Papers relating mainly to the fiftieth anniversary celebrations held in 2003 to commemorate the death of Dylan Thomas, including a new print of the film; events at Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre (50th anniversary festival); and newspaper cuttings.
Letters, 1966-67, relating to his play adapted from Dylan Thomas's unfinished novel, typescript version of the play published in 1967, newspaper cuttings of theatre reviews, together with a script, [?2014], with the second act rewritten by Andrew Sinclair.
Further papers relating to the his play adapted from Dylan Thomas's unfinished novel including correspondence, mainly 1988, and revised script.
Andrew Sinclair Papers: Under Milk Wood
Papers, 1966-2015, relating to the filming and production of Under Milk Wood (1972), directed by Andrew Sinclair, together with papers relating to the financing and distribution of the film and to other Dylan Thomas projects.
Sinclair, Andrew, 1935-2019
Papers relating to Andrew Sinclair, Dylan Thomas: poet of his people published in 1975, and Dylan Thomas : no man more magical published in 1975, and papers relating to 'Dylan Thomas. A celebration', 1998.
Correspondence, agreements and filming contracts, 1971-2012, relating to copyright, permissions and requests, including letters from The National Film Trustee Company, David Higham, literary, film and tv agents and Majestic Films and papers relating to the showing of the film, copyright and distribution of the digital print of the film.
Papers relating to the production of the DVD 'Dylan on Dylan', a film biography to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Dylan Thomas and the re-launch of the classic Under Milk Wood film; a letter of appreciation from Aeron Thomas, daughter of Dylan Thomas, 2002; and papers relating to the publicity campaign for Dylan the bard: a life of Dylan Thomas (2003). A final shooting script of 'Dylan on Dylan' with emendations by the author; biographies of the main actors of Under Milk Wood; and production information are included.
Included are letters from Bamber Gascoigne and Sally [Burton], 2003; correspondence relating to the Dylan Thomas exhibition at the National Library of Wales, 2014; and to Kevin Allen's film adaptation of Under Milk Wood. Papers relating to screenings of Under Milk Wood remastered in 2014, including letters from Reel Solutions; an events programme for the Dylan Thomas centenary, 2014; book reviews of Dylan the bard (1999) and literature programme to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his death held at Canolfan Dylan Thomas Centre, 2003.
A 60-minute screenplay by Andrew Sinclair.
A letter from Gian Luigi Rondi, Venice, 1971, thanking the donor for participating in the XXXII International Exhibition of Cinematographic Art. The film Under Milk Wood opened the Venice Festival.
Papers, 1973-2001, including letters, 1973-2001, relating to the book Return journey by Dylan Thomas, The secret scroll by Andrew Sinclair, and video produced by Timon Films in 2001 and a programme for Dylan Thomas. The celebration, held in Swansea in 2001.
A photocopy of a letter, 1971, from Richard Burton to Mr and Mrs Roach thanking them for their ‘hospitality of your charming selves ant the use of your delightful house’ endorsed by Ryan Davies; letters relating to the screening of Under Milk Wood at Theatr Gwaun in Fishguard and other venues.
Includes a first draft of the play signed by Richard B[urton], Elizabeth [Taylor], Peter O'Toole, Glynis Johns and Victor Spinetti, [1971]; Dylan Thomas. The celebration programme, 2002, held at the Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, a postcard from Angharad [Rees]; and details of the Gala Dylan Thomas Performance arranged by The William Mathias Music Centre, Caernarfon, 2004.
Includes film reviews of the film shown in 2008.
Papers relating to the film The edge of love (2009), a fictional story concerning Dylan Thomas .
Included is a photocopy of 'The map of love', a screenplay based on the lives of Dylan and Caitlin Thomas by Chris Monger for Jagged Films.
Monger, Christopher.
Correspondence relating to The Milkwood Trust; a letter from Sir George Martin; a programme relating to the wreath-laying on the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Dylan Thomas at Westminster Abbey, 8 November 2003; a Christmas card from Hannah [Ellis] to the donor; and letters from BBC officials and the National Film Trustee Company Limited.
Under Milk Wood (2014 Donation)
Papers, 1966-2012, including film contracts, correspondence relating to copyright matters, and to organising events in 2003 to commemorate fifty years since the death of Dylan Thomas.
Under Milk Wood (2016 Donation)