Sub-series 6 - Correspondence from Brian Friel to Denis Conway

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File of letters from playwright Brian Friel to Denis Conway, Artistic director of Ouroboros Theatre Company. Letters from Friel to Conway:
17 Aug 2005 re. well wishes for opening of Making History by Ouroboros
26 Jul 2006 - Noting interest in a production of Making History in Rathmullan and adds that "Making History has always had a special place in my affections" and offers memories on the original production of the play.
25 Jul 2006 - Letter from Conway to Friel outlining Ouroboros company plans to tour Making History internationally to mark the 400th anniversary of the Flight of the Earls.
7 March 2007 - Letter from Friel sending well wishes for Donegal opening of the play.
2 July 2007 - Letter from Friel with comments and well wishes on the proposed Ouroboros tour of Making History.
7 March 2007 - Letter from Friel re. apologies on not making production of the play.
23 Mar 2007 - Letter from Friel to Patricia McBride, following up on recent Ouroboros production of Making History. Friel adds comments about directors generally, citing that "my life has been polluted by these people".
23 Sep 2007 - Copy letter from Bill Whelan to Brian Friel with comments and praise for Ouroboros production of Making History.
11 Jul 2007 - Letter from Conway to Frieloutlining audience response to and tour schedule plans for Making History.
n.d. - Letter from Conway to Friel discussing plans for production of Translations and some early casting options.
31 aug 2008 - Letter from Friel to Conway seeking publicity material and poster from production of Making History.
24 Oct 2008 - Letter from Friel to Ouroboros, saying "You did a magnificent job on both and I was so pleased to be associated with Ouroboros...They were very important productions to me".
25 Jul 2008 - Letter from Conway to Friel thanking him for his good wishes.
9 Feb 2008 - Letter from Friel to Conway - "I'm very pleased you hope to do a 'site-specific' Translations and discusses what this will involve.
23 Jul 2008 - Letter from Friel to Conway - "Your company did a splendid production of Translations" and discusses the production.
21 Aug 2008 - Postcard from Friel to Conway, asking for posters and press from Translations and adds "I'm very proud of what you did with both of them [plays]."
12 June 2008 - Letter from Friel to Conway thanking him for receipt of play posters and hopes to talk again soon.
26 Nov 2009 - Letter from Conway to Friel, sending thanks and well wishes.
11 Nov 2009 - Letter from Friel to Conway discussing funding in Irish arts - "It's a very anxious time. and I don't think it's a help to try make "Irish Culture" some kind of exportable commodity.
11 Jan 2009 - Letter from Friel to Conway, sending thanks for receipt of flowers, and adds the public reaction has been overwhelming.
4 Jan 2009 - Letter from Friel to Conway - "I imagine 2010 will be difficult" and adds well wishes.
17 Feb 2010 - Letter from Friel to Conway, enclosing payment.
5 Dec 2011 - Postcard from Friel to Conway sending Christmas wishes and hopes for the New Orleans production.
8 Feb 2012 - Letter from Friel to Conway discussing Making History and that he is to attend "Uncle Vanya" at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast.
4 Apr 2012 - Letter from Friel to Conway discussing Making History tour and production, including at New Orleans, mentions his own ill health. Also "The Theatre scene in the country seems bleak" and mentions the passing of John Arden.
7 Feb 2012 - Letter from Conway to Friel, sending condolences in the aftermath of the death of of a family member of Friel's and also adds updates on US productions of Making History.
7 Apr 2015 - Letter from Friel to Conway (dictated to Ann Friel by Brian), with update of a play is scheduled for the Donmar, sends well wishes to Conway and family.
Letter from Conway to Friel with update that owing to lack of Arts Council funding, Ouroboros Theatre Company "have had to call it a day" but adds he hopes to produce other plays by Friel, including Faith Healer, with other companies and seeks rights.

File also includes black and white photograph with Brian Friel and Denis Conway, taken at Glenties, July 2008. Conway is in costume from production of "Making History".

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