Play scripts for The Wind in the Willows originally by Kenneth Grahame
MS. Bennett 141
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Title
Play scripts for The Wind in the Willows originally by Kenneth Grahame
Shelfmark
MS. Bennett 141
Summary
Script for stage adaptation by Alan Bennett first performed at The Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre, London on 12 Dec. 1990.
(fols. 1-35) Bundle of notes and newspaper cuttings from 1988 regarding Kenneth Grahame and The Wind in the Willows titled "Toad. Notes for first[?] version". Unmarked copy of Toad of Toad Hall by A. A. Milne, published by Methuen in 1987, originally found here has been removed.
(fols. 36-243) Typed play script, undated, annotated by Alan Bennett. Script is missing cover sheet and first page but appears to be early draft.
(fols. 244-314) Photocopy of typed play script of Part 1 of script, undated. Original script annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 315-372) Photocopy of typed play script of Part 2 of script, undated. Original script annotated by Alan Bennett.
Date
1988-[c.1990]
Language
English
Physical extent
372 Leaves
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Play scripts for The Wind in the Willows originally by Kenneth Grahame
