A scene from My Fair Lady 1973 (1)

A musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady follows the romance which blossoms from Henry Higgins’ efforts to transform Eliza Doolittle into a member of upper society. The musical was performed by T.A.O.D.S at City Hall Truro in 1973. This photograph showcases the extravagant costume and set designs that featured in T.A.O.D.S productions.

A scene My Fair Lady 1973 (2)

A musical based on George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady follows the romance which blossoms from Henry Higgins’ efforts to transform Eliza Doolittle into a member of upper society. The musical was performed by T.A.O.D.S at City Hall Truro in 1973. This photograph showcases the extravagant costume and set designs that featured in T.A.O.D.S productions.

A scene from Robert and Elizabeth 1971 (1)

An operetta-style musical, Robert and Elizabeth tells of the love story between the poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. It was originally produced in London in 1964 to acclaimed success with several professional and amateur revivals following in its wake. One such amateur revival was produced by the T.A.O.D.S in 1971 at City Hall Truro. This photograph showcases the extravagent costumes which featured in T.A.O.D.S productions.

A scene from Robert and Elizabeth 1971 (2)

An operetta-style musical, Robert and Elizabeth tells of the love story between the poets Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. It was originally produced in London in 1964 to acclaimed success with several professional and amateur revivals following in its wake. One such amateur revival was produced by the T.A.O.D.S in 1971 at City Hall Truro. The actor who played Elizabeth Barrett is depicted in a wheelchar as Barrett suffered from a multitude of illnesses throughout her life .

Robert and Elizabeth ensemble (1)

An operetta-style musical, Robert and Elizabeth tells the love story of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. It was originally produced in London in 1964 to acclaimed success with several professional and amateur revivals following in its wake. One such amateur revival was produced by the T.A.O.D.S in 1971 at City Hall Truro. This backstage photograph features the male ensemble cast in their period costumes.

Robert and Elizabeth ensemble (2)

An operetta-style musical, Robert and Elizabeth tells the love story of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett. It was originally produced in London in 1964 to acclaimed success with several professional and amateur revivals following in its wake. One such amateur revival was produced by the T.A.O.D.S in 1971 at City Hall Truro. This backstage photograph features the female ensemble cast in their period costumes.

Bless the Bride ensemble (2)

A Vivian Ellis and A.P. Herbert muscial, Bless the Bride tells the story of an English girl who marries a French actor. She is then led to believe by his friend who dislikes the English that he has been killed in action during the Franco Prussian War. This image is a backstage photograph of the cast of the T.A.O.D.S production of the musical at City Hall in November 1983.