Whitbread Anglo-American Theatre Award 1965-1966, presented to the designer Michael Annals
Tankard
1966 (made)
1966 (made)
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Whitbread Anglo-American Theatre Award 1965-1966, presented to the designer Michael Annals for his set designs for Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.
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| Title | Whitbread Anglo-American Theatre Award 1965-1966, presented to the designer Michael Annals (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pewter |
| Brief description | Whitbread Anglo-American Theatre Award 1965-1966, presented to the designer Michael Annals for his set designs for Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun |
| Physical description | Pewter tankard, inscribed 'WHITBREAD / ANGLO-AMERICAN / THEATRE AWARD / 1965 - 1966 / PRESENTED TO / MICHAEL ANNALS / FOR / OUTSTANDING SET DESIGN'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'VINERS of Sheffield / English Pewter / Made in England' (Engraved on base) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Michael Annals |
| Summary | Whitbread Anglo-American Theatre Award 1965-1966, presented to the designer Michael Annals for his set designs for Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun. The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team. |
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| Accession number | S.770-1991 |
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| Record created | July 12, 2011 |
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