How to use the What's Welsh for Performance database

Before entering the database, please read the following instructions carefully.

The database will open on the record for the first ever (known) performance in Wales – a happening at Barry Summer School in 1965, organised by Tom Hudson.

Use the navigation tabs at the top of the record

to display:
DESCRIPTION –extracts from reviews, artist's accounts, websites etc.
TRACES – an index of other available documentary materials and their locations
SOURCES – sources for the record
IMAGES

Not all records have images or descriptions available.

Use the arrow buttons to move back or forward between records:

Please do not use your web browser settings to move back between pages – you may have to re-enter the database.

1. Click >1. PRESS to open search form< – an empty form will open

2. Type your search term or any combination of terms into any of the fields in the form

For example, to search for performances by Ivor Davies in 1968 enter 'Ivor Davies' in the artist field and '1968' in the start date field.

3. Click >3. PRESS to execute Search<

You can browse between found records by using the arrow buttons.

You can further sort the found records by pressing >sort by date< or>sort by name<

If no records have been found the database will continue to display the search form.
Use the VIEW ALL RECORDS buttons to get you back to the database.

If you are searching for a name try the 'Artist(s)' and the'Collaborator(s)' fields.

If you are searching for a keyword or concept try the 'Keyword', 'Content' or 'Description' fields.

To search DESCRIPTION, TRACES or SOURCES please enter these pages first and then run your search as described above.

Select to return to the display of all records in the database.

You may sort all records in the database or just the found records in your search by pressing >sort by date< or >sort by name< – use the arrow buttons to move between records.

To exit press >exit< or close your browser window.

If your session remains inactive for 15 minutes or you use your browser settings to navigate you may be forwarded to the following page – Please re-enter the database by clicking PerformanceinWalesweb

To get back to this page click Help.