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The Death of Harry Leon

The Story of the Man who Disappeared.

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Conall Quinn 

  • Synopsis

    What if Ireland had not remained neutral in the Second World War? This play imagines a shocking alternative history of 20th century Ireland, an Ireland in which an ultra-nationalist militia seizes power, sides with Nazi Germany and viciously persecutes the Irish Jewish community.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    9

  • Cast Size Female

    2

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling in original production.

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Jeremiah Mulcahy Denis Conway
Albert Mueller Denis Conway
Harry Leon Peter Gaynor
Solomon Roth Gary Murphy (2)
Beaujolais Gary Murphy (2)
Tommy Stein Karl Shiels
Ruth White Caitríona Ní Mhurchú
Elizabeth Leon Sarah Greene
Liam Devine Alan Howley
Edward Shane Ward
Lodger Shane Ward
Production Team  
Director David Horan
Designer Liam Doona
Lighting design (for selected venues) Lizzie Powell
Costume Designer Liam Doona
Costume Designer Olivia Monaghan
Sound Designer Niall Toner
Choreographer Muirne Bloomer
AV Design Arnim Friess
Production Manager Marcus Costello
Stage Director Aisling Mooney
Stage Director Robert Bradish
Assistant Stage Manager Shane Ward
Lighting Operator Helen Collins
Photography Ros Kavanagh
Publicity Conleth Teevan
Front of House Ros Lombard
Hair & Make-Up Lorraine McCrann

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