Files relating to theatre for children, pantomimes, and puppet theatre, with works also written by Carolyn Swift.
Correspondence from Theatres and Publishers in relation to producing Patricia Burke-Brogans work. Includes letters from The Royal Court Theatre, The Gallery Press, The National Theatre Society at The Abbey Theatre, Druid Theatre, The Peacock Theatre, The Gate Theatre.
Correspondence from Elliot Martin re off Broadway production of Eclipsed.
File of company information documents from other Irish theatre and as consulted by Druid Board.
Document prepared which includes detailed information about the history of touring by Druid Theatre Company, including logistics, planning and reception. Also text of speech delivered by Garry Hynes at the "Theatre and The Community" touring meeting, 24 Jun 1995.
Black and white print out of report following the production of The Big Chapel X, an adaptation of the novel The Big Chapel, from Asylum productions. The performance took place in Callan, Co. Kilkenny as part of the 2019 Kilkenny Arts Festival, supported by the Abbey Theatre. Includes print out of review from the Irish Times
File of contact sheets of colour thumbnail images taken by Keith Pattison during production of "the Year of the Hiker" by John B. Keane and directed by Garry Hynes. Those pictured include Sarah Jane Drummey, Nick Lee, Garrett Lombard, Aaron Monaghan, Eamon Morrissey, Marie Mullen, Catherine Walsh. Cast members are in costume and on set.
File of assorted plans and drawings designed by Francis O'Connor for the Druid Theatre production of "The Year of the Hiker" by John B. Keane, directed by Garry Hynes.
The Year of the Hiker - Written by John B. Keane and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Town Hall Theatre, Galway (9-20 May 2006) Dublin Gaiety Theatre, (May 22 – June 17, 2006) Siamsa Tíre Theatre and Arts Centre, Tralee, Co. Kerry (1-4 Nov 2006) Portlaoise – Dunamaise Arts Centre (December 11 – 18, 2006) Newbridge – Riverbank Arts Centre (December 9 – 10, 2006) Longford – Backstage Theatre (December 4 – 6, 2006) Dun Laoghaire – Pavilion Theatre (November 27 – December 2, 2006) Letterkenny – An Grianán (November 20 – 25, 2006) Ennis – Glór (November 13 – 18, 2006) Cork – Cork Opera House(November 6 – 11, 2006) Includes printed programme with images and biographies of cast members (6 copies); Season programme of events at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway, April - June 2006; Season programme of events at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, Jan - June 2006; printed tickets from various performances of the play from the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. and flyers from various regional production.
File includes sample venue contract for the Riverbank Arts Centre, Kildare, with annotation and amendments included (Sep 2006); Email correspondence between Fergal McGrath, General Manager, Druid and Michelle Corcoran, Druid staff member, re. venue contract discussions (Aug - Sep 2006); Email between Maureen Hughes, Casting Agent and Garry Hynes, Fergal McGrath and Felicity O'Brien of Druid discussing rehearsal schedules and availability of Mick Lally. Also a signed agreement detailing engagement of Wildfire Films to make a feature film on "The Year of the Hiker" (31 Jan 2008)