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West End theatre between the Wars

During the 1920s and 1930s West End theatres were, for the most part, impoverished by the Depression and remained conservative both in the content of their work and the staging. Innovation and experimentation was restricted to the smaller club theatres and new repertory theatres.

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Transformation and Revelation: Gormley to Gaga. UK design for performance 2007–2011

17 March 2012 – 30 September 2012. Exploring the theme of transformation, this display will reveal contemporary designs for performance by over 30 British Theatre Designers.

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Touring theatre & performance exhibitions

The V& A Theatre Collections offers a range of exhibitions for external venues, all of which are either currently touring or available to do so. Each aims to be interactive and accessible and in some cases, can be made available to non-traditional venues.

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What a Performance! The final curtain for the Theatre Museum

On the anniversary of Shakespeare's birthday, 23 April 1987, the Theatre Museum opened in London's Covent Garden and ran until 6 January 2007

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Puppet resources in the Theatre and Performance collections

Details of puppets and puppetry resources and archives held by the V&A Theatre and Performance Department.

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Catalogue of Paintings at the Theatre Museum

Catalogue of Paintings at the Theatre Museum

An illustrated catalogue raisonne of the collection of over 100 paintings at the Theatre Museum

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Event - Theatre & Performance Galleries Tour

Fri 19 February 2010–Mon 31 December 2012

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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