress worn by Anne Heaton in 'Apparitions'. The ballet was originally performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Vic-Wells (now Royal) Ballet in 1936. The costume and set were re-designed by Cecil Beaton in 1949 for a new production at The Royal Opera House.
Collection
Accession number
S.1634-1982

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Record createdAugust 31, 2004
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