| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Ref No | MC/3/1/SW |
| Creator Name | Monica Collingwood |
| Title | Season programmes of Sadler's Wells Company at various venues (ballet and opera) |
| Date | 1933 - May 1982 |
| Extent | 1 bundle, 29 items |
| Description | File predominantly dates 1933-1953. It consists of short ballet and opera performance listings for an approximate two months period in various London venues including the Old Vic, The New Theatre, The Princes Theatre, Davis Theatre Croydon. Includes one handwritten listing. |
| Language | English |
| Administrative History | Sadler's Wells Ballet Company (previously named Vic-Wells Ballet Company) is the predecessor The Royal Ballet which was established in 1931 by Ninette de Valois. It became the resident ballet company at the Royal Opera House in 1946 and attained the Royal Charter in 1956; as a result of which it was renamed in the Royal Ballet shortly thereafter. First programmes with the new name appear from February 1957. For a detailed history of the Royal Ballet see 'Notes' field below. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Notes | 'The Establishment of British Ballet' http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/e/establishment-of-british-ballet/
'The Royal Ballet' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic-Wells_Ballet |