The Midnight Court 1992

The Midnight Court

By Brian Merriman
Directed by Maelíosa Stafford

A play to celebrate the rights of women. Rights to wholesome marriage and wholesome sex. An adaptation of Cuirt an Mheain Oiche.

Translated by David Marcus

“
without doubt, on its way to major success
”
Galway Advertiser, 23 July 1992

Credits

Cast

  • Merriman the Poet Séan Tyrrell
  • Sal of the Century Kathie Prince
  • Weedy P.D. T.D Séan Keane
  • Sister Shiela Carmel Dempsey
  • Ann of a Thousand Ways Sharon Murphy
  • Fr. O’Flynn, OFM Liam Lewis
  • Supermac Man Johnny Mullins
  • Queen Aeval of Munster/ Rose of Ulster Rosie Stewart
  • Bailiff/ Úna the Prosecutor Mary McPartlan
  • Contrary Mary Bernie O’Mahony

Creative Team

  • Directed By Maelíosa Stafford
  • Design Monica Frawley
  • Lighting Design Stephen McManus
  • Music Séan Tyrrell
  • Costume Design Monica Frawley

Production Team

  • Production Manager Tony Killeen
  • Stage Managers Bernie Walsh, Moya McHugh, Angela Duffy, Terence White
  • Technician/ Operator Eamonn Fox, Shannon Light
  • Set Construction Alan Clarke, Frank Gleeson
  • Wardrobe Monica Ennis, Martha Comer
  • Music Consultant PJ Curtis
  • Scenic Artist Geraldine O’Malley
  • Poster and Programme Design Caomhán Ó Scola
  • Box Office Ann O’Dea
  • Front of House Yvonne Barrett, Linda Barrett, Elizabeth Burke, Angela O’Dea, Orfhliath Stafford, Denise Stafford
  • Artistic Director Maelíosa Stafford
  • General Manager Jane Daly
  • Administrator Anne Butler
  • Script Editor Martin Drury

Dates & Tickets

Galway Druid Theatre, Chapel Lane 18 July - 8 August 1992