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A photograph of the new seating rows, from the stage, inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The photograph was taken by Brian and Elizabeth Nicholls Photography and the number of print is written on the back: X91/2.

This series focusses on the headmastership of Oliver Richard Sylvester Bull (1977-1984) and contains items relating to the life at School in the 1970s and 1980s, its staff and pupils. One of the files relates to Michael Stevens as Acting Headmaster for two terms in 1985.

This sub-file focusses on photographs of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre since its refurbishment and opening in 1984.

A collection of photographs of the School theatres, the Barraclough Hall and the QET.

A collection of photographs of the QET since the transformation of the Barraclough Hall as part of the Quatercentenary Development Plan. The architect, W.O. Wilson, had designed a modern auditorium, with raked seating and a large stage below the audience, a gallery and a foyer facing the Music School lawn and purpose-built rooms for changing, costumes, scenery making and storage. It was equipped with a computerized lighting system and sophisticated sound equipment. The new Oakham Theatre was officially opened on 16 November 1984 by Queen Elizabeth II.