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Emerald Germs of Ireland

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Patrick McCabe 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Patrick McCabe

  • Author Notes

    Adapted by Pat McCabe from his 2001 novel of the same name.

  • Notes

    Later brought on national tour under the title 'The Ballad of Pat McNab'

  • Synopsis

    The story of a man who has got rid of his mother, (perhaps even killed her?) leaving him free to entertain an array of colourful characters who come calling. Each of them has an effect on Pat, sometimes shocking, often funny, but how much of this is in Pat’s head?

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    2

Original Production

Original Cast  
Performer Aaron Monaghan
Performer Padraic McIntyre
Production Team  
Lighting Designer Barry McKinney
Producer Mary Hanley
Sound Designer Cormac Carroll
Administration/Publicity Nuala McCabe
Stage Manager Ronan Phelan
Technician Eoin Daly
Set Construction Pat Sharkey
Poster and Programme Design Ronan Ward
Photography Gavin Monahan

Unpublished Scripts

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Livin’ Dred Theatre Company

  • Address

    c/o Ramor Theatre
    Virgina
    Co. Cavan
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (049) 8547074

  • Email

    ramortheatre@cavancoco.ie

  • Website

    www.ramortheatre.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and from a company member.