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OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Pádraig Ó Gaora 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Arnold Wesker 

  • Author Notes

    Aistrithe ó 'Roots'.

  • Setting

    Teaichín Mhuintir Beales in áit iargúlta i Norfolk.

  • Synopsis

    A girl returns home under the influence of an intellectual man she met in London.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    5

  • Cast Size Female

    4

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Frankie Bryant Tony Ó Dálaigh
Jenny Beales Áine Ní Mhuirí
Jimmy Beales Michael O'Rourke
Beatie Bryant Máire Ní Néill
Pearl Bryant Máirín Duraic
Mrs. Bryant Máirín Ní Chrúc
Stan Mann Barra Ó hUallacháin
Mr. Healy Seán Ó Neachtain
Mr. Bryant Tadhg Ó Muirí
Production Team  
Director Séamus Páircéir
Lighting Con Ó Cearnaigh
Stage Manager Raghnall Mac Seáin
Stage Manager Nóirlín Ní Dhuibhir
Stage Manager Máire Ní Phurtéil
Stage Manager Seán Ó Neachtain
Scenery Noel Ó Briain

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

  • Contact

    Pádraig Ó Gaora

  • Address

    15 Stradbrook Pk
    An Charraigh Dhubh
    Co Bhaile Átha Cliath
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    01 2846035

  • Email

    padraic@ogaora.com

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Pádraig Ó Gaora

  • Address

    15 Stradbrook Pk
    An Charraigh Dhubh
    Co Bhaile Átha Cliath
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    01 2846035

  • Email

    padraic@ogaora.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION