- GB 2014 WS-02-EVE-01-02-02
- Subseries
- 1949-2001
Research articles and correspondence concerning the history and background to the Latin Play.
Research articles and correspondence concerning the history and background to the Latin Play.
This sub-series contains memories of school alumni (and others) relating to the Latin Play. The sub-series is incomplete.
Names of Guests and Plan of Tables with Menu
Records and correspondence relating to research on the history of the Latin Play, and to the issue of its continuation. Includes articles and correspondence, and correspondence and records relating to protests made by parents and former pupils against the abolition of the tradition of the Latin Play.
The sub-series contains indexes of names of those protesting against the discontinuation of the Latin Play, as well as correspondence on this subject. Some material has been taken from the A series. Where this is the case the previous reference number is given.
External press reviews and cuttings relating to the Latin Play. The sub-series is incomplete.
The sub-series contains sample and used tickets, programmes and leaflets/brochures for audiences of Latin Plays. Also included is an invitation to a Latin Play. The sub-series is incomplete.
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.
Sketches and drawings of the drop scenes for the Latin Play. Also included is a drawing for costume design. The sub-series is incomplete.