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Love Locked Out

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    James Young  John McDonnell 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    David Kirk

  • Author Notes

    Contemporary press reviews note that this is a "local version" of David Kirk's play.

  • Setting

    The action of the play takes place in Belfast - maybe next year.

  • Synopsis

    A play about a housewives' strike. In protest at yet another wildcat walkout, local women withdraw their labour and affections from their men.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    5

  • Female

    4

  • Total

    9

  • Cast Notes

    9

Original Production

Original Cast  
Charlie Doherty James Young
Bertie Finlay John McDade
Winnie Doherty Susan Riddell
William Simpson (Mr. Willie) Jack Hudson
Rita Simpson Melda Davey
Alfie Shannon William Bentley
Lily Doherty Sheila Graham
Elsie Finlay Molly Rodgers
Tommy Doherty Frank Crummie
Production Team  
Director James Young
Set Designer Jack Hudson
Decor by James Harden
Stage Manager Dan Fitzpatrick
Set Construction Jack Hudson
Chief Electrician Joan Keenan
Box Office Control Marie McDevitt

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Source Of Information

Information for this entry came from press cuttings, and from the company programme, which is held by the Theatre and Performing Arts Archive of the Linen Hall Library, Belfast.