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- 1983-1984, undated (Creation)
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Two files of handwritten and typed notes, typed letters, one press cutting and programme proof page, first night telegrams, good luck cards and congratulations, one sleeve of two pages of choreographic notation paper
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Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Different Drummer for The Royal Ballet which received its premiere on 24 Feb 1984 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Material in the two files consists of notes and correspondence before the opening night, good luck telegrams and cards for the first night, and cards of congratulation. There are two pages of handwritten notes on choreographic score notation paper, mostly by Kenneth MacMillan, in pencil and black biro (large)
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The choreographic notation pages are stored in Box 51
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A selection of material in these files would be interesting to digitise
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- MacMillan, Kenneth (Subject)
- The Royal Ballet (Subject)