This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Contribution of 7:84 Theatre Company (Scotland) to Glasgow 1999: UK City of Architecture and Design, produced in partnership with Castlemilk Youth Complex, East Glasgow Youth Theatre, The Lone Rangers – One Plus Drama Project.

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Records concerning the activities of Derek Suttie relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014, specifically through engagement with Workers Educational Association (WEA) Scotland, Adult Learning Project (ALP) Edinburgh and Crisis (part of The Salvation Army).

Posters designed by Alasdair Gray for exhibitions, plays, readings and other events, as well as promotional artwork for some of his novels.

There is a mix of original drawings, paintings and paste-ups, as well as prints and reproductions.

Many of the posters in this collection were reproduced in 'A life in pictures' (Canongate, 2009).

This collection dates mainly from after 1988, when John McGrath and Elizabeth MacLennan resigned from the company which they had established, with David MacLennan, in 1973. Following the funding crisis in 2006, the company had to leave its base in the STUC building in Glasgow, and it was at this point that much of the material in this accession was presented to the National Library of Scotland.

Material produced by the Citadel Youth Centre, Edinburgh, relating to the Scottish Independence Referendum 2014. Includes photographs, promotional material and workshop content from a ‘Creative Weave’ event led by Dr Priscilla Chueng-Nainby, held on 18 July 2014, in conjunction with Edinburgh’s Active Citizens Group. Also includes a copy of 2013 Annual Report of the Citadel Youth Centre.

Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.

Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.

Containing: 'The Consul of Butterflies'; 'Country Dance' (programme and flyer); 'It Had To Be You'; 'Kepler'; 'The Last of the Lairds'; 'Lucia'; 'The Nightingale Roars'; 'We, Charles XII' (flyer); and 'Where Love Steps In'.

Arranged alphabetically by title. The date in square brackets is that of the Fifth Estate production, where this has been possible to establish.

[Performed 1995].

Containing papers on the following Scottish plays: 'Gold in his boots' by George Munro; 'U.A.B. - Scotland' by Harry Trott; 'Johnny Noble' by Ewan MacColl; "In time o' strife" by Joe Corrie; and 'Men should weep' by Ena Lamont Stewart.

Includes prompt scripts, scripts of unperformed plays, production photography and press cuttings.

Includes material concerning productions, administration and publicity.

Additional authors include: Aonghas MacNeacail; Anne Marie di Mambro; Gurmeet Mattu; Rona Munro; Ricky Ross; and Ann Samuel.

Additional authors include: Ernie Kyle; Frank Shields; and Rhiannon Tise.

Many of the production files contained information which could be deemed sensitive under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. For the sake of record, one file (‘Caledonia Dreaming’) has been kept in its entirety, though anyone wishing to consult it will have to comply with the terms of the Act and complete relevant paperwork. Potentially sensitive material, such as contracts, have been removed from all other files and shredded.

Many of the production files contained information which could be deemed sensitive under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. For the sake of record, one file (‘Caledonia Dreaming’) has been kept in its entirety, though anyone wishing to consult it will have to comply with the terms of the Act and complete relevant paperwork. Potentially sensitive material, such as contracts, have been removed from all other files and shredded.

Many of the production files contained information which could be deemed sensitive under the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998. For the sake of record, one file (‘Caledonia Dreaming’) has been kept in its entirety, though anyone wishing to consult it will have to comply with the terms of the Act and complete relevant paperwork. Potentially sensitive material, such as contracts, have been removed from all other files and shredded.