Item 452 - Letters received by Siobhán McKenna relating to the production of "The Loves of Cass McGuire"

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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).

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