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The Cat's Mother

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Erica Murray 

  • Notes

    Winner of the 2018 Fishamble New Writing Award at the Dublin Fringe Festival Awards. 

  • Synopsis

    Ciara’s younger sister, Sinead, arrives at her door on Friday evening all set for what Ciara thinks will be a weekend of respite from caring for their mother, Eileen. However, unbeknownst to Ciara, Sinead has alternative ideas about how the weekend will pan out. Over the long weekend, the sisters are forced to make a choice that will affect their lives forever. 

  • Play Type

    Plays General

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Female

    3

  • Total

    3

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    19 September 2018

  • Production Notes

    Produced by Wildcard as part of the 2018 Dublin Fringe Festival.

  • Original Venue

    Smock Alley Theatre

Original Cast  
Ciara Sarah Madden
Sinead Eimear O'Riordain
All other parts Kate Kennedy
Production Team  
Director Jackie Fisher
Lighting Designer David Doyle
Sound Designer Cameron Macaulay
Costumes Hannah Hodge
Stage Manager Alison McCarthy
Producer Erica Murray

Published Scripts

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    Amateur

  • Contact

    Samuel French Ltd

  • Address

    24 - 32 Stephenson Way
    London NW1 2HD
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7255 4302

  • Website

    www.samuelfrench.co.uk

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    Professional

  • Contact

    Independent Talent Group

  • Address

    40 Whitfield Street
    London W1T 2RH
    England

  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7636 6565

  • Website

    www.independenttalent.com

Source Of Information

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