Files of records, including email and letter correspondence from Druid to various hotels, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation, arranging details of bookings for cast and crew members involved in Druid's production of "The Playboy of the Western World" by J.M. Synge and directed by Gary Hynes as part of the 'DruidSynge' series, and relating specifically to Dingle, Tralee, Castlebar, Aran Islands, Geesala, Dublin and Galway.

Files of documents detailing the planning and administration of the production of "The Payboy of the Western World" by Druid Theatre as part of Tokyo International Arts Festival, Japan. Files include budget of costs expected for the production, including travel, wages, touring costs etc; contract of agreement made between Druid and the Tokyo Festival; travel arrangements and detailed email correspondence between Druid members such as Fergal McGrath, Garry Hynes, Felicity O'Brien and also members of the Tokyo Festival, discussing terms and conditions of the production agreement, travel and tech matters and schedules, costs and finances and other such matters.

File of fax and email correspondence between Fergal McGrath, Eamonn Fox, Garry Hynes, Francis O'Connor and others including material suppliers, discussing elements regarding the design and construction of he set for touring production of "The Playboy of the Western World". Invoices and costs from suppliers also included.

File includes document titled "Summary of Marketing and Promotion Plan, DruidSynge Playboy"; Invitation list of individuals for "Playboy" read-through (6 Jan 2004); list of media outlets to where production images are to be sent (10 Feb 2004); Correspondence between Fergal McGrath and photographers discussing production images to be selected; email from Paul Fahy, Galway Arts Festival, enclosing 'Guardian' review of the Ben Barnes production of "Playboy" in the same venue months after the Druid production (16 Jun 2004); draft artwork for promotion of "Playboy" featuring an image of Cillian Murphy. Also detailed biographies and notes on cast and crew members for inclusion within the official programme. Also includes invitation list for the opening night of the play at Galway.

Includes manuscript notes and minutes of production meeting detailing set, design, prop and other such agenda items ahead of the production of "The Playboy of the Western World."

Printed programme from the Druid Theatre production of the Playboy of the Western World at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth, Australia, as part of the Perth International Arts Festival. Includes a biography of Synge by Patrick Lonergan, an article on the play by Mary C. King and cast images and biographies. 6 copies. Printed programme from the Perth Festival, detailing all events (2 copies) Printed flyer from the Museum of Performing Arts at His Majesty's Theatre, Perth. (6 copies)

File includes email, fax and letter correspondence detailing the planning, administration and logistics for the tour to Perth by Druid for production of "The Playboy of the Western World" from 'DruidSynge'. Includes correspondence with the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism; finance and budget planning; issues such as immigration, tax, wages, cast briefings and all matters relating to the administration of the tour.

File includes printed flyers from the production by Druid Theatre Company of "The Playboy of the Western World" at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 1982. Also a Programme of Events brochure from the festival itself; file of photocopy press coverage from Scottish and UK press regarding the Festival production.

Printed programme from the production of 'the Playboy of the Western world', written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes. Staged at the Olympia Theatre, Dublin as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. Includes article on history of Druid Theatre Company and images and biographies of cast members.

Conference programme with details of all speakers, panels and talks at this conference organised by Professor Adrian Frazier, NUI Galway and entitled "The Playboy of the western World: A Conference on the History of its Production". Also includes transcript of round-table discussion with Garry Hynes, Lelia Doolan, Adrian Frazier, Ophelia Byrne, Paige Reynolds, Nicholas Grene, Jennifer Johnston and John Harrington. (Note: email correspondence between the conference organisers, discussing selection of speakers and topics is closed until 01/01/2035.)