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Beaton/A/A1/103/2
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- 15 May 1944 (Creation)
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2p paper
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Discusses the play "Crisis in Heaven". The show had a good reception but the critics have raised a 'cloud of controversial dust'. Is going to send Beaton as many criticisms as he can find. Discusses various reviews. Since the show started John has been making various changes. Thinks they gave the best performance yet on the first night in London. Extended discussion of the performances and set of the play. Discusses costumes. Beaton's letter made him long for the time when they could travel again. Has heard that John's new show, "Last of Summer" has been very successful. It opens at "The Phoenix" in two weeks time. After reading the letter through, feels that it is more like an official report than a letter full of gossip. Will write again soon to give more news.