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Beaton/A/A1/39/6
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- 1 Oct. 1946 (Creation)
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2p paper
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Expresses delight at having received Beaton's letter from San Francisco. Judith Anderson and her husband praised the production of "Lady Windemere's Fan", but agreed with Beaton about '"Mrs Erlynne"'. Looks forward to news about the New York opening. Would love to see Beaton's performance. Feels that it is sad that Beaton is only playing a short season as he is sure that Johns would love to see him. Discusses future productions and possible actors. Asks Beaton to give Margaret Case his love and hopes she will be coming to London. Is giving the Haymarket cast ten days holiday before Christmas and reopening on Boxing Day. Thinks they will achieve the longest run of performances in the theatre's history. Gives news of various mutual acquaintances.