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Costume designed by Jean Hugo for The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru in the ballet c.1830, London Coliseum 1971

Theatre Costume
22/06/1971 (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume designed by Jean Hugo for Hendryk Davel as The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru: Au soleil couchant by Victor Hugo, the second section of the ballet called 'c.1830' choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, London Coliseum 1971
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.

Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Dickey
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Trousers
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Tail Coat
TitleCostume designed by Jean Hugo for The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru in the ballet <i>c.1830</i>, London Coliseum 1971 (generic title)
Brief description
Costume designed by Jean Hugo for Hendryk Davel as The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru: Au soleil couchant by Victor Hugo, the second section of the ballet called c.1830 choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, London Coliseum 1971
Physical description
Man's suit in style ca.1830 made for theatrical production, consisting of brown square cut double breasted tail coat and trousers with black dickey.
Dimensions
  • Part 1 length: 104cm
  • Part 1 width: 47cm
  • Part 2 length: 106cm
  • Part 2 width: 37cm
  • Part 3 length: 47cm
  • Part 3 width: 32.5cm
  • All parts weight: 1.6kg
Credit line
Given by Richard Buckle, CBE.
Object history
The costume was designed by Jean Hugo and worn by Hendryk Davel as The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru, choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley in the ballet c.1830. The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala The Greatest Show on Earth, London Coliseum, 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
Costume designed by Jean Hugo for Hendryk Davel as The Wanderer in Le Chanson d'Eluspuru: Au soleil couchant by Victor Hugo, the second section of the ballet called 'c.1830' choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, London Coliseum 1971
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.
Collection
Accession number
S.5:3-2000

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Record createdSeptember 6, 2000
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