Item 449 - File of letters

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UGA T/T20/2/1/45/449

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File of letters

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  • 10/1967 (creation)

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File of letters from various people in the Long Wharf Theatre to Siobhán McKenna relating to her work as director in their upcoming production. Includes press cutting from [ ], entitled “Siobhán McKenna to turn director” by Des Hickey, referring to her planned visit to the Long Wharf Theatre near New York to direct "The Playboy of the Western World" as well as detailing a recent swimming event in Howth where she was presenting the trophy, as well as a planned trip by the Abbey to London to stage "The Loves of Cass Maguire" by Brian Friel (1967). Also part of handwritten letter from Arvin [Brown], Long Wharf Theatre, to Siobhán McKenna outlining the attributes of the proposed cast (1967). Also part of letter from [Arvon Brown], to Siobhán McKenna, passing on the details of John Conklin, a young designer. He also gives information on the costume designer and Joe Hindy, who will play the role of Christy (27 Sept 1967). Also letter from Douglas L Buck, General Manager of the Long Wharf Theatre, New Haven, Connecticut, seeking certain details for a work permit and asking for her flight expenses to reimburse her (25 Oct 1967).

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      31/10/2013
      23/07/2025

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