Printed programme from Gate Theatre, Dublin, production of "The Real Thing" by Tom Stoppard and directed by Alan Stanford. Includes article on Tom Stoppard; article on Harold Pinter by Michael Colgan entitled "The Picasso of Literature"; images from rehearsals and also images and biographies of cast members.

TS press statement from the N.I.C.R.A. enclosing a pamphlet published by the N.I.C.R.A. detailing the arrest, detention and beating of James Rafferty by the R.U.C.

Records relating to the Queen's Players, a drama society group at Queen's University, Belfast. Includes a copy TS letter by Kevin Boyle, Business Manager of the Queen's Players, stating they are a new dramatic group, which have performed at the Edinburgh

File of correspondence between Druid, The Quays Bar, Ferry Solicitors (acting for Druid) and other individuals involved or who commented on the legal dispute between Druid Theatre Company and the Quays Bar. File also includes printed colour photographs taken on Druid Lane and showing the actions of the Quays Bar, such as placement of kegs, barrels and bottles on the lane, which caused much of the dispute.

File of letter and fax correspondence between Druid Theatre Company, the Quays Bar and others concerning the dispute between Druid and the Quays regarding noise and environmental pollution. Includes print out incident report sheets maintained by the Quays and recording details of complaints lodged by Druid; Letter of objection by Druid to the license of the Quays Bar; Email correspondence between Seamus McGettigan, Manager, The Quays and Druid outlining details of meetings and conversations; likewise memo between Seamus O'Grady, Garry Hynes and Ciaran Walsh of Druid discussing the case. Correspondence from Ferry's Solicitors acting for Druid stating the terms and details of applications and actions lodges against the Quays Bar and reasons for same.

Correspondence between Druid Theatre Company and various others concerning ongoing issues regarding noise and environmental pollution by the Quays Bar. Includes letters and fax between Mairead McGrath (Acting General Manager, Druid) and Robert Molloy, T.D.; Joe Gavin, City Manager, Galway Corporation; Éamon Ó Cuív, T.D.; Mary O'Rourke, T.D.; Frank Fahey, T.D., Senator Margaret Cox; Alderman Michael Leahy; T.W. Kilgarriff, City Engineer, Galway Corporation; Padraic McCormack, T.D.; full list of all those who were sent letters by Druid; copy of letter sent to said individuals by Maeve McGrath of Druid, seeking support against the actions of the Quays Bar; Letter from Sean McGettigan, Manager, The Quays to Garry Hynes outlining their policy and response to issues (11 May 1999) Detailed correspondence also present between Druid and An Bórd Planeala concerning the planning objection by Druid to planned redevelopment of the Quays (1994 - 1997)

File of letter and fax correspondence concerning disputes between Druid Theatre Company and the Quays Bar. Includes correspondence between Druid (Jane Daly, Garry Hynes) and Leonard Silke, detailing the non-settlement of legal costs by Sean McDonagh of the Quays, as instructed following case in 1990. Also includes correspondence between Jane Daly and Galway Corporation concerning an objection lodged by Druid to a planning application for development and expansion of the Quays Bar. Correspondence also shows the reaction to neighbouring businesses in the area to the redevelopment.

File includes various letters and correspondence detailing issues of dispute between Druid and the Quays Bar. Letter from Jerome Hynes, Druid, to Sean McDonagh, the Quays, re. noise destroying recent rehearsals (1 Jun 1987); Letter from Hynes to McDonagh re. noise levels for run of upcoming production (22 Jun 1988); series of letters and fax between Jerome Hynes, the Quays bar and respective legal representatives detailing on going issues between both parties and details of interventions made by all parties in efforts to resolve the disruption issues to performances (Sep 1986 - Apr 1987); Signed settlement terms between Druid Performing Arts Limited and Sean McDonagh at the Western Circuit Court, Galway. Copies also included. A document from the case entitled "Indorsement of Claim", signed by solicitor Leonard Silke, on behalf of the Plaintiff, Druid Theatre Company"; Document, typed with MS annotation sent to Garry Hynes, labelled "First Draft" and outlines reasons and evidence to begin legal proceedings against the Quays Bar (23 Jul 1990); Copy letter from Silke to Sean McDonagh informing him of instructions given by Hynes to make representations against the Quays (23 Jul 1990); Letter from Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid, to Garda Siochana, Galway, outlining an official complaint against the Quays (24 Jul 1990); Letter from Silke to Daly stating the Equity Civil Bill has been served on Sean McDonagh with further details of the process made clear (25 Jul 1990) Further correspondence present between Garry Hynes, Leonard Silke and Ferry Solicitors acting for Sean McDonagh regarding this issue further through 1990 and also referencing efforts to intervene in the case by Ollie Jennings of the Galway Arts Festival.

Files relating to dispute between Druid Theatre Company and the Quays Bar

Lunchtime Production, Fo’Castle Theatre, Dominick Street, Galway, written and directed by Garry Hynes. Includes black and white images of cast members such as Sean McGinley, Marie Mullen, Orna Garvey, Paul O'Neill, Maryann McGrath. Also includes contact sheets with numerous images also from rehearsal and production of the play.