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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4357 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. Hunter New Continental Circus Poster, Commecing 22 December 1954-1955

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1077
Scope and Contents

Empire Theatre, Victoria Square, Belfast. Red and blue illlustration of clown's face in the centre over a white background and black type. Printed by Wilsons Printers, Leicester

Dates: Commecing 22 December 1954-1955

Dragon Ladies and SmutFest Business Records, 1991 - 2020

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178H39.163-202
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1991 - 2020

Dragon Ladies Application Responses, 1994 - 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.166
Scope and Contents

Rejection responses to production applications from the CCA, the Stanley House and Rapido and application to the Lba Theatre Fund.

Dates: 1994 - 2003

Dragon Ladies Chisenhale Dance Space Project Information, July 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.201
Scope and Contents

Includes programme information on a dance workshop held at the Chisenhale Dance Space, as well as related information on the Grotesque Burlesque associated with the workshop.

Dates: July 1997

Dragon Ladies Concept Devising, c1995

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.185
Scope and Contents

Notes on characters, concepts for performances and other miscellaneous ideas.

Dates: c1995

Dragon Ladies Contracts and Agreements, January 31 1995 - 7 October 1998

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.168
Scope and Contents

Various agreements between Marisa's company and performing venues including with Thames Television, Dance Chisenhale Space, cLUB bENT, It's Queer Up North, World of Wonder and Zap.

Dates: January 31 1995 - 7 October 1998

Dragon Ladies Correspondence, January 1996 - 16 January 2002

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.165
Scope and Contents

Correspondence regarding performances and bookings.

Dates: January 1996 - 16 January 2002

Dragon Ladies Documents, c1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.194
Scope and Contents

The grotesque burlesque concept and thematic notes.

Dates: c1997

Dragon Ladies Drafted Press Releases and Blurbs, c1998

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.173
Scope and Contents

Write-ups for Dragon Ladies, Marisa Carnesky and performances put on by the company or herself as an individual.

Dates: c1998

Dragon Ladies Email Correspondence Regarding Contracts and Agreements, 16 April 1996 - 28 November 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.167
Scope and Contents

Email correspondence regarding regarding addendum to the contract with The Raymond Revuebar Theatre and a notification of agreement with cLUB bENT, London Bixton Shaw.

Dates: 16 April 1996 - 28 November 1997

Dragon Ladies Grant and Funding Application Information, 16 July 1997 - 19 May 1998

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.196
Scope and Contents

Application forms and supplemental forms and information provided as a part of the paperwork for Dragon Ladies.

Dates: 16 July 1997 - 19 May 1998

Dragon Ladies Grant Funding Application Forms, c1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.171
Scope and Contents

Funding application to the London Art Board for the Grotesque Burlesque Revue production.

Dates: c1997

Dragon Ladies Grant Funding Correspondence, 13 July 1995 - 13 October 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.169
Scope and Contents

Documents related to funding applications including rejections and inquiries clarifying application information.

Dates: 13 July 1995 - 13 October 1997

Dragon Ladies Graphic Promotional Material, September 1995 - July 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.175
Scope and Contents

Photocopied press materials, as well as photos and graphic media relating to the troupe.

Dates: September 1995 - July 1997

Dragon Ladies Notebook, black, c1998

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.182
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing notes on devising performances and general company management information.

Dates: c1998

Dragon Ladies Notebook , red, c1993

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.181
Scope and Contents

Notebook containing notes on devising performances and general company management information.

Dates: c1993

Dragon Ladies Performance Outlines, c1998

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.172
Scope and Contents

A list of performances put on for a Christmas show and a list of performances put on for the Pleasure Promenade.

Dates: c1998

Dragon Ladies Performing at Vauxhall, c1995

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.183
Scope and Contents

Devising and script notes for C'est Vauxhall and Christmas finale, typescript and manuscript.

Dates: c1995

Dragon Ladies Poster, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 1: Series 178G29; Series 178I31; Series 178R28; Series 178U8; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178R28.27
Scope and Contents

Dragon Ladies present The Grotesque Burlesque Review coloured poster.

Dates: c2000

Dragon Ladies Press Releases, 1 June 1991 - 1996

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.174
Scope and Contents

Promotional material and venue programmes.

Dates: 1 June 1991 - 1996