OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Séamus de Bhilmot 

• Setting

  Ar chósta Chiarraí. (1928)

• Synopsis

  A short tragedy based on the dangerous lives of fishermen. The main character, Brian, has left the priesthood, he has lost his faith in God. A storm develops and some fishermen are lost. Fires and lights are lit along the coast to help them; Brian's faith is influenced by the outcome of the night.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  One Act

Cast size

• Male

  3

• Female

  1

• Total

  4

• Cast Notes

  Tá páirteanna ann do chúpla iascaire eile.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  05 November 1928

• Producer

  Produced by An Comhar Drámaíochta

• Original Venue

  Abbey Theatre/Amharclann na Mainistreach
  

Source Of Information

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