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- 08/11/1983-30/05/1990 (creation)
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File of personal letters from writer Frank McGuinness, Dublin, to Kilroy. Discussions of his work: responding to Kilroy's commentary on Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards The Somme , Innocence . Enlarging on his adaptation of The Three Sisters , and praising the London production team (especially 12 December 1989). Rejection of his adaptation of Lorca's The House of Bernarda Alba for Aidan Matthew's version; plan to write a play based on Maria Callas (both 1989). Also commentary on management of The Abbey Theatre; on Jim Sheridan; on John B. Keane. Mention of other plays; teaching in general: "the return to Maynooth is welcome as I want to sharpen my critical senses again. Theatrical hype now turns my stomach."(3 February 1989) Including essay "The Strapping English Dandy and Salome's Irish Jig" (undated). [Gap in correspondence April 1985 to February 1989.]
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