PETER BRETT’S PROMPT/ TEACHING COPY Under Milk Wood

A prompt copy annotated for teaching and performance purposes by Peter Brett, actor amongst much else in the Hotel Inspectors episode of the TV show Fawlty Towers. Tipped in between the front endpapers is a performance schedule for Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and the actor’s performance and stage setting notes for this production are interleaved on inserted notebook pages and with pencil marginalia to the text. Contains notes on pronunciation, props and lighting, with sheet music to rear.

Brett came to the UK as a refugee from Austria in 1939 and became a dancer for Gene Kelly, won a scholarship to RADA, acted for Ken Russlel, and became a director and writer.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: In good condition. Orange card wrappers illustrated and titled in black font; lightly chipped to the spine; age toned; gold tape holding in performance schedule has been affixed to the upper cover leaving scuff marks where it has peeled off; text block is disbound but otherwise sound and complete. 95pp. Slim 8vo. Acting Edition.