46th St. Theater, New York - Is glad to hear that 'Five Finger Exercise' is still going well despite 'the invalid' and Juliet [Mills]'s absence; is glad he likes Peter Brook; is distressed to hear about Brian [?] showing him the letter about ['The Royal Hunt of the Sun']; he found the play discursive with too many characters and too slow in getting underway; opened ['The Ages of Man'] the night before, it has gotten rave reviews; had four days in Havana at Christmas; everyone talks of 'Five Finger Exercise', hopes to put it on there in September; sends his love.
Sends promotional material showing goblets and bowls, with the note that the design can be to his preference or ideas.
Forwards flight details to France [not present].
Postcard from Óbidos, Portugal, quoting Elvira's opening line in 'Pizarro' to a gentleman who wakes her by kissing her hand.
On Violet Teale
On youth clubs
On Rhodesia
On independent television
On Bashir Saigol
On Percy Hadfield
Enjoyed working on the music for a revival of 'Yonadab' with him, and asks for a reference.
Mixed manuscript, typescript and photocopy, much revised, with repeating pages and miscellaneous order. Emphasis appears to be on the end of the play, with scenes of the court, the theatre, the doctor. Very similar to draft at item 11.
RL, Robert Lantz, 111 West 57th Street, New York, New York 10019 - Encloses a reimbursement cheque.
Includes a typescript copy of an article.
Sending good wishes for a triumphant evening.
Chines. Is in poor health
The numbered papers are a.34, a.16-a.19, a.22.