A Prokofiev Fantasy with Peter and the Wolf, 1991 - 1993
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; the musician, Sting, who acted as narrator; and puppets made by the Spitting Image Workshop.
Material found within the sub-files include, but are not limited to: contracts for actors, puppeteers, performers and others involved in the production; co-production agreements between SIPL and Christoper Swann Limited; distribution and licensing agreements; an agreement between Spitting Swanns Limited and the BBC; and a treatment for the production.
Dates
- Creation: 1991 - 1993
Creator
- Amaya Distribution SA (Audio and Film Distribution Company) (fl 1990s) (France) (Organization)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (Organization)
- Christopher Swann Associates Limited (Television Production Company) (1985-2017) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Club D'Investissement Media (Media Producer and Publisher) (1989-1995) (France) (Organization)
- Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft (Record Label) (1898-) (Germany) (Organization)
- Spitting Image Productions Limited (TV/Film Production Company) (1981-) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Spitting Swanns Limited (Television Production Company) (1992-c 2002) (United kingdom) (Organization)
- Wright Webb Syrett (Law Firm) (fl 1970s-1990s) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
See sub-level descriptions for information on access conditions.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright - held by various parties.
Extent
1 archive box(es) (There are ten sub-files in this box.) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The material in this box originally came in three ring-bound files: two files of contracts, and one file with various production, distribution and other agreements. The contents of these files have subsequently been merged into this box.
Separated Materials
The Spitting Image Workshop, Merchandise and Photographic Material series all contain related material connected to this production.
Subject
- Abbado, Claudio, 1933-2014 (Conductor) (Person)
- Complicité (Theatre Company) (1983-) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
- Hudd, Roy, OBE, 1936-2020 (Actor, Author and Broadcaster) (Person)
- Prokofiev, Sergei Sergeyevich, 1891-1953 (Composer) (Person)
- Tooth'N Claw Limited (1981-Active) (United Kingdom) (Organization)
Repository Details
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