Item 7 - Abbey Theatre Programmes and Ephemera

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UGA P151/8/7

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Abbey Theatre Programmes and Ephemera

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  • [197-]

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1 file, c. 15 items

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File of print programmes from plays at the Abbey Theatre Dublin. Includes print brochure of "Abbey Theatre Artistic Policy 1972 - 1975", developed by Lelia Doolan. Reverse of item features manuscript notes by Doolan. Programme for Abbey production of "The School for Scandal by R.B. Sheridan, 17 Jan 1973; "God's Gentry"by Donagh McDonagh, performed with the Abbey Junior Workshop12 June [1973]; Samsova-Prokovsky's New London Ballet; "The Silver Tassie" by Sean O'Casey, 30 April 1973, directed by Hugh Hunt. Programme has manuscript production notes by Lelia Doolan; "An Exhibition of Paintings and Sculpture by Evanna O Boyle and Vincent Browne, Peacock Theatre, 8 Nov 1973; 75th anniversary season programme by the Abbey Theatre; flyer with Abbey season programme of 1972-1973 season; Abbey Theatre Turas na Gaeltachta 1973; "The Night of the Rouser" by Sean Walsh, directed by Roland Jacquarello, 22 Aug [ ]; "King Herod Advises" by Conor Cruise O'Brien and "Rites" by Maureen Duffy, Peacock Theatre, 2 April 1973); Programme of events at the Peacock including poetry readings and a production of "Picnic on the Battlefield" by Fernando Arrabal, with audience participation and improvisation mentioned (18 Nov [1973]; "The Death and Resurrection of Mr. Roche" by Thomas Kilroy, directed by T.P. McKenna (8 May 1973); Sophocles' King Oedipus in a version by W.B. Yeats, directed by Michael Cacoyannis, 4 April 1973; "Escurial by Michael De Ghelderode (A lunchtime play); "The White House" by Tom Murphy, 20 March 1972; "The King of Friday's Men" by M.J. Molloy (undated); "The Shame of It" by Anthony Cronin, Peacock stage, ( March 1973). Issue of "Ardán" magazine about theatre in Irish language (Summer, 1972); Flyer for Spring Season 1972 at the Abbey; "Dear Edward" a compilation of writings from the Irish Literary Theatre, directed by Tomás Mac Anna [1973]; Issue of "Encore" Magazine; July - Aug 1960, includes article "Working With Joan Littlewood" by Clive Goodwin and Tom Milne.

Issue of "The Voice of Youth Today" magazine, with interview with Lelia Doolan included.

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      16/05/2024
      29/07/2025

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