Pageant of Labour
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| Pageant of Labour | |
|---|---|
| Music | Alan Bush |
| Lyrics | Matthew Anderson |
| Premiere | 15 October 1934: The Crystal Palace, London |
The Pageant of Labour was a large-scale musical and dramatic show held at The Crystal Palace, London, England, on 15–20 October 1934.[1] With words by Matthew Anderson and music by Alan Bush,[1] it celebrated the history of the British labour movement, and like most pageants of the era was a mixture of instrumental and choral music, drama and dance. It was organised by the Central Women's Organisation Committee of the London Trades Council and directed by Edward Genn.[1] Bush and Michael Tippett conducted the choir and orchestra.[1] Among the cast was the 15-year-old Nigel Stock.
References
[edit | edit source]- Official Book and Programme of the Pageant of Labour, 1934
External links
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