Ram Gopal and Alicia Markova – Flyer

Series nameRam Gopal: 1960 - 1969
Description

This double-sided, orange A5 flyer provides details of a two-week performance by Ram Gopal with special guest, the world renowned ballerina Alicia Markova. The performance was held at the Princes Theatre in London and ran from 7 March 1960. The repertoire consisted of classical, folk and creative dances choreographed by Ram Gopal. The back of the flyer features several quotes from the world’s press, about Ram Gopal’s dance tours, from Paris, India and New York.

Date of Creation / Publication1960
CreatorPrinces Theatre
Associated Person/ OrganisationGopal, Ram
LocationLondon
Collection and Reference NumberRam Gopal Collection (GB 2661 RGL)
Catalogue NumberRGL/DEC/1960/3
CopyrightThe Creator and/ or associated person or organisation where applicable
Access to originalsThe originals are located with Ann David, academic researcher and friend of Ram Gopal, and with Pam Cullen, Executor of the Ram Gopal Estate.
Series notesThis grouping showcases several advertisements for Ram Gopal's school of dancing. Photographs and flyers from the 1960s are also featured.
Collection notesThe digitised material in the Ram Gopal Collection dates back to 1938 and includes black and white as well as colour photographs, several flyers and extracts from books including Ram Gopal's autobiography. The items also include newspaper articles, images of dance costumes, slides, advertisements and performance programmes.