The sub-series contains material relating to the general administrative records and correspondence concerning all aspects of logistical planning for the Latin Play. This includes indexes of addresses to send invitations and tickets to, instructions for those assisting with the play, audience seating plans and production notes. The sub-series is incomplete and most material dates from the first half of the 20th Century.
Famulus Prologues and Epilogues
Printed prologues and epilogues to production of Famulus.
Cast on stage in costume for Epilogue.
Cast in costume on stage with Rev. A. Raynor. Individual cast members are identified in the caption.
A.F. Brown
Cast in costume on stage.
Alfred Ellis & Walery
Cast in costume on stage.
Alfred Ellis & Walery
Handwritten and printed Epilogues and Prologues which were composed to be spoken at performances of the Latin Plays. Prologues were often composed by the Headmaster and contained obituraries for school alumni. Epilogues were composed by the King's Scholars and performed in modern dress, offering a satire of contemporary world events. The sub-series is incomplete.
Epilogue to the Adelphi translated by an Old Westminster
Printed epilogue to production of the Adelphi in a dual language version, with English translation by a school alumnus. Attached is a handwritten fragment with draft notes.
Empty envelope addressed to H. Manisty, 2 Dr Johnson's Buildings, Temple, E.C. (Studied at Westminster 1866-1870). Probably contained Latin Play invitation or tickets.
Photographic reproduction of drawing of performance of Latin Play. Created after 1857.