OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Seán McCarthy 

• Notes

  Featured music composed and played by Planxty

• Synopsis

  A modern reworking of the legend of the Fianna. The plot interweaves the stories of Oisín and Tir na nÓg, with the romance of Diarmuid and Gráinne, culminating in a cruel take on Saint Patrick and a denial of Oisin's conversion.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  23

• Female

  5

• Total

  28

• Cast Notes

  Cast doubling is possible. See original production for details.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  1974

• Production Notes

  First produced by The Young Lyceum Company of Edinburgh, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival

• Venue Notes

  First produced at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh

Source Of Information

The information for this entrty was taken from the original production programme, with additional information provided by the playwright.