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Printed programme from 'The Glass Menagerie', written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Gary Hynes. Includes an article on Williams; article entitled "A Sentimental Play?" by Joyce McGreevy Stafford; article: "The Glass Menagerie - A Personal View" by "Aidan Carl Matthews and cast and crew biographies and images. 1 item. See also 'Posters' and 'Photographs'.

''The Playboy of the Western World - Written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes Production file relating to the tour of this production which was performed by Druid at Clifden Town Hall, Galway (4th Feb), Castlebar, Town Hall, Mayo (6th Feb), Kiltimagh Town Hall, Mayo (7th Feb) St. Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen, Roscommon (9th Feb - 10th Feb) Ballinamore Community Centre, Leitrim (12th Feb) St. Patrick's Hall, Shercock, Cavan (14th Feb - 15th Feb) Presentation Primary School, Carlow (17th Feb) St. Brigid's, Callan, Kilkenny (18th Feb) Clonmel VEC Hall, Tipperary (21st Feb) Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, UK (26th Feb - 23rd March) Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick (26th March - 30th March)
Includes printed programme from the production including a colour image painted by Jack B Yeats, on cover. Contents include black and white images from past Druid productions, article on the life and career of J.M. Synge, article entitled "Synge and the Modern World" written by playwright Thomas Kilroy, article entitled "Maire Ni Shiubhlaigh recalls Synge and the Shadow of the Glen", preface to the original production of "The Playboy of the Western World" , coverage of "The Playboy Riots" as reported in England and in New York and biographies and black and white images of cast and production crew members. 24 pp
Typescript 'Book of Words' detailing all touring arrangements and logistics for cast and crew members.
Printed black and white tickets from the tour production of The Playboy of the Western World. 4 pp. Printed copy of cartoon from untitled publication. Entitled "Great Western" depicting the Playboy riots. 4 copies. Printed flyers and invitation to the opening night of the play produced in London at the Donmar Theatre Warehouse. 32 pp TS article written by Paddy Woodworth entitled 'One of Ourselves: Druid bring the Playboy Home'. No publication details noted. 5 pp. See Also 'Photographs'.

'Conversations on a Homecoming' - Written by Tom Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway, (17th April, 6 weeks) Rosary Hall, Taylor's Hill, Galway (22nd July - 27th July) Rabbitt's Bar, Galway (12th Aug Galway Arts Festival Promenade Performance) Gate Theatre, Dublin (25th Sept - 28th Sept as part of Dublin Theatre Festival) Olympia Theatre, Dublin (9th Dec - 14th Dec) Includes printed playbill with MS dedication by Tom Murphy, "To Druid, with love and best wishes, Tom Murphy (3 items) Playbill includes biographical essay on playwright Tom Murphy, biographical details and black and white headshots of cast and crew and acknowledgements by Druid theatre company. 6 copies, 96 pp. 7 pp See Also 'Posters' and 'Photographs'.

'Conversations on a Homecoming' TS script of' Conversations on a Homecoming' written by 'Thomas Murphy', address given as Danesmoate, Dublin 16. Includes MS annotation, striking, additions and cuts and an additional page of MS text, by Murphy.

'Conversations on a Homecoming' - Photocopy of TS published version of script of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' written by Tom Murphy. 2 copies.

Printed playbill from production of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' by Tom Murphy that was produced at Donmar Warehouse, London. Includes biographical essay on Tom Murphy, article entitled "Conversations on a Changing Ireland" written by Fintan O'Toole and biographical details of cast and production crew members. 20 pp Printed invitation to the opening night performance of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' performed at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, 25 Sep. 3 copies. Printed invitation to the opening night performance of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' (The White House) at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway, 16 Apr. 5 copies. Printed invitation to a 'special reception' to mark the election of two new local authorities for Galway and to attend a performance of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' at Taylor's Hill, Galway, 22 Jun. 6 pp. TS tour booklet for members of Druid theatre company detailing travel and accommodation, rehearsal schedule and other details. 8 pp TS flyer from production of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' at Murty Rabbits Bar, Galway. Performance is noted as being a special promenade performance as part of the Galway Arts Festival. 2 copies. Printed black and white flyer promoting the production of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' from productions at Olympia theatre, Dublin, Gate Theatre Dublin and Taylor's Hill, Galway. 6 items. Sep - Oct 1985 Printed flyer detailing the works, playwrights, cast details, venues, ticket prices and performances of plays of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Plays include I'll Go On - A Beckett Trilogy, 'Conversations on a Home Coming'' by Tom Murphy and The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard. 1 item TS press releases describing the tour by Druid within Ireland with 'Conversations on a Homecoming' and to London with Bailegangaire, both written by Tom Murphy.

''Tis a Pity She's a Whore' Written by John Ford and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway. Production file contains printed programme from the production. Includes biographical information on playwright John Ford, article detailing thoughts on the play written by author John Banville entitled "In the teeth of the Whirlwind", article entitled "The closing of the Theatres", biographical information and black and white headshots of the cast members and production crew. 6 copies. 120pp Printed flyers detailing play information and booking details. 5 copies. 10 pp; TS press releases regarding the play and reviews taken from publications including the Irish Times. 20 pp; Printed tickets from the production of 'Tis a Pity She's a Whore. 7 pp; Printed invitations to the opening night performance of the play at Druid Lane theatre, Galway, 4 copies, 8 pp. See also 'Posters' and 'Photographs'.
Also letters between Jerome Hynes and Janet O'Leary, confirming her work on the production (Jun 1985)

'The Importance of Being Earnest' - Written by Oscar Wilde and directed by Garry Hynes. Production file contains printed programme from the production of 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. Includes biographical essay on Wilde, an article entitled "Some thoughts on Oscar Wilde" written by Vivian Mercier, article entitled "A man without connections" by Katherine Worth, biographical details and black and white headshots of cast and production crew members. 24 pp; printed invitation to the opening night performance at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway, 2 copies; TS press releases and assorted press commentary and reviews of the play, 7 pp; TS invitation and acceptance list with MS annotation, to the opening night of the play, 7 pp; Copy of TS interview Eric Bently, playwright, critic and scholar, discusses the play. See also 'Photographs'.

'Bailegangaire' - Written by Tom Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway and toured to London, performed at Donmar Warehouse, London. Photocopy of TS script of 'Bailegangaire' written by Tom Murphy. Script has MS notation saying "First Draft". Includes seperate single page of typescript from the play, possibly from Siobhán McKenna's script, with MS annotation, possibly by Garry Hynes, regarding the speech patterns of Mommo in a range of lines. Sound effect notes also annotated on the page.

'Bailegangaire' - Written by Tom Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Donmar Theatre in London. File includes printed playbill containing biographical article on Tom Murphy, Article on Druid theatre and Tom Murphy entitled "Coming Home Again" written by Christopher Murray and biographical information and black and white images of cast members. 28 pp TS script of the play entitled "The Story of Bailegangaire and how it came by its appellation." By Tom Murphy. Includes note "Work in progress, Draft 2. Sept 1984".