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Brendan Behan

1923 - 1964

Born in Dublin in 1923, Behan served in borstal (juvenile prison) for his activities in the IRA, and his experiences formed the background for his most important work. His published plays are The Quare Fellow, first produced in The Pike Theatre, Dublin; Borstal Boy; An Giall and The Hostage. He died in Dublin in March 1964.

Playwriting Credits

Play Title Playwright
A Garden Party Brendan Behan
An Giall Brendan Behan
Moving Out Brendan Behan
Richard's Cork Leg Brendan Behan
The Big House Brendan Behan
The Hostage Brendan Behan
The Quare Fellow Brendan Behan

Adaptations

Play Title Playwright
Oíche sa Reilig Brendan Behan Brendan Behan

Actor

Play Title Playwright
The Quare Fellow Brendan Behan