Typescript "second draft" of Thomas Kilroy's adaptation of Luigi Pirandello's Enrico IV , entitled Henry - a play (inspired by Pirandello's Enrico IV , in two acts, with title page and list of characters, and extensive handwritten corrections and annotations. [Paginated 1-77. Marked by hand, and on the author's list, as a script for a production meeting in Stephen Rea's house, for the PICT production.]
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File of correspondence and other documents regarding the PICT production of Thomas Kilroy's play Henry, running from 31 August to 24 September 2005. Directed by Andrew S.Paul; with Richard McMillan, Ben Hersey, Martin Giles. Including correspondence between the director, the author, and the cast; rehearsal schedule; historical research done for the director; printed programmes and fliers (one advertising Stephen Rea's participation, otherwise replaced by Richard McMillan); press reviews (some focussing on the Equity trade union's case preventing Stephen Rea from performing in the US). The theatre programme includes a piece by Kilroy entitled "Adapting Pirandello". Also including a letter from Chris Luthin originally enclosing draft of an interview with Kilroy; interview by Thierry Dubost with director Paul. [This belongs together with the preceding three items, production and rehearsal scripts.]
File of records from the Field Day Theatre Company's production of Thomas Kilroy's play Double Cross, starting with a performance in Derry (11 February 1986), then touring Ireland with a run at The Gate Theatre, followed by a run at the Royal Court Theatre, London. Directed by Jim Sheridan; starring Stephen Rea, Kate O'Toole, Richard Howard. Containing correspondence (with Margaret Ramsay Ltd, Field Day, members of the public); printed programmes and promotional material; newspaper reviews including a copy of Theatre Ireland (May/August 1988) with an article about the play by Gerard Dawe. Including legal correspondence with Ramsay (and memorandum of agreement, 28 May 1985), correspondence from biographer Charles Lysaght, Jim Sheridan, from Séamus Deane (fragment letter); article in magazine Play and Players (March 1986). Also including correspondence from late 1992/ early 1993 between Kilroy's agents, the BBC World Service, and a member of the viewing public, suggesting that the play was produced by the BBC and broadcast in 1992, with [Stephen Rea].
'Mother Ada' Written by Charles Dyer and directed by Garry Hynes. Performed at Fo'castle Theatre, Dominick Street, Galway. See also 'Posters'.
'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' Produced at Fo'castle Street Theatre, Dominick Street, Galway. Includes printed flyer detailing the play title. "Connacht Tribune" is written in small print at the bottom left corner. 5 copies. Also includes printed paper pamphlet entitled "Druid - The Repertory Theatre of Galway". The pamphlet details the need for Druid theatre company, how to support Druid and an article reprinted from the Tuam Herald detailing the recent attempts to establish a permanent professional theatre company in Galway and mentions the efforts of Frank Bailey and also the Taibhdhearc Irish language theatre.
'Treats' - Written by Christopher Hamilton and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at the Jesuit Hall, Salthill, Galway. Irish premiere. Includes single TS page detailing cast and production crew members. Also includes printed programme featuring information on and picture of the author, advertisements, cast and production crew details and information of a fund raising plan for Druid theatre where friends of Druid can contribute different levels of money. 6 copies, 49 pp
'The Pongo Plays'. Written by Henry Livings and directed by Garry Hynes. Lunchtime play performed at the Coachman Hotel, Dominick Street, Galway. See 'Posters'
'In the Glen's of Rathvanna' Produced at Fo'castle theatre, Dominick Street, Galway. Readings include' In the Glens of Rathvanna',' In the Shadow of the Glen' and 'The Tinkers Wedding'. Directed by Garry Hynes. Printed programme in entitled "Druid Theatre Company Anniversary Programme 1975 - 1976" and features details of cast members, list of Druid production from 1975-76, an article on J.M. Synge, a glossary explaining terms and expressions used in Synge's works, a double page of black and white images from previous Druid productions, a list of people who have worked and performed with and also supported Druid and various advertisements.
'The Pot of Broth' / 'Purgatory' Written by W.B. Yeats and directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Fo'castle Theatre, Dominick Street, Galway. See ' Photographs'.
'Off Obie' - A Trilogy of American Works The works produced as part of this series are: 'The Loveliest Afternoon of the Year' by John Guare, 'Next' by Terence McNally; 'Birdbath' by Leonard Melfi. All directed by Garry Hynes. Produced at Fo'castle Theatre, Dominick Street, Galway. Printed programme includes details of cast members and production crew, acknowledgements from Druid, glossary of terms, articles on each author and their works and various advertisements. 6 copies.