Theatre Collection

Building of the roof of Chichester Festival Theatre
Steel roofing frames put into position by contractors R Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17 November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 915/4

Chichester Festival Theatre Auditorium
View of the auditorium whilst under construction, 25th April 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1207/10

Building the roof of Chichester Festival Theatre, steel frames by R Smith (Horley) Ltd Chichester Photographic Society West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 915/7

Stewart Granger at Cowdray Point to Point - April 1947
Well known actor and film star stands in the crowd watching the races. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N27725

Festival Theatre Visited whilst Under Construction
Miss Muriel Smith visits the site of Chichester Festival Theatre whilst under construction. Also present is the Mayor, Leslie Evershed-Martin and others

Festival Theatre Visit
Miss Muriel Smith visits the site of Chichester Festival Theatre whilst under construction. Also present is the Mayor, Leslie Evershed-Martin and others

Kingsham Schools Christmas play, 10 December 1961
A scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0795/13

Petworth - Cast of "Ghost Train"- August 1944
Group of actors on village hall stage for final curtain. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. N23576

Graffham Guides in entertainment, February 1936
George Garland Collection, West Sussex Record Office, Ref No: Garland N12462

Festival Theatre (Chichester) Winter Closing Ceremony
People dress smartly for the winter closing ceremony, 8th Sept 1962. Guests include Sir Laurence Olivier Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1401/2

Festival Theatre Sunday, Chichester Cathedral
Men and women dress smartly for the service, 3rd June 1962. Guests include the actress Joan Plowright Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1261/2

Chichester Festival Theatre Exterior
Views of the exterior [Chichester Festival Theatre]25th April 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1207/9

Chichester Festival Theatre
View of the foyer whilst under construction, 25th April 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office. RefNo: CPS 1207/3

Theatre Visit
Miss Muriel Smith Visits Chichester Festival Theatre with the Mayor and Leslie Evershed-Martin, 16th Feb 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1067/2

Chichester Festival Theatre Under Construction
Roof rod ties on the cantilever roof at Chichester Festival theatre, 10th January 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1028/1

The Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre
Sir Laurence Olivier giving a speach at the roof topping ceremony at the Festival Theatre, 23th November 1961. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 916/8

Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Topping Ceremony
Sir Laurence Olivier with workmen at the roof topping ceremony at the Festival Theatre, 23th November 1961. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 916/5

Construction of Chichester Festival Theatre Roof
Installation of steel frames carried out by builders R. Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17th November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0915/8

Chichester Festival Theatre Roof Construction
Installation of steel frames carried out by builders R. Smith (Horley) Ltd. 17th November 1961 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 0915/5

Chichester Festival Theatre Steel Frames
Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office RefNo: CPS 0915/3 R Smith (Horley) Ltd. Festival Theatre steel frames. 17th November 1961

View of exterior of Chichester Festival Theatre, 25 Apr 1962 Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1207/6

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