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• Reference number MS2239.2.1.55: (Gilbert, 1977) 'Pastures Green'

  Contains 'Sarah-Jane McClelland Wardrobe' file with costume sketches and textile samples. ?Pastures Green? was a ballet with a ?pastoral mood?, choreographed by guest artist Terry Gilbert; the world premiere was in May 1977.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1977

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.55

• Reference number MS2239.1.4.16: NBT and PDT Quarry Hill site

  Includes papers, building projects and correspondence re Northern Ballet and Phoenix Dance Theatre and the development of the Leeds Quarry Hill site.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  2000 - 2002

  Reference

  MS2239.1.4.16

• Reference number MS2239.1.3: Sir Simon Towneley's papers

  This sub-series contains subject files created and/or maintained by Sir Simon Towneley KVCO JP, covering 1978-1987. Towneley was the Board?s Chair from the Company's foundation in 1969 to about 1986. As off 2020, he remains Senior Vice President of …

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1978 - 1987

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.74: (Gore, 1975) 'Street Games'

  Contains information sheet about the production version and press release notes. ?Street Games? was a short production ?about children at play in a large city? and comprised 11 dances based on popular outside games. The choreographer was Walter Gore…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1975

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.74

• Reference number MS2239.2.2.2: West Yorkshire grants

  Includes West Yorkshire grants applications, activity reports, performance reports and related correspondence.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1999 - 2011

  Reference

  MS2239.2.2.2

• Reference number MS2239.1.4.1: Central School'

  Includes correspondence, documents and newspaper scans regarding proposed merger / move of Northern Ballet Theatre and the Central school of Ballet at Spring Hall (Halifax) and Quarry Hill (Leeds).

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1989 - 1999

  Reference

  MS2239.1.4.1

• Reference number MS2239.1.1.6: Board and Standing Committee, Northern Ballet Theatre, vol.3'

  Volume three of four consecutive Board of Directors' minute books, covering May 1982-February 1986.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1982 - 1986

  Reference

  MS2239.1.1.6

• Reference number MS2239.1.3.1: November 1985-July 1987

  Includes Sir Simon Towneley's correspondence regarding Northern Ballet Theatre from 1985 to 1987 and papers relating to the appointment of a new Board Chair. Covers criticism of the Board's ability to carry out functions and relationship between the…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1985 - 1987

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3.1

• Reference number MS2239.1.3.6: 'Anthony Wraight’, September 1985-August 1986

  Includes Sir Simon Towneley's correspondence regarding Anthony Wraight.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1985 - 1986

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3.6

• Reference number MS2239.1.4.5: Anonymous letters'

  Includes letters, meeting report and fax regarding Artistic Director Christopher Gable and management.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1995

  Reference

  MS2239.1.4.5

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.87: (Meyer, 1969) 'The Web'

  Contains information sheet about the production version. In ?The Web?, 'a passer-by prevents a girl from committing suicide. In calming her, he finds that he is trapped by her growing dependence on him'. It was choreographed by Company Founder and A…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1969

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.87

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.17: (Howard, 1969) 'Death and the Maiden'

  Contains information sheet about the production version, correspondence about music fees and contracts and correspondence between Company Founder and Artistic Director Laverne Meyer and Kersley family at Harrow Ballet Club about borrowing costumes a…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1969 - 1971

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.17

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.27: (Giannetti, 2000) 'Great Expectations'

  Contains multiple scenarios, castings for 1999-2000 and copies of costumes sketches and notes from designer Benita Roth to Artistic Director Stefano Giannetti. Also contains correspondence about licensing and use of music by Elgar. ?Great Expectatio…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1999 - 2001

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.27

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.36: (Powell, 1975) 'Just for Fun'

  Contains information sheet about the production version and a 'Wardrobe' file with costume sketches, textile samples, dyeing notes and names of dancers. With press release about 1976 season, including 'Faure Pas De Deux' (duet). ?Just for Fun? was c…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1975 - 1976

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.36

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.66: (not performed) 'The Shakers'

  Relates to a proposed but not performed (as off 2020) production of ?The Shakers?. This was to be based on the religious rituals of the Christian sect (also known as the United Society of Believers in Christ?s Second Appearing) who originated in Man…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1975 - 1978

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.66

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.83: (Thorpe, 1975) 'Triptych'

  Contains information sheet about the production version and press cuttings. ?Triptych? explored 'a stormy relationship between a girl and two boys' and comprised three movements: 'Terrestrial Vision', 'Celestial Vision', 'Apocalyptic Vision'. The ch…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1975

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.83

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.89: (Thorpe, 1974) 'A Woman's Love'

  Contains information sheet about the production version. Choreographer Jonathan Thorpe dedicated this piece to dance advocate Selma-Jeanne Cohen. ?A Woman?s Love? was Arts Council funded and explored themes of 'courtship, betrothal, matrimony, mothe…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1974

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.89

• Reference number MS2239.1.1.1: Salary book, 1969-1970

  Salary book relating to the Company in its first year.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1969 - 1970

  Reference

  MS2239.1.1.1

• Reference number LGSM/2/5: Letters relating to sponsorship of the LGSM Exhibition and Video

  Includes correspondence with local authorities, Trade Unions, both the Labour and Communist Party and the Greater London Arts Association.

  Held by

  Labour History Archive and Study Centre (People's History Museum)

  Date

  1985

  Reference

  LGSM/2/5

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.37: (Bournonville, 1977) 'Konservatoriet' (The Conservatory)

  Undated typescript by Svend Kragh-Jacobsen about the history of 'August Bournonville and "The Conservatory"'. ?Konservatoriet?, was choreographed by Bournonville in 1849; the story is set in a Parisian dance school. The Company premiere took place i…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1977

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.37