OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Patricia O'Connor 

• Setting

  Craiton Rectory, and the residence of Mr. Simpson-Barnes.

• Synopsis

  David Semple, a Church of Ireland clergyman, has dreamed for years of finding the money to establish Ulster Boytown, a home for unwanted boys. With the declaration of an election, and the decision of ambitious, wealthy Mr Simpson-Barnes to stand for election, Semple's dream suddenly becomes a distinct possibility. Only the persistent questioning of his spirited, independent-minded wife Anne on the topic of selfishenss stands in Semple's way - but Anne's queries prove very astute and difficult indeed.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  4

• Female

  4

• Total

  8

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  10 September 1945

• Producer

  Produced by Ulster Group Theatre

• Original Venue

  Group Theatre
  

Source Of Information

Information for this entry was taken from the original production programme, from the published script, and from the Linen Hall Library Theatre Archive, Belfast.