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I Shall Wear Purple

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Rosemary Jenkinson 

  • Synopsis

    Malinderry Care Home 2019 – Olivia suffers from ‘age rage’ and is fighting to leave; Thomas, who runs art therapy classes, is fighting to stay. Olivia learns how to paint the town red (or purple!) but for how long can they both challenge the authorities?

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast Size Male

    1

  • Cast Size Female

    1

ORIGINAL PRODUCTION

Original Cast  
Olivia Stella McCusker
Thomas Patrick McBrearty
Production Team  
Producer Tom Rowntree-Finlay
Director Stephen Kelly (2)
Movement Director Eileen McClory
Production Manager Dean McHugh
Set & Costume Designer Charlotte Bosanquet
Lighting Designer James C. McFetridge
Sound Designer Halfbap Studios
Deputy Stage Manager Aaron Cathcart
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Image Designer . Dfined
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RIGHTS INFORMATION

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Rosemary Jenkinson

  • Address

    c/o Lyric Theatre
    55 Ridgeway Street
    Belfast BT9 5FB
    Northern Ireland

  • Phone

    +44 (0)2890385685

SOURCE OF INFORMATION

The information for this entry was taken from the play's original production programme.