Costume designed by Jean Hugo for a Spaniard in the ballet c.1830, London Coliseum 1971
Theatre Costume
22/06/1971 (made)
22/06/1971 (made)
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Costume designed by Jean Hugo for one of three Spanish men in the opening section of the ballet 'c.1830' choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, and performed to Liszt's Autre Guitare: 'Comment'disaient' at the London Coliseum 22 June 1971.
The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala Répétition Générale for The Greatest Show on Earth, 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 Mme de Rachelle and the costumes for 'c.1830' were sponsored by John Player and Sons.
Hugo's design for this costume is reproduced on the back cover of the programme
The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala Répétition Générale for The Greatest Show on Earth, 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 Mme de Rachelle and the costumes for 'c.1830' were sponsored by John Player and Sons.
Hugo's design for this costume is reproduced on the back cover of the programme
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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 a Spaniard in the ballet <i>c.1830</i>, London Coliseum 1971 (generic title) |
| Brief description | Costume designed by Jean Hugo for a Spaniard in Autre Guitaire to music by Liszt, the opening section of the ballet called c.1830 choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, London Coliseum 1971 |
| Physical description | Men's suit in Spanish style, consisting of bright lilac synthetic linen and black velvet jacket and breeches, trimmed with black bobble fringe, white blouse with attached waistcoat and black snood. |
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| Credit line | Given by Richard Buckle, CBE. |
| Object history | The costume was designed by Jean Hugo and worn by Peter O'Brien as a Spaniard in the pas de six Autre Guitare choreographed by Geoffrey Caulty 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 | Costume designed by Jean Hugo for one of three Spanish men in the opening section of the ballet 'c.1830' choreographed by Geoffrey Cauley, and performed to Liszt's Autre Guitare: 'Comment'disaient' at the London Coliseum 22 June 1971. The ballet formed part of the programme of the gala Répétition Générale for The Greatest Show on Earth, 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 Mme de Rachelle and the costumes for 'c.1830' were sponsored by John Player and Sons. Hugo's design for this costume is reproduced on the back cover of the programme |
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| Accession number | S.10:4-2000 |
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| Record created | September 6, 2000 |
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