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Tour handbook prepared by Druid Theatre Company and given to each cast member. Contains tour information such as tour and rehearsal schedules, travel and accommodation and other such information.

File of documents detailing the planning and production of 'The Midnight Court" by Brian Merriman, translated by David Marcs and set to music by Sean Tyrrel. Directed by Maelíosa Stafford. Produced at Druid Lane Theatre as part of the Galway Arts Festival. File includes text of press release and of invitation to the opening night performance; Correspondence from Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid to David Marcus, discussing interest in staging "The Midnight Court" (30 May 1991) and also stating that due to lack of funding the production cannot proceed in 1991 (25 Jun 1991) Draft of letter to Aeval Productions, for review by Maelíosa Stafford, drafted by [Jane Daly], stating terms of production agreement (19 Feb 1992); A production proposal with budget prepared by Sean Tyrrel; Letter of proposal details and agreement sent to Tyrrell from Stafford and Daly (20 Feb 1992); list of potential sponsors; opening night guest list; Fax copy of final agreement between Tyrrell and Druid; List of expenditure and production costs; revised budgets; final production costs; details of revenue received. Letter from David Marcus to Jany Daly discussing his disappointment at the level of his billing on promotional material. Daly outlines such material was prepared by Aeval Productions.(20-24 Apr 1992)

File includes prop and setting list for items used in set and costume by Druid Theatre in production of "At the Black Pig's Dyke."

File of documents relating to the production of "Poor Beast in the Rain" written by Billy Roche, directed by Garry Hynes. Includes tour booklet with information such as tour schedule, travel and accommodation information and other information. Photocopies of black and white production shots of cast members (9 items) Photocopy of play poster and of season programme of Belltable Theatre, Limerick, where "Poor Beast" is touring to; Biographies of cast members and also press release for the play issued by Druid Theatre Company. Detailed nightly box-office and sales records included.

Files relating to "The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs" written by George Moore and directed by Simone Benmussa. Includes photocopies of black and white production shots of cast members (79 items) Biographies of cast members and also press release for the play issued by Druid Theatre Company.
File 22-3 include total and nightly box-office returns from the production. Files also include Front of House Time Sheets, Report Sheets. NOTE: Files 2-3 are CLOSED to access.

File of administration documents relating to the planning and production of the Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced as the first play at the new Town Hall Theatre, Galway and performed on subsequent Irish tour. Galway, Town Hall Theatre, Previews January 29 – 31, 1996, February 1, 1996 (Opening Night) February 2 – 10, Longford, Dean Crowe Hall, February 12 – 13, 1996, Kilkenny, Watergate Theatre, February 15 – 17, 1996; Limerick, Belltable Arts Centre February 19 – 24, 1996; London, Royal Court Theatre
February 29 – March 30, 1996.

File includes commemorative booklet to mark the opening of the new Town Hall Theatre, which includes information on the new theatre; a message from Minister for Arts, Culture and The Gaeltacht, Michael D. Higgins, T.D. and other information about the opening night. Printed season programme of events scheduled for the Town Hall Theatre, Autumn, 1996. Includes flyer from the play also.

TS documents regarding the rain system used on stage in the production of The Beauty Queen of Leenane - details of its set-up and drawings of its mechanics, including notes regarding the timing and stage management of rain on stage in the play.

Files relating to the planning and administration of the Irish and UK tour of 'The Beauty Queen of Leenane' by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes produced at Town Hall Theatre, Galway, 15th Oct – 19th Oct, 1996; Town Hall, Skibbereen, Cork, 22nd Oct – 23rd Oct, 1996; Lu’ na Gréine, Oilean Chleire, 25th Oct – 26th Oct, 1996; Siamsa Tire, Tralee, 28th Oct, 1996; Portmagee Community Centre, 29th Oct, 1996
; Town Hall, Lisdoonvarna, 31st Oct, 1996; Halla Naomh Eoin, Inis Meain, 2nd Nov, 1996; An Halla, Inis Óirr, 4th Nov, 1996; Halla Rónáin, Inis Mór, 6th Nov, 1996; Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen, 8th Nov – 9th Nov, 1996; Community Centre, Árainnmhór, Donegal, 11th Nov, 1996; The Playhouse, Derry, 13th Nov – 14th Nov, 1996; Parochial Hall, Rathlin Island, 16th Nov, 1996; Parish Hall, Bangor-Erris, 20th Nov – 21st Nov, 1996; Parish Hall, Leenane, 23rd Nov, 1996, Duke of York’s Theatre, London, 29th Nov, 1996 – 4th Jan, 1997.

Files of documents relating to the world premiere production of "The Leenane Trilogy" by Martin McDonagh and directed by Garry Hynes. Production details include world premiere at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway; 21st June – 5th July 1997; Royal Court Theatre, London, 17th July – 13th Sept; Everyman Palace Theatre, Cork, 16th Sept – 20th Sept; Town Hall Theatre, Galway, 22nd Sept – 4th Oct; Olympia Theatre, Dublin
7th Oct – 18th Oct (Dublin Theatre Festival).