| Description | The file includes: a guide to AP Herbert's [Jocelyn's father] literary works, 1973; postcards from Tony Harrison, one congratulating Herbert on Square Rounds and others organising a trip to Delphi; paperwork regarding discussions with the National Theatre about being a resident designer, including copy letters from Herbert to Laurence Olivier; thoughts on the National Theatre development on London's South Bank including a copy letter to Laurence Olivier answering his questions about it and circulars sent to the Building Committee, including latter papers and letters about the Olivier stage from Peter Hall, 1970s-1980s, of note is one dated 10 Sep 1979 where Hall lays down his thoughts on the stage and productions and a floor plan; typed segments from Jocelyn Herbert - A Theatre Workbook (Art Books International, 1993); notebook with sketches; pre-production meeting notes for Square Rounds, 27 Apr 1992; letter to George Devine regarding Play, 9 Mar 1964, by Samuel Beckett; Prometheus schedules for travel and shooting; a list of Lindsay Anderson items at the National Film and Television Archive, a letter regarding a book on Anderson from Gavin [Lambert] and an essay entitled 'Discovering Lindsay' by Lois Smith; Lillian Gish news clippings including a piece on Whales of August in Films and Filming, Mar 1988; two letter from John Dexter [director], one regarding The Merchant, 2 Aug 1976
There are also letters from a file marked 'extra special': correspondence with Tony Richardson, c1975; and a letter from John Dexter, 27 Jan 1976, regarding a Metropolitan Opera performance of Aida.
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