Tamburlaine the Great
Costume Design
1951 (made)
1951 (made)
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Costume design by Leslie Hurry for a warrior, probably in Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great directed by Tyrone Guthrie for the Old Vic Company at the Old Vic theatre, London 1951.
This production of Tamburlaine the Great opened on 24 September 1951. Tyrone Guthrie and Donald Wolfit prepared the text, with Wolfit also playing the title role. The music was composed by John Gardner. After its run at the Old Vic the production was presented at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for the week beginning 29 October 1951.
Sets and costumes were by Leslie Hurry, with Norman Smith serving as his assistant. The production was spectacular and drew on the technology of the day. The Theatre Newsletter 29 September 1951 observed: 'Leslie Hurry concentrates on the gorgeous and the gruesome, feeling perhaps that the spectacle must be earthbound despite the comets and meteors that flash constantly throughout the great poem. He has certainly devised more forms of locomotion than are dreamed of in London Transport's philosophy. Tyrone Guthrie handles this brilliant and turbulent scene with all his wonted mastery of masses but he can hardly have seen the make-up of his cast in the bright light and close quarters of the forestage.'
This production of Tamburlaine the Great opened on 24 September 1951. Tyrone Guthrie and Donald Wolfit prepared the text, with Wolfit also playing the title role. The music was composed by John Gardner. After its run at the Old Vic the production was presented at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for the week beginning 29 October 1951.
Sets and costumes were by Leslie Hurry, with Norman Smith serving as his assistant. The production was spectacular and drew on the technology of the day. The Theatre Newsletter 29 September 1951 observed: 'Leslie Hurry concentrates on the gorgeous and the gruesome, feeling perhaps that the spectacle must be earthbound despite the comets and meteors that flash constantly throughout the great poem. He has certainly devised more forms of locomotion than are dreamed of in London Transport's philosophy. Tyrone Guthrie handles this brilliant and turbulent scene with all his wonted mastery of masses but he can hardly have seen the make-up of his cast in the bright light and close quarters of the forestage.'
Object details
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| Title | Tamburlaine the Great (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink, watercolour and crayon on paper |
| Brief description | Costume design by Leslie Hurry for a warrior, probably in Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great directed by Tyrone Guthrie for the Old Vic Company at the Old Vic theatre, London 1951 |
| Physical description | Pen, crayon and watercolour costume design on paper by Leslie Hurry, probably for Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great directed by Tyrone Guthrie for the Old Vic Company at the Old Vic Theatre, London 24 September 1951. The design shows a costume for a warrior, holding a large shield and wearing an elaborate helmet with a green spike at the forehead. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | ? Tamburlaine (On reverse side in pencil) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Caro Rathbone |
| Literary reference | Tamburlaine the Great |
| Summary | Costume design by Leslie Hurry for a warrior, probably in Christopher Marlowe's Tamburlaine the Great directed by Tyrone Guthrie for the Old Vic Company at the Old Vic theatre, London 1951. This production of Tamburlaine the Great opened on 24 September 1951. Tyrone Guthrie and Donald Wolfit prepared the text, with Wolfit also playing the title role. The music was composed by John Gardner. After its run at the Old Vic the production was presented at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon for the week beginning 29 October 1951. Sets and costumes were by Leslie Hurry, with Norman Smith serving as his assistant. The production was spectacular and drew on the technology of the day. The Theatre Newsletter 29 September 1951 observed: 'Leslie Hurry concentrates on the gorgeous and the gruesome, feeling perhaps that the spectacle must be earthbound despite the comets and meteors that flash constantly throughout the great poem. He has certainly devised more forms of locomotion than are dreamed of in London Transport's philosophy. Tyrone Guthrie handles this brilliant and turbulent scene with all his wonted mastery of masses but he can hardly have seen the make-up of his cast in the bright light and close quarters of the forestage.' |
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| Accession number | S.2016-2014 |
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| Record created | August 29, 2014 |
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