Documents fact-finding and research undertaken by the Joint Council of the National Theatre and the Old Vic, and by the National Theatre Building Sub-Committee, to inform the planning of the National Theatre. The series includes correspondence with research enquiries to different theatres and responses obtained, as well as material documenting fact-finding trips organised by the Committee.
Fact-finding and research
This material is held atNational Theatre Archive
- Reference
- GB 2080 SMNT/12
- Dates of Creation
- 1946-1960
- Physical Description
- 9 folders
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The aim of the research performed by the Joint Council and the Building Committee was to gather information about architectural aspects, funding and general organisation of a number of theatres in Europe, to inform the planning of the National Theatre in London.
Such research work included correspondence enquiries to a number of theatres, as well as research trips, for example a tour of Scandinavian theatres in 1946.
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