Room 103: Theatre & Performance entrance

Theatre & Performance, entrance, room 103

This area introduces the unique scale and range of performance genres collected by the Theatre and Performance Department. It features examples from drama, dance, opera, circus, puppetry, comedy, musical theatre, popular music and projected images.

Room 103 is on Level 3 of the V&A South Kensington.

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Event - Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour

Fri 19 February 2010–Tue 31 December 2013

TOUR: Take a guided tour of the V&A's exciting theatre and performance collections, including rock & pop posters, theatre and ballet costumes, puppets, stage sets and more! See new costumes from the Lion King now on display.

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