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An Apple a Day

An adaptation of Jules Romains' The Comic History of Dr. Knock.

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Micheál Mac Liammóir 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Jules Romains

  • Synopsis

    A satire of the medical profession, as Dr. Knock convinces an entire perfectly healthy town that they are in need of long-term medical care.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    4

  • Female

    2

  • Total

    6

Original Production

Original Cast  
Unspecified Character(s) Anna Manahan
Dr. Knock Hilton Edwards
Bellman Denis Brennan
General Practitioner James Kenny
Unspecified Character(s) Coralie Carmichael
Schoolmaster Jack MacGowran
Production Team  
Settings by Michael O'Herlihy
Produced by Hilton Edwards
Stage Manager Colm O'Kelly
Assistant Stage Manager Patrick Bedford
Assistant Stage Manager Patrick McLarnon
Assistant Stage Manager James Kenny
Stage Carpenter Seamus Keely
Wardrobe Master Paul Smith
Chief Electrician Leslie Scott

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    Michael Travers

  • Address

    Liosdana
    Inch, Annascaul
    Tralee, Co Kerry
    Republic of Ireland

  • Phone

    +353 (0)66 915 8223 | +353 (0)87 947 5256

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production flyer and press cuttings.