File of correspondence, letters and telex, between Druid Theatre and others such as Curtis Brown Ltd, discussing the production rights for a production and Irish tour of "A Touch of the Poet" by Eugene O'Neill. File includes letters from Garry Hynes to Peter Murphy, Curtis Brown, Londen seeking rights and permission to produce "A Touch of the poet in Ireland" (Aug 1984) Subsequent letters between Hynes and Murphy discuss Druid not taking on the production due to a current American production of the play. (Aug 1984 - Jan 1985) Letters between Jerome Hynes and Kim Croninger, discussing Druid's renewed plans to produce the play (26 Mar 1987) Subsequent letters, fax and telex between J. Hynes and Croninger discussing the details, rights and royalties as well as tour details of the production planned by Druid. Financial matters and costs also discussed. Includes photocopy of TS article by Michael D. Higgins T.D., entitled "The Relevance of Druid and Eugene O'Neill." Also includes attendance details and gross income from the production 12 Jun - 11 Jul 1987.

File includes 'Book of Words' tour information booklet for cast and crew members; Application to the Arts Council prepared by Druid Theatre Company for 'Tour of Major Prisons 1987'; Memo discussing the funding of the Prisons Tour 1987 by Druid Theatre Company; A review of the prison's tour following its conclusion, prepared by Druid, which also includes a breakdown of costs such as wages, set, lights etc. and also comments such as grateful support from the Arts Council but refusal of support for the tour from the Department of Justice. (item 4); Selection of TS letters to Druid from Con Hayes, Governor, Arbour Hill Prison (19 Feb 1987) Vincent Sammon, Educational Service to Prisons (20 Mar 1987) and [Nessa] Durcan, Education Unit, Cork Prison, ( 25 Feb 1987) all adding comment upon the recent Druid tour to the respective prisons (item 5); Group of letters and comments written by prisoners in respective prisons, primarily Arbour Hill, giving detailed accounts of their thoughts and opinions on the play and on Druid performing in a prison. (Feb - Mar 1987 - Item 6); Group of press cuttings with reviews of the play, a flyer advertising the touring production and also TS and MS letters including a telex from Emelie of Graffiti Theatre, wishing Druid well with the tour; letters from Druid to Vincent Sammon and Nessa Durkan discussing arrangements, schedules and staff lists for those who would be present at the prisons from Druid for the productions. Also a letter from Jerome Hynes to Phelim Donlon of the Arts Council, Dublin, attaching the above named report and comments on the Prisons tour. (14 Apr 1987) File also includes correspondence between Jerome Hynes of Druid and Kevin McCaul, Derry City Council, discussing a confirmed touring production of "Conversations on a Homecoming" at the Rialto Entertainment Centre, Derry and discussing travel, costs, budgets and production schedule.

Letters between Jerome Hynes, Druid, and Alan Brodie, Imison Playwrights, detailing terms of production agreement and rights and also a copy of the production license issued for the play.
Also includes series of letters between Druid (Jerome Hynes) and Jeffrey Campbell and Paul Pyant, confirming agreements for work as lighting designers with Druid Theatre Company.
Time sheets for cast members' rehearsal sessions also included.

Includes letters of correspondence between Jerome Hynes, Druid, and Bernard Farrell and also staff at Rosica Collins Ltd. regarding royalties owed and paid from the production as well as terms of production agreement.

Rehearsal time sheets by cast members from Druid's production of "Lovers" written by Brian Friel/

File of documents concerning the administration and staging of 'Wild Harvest'. Includes MS letter from Ken Burke, playwright, to Jane Daly, Druid Theatre Company to which he attaches the text of an article he wrote for 'Theatre Ireland', detailing his experiences of writing and producing 'Wild Harvest'. The article is entitled "Touching the Nerve" (20 Jun 1989); TS letter to Max Stafford-Clark, Artistic Director, The Royal Court, London, from Jane Daly, Druid Theatre Company, enclosing a video recording of the Druid production of 'Wild Harvest' and outlining potential tour plans to the U.K. (5 Dec 1989); TS press release issued by Druid Theatre Company about the play; TS biographies of cast members; details of expenses and staff/cast costs incurred by Druid during production. Also includes rehearsal time sheets for cast members.

File includes administration documents such as series of TS letters between Maureen Hughes and Jane Daly of Druid Theatre Company with Louise Cooper and Eleanor Drew of Judy Daish Associates, London, discussing and detailing the performance licence afforded to Druid for production of the play, written by Anthony Minghella and also detailing arrangements and royalties owed from the production (Dec 1988 - Jun 1989); Box office records and nightly account sheets from each night's production of the play. Also includes separate box office report from production of the play the Belltable Theatre, Limerick.

File relating to the administration of 'Antigone' in a version by Jean Anouilh. File includes text of programme note by Bernadette McAliskey; Letter from Jane Daly to Mary Robinson inviting her to write a programme note for the play owing to her "knowledge of and commitment to the law, to women's affairs and the ideals of democracy and self-determination . . ."(11 Apr 1990); TS letters from Jane Daly to Bernadette McAliskey discussing her programme note contribution (24 Apr and 17 May 1990); press release issues by Druid Theatre Company for the play, details and receipts of advertising purchased; MS letter to Jane Daly from Martin Drury (Director) concerning marketing to compete with the World Cup match evenings; text of letter and advertising images sent by Druid sent to various national and regional press outlets; TS letters to various people concerning their attendance at the opening night performance; Rehearsal time sheets for Druid Cast members.

Letters between Jane Daly, Druid, and staff at Michael Imison Playwrights Ltd. regarding production rights for the play and detailing finances such as box-office accounts from the production by Druid and also royalties owed. (Feb - Aug 1990)

File of correspondence and documents concerning the Irish tour and production of 'Lover's Meeting' by Louis D'Alton. File includes tour schedule for the national Irish tour; production schedules for specific venues along the tour; correspondence between Jane Daly of Druid and various regional arts centres and parish halls concerning rental of production spaces; biographies of cast and crew members; media and advertising plans such as advertising plans and letters to various news outlets; assorted press releases include one with a headline of "Off-Broadway?" - No - Off-Dublin!" and describes the production by Druid in Kilnamanagh Tallaght Community Centre that was fundraised for by local determined efforts; Contract made between Druid Theatre and the Gate Theatre, Dublin, for terms and agreement for production of "Lovers Meeting."

File relating to the Irish tour production of "Lover's Meeting" which includes a programme for a spoof 'play' entitled "Mother's Bleating" which depicts the Druid cast on tour; two pages of MS drawing being stage management plans of the stage with prop list attached. Text of article entitled "Lover's Meeting and the National Dream Life" by Christopher Murray; Booklet for all Druid members entitled "Lover's Meeting Irish Tour 1990 - Tour Information" detailing tour schedules and other such information for cast members.