[Christopher Fry makes directorial suggestions.] Autograph Letter Signed ('Christopher') to 'Dear George', giving detailed comments on a production of Congreve's 'Way of the World', with reference to Joan Plowright and John Moffatt.

The item would appear to relate to William Gaskill's 1984 Chichester Festival production of Congreve's 'Way of the World', in which Joan Plowright played Lady Wishford, and John Moffatt played Witwoud, although it is not clear why Fry should have been making directorial suggestions in this case. 2pp, 8vo. Written in pencil. In fair condition, aged and worn. Folded twice. From the Fry papers, and so possibly either a draft or not sent. The identity of the recipient is not clear. Begins: 'Dear George – I've suggested to Jay that we should get a more genuine small table for centre stage of Act I Scene I. - The price-ticket is still on the silver tray which it carries – at least Celia says so: I didn't notice it myself.' He continues: 'We got a large shadow on sky-cloth from Joan and Stella's first entrance from upstage in St. James' Park – Their position could be checked. - The St. James Park scene was very slow. Geoffrey could make more of “It was my fault she did not make more.”' (Geoffrey Hutchings played Sir William Witwood in the production.) After a comment on a 'stool' and 'Jimmy' (James Villiers, who played Petulant?), Isherwood asks: 'Why did John Moffatt make a late entrance (to Joan & Barbara) in Act 3?' He goes on to complain: 'The women flapped their fans far [last word underlined twice] too much (understandably in the heat!) - Remind Joan not to gesticulate so much.' He feels that 'Brigid was sometimes difficult to hear.' In conclusion he writes: 'Tell them all to keep well on their toes to-morrow night (Tuesday) – I know they will - & give them my love. | Christopher'. Accompanying the item is another leaf, carrying two pages of pencil notes by Fry, including on one side a list of three pieces of music.