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Typed scenario for Little Red Riding Good A Fable by Roxanne Shafer, copyright 1983

Victor Price, novelist and poet, sent two scenarios set in Scotland for Kenneth MacMillan's consideration, with covering letter 7.1.1980, and a handwritten copy of Kenneth MacMillan's reply 10.5.1980

The material in this file consists mainly of correspondence sent to Kenneth MacMillan suggesting stories, scenarios or music that he might be interested in creating ballets to. The correspondence mainly consists of a single letter, often with no reply. Some of the writers are known to Kenneth MacMillan, the majority are not. The material comprises:

1. Handwritten letter from Richard Tony Arnell, composer, suggesting a reworking of John Cranko's ballet The Angels, 12.12.1990, enclosing a printed leaflet with biography and photograph of Arnell
2. Handwritten letter from Margery Anthea Baird, Music Librarian at the University of London Library, suggesting Ralph Vaughan Williams' Fourth Symphony, 13.4.1981, with envelope
3. Five page handwritten letter from Irina Baronova suggesting the music of Antol Dorati, 29.6.1979, with envelope
4. Two page handwritten letter from Richard Rodney Bennett with details of a commission that might also interest Kenneth MacMillan, undated with envelope postmarked 11.5.1985
5. Printed booklet about Gerald, Lord Berners, from Chester Music, giving a brief biography and a selected list of works
6. Typed letter from Ed Bland, contemporary composer, explaining his interest in composing for dance and enclosing a list of compositions and accomplishments, undated but with envelope postmarked 3.6.1980
7. Two two-page typed letters from Werner Buechner about Margaret Buechner's score for the ballet Elizabeth, proposing the score as an alternative score for Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling, 18.3.1991, with Kenneth MacMillan's typed reply 12.7.1991
8. One typed page titled The White Swan a story for ballet by Sean Connery, giving the plot. With a press cutting for a review of the auto-biography of his ex-wife Diane Cilento that mentions the ballet. Undated but scenario c.1960s
9. Two page typed letter from Irene M P Cornes with suggestions for ballet on the life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, 30.4.1992, with Kenneth MacMillan's typed response, 6.7.1992
10. One page typed letter from Kenneth J Crowther suggesting 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, 14,3,1991, with Kenneth MacMillan's typed response, 12.7.1991
11. One page typed letter from Kenyon Emrys-Roberts enclosing a tape of his music for the BBC TV drama Count Dracula (tape not with letter) 1.1.1980
12. One page typed letter from Pola Forchhammer requesting the return of his music for a ballet version of Hamlet, 27.12.1979
13. Three typed letters from David Gray re the play Clouds Go Right by Phyllis Gray, with idc from the Stage Door at the Royal Opera House, London, asking Kenneth MacMillan to call Mr Gray, and a response from Iris Law on behalf of Kenneth MacMillan, 26.5.1979-1.8.1978
14. Two handwritten letters from Lois Hudson, the first enclosing suggested scenes and a cassette with explanations and musical suggestions, and Kenneth MacMillan's typed response, 16.3.1992-6.7.1992 (cassette not with the letters)
15. Handwritten letter from John Jefferson-Hayes suggesting Schoenberg's Cello Concerto in D as a score for a ballet, 30.7.1990
16. Handwritten letter from Marie Jones suggesting music by Martinu based on an Indian tale, 12.12.1988
17. Hand written letter from Elisabeth Lyon enclosing a recording of some of her music and her short story about Saint Elisabeth, 5.3.1991, with Kenneth MacMillan's typed response returning her materials, 12.7.1991
18. Handwritten letter from John McGowan suggesting Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, 29.12.1981
19. Handwritten letter from Gordon Mackintosh about his dance-drama The Bacchae, undated with envelope postmarked 23.12.1982, envelope has lists of numbers with some names written by Kenneth MacMillan in blue pencil
20. Typed letter from Cecil Madden with details of a story by Cervantes, Rinconete and Cortadillo, with reply from Kenneth MacMillan's assistant, 23.7.1981 and 4.8.1981
21. Typed letter from Jane McCulloch, neighbour of Kenneth MacMillan's, suggesting a ballet on the life of Jean Harlow, 8.1.(1980)
22. Typed letter from Dallas M Coors re scenario for ballet on Marie Antoinette by Gordon Moody, 22.7.1981
23. Two page handwritten letter from Hugh Morris suggesting his play Dance of the Amanita as a ballet, undated
24. Typed letter from Claire O'Connor with typed scenarios for two ballet, 6.1.1991
25. Typed letter from Robin Orr, professor of music, offering a tape of his Third Symphony, 22.3.1983
26. Three handwritten letters and one typed scenario for a ballet from Alan Pinniger, 6.7.1982-19.2.1987
27. Four handwritten pages giving the Synopses of Puccini's Operas Edgar and La Rondine with notes about copyright and publishers. Written on music manuscript paper
28. Typed letter from Joyce I Robb with an idea for a ballet The Addict, 18.2.1981
29. Typed letter from Leonard Salzedo suggesting a revival of Mardi Gras, 2.5.1990
30. Handwritten letter from Violet Scrutton (?) requesting the return of her libretto for Peace Force idea for a ballet, 24.4.1979
31. Typed letter from Herbert Ross re speaking to Stephen Sondheim about using the score for Stavisky and enclosing contact details, on Nijinsky headed notepaper, 13.8.1979
32. Typed note from Stephen Sondheim who would be thrilled to have Kenneth MacMillan choreograph Stavisky, 24.9.1979
33. Handwritten letter from Kay Walsh about an idea for a ballet, 3rd March
34. Handwritten letter from Jean Lloyd Webber, mother of Andrew Lloyd Webber, suggesting Aurora, a tone poem written by Andrew's father, 21.2.1987
35. Handwritten card from Arnold Wesker discussing the possibility of a ballet of his play The Kitchen, 31.3.1980, with a photocopy of a review of a ballet of Equus
36. Two page handwritten letter from Ms S L Williams suggesting Bela Bartok's Dance Suite, 27.3.1981
37. Handwritten letter from R.Charles Williams offering to compose a score, undated
38. Handwritten letter from Nicholas Wilson enclosing a tape of his music and reminding Kenneth MacMillan that he has previously worked with Jonathan Burrows, 7.2.1991 (no tape with the letter)
39. Handwritten letter from Casper Wrede asking for a meeting to discuss an idea for a ballet, 18.12.1989
40. Typed letter from Howard Stokar Management recommending the music of Charles Wuorinen, enclosing five printed pages of additional information and two audio cassettes, 21.5.1991, and Kenneth MacMillan's reply returning the tapes, 12.7.1991
41. Handwritten letter from Michael Tippett asking if Kenneth MacMillan would want to be in charge of a new production of The Midsummer Marriage at the Royal Opera House, 16.1.1967
42. Typed letter from Simon&Schuster enclosing a copy of Ms Kay Thompson's Eloise and suggesting the possibility of a vocal ballet based on Eloise, 22 Jun 1982 (the copy is not in the Archive)

The correspondence in this file relates to proposed publications and includes

1. one handwritten letter from Zsuzsi Roboz about a proposed book of ballet portraits, asking to include Kenneth MacMillan and enclosing catalogues for recent exhibitions, 16 Jun 1976
2. three typed letters from Gyles Brandreth, Victorama Ltd., arranging lunch with Kenneth MacMillan and Edward Thorpe to discuss the proposed Everyman's Companion to Ballet, 11 Nov-18 Dec 1981, one handwritten letter from Gyles Brandreth enclosing a copy of the proposed treatment for the book, 8 Jan 1982, and a typed letter from Malcolm Gerratt, Director of JM Dent & Sons, Publishers, about moving the project forward, 8 Apr 1982
3. two typed letters from Robert Penman about the possibility of collaborating on a book, 2 Jul 1983 and 16 Dec 1986; one typed letter from Robert Penman to Deborah MacMillan about the possibility of working on two books about Kenneth MacMillan, 21 Apr 1993
4. one handwritten letter from Roger Schlesinger, Publishing and Literary Consultant, about working together 'on your book', 2 Mar 1987
5. one typed letter from Alistair [Livingstone] of The Image Bank enclosing a proposal for Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Portfolio of Ballet Designs, comprising nine printed pages with black and white illustrations of designs, 1989
6. one typed letter from Linda Saughnessy, AP Watt Ltd, asking if Kenneth MacMillan would be prepared to be interviewed for a forthcoming autobiography from Rudolf Nureyev, 19 Sep 1990
7. one typed letter from Gillian Morton, Origen Arts, about a forthcoming children's book on ballet and asking if Kenneth MacMillan would answer some questions on choreography, 8 Feb 1991. With Kenneth MacMillan's typed reply, 12 Jul 1991

1. Typed letter from Dr Jeremy Russell to Dr James O'Keefe in Brisbane, with details of Kenneth MacMillan's previous heart treatments and copy of cardiogram on reverse of letter. 11 Aug 1988
2. Two typed letters to Dr O'Keefe, with results of Echocardiography and Continuous ECG Monitor. 12 Aug 1988
3. Typed letter from Dr O'Keefe with full report of tests and results carried out on Kenneth MacMillan, with recommendations for treatment and copies of results of Cardiac Catheter Report and ECG
4. Completed List of Medication for Patients on Discharge
5. Note from Deborah to Kenneth MacMillan re Jeremy Russell referring Kenneth MacMillan to Dr Paul Oldershaw at the Brompton Hospital, London
6. Leaflet All About Coronary Arteriography, published by the National Heart Foundation of Australia

Kenneth MacMillan created the one-act ballet Quartet for Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet which premiered on 2.3.1982 at Sadler's Wells Theatre, London. The ballet consisted of a pas de deux entitled Verdi Variations, which MacMillan choreographed early in 1982 for Peter Schaufuss and Elisabetta Terabust to the first movement of Verdi's music, and a new second movement for four dancers. MacMillan subsequently revised the choreography of the first movement and added a third movement. This version premiered on 7 Apr1982 at The Bristol Hippodrome, Bristol, UK. The material comprises: one first night telegram to Deborah Williams (MacMillan) and Kenneth MacMillan from Peter (Wright), 2 Mar 1982

One typed letter from Jack Gold, one of the Directors of Quintet Films Ltd, enclosing an application form for ACTT membership, 13 Feb 1984