Viceroy Sarah - Director's Notes
Viceroy Sarah - Director's Notes

This example of directors notes given to Phylis Moore, playing Queen Anne gives a fantastic insight into the workings of the Play and Pageant Union productions.

Document, PPU22
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1913 June Masque
Formed after World War I in 1920 after uniting the Pageant Committee with the indoor dramatic activities of the Suburb, it eventually merged with the Speedwell Players in 1966 to form the Garden Suburb Theatre which is still active now.
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"Charles and Mary" 1931
Photos and documents showing off the more dramatic side of the Suburb, whilst famous for its pageants, also had a more serious Theatrical side.
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"Charles and Mary" 1931
This helps to show the extent of organisation within the union
Related objects
Viceroy Sarah - Programme 1947
This is the programme for the 1947 production of Viceroy Sarah, a play set in aristocracy and history. 

This is the notice given to Phylis Moore when she was informed she was cast in the part of Queen Anne in Viceroy Sarah, showing that castings were done a year in advance of the performance of the play

These are the differing stage layouts throughout the different scenes and acts in the production of Viceroy Sarah, showing the meticulous planning and high workload of those behind the scenes in the Play and Pageant Union at this time. 

These are letters written to Phylis Moore, a long-time member of the P&PU as well as its successor Garden Suburb Theatre, congratulating her on her performance as Queen Anne in Viceroy Sarah.