Mostrar 839 resultados

Kenneth MacMillan created the Venusburg Ballet for Richard Wagner's opera Tannhauser using dancers from London Contemporary Dance Theatre which received its premiere on 25.9.1984 at the Royal Opera House, London.
The material comprises

1. Photocopies of correspondence between Elijah Moshinsky, director, and John Tooley, General Director of the Royal Opera House, London, 9.1.1984 and 11.1.1984
2. Two handwritten postcards from Elijah Moshinsky to Kenneth MacMillan, one enclosing a copy of the score, one thanking MacMillan for his work
3. One handwritten and one typed letter from Colin Davis, Music Director of The Royal Opera and conductor for Tannhauser, to Kenneth MacMillan both expressing his pleasure at the prospect of working with Kenneth MacMillan and one enclosing a tape of the music for the ballet, 22.3.1984 and 5.6.1984
4. One typed letter from Rashna Homji to Kenneth MacMillan, suggesting some alternative dancers in the event she is unable to appear in Tannhauser, 10.7.1984
5. One typed letter from the Contracts Manager at the Royal Opera House, London to Kenneth MacMillan, confirming the dancers engaged for Tannhauser, 18.7.1984
6. Two greetings cards from dancers to Kenneth MacMillan on the first night, 25.9.1984
7. One greetings card from Romayne Grigorova, Ballet Mistress of The Royal Opera
8. One handwritten letter from Elijah Moshinsky, Director of Tannhauser, to Kenneth MacMillan apologising for not explaining that his ballet would not be included in the revival of Tannhauser, 1.8.1987

Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Triad for The Royal Ballet which received its premiere on 19.1.1972 at the Royal Opera House, London. The material comprises

1. One handwritten letter from HRH the Princess Margaret to Kenneth MacMillan explaining that she is unable to attend the first night as they are observing mourning for the death of the King of Denmark. On Kensington Palace headed notepaper, with accompanying envelope, both with black borders. In black ink, also signed by Tony (Armstrong Jones), 17.1.1972
2. Two first night telegrams, one from 'Madam' (Ninette de Valois), one from John and Patsy (Tooley), 19.1.1972. The one from Madam has a sticker with 're Triad ABT' on the reverse, written in black biro by Jann Parry. ABT has been crossed through in pencil
3. One handwritten letter from 'Madam' following later performances of Triad, and asking him to 'please embark on at least a 2 act one as soon as possible'. In black biro, dated June (?) 20th. Triad 1972 (Jan or Feb) June written in blue biro on reverse of letter by Jann Parry

Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Valley of Shadows for The Royal Ballet which premiered at the Royal Opera House, London on 3.3.1983. The material comprises

1. Handwritten card from Peter Schaufuss to Kenneth MacMillan praising the ballet, 2.3.1983
2. Handwritten letter from Claus Moser, Chairman of the Royal Opera House, London, to Kenneth MacMillan, praising the ballet. With accompanying envelope, undated
3. Typed letter from Mary Clarke, Editor of The Dancing Times, to Kenneth MacMillan in response to a letter from him. With accompanying envelope, 11.3.1983

Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Winter Dreams for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 7.2.1991 at the Royal Opera House, London. The material comprises

1. One list handwritten by Kenneth MacMillan of the action and/or scenes sometimes with the names of the dancers or characters, in pencil with amendments in blue ink. On the reverse of a page of rehearsal schedule for The Royal Ballet dated 27th December
2. Handwritten list of the movements of the ballet, with timings. In pencil with amendments by Kenneth MacMillan in blue ink
3. Handwritten explanation of the ballet by Kenneth MacMillan, in black biro. With a covering page for a fax to Kate Howells, publication department at the Royal Opera House, from Deborah (MacMillan) 5.6.1991
4. Envelope with handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan on the ballet, undated
5. Two handwritten postcards and one handwritten letter to Kenneth MacMillan, praising the ballet, from Eleanor Fazan 25.1.1991, Anthony Dowell 7.2.1991 and Jenny (Genista) McIntosh, Executive Director of the National Theatre, 27.2.1991
6. Typed note from Anya Sainsbury to Kenneth MacMillan inviting him to a supper party after the first night, 10.1.1991
7. One ground plan and two elevations showing positions of cameras and changes to scenery required for filming (large)

Kenneth MacMillan created the dances for John Osborne's musical The World of Paul Slickey which premiered on 5.5.1959 at the Palace Theatre, London. Material in this file consists of:

1. Card and metal invitation from John Osborne to Kenneth MacMillan for drinks and supper after the first night, written as a memo from Paul Slickey
2. Programme for the first night at the Palace Theatre, London 5.5.1959
3. Stage

Two original costume designs by Ian Spurling for Aquarius in 6.6.78, coloured felt pens, signed and dated by the artist:

1. One drawing of the front and reverse of the female costume for Aquarius, with a water jug, dated 2 May 1978
2. One drawing of two fronts and one reverse of the male costume for Aquarius, dated 3 May 1978

Material relating to Kenneth MacMillan's early school years at Great Yarmouth Grammar School, at Miss Joan G Thomas's School of Dance, ballet examination at the RAD, reminiscences and correspondence from former school friends, and an early play written by Kenneth MacMillan

Kenneth MacMillan directed three plays for the theatre between 1982 and 1984. He continued to pursue the idea of directing further plays for the stage as reflected in the correspondence in some of these files