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Bogboy

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Deirdre Kinahan 

  • Setting

    The present day

  • Synopsis

    Two lost souls One beautiful friendship And a terrible secret that won't stay buried When young heroin addict, Brigit leaves Dublin for rehabilitation in the country she strikes up a surprising and unexpected friendship. Her unlikely companion, reclusive middle-aged farmer Hughie, has lived hidden away from the prying eyes of the outside world for many years. As their friendship grows Hughie’s gentle soul and unconditional kindness show Brigit that there could be a brighter future ahead for her – but is it all too good to be true?

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    3

  • Female

    1

  • Total

    4

  • Cast Notes

    The original production also included film footage

Original Production

Original Cast  
Hughie Dolan Steve Blount
Darren Emmet Kirwan
Brigit Mary Murray
Andy Damien Devaney
Production Team  
Director Jo Mangan
Producer Tracy Martin
Costumes Elaine Chapman
Music by Philip Stewart
Film Cast Philip Brady
Film Cast David Halleran
Film Cast Shay Carry
Film Cast Padraig Loughran
Stage Manager Emma Hannon
Assistant Stage Manager Georgina Ricotti
Graphic Design Karen Madsen
Designer Ciaran Bagnall
Publicity Photography Patrick Redmond
AV Operator Duncan Molloy

Unpublished Scripts

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Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the original production programme.