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Druid - List of Productions. Typescript list of productions, 1975-1985 and awards won by Druid Theatre Company. Details include play title, playwright and date of opening night production. Where a tour of a production occurred, venues of the tour are listed.

"Druid - The First Ten Years" - Handwritten drafts of essays on the history and establishment of Druid Theatre Company. Articles include drafts and typescript versions of "The First Ten Years", written by David Burke. Includes handwritten annotations and corrections by the author. Other typescript documents include 'Druid History' and 'Druid on Tour' which provides a diary-like account by unnamed author of a tour of Ireland by Druid Theatre Company. Makes reference to Marie Mullen, Garry Hynes, Ray McBride and venues like Lisdoonvarna. Reference is made to tour of "The Wood of the Whispering" by M.J. Molloy. Likely from late 1970's to early 1980's.
File also includes printed invitation issued by Druid Theatre Company and the Galway Arts Festival to attend the launch of the book "Druid - The First Ten Years" in the Kenny Gallery, Middle Street, Galway and to view a special exhibition of posters and photographs from the Druid Archives in the gallery. Four copies. 4 pp Printed invitation issued by Druid Theatre Company and Galway Arts Festival to attend the Dublin Launch of the book "Druid - the First Ten Years" and an exhibition of posters and photographs from the Druid Archive to be held at the Exhibition Hall, Bank of Ireland, Baggot Street, Dublin. Document features a black and white photograph of Marie Mullen. Three copies. 3 pp Printed colour photograph of a logo designed to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Druid Theatre Company. One item. 1 p

Photocopies of assorted photographs from early years of Druid's existence, circa first 15 years. Images include Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen, Maelíosa Stafford, Sean McGinley, Jerome Hynes, Brid Brennan, Ray McBride, Pat Leavy, Mick Lally and various others. Also includes paper black and white folder detailing images from past Druid productions, a list of past productions, awards and press quotes.

Edition of the book "Druid - The First Ten Years". Book is autographed by Druid Theatre Company members. File also includes photocopy of the book "Druid - the First Ten Years".

Files relating to Druid's 21st Birthday Celebrations. File includes notes and correspondence regarding planning of the special event to mark the 21st Birthday of Druid, which included a performance of "The Loves of Cass Maguire" by Druid Theatre.

Cards and messages of congratulations received by Druid Theatre from numerous people and organisations on the occasion of their 21st Birthday. Includes a message from the Taoiseach, John Bruton, T.D., Michael D. Higgins, T.D. Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht and also from Albert Reynolds, T.D. and other figures from Irish theatre and arts.

Druid Archive Handover. Printed invitation from University College Galway to attend the official event to mark the handover of the Druid Theatre Company Archives to the James Hardiman Library. Four copies. 4 pp Printed press release issued by University College Galway, detailing the presentation of the archive of Druid Theatre Company for years 1975-1985. Also includes list of media to which the press release was distributed. Press cuttings taken from the Tuam Herald and Galway Advertiser provide press coverage and an image of Alva Garvey, Mairead Noone and Rebecca Bartlett taken at the archives event at University College Galway.
Handwritten responses from Lionel Pilkington, of Department of English, University College Galway and playwright M.J. Molloy to invitation to attend the official handover of Druid Theatre Archives. 2 pp Typescript letter from Secretary of Minister for Justice, Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, T.D., detailing her unavailability to attend the handover of the Druid Theatre Archives to University College Galway.3 pp Typescript invitation list with manuscript additions and notes for the event to mark the handover of the Druid Theatre archives to University College Galway. 6 pp

Druid in Review - Booklet Druid in Review - Booklet Printed booklet entitled "Druid in Review - James Hardiman Library: The Druid Theatre Company archive." Booklet commemorates and marks the 30th anniversary of Druid Theatre Company and also the Druid Theatre Company Archive held at National University of Ireland, Galway (formally University College Galway) The booklet contains an introduction by Dr. Riana O'Dwyer, Department of English at NUI, Galway, further information on the history of Druid Theatre Company, entitled "Forging a Theatre", "Early Productions", "Druid and Tom Murphy", "An Authentic Voice - Druid and Ireland", "Beyond the Fringe", "Druid Oversees", biographical details of directors, cast and production crew members of Druid Theatre Company and also features numerous black and white images of productions and cast members taken from years 1980 - 2005. One item. 36 pp Printed flyers from the "Druid in Review" publication, detailing information on the booklet, on the history of Druid Theatre Company and the Druid Theatre Company Archive. Heading include "Druid the Company", "Druid and Ireland", "Druid Abroad" and "Druid Artistic Directions". Also includes various black and white images taken from productions during Druid's history. Three copies. 18 pp
File also includes typescript drafts of the articles and texts used in the "Druid in Review" booklet. Includes a large of amount of handwritten notes, corrections and alterations, in pencil. Three drafts are included.

Exhibition material, wooden panels, 203mm X 254mm in size. Velcro strips on reverse. Panels feature black and white images of scenes from various Druid productions and picture Marie Mullen, Ingrid Craigie, Kate O'Toole, Marion O'Dwyer, Paul O'Neill, Ray McBride, Ailbhe Garvey, Geraldine Aron, Michael Roberts, Des Keogh, Pauline McLynn, Jane Brennan and Rebecca Bartlett.