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Press cutting from "The Irish Press" containing a review of the panto at the Gaiety.

Staged by The Long Wharf Theatre, directed by Siobhán McKenna, set design by John Conklin, costumes by Alec Sutherland, music by Sean Ó Riada.

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).

Irish premiere of this play at the Abbey Theatre on 10th April 1967, produced by Tomás Mac Anna, with Siobhán in the role of Cass McGuire.

Handwritten draft of a monologue by Cass McGuire, possibly from "The Loves of Cass McGuire" by Brian Friel, c. late 1960s.

Programmes for the Abbey Theatre Irish premiere of "The Loves of Cass McGuire" by Brian Friel, with Siobhán McKenna in the title role. Also press cuttings containing reviews of it and television presentations of it in 1969 and 1975, with critical praise
and some letters on the "immorality" of the play

Letters received by Siobhán McKenna relating to the production of "The Loves of Cass McGuire", including letter from Hilton Edwards, 4 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2, to Siobhán McKenna congratulating her on her “grand” performance in "The Loves of Cass McGuire". “Of all people I think I know how difficult the part can be and this, of course, made one all the more appreciative of your grand performance” (11 Apr 1967). Also letter from Brian [Friel], Ardmore, Muff, Co Donegal, to Siobhán McKenna thanking her “…for making paper Cass a real woman”, telling her she was
“just great” (19 Apr 1967). Also letter from Brian [Friel], Muff, County Donegal, to Siobhán McKenna, thanking her for understanding the situation. He hopes she has continued success, “…you have made a play which was certified dead into a very vital and buoyant thing”. Ends by inviting her up to see Anne and himself (2 Oct 1967). Also letter from Brian Friel, Muff, County Donegal, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that if the Mermaid in London suits herself and Oscar for Cass then that is fine with him. Comments that Philadelphia has got good notices but the run wasn’t great. “There is this monumental coldness to anything ‘Irish’”. Ends by hoping to see her before her trip to the U.S (16 Oct 1967). Also letter from Brian Friel, Derry, to Siobhán McKenna, begins by commiserating with her on the death of her father. He asks to meet her in Dublin to discuss Cass if they can. He comments that he is nervous about the production after what happened in America with it, giving some indication of what happened. He is sure the new Abbey stage will be great for her Cass. “It’s at my head that the rotten vegetables will be thrown!” (18 Feb 1968).

Letter from Micheál Mac Liammóir, Dublin Gate Theatre, to Siobhán McKenna, asking if she would be available to play the part of Barbara Grealish in their upcoming production of "The Mountains Look Different", written by himself.