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The Weaver's Grave

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Mícheál Ó hAodha 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Seumus O'Kelly

  • Synopsis

    This adaptation of O'Kelly's classic Irish Short Story portrays the arguments of two old men over the proper site for the weaver's burial. As their absurd, comic controversy rages, new love and life begin for his youthful widow.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    One Act

    • Cast size

  • Male

    5

  • Female

    2

  • Total

    7

Original Production

Original Cast  
Grave Digger Des Cave
Meehaul Lynskey Eamon Kelly
Cahir Bowes Harry Brogan
Malachy Roohan Geoff Golden
Grave Digger Bryan Murray
Nan Roohan Maire O'Neill (2)
Widow Maire O'Donnell
Production Team  
Director Seán Cotter

Unpublished Scripts

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Source Of Information

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