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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.
Based on the King Arthur legend, Camelot was adapted for stage in musical form by Alan Jay Lerner in 1960. The T.A.O.D.S performance of Camelot ran at the City Hall between the 1st and 6th of November, 1993. This photograph is a scene from the show which showcases the large cast of actors who were involved in T.A.O.D.S productions.
Based on the King Arthur legend, Camelot was adapted for stage in musical form by Alan Jay Lerner in 1960. The T.A.O.D.S performance of Camelot ran at the City Hall between the 1st and 6th of November, 1993. This photograph is a scene from the production.
Set in the Pale Settlement of Russia at the turn of the century, Fiddler on the Roof centers on the efforts of a milkman to protect his family’s Jewish traditions from the pressures of outside influences. The original Broadway production opened in 1964 and subsequently broke many records for being the first musical theatre show to surpass 3,000 performances. The success of the show made it a popular choice for amateur productions, with the T.A.O.D.S staging the musical numerous times throughout their history. This photograph is a scene from their 1991 production of the show at City Hall.
Opening on Broadway in 1964, Funny Girl’s semi-biographical plot is based on the life and career of Fanny Brice and centres on her tumultuous relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nick Arnstein. The play is set in New York City during the First World War and follows Fanny as she reflects on her life as she awaits her husbands return from prison. This image is a photograph from the T.A.O.D.S performance of Funny Girl at City Hall in 1991.
Kiss Me, Kate is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack with music by Cole Porter. It centres on the production of a musical version of Shakespear’s The Taming of the Shrew and follows the on and off-stage conflict between the actors. It premiered in 1948 and ran for more than 1,000 shows on Broadway. Performed several times by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall, this photograph is a scene from their 1998 production of the musical.
Kiss Me, Kate is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack with music by Cole Porter. It centres on the production of a musical version of Shakespear’s The Taming of the Shrew and follows the on and off-stage conflict between the actors. It premiered in 1948 and ran for more than 1,000 shows on Broadway. Performed several times by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall, this photograph is a scene from their 1998 production of the musical.
Kiss Me, Kate is a musical written by Bella and Samuel Spewack with music by Cole Porter. It centres on the production of a musical version of Shakespear’s The Taming of the Shrew and follows the on and off-stage conflict between the actors. It premiered in 1948 and ran for more than 1,000 shows on Broadway. Performed several times by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall, this photograph is a scene from their 1998 production of the musical.
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.
The T.A.O.D.S performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ran at City Hall Truro between the 31st of October and the 5th of November 1994. It was directed by Joan and John Boreham who were accompanied by Hubert Julian as musical director. Together, this collaboration staged a number of T.A.O.D.S productions throughout the 1990s. The society even won the South West Regional Excellence award for their performance of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers during the 1994-1995 season.