Contains papers from Sharon Kean Associates, Iain Lanyon Theatre Graphics and Kean Lanyon relating to marketing of theatre shows and other projects, including, correspondence, press cuttings, programmes, photographs, negatives, and posters.
Kean Lanyon Archive
This material is held atV&A Theatre and Performance Collections
- Reference
- GB 71 THM/467
- Dates of Creation
- 1989-2014
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 8 boxes and 1 outsized folder
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Kean Lanyon is a communications agency that specialises in the Performing Arts and was founded in 2000 by Sharon Kean and Iain Lanyon from the merger of Sharon Kean Associates and Iain Lanyon Theatre Graphics. The agency creates bespoke marketing campaigns for the theatre industry and has worked closely with companies including Cheek by Jowl, Improbable and English Touring Theatre, whilst also being responsible for the launch of performing arts venues The Lowry, Salford, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds and The Lighthouse, Poole.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged as follows:
- THM/467/1 - Kean Lanyon Marketing Projects
- THM/467/2 - Kean Lanyon Production Posters
Access Information
This archive collection is available for consultation in the V&A Blythe House Archive and Library Study Room by appointment only. Full details of access arrangements may be found here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/archives/
Access to some of the material may be restricted. These are noted in the catalogue where relevant. .
Acquisition Information
Gift, Kean Lanyon, 2015.
Conditions Governing Use
Information on copying and commercial reproduction may be found here: http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/articles/a/archives/
Appraisal Information
This collection was appraised in line with collection management policy.
Accruals
Accruals likely.