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|exhibition location=Museum of the Moving Image, London<br>Museum of the Moving Image, Sheffield | |exhibition location=Museum of the Moving Image, London<br />Museum of the Moving Image, Sheffield | ||
|opening date = [[5th July]], [[1991]] | |opening date = [[5th July]], [[1991]] | ||
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'''Behind the Sofa''' (sometimes known as '''The Doctor Who Exhibition at MOMI''') opened after the [[Space Adventure]] exhibit closed, it used many props that had appeared in various exhibitions in the past, but this was one of the largest exhibits thus far and certainly the largest at the time. | '''Behind the Sofa''' (sometimes known as '''The Doctor Who Exhibition at MOMI''') opened after the [[Space Adventure]] exhibit closed, it used many props that had appeared in various exhibitions in the past, but this was one of the largest exhibits thus far and certainly the largest at the time. | ||
==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
The exhibition included several props which had not been collected in one place before, sourced from previous exhibition such as the [[Doctor Who USA Tour]] and the [[Space Adventure]] exhibition this was a large expansive exhibition. It included a recreation of a [[1960s]] living room complete with a sofa and television. | The exhibition included several props which had not been collected in one place before, sourced from previous exhibition such as the [[Doctor Who USA Tour]] and the [[Space Adventure]] exhibition this was a large expansive exhibition. It included a recreation of a [[1960s]] living room complete with a sofa and television. | ||
==Notable elements== | == Notable elements == | ||
*[[Dalek]] and Davros' Emperor shell from [[DW]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' were presented along with large set pieces and backdrops to enhance their appearance. | * [[Dalek]] and Davros' Emperor shell from [[DW]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks]]'' were presented along with large set pieces and backdrops to enhance their appearance. | ||
*There was also a 'walk-in' Dalek where one could crouch within an original Dalek shell and manipulate the sucker and gun stick arms. | * There was also a 'walk-in' Dalek where one could crouch within an original Dalek shell and manipulate the sucker and gun stick arms. | ||
*Like wise Cybermen from [[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'' were also presented against a backdrop. | * Like wise Cybermen from [[DW]]: ''[[Silver Nemesis]]'' were also presented against a backdrop. | ||
*A [[Krarg]] was on display, this was the first time the general public could see a Krarg given it was from the unbroadcast story ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]''. | * A [[Krarg]] was on display, this was the first time the general public could see a Krarg given it was from the unbroadcast story ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]''. | ||
==Promotion== | == Promotion == | ||
*The launch of the exhibit was attended by [[Carole Ann Ford]], [[Wendy Padbury]], [[Bonnie Langford]] and [[Sophie Aldred]], they were photographed cutting a [[Dalek]] cake made by [[Jane Asher]]. | * The launch of the exhibit was attended by [[Carole Ann Ford]], [[Wendy Padbury]], [[Bonnie Langford]] and [[Sophie Aldred]], they were photographed cutting a [[Dalek]] cake made by [[Jane Asher]]. | ||
*T-shirts, badges and mugs were produced promoting/merchandising the exhibtion.<ref>[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/momi.htm MOMI Dr Who Exhibition]</ref> | * T-shirts, badges and mugs were produced promoting/merchandising the exhibtion.<ref>[http://www.drwhoexhibitions.co.uk/momi.htm MOMI Dr Who Exhibition]</ref> | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
*The exhibition was designed by Experience Design Ltd.<ref>[http://www.eyeofhorus.org.uk/content/news/2004/march04.html Eye of Horus - Doctor Who - Archived News Headlines - 2004 - March]</ref> | * The exhibition was designed by Experience Design Ltd.<ref>[http://www.eyeofhorus.org.uk/content/news/2004/march04.html Eye of Horus - Doctor Who - Archived News Headlines - 2004 - March]</ref> | ||
*This exhibition was used for filming the narrative inserts for the ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]'' VHS release, with [[Tom Baker]] present in the museum. | * This exhibition was used for filming the narrative inserts for the ''[[Shada (TV story)|Shada]]'' VHS release, with [[Tom Baker]] present in the museum. | ||
*Other VHS video releases also released at the time such as the [[Daleks - The Early Years]] and [[Cybermen - The Early Years]] also had their linking narration filmed here. | * Other VHS video releases also released at the time such as the [[Daleks - The Early Years]] and [[Cybermen - The Early Years]] also had their linking narration filmed here. | ||
*The video documentary [[The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond]] ''did not'' have interviews ''inside'' the museum, however they did conduct interviews outside the museum within view of some of the exhibits through the windows of the museum. | * The video documentary [[The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond]] ''did not'' have interviews ''inside'' the museum, however they did conduct interviews outside the museum within view of some of the exhibits through the windows of the museum. | ||
*Due to the exhibition's success its run at London was extended by three months, following that it was moved to other locations around the United Kingdom. | * Due to the exhibition's success its run at London was extended by three months, following that it was moved to other locations around the United Kingdom. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | <gallery hideaddbutton="true" > | ||
file:Exhibition MOMI leaflet.jpg|Exhibition leaflet | file:Exhibition MOMI leaflet.jpg|Exhibition leaflet | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Footnotes== | == Footnotes == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
[[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions]] | [[Category:Doctor Who exhibitions]] | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 3 November 2011
Behind the Sofa (sometimes known as The Doctor Who Exhibition at MOMI) opened after the Space Adventure exhibit closed, it used many props that had appeared in various exhibitions in the past, but this was one of the largest exhibits thus far and certainly the largest at the time.
Overview
The exhibition included several props which had not been collected in one place before, sourced from previous exhibition such as the Doctor Who USA Tour and the Space Adventure exhibition this was a large expansive exhibition. It included a recreation of a 1960s living room complete with a sofa and television.
Notable elements
- Dalek and Davros' Emperor shell from DW: Remembrance of the Daleks were presented along with large set pieces and backdrops to enhance their appearance.
- There was also a 'walk-in' Dalek where one could crouch within an original Dalek shell and manipulate the sucker and gun stick arms.
- Like wise Cybermen from DW: Silver Nemesis were also presented against a backdrop.
- A Krarg was on display, this was the first time the general public could see a Krarg given it was from the unbroadcast story Shada.
Promotion
- The launch of the exhibit was attended by Carole Ann Ford, Wendy Padbury, Bonnie Langford and Sophie Aldred, they were photographed cutting a Dalek cake made by Jane Asher.
- T-shirts, badges and mugs were produced promoting/merchandising the exhibtion.[1]
Notes
- The exhibition was designed by Experience Design Ltd.[2]
- This exhibition was used for filming the narrative inserts for the Shada VHS release, with Tom Baker present in the museum.
- Other VHS video releases also released at the time such as the Daleks - The Early Years and Cybermen - The Early Years also had their linking narration filmed here.
- The video documentary The Doctors: 30 Years of Time Travel and Beyond did not have interviews inside the museum, however they did conduct interviews outside the museum within view of some of the exhibits through the windows of the museum.
- Due to the exhibition's success its run at London was extended by three months, following that it was moved to other locations around the United Kingdom.
Gallery
Exhibition leaflet
Footnotes
External links
to be added
