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- 04/02/1985-30/03/1985
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''The Playboy of the Western World - Written by J.M. Synge and directed by Garry Hynes Production file relating to the tour of this production which was performed by Druid at Clifden Town Hall, Galway (4th Feb), Castlebar, Town Hall, Mayo (6th Feb), Kiltimagh Town Hall, Mayo (7th Feb) St. Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen, Roscommon (9th Feb - 10th Feb) Ballinamore Community Centre, Leitrim (12th Feb) St. Patrick's Hall, Shercock, Cavan (14th Feb - 15th Feb) Presentation Primary School, Carlow (17th Feb) St. Brigid's, Callan, Kilkenny (18th Feb) Clonmel VEC Hall, Tipperary (21st Feb) Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, UK (26th Feb - 23rd March) Belltable Arts Centre, Limerick (26th March - 30th March)
Includes printed programme from the production including a colour image painted by Jack B Yeats, on cover. Contents include black and white images from past Druid productions, article on the life and career of J.M. Synge, article entitled "Synge and the Modern World" written by playwright Thomas Kilroy, article entitled "Maire Ni Shiubhlaigh recalls Synge and the Shadow of the Glen", preface to the original production of "The Playboy of the Western World" , coverage of "The Playboy Riots" as reported in England and in New York and biographies and black and white images of cast and production crew members. 24 pp
Typescript 'Book of Words' detailing all touring arrangements and logistics for cast and crew members.
Printed black and white tickets from the tour production of The Playboy of the Western World. 4 pp. Printed copy of cartoon from untitled publication. Entitled "Great Western" depicting the Playboy riots. 4 copies. Printed flyers and invitation to the opening night of the play produced in London at the Donmar Theatre Warehouse. 32 pp TS article written by Paddy Woodworth entitled 'One of Ourselves: Druid bring the Playboy Home'. No publication details noted. 5 pp. See Also 'Photographs'.
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