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Beaton/A/A1/201/16
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- 2 July 1955 (Circa. No year given) (Creation)
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2p paper
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Was sorry not to see Beaton at Brighton. The consensus there seemed to be impressed, but distracted at the beginning by the strangeness of the designs. It is also like that in Zurich and in Vienna. This makes the first act difficult for him. His clothes are heavy and uncomfortable. The receptions are sensational. The critics are divided and controversial. Lighting and timing have been sketchy, but the production comes off in quite a new way. Is longing to hear what Beaton thinks of it. Irene saw "Lear" at Brighton and 'muttered a few eyebrow-wagging compliments'. Hopes Edith's setback is only temporary. Was crazy about Vienna and staying at Sacher's but the weather was muggy and hot and he got a rash of athlete's foot which ruined sightseeing and made his performance torture. Has had a few days off in Zurich with only four performances in a nice theatre with good lighting. Hopes Paul is behaving nicely while Gielgud is away.