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Did You Hear The One About The Irishman...?

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Christina Reid 

  • Synopsis

    An exploration of prejudice.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    6

  • Female

    5

  • Total

    11

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    1987

  • Production Notes

    Did You Hear The One About The Irishman...? was first produced and directed by Brigid Larmour during a Royal Shakespeare tour to the USA in 1985. A revised version was subsequently produced at the King's Head Theatre, London, as listed.

  • Venue Notes

    King's Head Theatre, London.

Original Cast
Brian Rafferty John Keegan
Mr. Clarke Ultan Ely O'Carroll
Bernie Cassidy Jane Lowe
Mrs Clarke Jane Lowe
Mrs Boyd Jane Lowe
Marie Rafferty Mandy McIlwaine
Joe Rafferty Billy Clarke
Hughie Boyd Billy Clarke
Allison Clarke Janet Behan
The Comedian Richard Howard
The Irishman/Newsreader Ultan Ely O'Carroll
Production Team
Director Caroline Sharman
Designer Alan Campbell
Lighting Designer Steve O'Brien

Published Scripts

  • Title

    Christina Reid Plays 1

  • Year

    1987

  • Published By

    Methuen

  • Address

    Head Office, 215 Vauxhall Bridge Road
    London SW1V 1EJ
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7798 1600

  • Website

    www.methuen.co.uk

  • ISBN

    0413712206

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Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Alan Brodie Representation Ltd

  • Address

    Paddock Suite, The Courtyard
    55 Charterhouse Street
    London EC1M 6HA
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7253 6226

  • Email

    abr@alanbrodie.com

  • Website

    www.alanbrodie.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the published script.