A unique and comprehensive collection of archive material, illustrating the creative process of Vivian Stanshall: original drafts and notes for 'Sir Henry at Rawlinson End', to include the original draft of Sir Henry at N’didi’s Kraal (1984), a draft script, stage direction, props list, character formation etc, two folders containing drafts and scripts for the ‘Crackpot at the End of the Rainbow’, Peel session (1988), a 'Rawlinsongs' folder of original album music and lyrics (1988-91), 'Rawlinson Dog Ends'; notes, preparation, props list, monologues and lyrics for Vivian’s final Rawlinson Dogends tour (1991), a 'Rawlinsonia’ folder; as part of the preparation for the final Rawlinson End album, Vivian prepared this encyclopedia of Rawlinson End, which includes detailed backstories for all the Rawlinson End characters and a history of Rawlinson End, the folder also includes copy for the Ruddles and Crème Egg campaigns (1990-93), and a Sir Henry Stage Show folder.

From the estate of Vivian Stanshall (1943-1995), consigned by his family.

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