OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  John Sheehy 

• Synopsis

  Harry is a writer. His first book topped the bestseller list but was ridiculed by the critics. He is working (and drinking) hard to gain critical approval but the barking of his neighbour's dog is a constant annoyance. He tries to deal with the dog using sleeping pills but this leads to an escalating feud with his neighbour Malcolm.

  Malcolm is an Estonian who has come to Ireland in search of the American dream (he was refused entry to America). He is a small time criminal and smuggler of illegal cigarettes. Though he is trying to stay under the radar, Harry's treatment of his dog is testing his patience and his temper.

  The arrival of a student writer who fancies herself as a diplomat is the catalyst. Will her attempts at mediation reconcile these ill-matched neighbours or push them finally over the edge?

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  2

• Female

  1

• Total

  3

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  14 October 2014

• Production Notes

  Produced as part of Limerick City of Culture 2014.

• Producer

  Produced by CallBack theatre

• Original Venue

  Friars' Gate Theatre
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.