Arts Theatre Ballet - Programme, 1940
Title
Arts Theatre Ballet - Programme, 1940
Date
12 February 1940
Description
Programme for Arts Theatre Ballet, with repertore including Swan Lake, Giselle, and Casse Noisette.
What's the story?
The Arts Theatre Ballet was established under Artistic Director Keith Lester at the Arts Theatre, London, by Harold Rubin. It drew on dancers and repertoire from the Markova-Dolin Ballet (1935-37) and toured and performed frequently during World War Two.
As the programme notes state the company also volunteered for the war effort and the presence of the Arts Theatre Orchestra “provides a welcome relief from the war-enforced economy of piano duets”
Also, of note is the cover image by English artist Dame Laura Knight (1877 – 1970), who has strong local connections having been born in Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
As the programme notes state the company also volunteered for the war effort and the presence of the Arts Theatre Orchestra “provides a welcome relief from the war-enforced economy of piano duets”
Also, of note is the cover image by English artist Dame Laura Knight (1877 – 1970), who has strong local connections having been born in Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
Type
Programme
Location of item
Rambert Archive
Rights
Copyright: Rambert. Courtesy of Rambert Archive. Used with permission.
Contributor
Researcher: Nichola Hebditch