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The Land is Bright

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    M.A. Fraser 

  • Setting

    Set in a new priest's house, in a village in Ireland, 1946-7.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    6

  • Cast Size Female

    3

  • Cast Notes

    The play also features the doctor's dog, played by Barney in the original production.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Paddy O'Shea John MacDarby
Brian O'Donovan, G.P. Fred Johnson
The New Priest Stanley Illsley
Canon John Glynn Leo McCabe
Bridie Mag Gertrude Quinn
Granny O'Casey Sheila Maguire
Liam O'Casey Seamus O'Gorman
Kate O'Shea Ita Little
Tommy Duggan Patrick MacDarby
Production Team  
Director Stanley Illsley
Set Designer Joss Farrell
Musical Director Robert Bolton
Stage Manager Herbert Carroll
Stage Manager Evelyn Noel
Assistant Stage Manager Ann Fogarty
Chief Electrician Fred Beasley

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SOURCE OF INFORMATION

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