About the Theatre and Performance collections
An overview of the Theatre and Performance collections indicating the very broad range of materials collected acros…
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Researching theatre and performance
Recommended resources about the performing arts within the V&A;'s Theatre and Performance Collections and elsewhere,…
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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.
Private View: Theatre and Performance Galleries Opening
Short spot interviews with people attending the Theatre & Performance Private View
Room 104: Theatre & Performance temporary exhibitions
A temporary exhibition space for Theatre and Performance exhibitions. The space also has interactive touch screens featuring Theatre and Performance online content.
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.
Development of the theatre and performance galleries, 2009
In 2009, the V&A theatre collections were redisplayed in new permanent galleries to provide a new exciting centre for the enjoyment, understanding and study of live performance.
Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton
8 February – 22 April 2012
Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition celebrates Her Majesty in her roles as princess, monarch and mother and coincides with the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Catalogue of Paintings at the Theatre Museum
An illustrated catalogue raisonne of the collection of over 100 paintings at the Theatre Museum
Buy nowEvent - 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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