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The Arts Council Playography Na Gaeilge

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The Grandmother

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Kareen Pennefather 

  • Notes

    For audiences aged 5 - 105.

  • Synopsis

    A warm and funny story about an unhappy old lady, who lives in a lighthouse on a small and far away Island. One windy Wednesday a small boat arrives, bringing George, the grandson she never knew she had. Slowly but surely George’s mischievous nature and happy spirit begins to melt his grumpy grandmother’s long frozen heart.

  • Play Type

    Theatre for Young Audiences

    Number Of Acts

    One Act

  • Cast size

  • Male

    1

  • Female

    1

  • Total

    2

  • Cast Notes

    Both actors played multiple roles.

Original Production

Original Cast  
Story Teller (Grandmother & other characters) Kareen Pennefather
Story Teller (George & other characters) Colm O'Grady
Production Team  
Devisor Kareen Pennefather
Devisor Colm O'Grady
Designer James Jobson
Dramaturg Chrissie Poulter
Lighting Designer Michael McNulty

Rights Information

Source Of Information

The information for this listing was taken from the original production's flyer, with additional information supplied by the author.