Programme includes a short performance by Members of the Royal Academy of Dancing, arranged by Phyllis Bedells
Handwritten aerogramme from Sydney, Australia to Kenneth and Deborah MacMillan, complaining of the difficulties of the season but reporting that 'Romeo (and Juliet) is certainly the best thing on the bill'. Thanks them for the first night telegram. Praises Ivan Nagy both as dancer and person, reports that she makes her delayed debut as Swanhilda, and mentions forthcoming visit from Dan Hogg, 31.8.1972
MacMillan, KennethThis Collection covers Genée’s performing career from the earliest years and includes a significant number of photographs of late 19th and early 20th century ballets, programmes and ephemera for performances in the UK and overseas, professional and personal memorabilia. There is material covering her work with the RAD, a significant number of letters especially to Anton Dolin, art works, designs, music scores, teaching notes and her memoirs written with Ivor Guest. It is a comprehensive record of a career as well as a rich resource for the study of ballet.
Genée, AdelineThe cutting has been sent to Bedells by Eric Johns and includes a covering letter from Johns dated May 18, 1970.
Address books and phone numbers, mostly undated but all for land-lines. They include contact details for people in the dance, theatre and design professions in the UK and abroad as well as family and friends.
MacMillan, Kenneth