Files of draft and final agreements made between Druid Theatre Company and individual touring venues regarding the terms and conditions agreed to stage the touring production of "The Well of the Saints" and "The Tinker's Wedding". Final signed contract present for Dublin Theatre Festival (signed by Marcus Baker) Email correspondence between Fergal McGrath, Felicity O'Brien (both of Druid) with Marcus Baker and others at the Dublin Theatre Festival, discussing and agreeing final terms of contract; Contract with Glór, Ennis, Co. Clare, signed by Kate Verling; Contract with An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, signed by Patricia McBride; Contract with Town Hall Theatre, Galway, signed by [Mike Diskin] and letter of agreement sent to Maurice Boot, for terms of production at Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow. Also correspondence between McGrath and Sinead Redmond, Acting Arts Officer, Wicklow County Council, discussing terms for production in Wicklow.
File of emails and letters between Druid (Fergal McGrath and Yvonne Corscadden) and various hotels arranging accommodation for cast and crew members for the Galway production of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding"
Documents relating to the stage management of the performance of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding" by Druid Theatre, including lighting cue sheets, FX notes, pre-show tech checklist; setting list of props and stage set; electric circuit plans, production and rigging/get-in/tech schedule.
Files of documents relating to the design, construction and installation of the set for "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding", with reference to specific tour venues where the play will be performed and alterations necessary to accommodate the tour of the set. Includes reports on proposals for use of fire on stage, images of various options for fireplaces/stoves etc; lighting charts detailing light plans for the production, electrical circuits, drawings and sketches of the stage set and other items relating to the design of the set used in the production.
File includes fire safety certificates, wall system checks, nightly show control system reports, detailing reports of the physical set-up and safety and technical aspects of each performance of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding"
File of typescript notes from individual rehearsal sessions of "The Well of the Saints" and "The Tinker's Wedding", ahead of production by Druid. File also contains email correspondence between Fergal McGrath, Yvonne Corscadden and Sophie Gabszewicz, discussing recruiting and payment for extras (actors) needed for a crowd scene in the play (Aug 2004);
File of email correspondence between Fergal McGrath, Yvonne Corscadden, Druid Theatre, and various media outlets, journalists and others, discussing potential press and media coverage for the run of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding". Includes print and design and advertising schedule for the touring production and also correspondence with each touring venue discussing publicity plans, costs etc. Emails to Bite! Design discussing design and print of play programme, poster and publicity material. Emails between McGrath, Francis O'Connor and Garry Hynes discussing tour and production schedule also.
File includes minutes of production meetings held by Druid Theatre Company members (3 Aug 2004), with notes on discussion mostly about set and design issues. Also numerous drafts and final production schedule timeline for the tour of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding" also present.
File includes correspondence between Druid (Fergal McGrath) and various individuals concerning invitations to the opening night production of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding" on 5 Oct 2004. Includes letters from Selina Brogan, Protocol/Events Office, Office of the Secretary to the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, thanking McGrath for invitation issued to President McAleese, who unfortunately cannot attend.; Cecilia Keaveney, T.D.,; Pat Rabbitte, T.D.; Geraldine Kennedy, Editor, The Irish Times; Stewart Eldon, British Ambassador to Ireland; Bernard McNamara, Building Developer; John O'Donoghue, T.D., Minister for Arts Sports and Tourism; Email includes is the text of notice of condolences from Druid Theatre Company to the Hynes family on the passing of Oliver Hynes, the father of Garry Hynes, who died during the lead-up to the production.
Files of records relating to the administration and production of the double-bill production of "The well of the Saints" and "The Tinker's Wedding", written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes, as part of the DruidSynge series.
Tour details include Town Hall Theatre, Galway, Friday 3rd – Saturday 18th Sept 2004; Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow
Tuesday 21st – Saturday 25th Sept, Glor Irish Music Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare; Monday 27th Sept – Saturday 2nd Oct, Dublin Theatre Festival (Tivoli Theatre), Monday 4th – Saturday 9th Oct; An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Monday 11th – Saturday 16th Oct 2004.