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Simon Sladen

@theatrecurator

Senior Curator of Theatre & Performance at the @V_and_A / @HistoryofDesign Senior Tutor (Performance) at the @RCA. Views my own.

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Two weeks today we reveal our new look V&A Theatre & Performance Galleries. The interval is nearly over and it's time for curtain up on Saturday 14 September! vam.ac.uk/collections/th…

Two weeks today we reveal our new look <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a> Theatre &amp; Performance Galleries. The interval is nearly over and it's time for curtain up on Saturday 14 September! vam.ac.uk/collections/th…
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Only one week to go until we re-open the V&A's new Theatre & Performance Galleries and centenary display 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. Come visit us on Saturday 14 September! vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en…

Only one week to go until we re-open the <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>'s new Theatre &amp; Performance Galleries and centenary display 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. Come visit us on Saturday 14 September! vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en…
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We look forward to welcoming guests this evening to our Private View of 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. V&A Members get special preview access all day tomorrow before we open on Saturday 14 September. vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en…

We look forward to welcoming guests this evening to our Private View of 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a> Members get special preview access all day tomorrow before we open on Saturday 14 September.  vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en…
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Was at VAMuseums tonight for the opening of Enthoven Unboxed - a collection of performance memorabilia over a 100 years. From theatrical costumes to set designs to a portrait of Ira Aldridge. V&A’s Theatre Museum was where I began research for Red Velvet. Well worth a visit. 🌹

Was at <a href="/VAMuseums/">VAMuseums</a> tonight for the opening of Enthoven Unboxed - a collection of performance memorabilia over a 100 years. From theatrical costumes to set designs to a portrait of Ira Aldridge.  V&amp;A’s Theatre Museum was where I began research for Red Velvet. Well worth a visit. 🌹
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It's 'Curtain Up' for our refreshed Theatre & Performance Galleries at the V&A. Come and enjoy them for free, every day, from 10am at V&A South Kensington: vam.ac.uk/collections/th… 📷(c) Peter Kelleher / Victoria and Albert Museum

It's 'Curtain Up' for our refreshed Theatre &amp; Performance Galleries at the <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>. Come and enjoy them for free, every day, from 10am at V&amp;A South Kensington: vam.ac.uk/collections/th…
📷(c) Peter Kelleher / Victoria and Albert Museum
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Opening today: 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. This free display shines a light on Gabrielle Enthoven, founder of the Theatre & Performance Collections, and explores her legacy at the V&A vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en… 📷(c) Peter Kelleher / V&A

Opening today: 'Enthoven Unboxed: 100 Years of Collecting Performance'. This free display shines a light on Gabrielle Enthoven, founder of the Theatre &amp; Performance Collections, and explores her legacy at the <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a> vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/en…
📷(c) Peter Kelleher / V&amp;A
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DHA celebrated the re-opening of the Theatre and Performance Galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum with a new high-tech lighting scheme for 2024 🎉 #LightingDesign #MuseumLighting #ExhibitionLighting #GalleryLighting #Design

DHA celebrated the re-opening of the Theatre and Performance Galleries at the Victoria and Albert Museum with a new high-tech lighting scheme for 2024 🎉  

#LightingDesign #MuseumLighting #ExhibitionLighting #GalleryLighting #Design
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DHA had lit the original galleries in 2009 and were delighted to be asked back. Meantime, DHA has also worked closely on their landmark exhibitions including David Bowie Is…, Hollywood Costume, Kylie, and The Supremes 🎤

DHA had lit the original galleries in 2009 and were delighted to be asked back. Meantime, DHA has also worked closely on their landmark exhibitions including David Bowie Is…, Hollywood Costume, Kylie, and The Supremes 🎤
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The fantastic permanent collection ranges from Shakespeare’s First Folio to Kylie Minogue’s Showgirl-tour dressing room and the Royal Box from Glasgow Theatre Royal. The gallery now includes new acquisitions from BBC shows His Dark Materials and Peaky Blinders.

The fantastic permanent collection ranges from Shakespeare’s First Folio to Kylie Minogue’s Showgirl-tour dressing room and the Royal Box from Glasgow Theatre Royal. The gallery now includes new acquisitions from BBC shows His Dark Materials and Peaky Blinders.
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They also lit Enthoven Unboxed exhibition which marks the centenary of Gabrielle Enthoven donating her collection. It highlights the diverse collecting remit & includes Claire Foy’s wedding dress from the Crown, a set model of Stormzy’s Glastonbury set & Elton John’s glasses 🤩

They also lit Enthoven Unboxed exhibition which marks the centenary of Gabrielle Enthoven donating her collection. It highlights the diverse collecting remit &amp; includes Claire Foy’s wedding dress from the Crown, a set model of Stormzy’s Glastonbury set &amp; Elton John’s glasses 🤩
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2024 marks 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection V&A. We recommend the new exhibition ENTHOVEN UNBOXED: 100 YEARS OF COLLECTING PERFORMANCE V&A Here's Sphinx AD with Lolita Chakrabarti and chair of the board Sphinx Theatre

2024 marks 100 years since Gabrielle Enthoven founded the theatre and performance collection <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>. We recommend the new exhibition ENTHOVEN UNBOXED: 100 YEARS OF COLLECTING PERFORMANCE <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>  Here's Sphinx AD with <a href="/Lolitachakra/">Lolita Chakrabarti</a> and chair of the board <a href="/Sphinxtheatre/">Sphinx Theatre</a>
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As part of the centenary celebrations of the V&A’s Theatre and Performance Collection, props, costumes, puppets and a specially made film about the making of His Dark Materials has been acquired to be shown in the permanent Theatre and Performance Galleries at the iconic.

As part of the centenary celebrations of the <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>’s Theatre and Performance Collection, props, costumes, puppets and a specially made film about the making of <a href="/darkmaterials/">His Dark Materials</a> has been acquired to be shown in the permanent Theatre and Performance Galleries at the iconic.
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Join me at the V&A on 21 October, when I'll be in conversation with Tony award winning designer David Rockwell as he reflects on 25 years of working on Broadway and prepares for his upcoming Broadway shows: vam.ac.uk/event/WrxRPdOA…

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Announcing the Autumn APAC Student & Academic Social! APAC would like to welcome all students & academics to a social event hosted V&A. This is a chance for you to broaden your performing arts networks & see the Enthoven Unboxed exhib! Tickets info: shorturl.at/nJjCQ

Announcing the Autumn APAC Student &amp; Academic Social!

APAC would like to welcome all students &amp;
academics to a social event hosted <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a>. This is a chance for you to broaden your performing arts networks &amp; see the Enthoven Unboxed exhib!

Tickets info: shorturl.at/nJjCQ
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Join me and award winning costume designer Paul Tazewell at the V&A on 21 November for a deep dive into how he brought the acclaimed musical to life for the film adaptation of Wicked. vam.ac.uk/event/8b8XW3ZA…

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One of the most celebrated and beloved actresses of the twentieth century, Dame Maggie Smith has left an indelible legacy on British stage and screen. While Smith has played many dramatic roles to acclaim over seven decades, including winning an Oscar for ‘The Prime of Miss Jean

One of the most celebrated and beloved actresses of the twentieth century, Dame Maggie Smith has left an indelible legacy on British stage and screen. While Smith has played many dramatic roles to acclaim over seven decades, including winning an Oscar for ‘The Prime of Miss Jean
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*JOB KLAXON* The V&A is currently recruiting for a Curator of Theatre to join the Theatre & Performance Curatorial Team. Deadline: 3 Nov 2024. Full details: vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/36…

*JOB KLAXON* The <a href="/V_and_A/">V&A</a> is currently recruiting for a Curator of Theatre to join the Theatre &amp; Performance Curatorial Team. Deadline: 3 Nov 2024. Full details: vam.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/36…