Play scripts for Habeas Corpus
MS. Bennett 99
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Play scripts for Habeas Corpus
Shelfmark
MS. Bennett 99
Summary
Scripts for stage play first performed at the Lyric Theatre, London on 10 May 1973.
(fols. 1-142) Typed and handwritten script titled "Titles. When A Body (or is this title of a thriller?) French Windows. Habeas Corpus", undated, annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 143-300) Typed and handwritten script titled "Working title: Habeas Corpus" and "6pm Sept. 16 1972", annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 301-404) Typed script titled "Second draft. Aug. 1972", annotated by Alan Bennett. Plus one sheet handwritten insert.
(fols. 405-502) Typed script titled "Feb. 1973", annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 503-603) Typed script, undated, annotated by Alan Bennett. Plus one sheet hand drawn set design
Date
1972-1973
Language
English
Physical extent
603 Leaves
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Play scripts for Habeas Corpus
