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The Elves And The Shoemaker

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Paul Boyd (2)  Orla McKeagney  Emily Thomas 

  • Author Notes

    Book by Orla McKeagney and Emily Thomas. Music and lyrics by Paul Boyd.

  • Synopsis

    Old Mr. Shoemaker and his wife must find enough money to pay their evil landlord Dr. Martin and keep a roof over their heads for Christmas. Will Holly and Ivor elf and their steward Stewart be able to save the day?

  • Play Type

    Theatre for Young Audiences

    Number Of Acts

    One Act

  • Cast Size Male

    4

  • Cast Size Female

    2

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

  • Date of First Production

    20 November 1995

  • Producer

    Produced by Kabosh

  • Original Venue

  • Venue Notes

    First performed as part of a tour to primary schools in Northern Ireland.

Original Cast  
Dr Martin Karl Wallace
Holly Elf Angela Waller
Ivor Elf Miceal Murphy
Mrs Shoemaker Emily Thomas
Mr Shoemaker John Quinn
Stewart Elf Mark Claney
Production Team  
Director Orla McKeagney
Musical Director Kennedy Boyd

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RIGHTS INFORMATION

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

Information for this entry was taken from the promotional flyer for the original production. Additional information was supplied by a member of the company.