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This series relates to Thomas Kilroy's play "The Shape of Metal", first produced by The Abbey Theatre in 2003, and subsequently revived by The Origin Theatre, New York (2007), by the Tryator company, Netherlands (2007), and by Friar's Gate Theatre, Limerick (2009). It was published by The Gallery Press (2003). This contains research notes, progressive drafts and scripts, correspondence with Abbey Theatre staff and the viewing public, with potential producers; programmes, reviews, and material for the Gallery Press publication.

File of research material compiled by Thomas Kilroy in preparation of his play The Shape of Metal . Including photocopies from a book interviewing a modern sculptor about Rodin and Michelangelo; a profile of the novelist Molly Keane [ The New Yorker ]; obituary of British skiffle singer Lonnie Donegan; letters from [psychologist] Anthony W.Clare, MD, St.Patrick's Hospital, on Kilroy's portrayal of "Grace"'s mental illness.

Writing pad with handwritten research notes by Thomas Kilroy, quoting from unnamed texts about the sculptor Giacometti, and particular works by him, such as Woman with Chariot. (1942).

Writing pad (c.21 pp) and some loose pages with handwritten notes and early drafts by Thomas Kilroy for his play The Shape of Metal . Including lists of the three characters (working towards their respective ages); further notes on Giacometti; attempt at an outline (in four points); otherwise extensive draft dialogue between "Nell" and "Judith" (a distinct part is paginated 1-5). Also including a page entitled "Ja[me]s Joyce in Love" with the line "he thinks he falls in love with the daughter until he meets the mother".

Writing pad with handwritten notes by Thomas Kilroy entitled "Notes towards Shape of Metal , 2002". With notes outlining scenes, and draft dialogue. Beginning with the lines "And another thing. To the day I die I'll never understand why she hates me."

File with two early typescript drafts by Thomas Kilroy of the opening of his play The Shape of Metal , with many handwritten corrections and insertions. Author's handwriting denotes first as "Act I". Also including typescript notes on the flashback scene of 1972, with handwritten "to-do" list on the reverse, regarding the play. [Paginated 1-16 and 2-25.]

Early typescript draft by Thomas Kilroy of the opening of his play The Shape of Metal , missing first page but including title page and list of characters, with some handwritten corrections. Listing literary agents as Alan Brodie Representation, London. [Paginated 2-11.]

File of typescript drafts by Thomas Kilroy of Act 1 of his play The Shape of Metal , with some handwritten corrections. The first two are marked by hand, "before F/B scene". [Paginated 1-23, 1-26, and 17-43 respectively.]

File of typescript drafts by Thomas Kilroy of Act 2 of his play The Shape of Metal ., with some handwritten corrections. [Paginated 45-68, 45-74, and 44-53 respectively.]