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First Cosmonaut

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Jocelyn Clarke 

  • Setting

    20th-century Russia

  • Synopsis

    The life of Yuri Gagarin is performed by a troupe of Russian actors visiting Ireland.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    3

  • Cast Size Female

    2

  • Cast Notes

    Performers take multiple roles, apart from lead role

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Yuri Gagarin John Carty
Performer Sandra O'Malley
Performer Ciaran McAuley
Performer Bob Kelly
Performer Frances Healy
Production Team  
Director Niall Henry
Lighting Barry McKinney
Sound Joe Hunt
Set & Costume Designer Jamie Vartan
Projections Joe Hunt

UNPUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Blue Raincoat Theatre Company

  • Address

    The Factory Performance Space
    Lower Quay Street, Sligo
    Co. Sligo
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    + 353 (0)71 917 0431

  • Email

    info@blueraincoat.com

  • Website

    www.blueraincoat.com

SOURCE OF INFORMATION