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Close to the Sun

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Philip Doherty 

  • Setting

    Perth, Australia

  • Synopsis

    Irishman Colin prepares for his wedding to Australian sweetheart, Sophie. But everything changes when his estranged brother arrives unannounced, bringing the demons of their shared past.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    5

  • Cast Size Female

    2

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    13 September 2017

  • Production Notes

    Produced by The Corps Ensemble as part of Dublin Fringe Festival.

  • Producer

  • Original Venue

    Smock Alley Theatre

  • Venue Notes

    Performed in the Main Space.

Original Cast  
Frankie Michael Bates
Largo Sean Doyle
Rory Neill Fleming
Oisín Edwin Mullane
Colin Jed Murray
Sophie Mary Murray
Alexis Toni O'Rourke
Production Team  
Director Stephen Darcy
Producer Hillary Dziminski
Production Manager Joe Flavin
Scenic Designer Ciara Murnane
Lighting Designer Sarah McColgan
Costume Designer Cáit Corkery
Sound Designer Eoin Murphy (2)
Photography & Videography Adam Rael
Stage Manager Jemma Nic Lochlainn
Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Gibson

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Philip Doherty

  • Address

    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)863614874

  • Email

    philipdohertyplays@gmail.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the play's original production programme and the Dublin Fringe Festival programme.