Archief GB 2108 KUAS214 - Heneker, David: Items relating to the Work of David Heneker presented by Stewart Nicholls

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Items presented to Stewart Nicholls by David Heneker while working on his Archive.

GB 2108 KUAS214 [1970-1989] Fonds 3 files Heneker , David , 1906-2001 , composer

After an early career in the Army, David Heneker turned his hand to songwriting, composing several songs for revues and cabarets in the 1930s, and composing war time songs during the Second World War. In 1948 he resigned his commission from the Army and became a songwriter, while also working as a pianist at the Embassy Club. He went on to compose or to contribute to several musicals, his works include 'Charlie Girl', 'Irma la Douce', 'Phil the Fluter', 'Jorrocks', 'Popkiss', 'Expresso Bongo' and 'Half a Sixpence'. He also composed songs for films and for advertising.

Items presented to Stewart Nicholls by David Heneker while working on his Archive.

Material kindly presented by Stewart Nicholls.

Three files of material relating to the work of musical theatre composer David Heneker, presented by Stewart Nicholls. Includes:

1) Publicity material for 'The Biograph Girl' including press articles and reviews, posters and programmes

2) File of original and copies of David Heneker’s handwritten music for songs from ‘The Biograph Girl’

3) File of original and copies of David Heneker’s handwritten music for songs from ‘Peg’, with some published music and typed lyrics.

Original order.

Available to view by appointment in the Kingston University Archives and Special Collections search room.

Some copying possible. Please contact Kingston University Archives and Special Collections for more information.

English

Please see Kingston University Archives and Special Collections online catalogue.

See also GB 2108 KUAS82 David Heneker Archive for more material on David Heneker.

December 2017 Music manuscripts Performing arts Theatre Musical theatre Information sources Documents Theatre programmes Manuscripts Music Heneker , David , 1906-2001 , composer and lyricist

Material kindly presented by Stewart Nicholls.

Three files of material relating to the work of musical theatre composer David Heneker, presented by Stewart Nicholls. Includes:

1) Publicity material for 'The Biograph Girl' including press articles and reviews, posters and programmes

2) File of original and copies of David Heneker’s handwritten music for songs from ‘The Biograph Girl’

3) File of original and copies of David Heneker’s handwritten music for songs from ‘Peg’, with some published music and typed lyrics.

Original order.

Available to view by appointment in the Kingston University Archives and Special Collections search room.

Some copying possible. Please contact Kingston University Archives and Special Collections for more information.

• Engels

• Latijn

English

See also GB 2108 KUAS82 David Heneker Archive for more material on David Heneker.

Please see Kingston University Archives and Special Collections online catalogue.

• Engels