File of correspondence, letters and telex, between Druid Theatre and others such as Curtis Brown Ltd, discussing the production rights for a production and Irish tour of "A Touch of the Poet" by Eugene O'Neill. File includes letters from Garry Hynes to Peter Murphy, Curtis Brown, Londen seeking rights and permission to produce "A Touch of the poet in Ireland" (Aug 1984) Subsequent letters between Hynes and Murphy discuss Druid not taking on the production due to a current American production of the play. (Aug 1984 - Jan 1985) Letters between Jerome Hynes and Kim Croninger, discussing Druid's renewed plans to produce the play (26 Mar 1987) Subsequent letters, fax and telex between J. Hynes and Croninger discussing the details, rights and royalties as well as tour details of the production planned by Druid. Financial matters and costs also discussed. Includes photocopy of TS article by Michael D. Higgins T.D., entitled "The Relevance of Druid and Eugene O'Neill." Also includes attendance details and gross income from the production 12 Jun - 11 Jul 1987.
'A Touch of the Poet' - Written by Eugene O'Neill and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway. Includes printed playbill featuring images and biographical information of Eugene O'Neill, article entitled "O'Neill and the unseen Ireland" by Christopher Murray and biographical information of cast and production crew members. 3 copies. Printed black and white invitation/reply card to the opening night performance of 'A Touch of the Poet', 3 copies. TS press release issued by Druid ahead of the production of A Touch of the Poet. See also 'Photographs' and 'Posters'.
File of black and white photographs from production of 'A Touch of the Poet' by Eugene O'Neill directed by Garry Hynes. Includes images of cast in costume and on set. Pictured are Marie Mullen, Mick Lally and others. Also includes contact sheet with multiple thumbnail images. Six strips of negatives included. Also a portrait image of Eugene O'Neill.
A tract on grammar, in English, and an Ossianic poem in Irish.
Press cuttings relating to "A Traditional Irish Christmas", featuring the Chieftains with Siobhán McKenna at the Felt Forum, New York.
"Handwritten draft of song beginning ""A Treastí a stór na pós tu sa seanduine liath""."
Typed script, with annotation/stage directions for sketch "A Treasure Hunt", produced by the Pike Theatre Dublin as part of the Late Night Follies. Five scripts present.
A Tribute to Bernie Walsh. Printed poster from the tribute event to the former Druid Theatre Company stage manager Bernie Walsh who died in a car accident. The event was staged at the Black Box, Dyke Road, Galway. A list of acts is noted and includes Lunasa, The Macnas Drummers, The Saw Doctors, Martin Stephenson and Brendan O'Regan, Seán Tyrrell, The Walls, Mick Lally, Ray McBride, Little John Nee and other special guests. Poster features a watercolour image, black and white of a male figure seated and fishing. Poster measures 410mm X 295mm.
File relating to the death of Bernie Walsh, Production Manager with Druid Theatre Company, including cards of sympathy received by Druid, a book of condolences signed by Druid personnel and also press cuttings and details of tribute events that took place to mark the life of Bernie Walsh, which included a special art exhibition.