Description | The notebooks contains notes on the period when Roy Williams was a contestant for the George Devine Award for 'Lift Off', premiered 1999 won Award 2000. The book also contains drafts to: Stephen Daldry, director, regarding the restoration of the Royal Court Theatre; Tony Harrison regarding a review of his poetry; to John [Helpen?] regarding letters from John Osborne to George Devine; Duncan Scott, director, regarding theatre lighting and Samuel Beckett; and John Mortimer, playwright, regarding a speech and broadcast he gave and the re-designed Royal Court Theatre. There are references to: Percy [Margaret] Harris; Andrew's Farm and Princedale Road, Herbert's country and London homes; Herbert's daughter, Olivia Lousada; and the death of James Macgibbon, publisher. Also included are to do lists. |