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Ballet Rambert poster

Poster
ca. 1977 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cruel Garden is based on the poetry and events in the life of the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, who was murdered at the start of the Spanish Civil War. Its development was conceived by Lindsay Kemp, choreographed by Christopher Bruce, designed by Ralph Koltai and its music was written by Carlos Miranda. The poster is based on a famour photograph by


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleBallet Rambert poster (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Screenprint on paper
Brief description
Poster advertising Ballet Rambert at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, performing Cruel Garden, 1977.
Physical description
White poster for Ballet Rambert performing Cruel Garden at Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 26 Sept -1 Oct 1977. Features a black and white photograph of a person with knees bent down and back bent forward, holding two sticks from behind their neck, with a red scarf draping down to the floor.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.3cm
  • Width: 25.6cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • Ballet Rambert / Birmingham Repertory Theatre / Sept 26 - 0ct 1 / (021) 236 4455 / Director: Clive Perry This visit has been arranged under the / auspices of Arts Council Touring
  • From Cruel Garden - / a spectacle inspired by / the works of the poet / Federico Garcia Lorca
  • Designed by Michael Carney/Screen printed by J & P Atchinson Ltd
Association
Literary referenceFederico Garcia Lorca
Summary
Cruel Garden is based on the poetry and events in the life of the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca, who was murdered at the start of the Spanish Civil War. Its development was conceived by Lindsay Kemp, choreographed by Christopher Bruce, designed by Ralph Koltai and its music was written by Carlos Miranda. The poster is based on a famour photograph by
Collection
Accession number
S.2835-1995

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Record createdMay 2, 2008
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