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University of Bristol Theatre Collection

University of Bristol Theatre Collection

Open to the public

Museum or gallery in Bristol

140 artworks

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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

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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
  • 'Left Hand Boxes' or 'The Rich Get Richer and The Poor Have Children', Interior Scene of the Bristol Empire and Music Hall in the 1940s
    'Left Hand Boxes' or 'The Rich Get Richer and The Poor Have Children', Interior Scene of the Bristol Empire and Music Hall in the 1940s Francis Hewlett (1930–2012)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • Spotlit, Interior Scene of the Bristol Empire and Music Hall in the 1940s
    Spotlit, Interior Scene of the Bristol Empire and Music Hall in the 1940s Francis Hewlett (1930–2012)
    University of Bristol Theatre Collection
  • 133 more

Artists

  • 'Romeo and Juliet', Act II, Scene 4, Romeo and Juliet with Friar Lawrence
    Mather Brown (1761–1831)
  • Mr and Mrs Andrews
    Thomas Gainsborough (1727–1788)
  • The Barn at Ellen Terry's House, Smallhythe
    Gladys E. Calthrop (1894–1980)
  • Laurie Lee
    Anthony Devas (1911–1958)
  • The Old Theatre, King Street, Bristol
    Romilly Fedden (1875–1939)
  • Untitled Abstract
    Roger Kemble Furse (1903–1972)
  • Eric Portman (1903–1969)
    Janet (Lady) Clerk
  • John McEnery (1943–2019)
    Myrtle Goulden
  • Margaret Rutherford as The Duchess of Port-au-Bronc in 'Time Remembered' by Jean Anouilh
    Clifford Jackson (b.1927)
  • HRH Princess Anne (b.1950), Royal Colonel-in-Chief (1983)
    June Mendoza (b.1924)

Stories

Venues in Bristol

  •
    Blaise Castle House Museum
  • Bristol Central Library, Bristol City Council
  • Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
  • Bristol Old Vic Theatre
  • Council House, Bristol City Council
  • Glenside Hospital Museum
  • M Shed
  • Merchants Hall, Society of Merchant Venturers
  • Old Council House, Bristol City Council
  • Royal West of England Academy (RWA)