OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Brenda Winter 

• Notes

  This play was written for 8-11 year olds and explores the relevance of folklore, history and conservation issues in contemporary life..

• Synopsis

  When Peter and Jenny spend the Hallow'een holidays with their Aunt Roberta in Ballyraven, they are plunged into an adventure which takes them to the heart of fairyland itself. Morrigan's Mound, home of the Little People, is under threat from the property developers. With the help of the mysterious Soft Seamus the children fight to save the sacred place and reveal the real secrets of Morrigan's Mound. This play draws on folklore, myth and legend and archaeology to examine the place of the síde or mound in the Irish landscape.

• Play Type

  Theatre for Young Audiences
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  7

• Cast Size Female

  6

• Cast Notes

  In the original production a cast of five played thirteen different unspecified parts and a further six Puppet Mask characters.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  05 February 1996

• Producer

  Produced by Replay Theatre Company

• Original Venue

• Venue Notes

  This play was first performed at Holywood Primary School, Holywood, Co. Down, as part of a tour to schools and venues.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme. Additional information was supplied by Replay Productions from information contained in the company files.