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John McArdle

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John McArdle is a short-story writer, scriptwriter and playwright. His collection of short stories, It's Handy When People Don't Die, was published by Poolbeg in 1981 and he has published stories in anthologies for children. He has scripted three films: It's Handy When People Don't Die, The Kinkisha, and Angela Mooney Rides Again. He has written plays for TEAM Theatre Company and the National Youth Theatre, amongst others, and extensively for community drama.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
Dectire John McArdle
Friends John McArdle
Jacko John McArdle
Performers John McArdle
Silly Millie's Storybook John McArdle
Two Houses John McArdle
Zoe's Play John McArdle

Actor

Play Title Playwright
Loco County Lonesome Patrick McCabe