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Voids

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Liam Lynch 

  • Synopsis

    Set in Dublin's slumland, Voids describes how the vicious circle of poverty breeds violence.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    11

  • Female

    8

  • Total

    19

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    27 October 1982

  • Producer

    Produced by Platform Theatre Group

  • Venue Notes

    First presented at the Lourdes Hall, Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin.

Original Cast  
Baboo Eamonn Hunt
Mr. Nice Tony Dowling
Guard Tony Dowling
Guard John Daniel
Pat John Daniel
Guard Michael Cassins
Jimmy Michael Cassins
Hilda Eleanor Feely
Bridesmaid Eleanor Feely
Detective Paid Murray
Priest Paid Murray
Tonto Liam Clarke (1)
Mrs Balfe Felicity Stewart
Mrs Hogan Felicity Stewart
Maise Alison Deegan
Mugser Thomas McLaughlin
Maureen Pom Boyd
Betty Orla Cashman
Production Team  
Director Jacqui Dickson
Lighting Fiona Nolan
Lighting Lisa Schesinger
Sound Fiona Nolan
Sound Jane Gogan
Stage Manager Lisa Schesinger

Unpublished Scripts

Rights Information

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Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme and from the 1982 Dublin Theatre Festival programme.