Much revised letter comparing Brantley and Isherwood unfavourably to Walter Kerr.
Manuscript and typescript pages with emendations in Shaffer's hand.
Trinity College, Cambridge, England, CB2 1TQ - They met on the Frost programme, and Shaffer gave them tickets for 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun'; writes to say he has seen 'Equus' twice and read it more than that; took Donald Swann and his wife, whose comments provoked a reaction in his secretary, has made it the basis of a sermon; invites him to Trinity in the Easter term to dine and speak informally. Accompanied by an extract from the letter to John Robinson from Donald Swann, a reaction to 'Equus' and Donald Swann's criticism by Stella Haughton, and a copy of the sermon Robinson preached, headed "A Statement of Christian Faith, (1) The Human Condition."
Press coverage of three productions: the travelling production by the American Theatre Productions in 1976, the Teatro México production in 1997, and the Théâtre Marigny in Paris in 2008.
Hunters End, New Road, Norton-sub-Hamdon Somerset - Admires the play, and encloses a copy of "A Dray Horse" by T. H. White, a friend of his many years ago.
70 Eaton Square, London, SW1 - Thanks him for the tickets, admires the play, was thrilled to see Gregory Peck at the play.
Mead Cottage, Mellis Nr Eye, East Suffolk - Enjoyed the play, was the guest of Rosamond Lehmann, was impressed by the company: Gregory Peck, Kirk Douglas, and George Cukor.
White Lodge, 23 Bellevue Road, Wandsworth Common, London SW17 7EB - Asks him to tell Peter the play is brilliant and profound.
Centre International de Recherche Theatrale - Was in New York and tried to discover his number, is happy the play is going well, let him know if there are plans to travel to Europe.
150 East 77th Street, New York, N. Y. 10021 - Thanks him for the play, "Bravo! Bravo!"
'Equus' knocked him out on every level, and thanks Peter for the experience.
Doubleday - Thanks him for the tickets and wishes to pass to Shaffer his admiration of the play.
Thanks him for the tickets.
The play has restored his faith in contemporary theatre.
Accompanied by another undated card from Martin and Minette written at the time of the transfer to the States. Has been delighted to read the reviews.
136 Kenilworth Court, London SW15 - Admires the play.
Admires the play.
The Spotlight Casting Directory, 42/43 Cranbourn Street, London WC2H 7AP - Thinks the play is the most outstanding he's seen in 40 years.
Robert Lantz - Candida Donadio Literary Agency, Incorporated - Hears that Sheila Pickles called the play a brilliant production.
London Management, 235/241 Regent Street, London - Congratulates him on the play.
Atlantic City, NJ - Sends congratulations.
704 Hawkins House, Dolphin Square, S.W.1. - Admires the play, and describes changes he'd make.
3 Courtfield Mews, London SW5 ONH - Critiques the play as a clinician who works with patients with psychiatric patients.
10 Pembridge Crescent - Admires the play.
The National Theatre at the Old Vic, by hand - Thinks it is Shaffer's most brilliant work.
Admires the play and agrees with Tony that Peter is one of the greatest writers of their time.
A card like one accompanying flowers sending his and Joanie's best wishes.
North Hollywood, California - Forwards a review in her local paper (not present) and reflects on the play from her background as a psychiatric social worker.