OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Vincent Woods 

• Setting

  Leitrim and Fermanagh, Past and Present

• Synopsis

  At the Black Pig's Dyke is a story of murder, mystery, fairy tale and tragic love. The play is set on the border of Northern and Southern Ireland where family feuds are passed down through generations. The story is told using the pagan ritual of the mummers' play as a metaphor for Ireland at a time where people laughed at a wake and cried when a child was born.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  6

• Female

  4

• Total

  10

• Cast Notes

  Cross casting is necessary and some cast doubling is possible. See original production for details. Two of the original cast members also performed as musicians.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  30 September 1992

• Producer

  Produced by Druid

• Original Venue

  The Mick Lally Theatre
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer.