OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Tom Murphy (1) 

• Adapted / Translated From

  Oliver Goldsmith 

• Author Notes

  An adaptation of Oliver Goldsmith's classic novel.

• Setting

  Set in rural England in the late Eighteenth Century.

• Synopsis

  The story is built around the figure of Dr Primrose. He and his family live in relative bliss until a series of disasters threatens to destroy their happiness. We follow the vicar’s quest to find his abducted daughter as well as his accidental discovery of his son George. When all seems lost, hope is found in the most surprising of places.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

• Cast Size Male

  22

• Cast Size Female

  12

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

• Date of First Production

  19 December 1974

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

• Venue Notes

  Presented on the Abbey Stage.

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

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