Based on a story by Willson and Franklin Lacey, the plot of the Music Man musical follows the blossoming romance between conman Harold Wilson and a librarian and piano teacher named Marian. Premiering in 1957, the show was an immediate Broadway success and won several awards. This success led to a revival of the musical and a subsequent film and television adaptation. The T.A.O.D.S staged their own production of the muscial at City Hall Truro in 1985. This image is a photograph of a scene from their production.

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.

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.

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 .

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 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 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.

One of the greatest musicals of all time’, Call Me Madam follows the escapades of Mrs. Sally Adams, ‘the hostess with the mostess’, when she is appointed US Ambassador to the small duchy of Lichtenburg. This photograph is from the T.A.O.D.S production of the muscial at City Hall Truro which coincided with their diamond jubilee anniversary.

One of the greatest musicals of all time’, Call Me Madam follows the escapades of Mrs. Sally Adams, ‘the hostess with the mostess’, when she is appointed US Ambassador to the small duchy of Lichtenburg. This photograph is from the T.A.O.D.S production of the muscial at City Hall Truro which coincided with their diamond jubilee anniversary.

Guys & Dolls was one of many muscial shows that the T.A.O.D.S performed at City Hall Truro throughout the 20th century. This photograph from their 1987 performance depicts the final wedding scene.