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A typescript letter from Beaton, in which he writes how he thinks his play could be done on television in England and /or other European countries. Heard of an agent in London who is used to dealing with the continent, Dr Suzanne Czech. Asks Freedman and asking whether he would agree to Czech taking care of this. Reports Cyril Connolly's praise of the play.

Typewritten letter; Beaton praises Aoyama's work on 'Madame Butterfly' and expresses his anticipation in working with Aoyama for the 'Turandot' production. He also discusses particular set designs for the opera.

Typewritten letter, in which Beaton voices his initial concerns in working with Yoshio Aoyama, and requests clearer information regarding what exactly is expected from him in terms of his sketches.

A typescript letter, in which Beaton asks Hose to write to Freedman explaining that he thinks his play can be done on television in England or abroad, and asking whether he would agree to Czech taking care of this. Asks her to write to Czech explaining the situation and send her the last copy of the play. She can also tell her that Cyril Connolly gave a very favourable report of the play in Brighton. Beaton thinks they left the Sauguet piece of music at Denman's. Is returning by post the Henry Duke of Portland book. Asks Eileen to type out all that he marked. Is taking "a ghastly pleasure" in "Memento Mori."

Thanks her for her birthday wishes. The weather has been very cold. Still has a hacking cough. Is annoyed by the Duchess of Kent's stupidity. Would be tempted to tell Philip Hay that he doesn't care "a tupenny toss" whether the article is published or not now that she has cut the final paragraph. But they can at least get the magazine to gives them "a very huge price" for it. Asks Eileen if he has any objections about the letter to Hall. He thinks he "allowed himself to get hot under the collar". Maybe a delay from him will "titillate P. o G." Asks her to whether Lila de Nobili's address is Peter Hall's. Received nice letter from Hansen.

A typewritten letter, in which Beaton discusses wigs and costumes for 'Turandot'.

Asks Minster to place the document in which he presents "dispassionately, [his] appreciation of the Wolfit matter" before the Society of West End Managers, if he agrees with it.

Beaton is frustrated that Wolfit might not get punished but will follow Milmo's advice. Hopes Minster will send his letter to the Managers. Stands by what he wrote. Tomorrow is Beaton's "big day": the costume parade for "Saratoga". Very disappointed by "Fiorello", the Harold Prince musical. Hated Chéri [a play by Anita Loos adapted from the novel by Colette] but not because of Anita's script. Took a "Modess" sitting and two more on Monday. Typescript postcript: Doesn't remember if he asked her to bill Modess in January for the three sittings. Asks her to have another picture made of Mrs Ogden Mills, Mrs Fell and Mrs Cushings for Vogue. Has already received a $25.00 cheque for this.

Rehearses all his grievances against Wolfit. Wolfit was selfish during rehearsals. Resorted to "virtual blackmail" by threatening to walk out of the play. Gave a "shamefully unsuitable, old-fashioned performance". Failed to learn the part. Inserted "humourless, oversentimental phrases". Sought pity when afraid that his behaviour would make him unpopular. "Finally broke all theatre ethics" by communicating his private grievances to the press with no consideration for the other actors and people involved. Beaton could not refute his aspersions for fear of further damaging the play. He had been warned of Wolfit's "reputation for recalcitrance" when he approached him. Hopes "there will be less opportunities for [him] to create these disturbances in future".

Thanks Minster for his encouraging comments. Justifies his right to intransigence in the interest of the play. Criticizes Wolfit for inserting big speeches of his own into the play without Beaton's agreement. Would prefer that the play did not go to London. He will try to be as civil as possible to Wolfit during the photo call. Feels that he does not have the support of Seale as he ought. Is ready to rewrite the play to include Seale's proposed improvements but wants Wolfit and Seale to respect his text. Asks Minster what time it would be convenient for them to meet with Seale.