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March 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1894: Gladys Calthrop, the influential stage designer behind many of Noël Coward’s productions.
📷 Gladys and Noël 1940s
📷 Gladys, photo from around 1970
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📷 Gladys and Noël 1940s
📷 Gladys, photo from around 1970
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March 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Born #OnThisDay in 1894: Gladys Calthrop, the influential stage designer behind many of Noël Coward’s productions.
📷 Gladys and Noël 1940s
📷 Gladys, photo from around 1970
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📷 Gladys and Noël 1940s
📷 Gladys, photo from around 1970
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Congratulations to Titanique, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
By Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli , performed at Criterion Theatre
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By Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli , performed at Criterion Theatre
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March 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to Titanique, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
By Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli , performed at Criterion Theatre
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
By Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle & Constantine Rousouli , performed at Criterion Theatre
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
51 years ago Noël Coward passed away at his home in Jamaica.
📷 Noël Coward on the veranda at Firefly, March 1973
📷 Noël Coward on the veranda at Firefly, March 1973
March 26, 2025 at 11:36 PM
51 years ago Noël Coward passed away at his home in Jamaica.
📷 Noël Coward on the veranda at Firefly, March 1973
📷 Noël Coward on the veranda at Firefly, March 1973
Whilst four Noël Coward plays were running in the West End in 1925, his influence was also being felt across the pond.
Easy Virtue, with its updated take on a Victorian melodrama, was a roaring success in American theatre.
Easy Virtue, with its updated take on a Victorian melodrama, was a roaring success in American theatre.
March 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Whilst four Noël Coward plays were running in the West End in 1925, his influence was also being felt across the pond.
Easy Virtue, with its updated take on a Victorian melodrama, was a roaring success in American theatre.
Easy Virtue, with its updated take on a Victorian melodrama, was a roaring success in American theatre.
Its #WorldPoetryDay
Lets take a look at one of Coward's verses, written to and for Graham Payn
Here is the original transcript, taken down by Graham as Noël dictated over the phone
I knew you without enchantment
And for some years
We went our usual ways
Meeting occasionally
#TheatreSky
Lets take a look at one of Coward's verses, written to and for Graham Payn
Here is the original transcript, taken down by Graham as Noël dictated over the phone
I knew you without enchantment
And for some years
We went our usual ways
Meeting occasionally
#TheatreSky
March 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Its #WorldPoetryDay
Lets take a look at one of Coward's verses, written to and for Graham Payn
Here is the original transcript, taken down by Graham as Noël dictated over the phone
I knew you without enchantment
And for some years
We went our usual ways
Meeting occasionally
#TheatreSky
Lets take a look at one of Coward's verses, written to and for Graham Payn
Here is the original transcript, taken down by Graham as Noël dictated over the phone
I knew you without enchantment
And for some years
We went our usual ways
Meeting occasionally
#TheatreSky
Congratulations to Spirited Away, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
Adapted by John Caird & co-adapted by Maoko Imai, performed at London Coliseum
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Adapted by John Caird & co-adapted by Maoko Imai, performed at London Coliseum
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
March 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to Spirited Away, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
Adapted by John Caird & co-adapted by Maoko Imai, performed at London Coliseum
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
Adapted by John Caird & co-adapted by Maoko Imai, performed at London Coliseum
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
#OnThisDay Noël Coward's 1925 revue On With the Dance opened at the Palace, Manchester
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March 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#OnThisDay Noël Coward's 1925 revue On With the Dance opened at the Palace, Manchester
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"I never have been one for staying up too late," Noël Coward, in his diary, 20 April 1967
📷 Coward in one of the bedrooms at Les Avants, 1960s
#WorldSleepDay
📷 Coward in one of the bedrooms at Les Avants, 1960s
#WorldSleepDay
March 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
"I never have been one for staying up too late," Noël Coward, in his diary, 20 April 1967
📷 Coward in one of the bedrooms at Les Avants, 1960s
#WorldSleepDay
📷 Coward in one of the bedrooms at Les Avants, 1960s
#WorldSleepDay
Congratulations to Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
By Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith and performed at Wyndham’s Theatre
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By Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith and performed at Wyndham’s Theatre
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March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
By Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith and performed at Wyndham’s Theatre
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By Steve Pemberton & Reece Shearsmith and performed at Wyndham’s Theatre
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Take a look at some of Noël Coward's magazines, music and books, in his magazine rack from Switzerland
#ExploreYourArchive
#ExploreYourArchive
March 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Take a look at some of Noël Coward's magazines, music and books, in his magazine rack from Switzerland
#ExploreYourArchive
#ExploreYourArchive
The play, which began at the Everyman Theatre in 1924, was one of four Coward shows running in the West End that year — a testament to his rising stardom.
📷 Noël Coward in The Vortex with Mollie Kerr, Everyman Theatre, London, 1924
📷 Noël Coward in The Vortex with Mollie Kerr, Everyman Theatre, London, 1924
March 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The play, which began at the Everyman Theatre in 1924, was one of four Coward shows running in the West End that year — a testament to his rising stardom.
📷 Noël Coward in The Vortex with Mollie Kerr, Everyman Theatre, London, 1924
📷 Noël Coward in The Vortex with Mollie Kerr, Everyman Theatre, London, 1924
#OnThisDay 1925, The Vortex transferred to the Comedy Theatre, marking a sensational West End success for a young Noël Coward.
Here is the programme for this production
#TheatreHistory #WestEnd
Here is the programme for this production
#TheatreHistory #WestEnd
March 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#OnThisDay 1925, The Vortex transferred to the Comedy Theatre, marking a sensational West End success for a young Noël Coward.
Here is the programme for this production
#TheatreHistory #WestEnd
Here is the programme for this production
#TheatreHistory #WestEnd
Elaine Stritch – A force of nature, she infused Coward’s work with her fearless wit and bold energy.
📷 May 1962, The Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol, Elaine Stritch in Sail Away
📷 May 1962, The Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol, Elaine Stritch in Sail Away
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Elaine Stritch – A force of nature, she infused Coward’s work with her fearless wit and bold energy.
📷 May 1962, The Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol, Elaine Stritch in Sail Away
📷 May 1962, The Hippodrome Theatre, Bristol, Elaine Stritch in Sail Away
Lauren Bacall – With her signature sophistication, she left a lasting impression in Coward’s Waiting in the Wings.
📷 Noel Coward and Lauren Bacall backstage at Blithe Spirit
📷 Noel Coward and Lauren Bacall backstage at Blithe Spirit
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Lauren Bacall – With her signature sophistication, she left a lasting impression in Coward’s Waiting in the Wings.
📷 Noel Coward and Lauren Bacall backstage at Blithe Spirit
📷 Noel Coward and Lauren Bacall backstage at Blithe Spirit
Vivien Leigh – Leigh shone in Coward’s Look After Lulu! and remains one of theatre’s greatest leading ladies.
📷 Around 1960, Les Avants, Switzerland, Vivien Leigh
📷 Around 1960, Les Avants, Switzerland, Vivien Leigh
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Vivien Leigh – Leigh shone in Coward’s Look After Lulu! and remains one of theatre’s greatest leading ladies.
📷 Around 1960, Les Avants, Switzerland, Vivien Leigh
📷 Around 1960, Les Avants, Switzerland, Vivien Leigh
Mary Martin – Best known for her work in musicals, she brought her radiant presence to Coward’s world with unforgettable grace.
📷 Around 1950, Blue Harbour, Jamaica, Mary Martin
📷 Around 1950, Blue Harbour, Jamaica, Mary Martin
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Mary Martin – Best known for her work in musicals, she brought her radiant presence to Coward’s world with unforgettable grace.
📷 Around 1950, Blue Harbour, Jamaica, Mary Martin
📷 Around 1950, Blue Harbour, Jamaica, Mary Martin
Lynn Fontanne – A powerhouse of the stage, her dazzling performances in Coward’s plays captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
📷 1962, Bulbridge House, Wilton, Salisbury, Lynn Fontanne
📷 1962, Bulbridge House, Wilton, Salisbury, Lynn Fontanne
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Lynn Fontanne – A powerhouse of the stage, her dazzling performances in Coward’s plays captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
📷 1962, Bulbridge House, Wilton, Salisbury, Lynn Fontanne
📷 1962, Bulbridge House, Wilton, Salisbury, Lynn Fontanne
Gertrude Lawrence – A close friend and muse to Coward, she starred in Private Lives, creating one of the most iconic roles in theatre history.
📷 Dennis, Massachusetts, Gertrude Lawrence shelling peas
📷 Dennis, Massachusetts, Gertrude Lawrence shelling peas
March 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Gertrude Lawrence – A close friend and muse to Coward, she starred in Private Lives, creating one of the most iconic roles in theatre history.
📷 Dennis, Massachusetts, Gertrude Lawrence shelling peas
📷 Dennis, Massachusetts, Gertrude Lawrence shelling peas
Congratulations to Ballet Shoes, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
Adapted by Kendall Feaver and performed at National Theatre – Olivier
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Adapted by Kendall Feaver and performed at National Theatre – Olivier
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
March 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Congratulations to Ballet Shoes, one of the nominees for the Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play
Adapted by Kendall Feaver and performed at National Theatre – Olivier
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward #OlivierAwards
Adapted by Kendall Feaver and performed at National Theatre – Olivier
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Two-time Olivier winner Lindsay Duncan took on the role of Judith Bliss in 2012, having won one of her Oliviers for her portrayal of Amanda Prynne in Private Lives.
📘 Coward's copy of Hay Fever, inscribed Dear Jack - Am just leaving - read this and enjoy yourself - also our mutual friends - Lester.
📘 Coward's copy of Hay Fever, inscribed Dear Jack - Am just leaving - read this and enjoy yourself - also our mutual friends - Lester.
March 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Two-time Olivier winner Lindsay Duncan took on the role of Judith Bliss in 2012, having won one of her Oliviers for her portrayal of Amanda Prynne in Private Lives.
📘 Coward's copy of Hay Fever, inscribed Dear Jack - Am just leaving - read this and enjoy yourself - also our mutual friends - Lester.
📘 Coward's copy of Hay Fever, inscribed Dear Jack - Am just leaving - read this and enjoy yourself - also our mutual friends - Lester.
Noël Coward originally wrote the star role, Judith, for actress Marie Tempest. She turned it down at first but later changed her mind. Coward, intimidated by her star power, called her the “first lady” of theatre in Present Indicative.
📷 Marie Tempest as Judith Bliss with her children
📷 Marie Tempest as Judith Bliss with her children
March 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Noël Coward originally wrote the star role, Judith, for actress Marie Tempest. She turned it down at first but later changed her mind. Coward, intimidated by her star power, called her the “first lady” of theatre in Present Indicative.
📷 Marie Tempest as Judith Bliss with her children
📷 Marie Tempest as Judith Bliss with her children
Its #WorldBookDay!
Coward was a veracious reader and swore by it for acting
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Coward was a veracious reader and swore by it for acting
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March 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Its #WorldBookDay!
Coward was a veracious reader and swore by it for acting
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward
Coward was a veracious reader and swore by it for acting
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward
This photo from our archive is from 1960, possibly Kent
#LGBThistorymonth #Usualise #LGBTQIA #educateOUTprejudice #TheatreSky
#LGBThistorymonth #Usualise #LGBTQIA #educateOUTprejudice #TheatreSky
February 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
This photo from our archive is from 1960, possibly Kent
#LGBThistorymonth #Usualise #LGBTQIA #educateOUTprejudice #TheatreSky
#LGBThistorymonth #Usualise #LGBTQIA #educateOUTprejudice #TheatreSky
Our archivist's favourite home movie - Coward and dogs!
This is from 1929/30 whilst traveling in north-eastern China with Jeffery Amherst
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This is from 1929/30 whilst traveling in north-eastern China with Jeffery Amherst
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February 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our archivist's favourite home movie - Coward and dogs!
This is from 1929/30 whilst traveling in north-eastern China with Jeffery Amherst
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward
This is from 1929/30 whilst traveling in north-eastern China with Jeffery Amherst
#noelcoward #sirnoelcoward