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The Rock and Roll Show

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Peter Sheridan 

  • Synopsis

    Set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Rock and Roll Show follows the difficulties experienced by a group of young Irish musicians as they try to assert themselves and their music.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast size

  • Male

    10

  • Female

    4

  • Total

    14

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

Original Cast  
Gush Vinny Murphy
Etzio Ingmar Kiang
Dekko Kevin McConville
James Paul Cleary
Whacker Hugh Friel
Tony Liam de Staic
Scissors Robert Byrne
P.A. Angela Regan
Mrs Pettigrew Angela Regan
Miss Doody Angela Regan
Hall Manager Paul Raynor
Dee Paul Raynor
Fr. Donnegan Paul Raynor
Connie Joan Harpur
Production Team  
Director Michael Sheridan
Designer Nigel Rolfe
Lighting Designer Barbara Bradshaw
Costumes Anne O'Halloran
Choreographer Joan Davis
Composer Paul Cleary
Musical Director Garvan Gallagher
Stage Director Ruth Riddick
Stage Manager Brian Power
Hair by Robert Chambers

Unpublished Scripts

  • Contact

    Peter Sheridan

  • Address

    70 Celtic Park Avenue
    Santry
    Dublin 9
    Republic of Ireland

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Peter Sheridan

  • Address

    70 Celtic Park Avenue
    Santry
    Dublin 9
    Republic of Ireland

Source Of Information

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