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Collection name Kings Theatre, Edinburgh: Box 2 (1920-96)
Unique identifier Box 25
Description Concert Programmes King's Theatre: Box 2 of 3 (1920-96)
Collection of ca. 100 miscellaneous programmes, flyers, posters, and programme diaries from the Edinburgh King's Theatre. Mainly theatrical performances of opera, ballet, and musicals, a number of which are from the Edinburgh International Festival.

Highlights of the collection, and other companies represented:
Orchestral and vocal concert in aid of The Blinded Soldiers' and Sailors' Hostel, performed by the Beecham Opera Company (7/11/20)
Edinburgh Opera Company (1932)
BBC Scottish Orchestra and Wireless Singers, conducted by Ian Whyte (27/3/38)
Württemberg State Opera, Stuttgart (1966)
Romanian National Opera
Glyndebourne Opera (1950)
Edinburgh Grand Opera
Compagnia d'Opera Italiana di Milano
Southern Light Opera Company
Scottish Ballet
Sadler's Wells Opera
Scottish Theatre Ballet
Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Edinburgh
Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra de Lyon
D'Oyly Carte Opera Company (many programmes, beginning 1944)
Scottish Opera
Bohemians Lyric Opera Company (many programmes, beginning 1953)
Royal Ballet
Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company (many programmes, beginning 1937)
Date range 1920 - 1996
Associated People and Organisations Whyte, Ian - Royal Ballet - Edinburgh International Festival - Beecham Opera Company - Edinburgh Opera Company - BBC Scottish Orchestra - Wireless Singers - Württemberg State Opera, Stuttgart - Romanian National Opera - Glyndebourne Opera - Edinburgh Grand Opera - Compagnia d'Opera Italiana di Milano - Southern Light Opera Company - Scottish Ballet - Sadlers' Wells Opera - Scottish Theatre Ballet - Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Edinburgh - Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra de Lyon - D'Oyly Carte Opera Company 1879 - Scottish Opera - Bohemians Lyric Opera Company - Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company -
Associated Places King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Associated Times 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - mid 1931-1970 20th century - early 1900-1930
Associated Content Posters Flyers Playbills Ballet Opera
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Viewing the Collection Mon-Thur 10.00-20.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.00- 13.00 For reprographic services, book reservations and overdue items from lending departments.
Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
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Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
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Website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
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Collections Overview Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record

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