Notebooks written by Annie Ryan during the development and rehearsal process of the staging of A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing, adapted for the stage from the novel by Eimear McBride. Notebook 1 has cover note of "My Girly Thoughts". Includes early thoughts on the adaptation process of the play, the structure and outline of the adaptation, notes on character and theme, costume. Also includes sections of text written by Annie Ryan comprising a draft of the adaptation play text. Also sketches and drawings of characters, costume ideas and set design.
Notebook 2 has a cover label of "Girl Work" - with manuscript notes on the development and rehearsal of the play by Annie Ryan. Includes notes and comments on the weekly rehearsal process, the rehearsal schedule, notes on tech, notes on the play promotional video, text for the programme note by Ryan, and related notes on the play in development.