| Repository | University of Roehampton: Archives and Special Collections |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | MC/3/6/GS |
| Creator Name | Monica Collingwood |
| Title | Gala and state performance programmes and playbills |
| Date | 25 April 1949-17 July 1974 |
| Extent | 2 bundles; 22 items |
| Description | File consists of ballet and opera programmes and playbills at the Royal Opera House, Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Theatre Royal. Programmes commemorate special performances in attendance of one or more members of the Royal Family, at times in company of a foreign head of state or Royal House.
Most programmes are of high quality paper and photographs including decorative binding and tassels.
Many playbills include a ticket price list. |
| Language | English |
| Physical Description | A few playbills include short inscriptions in hand commenting on the performance; one includes a note on the tickets ordered and prices paid. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Related Material | MC 2/1-B 'Swan Lake' ('Le Lac des Cygnes', 18 December 1952 at ROH); MC 2/1-D 'Divertissement 4' |