File of email and letter correspondence between Druid Theatre and various others relating to the administration and arrangements in the lead-up to production of "The Playboy of the Western World". Includes letter of invitation to Cllr. Terry O'Flaherty, Mayor of Galway, to launch the rehearsals of the 'DruidSynge' series, in the shape of rehearsals for "Playboy...." (17 Dec 2003); letters between Fergal McGrath of Druid and Hilary Pyle, Yeats Curator, National Gallery of Ireland, discussing permission granted for Druid to re-use the Jack B Yeats image of 'The Barrel Man" (Nov 2013); Letter from Fergal McGrath to Michael Yeats, seeking permission to reproduce images by Jack B. Yeats (24 Oct 2004) Email correspondence between McGrath and Druid cast members with details of the beginning of "Playboy . . ." rehearsals, Jul 2003; Email correspondence between Yvonne Corscadden of Druid and various Dublin hotels re. booking of meeting rooms for Druid (Feb - Mar 2004); Letter from Gabriel Doherty, Lecturer in History, UCC, to Garry Hynes, detailing points of information about a man named 'Lynchehaun' in 1918 Mayo and his similarity to Christy Mahon (9 Feb 2004)' Outlines of full production and tech schedule by Druid for "Playboy . . ."; itinerary for Druid field-trip to Geesala, Co. Mayo; letter to Martin Nolan, County Manager, Kerry County Council, discussing planning and costs re. Druid production in Kerry (12 Jan 2004); Letter from McGrath to Anne McCarthy, Arts Officer, Mayo County Council, inclosing invoice for grant offered by Mayo Co. Co. towards the production at Geesala (18 Mar 2004) and also other general administrative email and letter correspondence.

Tour information booklet issued to cast and crew members of "The Playboy ...." By Druid Theatre and includes practical tour information such as schedules, maps, lists of guides etc.

File includes casting advice notes from Maureen Hughes, Casting Director, regarding cast members for the Druid production of "The Playboy of the Western World" as part of 'DruidSynge' series. Also includes email correspondence between Druid and also with actor agents discussing pay grades for various roles and actors. File also includes detailed production budget for a pre- and full production at both the Town Hall Theatre and a scenario of a production at Druid Lane Theatre. Petty cash receipts for daily expenses incurred by cast and crew members also present.

File of email and letter correspondence detailing the negotiations for contract of Cillian Murphy for "The Playboy of the Western World" by Druid Theatre Company. Includes emails between Garry Hynes and Fergal McGrath of Druid, discussing terms for contract for Murphy and comment on the stated need for Murphy in the role; correspondence with the Lisa Richards Agency who represent Murphy, discussing terms of contract agreement. Also includes planning documents such as budgets and planning correspondence regarding possible venues in Ireland for staging "the Playboy", discussions by Hynes and McGrath.

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.)

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.

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 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.

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."