File of order dockets, invoices and receipts for materials ordered by Druid Theatre from various suppliers concerning the materials used for set design and construction for production of "Leaves".

Printed copies of the script for Leaves by Lucy Caldwell and produced by Druid Theatre Company. Three copies with varying number of pages.

Typescript rehearsal notes from various rehearsal sessions by the Druid cast for production of "Leaves".

Printed prompt script with manuscript annotation for production of Leaves, written by Lucy Caldwell. Includes detailed notes and drawings on direction, stage management, lighting, sound and design. Also includes typescript single sheet marked as "Theatre Upstairs, Sound Power-Up, Leaves".

File relating to Leaves, written by Lucy Caldwell and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at the Royal Court Theatre, London and at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway.

Files include various drafts of contracts for agreement between Lucy Caldwell and Druid Theatre Company for production of "Leaves". Includes detailed email correspondence between Caldwell, Fergal McGrath of Druid and also A & L Goodbody, acting as legal agents for the drafting of the terms and conditions of the contract. Email from Lucy Caldwell to Garry Hynes, sent via Thomas Conway, outlining Caldwell's interest with Working with Hynes and Druid. (7 Feb 2006) Email of reply from Hynes to Caldwell, confirming Druid's commitment to produce "Leaves".

File includes financial records relating to "Leaves" written by Lucy Caldwell and directed by Garry Hynes. File includes spreadsheets of costs and projected costs for the production of "Leaves", includes details on staff costs, tour costs for transfer to the Royal Court Theatre, wages, wardrobe, set and design costs. Also includes email correspondence discussing budgetary matters.
File also includes box-office receipts, potentially from "Leaves".

File 1 of 2 OPEN - Includes copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Druid Foundation Ltd. 13 March 1987; Certificate of Incorporation for the Druid Foundation Ltd. (13 Mar 1987); Annual return of Druid Performing Arts, Companies Act. (31 Dec 1985) also same (31 Dec 1986); Letter detailing Account of Fees and Statement of Fees for completing and filing with the Revenue Commissioners Share Transfer form re. transfer of share from Maelíosa Stafford to Garry Hynes, processed by Woodstock Management Company (16 Apr 1987) Letter from Jerome Hynes to Michael Horan, Horan Monaghan & Co Solicitors, seeking advice on the limited status of Druid Performing Arts Ltd. (22 Jul 1987); Copy letter from Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid to Deacy Concannon & Co. re. the attached corporate tax assessment for the Druid Foundation (12 Jul 1989)

File 2 (CLOSED until 01/01/2023)
Copy letter from Maire Ni Dhuinn, Executive Officer, Office of the revenue Commissioners, confirming Druid Performing Arts Ltd. being agreed upon as earning Charitable Status (13 Jul 1990) - sent to Jane Daly via Horan Monahan & Co. (23 Aug 1990) with invoice attached for legal services costs incurred in acting on behalf of Druid's incorporation of Company and on Charitable Status by Horan Monahan. (23 Aug 1990)
Letter from Jane Daly to President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, issuing an invitation to act as Patron of Druid "at a time when Druid is developing and moving in new directions with the appointment of Maelíosa Stafford as Garry Hyne ' successor." (29 Jan 1991) Letter of response from Kay Gleeson, Secretary to the President, advising on acceptance of the offer by President Mary Robinson.

File of correspondence between Druid Theatre and Donogh McDonagh concerning rent, receipts and related correspondence, including between Druid Theatre and Galway Corporation discussing pedestrianisation of Druid Lane and renaming of 'Courthouse Lane' in honour of Druid Theatre Company. Includes letter from Michael D. Higgins, T.D. stating that he has sought an update from Galway Corporation regarding the name change of Courthouse Lane. (17 Sep 1998) Further letters committing support on seeking information on this matter are present from Pádraic McCormack, T.D. (27 Aug 1998); Robert Molloy, T.D., Minister of State (26 Jul 1998) Copy letter attached news coverage of the announcement of the renaming of Courthouse Lane in honour of Druid, sent by Louise Donlon of Druid to Ms. M. Maloney, Assistant Town Clerk, Galway Corporation, seeking an update on the aforementioned renaming of Courthouse Lane. (21 Aug 1998)

File includes correspondence between Druid Theatre and McDonagh Milling and Trading Company Limited (McDonagh family) being an indenture made between the two said parties (druid are named as 'The Druid Foundation Limited') and which outlines the terms of agreement for lease of the premises to Druid from the McDonagh family which comprise Druid Lane Theatre building. (23 Mar 2001) File also includes correspondence between both parties which detail discussions on the terms and conditions for use of the premises by Druid, Correspondence is primarily between Garry Hynes, Artistic Director of Druid, Ciarán Walsh, General Manager, Druid, and Kieran Murphy & Co. Solicitors, Galway, who represent the McDonagh Milling and Trading Co. Other issues discussed include terms of payment for rent by Druid, amendments to the lease. Draft and undated indenture document also included.

Letter from Breda Tierney of Kieran Murphy & Co. Solicitors outlining term of lease agreement by McDonagh Milling and Trading Company and Druid Theatre Company for the premises at Courthouse Lane. (30 Sep 1997); Fax letter from Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid to Pat Holland of Tipperary County Museum outlining structural changes to be made to the [Druid] building; Pencil sketch for a 'Trilogy Wall' and associated plans and notes, possibly to be installed at the Druid Theatre on Courthouse (Druid) Lane (3 Mar 1997) Letter from Donlon to Tierney detailing the planned change in status by Druid from a company limited by shares to a company limited by guarantee through advice on this being "a more suitable type of legal status". Donlon also queries a point of provision in the lease that stipulates at least four separate plays or artistic productions annually be produced at the Druid Theatre and outlines reasons (12 Oct 1998) Further correspondence between Donlon, Donagh O'Donoghue and respective legal representatives regarding discussion on points of tenancy by Druid of the theatre building, Druid's company status and other points as raised regarding drafting and finalising of tenancy/ownership of the theatre building by Druid. (Sep - Oct 1998) Includes fax from Ciarán Walsh to Garry Hynes attaching a copy of the letter from Donagh O'Donoghue, 'gifting' the building to Druid and mentions a agreement made in 1999 which stipulated at least one production in the theatre annually by Druid. (1 Mar 2001)

Other documents include items such as "McDonagh's and Druid - Maintaining the Bond", which details means and plans to build on and celebrate the Druid/McDonagh partnership through outreach events, marketing, community engagement, drama schools and other methods