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File relating to the Irish tour production of "Lover's Meeting" which includes a programme for a spoof 'play' entitled "Mother's Bleating" which depicts the Druid cast on tour; two pages of MS drawing being stage management plans of the stage with prop list attached. Text of article entitled "Lover's Meeting and the National Dream Life" by Christopher Murray; Booklet for all Druid members entitled "Lover's Meeting Irish Tour 1990 - Tour Information" detailing tour schedules and other such information for cast members.

File of correspondence between Druid Theatre Company and others concernig the media and marketing campaign for "Lover's Meeting", with outlets such as The Late Late Show, the Gay Byrne Radio Show and Irish national print outlets. Other letters include from Jane Daly to Phelim Donlon, the Arts Council, discussing tour plans for the play (17 Sep 1990); letters between Christopher Murray and Jane Daly, where Murray details the history and significance of D'Alton's play (Aug 1990); letter from Daly inviting John B. Keane to the Listowl production (17 Oct 1990) Letter from Daly to Brian Friel, inviting Friel to the Derry production, with MS letter of response from Frielsaying he will attend the play and thanking Daly for her kind words about "Dancing at Lughnasa", saying the definition of success is the postponement of failure. (22 Oct 1990); Letter from Dick Spring, T.D. written on initial letter sent from Daly, saying thanks for the invite but is engaged in his own national tour "with a production called 'The Next President', alias Ms Robinson." (11 Oct 1990); letter of acceptance to attend the play from M.J. Molloy, playwright, Milltown, Galway (1 Oct 1990); letter from Christopher Murray to Daly, where he describes "Playboy as the first piece of work to give the Druid its lasting reputation" and also describing in detail his thoughts on production of "Lover's Meeting' by Druid at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, where despite the high stage, "such simple, melodramatic material can be transformed into something so still, remote and moving. That's Druid I suppose!" (22 Nov 1990)

File of letters between Jane Daly, General Manager, Druid Theatre Company and P.J. (James) Bourke, (Seamus de Burca) discussing his work for Druid on "Lover's Meeting"; royalties for work carried out; discussing the rights held by Bourke for production of D'Alton plays and that he first published many of the plays and also discussing previous Abbey productions and interchangeable casting of male/female characters, while wishing Garry Hynes well in her position at the Abbey (12 Dec 1990); letters from Daly to Bourke concerning Hynes' wish to extend the Druid option on the play "Lover's Meeting" (11 Jan 1990); A4 pad of MS notes by Bourke regarding production notes for the play (undated); Detailed TS letter from de Burca (Bourke) to Daly describing his theatre-going history and describing seeing the company of Anew McMaster in Dublin which included Edwards and Willmore (MacLiommóir) (10 Oct 1990); a list of plays and books published by Séamus de Burca and other detailed letters from de Burca to Daly discussing his memories of Irish theatre and comments on theatre in Ireland.

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.