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Innocent Bystander

OVERVIEW

Playwright

Séamus Byrne
Synopsis

Painting a picture of declining moral standards in personal and business life, Byrne's central character is a young feckless solicitor, Jack Fitzmaurice. Determined to restore the family fortunes, Jack alligns himself with 'Doc' O'Malley, a corrupt local politician and this alliance leads to more drinking, gambling and embezzlement.
Play Type

Plays General

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Cast size

Male

5
Female

2
Total

7

Original Production

Date of First Production

19 November 1951
Producer

Produced by Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Original Venue

Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
Venue Notes

Produced at the Queen's Theatre.

Original Cast
Nick	Ray McAnally
Delia	Angela Newman
The 'Doc' O'Malley	Harry Brogan
Jack Fitzmaurice	Edward Golden
Detective Sergeant Conifrey	Philip O'Flynn
Kay	Brid Lynch
Tansey	Michael J. Dolan

Production Team
Settings by	Vere Dudgeon
Produced by	Ria Mooney
Stage Manager	Sean Mooney(2)

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Source Of Information

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