Programme cover for 42nd Street at City Hall Truro

42nd Street is a musical based on the 1930s novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent film adaptation of the same era. The show centres on the efforts of a famed director to successfully mount an extravagent stage production during the worse years of the Great Depression. The programme cover for the 1995 T.A.O.D.S production of the musical features the distinctive cathedral inspired logo of the society along with bold and striking text to convey the name, place and time of performance.

A scene from 42nd Street, 1995 (1)

42nd Street is a musical based on the 1930s novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent film adaptation of the same era. The show centres on the efforts of a famed director to successfully mount an extravagent stage production during the worse years of the Great Depression. The T.A.O.D.S performance of 42nd Street ran between the 6th and 11th of November at City Hall Truro in 1995 and was the Cornish premiere of the musical.

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.

Calamity Jane Poster

The T.A.O.D.S performance of Calamity Jane ran between the 10th and the 15th of November, 1975. It was produced and choreographed by Debbie Underwood and featured Harry Jordan as musical director and Elizabeth Willis as ballet mistress. The poster showcases the theatre and design trends of the 1970s, featuring striking coloured text to convey the title of the musical, the venue and prices which appear in contrast with the bolder black capitalised text that’s used to advertise the society and performance dates.

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.