OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Nell McCafferty 

• Notes

  Presented as part of The Passion Machine's Songs of The Reaper programme. Sheep, Shite and Desolation was part of Block Two, which also included 'Where the Heart is' by Michael Harding, 'Babies and Bathwater' by Brendan Gleeson, and 'Between Venus and Mars' by Antoine ó Flatharta (all listed separately).

• Synopsis

  An exploration of the Irish Countrywoman's Association, based upon the author's experiences living in a remote area of Co. Cork. Having found fault with the ICA in the past, particularly the conservative attitude to feminist sexual politics within the organisation, as a member McCafferty experienced "womanly consolation" and revised her views.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  One Act

Cast size

• Female

  1

• Total

  1

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  09 March 1994

• Producer

  Produced by Passion Machine

• Original Venue

  Project Arts Centre
  

Source Of Information

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