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Don Juan

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Michael West 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Molière 

  • Author Notes

    An adaptation of Molière's original.

  • Synopsis

    A translation of Molière's French classic. Don Juan, the most notorious womaniser ever, seduces his way across the country until he meets his end and is swallowed up by the flames of hell.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    8

  • Cast Size Female

    6

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Gusman Helen Norton
Donna Magdalena Helen Norton
Mathurine Kathy Downes
Charlotte Clodagh O'Donoghue
La Violette Maire Begley
Don Carlos Anthony Brophy
Mr. Dimanche Anthony Brophy
Peter Joe Hanley
Beggar Joe Hanley
Donna Elvira Siobhan Miley
Sgannarelle Tom Murphy (2)
Don Juan Dominic West
Don Alonzo Graham Wilkinson
Statue Graham Wilkinson
Production Team  
Director Jim Culleton
Designer Chisato Yoshimi
Lighting Designer Paul O'Neill
Producer Fergus Linehan (2)
Costumes Barbara Callaghan
Costumes Lynne Maguire
Costumes Angela Mitchell
Costumes Karen McCarthy
Costumes Karen Moriarty
Costumes Mary Byrne (1)
Costumes Moira Tierney
Costumes Anne McIlgorm
Music written and performed by Kevin Walsh
Production Assistant Susie Sheil
Set Construction Eric Grattan
Hair by Robert Chambers

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    Adaptation rights

  • Contact

    Tracy Elliston, Judy Daish Associates Ltd

  • Address

    2 St Charles Place
    London W10 6EG
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 20 8964 8811

  • Email

    tracey@judydaish.com

  • Website

    www.judydaish.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme. Additional information was supplied by Fishamble Theatre Company.