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Playwright
Lord Longford
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Setting
The Demesne at Castle Clonave, the early 19th century.
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Notes
A file containing scripts, design sketches, programmes and posters from the original production of the play is currently held in the Dublin Gate Collection of the Northwestern University Library.
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Synopsis
As Catholic Emancipation looms, the Earl of Clonave forms a William Society in order to oppose the new development by force. The play about the bitter religious divides of pre-Victorian Ireland.
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Play Type
Plays General
Number Of Acts
Full-Length
Cast size
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Male
11
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Female
9
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Total
20
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Cast Notes
An additional 6 male and 7 female actors play Guests, Footmen and Maids.