Guide to the Theatre programs and ephemera regarding Anna Pavlova's Australian tours, 1926-1929

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Summary

Collection number:

Pavlova

Extent:

1 collections

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use this material should refer to the Ephemera PROMPT collection.

Citation of items from this collection should include references to author's/organisation's name, date, item title, Publisher and place of publication.

Example: J.C. Williamson (Firm). Theatre Royal (Adelaide, S.A.). 1950, Gilbert Sullivan opera season [theatre program] : The gondoliers J. C. Williamson Ltd [Adelaide]

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Background

Content Summary:

The list is based on the imperfect holdings held in the collection and information found here is therefore incomplete. The list will be updated as the Library's gaps for this artist are filled.The holdings consist primarily of Magazine programs with a few separately published "Souvenir programs". In some instances information is gleaned from advertisements in them. This does not prove that the repertoire was performed as program changes did occur however it gives an idea of what was planned. All other sources are clearly indicated, eg, flyers. Printed materials in the PROMPT collection include programs and printed ephemera such as brochures, leaflets, tickets, etc. Theatre programs are taken as the prime documentary evidence of a performance. The list is based on imperfect holdings, and is updated as gaps in the Library's holdings are filled. Unless otherwise stated, all entries are based on published programs in the PROMPT collection.

Arrangement:

The Pavlova material in the PROMPT collection is in chronological order and this list reflects this arrangement containing two chronologies, one for each tour. Additional tour specific information has been included at the beginning of each arrangement such as the artistic and administrative personnel, season programming and changes.

Entries identify the city and venue. General information and undated programs are included at the beginning of each season for that city. Specific dates outline the ballets followed by the divertissements although this may not necessarily be the order of the program for the performance.

A folder of miscellaneous modern material relating to Pavlova, or tributes to her, is included at the end of the collection.

Russian namesRussian names are written as they appear in the programs. This Anglicised form was for ease of use by the English speaking audience. However there are many spelling errors evident from one program to the next and no attempt has been made to standardise or correct them.

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