| Description | The file largely contains correspondence and a few attached 'broadsheets' (which list each equipment system and how well it is functioning as well as action to be taken), stage schedules and rehearsal calls, meeting notes and progress reports sent mainly between Theatre Projects Consultants Ltd and the National Theatre. Specific topics covered include the Theatre's reports of equipment malfunction and defects, such as problematic windlasses on the drum revolve and poor lighting in the auditorium, and actions taken to address them; use of the company restaurant by contractors; machinery noise during performances; a summary of the progress towards completion of various items of equipment; contractor access to the site when the Theatre is operational and night shifts; meetings of the Ginger Group and of the Progress Sub-Committee of the South Bank Theatre Board; the opening of the Olivier Theatre and preparations for it; temperatures in the auditoriums; damage caused by stage staff to the machinery; personnel safety; comments on incident reports; and concerns about maintenance. Other correspondents include Peter Hall; the Greater London Council (GLC); Denys Lasdun & Partners; Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons Ltd; Tele-Stage Associates Ltd; Flint & Neill Ltd; and Evershed Power-Optics Ltd. The original card folder has been disposed of. 'N. T. - Correspondence (Broadsheets)' was written on the front cover. |