File includes a director's notebook written by Garry Hynes and including detailed rehearsal notes and production notes regarding staging of the play. Also includes typescript rehearsal notes compiled by Freda Farrell, Stage Manager, from specific rehearsal sessions of the play by Druid members. Reconciliation statement (box-office and royalties) for the play as staged at the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire and general summary of income from productions along its tour schedule. Email correspondence from Garry Hynes also includes updates on casting decisions for the play and also mentions that Sean O'Loughlin has accepted a commission for a play.
The production had an Irish and UK tour schedule as follows: Dún Laoghaire – Pavilion Theatre, November 18 – 22, 2008, Oxford, UK – Oxford Playhouse, November 11 – 15, 2008; Salford, UK – The Lowry, November 4 – 8, 2008; Letterkenny – An Gríanán, October 28 – November 1, 2008; Tralee – Siamsa Tíre, October 24 – 25, 2008; Ennis – Glór Theatre, October 20 – 22, 2008; Portlaoise – Dunamaise Arts Centre, October 16 – 18, 2008; Longford – Backstage Theatre, October 13 – 14, 2008; Dublin – Olympia Theatre, Dublin Theatre Festival, October 6 – 11, 2008; Cork – Cork Opera House, September 30 – October 4, 2008; Galway – Town Hall Theatre, September 12 – 27, 2008; Opening Night – September 16, 2008.
Box-office statements from tour venues around Ireland from Druid touring productions of "The Cripple of Inishmaan" by Martin McDonagh.
`Text of review by Boyle of new book "The Criminal Court in Action" by David Barnard.
Texts of lecture given by Kevin Boyle following his mission to South Africa and delivered at various events. Items include draft manuscript text written by Boyle and entitled "The Crime of Movement in South Africa: The Pass Laws" and delivered at Carleton
Report published by the International Committee for the Defence of Salman Rushdie and his Publishers. Kevin Boyle was Chairman of this group and includes a written introduction to this report. One copy has enclosed manuscript notes on the issue written by
Offprint from North Munster Antiquarian Journal, article by Etienne Rynne entitled "The Archaeological Evidence" in relation to the The Craggaunowen Crannog: Gangway and Gate-Tower.
Printed programme from Theatre Royal Haymarket production of "The Country Wife" by William Wycherley and directed by Jonathan Kent. Includes a chronology of Wycherley; political and cultural timeline of Wycherley's time. Article entitled "Country Treats"; article entitled Innocent Diversions and Unlawful Pleasures" by Liza Picard; images from rehearsals and also images and biographies of cast members.
File of black and white images taken by Deek Spiers and also by Micheál Ó Súilleabháin of Druid Theatre's production of "The Country Boy", directed by Garry Hynes. Those pictured include Cillian Murphy, Peadar Lamb, Bernadette McKenna, Shelley Williams, Peter Gowan, Ruaidhri Conroy and Eamonn Morrissey. Irish tour production. Contact sheets of multiple thumbnail images included. Also included are images of props and furniture used on stage during production.
File includes original print copy and also photocopy of the 'Book of Words' given to Druid company members for the Galway and also the touring production of "The Country Boy" by John Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. Includes information for company members on production and rehearsal schedule, accommodation and travel information.
File also includes nightly show reports from Druid's production of "The Country Boy" at the Town Hall Theatre.
File includes lighting plans, sound tech, maps of technical equipment in tour venues and also planning information regarding lighting for "The Country Boy" by John Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. Also includes press release documents regarding the play.