Correspondence email between Felicity O'Brien, Druid, with Fergus Linehan of the Sydney Festival detailing the logistics involved for a proposed revival production of DruidSynge in Sydney. Includes terms of contract required by Druid; Outline of technical and set requirements; proposed calendar of schedule, proposed budget of costs to be incurred. Budget documents also attached for potential revival of DruidSynge (Playboy and Riders to the Sea) in the USA. (Sep 2005)

Prompt script used by Druid Theatre Company in the staging of the DruidSynge series. Includes prompt script for plays Deirdre of the Sorrows, Riders to the Sea, The Well of the Saints, The Tinker's Wedding and The Playboy of the Western World with annotation and notes on stage management, direction and design.

File of manuscript and typescript notes from planning meetings attended by Druid members, such as Garry Hynes, Fergal McGrath, Francis O'Connor, Noreen Glennan, Eamon Fox and others. Includes discussion regarding planning for "DruidSynge" and on specific matters such as timelines, schedule, design, set, costs, casting, touring and other issues.

File of manuscript and typescript notes from planning meetings attended by Druid members, such as Garry Hynes, Fergal McGrath, Francis O'Connor, Noreen Glennan, Eamon Fox and others. Includes discussion regarding planning for "DruidSynge" and on specific matters such as timelines, schedule, design, set, costs, casting, touring, publicity, marketing and other issues.

File of manuscript and typescript notes from planning meetings attended by Druid members, such as Garry Hynes, Fergal McGrath, Francis O'Connor, Noreen Glennan, Eamon Fox, Tim Smith and others. Includes discussion regarding planning for "DruidSynge" and on specific matters such as timelines, schedule, design, set, costs, casting, touring and other issues.

File of manuscript and typescript notes from planning meetings attended by Druid members, such as Garry Hynes, Fergal McGrath, Francis O'Connor, Noreen Glennan, Eamon Fox, Maureen Hughes and others. Includes discussion regarding planning for "DruidSynge" and on specific matters such as timelines, schedule, design, set, costs, casting, touring and other issues.

File includes document entitled "Opening Reception Courthouse Square - Draft Event Management Plan", with attached correspondence between Galway City Council and Eamon Fox, Druid, Productions Manager, discussing logistics and plans for DruidSynge opening;

File includes numerous cards of well wishes address to Druid ahead of opening night of "DruidSynge" and also cards of messages of congratulations to Druid. Also includes document, being a "Welcome Pack" with all practical information regarding DruidSynge production and tour, issued to cast and crew members.

File of email correspondence and discussion documents for the planning of the "DruidSynge" series. Emails cover Fergal McGrath, Garry Hynes and also others. The discussion between McGrath and Hynes include draft production schedules proposed for "DruidSynge" (enclosed in multiple drafts) and also discussions around budgets, costs, funding and other supports needed for the series, a biography of Synge, copies of research documents on Synge, draft press release for "A Playboy for the twenty first century"; and also some discussions on arrangements for press photo call for "Playboy of the Western World".

Document entitled "Observations on the Synge Project" presented to the Board of Directors of Druid Theatre Company, 18 Feb 2002, prepared by Fiach Mac Conghail. Includes detailed comments on the proposed structure of the Synge project, necessary staffing, projected budget and costs, suggested costs, suggested production timeline and related information. Separate document, 'Terms of Reference' for 'Feasibility study on Druid Theatre Company's festival of J.M. Synge plays in 2002".
Also includes typescript letter from Garry Hynes to Síle de Valera, Minister of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands seeking support and assistance from the Department towards the Synge project.