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Beaton/A/A1/196/1
Unique identifier
GB 275 Beaton/A/A1/196/1
Title
Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from London
Date(s)
- 17 Jan. 1970 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
2p paper
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Scope and content
Heard from Mick Jagger that Beaton received a 'personal bruising' from his experience on "Coco". Is glad the show has been a success, but there has been a wear and tear on people's nerves. Hopes Beaton will rest somewhere warm and abroad. Was disappointed they could not do Beaton's play. Has become engrossed in the novels of Jean Rhys and read them with admiration. While reading "Quartet", felt that there was a play to be made. Obtained the rights of this novel and went to see Mrs Rhys. She admired the idea and was co-operative and constructive. Discusses ideas for the play. Imagines Marianne Faithfull in the role of victim. Asks if Beaton is interested in this idea.