Description | Loosely bound volume entitled 'National Theatre Scheme. Presented for consideration of the Drafting Committee by the British Drama League, December, 1929'. Topics discussed in the volume include the need for a National Theatre; the repertory and selection of plays; technical details about the building; formation of the company, including salaries; number of performances to be given, seats prices and receipts; discussion of the site to be given by the London County Council, between the southern site of the New Charing Cross Bridge and the County Hall; potential role of the Old Vic as a 'nursery' for young actors for the National Theatre, the National Theatre Outside London. |