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File of publicity and press material includes press releases from Druid Theatre regarding 'Bailegangaire' by Tom Murphy.Includes printed programmes from the Galway and also the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, productions of 'Bailegangaire'. Programme for Druid Lane Theatre, Galway has green cover with silhouette of a woman on front cover. The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, production programme has a black cover and image of Siobhán McKenna on the cover.

'Bailegangaire' File of correspondence including press release from Druid Theatre Company regarding the death of actress Siobhán McKenna. "With the passing of Siobhán McKenna, a part of all of us is gone" Issued by Jerome Hynes, administrator of Druid theatre company. Also includes MS letter from a Sarah Miller, writing to Druid commenting on her and her family's experiences of viewing the play "Bailegangaire". "It really was one of the best experiences we, any of us, have had, ever in a theatre anywhere". Includes TS response of thanks from Jerome Hynes of Druid theatre company. Includes similar letter of praise for the production from theatre director Ronan Wilmot.

'Dracula' - Written by Bram Stoker and adapted in this version by Frank McGuinness. Produced at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway. Production file includes printed playbill including biographical information on the playwright Frank McGuinness, an article entitled "The Mythic Dracula" by Frank McGuinness and biographical details with black and white images of cast and production crew members. 24 pp Printed flyers details cast details, play details and booking details, printed invitation to the opening night performance of Dracula; Photocopy of printed script of 'Dracula'. It is noted to be by Deane and Balderstone. Also photocopy of TS script of Dracula, as adapted by Frank McGuinness. See also 'Photographs'.

Series of original sketches and draft artwork of costume and publicity design for 'Dracula', as adapted by Frank McGuinness. Draft artwork such as colour drawings and sketches for use in playbill and poster. Some are unused, others feature in playbill. 6 items.

'Loot' - Written by Joe Orton and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Druid Lane Theatre, Galway. Production file contains printed playbill which containing biographical information on the author Joe Orton and biographical details on cast and crew members. 2 copies. 40 pp Printed colour flyer and invitation to the opening night performance of 'Loot' by Joe Orton and performed at Druid Lane theatre, Galway. 3 items Photocopy of press cuttings detailing reviews and coverage of the production of 'Loot' written by Joe Orton and performed at Druid Lane Theatre. 11 pp

'Loot' - Photocopy of TS script of the play 'Loot', written by Joe Orton and performed at Druid Lane Theatre.

'Same Old Moon' - Written by Geraldine Aron and directed by [Garry Hynes] and performed at Druid Theatre, Galway. Includes photocopy TS promptscript for the play written by Geraldine Aron, includes MS stage direction and cast movement/direction notes. See also 'Photographs' and 'Posters'.

'Same Old Moon' - Printed poster from the Druid Theatre Production of Same Old Moon. Poster details "Geraldine Aron's Hilarious Comedy - 14 performances only". Poster designed by Tom Taheny. Includes details of production crew, dates, times and booking details for performances.

'Conversations on a Homecoming' - Written by Tom Murphy, directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at the PepsiCo Summer Fare, New York. This tour to New York also includes a performance of The Playboy of the Western World written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes. File includes playbill from Conversations on a Homecoming that is signed by playwright Tom Murphy, "To Druid, Tom Murphy". The playbill includes biographical article on Tom Murphy and biographical information with black and white headshots of cast and production crew members. 16 pp Printed programmes of events listing in detail all events and participants in the Pepsico SummerFare in New York and business card-size programme of events. 122 pp TS press release from 'Becky Flora/Mitchell Uscher entitled "Ireland's famed Druid Theatre Company performs for the first time in the United States at the PepsiCo SummerFare Festival. 1 p TS 'Book of Words' detailing travel and accommodation details, rehearsal and production schedule, information for cast members, information on the PepsiCo Summer Fare and other details relating to the organisation and administration of the Druid tour to New York. Prepared by Jerome Hynes. 26 pp Assorted TS press cuttings and press quotes detailing coverage and reviews of the performances by Druid of Conversations on a Home Coming and Playboy of the Western World from Irish and American press. 5 pp
'Book of Words' with all travel arrangements and touring logistics, issued to cast members, also included.

'The Playboy of the Western World' Written by J.M Synge and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at the Pepsico Summer Fare, New York. This tour to New York also includes a performance of 'Conversations on a Homecoming' written by Tom Murphy and directed by Garry Hynes. File includes printed playbill containing cover image of a painting by Jack B. Yeats of 'the Playboy', a biographical essay on J.M. Synge, article "Synge and the modern Theatre" written by Thomas Kilroy, article entitled "Maire nic Shiubhlaigh recalls Synge and the Shadow of the Glen", preface to "Playboy of the Western World", 1907, biographical information with black and white headshots of the cast and production crew members. 24 pp Assorted TS press cuttings and press quotes detailing coverage and reviews of the performances by Druid of Conversations on a Home Coming and of the Western World from Irish and American press. 9 pp Black and white photograph, with white border, 203mm X 254mm, featuring cast in costume and on set during the performance of The Playboy of the Western World. 1 item Printed programme of events listing in detail all events and participants in the PepsiCo SummerFare in New York.