| Description | The file consists of four albums with scene shots - photograph prints and press cuttings; the photographs dating from c1932-c1966: 'Divertissement', an unbound, unnamed and possibly incomplete album and 'Divertissement 3' and '4', suggesting a sequential order starting with earliest performances. Each of the albums is arranged by performance - all entitled with act, scenes and most dancers named. At times scenes have been given a short explanation. Divertissements include 'La Promenade', 'Copplia', 'The Rake's Progress', 'Don Juan', 'Tricorne', 'La Boutique Fantastique', 'The Firebird', 'Bonne Bouche', 'The Lady and the Fool', 'Homage to the Queen - The Coronation Ballet' and others.
The full cast of a Sadler's Wells revival of 'Carnaval' in October performance 1944 has been listed.
Untitled album (presumably no. 'Divertissment 2') has not been finished or perhaps taken apart at a later stage. This assumption is based on the following: half the volume size compared to the other three albums; no front and back cover; unbound and unnamed. The album titled 'Divertissement' differs in the design execution compared to 'Divertissement 3' and '4', and based on its style it is assumed to be earliest. According to their appearance and overall design, 'Divertissement 3' and '4' must have been done within a short amount of time. |