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Wired to the Moon

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Jim Culleton 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Maeve Binchy

  • Author Notes

    An adaptation of six short stories by Maeve Binchy.
  • Setting

    Ireland during the early 1980s.

  • Synopsis

    Wired to the Moon is set during the 1980s in various locations, including an agony aunt’s office, a wedding boutique and a school staff room. The play follows six characters who all allow problems in their lives to spiral out of control. The six stories are interwoven, as the characters try to come to terms with their dilemmas and confront the insecurities that cause them.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast size

  • Male

    1

  • Female

    5

  • Total

    6

Original Production

Original Cast  
Eileen Helen Norton
Nora Noelle Brown (1)
Susie Jasmine Russell
Annie Sonya Kelly
Julie Jenny Maher
Bernard Arthur Riordan
Production Team  
Director Jim Culleton
Set Designer Katherine Sankey
Producer Jo Mangan
Lighting Designer Debbie Behan
Costume Designer Catherine Fay
Choreographer David Bolger
Assistant Director Roisin McBrinn
Design Assistant Paul O'Mahony
Relight Technician Lee Davis
Production Manager Guy Barriscale
Stage Manager Maura Howe
Graphic Design Simon Dry
Photography Colm Henry
Photography Mickey Smyth
Administrator Breege Brennan

Unpublished Scripts

  • Contact

    Fishamble: The New Play Company

  • Address

    3 Great Denmark Street,
    Dublin 1
    Co. Dublin
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    + 353 (0)1 670 4018

  • Email

    info@fishamble.com

  • Website

    www.fishamble.com

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    Adaptation rights

  • Contact

    Fishamble: The New Play Company

  • Address

    3 Great Denmark Street,
    Dublin 1
    Co. Dublin
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    + 353 (0)1 670 4018

  • Email

    info@fishamble.com

  • Website

    www.fishamble.com

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and promotional flyer. Additional information was supplied by a member of Fishamble Theatre Company.