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The Deputy's Daughter

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    James Anthony Butler 

  • Synopsis

    When Deputy Quinn dies his seat in government becomes free. During his time in office he was known for his trickery and dishonesty. In an effort to hold on to the seat in the upcoming by-election, Sean Barry, an ambitious parliamentary secretary, convinces the good natured daughter of the deceased TD to stand for election and fight against political dishonesty.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    8

  • Female

    2

  • Total

    10

Original Production

Original Cast
Sean Barry T.P. McKenna
Jim Finnegan Pat Layde
Mrs. Anne O'Shaughnessy Marie Kean
James O'Rourke Micheál Ó hAonghusa
Mickey Scally Micheál Ó Briain
Pat Mackey Bill Foley
Tadhg Mills Harry Brogan
May Quinn Angela Newman
Liam McInerney Peadar Lamb
Daniel Regan Eoin Ó Súilleabháin
Production Team
Settings by Tomás Mac Anna
Produced by Ria Mooney

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