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An advertisement for Criddle and Smith Ltd within the programme for The Rebel Maid production at the County Theatre Truro. Situated within the new arcade on Nicholas Street, the advertisement for ‘The Furnishers of Cornwall’ desrcibes it as ‘the home of quality furniture’ and exhibits a photograph of the shop as it existed in 1929.
An advertisement for Furniss and Co Ltd within the programme for The Rebel Maid production at the County Theatre Truro. Founded in Truro in 1886, Furniss biscuit boxes soon became a standard feature in shops across Cornwall. Adorned with the royal coat of arms, the advertisement reads ‘original makers of the celebrated Cornish ginger bread.’
Utopia Ltd, or “The Flowers of Progress”, is a Gilbert and Sullivan opera centred around Princess Zara, the eldest daughter of King Paramount of Utopia, after she has been sent to England in the hope that her training there will contribute to her fathers master plan. The opera was performed by the T.A.O.D.S at the County Theatre Truro between the 1st and 5th of February 1927. This performance was directed by Mr. Gordon Hall who was the director of music for a number of T.A.O.D.S performances at the theatre in this period.
The advertisement promotes Percy’s Rennet as ‘the best rennet obatainable’ to make an irresistable Junket with. Rennet is the enzyme obtained from a calf’s stomach which is used in the cheesemaking process to coagulate milk and is the magic ingredient in Junket puddings. Although a dish savoured only for the well to do in medieval times, Junket had become a relatively cheap and accessible family staple by the 1920s.
The T.A.O.D.S produced a prolific amount of muscials, operas and stage shows at City Hall Truro throughout the 20th century. Their 1966 performance of the Vagabond King operetta was produced by Mavis Ward, who produced more than sixteen of T.A.O.D.S productions, and G. Trehane Collins as musical director.
The T.A.O.D.S produced a prolific amount of muscials, operas and stage shows at City Hall Truro throughout the 20th century. Their 1966 performance of the Vagabond King operetta was produced by Mavis Ward, who produced more than sixteen of T.A.O.D.S productions, and G. Trehane Collins as musical director.
The T.A.O.D.S production of Calamity Jane was staged at City Hall Truro 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 T.A.O.D.S production of Calamity Jane was staged at City Hall Truro 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.
Guys & Dolls was one of many musicals performed by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall Truro throughout the 20th century. This photograph from the 1967 performance depicts the ‘Dolls’ preparing for their performance back stage.
Guys & Dolls was one of many musicals performed by the T.A.O.D.S at City Hall Truro throughout the 20th century. This photograph from the 1967 performance depicts the ‘Guys’ preparing for their performance back stage.