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Darrell Fancourt in the title role of The Mikado

Caricature
15 May 1950 (dated)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This caricature shows Darrell Fancourt in the title role of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera The Mikado at the Oxford New Theatre on 15 May 1950. It was drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976), a rehearsal pianist and orchestral violinist at the Brighton Theatre Royal from 1932 until 1936, and at the Oxford New Theatre from 1936 for over forty years. Sommerlad sketched the stars on stage when he wasn't needed in the orchestra pit, compiling the sketches in a series of albums.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDarrell Fancourt in the title role of <i>The Mikado</i> (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pencil, ink and watercolour on paper
Brief description
Pencil, ink and watercolour caricature by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976) of Darrell Fancourt in the title role of The Mikado, New Theatre Oxford, 15 May 1950.
Physical description
Pencil, ink and watercolour caricature of Darrell Fancourt in the title role of The Mikado, New Theatre Oxford, 15 May 1950. From a hard-backed sketch book containing caricatures of theatrical performers and entertainers drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
  • Width: 12.6cm
Credit line
Given by Michael Sommerlad
Object history
Gilbert Sommerlad was a member of the resident orchestra at the New Theatre, Oxford when he drew this caricature.
Subjects depicted
Literary reference<i>The Mikado</i>
Summary
This caricature shows Darrell Fancourt in the title role of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera The Mikado at the Oxford New Theatre on 15 May 1950. It was drawn by Gilbert Sommerlad (1904-1976), a rehearsal pianist and orchestral violinist at the Brighton Theatre Royal from 1932 until 1936, and at the Oxford New Theatre from 1936 for over forty years. Sommerlad sketched the stars on stage when he wasn't needed in the orchestra pit, compiling the sketches in a series of albums.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
S.131:115-2002

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Record createdDecember 18, 2003
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