Big Maggie Production

Big Maggie

By John B. Keane
Directed by Garry Hynes

By John B. Keane

A riveting story of money, land and secret sex. On the day of her husband’s funeral, Maggie Polpin (Aisling O’Sullivan), widowed mother of four, is now ready to take power into her own hands… but at what cost?

Aisling O’Sullivan, John Olohan and Keith Duffy lead a cast of eleven of Ireland’s finest actors in this much loved play by John B Keane.

With Big Maggie Druid continued its exploration of John B. Keane’s work which began in 2002 with Sive, followed by Sharon’s Grave (2003) and The Year of the Hiker (2006).

“the audience was on board from the start, gasping and sighing and even whooping.”
The Irish times
“stunningly powerful lead performance”
The Irish Indepenent
  • Best Actress – Aisling O’Sullivan for her role as Maggie Polpin
  • Best Supporting Actor – John Olohan for his role as Byrne

Credits

Cast

  • Maurice Paul Connaughton
  • Old Woman Nancy E. Carroll
  • Teddy Heelin Keith Duffy
  • Gert Sarah Greene
  • Mary Madden Amy Molloy
  • Mick Stephen Mullan
  • Katie Charlie Murphy
  • Old Man Des Nealon
  • Byrne John Olohan
  • Maggie Polpin Aisling O’Sullivan
  • Mrs Madden Joan Sheehy

Creative Team

  • Writer John B Keane
  • Director Garry Hynes
  • Set Designer Francis O’Connor
  • Costume Designer Oliver Townsend
  • Lighting Design Paul Keogan
  • Sound Design John Leonard
  • Composer Colin Towns
  • Casting Director Maureen Hughes

Production Team

  • Production Manager Eamonn Fox
  • Technical Manager Barry O’Brien
  • Company Stage Manager Sarah Lynch
  • Stage Manager Paula Tierney
  • Assistant Stage Manager Craig Flaherty
  • Costume Supervisor Doreen McKenna
  • Costume Assistant Amanda Donovan
  • Wigs & Make Up Val Sherlock
  • Master Carpenter Gus Dewar
  • Deputy Master Carpenter Tony Cording
  • Carpenter Peter Nelson
  • Technician Shannon Light
  • Scenic Painters Sandra Butler, Jason McCaffrey
  • Crew Frank Cummins, Alan Cuddy
  • Transport Trevor Price
  • Publicist Kate Bowe PR
  • Publicist Bite! Associates
  • Production Photography Robert Day
  • Publicity Image Photography Ros Kavanagh
  • Programme Note Catriona Crowe

Dates & Tickets

Galway Town Hall Theatre 11 - 19 November 2011

Dublin The Gaiety Theatre 21 - 26 November 2011

Ennis Glór 28 - 29 November 2011

Cork Everyman Palace Theatre 1 - 3 December 2011

Castlebar Royal Theatre 6 - 7 December 2011

Tralee Siamsa Tíre 9 - 11 December 2011

Portlaoise Dunamaise 14 - 15 December 2011

Roscommon Roscommon Arts Centre 17 - 18 December 2011

Longford Backstage Theatre 20 - 22 December 2011

Sligo Hawk's Well Theatre 18 - 21 January 2012

Galway Town Hall Theatre 24 - 28 January 2012

Dublin Gaiety Theatre 31 January - 11 February 2012