This file relates to Kenneth MacMillan's first season as Artistic Associate and includes business and personal material. The file contains

1. Invitations to a photographic exhibition, to fund raising balls celebrating the first performances of Romeo and Juliet, a dinner in honour of Kenneth MacMillan and John Taras, and the National Society of Arts and Letters honouring Mikhail Baryshnikov
2. Three press releases announcing the 45th anniversary season of American Ballet Theatre, the Company premieres of Romeo and Juliet and of Anastasia
3. Office memos covering press and marketing events and some general admin, including comment on a dancer's weight and another's injury, and access to the viewing booth
4. Correspondence including a handwritten letter from Kenneth MacMillan to Deborah MacMillan, a handwritten letter from Princess Margaret expressing her regret at not being able to attend a performance in New York, letters of congratulations on the performances of Romeo and Juliet, a letter to Nora Kaye from Howard Rosenman enclosing a suggested treatment of The Death of Christopher Marlowe, to Kenneth MacMillan inviting him to join Dance Theatre of Harlem's Benefit Committee, to Deborah MacMillan about her theatrical jewellery

Correspondence from administrative and artistic staff at the Royal Opera House including Anthony Russell Roberts, John Tooley, Paul Findlay, Peter Wright and Norman Morrice, the press and publications departments. It includes a handwritten draft and typed letter from Kenneth MacMillan to the Editor of The Guardian Newspaper and a typed letter from Peter Wright to Linda Christmas, in response to her article criticising MacMillan's period as Artistic Director of The Royal Ballet, concerns raised by Kenneth MacMillan and Norman Morrice about technical standards at the Royal Opera House, events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Royal Ballet and Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet in 1981, a performance of Romeo and Juliet to celebrate the marriage of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales, 1981, Ninette de Valois's 80th birthday, the proposed premiere of The Prince of the Pagodas in 1983, to Cameron Mackintosh Productions re the possible release of Stephen Jefferies, the Financial Scrutiny of the Royal Opera House by Clive Priestley, the redevelopment of the Royal Opera House, possible performances by Natalia Makarova in the 1984/85 season.
There are handwritten letters from Ninette de Valois and her brother Gordon Anthony re Madam's 80th birthday, from Colin Davis and Norman Morrice, and postcards from Peter Wright from Yugoslavia, 1981, from Leslie Edwards, Monica Parker and Michael Somes from Japan and China, 1983.
Interdepartmental communications give details of press nights, interviews and photographers

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House, London, UK. The ballet was created on the young dancers Lynn Seymour and Christopher Gable but the first night was danced by Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev. The ballet has subsequently been performed by ballet companies all over the world. The material for the 1965 production by The Royal Ballet comprises:

1. Five typed pages, four of Cast Biographies (compiled from Shakespeare's play by Mary Miller) and one of the action of the entire story that takes place over four days. Undated
2. Three typed pages of Cast Biographies (Taken from the play by Mary Miller) with slight differences to the above. With Deborah handwritten in pencil top right of first page. Undated
3. 33 telegrams wishing good luck for the first night and congratulations on the success of the ballet. 8.2.1965 (1), 9.2.1965 (30), 10.2.1965 (1), 18.2.1965 (1)
4. One handwritten letter from Mary (Miller) to Kenneth MacMillan wishing him great success
5. One typed letter from Lord Drogheda, Chair of the Board of Directors at the Royal Opera House, to Kenneth MacMillan, complaining about two pieces in the Sunday Telegraph, praising Romeo and Juliet and suggesting possible composers for his next work including Benjamin Britten and Hans Werner Henze, 14.2.1965
6. One photocopy of a telegram from David Webster, General Administrator at the Royal Opera House, to Kenneth MacMillan reporting the unprecedented number of curtain calls for the second cast of Romeo and Juliet in New York, Christopher Gable and Lynn Seymour, 23.4.1965
7. Two typed letters from Tony and Julie (Andrews) in New York expressing their admiration, 23.4.1965
8. Handwritten notes by Kenneth MacMillan, with comments on an unknown Juliet's performance. On Northern Ballet Theatre stamped envelope, postmarked 20.1.1989
9. 10 black and white photocopies of costume designs with the character and dancers' names written on, and some handwritten notes from Kenneth MacMillan (large). The character of Romeo is to be danced by [Derek] Deane who danced the role in the 1970s
   Material for the 2010 production by the ballet company of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy, comprises:
10. 44 colour copies of costume designs by Odette Nicoletti
11. Eight colour copies of set designs by Mauro Carosi
12. A ring bound volume of plastic front cover, title page and 13 pages, showing the scenery and scene changes

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House, London. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart.. This file contains

1. Three pages of lined paper with a handwritten list of the action of the ballet by Act and Scene, in blue biro
2. One photocopy of a fax giving a list of the extras for Romeo and Juliet, Teatro Alla Scala, Milan, 17.5.1995
3. Photocopies of three pages of a typed Rudimentary Prop List, with As of 12/13/84 handwritten on top of first page, with pencil annotations by Monica Parker, the list dated 13.5.1975
4. Photocopy of a stage plan with placings for props, Act I, scene 1, January 1976, The Royal Ballet

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House, London. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart.. This file contains the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. Two title pages giving Book Numbers and contents, handwritten in black biro on score paper
2. Book 12, ring bound in blue card covers, with Romeo Act I Fight, Act II Letter Scene and Act II Romeo and Tybalt Fight on front cover, with notes and date 1980 in top right cover, in black biro over pencil and blue biro. 13 pages of score handwritten in pencil, blue biro and red felt pen. No back cover
3. Book 1, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo, Romeo and Juliet on front cover with other details crossed out and details of Notes contained in the book added. Pencil, blue biro and felt tip pen, red felt tip pen. Two pages of score handwritten in pencil with green and black felt pen additions. Internal divider of blue card with Book 8, Corps - wedding Act II, Romeo, and Act III Potion Scene - Juliet written in blue felt tip pen, blue biro and pencil. Other details crossed out. Three pages of score handwritten in pencil
4. 13 loose pages of score handwritten in pencil, with lists of some casts, December 1971 and 1975
5. Book 10, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and a list of the dances in Act I, scene 4 in blue biro, with 14 pages of handwritten score in pencil, including six blank pages.
6. Book 3, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I Balcony Pas de Deux and Act III Bedroom Pas de Deux in blue biro, with eight pages of handwritten score in pencil
7. Book 16, ring bound in blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and Act III and a list of the dances, and Checked 1970 at top left of cover, with 12 pages of handwritten score in pencil

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains part of the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. One handwritten title page giving a list of the book numbers and contents, in black biro, undated
2. Book 5, ring bound with blue card covers, Act II, Romeo solo + 3 Ladies of the Town + Mercutio + Benvolio (Part 1) handwritten in black biro, and Romeo and Juliet written in green felt tip pen, with five pages of score in pencil
3. Book 15, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo and Juliet Act II and Act III with the dances handwritten in blue biro, and Checked 1970 in top left corner, with eight pages of score in pencil
4. Book 15A, ring bound with blue card covers, Act 2 Marriage Scene/Friar Lawrence, Juliet gets potion from Friar Lawrence handwritten in blue biro. Further details in pencil crossed out, with five pages of score in pencil. No back cover
5. Book 13, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo and Julie Act II No 30 (-after Marriage) Crowd Scene and Ton-Up, handwritten in black biro, Checked 1970 in top left corner, with 20 pages of score in pencil. Handwritten pencil notes on back cover have been crossed out
6. Book 9, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo Act II Sword Fight (with 1980 New Fight), Act III Family Scene - after Bedroom P de D, and Act II Mother (Lady Capulet - Tyb's death) handwritten in blue felt tip pen, some annotations in red and green felt tip pen, with nine pages of score in pencil with blue biro markings. No back cover
7. Book 17, ring bound with blue card covers, Romeo Act II Mercutio's Death, Lead into Romeo fight with Tybalt, and Act III Dead P de D handwritten in blue felt pen, with annotations in red and green felt tip pen, with six pages of score in pencil
8. Two pages of score, in pencil, Dead P de D

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains part of the rough score by Faith Worth and comprises

1. Title page a list of the books and their contents, handwritten in black biro.
2. Six pages of score, three with notes and score in pencil, three blank pages
3. Book 7, ring bound with blue card covers with Act I Opening, Act II Opening Dance, Perf Notes Act II Romeo enters and further details in red felt tip pen overwritten in black biro, Checked 1970 in top left corner in black felt tip pen, with 11 pages of score in pencil with black biro and felt pen additions. No back cover
4. Book 6, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and list of dances in blue biro, some crossed out in pencil, with 15 pages of score in pencil
5. Book 18, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and list of dances in blue biro and pencil, with 16 pages of score in pencil. No back cover
6. Book 4, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I No. 10 Nursery Scene and No. 20 Romeo - Balcony Solo in blue biro, with eight pages of score in pencil. With note in pencil of what 'Rudy does' at end of Balcony Solo
7. Book 2, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I No. 11 Going to the Ball and Exit from Ballroom in black and blue biro, with 12 pages of score in pencil, with a note in top margin on page 18 'KMc 1970'
8. Book 11, ring bound with blue card covers with Romeo and Juliet Act I and a list of dances in black and blue biro and pencil, with 12 pages of score in pencil

Kenneth MacMillan created the three-act ballet Romeo and Juliet for The Royal Ballet which premiered on 9.2.1965 at the Royal Opera House. The ballet continues to be performed regularly by The Royal Ballet and is also in the repertory of ballet companies around the world. There are five files relating to the Benesh Movement Notation score, mostly the rough score recorded by Faith Worth with some later material recorded by Tom Steuart. This file contains the material recorded by Tom Steuart and comprises

1. One ring bound score with brown card covers with Opening Dance Act 2 Romeo/Juliet Changes Oct 1979 and Mandolin Dance Act 2, Romeo/Juliet June 1981 handwritten in black biro on the front cover, with 43 pages of score with photocopies of score pasted onto left page, 14 pages are not bound
2. One plain sheet of paper with handwritten description of townswomen and whores dance
3. Nine small, 13 large and 8 large photocopied pages with grid of stage area with notes and notations

The material in this file comprises correspondence and agreements relating to recordings of Kenneth MacMillan's work made by the National Video Corporation. It includes

1. An agreement for the recording and distribution of performances of Triad by American Ballet Theatre, 1984
2. An idc from Janet Judd, Press Office for The Royal Ballet, with credits for Romeo and Juliet, 1985
3. A letter and agreement for the recording of the bedroom pas de deuxs from Manon and Romeo and Juliet for use in a programme on Natalia Makarova, 1985
4. Faxes asking to extend the agreement for Manon, 1991
5. Correspondence for the use of Manon and Romeo and Juliet in the programme Variations on an Enigma, 1990
6. Correspondence and agreements for the use of Manon and The Prince of the Pagodas, 1990 and 1991
7. Faxes re the dispute with Mme A Bessant-Massenet over the credits required for the music used for Manon
8. Double page colour sales brochure with details of Manon with colour photo of Anthony Dowell and Jennifer Penney, n.d.

Correspondence between Kenneth and Deborah MacMillan and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association re payment for performances of Romeo and Juliet at the Hollywood Bowl in July 1992