Printed programme from Landmark productions 'Knives in Hens', written by David Harrower, directed by Alan Gilsenan and designed by Joe Vaněk, Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin.
Files relating to the production of The Price written by Arthur Miller, designed by Joe Vaněk, directed by Mark Brokaw, Gate Theatre, Dublin.
Print-outs and photocopies of the style of furniture sourced for use in the set of the place, with colour photographs of second-hand furniture being sourced; colour photographs of American/ New York building and apartment exterior; email correspondence between Joe Vaněk and Mark Brokaw, discussing aspects of the play; production schedule for the play, list of furniture costs and prices; manuscript notes on design matters by Vaněk, some further notes by Vaněk are headed "Memories at Random Include ...." and include details from Vaněk's career in design in Irish theatre.
Colour photographs of furniture and props sourced for use in the set and design of The Price by Arthur Miller, taken by Joe Vaněk, and also of rehearsals with actors in costume and on set.
File relating to the production of Gates of Gold by Frank McGuinness, produced at the Gate Theatre and designed by Joe Vaněk, directed by Patrick Mason.
Print out of black and white images and research articles relating to the design of the set and costumes designed by Joe Vaněk. The material includes material and information on Hilton Edwards and Micheal Mac Liammóir, as well as featuring images of both at home and with company at their home on Harcourt Terrace as well as old Gate Theatre images which feature Orson Welles as Othello and also Mac Liammóir as Peer Gynt in 1928 at the Gate.
File includes colour photographs of the set model-box designed by Joe Vaněk; photocopy printed materials used in design research, general information booklet related to the production; technical specification and critical stage dimensions; drawing of section through stage area; prop list; draft pencil drawings of set design by Vaněk; photograph of Declan Conlon in costume from the production.
Files relating to the production and design of Miss Julie by August Strindberg in a version by Frank McGuinness, staged at Project Arts Centre, produced by Landmark Productions, directed by Michael Barker-Caven and designed by Joe Vaněk.
File includes outsize plans and drawings, such as Stage Left Section of the Gate Theatre (1999) draughted by [Gillian Ní Chasaide]; Elevation of set/stage design of The Shape of Things at the Gate Theatre, drawn by Joe Vaněk; Set Design plan for The Shape Of Things; Technical Drawing Sheet 1; Technical Drawing Sheet 2; list of set props and furniture and assorted draft pencil sketches by Joe Vaněk, as well as copy of character costume drawings by Joe Vaněk.
File includes black and white research material and images sourced by Joe Vaněk. Includes manuscript research notes by Vaněk and correspondence to others such as LaBute and Anne Clarke of Landmark Productions; series of draft sketches and drawings of set designs and notes by Vaněk; Copy of the Production Schedule.