OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Alan Gilsenan 

• Adapted / Translated From

  John Banville

• Author Notes

  Adapted from the original novel by John Banville.

• Synopsis

  The Book of Evidence is the story of an unhinged man's descent into murder. Alone in his prison cell, Freddie Montgomery, a well-spoken man, tells of how he decided to steal a painting from wealthy friends, and was caught by a maid in the attempt. Reacting with rage at the humiliating situation in which fate has landed him, he killed her with a hammer. He was easily caught, and sentenced to life in prison.

• Play Type

  Adaptation/Translation
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  1

• Total

  1

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  10 August 2002

• Production Notes

  Produced in association with Fiach Mac Conghail and River Productions.

• Producer

  Produced by Kilkenny Arts Festival

• Original Venue

  Watergate Theatre
  

Source Of Information

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