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• Reference number MS2239.2.1: Production files

  This sub series contains 90 Production Files created during the making or revival of productions and retained for future reference. The files vary in size, nature, physical condition and accessibility. Some are fragile due to fire and/or water damag…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1969 - 2012

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.32: (Carter, 1976) 'Impromptu for Twelve'

  Contains information sheet, typescripts of press cuttings and a 'Wardrobe' file with costume notes and names of dancers. 'Impromptu for Twelve? was a ?light-hearted, whimsical? ballet choreographed by Jack Carter in 1949. The Company version premier…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1976

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.32

• Reference number MS2239.1.3.5: April 1978-July 1980

  Includes Sir Simon Towneley's correspondence regarding Northern Ballet Theatre from 1978 to 1980, with unidentified photographs. Last page covers 'Duties performed by the Artistic Director'.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1980

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3.5

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.61: (Darrell, 1970) 'The Prisoners'

  Contains information sheet about the production version and correspondence, including with Peter Darrell, choreographer of ?The Prisoners? and Director of Scottish Theatre Ballet. Reused paper includes the Company?s first three months of tour dates …

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1970

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.61

• Reference number MS2239.1.2.4: 'Board correspondence, 1994-1997'

  Includes internal and external correspondence and minutes of Board of Directors' meetings. Original folder labelled 'Brighton'.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1994 - 1997

  Reference

  MS2239.1.2.4

• Reference number MS2239.1.3.2: March 1983-November 1984

  Includes Sir Simon Towneley's correspondence regarding Northern Ballet Theatre from 1983 to 1984.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1983 - 1984

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3.2

• Reference number LGSM/2/4: Letters relating to the LGSM Exhibition and Video

  Includes minutes taken at exhibition group meetings, invitations for launch event on Friday 7th March 1986, a press release and an exhibition leaflet.

  Held by

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

  Date

  1985-1986

  Reference

  LGSM/2/4

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.33: (Mottram, 1974) 'In Concert'

  Contains information sheet and a 'Wardrobe' file with costume sketch, textile sample and notes. ?In Concert? was a short production funded by the Arts Council. It was choreographed by Company dancer Simon Mottram and the world premiere took place at…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1974

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.33

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.1: (Meyer, 1974) 'Aladdin'

  Contains three 'Wardrobe' folders relating to each act, with textile samples and sketches, as well as a 'Technical' and 'Castings' folder which includes a prompt copy, lighting plans and set and prop information. 'Aladdin' was the Company's second f…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1969 - 1974

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.1

• Reference number MS2239.1.3.4: September 1980-May 1981

  Includes Sir Simon Towneley's correspondence regarding Northern Ballet Theatre from 1980 to 1981.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1980 - 1981

  Reference

  MS2239.1.3.4

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.30: (Gore, 1972) 'Hoops!'

  Contains information sheet about the production version. ?Hoops!? was a circus themed ballet choreographed by Walter Gore in 1951. The Company version was dedicated to Paula Hinton, Gore?s wife; it premiered at Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, 20.11.1972.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1972

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.30

• Reference number MS2239.1.2.3: 'Correspondence, July 10-'

  Regarding Arts Council, 1989-1990. Includes internal and external correspondence and original folder cover with names and addresses. Some sheets printed on reused paper.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1989 - 1990

  Reference

  MS2239.1.2.3

• Reference number MS2239.2.2.3: ‘Arts Council - finance / funding’

  Includes correspondence and funding agreements between Arts Council England and Northern Ballet. Also includes 'Standard terms and conditions for grants' and 'Grants for the arts' booklets from Arts Council England.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  2000 - 2012

  Reference

  MS2239.2.2.3

• Reference number MS2239.1.4.15: Appt David Nixon'

  Includes correspondence and documents related to David Nixon's appointment as fifth Artistic Director.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  2000 - 2006

  Reference

  MS2239.1.4.15

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.25: (Chesworth, 1971) 'Games for Five Players'

  Contains information sheet about the production version. ?Games for Five Players? was commissioned by Merseyside Arts Association and choreographed by guest artist John Chesworth. The world premiere was at Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool, 1.2.1971.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1971 - 1976

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.25

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.35: (Morricone, 2001) 'Jekyll & Hyde'

  Correspondence about choreographer Massimo Morricone, composer Philip Wilby and lighting designer Chris Davey. With copies of contracts. ?Jekyll and Hyde? was an erotic take on Robert Louis Stevenson?s novella ?Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  2001

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.35

• Reference number MS2239.1.4: Bernard Atha's papers

  This sub-series contains 18 subject files created and/or maintained by Bernard Atha CBE, covering 1989-2009. Atha joined the Board of Directors in 1992 and was Chair from around 1996-2010; since then has been Honorary President. Atha trained as a ba…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1989 - 2009

  Reference

  MS2239.1.4

• Reference number LGSM/3/3: Papers published by other lesbian and gay rights groups

  Including by the Mark Ashton Trust, the Labour Campaign for Lesbian and Gay Rights and Lesbian and Gay Communists.

  Held by

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

  Date

  1984-1985

  Reference

  LGSM/3/3

• Reference number MS2239.2.1.51: (Thorpe, 1973) 'Part Exchange'

  Contains information sheet about the production version and reprint of 'Dance and Dancers' article reviewing 'Part Exchange' and 'Brandenburg Three' (November 1973 issue). ?Part Exchange? was a pas de deux (duet) commissioned and paid for by York Fe…

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  1973

  Reference

  MS2239.2.1.51

• Reference number MS2239.1.1.11: 'Board papers January 2010-May 2011'

  Two folders primarily of minutes of Board of Directors' meetings.

  Held by

  Northern Ballet

  Date

  2010 - 2011

  Reference

  MS2239.1.1.11