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A typed script of The Seagull by Anton Chekhov translated by Michael Frayn, Sep 1985, 84 pages including title page, 14 pages of introduction with a note on the translation by Michael Frayn, one page of characters, one page on the pronunciation of names and 67 pages of the play, Sep 1985, with compliments slip from Fraser & Dunlop Scripts Ltd,

A typed copy of the script for The Pelican by August Strindberg, translated by Jonas Gustafson assisted by Nicholas Gilbrook, copyright 14.11.1983, comprising a title page and 44 pages of script with cast of characters at top of page one. Unbound

Photocopy of the script for The Little Carts or Working the Dolls, A Play in One Act by Bryan Guinness, first published in The Dublin Magazine, Spring 1968, 16 pages, with By Bryan Guinness (Lord Moyne) and an address handwritten in felt tip pen on the front page

Photocopy of a play script for The Disenchanted A Drama in Three Acts by Budd Schulberg and Harvey Breit, based on the novel by Budd Schulberg, published by Samuel French, Inc, copyright 1959, comprising a title page, page with rights, cast list with details of the first performance in 1958, synopsis and 39 pages of script, unbound

The second play that Kenneth MacMillan directed was August Strindberg's The Dance of Death for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, England, in 1983

The Chairs and The Lesson were the first plays that Kenneth MacMillan directed for the theatre. The double bill opened on 16 Jul 1982 at the New Inn Theatre, London. Material comprises

1. Single cash bound book with handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan on the mood of the play, the characters, and notes for the performances. 30 pages with notes, two for Dance of Death, the subsequent play he directed
2. Copy of typed letter requesting performing rights for the plays. Unsigned, n.d.
3. Programme for the performances, with The New Inn St Marys Rd Ealing W5 written by Kenneth MacMillan in pencil on the cover
4. Typed letter from John Holloway to Kenneth MacMillan, with audience breakdown and payment details. Also thanking Kenneth MacMillan for the success of the double bill and inviting him to work at the New Inn whenever he likes. With two pages of accounts, n.d.
5. Typed Petty Cash claim from Adam Harrison to Kenneth MacMillan, with five receipts, 19 Jul 1982
6. Typed letter from Adam Harrison, Stage Manager, to Kenneth MacMillan with final details, 7 Aug 1982
7. Handwritten letter from Armand [Gerrard] at The Touring Office apologising for being unable to find backing to take the plays to Edinburgh, 11Jul 1982
8. Handwritten letter from Shelagh Fraser asking Kenneth MacMillan to read a play she has written, 12 Jul (1982)
9. Handwritten letter from Richard Denning apologising to Kenneth MacMillan for pulling out of the production, 20 Jul 1982
10. Handwritten good luck postcard from Mary [Miller] to Kenneth MacMIllan, n.d.
11. Handwritten postcard from Mary [Miller] to Kenneth MacMillan, n.d.
12. Handwritten letter from 'Prince Charles' to 'Lord MacMillan' with congratulations, 26 Jul 1982

Lou Stein, Artistic Director of the Gate Theatre Club at the Latchmere, London, wrote to Kenneth MacMillan about the possibility of him directing The Bathhouse in 1983 or 1984. Mentions MacMillan directing Dance of Death at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. 5 May 1983, 3 Jun 1983, 24 Jan 1984

The typed script is interleaved with blank pages, and has handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan in black felt tip pen, graphite, green and red pencils. The notes include a list of scenes, pacing, motivation and mood, n.d.

The typed script is interleaved with blank pages, and has handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan in black felt tip pen, graphite, green, purple, orange, brown and red pencils. The notes include a list of scenes, pacing, motivation and mood. The title page is signed and dated, Kenneth MacMillan Aug 15 Manchester '83. There is a black and white postcard of August Strindberg taped to the inside front cover of the binder, sent from Stockholm, signature illegible

The contents of this file comprise

1. A bound version of the script for Kingdom of Earth, with handwritten annotations, some by Kenneth MacMillan, the script provided by the Hampstead Theatre, n.d.
2. A typed note from Louise Jeffreys on Hampstead Theatre letter headed paper, giving details of the next production meeting, n.d., with handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan on the reverse