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The Trojan Women

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Brendan Kennelly 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Euripides 

  • Author Notes

    A version of Euripides' original play.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    2

  • Cast Size Female

    8

  • Cast Notes

    The original production also featured one musician.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Musician Carole Nelson
Menelaus Sean Kearns
Cassandra Fionnuala Murphy
Talthybius Martin Murphy
Andromache Pauline McLynn
Pallas Athena Helene Montague
Chorus Tina Kellegher
Helen Ali White
Poseidon Birdy Sweeney
Hecuba Cathy White
Astynax Rossa O'Reilly
Production Team  
Director Lynne Parker
Designer Frank Conway
Lighting Designer Trevor Dawson
Costumes Abbey Theatre Wardrobe Department
Music by John Dunne (1)
Design Assistant Irene O'Brien
Stage Director Suzanne O'Halloran
Assistant Stage Manager Micil Ryan
Set Construction Abbey Theatre Workshop
Costume Construction Carol Smith
Photography Amelia Stein
Singing Coach Helene Montague

PUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Brendan Kennelly

  • Address

    Trinity College
    Dublin 2
    Republic of Ireland

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

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