Mr. Coward is his own invention and contribution to this century. The 20th Century would be incomplete without Noël Coward. He was, quite simply, a genius.

- John Osborne

GATEWAY TO A WORLD OF NOËL COWARD

The Noël Coward Archive Trust is the central hub of a worldwide network of archives, libraries, museums and galleries holding Coward-related materials. 

ABOUT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE TRUST 

Coward’s work remains an essential resource for 21st Century researchers, practitioners, students and enthusiasts worldwide. The mission of the Noël Coward Archive Trust (NCAT) is to preserve Coward’s legacy and influence by making publicly available materials from Coward’s lifetime through accessible, sustainable cultural heritage practices. Both our physical archive and digital collection are fully searchable in a directory of over 20,000 items held within the Noël Coward Archive, which will soon be available as both finding aid and digital catalogue. We also provide tours and research support for those who wish to learn more about his life and work. 

The Noël Coward Archive Trust is a member of APAC (Association of Performing Arts Collections), SIBMAS (International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts) and a supporter of the Archives and Records Association’s #ExploreYourArchive Campaign. NCAT’s American counterpart is the Noël Coward Archive (US) Inc.

NOËL COWARD’S PHILANTHROPIC LEGACY

NCAT’s mission is to follow in the footsteps of Coward himself, providing accessible pathways to knowledge about theatre and the arts. Coward himself was completely self-taught and understood the value of education. Like him, we combine our passion for learning with our love of theatre and this drives our own activities and outreach. In addition to our educational mission, we reflect Noël Coward’s philanthropic legacy and the charitable undertakings which formed so large a part of his life. Coward was the most active president of the Actor’s Orphanage (now Actors’ Children’s Trust), for 22 years from 1934 to 1956. 

VISIT THE NOËL COWARD ARCHIVE

If you are interested in learning more about Noël Coward, your first port of call should be the Noël Coward Room & Library in London. There you can immerse yourself in a unique exhibition, including many of Coward’s own personal items selected from an extensive off-site archive of over 20,000 artefacts. The Noël Coward Room provides a space for your own research and also contains a library containing personal letters, home movie footage, audio recordings and copies of every book by or about Coward. While there, we can provide pre-requested materials from the archive and point also you in the right direction for further research. 

Visits are free but booking is essential. Email cowardoffice@alanbrodie.com

OTHER LOCATIONS

There are also substantial Coward collections at the following locations. 

• University of Birmingham, Special Collections, Birmingham Library

• Bristol University, Mander & Michenson Collection

• New York Public Library

• Harvard University

For information about worldwide Coward holdings, email cowardoffice@alanbrodie.com

The Noël Coward Archive Trust is a UK non-profit charity, working in partnership with The Noël Coward Foundation and The Noël Coward Archive (US) Inc. in the US. 

Charity Number: 1167352

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