Timon of Athens
Costume Design
1956 (made)
1956 (made)
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Costume design by Leslie Hurry for an unidentified Athenian in Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens by the Old Vic Company 1956.
Timon of Athens play by William Shakespeare directed by Michael Benthall for Old Vic Company and first performed at the Old Vic, London, on 5 September 1956. It had a week of previews at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle where it opened 29 August. Leslie Hurry was responsible for both sets and costumes. This production, which starred Ralph Richardson, was praised as 'one of the golden evenings in the theatre'. The costumes were made by Alec Shanks Stage Costumes with armour by John Lee, shoes by Anello & Davide and wigs by Nathanwigs.
Timon of Athens play by William Shakespeare directed by Michael Benthall for Old Vic Company and first performed at the Old Vic, London, on 5 September 1956. It had a week of previews at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle where it opened 29 August. Leslie Hurry was responsible for both sets and costumes. This production, which starred Ralph Richardson, was praised as 'one of the golden evenings in the theatre'. The costumes were made by Alec Shanks Stage Costumes with armour by John Lee, shoes by Anello & Davide and wigs by Nathanwigs.
Object details
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| Title | Timon of Athens (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour, ink and crayon on paper |
| Brief description | Costume design by Leslie Hurry for an unidentified Athenian in Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens by the Old Vic Company 1956. |
| Physical description | Watercolour, ink and crayon on paper costume design by Leslie Hurry for an unidentified Athenian in Timon of Athens by the Old Vic Company 1956. The man depicted is dressed in a yellow and brown long tunic. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Caro Rathbone |
| Summary | Costume design by Leslie Hurry for an unidentified Athenian in Shakespeare's play Timon of Athens by the Old Vic Company 1956. Timon of Athens play by William Shakespeare directed by Michael Benthall for Old Vic Company and first performed at the Old Vic, London, on 5 September 1956. It had a week of previews at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle where it opened 29 August. Leslie Hurry was responsible for both sets and costumes. This production, which starred Ralph Richardson, was praised as 'one of the golden evenings in the theatre'. The costumes were made by Alec Shanks Stage Costumes with armour by John Lee, shoes by Anello & Davide and wigs by Nathanwigs. |
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| Accession number | S.1795-2014 |
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| Record created | July 31, 2014 |
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