Costume designed by Jean Hugo for The Poet in Oh, quand je dors in the ballet called c.1830, London Coliseum 1971
Theatre Costume
22/06/1971 (made)
22/06/1971 (made)
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The costume was designed by Jean Hugo and worn by DEsmond Kelly as The Poet in the pas de deux danced to Liszt's Oh, quand je dors choreographed by Frederick Ashton in the ballet called 'c.1830'. The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala Répétition Générale for The Greatest Show on Earth, at the London Coliseum on 22 June 1971, organised by Richard Buckle in aid of the Save the Titian Fund and the Museum of Theatre Arts (now part of The Theatre Museum).
The costume was made by Banks and Hutchings and the costumes for 'c.1830 were sponsored by John Player and Sons.
The costume was made by Banks and Hutchings and the costumes for 'c.1830 were sponsored by John Player and Sons.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Costume designed by Jean Hugo for The Poet in Oh, quand je dors in the ballet called <i>c.1830</i>, London Coliseum 1971 (generic title) |
| Brief description | Costume designed by Jean Hugo for Desmond Kelly as the Poet in Oh, quand je dors in the ballet called 'c.1830', London Coliseum 1971. |
| Physical description | Man's suit in style ca.1830 made for theatrical production, consisting of petrol blue frock coat, grey trousers, black waistcoat with shawl collar and white cotton shirt. |
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| Credit line | Given by Richard Buckle, CBE. |
| Object history | The costume was designed by Jean Hugo and worn by Desmond Kelly as The Poet in the pas de deux Oh, quand je dors choreographed by Frederick Ashton in the ballet c.1830. The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala The Greatest Show on Earth at the London Coliseum on 22 June 1971, organised by Richard Buckle in aid of the Save the Titian Fund and the Museum of Theatre Arts (now part of The Theatre Museum). |
| Summary | The costume was designed by Jean Hugo and worn by DEsmond Kelly as The Poet in the pas de deux danced to Liszt's Oh, quand je dors choreographed by Frederick Ashton in the ballet called 'c.1830'. The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala Répétition Générale for The Greatest Show on Earth, at the London Coliseum on 22 June 1971, organised by Richard Buckle in aid of the Save the Titian Fund and the Museum of Theatre Arts (now part of The Theatre Museum). The costume was made by Banks and Hutchings and the costumes for 'c.1830 were sponsored by John Player and Sons. |
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| Accession number | S.2:4-2000 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2000 |
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