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The Grabber

A play in three acts by Edward F Barrett.

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Edward F Barrett 

  • Setting

    The kitchen of John Foley's house in Kerry, and twelve months later, during the days of the Land League.

  • Synopsis

    The neglected farm of a Land League agitator is put on the market and taken over by his more industrious neighbour. The new owner has little time for politics but unwittingly finds himself boycotted by the community as a result of his purchase.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    6

  • Cast Size Female

    2

Original Production

Original Cast  
Ellen Foley Maureen Delaney
William Foley F J McCormick
Bryan Wall Arthur Shields
Pats Wall Peter Nolan
Constable Duffy Hubert Maguire
John Foley Fred O'Donovan (1)
Constable Mulcahy Fred Harford
Mary Foley Muriel Munro
Production Team  
Produced by Fred O'Donovan (1)
Stage Manager Arthur Shields

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