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The Mayor of Casterbridge

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Thomas Hardy

  • Author Notes

    Adapted from the original novel by Thomas Hardy.
  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    6

  • Cast Size Female

    3

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details. Member of the original cast also played the chorus.

Original Production

Original Cast  
Henchard Simon O'Gorman
Whittle Jonathan Shankey
Jopp Jonathan Shankey
Susan Ruth Hegarty
Elizabeth Jane Iseult Golden
Farfrae Sean Campion
Lucetta Hilary Reynolds
Newson Brian Thunder
Stubberd Brian Thunder
Production Team  
Director Alan Stanford
Set Designer Bruno Schwengl
Lighting Designer Nick McCall
Producer Donal Shiels
Costume Designer Leonore McDonagh
Assistant Producer Irma McLoughlin
Production Manager Pat Byrne
Stage Director Angie White
Assistant Stage Manager Paul McDermid
Set Construction Theatre Production Services
PR Gearoid McIntyre
Graphic Design The Graphiconies/ Public Communications Centre
Photography Tom Lawlor (1)
Education/Outreach Co-ordinator Maria Clancy
Transport Trevor Price
Company Artistic Director Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy

Unpublished Scripts

  • Contact

    Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy

  • Address

    Carrigahorig
    Nenagh
    Co. Tipperary
    Republic of Ireland

  • Email

    maryelizbk@gmail.com

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Mary Elizabeth Burke-Kennedy

  • Address

    Carrigahorig
    Nenagh
    Co. Tipperary
    Republic of Ireland

  • Email

    maryelizbk@gmail.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.