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The Dark Lovers

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Ulick O'Connor 

  • Synopsis

    The story of Jonathan Swift and Stella.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    15

  • Female

    8

  • Total

    23

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

Original Cast  
Jonathan Swift Martin Dempsey
First Weaver Arthur O'Sullivan (2)
The Earl of Portland Pascal Perry
Second Weaver Pascal Perry
William Congreve Pascal Perry
Beau Paul Wilson
Tavern Owner Paul Wilson
Alexander Pope Paul Wilson
Servant to Stella Martina Stanley
Thomas Sheridan Gerry Cooney
The Duke of Ormond Arthur O'Sullivan (2)
Little Old Lady Phyl O'Doherty
Lady Temple Phyl O'Doherty
Carolan Christopher Casson
Dr. Arbuthnot Christopher Casson
Doctor Paul Raynor
The Duchess of Somerset Joan Brosnan Walsh
Mrs Delaney Joan Brosnan Walsh
Brennan Joe McPartland (1)
Stella Angela Harding
Vanessa Lindsay Claire Mullan
Lady Giffard Aileen Hart
Dr. Delaney Alec Doran
Production Team  
Director Noel O'Briain
Designer Claire O'Loughlin
Producer Seamus Newham
Lighting Se Merry Doyle
Sound James Hickey
Stage Director Eileen Reynolds

Unpublished Scripts

  • Contact

    The Marsh Agency

  • Address

    11 Dover Street
    London W1S 4LJ
    England

  • Phone

    + (44 ) 20 7399 2800

  • Website

    www.marsh-agency.co.uk

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    The Marsh Agency

  • Address

    11 Dover Street
    London W1S 4LJ
    England

  • Phone

    + (44 ) 20 7399 2800

  • Website

    www.marsh-agency.co.uk

Source Of Information

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