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Swimming to Howth

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Fergal O'Byrne 

  • Setting

    Dublin, 1990s

  • Synopsis

    Johnny the Author is a playwright wracked by insecurities and plagued by the commercial demands of his producer. He takes out his frustrations on his play's cast during rehearsals.

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    3

  • Female

    2

  • Total

    5

Original Production

Original Cast
Diarmuid Beag Richard Greene
Diarmuid Mór William Morgan Jnr.
Peigín Susan Collins
Maire Tanya Cawley
Johnny Senan Sheedy

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