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Prokofiev, Sergei Sergeyevich, 1891-1953 (Composer)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1891 - 1953

Places

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

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A Prokofiev Fantasy with Peter and the Wolf, 1991 - 1993

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/2/2/5
Scope and Contents A box containing ten sub-files with production papers relating to a theatrical version of Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf, which was produced by Spitting Swanns Limited [a partnership between Spitting Image Productions Limited and Christopher Swann Limited] and broadcasted by BBC 2, on 26 December 1993. The production involved the conductor, Clauddio Abbado, along with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe; performers from the Théâtre de Complicité;...
Dates: 1991 - 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Artwork File, 1993

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10/1
Scope and Contents A visifile containing original artwork relating to the Spitting Swanns Limited theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf symphonic tale. This artwork is comprised of pencil drawings done by Spitting Image Workshop artists, Pablo Bach and Oscar Da Costa. The vast majority of the file's contents are caricature drawings of individuals involved or represented in the production, and were used as the basis for creating puppets. There are caricatures...
Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Sub-Series: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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General Bundle of Magazines and Journals, 1984 - 1997

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/5/2/13
Scope and Contents Issues and tearsheets for various British and International magazines, journals and other publications; which contain articles and/or images relating to either Spitting Image, Spitting Image Productions Limited and its various activities, Roger Law or Peter Fluck. In some cases, Spitting Image is merely mentioned in passing. The following items are present:1. Tearsheets from the 14 December 1985 (No. 25/26) issue of the Dutch...
Dates: Publication: 1984 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
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Marx Brothers Masks, 1993

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10/2
Scope and Contents

Three painted latex foam and chamois leather masks, made by the Spitting Image Workshop for the Spitting Swanns Limited theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf symphonic tale. These masks are in the representation of the members of the American comedy act, The Marx Brothers: Chico, Groucho and Harpo. These masks were used as ornamentation in the theatre-setting for the production (SI/373 (a to c)).

Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: Part restricted. Access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
 Sub-Sub-Series

Peter and the Wolf - A Prokofiev Fantasy, 1993

 Sub-Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10
Scope and Contents Original artwork produced by the Spitting Image Workshop for a televised theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf. This programme was produced by Spitting Swanns Limited [a partnership between Spitting Image Productions Limited and Christopher Swann Limited], and was aired on the British television channel, BBC 2, on 26 December 1993.There is a visifile with caricatures and other artwork, and a box of latex foam masks...
Dates: 1993
Conditions Governing Access: See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.