File 49 - Triad

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RAD/2/MAC/3/1/49

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Triad

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  • 1972 (Creation)

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Two handwritten letters, one with hand-addressed envelope, and two telegrams

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MacMillan, Kenneth
(1929-12-11 - 1992-10-29)

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Royal Academy of Dance

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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

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