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.
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.
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
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.
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.
