Theatre & Performance
"The Theatre & Performance collections in the V&A record the history and practice of live performance in the UK. The largest of their kind in the world, the encompass everything from theatre architecture and stage technology to film, photographs, posters, scripts, costumes and tickets.
These galleries show the whole spectrum of live performance, from circus,and rock to pop and opera and drama. The objects on display represent the ingenuity and hard work that goes into creating a live performance, as well as the glamour and magic of the final show. Alongside the objects are films, computer interactives and interviews with contemporary practitioners. Together, these give a unique insight into what happens both behind the scenes and on stage." - V&A Museum
Celebrity
"Celebrity is both a means of selling a performance and a by -product of it. The range of famous people shown here shows that celebrity is not just a modern phenomenon, and talent has never been the only passport to fame.
Celebrity can be fleeting, but it can also confer immortality of a performer or artist through the production of souvenirs, mementos and commemorative editions." - V&A Museum
The above quote is most relevant to my research - showing that no matter how long someone stays famous, their performances and products are what remain to be treasured.
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