Record

LevelSeries
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)DSH1/6/1
TitleBox Office Returns
Extent24 files
Date1964-1996
DescriptionReports recording the 'takings' for individual performances and runs of productions in the Open Air Theatre Season and on tour ('weekly' and 'final returns'). Returns indicate sums taken on advance bookings ('matured'), bookings made through agents ('libraries'), tickets sold on the day ('doors'), and total returns. They also indicate sales for different areas of the theatre or auditorium (Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle, Standing and Lates) where applicable. Seasonal attendance figures are sometimes indicated.
ArrangementBox Office returns for many touring productions can be found amongst the Production Administration files maintained by the General Manager, series ref. DSH1/3/2
LocationTHIS MATERIAL IS HELD AT THE SHAKESPEARE INSTITUTE LIBRARY, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Access StatusOpen

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