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Kenneth MacMillan talks to Lynn Barber about 'Things I Wish I'd Known at 18', including about the old boy network, having a better education, and being able to enjoy himself and have fun.

Illustration from Kinematograph Weekly, 13 Nov 1952, showing Kenneth MacMillan as the Dancer in An Albany Films Production Tread Softly. Includes a covering note to Charlotte [MacMillan]

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

Five tributes from colleagues at dance companies in the UK and around the world, sent in the days following the announcement of the death of Kenneth MacMillan

1. From Marcia Haydee and the Stuttgart Ballet to The Royal Ballet. Stuttgart Ballet will revive two of his works next year as a memorial for the twentieth anniversary of the death of John Cranko, to remember both of them. Undated
2. Message from Carol McPhee to say that English National Ballet will be dedicating their performances that night to Kenneth MacMillan, and sending love and sympathy. 31 Oct 1992
3. Letter from Isao Hirowatari, Japan Performing Arts Foundation, The Tokyo Ballet, to report that before the performance by American Ballet Theatre on 2 Nov 1992, Kevin McKenzie made a short speech dedicating the performance in memory of Kenneth MacMillan. They placed his photograph and arrangements of flowers both back stage and front of house. 6 Nov 1992
4. Copy of fax sent from John Taras to Kevin McKenzie, American Ballet Theatre, with recollections of Kenneth MacMillan which he hopes will be of some use. Undated
5. Two typed pages of a tribute by Peter Wright written for The Dancing Times, 18 Nov 1992, signed For Deborah with love Peter. An accompanying handwritten note from Peter Wright to Deborah explains that it may have to be held over till the January issue as there is already so much about Kenneth in the December issue. Headed Birmingham - Friday, signed Much love Peter

Two postcards from Georgina Parkinson to Kenneth and Deborah MacMillan, comprising

1. Handwritten postcard from Brazil, undated
2. Handwritten postcard from Santa Fe, undated

Hans Werner Henze was commissioned to compose Undine for Frederick Ashton's ballet Ondine, premiered by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, London, in 1958. This printed piano score was published and copyright by Edition Schott. Mainz, Germany in 1958. With compliments slip from B. Schott's and Son, Mainz

In 1990 Universal Arts Management, New York, on requested permission on behalf of the Universal Ballet Company to perform the Romeo and Juliet balcony pas de deux. This file contains :
One handwritten fax from Kenneth MacMillan asking about the length of the license and who would dance Romeo, 27 Aug 1990
One typed fax explaining that as the Company currently does not have a permanent male principal strong enough to portray the role of Romeo, they will postpone the staging, 18 Oct 1990

One typed letter inviting Kenneth MacMillan to give a principal public lecture for the University, and Kenneth MacMillan's reply regretfully declining due to existing commitments, 19 and 26 Jan 1977