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173 Riverside Drive Apt. 16C, New York City, N.Y. 10024 - Is cautious about restaging the play is protectiveness towards a "favourite son", is afraid of revisionist criticism in the press, found the reception of 'The Gift of the Gorgon' hurtful; believes the play belongs at the Olivier Theatre; is working on two plays at the moment, one set in a probation office, and the other about Tchaikovsky, and filming of 'Lettice and Lovage' for television will take some time, would want to revise 'Royal Hunt'; still thinks Trevor Nunn is the person to direct, though he praises Edward Hall; suggests they meet.

Two copies of a fax to Peter Shaffer c/o Patricia McNaughton, ML2000 Ltd. Letterhead: NT, National Theatre, South Bank, London SE1 QPX - Wants to reopen the conversation begun last year at Stephen Sondheim's house about a revival of 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun'; knows he had concerns about Trevor [Nunn]'s involvement in the play, and Trevor is happy for Nicholas to approach Peter; it is an ideal time to revisit the play; Edward Hall wants to direct it, is an absolutely terrific director; asks to meet; the Education Department tell him the noh play is lobbied for more often by their regulars.