- GB 2014 WS-02-EVE-01-01-06-09
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- 1937
Memo concerning the procedure to be followed by boys acting as torch-bearers on the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the Latin Play in 1937
Memo concerning the procedure to be followed by boys acting as torch-bearers on the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to the Latin Play in 1937
Letter to from Watkin H. Williams (studied at Westminster School 1858-1863) Lawrence Tanner (Grant's 1905-1909; History Master 1920-1932) concerning the proposed attendance of King George VI at the Latin Play and recording author's mother's recollections of visit of William IV to the Latin Play and Lord Byron's performance at it. This item was removed from the A series 13/05/2015. The previous reference number is given above.
Two men standing in front of stage. An actor in evening dress is visible in the wings.
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.
Programme for performance of Andria. Gives a synopsis of the plot of the play and of the prologue and epilogue, and also contains obituary list of school alumni and list of cast.
Cast in costume for Epilogue on stage.
F.A. Swaine
Printed prologue to production of Andria
Cast in costume on stage.
Kenneth N. Collins
Programme for performance of Rudens. Gives a synopsis of the plot of the play and of the prologue and epilogue, and also contains obituary list of school alumni and list of cast.
Cast in costume for Epilogue on stage. Names on reverse (incorrectly dated).
Kenneth N. Collins