Programme of the Gala Performance of the film 'An Eastern Odyssey' held in the presence of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales in aid of the Royal National Life-boat Institution (RNLI) at the Plaza Theatre, London, on 13 November 1934. This is a printed programme with a message from the Prince, information concerning the Citroën Trans-Asiatic Expedition and details of the film, An Eastern Odyssey, made as a record of the expedition. The final page of the programme lists Patrons of the RNLI and the Committee of the Gala performance.
With the programme is a ticket for the Royal Circle, Seat C9, at the Plaza Theatre and a card giving notification of the dress code for the evening.
An Eastern Odyssey
This material is held atRoyal Asiatic Society Archives
- Reference
- GB 891 SC10
- Dates of Creation
- 13th Nov 1934
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 file printed material
Scope and Content
Access Information
Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/ . The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment is made via phone or email. Please bring photo ID.
Acquisition Information
The source of acquisition is unknown.
Archivist's Note
This material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.
Conditions Governing Use
Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.
Custodial History
it is unknown how the material came to be at the Royal Asiatic Society. Presumably one of its officers attended the performance.
Additional Information
Published
gb891-sc10