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A typewritten letter, in which Hose passes on Beaton's comments regarding the costume samples Rendell has sent to him.

A typewritten letter, in which Hose asks whether Bing would confirm that he would like Beaton to complete his set and costume designs for 'Turandot' by April 1960. If so, then he must hear from Yoshio Aoyama straight away, with his suggestions and complete dress chart.

Typewritten letter, regarding a print publication of the Queen Mother.

Further to their phone conversation, Hose encloses the script of Landscape with Figures, so that Czech can tell them what chances the play might have in Central Europe, in the theatre and on TV, and whether she is willing to represent them in that part of the world.

Letter from Eileen Hose, regarding the possible inclusion of a photograph of a set design for "The School for Scandal" alongside a review of the Comédie-Française's production.

Beaton asked him to take down these notes while he dressed. He has just spoken to Weissberger who said that in the USA Beaton could sue Wolfit for damages. The complaint would be reported in the press, which would be very damaging to Wolfit, and then they could drop the suit. According to Beaton, Sykes' confidence that Wolfit would not find another job is "wishful thinking" and he is determined to denounce Wolfit even if it costs him money - but not too much. Asks Eileen if she has posted the private letter yet - Beaton does not want to read the reply when it comes. Weissberger suggested replacing the word "blackmail" by "exert pressure". Seale might be able to get a list of Equity Rules from Ernest Clark who said they were "all terribly sorry" about what Wolfit was doing to the play. Quotes the concluding sentences of the London Times Review [A3/1/65] which Jim will include in his report.

Went to see the solicitor who made the following comments about the three documents sent to him for consideration: About the equity statement: Although it contains libellous words such as "virtual blackmail" or "deliberately sabotaged" he thinks Beaton would be protected of charges of libels because he is reporting a misdemeanour in the theatrical profession to Equity. As both parties have a mutual interest in this, this would constitute a "privileged occasion" or exemption. The solicitor will investigate this. Beaton might have to rephrase some sentences. Has not been able to speak to Minster, who is not in London. Sykes does not know if Minster intends to report Wolfit, but in any case he would wait until after Wolverhampton. Beaton's statement can only go forward with Minster's support in writing, and he can't see how Minster can be forced. They must know what are his intentions. About the press statement. It is "libellous in every line" and the newspapers would probably not publish it. Should be destroyed. About the personal letter. It is full of libellous statements but Beaton can't be sued as long as he writes the letter in his own hand (i.e. no third party would be involved) and marks it PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. Will send the Brighton and Wolverhampton reviews as soon as he gets them.