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The Nest

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Conor McPherson 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Franz Xaver Kroetz 

  • Synopsis

    Parents-to-be Kurt and Martha just want the best for their baby. They're not afraid of hard work - the latest buggy doesn't come cheap. But when Kurt's boss offers him a chance to make some easy money with a mysterious side job, his rashness catches up with him.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    1

  • Cast Size Female

    1

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Kurt Laurence Kinlan
Martha Caoilfhionn Dunne
Production Team  
Director Ian Rickson
Lighting Designer Zia Bergin-Holly
Costume Assistant Fay Bescoby
Sound Designer Gregory Clarke
Movement Director Andrew Dawson
Original Score PJ Harvey
Assistant Director Rhiann Jeffrey
Technical Manager Keith Ginty
Production Manager Alan McCracken
Production Manager Scott Handley
Stage Manager Jade Nagi
Deputy Stage Manager Alicia White
Company Stage Manager Kate Miller
Set & Costume Designer Alyson Cummins
Technician Ian Vennard
Wardrobe Supervisor Enda Kenny
Lighting Technician Jess Glaisher
Score Engineer Adam 'Cecil' Bartlett
Music performed by James Johnston
Music performed by PJ Harvey

PUBLISHED SCRIPTS

RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Rosica Colin Ltd.

  • Address

    1 Clareville Grove Mews
    London SW7 5AH
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7370 1080

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the published play script.