Cast
- Gráineuaile Marie Mullen
- Rebecca Bartlett
- Peter Lawson
- Séan McGinley
- Ray McBride
- Paul O’Neill
- Maelíosa Stafford
- Mike Williams
The play is set in 16th century Ireland when English rule first dominated Ireland. It is focussed around Graineuaile, the central character and her obsession with Elizabeth I and her royal presence. This is a historical fantasy of the old Ireland in late 1500s and early 1600s.
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Hot Press
A bridge of class…highly original…remarkable techniques…finely conceived abnd excellently executed
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Irish Times
…must surely be their highest accomplishment so far…this company has now reached the peak of professionalism
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Credits
Creative Team
- Director Garry Hynes
- Design Garry Hynes
- Lighting Design Maelíosa Stafford
- Padraic Boran
- Costume Design Ann Lawson
- Marie Mullen
Production Team
- Set Construction Séan McGinley
- Peter Lawson
- Choreography Ray McBride
- Garry Hynes
- Artwork Ted Turton
- Marion Coady
- Tour PosterJ Joachim Boske
Dates & Tickets
Galway Druid Theatre 1 May 1980
Edinburgh Edinburgh Fringe Festival 1 - 6 September 1980