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Kenneth MacMillan enjoyed a family holiday on Arran in 1980. One letter asking him to become a Patron of the proposed Arran Theatre and Arts Trust, 23 Oct 1988, and one thanking him for agreeing to become a Patron, 12 Dec 1988

In 1992 Kenneth MacMillan was in discussion with Jane P. Hermann about staging [Romeo and Juliet at the Arena di Verona]. The discussions continued with Deborah MacMillan, following Kenneth MacMillan's death in November 1992. There are three typed faxes from Jane P. Hermann, one handwritten reply from Kenneth MacMillan and three handwritten replies from Deborah MacMillan, 21 Oct 1992 - 5 Jan 1993 and n.d.

Anya Sainsbury was a dancer with The Royal Ballet, as Anya Linden, and created roles in several of Kenneth MacMillan's early ballets. She married John Sainsbury and they were great supporters of The Royal Ballet and the Royal Opera House as well as friends of Kenneth and Deborah MacMillan. The material in this file comprises

1. One page handwritten note from John Sainsbury to Kenneth and Debbie thanking them for their birthday wishes, dated Nov 8th, no year
2. One page letter handwritten on both sides, from Anya to Kenneth, c/o the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, forwarding Kate (Firestone's) contact details in California where Anya is staying, and sending best wishes for the forthcoming performances of Isadora in New York, undated but envelope postmarked June 1981
3. One page letter handwritten on both sides, from Anya to Kenneth congratulating him on the revival of Rite of Spring, with envelope, 26.10.1987
4. One page handwritten letter from John to Kenneth, sending congratulations for the performance of Rite of Spring, with envelope, 27.10.(1987)
5. Handwritten note to Kenneth from John and Anya (written by John) praising the performance 'of a true work of genius', undated by accompanied by a typed compliments slip dated 13.10.1989. The note refers to the performance of Requiem on 12.10.1989
6. Handwritten pencil draft of a thank you letter to John and Anya for the holiday on Crete that Kenneth, Deborah and Charlotte spent with the Sainsburys in 1991. Unrelated notes on the reverse in blue biro

Kenneth MacMillan was invited to be a member of the jury for the Annual Examination of dancers at the Paris Opera Ballet in 1977. The material in this file includes the invitation, instructions and list of the jury, a printed folder with an history and introduction to the Annual Examination with the names of dancers and roles for 1977, and seven typed forms with Kenneth MacMillan's handwritten comments. Dancers that year included [Patrick] Dupond, [Monique] Loudieres and [Elizabeth] Platel

Includes an article by Richardson - 'Friendship Through the Dance... What the Festival has Done'; competitor listings and previous winners.