Item 305 - Letters received by Siobhán McKenna

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Letters received by Siobhán McKenna

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Letters received by Siobhán McKenna, including letter from Ann McArney, Ajax Ontario, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that she was looking forward to seeing her perform with the Irish Arts Company, commenting that she had performed in the role of Maurya in Riders to the Sea in High School (28 Jan 1973). Also letter from Peter Underwood, the White House, Bentley, Hampshire, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that he is writing a biography of Danny La Rue and that he understands that she and her company visited his show once to study his technique and timing, hoping that she could give him an account of her visit and impressions (30 Apr 1973). Also circular letter from Joe Papp thanking her for her support for the New York Shakespeare Theatre Festival tribute to Jack MacGowran, handwritten note by Melanie [ ] commenting that the evening was a great success thanks to her contribution (7 May 1973). Also letter from Brigit P Mescal, Hatfield, Hertshire, to Siobhán McKenna, saying that her father had taught her at UCG, and wondering if she had any advice for her son Alexander, who was 19 and wanted to become an actor (2 July 1973). Also copies of letter from Captain Tony Whetstone of the HMS Juno, saying that he and members of the crew enjoyed her in Juno and the Paycock at the Mermaid Theatre (27 July 1973).

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      25/07/2013
      23/07/2025

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