MTA/8/1/3
Reference code
MTA/8/1/3
Level of description
Item
Title
Pavlova Programme
Date
Monday 8th September 1930
Extent and medium
Paper
Administrative / Biographical history
International ballet artist Anna Pavlova performed at Empire Theatre in 1930. At the time Pavlova had been diagnosed with pneumonia and told that she would need an operation that would prevent her from dancing. Pavlova refused the operation and died just 4 months after performing at the Empire.
Note
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