OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  James Anthony Butler 

• Synopsis

  When Deputy Quinn dies his seat in government becomes free. During his time in office he was known for his trickery and dishonesty. In an effort to hold on to the seat in the upcoming by-election, Sean Barry, an ambitious parliamentary secretary, convinces the good natured daughter of the deceased TD to stand for election and fight against political dishonesty.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  8

• Female

  2

• Total

  10

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  14 November 1960

• Producer

  Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

• Venue Notes

  Produced at the Queen's Theatre.

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from published material.