Druid in Review - Notes and Minutes Druid in Review - Notes and Minutes Typescript list and descriptions of storyboard captions for use during exhibition to mark the "Druid in Review" exhibition and booklet launch. 30 pp Handwritten notes on design and content of the storyboards for the "Druid in Review" exhibition, likely written by Peggy McConnell of Propeller Design. 4 pp [Jan - Jun] 2005 Typescript minutes of meeting regarding the "Druid in Review" exhibition and booklet launch, between Kieran Hoare, Ann Mitchell, both NUI Galway James Hardiman Library and Peggy McConnell, Propeller Design. Also includes photocopy pages from the previously published book "Druid - The First Ten Years". 47 pp Mar 2005 Print of email and attached document from Dr. Riana O'Dwyer to Ann Mitchell of NUI Galway James Hardiman Library, discussing details, changes and design of the booklet for the "Druid in Review" booklet. 3 pp
File of photocopy and draft TS documents being the catalogue and written texts from "Druid in Review", an exhibition to mark thirty years of Druid Theatre Company.
Druid in Review - Booklet Druid in Review - Booklet Printed booklet entitled "Druid in Review - James Hardiman Library: The Druid Theatre Company archive." Booklet commemorates and marks the 30th anniversary of Druid Theatre Company and also the Druid Theatre Company Archive held at National University of Ireland, Galway (formally University College Galway) The booklet contains an introduction by Dr. Riana O'Dwyer, Department of English at NUI, Galway, further information on the history of Druid Theatre Company, entitled "Forging a Theatre", "Early Productions", "Druid and Tom Murphy", "An Authentic Voice - Druid and Ireland", "Beyond the Fringe", "Druid Oversees", biographical details of directors, cast and production crew members of Druid Theatre Company and also features numerous black and white images of productions and cast members taken from years 1980 - 2005. One item. 36 pp Printed flyers from the "Druid in Review" publication, detailing information on the booklet, on the history of Druid Theatre Company and the Druid Theatre Company Archive. Heading include "Druid the Company", "Druid and Ireland", "Druid Abroad" and "Druid Artistic Directions". Also includes various black and white images taken from productions during Druid's history. Three copies. 18 pp
File also includes typescript drafts of the articles and texts used in the "Druid in Review" booklet. Includes a large of amount of handwritten notes, corrections and alterations, in pencil. Three drafts are included.
Photographs of Druid Lane and of the area around Druid Lane, including the Quays Bar.
File includes 'Druid Lane Development Project' proposal and business plan, prepared by Druid Theatre Company (Oct 2000) with extensive detail within the funding proposal, artistic policy, building plans and other information. File also includes manuscript research notes on fundraising and also assorted reports and articles on sponsorship. (2004)
File of black and white and colour photographs taken at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway. Includes a set of polaroid photograph, possible depicting the first fit-out of the building as a theatre space, pictured are various elements of the set and seating under construction, c.1979-80. Also includes a photograph of Garry Hynes at the tape-cutting ceremony of the theatre. Other images depict various shots of the theatre fully constructed - stage and theatre space and other images of assorted sets being constructed.
File includes documents relating to the advertisement and recruitment of a Managing Director for Druid. Items include research on the job spec, application forms for similar positions in other theatres; correspondence between Druid staff and Board members and other relating documents concerning the recruitment and interview process.
File including issues of the 'Druid News' Newsletter which is produced by Druid Theatre Company and distributed to members of the 'Friends of Druid' scheme. Issues exist for No. 1 November 2001; Summer 2003; December 2004 and August 2007.
Files of email, letter and fax correspondence between Druid and suppliers of computer systems, such as Apple, to the druid offices and also correspondence with Anglo-Irish Bank and others. regarding finance of supplies.
Contact sheets of colour photographs taken by James O'Reilly and featured group cast shots of Druid members who starred in "A Lock of Fierce Roars" by John McManus and directed by Garry Hynes and "A Certain Romance" by Stephen Jones, directed by Mikel Murfi. Those pictured include Brian Gleeson, Mikel Murfi, Tom Hickey, Pat Shortt, Garry Hynes, John McManus, Ruth McCabe, Eamon Owens, Druid staff team members including Sarah Lynch, Thomas Conway, Sinead McPhillips, Tim Smith and others.