File includes administration documents such as series of TS letters between Maureen Hughes and Jane Daly of Druid Theatre Company with Louise Cooper and Eleanor Drew of Judy Daish Associates, London, discussing and detailing the performance licence afforded to Druid for production of the play, written by Anthony Minghella and also detailing arrangements and royalties owed from the production (Dec 1988 - Jun 1989); Box office records and nightly account sheets from each night's production of the play. Also includes separate box office report from production of the play the Belltable Theatre, Limerick.

File of correspondence and documents concerning the Irish tour and production of 'Lover's Meeting' by Louis D'Alton. File includes tour schedule for the national Irish tour; production schedules for specific venues along the tour; correspondence between Jane Daly of Druid and various regional arts centres and parish halls concerning rental of production spaces; biographies of cast and crew members; media and advertising plans such as advertising plans and letters to various news outlets; assorted press releases include one with a headline of "Off-Broadway?" - No - Off-Dublin!" and describes the production by Druid in Kilnamanagh Tallaght Community Centre that was fundraised for by local determined efforts; Contract made between Druid Theatre and the Gate Theatre, Dublin, for terms and agreement for production of "Lovers Meeting."

Tour booklet issued by Druid Theatre Company to cast members, including tour schedule information and map of the Irish tour of the play "Song of the Yellow" by Druid. Also includes text of story "Writing in the Dark" by Mary O'Malley, Dec 1994 - Jan 1995. Poem attached entitled "Adapted from the exorcism of a child about to be baptised." Seating plan and guest list for opening night production of the play; Spreadsheet with box office and ticket sale information; press releases issued by Druid theatre company promoting the play and also a letter addressed to Vincent Woods, Playwright, which seems to be a spoof/prank letter, reacting in disgust to the play.

TS letter of receipt signed by Paddy Cunneen in respect of instalment of fee payment for Musical Direction for Druid production of 'Silverlands'.

File includes TS correspondence between Druid Theatre Company and PAYE/Revenue concerning appointment of employment of cast members. Draft contract agreements for cast members included. Also letters of discussion between Druid, Casting agencies and various cast members concerning a proposed international tour schedule to include Sydney Festival; York Theatre; Irish national tour; World Stage Festival, Toronto and Mayfest, Glasgow. (Oct 1993)

File of correspondence, letters and Fax between Druid Theatre and others concerning the planning and administration of production of "At Black Pig's Dyke", written by Vincent Woods, directed by Maelíosa Stafford as part of the Sydney Festival and Carnival, Sydney Australia. Includes fax between Jane Daly, General Manager , Druid and [Anne Butler] discussing planning and costs of travel for cast [Jan 1994) Also MS letters for Fax from Daly to Elizabeth Walsh and Sue Collins, Tony Killeen, Moya McHugh, discussing opening night arrangements 11 Jan -(6 Feb 1995); MS note from [Tony Thorpe] of Sydney Festival to Druid, noted lodgement of contract fee (8 Jan 1995); Itinerary of Druid tour to Australia; notes on travel baggage of costumes; Copy Fax letter to Jerome Hynes, Druid Theatre from Bruce Rowland, Partlett Chave and Rowland Accountants, detailing cast wages (20 Jul 1988)Further copies of letters detailing wages on previous Druid tour to Australia, 1987 - 1988; Copy of contract agreement between Druid Theatre Company and Sydney Committee Limited, signed by Maelíosa Stafford and Ellen Blundon, respectively (27 Dec 1994); Certificate of Gamma Irradiation treatment on straw costumes (21 Dec 1994); list of subsistence payments made to cast members on tour.

File of fax and letter correspondence relating to "At the Black Pig's Dyke" and "Song of the Yellow Bittern" by Vincent Woods. Includes correspondence between Jane Daly, Druid Theatre Company, and The Tricycle Theatre, London, such as Nicolas Kent (Artistic Director) discussing scheduling of Vincent Woods plays at the Tricycle (14 Apr 1994) Jane Daly to Mary Lauder, General Manager, Tricycle Theatre, mentioning 'a dreadful box-office' (7 June 1994); Letter from Daly to Kent, discussing financial statements in relation to 'Playboy of the Western World' and mentions contact from Michael D. Higgins, T.D., Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, saying Higgins was 'extremely taken with the production' and is in talks with British Embassy about taking the play to Montserrat (25 Jul 1994); Letter from Daly to Kent, discussing financial details and concerns for a tour of 'Black Pig's Dyke' to London, also attaching a breakdown of costs (24 Aug, 8 Sep 1994) Letter of reply from Kent to Daly with plans for the double-bill production of both Vincent Woods plays: "Let's make it ten weeks (five of each play", and discussing royalties, costs and funding (12 Sep 1994); response from Daly to Kent considering the terms (19 Sep 1994); Letter from Daly to Kent, stating disagreement with "altering the working relationship the actors have with Druid' in relation to cast and employment issues for the Woods double-bill. (20 Oct 1994); Further letters and Fax between Daly and Kent debating the break-down in plans for the Woods production (20 Oct - 11 Nov 1994) Letter from Daly to Kent: "For a number of reasons we feel it would be best to present "Song of the Yellow Bittern on its own" (10 Nov 1994); Final exchange of fax and letters between Daly and Kent closing the matter with a final decision not to mount the show for reasons stated. (15 - 21 Nov 1994) File also includes earlier correspondence of Fax and letter between Jane Daly of Druid and other potential venues and festivals for hosting the Vincent Woods plays, including Mandy Steward, Northern Stage, Newcastle (Apr - June1994); Robin Mitchell, Mayfest, Glasgow (19 Jul 1994); Lucinda Ellis, Brighton Festival (11 Oct 1994); Francesca Accinelli and Michael Bocher Re. proposed Canadian tour (26 Dec 1994) Ian Kellgren, Liverpool Playhouse (30 Apr 1994)

File of correspondence (fax and letters) between Michael Diskin, Manager, Town Hall Theatre, Galway, Garry Hynes, Artistic Director, Druid and Jane Daly, General Manager Druid, regarding production matters. Includes letters between Diskin to Colette O'Brien, Research Editor, 'The World of Hibernia' magazine (9 - 23 Oct 1995) Further letters in the file relate to publicity for the Galway and Irish tour production of BQL, such as images and text. Also detailed list of venues for where posters for the play were put.

File includes letters and fax between Louise Donlon, General Manager, Druid and staff at various venues where Druid will be touring the Beauty Queen of Leenane, such as venue agreements; terms and conditions of agreement; casting correspondence; cast requirements; technical specifications of venues; travel and accommodation; royalty arrangements and other related matters relating to the tour scheduling and planning. Also includes letters mentioning the pre-planning of the forthcoming production by Druid Theatre Company of "The Loves of Cass Maguire" by Brian Friel.

File includes copies of contracts between the Town Hall Theatre, Galway and Druid Theatre Company, signed by Mike Diskin and Louise Donlon respectively, for BQL performances at the Town Hall, Galway (27 Aug 1996) With attached fax from Diskin to Donlon with suggested alteration to contract clauses. (4 Sep 1996); Letter from Diskin to Donlon conforming booking of Town Hall Theatre for production 20 Jan - 8 Feb (25 Oct 1996); File also includes staff expenses information and expense claim forms (Jan 1996); Company time sheets (Oct 1996) and assorted petty cash receipts; Book of Words being a tour information booklet of information related to the tour such as travel, accommodation, schedule and dates, provided to all company members. (Oct 1996); File of casting information, cast arrangements and correspondence between Druid Theatre and others such as Alpha Hopkins, The Royal Court Theatre and various actor agencies, discussing terms of employment for "The Beauty Queen of Leenane", with contracts includes of Jane Brennan, Tom Murphy and Francis O'Connor.