OVERVIEW

• Playwright

   

• Author Notes

  Devised by Graffiti Theatre Company from an original concept by Emelie FitzGibbon, Edie Demas and Myles Breen. The play includes an adaptation of 'My Father's Father' by Edie Demas.

• Notes

  This play was also presented in Irish as 'Scéal Faoi Bhláth'.

• Synopsis

  Jennifer and Peter are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their grandfather. This time, however, he isn't just coming for a visit, he's coming to live in their house. In preparation for his arrival, Jennifer has had to vacate her room and move in with her baby sister. As his approach nears, the pair can't resist investigating his lifetime's belongings which have been shipped ahead. Their misadventure produces a letter, just for them. Is it magic or simply the tales of a lifetime longing to be told?

• Play Type

  Theatre for Young Audiences
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  1

• Female

  1

• Total

  2

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  12 February 1997

• Producer

  Produced by Graffiti Theatre Company

• Venue Notes

  This play was first performed at St Patrick's Boys School, Cork as part of a tour to schools.

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 Graffiti Theatre Company