Record ID:
417617
Accession number:
GSC 100284
Creator:
Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911, librettist.
Biographical Data:
English dramatist, author, librettist, stage director, and illustrator.
Title:
Utopia Limited : lyrics from Act 1 and 2 : autograph manuscript.
Uniform title:
Utopia Limited. Selections
Credit Line:
Gift of Reginald Allen.
Notes:
Lyrics mostly from Act 1, with 8 pages of lyrics from Act 2.
Sent to Sullivan by Gilbert for his consideration and, perhaps, for setting.
No place of writing is given; unsigned and undated; Utopia Limited premiered at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday, October 7, 1893.
The 70 pages of writing is on 42 single leaves and 7 bifolia.
Provenance:
Reginald Allen.
Associated names:
Allen, Reginald, former owner.
Department:
Music Collection: