Commissioned Performance Material

This material is held atV&A Theatre and Performance Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 71 THM/469/8
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1950-1984
  • Physical Description
    • 10 Boxes

Scope and Content

Commissioned performance material produced by other comedians and writers for Tommy Cooper's performances. Contributions include scripts and ideas from Eddie Bayliss, Dick Hills and Brian Hawkins. The material is mostly typed, however also includes hand-written material and attached correspondence.

Arrangement

The material is arranged by the commissioned or contributing author, and includes a folder of unknown contributors.