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 Latin Play
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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.
Bound volume containing handwritten Prologues and Epilogues for productions of Latin Plays 1801-1808. Some entries also contain cast lists.
Papers relating to the arrangements for the production and performance of the Latin Play. Includes cast lists, sketches and drawings for scenery, Epilogues and Prologues spoken at performances of the play and samples of programmes and tickets for the play. Also includes lists of names and addresses of individuals to receive tickets, production notes covering all aspects of rehearsal and performance and draft seating plans and arrangements for individual performances.
Newpaper cutting from The Graphic showing a cartoon drawing of the Westminster Latin Play with the caption 'The Westminster Latin Play'
The Daily GraphicNewspaper cutting from The Times showing photograph of stage and audience for production of Rudens.
The TimesPress cutting from unidentified newspaper showing cartoon drawing by H.M Paget, captioned 'The Arrest of Nausistrata, a Suffragette: One of the lively incidents of the epilogue'.
Paget, H. M., 1856-1936External press reviews and cuttings relating to the Latin Play. The sub-series is incomplete.
Undated pen and ink sketches by 'C. R. Cockerell, R.A.' for design of screens for Latin Play. Sketches are on both sides of paper.
Cockerell, Sir Charles Robert, 1788-1863Leaflet giving information about the plot of the Adelphi. Written in verse.