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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D7686/3
TitleCollected Play Anthologies by Other Authors
Date1928 — 1985
DescriptionThis series contains anthologies and individual plays by various authors, produced mainly between the 1930s and 1960s, with later examples from the 1980s. The collection includes comedies, one-act plays, adaptations and translations for theatrical performance and publication. Several works are associated with Lawrence du Garde Peach through his editorial contributions or adaptations. Some items include annotations or correspondence relating to production. Key themes and subject matter include:
1. Adaptations and Translations – Plays adapted from international works, including Where Witches Do Inhabit by Vladimir Czuczor and A Knife in Her Stocking by Vittorio Bertolini.
2. Puppetry and Performance for Young Audiences – Plays written for puppet theatre and children’s performances, including Plays for Puppets (1985).
3. Historical and Cultural Plays – Works based on historical and literary themes such as Der Hauptmann von Köpenick (1955) by Carl Zuckmayer.
4. Comedies and Light Dramas – Lighter dramatic works such as The Sweet Air by Monica Thorne and The Fan by Carlo Goldoni.
5. Anthologies and Short Plays – Compilations including Modern Short Plays (1930s) and One-Act Plays of To-Day (1928), collected for amateur performance.
LevelSeries
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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