My Brilliant Divorce

By Geraldine Aron

A deliciously entertaining exploration of divorce, dating and the search for love.

The hilarious but poignant story of Angela, who recently deserted by her accountant husband for a younger woman, finds herself adrift in a sea of weird sexual encounters, sneaky solicitors, a disapproving mother, phone-in counsellors, a bad case of hypochondria and the spectre of poverty! Should she fight to keep her husband? Or should she sign the final papers and move on?

‘beautifully staged, perfectly cast’- The Irish Times 28 February, 2003
‘Under Garry Hynes’ direction, French’s comedic skills are employed to lift the piece and lead it to a real and quite memorable ‘smiling through the tears’ bittersweetness’- What’s on Stage, 25 February, 2003
‘witty production captures the piece’s humour and pain’- The Daily Telegraph, 25 February, 2003

Credits

Cast

  • Angela Dawn French
  • Voices Mother Gearóidín Ní Eidhín
  • Brian Phil Cornwell
  • Eileen Phyllida Law
  • Roundhead Lenny Henry
  • Michelle Flanagan-Hackett Aisling O’Sullivan
  • Warren Robert Pugh

Creative Team

  • Director Garry Hynes
  • Design Francis O’Connor
  • Sound Design Paul Arditti
  • Music Paddy Cunneen
  • Lighting Design Jon Buswell
  • Costume Design Francis O’Connor

Production Team

  • Company Stage Manager Elaine De Saulles
  • Deputy Stage Manager Tim Smith
  • Assistant Stage Manager Jakki Julnes
  • Wardrobe Mistress Ruth Keeling
  • Dialect Coach Joan Washington
  • Voice Coach Helen Chadwick
  • Photography Trevor Leighton
  • Technical Manager Leigh Porter
  • Technical Assistant Matt Holliday
  • Production Sound Engineer David McSeveney
  • Moving Light Programmer Vic Snerdon
  • Producers Druid Theatre Company
  • Michael Codron
  • Max Weitzenhoffer
  • Nica Burns (Theatreshare Plc)
  • Pieter Toerien
  • James M. Nederlander
  • Publicists Kirwan Media
  • Marketing Consultants Rebekah MacLeary Advertising
  • Graphics & Marketing DeWynters Plc
  • Insurance Walton & Parkinson
  • Artistic Director Garry Hynes
  • Managing Director Fergal McGrath
  • Financial Controller Noreen Glennon
  • Administrator Yvonne Corscadden
  • Administration Executive Michelle Corcoran