Performing Objects

Discover objects from across the museum’s collections that tell stories relating to theatre and performance. As part of the V&A’s Performance Festival, curators from various departments have selected objects to showcase and stories to tell.

Friday 21: The Kabuki and the Brexit
Josephine Rout, Asia

Monday 24: Big hats, tight breeches: French fashion and British masculinities in the 18th century
Danielle Thom, Ceramics

Tuesday 25: From Majesty to Mass-production
Hanne Faurby, Metalwork

Wednesday 26: Fancy dress to impress: jewellery from 19th century costume balls
Alexandra Jones, Metalwork

Thursday 27: A Trip to Polito’s Royal Menagerie
Florence Tyler, Ceramics Department

Friday 28: The Tale of the Musical Peacock
Anita Nathwani, South and South East Asia