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Prowse, Philip (4 of 27) An Oral History of Theatre Design
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Type
sound
Duration
00:28:59
Shelf mark
C1173/03
Recording date
2005-11-01, 2005-11-09, 2005-11-16, 2005-11-23, 2005-12-07, 2005-12-14, 2005-12-21
Recording locations
Interviewee's home, Chelsea
Interviewees
Prowse, Philip 1937- (speaker, male)
Interviewers
O'Ryan, Lydia (speaker, female)
Abstract
Part 4: Comments on influence of GB on PP's life ( continued) . Remarks on issues related to sexuality. Memories of childhood ailments. PP's schooling at King's School, Worcester. Remarks on contemporary classes at Institut Français. Refers to Jonathan Raban's writing, comments on teachers, including Major MacTurk, Miss Campbell and Miss Forward. Brief reference to school productions of ' The Knight of the Burning Pestle' , 'The Doctor's Dilemma' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Formative influence on PP of visits to Royal Shakespeare Company [RSC], Stratford. Mentions Henry V.
Description
Life story interview with Philip Prowse (1937-), theatre designer.
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