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Voltaire's Candide

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Playwright

Patrick J. O'Reilly
Adapted / Translated From

(-) Voltaire
Synopsis

A tale about a young man, Candide, who has been imbued by his tutor, Dr Pangloss, with delusional optimism. He quickly becomes disillusioned, however, after witnessing and experiencing many great hardships.
Play Type

Adaptation/Translation

Number Of Acts

Full-Length

Cast size

Male

4
Total

4
Cast Notes

4

Original Production

Date of First Production

2008
Producer

Produced by Bruiser Theatre Company
Original Venue

Old Museum Arts Centre

Original Cast
Pangloss	Paddy Jenkins
Cacambo	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Grand Inquisitor	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Don Issachar	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Baron	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Jacques	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Martin	Patrick J. O'Reilly
Cunegonde	Tommy Wallace
One-buttocked hag	Paddy Jenkins
Candide	Padraig Wallace

Production Team
Director	Lisa May
Lighting Designer	Sean Paul O'Rawe
Music by	Jonny McMillen
Musical Director	Ross Anderson
Company Manager	Stephen Beggs
Stage Manager	Rory Casey
Assistant Stage Manager	Caroline Curran
Photography	Clare McKelvey

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