The National Theatre (File 5) Power Flying 904-5B5

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  • Reference
      GB 2080 TPC/1/16/5
  • Dates of Creation
      30 January 1980-18 September 1981
  • Physical Description
      1 folder

Scope and Content

The file contains Theatre Projects Consultants Ltd correspondence with the clients and various contractors and consultants regarding power flying, for which Hall Stage Equipment Ltd were responsible, including documentation relevant to maintenance; outstanding claims by Hall Stage Equipment Ltd; remedial works for the Lyttelton Theatre house curtain; invoices for replacement motor for the Lyttelton house tabs; completing the power flying installation in the Lyttelton; insurance reports for the point and lighting hoists; replacement electronic and control equipment for the Lyttelton; and conversion of the Lyttelton power flying system to single purchase. Correspondents include Hall Stage Equipment Ltd; Denys Lasdun Redhouse & Softley; the South Bank Theatre Board; the National Theatre; Evershed Power-Optics Ltd; Vickers Ltd; and A J Binyon Associates Ltd. The file also includes a report 'Lyttelton Theatre Examination of Methods of Completing Power Assisted Flying Installation'. The original card folder has been disposed of. 'File 5 Power Flying 904-5B5 Jan 80-' was written on the front, and 'the National Theatre (File 5) Power Flying 904-5B5' was written on the spine.

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