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Koltai, Ralph (26 of 28) An Oral History of Theatre Design
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Type
sound
Duration
00:24:08
Shelf mark
C1173/01
Recording date
2002-08-23, 2002-11-06, 2003-01-09, 2003-02-27, 2003-05-
Recording locations
Interviewee's home, London
Interviewees
Koltai, Ralph 1924- (speaker, male)
Interviewers
O'Ryan, Lydia (speaker, female)
Abstract
Part 26: Remarks on Metropolis (continued). Background to Michael Bogdanov's revival production of Hair; refers to conversation with David Mervisch and details of financial loss. (pause to adjust mic). Recollections of 'The Makropulos Case' 1991, directed by Keith Warner; details of RK's design and inspiration. [false fire alert] RK's design concept for Madame Butterfly 1995. [further false fire alarms] Remarks on use of colour and materials in design. Influence of RK's French environment on design concept for 'Simon Boccanegra' 2003. Background to RK's purchase of house in France.
Description
Life story interview with Ralph Koltai (1924-), theatre designer.
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