Artwork
Poster
Poster is a poster by Capital Print and Display Ltd.. It dates from 1987 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a 1987 poster by Capital Print and Display Ltd. It’s for a ballet double bill: Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet performing Paramour and Coppélia.
The show ran at Theatre Royal in Plymouth that year. It’s one of only a few posters in the collection tied to a specific regional theatre run.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum next time you’re in London.
Overview
This 1987 poster advertises a ballet performance by Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth.
Subject & Meaning
The poster promotes a double bill featuring the ballets Paramour and Coppélia, highlighting the company's performance schedule.
Technique & Style
Produced by Capital Print and Display Ltd, the poster represents a commercial printing effort from the late 20th century.
History & Provenance
The poster is associated with a specific regional theatre run, making it a relatively rare example tied to a particular venue and date.
Artist & collection
Artist
Capital Print and Display Ltd.
These posters feel like a quick handshake with late-80s London—bold colors, clean lines, the kind of thing you’d peel off a rain-soaked wall and stick above your desk.
