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The Valley of the Squinting Windows

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Michael Scott (2) 

  • Adapted / Translated From

    Brinsley MacNamara

  • Adapted From Notes

    Adapted from the book The Valley of the Squinting Windows, published in 1918 by Maunsel & Co.
  • Setting

    Garradrimna, Ireland

  • Notes

    This production was presented through an arrangement with Mercier Press and featured ten professional actors with a company of community players.

  • Synopsis

    The Valley of the Squinting Windows is the story of life in a fictional rural village in Catholic Ireland, at the beginning of the 20th century and the power of gossip and public perception of an inward-looking society, unwilling to look at the darker side of the developing national character.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

  • Cast size

  • Male

    14

  • Female

    12

  • Total

    26

  • Cast Notes

    Cast doubling occured in the first production. There was also five children and an ensemble of nine.

Original Production

Original Cast
Nan Brennan Clelia Murphy
Mrs Brannigan Billie Traynor
Mary Essie Gina Costigan
Rebecca Kerr Siobhan O'Callaghan
Mrs. McGoldrick Gina Costigan
Euphemia McGoldrick Emma King
Mrs. Wyse Veronica MacDonagh
Miss McKeon Gina Costigan
Harry Houlton Paul Doolin
Fr. O'Keefe James Elliffe
Student Priest Eimhin Fitzgerald Doherty
Janet Comaskey Emma Hyne
Mangan Daniel Egerton
Shamessy Gollier Richie Geoghegan
Ulick Shannon Ross Gaynor
Marse Prendergast Maria McDermottroe
Doctor Alan Conroy
Abigail Byrne Billie Traynor
Brigid Byrne Gina Costigan
Philip Byrne Paul Doolin
Stranger in Cloak Ross Gaynor
Ned Brennan Aidan O'Rourke
Farrell McGuinness Daniel Egerton
Charlie Clarke Paul Doolin
Myles Shannon Philip Judge
John Brennan Sean Doyle
Mr. Brannigan Alan Conroy
Production Team
Executive Producer Sean Lynch
Sound Operator David Hughes
Video Operator Brian Butler
Lighting Operator Jacek Kowalczyk
Assistant Stage Manager Marie Brennan
Stage Manager Daniel Egerton
Stage Director Eva Walsh
Hair & Make-Up Kelly Nolan
Props Marie Brennan
Props Clare Egan
Pianist Catherine Byrne (2)
Lighting Designer Michael Scott (2)
Set Designer Michael Scott (2)
Wardrobe Angelika De Barra
Costume Construction Angelika De Barra
Costume Designer Michael McCaffery
Director Michael Scott (2)
Programme Shane Barkey

Unpublished Scripts

Rights Information

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the play's original production programme and the listing on the Mullingar Arts Centre website.

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