Printed programme from the Gaiety Theatre/Druid Theatre production of the Playboy of the Western World, as part of DruidSynge.

Prompt script used by Druid Theatre Company in the staging of the Playboy of the Western World, as part of the DruidSynge series, with annotation and notes on stage management, direction and design.

Photocopy of published script of the Playboy of the Western World. This edition features footnotes with reference to Synge's manuscripts and previous drafts of the play by Synge.

DruidSynge - 'The Playboy of the Western World' Written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Town Hall Theatre, Galway, (10-21 Feb), Gaiety Theatre, Dublin (20 Mar) Geesala (23 Feb - 20 Mar) Inis Mean, Inis Oirr and Inis Mór, Galway (25, 26, 27 Mar) Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo (30 Mar - 3 Apr) Blasket Centre, Dunchaoin, Co. Kerry, Siamsa Tire, Tralee, Co. Kerry (6-10 Apr) Includes printed playbill for the touring production of The Playboy of the Western World. Featuring series of black and white images of rehearsals by Druid taken at Chapel Lane, Galway, photography by Keith Pattison; an article on the life and work of J.M. Synge written by Patrick Lonergan; black and white photographs of the Druid cast taken at Geesala, Co. Mayo, photography by Keith Heneghan, biographical details with black and white headshots of Druid cast members and crew and also black and white images and cast lists of previous Druid productions of The Playboy in 1975, 1977 and 1986. 5 copies. Printed flyer from each of the touting venues for the production of the Playboy of the Western World at Ionad an Bhlascaoid Mhóir, Dún Chaoin; Geesala, Co. Mayo; Town Hall Theatre, Galway; Oileáin Arann (Inis Meáin, Inis Óírr and Inis Mór); Printed invitations to opening night performances of the Playboy of the Western World at The Town Hall Theatre, Galway (10 Feb 2004) and at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin (25 Feb 2004); Tickets for air travel to the Aran Islands used by Druid staff and others; Printed tickets from the opening night performance of the Playboy of the Western World at the Town Hall Theatre Galway (10 Feb) and a sample ticket from production at the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo; Season programmes from touring venues which are hosting the Playboy of the Western World, including the Theatre Royal, Castlebar; Easter Arts Festival, Kerry; Gaiety Theatre, Dublin and the Town Hall Theatre, Galway.

Prompt script used by Druid Theatre Company in the staging of The Shadow of the Glen with annotation and notes on stage management, direction and design.

Printed invitation issued by Druid Theatre Company to the opening night of the production of this DruidSynge double-bill at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway. Three copies. 6 pp Printed flyers, double sided, featuring an image from 'The Tinker's Wedding' on one side and from 'The Well of the Saints' on the other. Details include play information, venue, dates, time, ticket prices and cast details. Three copies. 6 pp Printed fold-out playbill from the touring production of 'the Well of the Saints' and 'The Tinker's Wedding'. Details include cast list, biographical details of cast and crew members, list of Friends of Druid theatre company, information on Druid Theatre Company and on the Druid Synge series and other details. 3 items

DruidSynge - 'The Tinker's Wedding' and 'The Well of the Saints' Printed and photocopy season brochure/programme of events taken from various Irish arts centres: Town Hall Theatre Galway (Jul - Sep 2004) An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (Summer/Autumn and Autumn/Winter 2004) Glor Music Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare (Sep - Nov 2004) Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal (Sep - Dec 2004) 5 items.

Photocopy of published script of the Tinkers Wedding and the Well of the Saints by J.M. Synge and used by Druid in their production of these plays and as part of the DruidSynge series.

Prompt Script of the DruidSynge production by Druid Theatre Company of The Well of The Saints and The Tinkers Wedding, includes annotation on production, staging, design and effects.

DruidSynge - 'The Tinker's Wedding' and 'The Well of the Saints' Written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes. Part of the Druid Synge series. Double bill production performed at Town Hall Theatre, Galway (3-18 Sep) Brockagh Resource Centre, Laragh, Co. Wicklow (21-25 Sep) Glor Music Centre, Ennis, Co. Clare, Tivoli Theatre, Dublin (Part of Dublin Theatre Festival) (4-9 Oct) An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (11-16 Oct) Printed playbill from this double-bill production of 'The Well of the Saints' and 'The Tinker's Wedding' from the performance at the Tivoli Theatre, Dublin, as part of the Dublin theatre Festival. Includes list of staff and sponsors of the Dublin Theatre Festival, biographical details with black and white headshots of cast and crew, information on the Druid Synge series, an article entitled "The Poet and Provocateur: Synge's Inflammatory Legacy" written by Patrick Lonergan, a list of Friends of the Dublin Theatre Festival and various advertisements. 4 copies. Printed programme of events, and flyer, from the Dublin Theatre Festival, detailing all events taking place in the Festival.