Item is a watercolour sketch of a costume design for "Democracy 250," the pre-show for the 2008 Nova Scotia Royal International Military Tattoo. The sketch shows a set for the World War I scene in the finale of Act 1 with three figures. The sketch has been torn from a sketchbook.
Item is a recording of the Dalhousie Department of Theatre Show of Costume, presented April 1994. The Show of Costume is an annual event where Costume Studies students showcase their handmade costumes from their own designs in adherence with a common theme. The event was staged at the the Sir James Dunn Theatre.
Item is a watercolour set design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of the Taming of the Shrew. The sketch shows on large illustration of the stage surrounded by four smaller illustrations of the stage, each with a different set.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 9, "The Philosophical Lieutenant and the Three Village Women." The sketch shows one male figure sitting in a chair with three women in black around him. One of the woman is threatening him with a knife behind him. There is also another male figure in the distance.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 8, "The Unforeseen Consequences of a Patriotic Act." The sketch shows two figures in red-brown robes and one female figure in a white and gold robe with a parasol.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 7, "She Sees the Argument - But..." The sketch shows three female figures in grey work uniforms standing together.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 6, "The Dumb Woman's Ecstasy." The sketch shows one female figure and two male figures standing together and wearing costumes. One of the male figures is holding a bag that says "La Coutlier de la Torture."
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 4, "Reasons for the Fall of Emperors." The sketch shows three male figures in different military uniforms. The figures are standing together with a desert and a tent in the background.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 3, "Necessity for Prost. in Advanced Societies." The sketch shows one male figure and three female figures standing together.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 2, "Kiss my Hands." The sketch shows six figures, three of whom are wearing military uniforms and holding weapons. The other three figures are wearing pajamas and appear to be a mother, father, and son. The father's hands are bound and he is being led away by one of the military people.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 10, "Not Him." The sketch shows two female figures and one male figure. The male figure is holding a bag of severed heads.
Item is a watercolour, pastel, and pencil sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 10, "...Not Him." The sketch shows one male figure in an elaborate uniform standing beside two female figures wearing robes and veils over their faces.
Item is an oil pastel sketch of a costume and set design for Dalhousie Theatre's 1991 production of The Possibilities. The sketch is for scene 1, "The Weaver's Ecstasy at the Discovery of a New Colour." The sketch shows three male figures and two female figures standing in a tent made of colourful materials. One male figure appears to be wearing a military uniform with his face covered by a scarf, and one of the female figures is wearing a veil over her face while putting her arms around the other three figures.
The folder contains material relating to the production of "Tattoo 200," celebrating the 200th anniversary of Saint John, New Brunswick. The material includes a list of needed resources, a production plan, a costume list, and a set of diagrams showing what some of the production equipment should look like.
Fonds consists primarily of papers relating to Robert Doyle’s career as a costume and set designer. There are also research, administrative, and class papers from his office. The fonds consists of correspondence (1964-1997), Dalhousie University papers (1975-1997), Costume Studies program course materials (1974-1997), financial papers (1967-1994), legal documents (1972-1996), research notes and related materials (1970-1996), association related materials (1968-1997), production related materials (1976-2012), and miscellaneous papers and photographs (1968-1996) collected by Robert Doyle.
File contains the Mail Star's review of the Dalhousie production of "Love's Labour Lost." The review was written by Elissa Barnard. The article is torn from the newspaper and features a black and white photograph of Andre Davey ad King Navarre and Ben Stone as Berowne. The article mentions Robert Doyle's costume design.
Sub-series comprises seven watercolour costume sketches, rendered on light-weight paper, for Red Deer College's production of Edward Bond's The Bundle, or New Narrow Road To The Deep North. Some of the watercolours have measurement sheets attached.
Item is a promotional postcard for "Waisted Efforts: An Illustrated Guide to Corset Making", a book by Robert Doyle. The book was published by Sartorial Press in 1997. The front of the postcard features a picture of a woman wearing a corset. The back of the postcard has an order form for the book.
File contains papers related to Robert Doyle's costume design for Ballet Jorgen's 25th anniversary production of Swan Lake, which toured across Canada in 2012. The papers include a program; print-outs of emails; notes about costumes; rehearsal schedules; and other documents.
Item is a program from Theatre New Brunswick's production of The Hobbit. The production was part of Theatre New Bunswick's 2003-2004 season. Robert Doyle was the set and costume designer for this production.
Item is a program from Theatre New Brunswick's production of Dear Santa. The production was part of their 2003-2004 season. Robert Doyle designed the set and costumes for this production. The cover of the program features an illustration by Robert Doyle.
Item is a program from an exhibit called "The Myth and Magic in Costuming for the Stage." The exhibit took place at the Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax. The exhibit was created by Robert Doyle. The program features black and white reproductions of costume designs by Robert Doyle.
Item is a program from an exhibit called "Design is a Six Letter Word: Works of Robert Doyle." The exhibit ran from March 25th 1988 to June 26th 1988 at the Dalhousie Art Gallery. The program features a black and white reproduction of a set design painted by Robert Doyle.
Item is a program from a production of Ain't Misbehavin' that was put by The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario in 2001. Robert Doyle designed the costumes for the production.
File contains nine colour photographs of chairs and pots against pale green background. The chairs and earthenware are from the Fortress of Louisbourg.
File contains 16 photographs of costumes from "The Myth & Magic in costuming," an exhibition which took place at the Mary Black Gallery. Robert Doyle curated this exhibit and designed several of the costumes.
Item is a photocopy of two costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costumes are for a character named Wendla. The sketch shows two female figures wearing the costumes. Ribbon swatches are pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Wendla. The sketch shows a female figure wearing the costume.
Item is a photocopy of two costume designs for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costumes are for characters named Thea and Martha. There are fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a sea captain. The photocopy has some of Doyle's notes about the costume written on it.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a character named Olivia. The sketch has some of Doyle's notes about the costume written on it, including sketches of its construction.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Mrs. Gabor. There are fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Mrs. Bergman. There are two fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Spring Awakening. The costume is for a character named Ilse. There are three fabric swatches pinned to the photocopy.
Item is a photocopy of a watercolour sketch of a costume design for Dalhousie Theatre's production of Twelfth Night. The costume is for a character named Feste. The photocopy has Doyle's notes about the costume written on it in red.