OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Christiane O'Mahony 

• Synopsis

  It's 1936. DeValera commemorates the heroes of 1916 with pomp and ceremony. But some are forgotten. Disillusioned by her sister's omission, Josie O'Farrell is compelled to tell her story. Easter Monday 1916, a determined young Josie and her sister Gillian join the march at liberty hall and find their way into the GPO for an adventure that changes their lives forever.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Female

  2

• Total

  2

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  14 March 2016

• Production Notes

  Produced by Naomi Daly as part of Cork City Council's 1916 | 2016 centenary programme.

• Original Venue

  The Everyman
  

Source Of Information

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