OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Declan Lynch 

• Synopsis

  Massive Damages is an exploration of libel and the compensation culture. Two reformed alcoholics, a journalist and a showband singer, embark on a scam which should reap them considerable financial benefit. If the journalist successfully libels the singer then they can divide the loot that should hopefully come their way.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  5

• Female

  4

• Total

  9

• Cast Notes

  In the original production one female cast member also played numerous additional unspecified characters.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  06 October 1997

• Producer

  Produced by Passion Machine In association with Cork Opera House

• Original Venue

  Belltable
  

Source Of Information

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