| Description | File includes manuscript letters and postcards from Brian Friel to Joe Vaněk, including text of letter for inclusion within Vaněk's 'Theatrescapes' book as well as comments direct to Vaněk from Friel. Also includes colour photographs of Friel and Vaněk together and of images taken at various locations around Donegal. Correspondence also include comments by Friel on elements of stage design of his plays by Vanek, including for Molly Sweeney and for Dancing at Lughnasa.
File also includes separate single typed letter signed by theatre director Peter Hall sent to Joe Vanek, stating he admired Vanek's design work on Friel's plays and hopes to meet with Vanek soon. |