Item 3 - Beauty Queen of Leenane- Correspondence re. Agreements and Opening Night, Galway

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UGA T2/12/945/3

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Beauty Queen of Leenane- Correspondence re. Agreements and Opening Night, Galway

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  • 01/1996-02/1996

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File includes correspondence of planning and administration of Druid production and world premiere of "The Beauty Queen of Leenane" (BQL) by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes. File includes quotation for construction and fit-up of set for BQL (3 Jan 1996); Letter from Jane Daly, Druid Theatre to Mike Diskin, Town Hall Theatre with copy of contract with rider to agreement, detailing all terms and agreements of production contract (12 Jan 1996); Signed final contract signed by Jane Daly and Mike Diskin (12 Jan 1996). Further correspondence concerns arrangements and schedule for opening night of production, including invitation lists, RSVP information and publicity, promotion and sponsorship plan. Letters include from Dan Buggy, Assistant Town Clerk, Galway Corporation; Paddy Woodworth, Arts Editor, Irish Times; Carmel Hynes, Galway Corporation; Peter Moran, Glenlo Abbey, Hotel; Liz Powell, Arts Council; Emer O'Kelly, Sunday Independent and J. Gavin, Galway Corporation. Letters also discuss the fee and commission for the play and for contract discussions regarding Martin McDonagh.

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      25/08/2016
      21/07/2025

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