Play scripts for Habeas Corpus , 1972-1973

File

MS. Bennett 99

Held at the Weston Library

Scripts for stage play first performed at the Lyric Theatre, London on 10 May 1973.

(fols. 1-142) Typed and handwritten script titled "Titles. When A Body (or is this title of a thriller?) French Windows. Habeas Corpus", undated, annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 143-300) Typed and handwritten script titled "Working title: Habeas Corpus" and "6pm Sept. 16 1972", annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 301-404) Typed script titled "Second draft. Aug. 1972", annotated by Alan Bennett. Plus one sheet handwritten insert.
(fols. 405-502) Typed script titled "Feb. 1973", annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 503-603) Typed script, undated, annotated by Alan Bennett. Plus one sheet hand drawn set design