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Theatre collections

Browse a selection our theatre collections, listed below by the main role of the individual or organisation.

These are non-exhaustive lists, and more can be found by exploring our wider catalogue via our advanced search option.

The theatre collections cover the traditional theatre-based archives (from 1572 to the present day) and material of and about actors, directors, managers, designers, theatre companies, photographers etc. – anything which feeds into the process of putting theatre on the stage and recording it.

A black and white photograph of academics looking at Richard Southern architectural models Academics

A sepia photograph of three actors in Tudor costumes Actors

an oil painting of Raymond Mander and Joe Mitchenson with their collection by June Mendoza. Collectors

a costume design for Don Juan and Millie Hylton by Wilhelm Designers

a black and white photograph of a person jumping with arms spread on a beach with a suitcase off to their right side Directors

A black and white photograph of the stage and seating at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre Organisations

A photograph of the Eric Jones Evans Makeup Box Offstage

A black and white photograph of John Vickers taken as a self portrait Photographers

A close up photograph of Berta Freistadt script for The Baby Factory Writers

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