Files relating to research and published work by Etienne Rynne on The Book of Kells
The Book of Galway and Connemara Jokes by Myler Magrath.
Files relating to the production of The Book of Evidence by John Banville, adapted and directed by Alan Gilsenan, designed by Joe Vaněk and produced by Kilkenny Arts Festival and Fiach Mac Conghail and River Productions at the Watergate Theatre as part of the Kilkenny Arts Festival. in August 2002, later transferring to the Gate Theatre, Dublin, June 2003.
File includes printed programme from the Kilkenny Arts Festival Production of The Book of Evidence; Press cuttings of stories researched by Vaněk, such as the case of Malcolm McArthur; press cuttings of coverage of the Kilkenny and Dublin productions of The Book of Evidence; manuscript design notes by Vaněk. Large outsize plans and drawings by Vaněk including ground plans, elevations, lighting grid, stage right section and technical drawings for the production at the Gate Theatre and also plans and drawings of the Kilkenny Arts Festival production at the Watergate Theatre, Kilkenny, such as Ground Plan,
File includes colour photographs of the set model-box designed by Joe Vaněk; photocopy printed materials used in design research, general information booklet related to the production; technical specification and critical stage dimensions; drawing of section through stage area; prop list; draft pencil drawings of set design by Vaněk; photograph of Declan Conlon in costume from the production.
File relating to a proposal for a television series by Carolyn Swift and entitled The Bolger Gang. Includes typed overview about the series by Swift; typed scripts for individual episodes of the series (5 parts); letters and internal RTÉ memos by Swift to Donal Farmer and others unnamed about production and discussion on development of The Bolger Gang.
The Bluetones. Black and white professional images, landscape design, of band the Bluetones who performed at the Big Day Out outdoor concert as part of the Galway Arts Festival. Photographer is named as Pennie Smith. Images measure 203mm X 254mm and include a white border. Image features group shot of the band members.
File of photographs from Druid Theatre production of "The Blue Macushla" by Tom Murphy and directed by John Crowley. Production photographs by Amelia Stein. Publicity photographs by Aengus McMahon. Cast members are in costume and on set. Rehearsal images also included. Those pictured include Tom Murphy, Anthony Brophy, Gregory Gudgeon, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Gerard Carey, Marjorie Yates, Ray McBride, Tony Flynn, Tommy Tiernan, Séan Rocks, Katherine O’Toole, Donncha Crowley.
'The Blue Macushla' - Written by Tom Murphy and directed by John Crowley. Printed programme from the production including an article by journalist Veronica Guerin entitled "Avarice", discussing crime in Ireland, article by David Burke entitled "More Chandler than Charteris", images from past Druid productions of Murphy plays and also images and biographies of cast members. 5 items. Also includes printed flyer advertising the play (6 items) and printed invitation to the opening night performance at Druid Lane Theatre. items.
"The Blue Macushla". Black and white images taken during production of the Blue Macushla written by Tom Murphy, directed by John Crowley and produced by Druid Theatre Company. Includes images of cast members Marjorie Yates, Tony Flynn, Gregory Gudgeon, Donncha Crowley, Sean Rocks, Kathleen (Kate) O'Toole, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Gerard Carey and Roy McBride. Characters are in costume and on set. Group shot of cast included. Also includes single image of playwright Tom Murphy. Images measure 203mm X 254mm. Photographs are labelled with name of photographer and named are Aengus McMahon and Amelia Stein.