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The Cripple of Inishmaan

By Martin McDonagh
Directed by Garry Hynes

by Martin McDonagh

'Ireland mustn’t be such a bad place, so, if the Yanks want to come here to do their filming’

It’s 1934 and news on the island of Inishmaan is thin on the ground. Then word arrives that they’re making a Hollywood film on neighbouring Inishmore and Cripple Billy for once is paying attention. The Cripple of Inishmaan is a comic masterpiece which sees eccentric island characters trade stories to within an inch of their lives while a young man tries to make sense of who he is. Winner of critical acclaim in 3 countries, this brilliant comic masterpiece comes complete with suspense and a great deal of heart.

Druid would like to acknowledge the continued support of the Arts Council in funding the company’s work and also the support of Culture Ireland in funding its international touring programme.

Cripple is a handsome production, with sets like art installations and costumes to match, both by Francis O’Connor. Hynes orchestrates the fine-tuned performances
San Francisco Chronicle
Hynes and company have fashioned a richly entertaining rendition of a consummately crafted modern classic.
The Backstage Review
The Cripple of Inishmaan may very well be McDonagh’s finest play…one of those rare and enchanted productions that will live in the memory of all who see it for years to come.
Chicago SunTimes

The Druid and Atlantic Theater co-production of The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh won 9 major international awards from the US, UK and Ireland in 2009.

Joe A. Callaway Award - Outstanding Direction (Garry Hynes) Drama Desk Award - Outstanding Ensemble Outer Circle Critics Award - Outstanding Featured Actor Lucille Lortel Award - Outstanding Featured Actor Lucille Lortel Award - Outstanding Featured Actress Manchester Evening News Theatre Award - Best Visiting Production Manchester Evening News Theatre Award - Best Actor in a Visiting Production Irish Times Irish Theatre Award - Best Supporting Actress Obie Award

Credits

Cast 2008

  • Helen Kerry Condon
  • BabbyBobby Andrew Connolly
  • Bartley Laurence Kinlan
  • Eileen Dearbhla Molloy
  • Billy Aaron Monaghan
  • Kate Marie Mullen
  • Mammy Patricia O’Connell
  • Johnnypateenmike David Pearse
  • Doctor John C. Vennema

Cast 2011

  • BabbyBobby Liam Carney
  • Mammy O’Dougal Nancy E. Carroll
  • Kate Ingrid Craigie
  • JohnnyPateenMike Dermot Crowley
  • Slippy Helen Clare Dunne
  • Bartley Laurence Kinlan
  • Eileen Dearbhla Molloy
  • Billy Claven Tadhg Murphy
  • Doctor McSharry Paul Vincent O’Connor

Creative Team

  • Writer Martin McDonagh
  • Director Garry Hynes
  • Set & Costume Design Francis O’Connor
  • Lighting Design Davy Cunningham
  • Sound Design John Leonard
  • Composer Colin Towns
  • Casting Director (Ireland) Maureen Hughes
  • Casting Director (USA) Laura Stanczyk

Production Team

  • Production Manager Eamonn Fox
  • Technical Manager Barry O’Brien
  • Company Manager Sarah Lynch
  • Stage Manager David Lurie, Paula Tierney (Gaiety Theatre, Dublin)
  • Master Carpenter Gus Dewar
  • Deputy Master Carpenter Tony Cording
  • Set Carpenter Peter Nelson
  • Technician Shannon Light
  • Costume Supervisor Doreen McKenna
  • Costume Assistant Amanda Donovan
  • Wigs & Make-Up Val Sherlock
  • Scenic Painters Sandra Butler, Jason Mc Caffrey
  • Special Props Pete Casby, Matt Guinnane
  • Crew – Ireland Frank Cummins, Fergal Mc Mahon, Thomas Rohan, Rob Silke
  • Publicist Kate Bowe PR
  • Graphic Design Bite! Associates
  • Production Photography Robert Day
  • Publicity Image Doug Hamilton

Dates & Tickets

Roscommon Roscommon Arts Centre 27 - 29 January 2011

Boston, MA, USA Paramount Theatre, Emerson College 2 - 6 February 2011

Washington DC, USA Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 8 - 12 February 2011

Dublin The Gaiety Theatre 21 February - 5 March 2011

Ann Arbor, MI, USA UMS, Power Center for the Performing Arts, University of Michigan 10 - 13 March 2011

Chicago, IL, USA Courtyard Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater 16 - 27 March 2011

Los Angeles, CA, USA Kirk Douglas Theatre, Center Theater Group 5 April - 1 May 2011

Berkeley, CA, USA Zellerbach Playhouse, Cal Performances, University of California 4 - 14 May 2011

Philadelphia, PA, USA Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, University of Pennsylvania 19 - 22 May 2011

Charleston, SC, USA Spoleto Festival, Dock Street Theater 26 May - 12 June 2011

New Haven, CT, USA International Festival of Arts & Ideas 15 - 19 June 2011

Galway Town Hall Theatre 22 - 24 June 2011

Aran Islands Inis Meáin 26 June 2011