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John O'Donovan

1921 - 1985

Born in Dublin, O'Donovan was author of five plays during the Queen’s Theatre period (1957-63), including 'The Half Millionaire', 'The Less We Are Together', 'The Shaws of Synge Street', and 'Change of Mind'. He was the founding member of the Society of Irish Playwrights.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
A Change of Mind John O'Donovan (1)
Copperfaced Jack John O'Donovan (1)
Dearly Beloved Roger John O'Donovan (1)
The Half-Millionaire John O'Donovan (1)
The Less We Are Together John O'Donovan (1)
The Shaws of Synge Street John O'Donovan (1)