| Description | Concerning the role including job descriptions and correspondence about interviews, job offers, temporary leave and resignations. Covers two distinct periods of recruitment: 1976-1977 and 1983.
Includes Pam Brighton (died 2015) who joined the Half Moon Theatre in 1975 and became sole Artistic Director when Guy Sprung left. The company voted for the theatre to be run along the lines of a collective in October 1976 and Pam left shortly after this to go to Canada. Her leave of absence was to be on a temporary basis, however, she did not to return.
She was succeeded by Sean Connaughton (1976-1977), Robert Walker (1977-March 1983) and Stuart Mungall (from June 1983).
Contents includes
- 1 page typed carbon copy of a letter to the Half Moon Theatre, dated 26 October 1976 and annotated with the text 'letter sent to management council'. The letter is from the Half Moon's Artistic Director, Pam Brighton and within it she expresses her support of the move to run the theatre along more collective lines and explains that she is leaving the theatre temporarily, to spend a few months in Canada.
- 1 page typed note entitled 'Half Moon Theatre Artistic Director' with a summary about the remit of the theatre and the requirements of the role. [c. 1977].
Contains personal information which relates to individuals who may be living. Identifiable personal information in description in this catalogue has therefore been redacted |