OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Seán McCarthy 

• Synopsis

  A play about the life of Father Theobald Mathew, whose crusade led to the virtual elimination of alcohol abuse in mid-19th century Ireland. Despite his success in convincing three million Irish to pledge abstinence, the Capuchin friar was also embroiled in financial, political and ethical woes. The play explores Father Mathew’s struggles and honours his achievements as a social reformer, revolutionary thinker and charismatic leader.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  3

• Total

  3

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  15 January 2007

• Producer

  Produced by Yew Tree Theatre In association with Cork Opera House

• Original Venue

  Cork Opera House
  

• Venue Notes

  Opened at the Half Moon Theatre

Source Of Information

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