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Written by Arthur Lovegrove, the play follows the story of the Fordyces family and the events that unravel after Mrs. Puffin, a complete stranger, walks into their lives with predictions of the future. This image is a photograph that was taken of the T.A.O.D.S production of they play at City Hall in March 1966.
Written by Ted Willis, Doctor at Sea is a farsical comedy in three acts. It was performed at City Hall Truro by the T.A.O.D.S between the 10th and 13th of March, 1965 and was directed by John Knight. This photograph was taken during a performance of the play.
This is a photograph of afternoon tea being held in the Mayors parlour at Hall for Cornwall during the 2007 productions of the Witches of Eastwick. The Boscawen Street side of City Hall not only houses the Mayors parlour but is also home to Truro City Council and Cornwall’s Coroners Court.
As a registered charity since 1969, the TAODS rely on fundraising to finance the society and the events and performances they produce. One such fundraising inititative was the holding of summer fairs at City Hall which included raffles, tombolas and fair ground style games.
Advertising the T.A.O.D.S performance of Showboat at City Hall in November 1992, this poster is an interesting example of the progression in theatre design that had resulted in sophisticated and modern advertisements by the end of the century.
Advertising a performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at City Hall, this poster is an interesting example of the changes in design trends throughout the history of T.A.O.D.S performances. Illustrations, eye catching colour and modern fonts contrast with earlier production posters which had simpler designs.
Camelot was performed by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall Truro between the 1st and 6th of November, 1993. It was co-directed by Joan and John Boreham who were accompanied by Hubert Julian as musical director. In contrast to earlier advertisements for T.A.O.D.S productions, this poster contains less detailed text in favour of a larger title and illustration. The T.A.O.D.S iconic logo inspired by the spires of Truro Cathedral also features.
This photograph captures the entire cast from the Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society production of 42nd Street at City Hall Truro in 1995. The production ran between the 6th and 11th of November and was the Cornish premiere of the musical.
This photograph captures the entire Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society during the production of 42nd Street at City Hall Truro in 1995. The production ran between the 6th and 11th of November and was the Cornish premiere of the musical.
Many different functions were staged in the annexe of City Hall. This photograph captures the afternoon tea which was held for the T.A.O.D.S during their production of Music Man at City Hall in 1985.