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University of Bristol Theatre Collection

University of Bristol Theatre Collection

University of Bristol Theatre Collection

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The University of Bristol Theatre Collection is an accredited museum and one of the world's largest archives of British theatre and Live Art. Founded in 1951 to serve the newly formed Drama Department, our collections have continued to develop in order to reflect all aspects of theatre and performance. We are now an internationally renowned research resource open to all.

21 Park Row, Bristol, Bristol BS1 5LY England

theatre-collection@bristol.ac.uk

0117 331 5086

The standard opening times are Monday, 12pm–4.45pm, and Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am– 4.45pm. We are closed on Bank Holidays and occasionally on other days. Please see the website for details. Disabled access is available and admission is free. The collections are held and displayed at several locations so please contact us should you wish to view any of our holdings. The address for correspondence is University of Bristol Theatre Collection, Department of Drama, Cantocks Close, Bristol BS8 1UP.

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/theatrecollection/

Artworks

  • John Gielgud (1904–2000), as Valentine in 'Love for Love'
    John Gielgud (1904–2000), as Valentine in 'Love for Love' Anthony Devas (1911–1958)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Dorothy Tutin as Joan of Arc in 'The Lark'
    Dorothy Tutin as Joan of Arc in 'The Lark' Anthony Devas (1911–1958)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Margaret Rutherford as The Duchess of Port-au-Bronc in 'Time Remembered' by Jean Anouilh
    Margaret Rutherford as The Duchess of Port-au-Bronc in 'Time Remembered' by Jean Anouilh Clifford Jackson (b.1927)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • John Gielgud (1904–2000), as Valentine in 'Love for Love'
    John Gielgud (1904–2000), as Valentine in 'Love for Love' Anthony Devas (1911–1958)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • The Boxes and the Orchestra
    The Boxes and the Orchestra Francis Hewlett (1930–2012)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Scene from 'Helen!', Adelphi Theatre, London
    Scene from 'Helen!', Adelphi Theatre, London Oliver Messel (1904–1978)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Raymond Mander and Joe Mitchenson
    Raymond Mander and Joe Mitchenson June Mendoza (1924–2024)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • 133 more

Artists

  • Wings
    Max Chapman (1911–1999)
  • George IV
    Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830)
  • Charles William Dawe
    Clemeel
  • Noël Coward
    Clemence Dane (1888–1965)
  • John McEnery (1943–2019)
    Myrtle Goulden
  • Lilith
    John Collier (1850–1934)
  • Ennui
    Walter Richard Sickert (1860–1942)
  • Charles Farley as Francisco in 'A Tale of Mystery' by Thomas Holcroft
    Samuel de Wilde (1748–1832)
  • Henry Irving (1838–1905), as Hamlet
    Frederick Lucas Wilkins (b.c.1860)
  • John Stuart Blackie
    Somerled Macdonald (1868–1948)

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