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Oiliúint Skinny Spew

OVERVIEW

Playwright

Bríd Ní Chatháin Trevor Ó Clochartaigh
Adapted / Translated From

Howard Brenton
Author Notes
Aistriúchán ar 'The Education of Skinny Spew'
Synopsis

This play is based on the life of a young boy, from his birth to the murder of his parents, his experiences in an orphanage until he escapes and reverts to his life before birth.
Play Type

Adaptation/Translation

Number Of Acts

Series of short individual plays

Cast size

Male

1
Female

2
Total

3
Cast Notes

3

Original Production

Date of First Production

07 April 1991
Producer

Produced by Na Fánaithe
Venue Notes

Léiríodh an dráma den chéad uair i Halla na Rinne, Port Láirge mar chuid de shraith dhrámaí dár teideal 'Babóga'.

Original Cast
Athair	Diarmuid de Faoite
Skinny Spew	Ethel de Búrca
Máthair	Yvonne Ní Bhairéad

Production Team
Director	Séamus Ó Scanláin
Designer	Bushy Sleeman
Producer	Trevor Ó Clochartaigh
Production Manager	Colm Mac Carlúis
Set Construction	Shane Mac Pháidín
Set Construction	Máirtín Ó Daineachair
Puppet/Mask Creator	Pat Bracken
Publicity	Eibhlín Seoighe
Education Officer	Róisín Ní Ghabháin

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Source Of Information

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