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.

File of booking arrangements for flights for Druid staff such as Garry Hynes and Francis O'Connor and others, between Dublin Galway, Aran Islands and London, connected to production of "The Well of the Saints / The Tinker's Wedding"

File includes schedule and time table for audition sessions held by Druid for casting of the play double-bill; also casting advice notes and comments made on auditions by individual actors, made by Maureen Hughes, Casting Director; biographies and notes on considered actors as well as comments on pay rates for specific roles.