Set design by Anthony Holland for the Nursery in Act I of Peter Pan, London Coliseum, 1971

Set design for the Nursery in Act I of "Peter Pan". The design, predominately painted in pale blue depicts an Edwardian style nursery. To the left of the scene is a fireplace. To the left of the fireplace is placed a kennel for Nana the dog. To the right of the fireplace is a single bed. To the right of the scene is a pair of single beds and a curtained door. At the rear of the scene is a window with the curtains drawn back, and a view that overlooks a London sky line at night. On either side of the window are two wardrobes that are built into the walls of the nursery. The room is furnished with an armchair, a chest of drawers, and various toys. Above the picture rail is a decorative frieze based on the fairy story of "Cinderella".

Given by Anthony Holland

This Set design by Anthony Holland is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 1996. The design was executed for J.M Barrie's play "Peter Pan" at the London Coliseum, December 27th, 1971. The play was directed by Robert Helpmann, music composed by Grant Foster, flying effects by Kirby's Flying Ballet, and presented by Tom Arnold Presentation Ltd.
The original production starred Dorothy Tutin as Peter, and was revived again at the Coliseum in 1972, 1973, and 1974. Maggie Smith played Peter in the last two revivals.

In December 1975, a new musical version of "Peter Pan" was presented at the London Palladium starring Lulu. This production used the original Coliseum sets and costumes designed by Anthony Holland, although he was not credited in the programme.

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